The Main Event Boxing Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Boxing broadcaster Ben Damon is joined by major domestic and international boxing names. The Main Event Boxing Podcast covers world boxing from all angles and keep fans up to date ahead of blockbuster bouts.
Former world champ Liam Paro talks to Ben Damon about his upcoming North Queensland headline act and his future plans.
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Harry Garside will return to professional boxing after his Paris Olympic agony, on a card headlined by Sam Goodman who has recovered from the cut that saw his ‘undisputed’ fight with Naoya Inoue cancelled. Garside and Goodman talk to Ben Damon ahead of their May 14 double-header.
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Host Ben Damon talks to Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer about their vitally important clash, and chats with Brandon Grach and Liam Talivaa ahead of their unmissable rematch.
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Ben Damon is joined by two leading boxing writers while ring announcer Dan Hennessy discusses his dramatic year.
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Koen Mazoudier chats to Ben Damon about his struggles with addiction and mental health and his upcoming bloody battle with Nikita Tszyu.
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Australia’s biggest ever Olympic boxing team has arrived in Paris. Team coaches Marcos Amado and Shara Romer join Ben Damon to preview the competition for all 12 athletes.
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Sam Goodman's conversation with Ben Damon is hijacked by UFC star Alexander Volkanovski. The warriors from Wollongong discuss the region they share, Sam's upcoming fight and a potential shot at undisputed star Naoya Inoue.
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In a two guest episode Tim Tszyu gives Ben Damon his first detailed chat since withdrawing from the Vergil Ortiz Jr fight and the colourful Andrei Mikhailovich discusses his upcoming world title shot with Janibek Alimkhanuly.
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As he prepares to regain his world title in a rematch with Mairis Briedis, Jai Opetaia speaks candidly with Ben Damon and discusses that sparring session with Tyson Fury.
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Ahead of his fight with Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas, former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman is at his braggadocious best in this conversation with Ben Damon.
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On the day news of his historic fight with Keith Thurman breaks, Tim Tszyu sits down with Ben Damon.
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Ahead of Jason Moloney’s defence against Saul Sanchez on Main Event the bantamweight star talks to Ben Damon about the difficult way he won his title, his plan against Sanchez and what he wants next.
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Ben Damon is joined by two of the sport’s most experienced writers to discuss the weird and wonderful from a monumental year in Aussie boxing and look ahead to 2024.
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Moments after notifying the IBF he is vacating their world title Jai Opetaia talks to Ben Damon, before Joseph Parker jumps on to discuss his massive bout with the big punching Deontay Wilder.
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Ahead of his US debut Jackson Murray discussed his American experiences with Ben Damon.
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Ahead of the fight of his life 21 year old Dylan ’The Beaudesert Storm’ Biggs sits down with Ben Damon in his hometown and discusses his Australian Super Welterweight Title defence against Nikita Tszyu.
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After three consecutive brutal knockout wins Brian Mendoza is set to face Tim Tszyu for the WBO's super welterweight belt. Ben Damon sat down with the humble American banger in Las Vegas.
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Features interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Jermell Charlo, Shawn Porter, Derrick James, Brian Custer, Bernardo Osuna, Dan Rafael, Brian Campbell, Erickson Lubin and Jimmy Lennon Jr, all in Vegas with Ben Damon.
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In a wide-ranging conversation with Ben Damon, undefeated star on the rise Paulo Aokuso discusses his life and boxing idols, his plans to chase world champion Artur Beterbiev and his upcoming fight.
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Cancer survivor Billy Dib is joined by his undefeated brother Youssef for an emotive chat with Ben Damon, ahead of the younger Dib’s breakout opportunity on Fox Sports.
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Fresh from his latest trip to Australia ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter chats to his commentary partner Ben Damon about the big events coming up in world boxing including Jermell Charlo v Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr v Terence Crawford.
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In a candid chat with Ben Damon, interim WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Tim Tszyu discusses his new life, the significance of his knockout win over Tony Harrison and his decision to face Mexico’s Carlo Ocampo in June.
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Newly crowned WBO Bantamweight World Champion Jason Moloney speaks to Ben Damon the morning after his life changing victory over Vincent Astrolabio in California.
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Stevie Spark is ready to fight in front of 50,000 Mexican fans when he faces Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela on the Canelo v Ryder undercard on Main Event, while world champion Cherneka Johnson will defend her belt against Ellie Scotney at Wembley on Fox Sports. Ben Damon talks to Spark and Johnson from their training camps.
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Twins Jason and Andrew Moloney will fight for world titles one week apart, in the US in May, while Dennis Hogan returns to his native Ireland for a bout on the big show headlined by superstar Katie Taylor. Ben Damon chats to the fighters.
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In a highly emotional conversation popular former IBF Featherweight World Champion Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib tells Ben Damon about the cancer diagnosis that has turned his world upside down, and what is giving him the strength to keep fighting.
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As he prepares for the biggest fight of his career Koen Mazoudier has opened up about the depression and drug taking that saw him swarmed by police and detained in a mental health facility, in the aftermath of his first pro loss. Mazoudier fights Ben Mahoney as part of the March 12 Tszyu v Harrison card on Main Event.
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A wild conversation between Tony Harrison and Ben Damon in New York, as the charismatic American prepares to travel to Australia to fight Tim Tszyu.
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Coming off his first ever stoppage loss the energized former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker is plotting a statement victory against Jack Massey before he chases a potential 'undisputed' clash with good friend Tyson Fury. The Kiwi catches up with Ben Damon from the UK in fight week.
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As Ebanie Bridges prepares to defend her IBF Bantamweight World Title against bitter rival Shannon O’Connell she chats to Ben Damon about the animosity between the pair, her standing in the sport and her lofty goals for this fight and beyond.
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In an honest chat with Ben Damon the self-styled bad guy of Aussie boxing tells the full story of his withdrawal from the 2021 bout with Tim Tszyu and discusses his next fight against Danilo Creati and a proposed clash with Gennadiy Golovkin.
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Ahead of the undisputed lightweight title fight on Main Event Ben Damon talks to promoters Bob Arum and Lou DiBella as well as Jason and Andrew Moloney who are featured on the undercard.
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After three title shots Dennis Hogan thought his boxing dream may go unfulfilled but now he will face Englishman Sam Eggington on October 8, and he tells Ben Damon that it’s a fight that means the world to him.
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Ben Damon chats to Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Eddie Hearn ahead of #CaneloGGG3 and discussed the bitter rivalry as well as Hearn’s plans to bring Canelo and Anthony Joshua to Australia.
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Unbeaten professional boxer Harry Garside returns to the show to talk to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and interesting life.
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In #UsykJoshua2 fight week Eddie Hearn talks about the heavyweight title fight, plus Tyson Fury's "retirement", Canelo V GGG, Bridges v O'Connell and Matchroom's Australian plans.
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World ranked super bantamweight Sam Goodman talks to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and exciting future, ahead of his fight with former title challenger Juan Elorde on July 20 on Fox Sports.
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Tim Tszyu discusses his ‘undisputed’ fight with Jermell Charlo and Nikita Tszyu talks about his clash with Ben Horn, while the brothers give Ben Damon rare insight into their upbringing, fighting spirit and bond.
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World ranked super featherweight Liam Wilson opens up to Ben Damon like you’ve never heard him before, about the darkness that surrounded him following his loss to Joe Noynay and the light that reappeared in the spectacular rematch. Wilson headlines on Fox Sports against knockout artist Matias Rueda on Wednesday 29 June.
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Ahead of the biggest heavyweight fight in Australia in over a hundred years, Justis Huni and Joe Goodall join Ben Damon for a fiery war of words.
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Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer is preparing for another trip to Australia for Kambosos v Haney. Buffer chats with Ben Damon about his incredible life and career, and reminisces about the day Jeff Horn beat Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane.
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Ben Damon talks to the undefeated and charismatic Andrei Mikhailovich, ahead of his bout with King Davidson on Wednesday 13 April on Fox Sports and Kayo.
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Ahead of their monster bout on Sunday 27 March on Main Event, Ben Damon chats with former title challenger Terrell Gausha and unbeaten Aussie Tim Tszyu from their training camps in the US.
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Undefeated Jake Paul chats to Ben Damon about what he thinks caused Tommy Fury to withdraw from their December 19 bout and about Tyron Woodley stepping up as his replacement. World #3 Liam Paro talks about his big fight on the undercard.
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On Saturday 4 December there is a stacked domestic boxing event live on Fox Sports. World-ranked middleweight Issac Hardman headlines his first boxing show against Adam Stowe, former heavyweight champ Lucas Browne fights Django Opelu and Jai Opetaia warms up for his imminent world title shot, against Daniel Russell. On this episode Ben Damon chats to them.
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Undefeated heavyweights and amateur world championship medallists Justis Huni and Joseph Goodall will fight on Main Event on Friday 4 February. Ben Damon talks to the fighters plus promoter Dean Lonergan and Goodall’s Kiwi trainer Kevin Barry.
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Main Event’s Tszyu v Inoue show has a stacked undercard featuring local stars Dennis Hogan, Wade Ryan and Joel Camilleri who are all former Tszyu opponents. Ben Damon interviews the trio.
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On this double-header episode Ben Damon talks to George Kambosos about the crazy drama surrounding his unified lightweight title bout with Teofimo Lopez and gets Jai Opetaia’s immediate reaction to breaking news he will fight for a cruiserweight world title.
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In a lively discussion Tyson Fury has a message for Australians struggling with their mental health during the pandemic and wants to make an offer to Anthony Joshua to be his new trainer! Plus he previews his trilogy title bout with Deontay Wilder.
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Sydney maths teacher Ebanie Bridges has developed a major international fanbase in 2021 with her unique style and the incredible toughness she showed in a world title war in the UK. On this episode she has plenty to say, as always!
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Jason Moloney has set up major bantamweight fights with his impressive win over Joshua Greer while Andrew Moloney was denied revenge against Joshua Franco. They discuss the bouts, what’s next and everything else from their Sydney hotel room.
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Australian lightweight Harry Garside captured the public's imagination while winning an historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The ballet-dancing plumber discusses the tournament, shares his unique philosophy and details the plans for his boxing future.
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In just four professional fights Justis Huni has put the heavyweight division on notice and is now set for his first Main Event headline act, against Paul Gallen on June 16. In this episode, he opens up like never before.
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With his preparation for the Michael Zerafa fight in full swing, Tim Tszyu talks about the grudge match and rates potential future international opponents.
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World ranked middleweight Michael Zerafa gives his #HornTszyu prediction, reflects on the triumph and tragedy of 2019 and discusses controversial plans to fight Anthony Mundine.
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With the rest of the sporting world on hold due to COVID-19 Aussie boxers Andrew and Jason Moloney have travelled from their homes in Kingscliff, New South Wales to Las Vegas, USA and are ready to fight!
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Daniel 'The Real Deal' Geale did the impossible twice in winning two world title fights as a visitor in Germany, to cement his place in Australian sporting history. He discusses those bouts, two clashes with Anthony Mundine, his fights on the big stage in the USA and what his future holds.
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Australian boxer Paul Briggs showed legendary toughness in two memorable world title wars against Tomasz Adamek but it was the man he was outside the ring that inspired fear in those around him. Now a changed man Briggs talks openly with Ben Damon about his highs and lows, including the controversial 'farce' when he faced Danny Green.
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In one fascinating conversation, former IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Barry Michael discusses his remarkable life inside and outside the boxing ring. Michael tells host Ben Damon about his legendary victory over Lester Ellis, discusses the night he was bitten and bashed by underworld figure Alphonse Gangitano and his gang in a Melbourne nightclub, reveals the three times he was offered money to throw fights and much more.
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Our sporting stars are also stuck in lockdown, of course, so what better time to catch up with Aussie big name Jeff Horn! Here are some highlights: How much training Jeff's done (3:00) Advice for keeping fit at home (7:00) Jeff's diet insight (13:00) The Horn-Tszyu relationship (20:00) Horn set to go back over losses while he has the time (23:00)
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These are the five rising stars in the Australian boxing ranks. Ben Damon sits down for one-on-one chats with all five of these rising stars at a recent PR shoot at Foxtel. They're all set to re-launch boxing on TV in Australia and carry through a growing wave of momentum down under. Jayde Mitchell, Liam Wilson, Brock Jarvis, Issac Hardman and Jai Opetaia all have busy fighting schedules fastly approaching in 2020. This episode is a marathon, but we hope you go the distance with us. They're all worth hearing from.
Here's the starting time code of each boxer with Ben: Mitchell (2:00) Wilson (30:00) Jarvis (44:00) Hardman (58:00) Opetaia (1:17:00)
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Aussie boxing stars Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu are set to do battle in one of the most hotly contested domestic bouts in years. Both sat down with Ben Damon at a recent shoot to discuss where negotiations are at, what would happen if/when they meet in the ring in April and whether it'll be 10 or 12 rounds, and a whole lot more. We'll keep you updated on the Main Event Boxing social media pages and of course at foxsports.com.au when more news comes to hand.
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Jeff Fenech just went to hell and back, via Thailand. The 'Marrickville mauler' details his insane near-death experience and open heart surgery in Bangkok to Boxing host Ben Damon.The Boxing legend has vowed to spend the rest of his life trying to be the best version of himself.Fenech underwent open heart surgery to replace an infected heart valve, after being rushed to hospital by ambulance during a boxing training camp.In a revealing and emotional discussion, the hall of fame boxer also explains how he lied in order to fly back and, remarkably, walk his daughter down the aisle ten days later.In a wide-ranging chat Fenech has also spoken for the first time about concerns around a deterioration in his memory and his hopes for the future of boxing.Here are some more details.-An update on Jeff's health (1:00)-What the hell happened? (5:00)-Jeff feared it was the end (15:00)-The help he got from his boxers - Jack Brubaker & Brock Jarvis (17:00)-‘Heart-breaking’ not to be contacted by Jonny Lewis (19:00)-The extend of Jeff's memory loss (20:00)-What can be done to prevent ring deaths? (25:00)-Off the death bed to walking his daughter down the aisle (32:00)-The challenges the sport of boxing now has to deal with (40:00)-Jack Brubaker’s big upcoming fight (46:00)-Fenech’s predictions for Horn vs. Zerafa II and Jeff's huge opportunity (50:00)
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Together in studio! Father Kostya is visiting Australia (he currently resides in Russia), as Tim Tszyu announces and prepares for a Main Event showdown with Jack Brukaber on December 6 in Sydney.But the bond this champion father-son duo share seems more like a brotherhood. Hear it for yourself.Both Tim and Kostya join Ben Damon in the Fox Sports podcast studio.Here's some of what they covered, plus some of the highlights:-The Tszyu school of discipline (3:00)-How Tim's wired and how Kostya's influenced that (5:00)-Where Tim would prefer Kostya living... here or Russia?? (9:00)-The bond they share (10:00)-Just to be sure, Kostya, are you retired? (12:00)-The 'horrible' time Tszyu's family's lives after Kostya's Ricky Hatton loss (13:00)-What Zab Juda said to Kostya when they ran into one another, post-KO (16:00)-The extent of the health concerns Kostya battled through after losing to Vince Phillips (17:00)-The lowdown on Tim's opponent Jack Brubaker (21:00)-Kostya reconnecting with Jeff Fenech (22:00)-Advice for Tim in his next fight (28:00)-'Horn's like a rugby player' - Tim's thoughts on the Hornett (32:00)***FREE TICKETS TO TIM'S FIGHT?Want to go in the running to win a double pass to Tim's fight against Jack Brubaker, on December 6 at the ICC, Sydney? We're giving away a double pass to one of our listeners. All you have to do is leave us a review on iTunes, prove it by taking a screenshot and send it to Ben (@ben_damon) on Twitter, producer Phil Prior (@phil_prior) or @MainEventTV and we'll draw someone at random and announce it on one of the next episodes.
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In an incredibly honest interview with Main Event presenter Ben Damon, Aussie boxing legend Jeff Fenech talks about his motivation to fix what's wrong in the sport here in Australia.Set aside an hour and engulf the entire chat. You won't be disappointed.Some highlights:-The Marrickville Mauler reveals the concussion-related issues he deals with every day and doing more to protect boxing's current and future athletes.-Fenech thinks it's time Jeff Horn moved on from trainer Glenn Rushton... in fact he's always thought that.-Anthony Mundine should not be stepping back in the ring. Ever.-Getting high (even if it's passively) with Mike Tyson-Fenech's take - the greatest boxers of all time
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Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn sits down with Ben Damon, after announcing his next fight - Michael Zerafa, August 31, Bendigo, middleweight.Horn speaks about his move up from the welterweight division, his title defence against Terence Crawford, plus much more. Here are some of the highlights:-The Aussie heavyweight fight Horn would love to see (7:00)-People hating on his win over Manny Pacquiao (9:00)-Why Michael Zerafa now? (18:00)-What Horn's chasing now (24:00)-The Crawford fight and the Crawford experience (27:00)-Thoughts on Manny Pacquiao (30:00)-Thoughts on Teddy Atlas (34:00)-Tim Tszyu's potential (39:00)
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Australian Hall of Fame boxer Kostya Tszyu doesn't do many interviews.And despite now being based back in Russia, the 'Thunder from Down Under' speaks to Main Event's Ben Damon, in the build up to Kostya's son Tim fighting current champion Joel Camilleri for the Super Welterweight title.It's Tim Tszyu's first time headlining a pay per view bout on Main Event, live from Sydney's The Star on Wednesday May 15.Tim Tszyu spoke to Ben Damon on the first official Main Event Boxing Podcast, available wherever you listen to your podcasts.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.
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The Heavyweight division is as factionalised as it gets right now.But that might be a blessing for Lucas 'Big Daddy' Browne, who fights Brit Dave Allen in London on Sunday morning (AEST), with the card getting underway from 4am in Australia, LIVE on channel 506.Browne's expecting to get "battered, bloodied and bruised" on Sunday against Allen at London's O2 Arena, despite expecting victory.And the winner is right on path for a title shot.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTSHere's what's discussed on this episode:-What went wrong for Browne against Dillian Whyte and what he's done to rectify it (2:00)-Looking back on Browne's time with Ricky Hatton (4:30)-Browne's two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing (5:30)-'I'm fit and ready' (9:00)-Browne's fights since Whyte (10:30)-'Fighting back' after the Whyte loss (15:00)-The mutual respect between Browne and Allen (17:00)-Browne's next opponent David Price (17:30)-Beyond Browne's two-fight Matchroom contract (20:00)-The light at the end of the tunnel if Browne gets through the two Davids (21:00)-Browne's preference for next title fight (22:00)-Browne's prediction for Dave Allen fight (24:30)
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For the first time, Tim Tszyu is headlining his own Pay Per View on Main Event.The Super Welterweight has a title fight against the Australian champion Joel Camilleri, Wednesday May 15 at The Star, Sydney.Tszyu is the first guest on this brand new podcast, sitting down with broadcaster Ben Damon.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.
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Boxing presenter Ben Damon is launching a brand new boxing podcast, with son-of-a-gun Tim Tszyu booked as the very first guest.Hit 'subscribe' and stay tuned.
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