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Ciaran Southwest Boxing Media ๐ฅ
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On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott give their review and opinions on the fights that took place on the weekends 5๏ธโฃ v 5๏ธโฃ Matchroom vs Queensberry card ๐ค Also they discuss potential fights that may arise in the after match including Willy Hutchinson vs Joshua Buatsi, Hamzah Sheeraz vs Chris Eubank Jr ๐ฌ๐ง and what about a Zhang vs Agit Kabayel folks ๐ ๐ plus the lads discuss the expectant announcement of AJ vs Dubois at Wembley stadium ๐๏ธ in October ๐ฟ plus Scott is a betting manโฆ just not a winning betting man ๐ฐโ๐ซ
PART 2 of this weekends episode thanks to our very own Scottโs temperamental phone and his inquisitive relatives ๐ SEE EPISODE 1๏ธโฃ FOR FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION
On PART 1๏ธโฃ ( YES SCOTT done it again!!!!! ๐ซ ) of this weeks bonus episode Ciaran and Scott discuss this weekends rematch from the first controversial outing two years ago between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall ๐ฅ as the hate truly runs deep ๐คฌ ๐ฟ The lads discuss the controversy around the first fight and how blatant it was ๐ณ Can Catterall better such an exceptional performance or will we see the return of the โTartan Tornadoโ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ช๏ธ Where does this animosity and rivalry rank amongst other domestic feuds ๐คฌ over the years including Groves vs Degale, Froch vs Groves, Haye vs Chisora ๐ How much of an effect either positive or negative psychology will Catterall see the fact he wasnโt crowned Undisputed world champion ๐คด in the first fight? ๐ค both lads give their predictions ๐ญ plus the lads discuss recent boxing news including Joyce vs Chisora and Fisher vs Babic announcements ๐ข and Ryan Garciaโs B sample coming back positive ๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott give a full review and share their thoughts on the weekends Undisputed Heavyweight world title fight ๐ ๐ in which Oleksandr Usyk was crowned the Undisputed King ๐คด of the division by beating Tyson Fury. The lads discuss ๐ฃ๏ธ that incredible round 9 and debate whether the referee was making the right call allowing it to continue with Fury seemingly out on his fight and why might he have done so? ๐คทโโ๏ธ How many cooks is to many cooks to spoil the broth? ๐งโ๐ณ As they discuss Team Furyโs corner and the effects of more than one clear voice ๐ฃ๏ธ Did the right man win and scorecards evaluated ๐ Post fight comments including some very controversial and disappointing ones ๐ How great is this Ukrainian great ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ Potential rematch in October? ๐๏ธ does it definitely happen? ๐ค and what could get in the way? AJ vs Fury or Usyk vs Fury 2? Which is better? Why is the atmosphere still the only thing missing from the Riyadh super fight nights? ๐ซ Undercard comments and review โฌ๏ธ Podcast bingoโฆ eyes down for a full house ๐๏ธ plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss the outstanding achievement last weekend of our very own Lauren Price ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ and her brilliant performance on her way to becoming Wales first ever Womenโs world champion ๐ ๐ and how proud of her we are ๐ The lads then discuss and give a full preview to this weekends mouthwatering fight as we see the first Undisputed Heavyweight world title fight since 1999 as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to do battle to crown the divisions king ๐คด John Fury crossing the line, his antics and opinions on what we have seen recently are discussed ๐ฃ๏ธ Can either of the two men be classed as an โAll Time Greatโ just yet? Or does the weekends fight define that beyond all doubt? ๐ค ๐ Does the toughest fights and the biggest occasions of all bring out the very best Tyson Fury? ๐คท The lads discuss the weight and shape of Fury and whether itโs the best shape heโs ever been in? ๐ช The mental resilience and untouchable mindset of the genius that is Usyk ๐ง Cuts and injuries ๐ฉธ Body weaknesses ๐ฎโ๐จ do they play their part? Both lads give their prediction and thoughts on the fights outcome ๐ญ plus a mention of a cracking undercard โฌ๏ธ ๐ as we gear up for this historic fight and event this weekend! ๐คฉ
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss this weekends upcoming Cinco De Mayo ๐ฒ๐ฝ fight weekend as boxing icon ๐ Canelo รlvarez defends his Super middleweight supremacy ๐ against fellow Mexican and undefeated star Jaime Munguia for all the marbles ๐คด The lads talk about the experience of Canelo and his incredible resume ๐ of elite level fights and opponents and how that gives him the edge ๐ช At 33, how much does this great have left and is he slowing down and is now the time to get him? ๐ค Munguias notable recent improvements in performances with control and measure and does that have anything to do with his link up with legendary trainer Freddie Roach? ๐จโ๐ซ Munguias volume and output vs Canelos counter punching genius... which will prevail? Why do people not give Canelo the respect he deserves ๐คฆโโ๏ธ Benavidez, Charlo, Berlanga... what next for the winner? De La Hoya rivalry and beef ๐ฅฉ plus much more!
On this episode Ciaran and Scott discuss the weekends action and review Ryan Garcia beating Devin Haney by Majority Decision and sending a statement out to the world ๐ King Ry by name... but is he the new king of boxing? ๐ The lads discuss the build up... Did he play a blinder and fool the world? ๐ค Talk about Garcia letting himself down at the weigh in with his antics and lack of professionalism โ The big fight moments including the three knock downs from that mesmerizing left hook ๐ฅ A poor refereeing performance ๐ plus the post fight press conference and talking points ๐ค Whatโs next for both men? 147 lbs or 154 lbs for Garcia? โ๏ธ๐ช which ever he picks... His opportunities are now endless. Haney wanting a rematch? Or going down another route? ๐ No need to panic for Devin Haney, we are still talking about a great fighter โญ๏ธ ๐ Is there a future collab for Ryan Garcia and our very own Scottโs band โThe Nowโ ๐ณ Billam Smith vs Riakporhe announced ๐ plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss and preview ๐ฃ this weekends huge Heavyweight British Title fight ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke ๐ฅ The lads talk about the word โExperienceโ and how both men come with their own versions of it and how it will help both men respectively in the fight ๐ญ The rise of Wardley from the White Collar Boxer to the destructive British Heavyweight champion that he is today ๐ฅ they look at who both men have fought so far in their professional careers ๐ Whats next for both men with a win? ๐ค Does it ever come much better than a British title fight for guaranteed action? ๐ฟ Sky and Shalom playing a blinder with Easter Sunday ๐บ ๐ undercard fights including the always talked about enigma that is Ben Whittaker ๐ 50-50s ๐ค plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss and share strong opinions on the circus that rolls into another town as we prepare to see Iron Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คฆโโ๏ธ The lads discuss how is it possible to see a once feared icon and legend ๐ in the boxing ring who was known as โThe baddest man on the planetโ taking on a Disney star in boxing gloves ๐บ ๐คฆโโ๏ธ they share their worries and concerns and talk about all that is morally wrong with this bout ๐ค ๐ Why fight a nearing 60 year old former legend of the sport if you legitimately want to progress and be successful in boxing? Why not fight the active talent of today? ๐ Does Tyson save boxing with a win? What ever next? ๐ ๐คฆโโ๏ธ padwork bursts and clips donโt always tell the full story! ๐ plus so much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss all of last weekends talking points and review Knockout Chaos ๐ฅ AJ vs Ngannou review, Is AJ back? ๐ค Davison and AJ a match made in heaven and how about Parker and Andy Lee? ๐คทโโ๏ธ Undisputed winner awaits ๐ Potential HW fights including AJ vs Parker 2, Parker vs Joyce 2 plus more. Undercard talk ๐ฃ Lauren Price vs Jessica Mccaskill announcement ๐ Cardiff awaits but does a new world champion ๐ธ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ plus much more!
On part 2 of this weeks podcast Ciaran and Scott give their opinions on one of boxingโs recent hot topics ๐ฃ Should boxing use VAR? Yes? โ or No? โ the lads share what they think and give their reasons why! ๐ค
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss and give their thoughts on the announcement of the hugely anticipated rematch, the one we have all been itching for between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall ๐ฅ๐ฟ the lads discuss the weight of 140 lbs and how it could change the fight ๐คทโโ๏ธ the animosity and hatred between both men and how the build up could play out ๐คฌ why has the fight taken 2 years to happen? ๐ค The venue of Leeds and what it will bring ๐ press conference taunts, verbals and flare ups ๐งจ plus much more! THIS WEEKS PODCAST IS DONE IN 2 PARTS THANKS TO OUR ICT GENIUS SCOTTY WILL ๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฃ
On the first episode of 2024 the lads make a long awaited return with a bang ๐ฅ as they discuss ๐ฃ Heartbreak in Canada ๐จ๐ฆ for the brave Callum Smith as he comes up short against the Brutal monster that is Artur Beterbiev ๐ฟ๐ฅ Whats next for Smith? ๐ค does the show roll on as the lads talk potential big fights still ahead including a domestic dust up with Anthony Yarde ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ง or is the time right to walk away? ๐ถโโ๏ธ Beterbiev vs Bivol! The super fight the world needs to see ๐ ๐คฉ AJ vs Ngannou announcement ๐ thoughts on the many versions of Anthony Joshua and which one turns up and gets the job done in this one ๐ช Undercard talk including another life changing moment and night for our good friend Gavin Gwynne ๐ โAll thanks to his excellencyโ on repeat ๐ plus much more! ๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ Low or No? Legal or Illegal? That is the question ๐ค โ๏ธโ the lads discuss the huge controversy and talking points from last weekends fight with Usyk and Dubois and the shot that changed everything either way ๐ฅ Also on this weeks podcast the lads preview the weekends huge blockbuster rematch from Manchester between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr ๐คฌ including what if anything could Eubank have possibly changed? ๐คทโโ๏ธ a new training team around him ๐จโ๐ซ but havenโt we been here before? The classy but underrated boxing ability, skills and talent of Liam โBeefyโ Smith. Is Eubank now a fighter at this point in his career who is chasing the ๐ฐ fights instead of title glory ๐ What next for both men? ๐ plus both lads give their prediction on the outcome of the fight ๐ญ Repeat ๐ or Revenge ๐ plus much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ The WWE entertainment style fiasco that was the latest misfits press conference involving Tommy Fury, John Fury, KSI and co ๐ช The lads give their preview ๐ญ on this weekends World Heavyweight title fight ๐ ๐ between Usyk and Daniel Dubois in Poland ๐ต๐ฑ and give their predictions! The size of the task ahead for DDD and what tools he will need to utilize to pull it off ๐งฐ Where it would rank in the all time HW upsets ๐ฏ comparisons to Usyk vs AJ ๐ค plus much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott return at the start of their Summer Holidays โ๏ธ to discuss: AJ ๐ Whyte cancellation โ due to a Whyte failed drugs test. Will The show survive? ๐คทโโ๏ธ Potential late replacements for AJ and the difficult task ahead in finding one and keeping all parties happy ๐ณ How does it affect PPV and its numbers ๐ฐ ๐ The heavyweight landscape as it stands.. including Usyk ๐ Dubois and Fury ๐ Ngannou, โItโs not about moneyโ says Mr Fury but letโs be honest itโs all about money ๐๐ฐ plus much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss the most talked about event of the past week the British heavyweight ๐ช title fight ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ that was โ then quickly wasnโt โ between Frazer Clarke and Fabio Wardley. All the fallout and fiasco that has come with it including promotional politics ๐งณ ๐ big money lost ๐ฐ Why does Clarke need a 10 round warm up and the level of opponent ๐คทโโ๏ธ plus what next for both men now with a pin firmly stuck in this one ๐ Also on this episode the lads discuss the weekends officiating with experienced heads Tony Weeks and Jack Reiss under scrutiny ๐ง after some truly incompetent officiating in the respective fights under their control this weekend! ๐ Should there be more observations, assessments and scrutiny from the refereeing powers that be to avoid such performances? ๐ค plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott review this weekends homecoming blockbuster ๐ก for Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez ๐ฒ๐ฝ โญ๏ธ as he fought the brave, strong and game John Ryder ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ช The lads discuss the fights talking points ๐ฃ Epic ring walks that will live in the memory ๐ ๐ฅ Gorilla by name and Gorilla by nature ๐ฆ Mr Ryder with his no quit determination and heart! Is the Great Canelo starting to show signs of a decline? ๐ค ๐ณ Who and what could be next for both men? Including 175 or 168 for a Bivol rematch? โ๏ธ Ryder vs GGG ๐ฅ plus more! ๐
On this first of two episodes this week Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ If we had to pick an actor to play the role of our lives in a film who would it be and why? ๐คทโโ๏ธ (By the way this will never happen... we donโt have the budget) ๐ฌ๐ The weekends main talking points including a review of Mauricio Lara ๐ Leigh Wood in which โBroncoโ was crowned the new WBA featherweight world champion ๐๐ The lads give their opinion on the much talked about decision from Ben Davison to throw the towel in at the end of the 7th round ๐ To early is always better than to late โ โThis isnโt a video game ๐ฎ or a film ๐ this is real life and the stakes are higher than anythingโ Whats next for both Wood and Lara โ ๐ค including rematches, trilogies and more dances ๐บ in Nottingham ๐๐ฅ
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott review recent fight announcements ๐ including AJ ๐ Jermaine Franklin, Rakhimov ๐ Joe Cordina, Katie Taylor ๐ Amanda Serrano 2๏ธโฃ Joe Joyce ๐ Zhang. The lads give their thoughts on each of these fights and delve in to some of the key talking points ๐ฃ around them ๐
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ๐ฅ- On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott make their return to the podcast scene ๐ ๐ง with a ๐ podcast name! The new format is explained of how the 12 round boxing podcast will work, Beterbiev ๐ฅ ๐ Yarde ๐ฆ review in what was an absolute cracker! ๐ The brilliance of Beterbiev, who is certainly more than just a puncher is broken down ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Yardeโs bravery, heart and career best performance getting all the plaudits and rightly so! Excellent corner work from Tunde and team Yarde ๐ whats next for both men? ๐ค Callum Smith, Joe Smith Jr, Joshua Buatsi and of course the Undisputed fight that we all want to see ๐คด between Beterbiev and Bivol is discussed ๐ฃ Oh, itโs good to be back ๐๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott review the weekends trilogy fight between Canelo and GGG that writes the final chapter ๐ ๐ of a rivalry between two modern day boxing greats ๐คฉ Whats next for both men? ๐ค Including is GGG still very much a force and โthe manโ back down at 160 lbs โ๏ธ even at the age of 40. The lads discuss possible fights with Munguia, Eubank Jr or fellow Kazakhstan fighter Janibek for Golovkin ๐ A preview of this weekends shows including the huge heavyweight clash between WBO number 1๏ธโฃ Joe Joyce and WBO number 2๏ธโฃ Joseph Parker, Parker 2.0 under Andy Lee and how the relationship seems to be working so far ๐ค Would Joyce Parker have out done Wood and Lara in terms of viewing numbers ๐ ๐คทโโ๏ธ Maxi Hughes vs Kid Galahad, Terri Harper vs Hannah Rankin and of course a little slice of the Eubank vs Benn cake ๐ฐ as Eubank himself seems to be very much enjoying! ( see what we did there) ๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ The ongoing verbal warfare between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua ahead of a potential fight ๐ฅ 60/40 split offered๐ฐ does AJ have a big decision to make on whether to rebuild with other fights or take the biggest fight in British boxing history ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ What this fight would do to the Tyson Fury resume and how it would then rank against AJโs ๐ AJ training team stick or twist again? ๐คทโโ๏ธ Where does Wilder come into the picture now ๐ค Plus the lads give their preview and predictions for this weekends historic all womenโs boxing card topped by the huge fight between rivals Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields to crown the undisputed middleweight queen ๐ธ The second to none knowledge and experience of the gentleman that is Mr Peter Fury ๐จโ๐ซ and how it can give Marshall an edge, their first encounter and where this fight ranks amongst the biggest matches in all of boxing today ๐คฉ
โ๏ธ Warning โ๏ธ there may be some football chat during your opening 5 minutes as there was a big game on this Monday ๐๐คฃ On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ The boxing wizard ๐งโโ๏ธ that is Olexsandr Usyk ๐บ๐ฆ and after another scintillating performance and display is he destined for the undisputed heavyweight crown ๐คด the lads give their post fight reaction including... how they scored it ๐ corner work in between rounds ๐ช questionable and somewhat incompetent judging ๐คจ AJโs emotionally charged post fight reaction and speech ๐ค who should have intervened and and what impression it gave, was he bang out of order or is he only human after all running on raw emotions from a big fight ๐คทโโ๏ธ the lads name 4 potential fights and opponents next for AJ ๐ง discuss the Undisputed fight for Usyk, plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss ๐ฃ - AJโs DAZN deal โ๏ธ ๐ค discuss the rematch with Usyk and how it will be DAZNโs first UK ๐ฌ๐ง PPV event ๐ฐ ๐บ What Joshuaโs future may hold beyond the rematch win or lose? ๐ค Julius Francis still throwing bombs ๐ฅ and talk about picking the wrong security guard ๐ฌ Dubois wins ๐ช and is now in pole position for his world title shot ๐ ๐ฏ but itโs the whole event thatโs got everyone talking ๐ฃ the lads give their thoughts on the โShamblesโ and โBizarreโ goings on that was last weekends Don King fight night ๐คฆโโ๏ธ Whats next for DDD? ๐งจ The fellow Welshie ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ that is the super talented Lauren Price makes her debut, and strap yourselves in because this journey will be special ๐ Riakporphe superb! Is it now time for his world title shot ๐๐ฏ Artur Beterbiev ๐ Joe Smith Jr in a three belt unification ๐๐๐ preview, plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott return after a week off to discuss and preview this weekendโs all London affair ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ between Joshua Buatsi and Craig Richards as the pair meet in a 50-50 cracker ๐ฅ with world title ๐ shots ๐ฏ and opportunities sure to open up for the winner. The lads assess ๐ the 175 lbs division both domestically ๐ฌ๐ง and globally ๐บ and talk up the potential mouthwatering fights that in a perfect world we could be blessed with ๐คค The two Callums (Johnson and Smith) and their places in the division, who is the king of the light heavyweight scene๐คดplus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott discuss the latest edition to Madison Square Gardens greatest fights roll of honor ๐ The greatest womenโs fight of all time being that and a whole lot more! Discuss a potential rematch ๐ค Katie Taylorโs phenomenal legacy as a sports person and where she ranks amongst other great sports women ๐ ๐ฉ Preview of Canelo vs Bivol on another Cinco De Mayo fight week ๐ฒ๐ฝ assess Caneloโs quest ๐ to go undisputed at 175 lbs โ๏ธ including potential fights with Beterbiev, Smith Jr etc with a win this weekend. Is Bivol the man to stop him in his tracks? ๐ค And when itโs all said and done for the Mexican superstar and he hangs up the gloves just where will he rank amongst the all time greats ๐คด
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Scott take a look back and review this past weekends blockbuster event ๐คฉ at Wembley stadium ๐ as โThe Gypsy Kingโ ๐คด put on a flawless display! Discuss Whyteโs post fight grievances and his calls for a rematch ๐คทโโ๏ธ Whatโs next for him including a potential barnstormer ๐ฅ with Wilder. The lads discuss Frank Warrens comments that Fury is a bigger star ๐๐ than AJ and give their opinions ๐ญ on it, Parker vs Joyce announcement and who should be on the undercard โฌ๏ธ A preview of this weekends super fights including Taylor vs Serrano, Smith vs Vargas and Stevenson vs Valdez ๐ ๐ฅ plus more!
On this episode Ciaran is joined by fellow Southwest Boxing Media co owner and friend Scott to discuss ๐ฃ The statement ๐ released by MTK Global announcing its decision to cease business ๐ฏ The dramatic effect this will have on those within the company including the promoters, fighters, trainers etc. Thoughts ๐ญ on why this announcement has come and the void this will leave within the sport ๐ฅ What MTK has delivered since it began business ๐งณ in 2012. Fury vs Whyte preview and prediction ๐ค Will โThe Gypsy Kingโ walk away from the sport after Saturday night? ๐ถโโ๏ธ A look at the undercard โฌ๏ธ criticism of it and are the fights on it pay per view worthy for the paying public ๐ด ๐บ John Fury vs Dean Whyte ๐คฌ plus much more!
On our returning episode to kick off season 2 Ciaran is joined by our good friend DAZN presenter ๐ค model and personal trainer ๐ช Miss Ali Drew ๐ซ Ciaran discusses with Ali her involvement in the AJ vs Usyk fight week build up, we get Aliโs thoughts on the fight itself and what the result means for the heavyweight landscape ๐บ ๐ช Whatโs next for Usyk? ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ P4P rankings, Joshuaโs tactical fight night failure โ plus we talk all things DAZN including working on her straight right hand to beat Tony Bellewโs punch machine record ๐ฅ Fight camp memories and highlights ๐ธ and touch upon Aliโs new upcoming exciting venture with โProbellumโ ๐ฅ
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ The official announcement ๐ of Joshua vs Usyk for the 25th of September ๐ The lads get their teeth ๐ฆท stuck into that fight and give an early preview of it. Joe Joyce vs Carlos Takam preview and the WBO mandatory position 1๏ธโฃ that awaits Joyce with a win ๐ฅ The fast moving journey to glory ๐ for Joyce after turning pro so late and how that decision is a benefit to him. Rate โThe Juggernautsโ chances against AJ and Usyk, plus much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ The social media ๐ฑ verbals ๐คฌ and needle between Dillian Whyte and Charles Martin and whether a fight could come to fruition. The videos ๐ฅ continue to come from Malik Scott of Deontay Wilder training but is the โBronze Bomberโ ๐ฅ still a one trick pony? ๐ค Dereck Chisora and David Haye split amicably, how many more rides on the wagon has Del Boy got now at 37? Parker rematch? And a review of this weekends Frank Warren show live on BT sport ๐บ headlined by Lyndon Arthur vs David Faraci for the WBO intercontinental light heavyweight title ๐ plus we talk Arthur being on the brink of a world title shot ๐ ๐ฏ the brilliant Pat Barrett, A Yarde rematch ๐ฆ and much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ โThe Monsterโ ๐ that is Naoya Inoue and yet another destructive ๐ฅ display and performance from the Unified Bantamweight World Champion. The brilliant, majestic Lomachenko is back! ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ฅ will his long term plans remain at Lightweight or at Super Featherweight? โ๏ธ ๐ค Gervonta Davis fights at 140 lbs ๐ช against Mario Barrios. With a win.. who and what could be next for this big punching talent ๐ฅโญ๏ธ? Tanks focus ๐ง and discipline, Mayweathers role and guidance ๐งณ ๐ฐ And finally the lads look at Jay Harrisโs ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ huge opportunity this Friday as he fights in a final eliminator ๐ for the IBF Flyweight World Title ๐๐ against Ricardo Sandoval with a potential mouthwatering fight ๐ฅต particularly in the UK ๐ฌ๐ง against Sunny Edwards on the horizon ๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ Lewis Ritsonโs IBF final eliminator this weekend back in front of his passionate Geordie faithful ๐ฃ ๐ถ How Lewis is undoubtedly one of those fighters that thrives on atmosphere and how this will play its part, Discuss the opportunity that awaits with a win and his comments on Josh Taylor ๐ Tommy tells us the most atmospheric arena or City that he can remember fighting in himself ๐ฅ โChip Alleyโ โWhat is chip alleyโ? he asks ๐ค And Tommy answers questions sent in by listeners and put to him by Ciaran including... The best fight he has ever seen? Is Floyd Mayweather damaging his legacy and greatness by being involved in these exhibition events with YouTubers? And both lads have their pick of the most exciting prospect coming through in the UK ๐ฌ๐ง right now.
On this weeks episode which is dropping slightly later in the week than usual Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ Matchroomโs new boxing home ๐ in the UK and Ireland ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ช on DAZN after a 5 year deal was signed โ๏ธ What this deal means for Sky? ๐บ Does this open the door ๐ช for another promotional company ๐งณ๐ to link up with Sky? Daniel Dubois returns to the ring for his first fight ๐ฅ since suffering that eye injury ๐ ๐ฉน in November, A win in this final eliminator giving him a shot ๐ฏ at a WBA title ๐ later this year, his link up with new trainer ๐จโ๐ซ Shane Mcguigan plus much more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ Josh Taylor and his monumental, historic achievement ๐ of becoming Undisputed king ๐คด The shocking ๐ฎ lack of prime time TV ๐บ and media attention and coverage for such an historic achievement. Whatโs next? Remaining at 140 or up โฌ๏ธ to 147 lbs? โ๏ธ Pacquiao ๐ Spence Jr announcement ๐ Devin Haney ๐บ๐ธ ๐ Jorge Linares ๐ป๐ช preview and the lads rank in order their top 5 fighters from arguably boxing most stacked and exciting division currently- The Lightweight division โญ๏ธ ๐ฅ
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ Deontay Wilder not believing the phrase that โthree is a crowdโ and looking to spoil the AJ vs Tyson Fury party ๐ ๐ Does he really want the trilogy fight? ๐ค or is he after the pay off? ๐ฐ What that would mean for the biggest fight in boxing today to crown the Undisputed heavyweight king ๐คด A preview of the Undisputed fight that is happening this weekend between Josh Taylor ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ and Jose Ramirez ๐บ๐ธ Taylor putting himself into the history books with a win ๐ ๐ a potential future bout in the states ๐บ๐ธ with Teo Lopez? ๐คฉ And on this weeks โLangford lets looseโ segment Tommy goes in on VAR in football โฝ๏ธ and how he believes itโs spoiling the game! ๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy review the weekends huge fight between Canelo and Billy Joe Saunders including- A look at whatโs next for the P4P number 1 ๐ Canelo and can anyone really beat him? ๐ค Does the most likely tougher challenge for him come at 175 lbs ๐ช against maybe a Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev ๐ท๐บ? What next for Billy Joe Saunders after an expected long absence with his eye socket injuries- Will he return? And what fights could tempt him? Or could he even decide to retire? A discussion on the social media ๐ฑ โquittingโ comments ๐ฃ Mark Tibbs deserving credit for his cornerwork ๐ and more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ this weekends mouthwatering Super Middleweight Unification fight ๐คด between P4P number one Canelo Alvarez ๐ฒ๐ฝ and Two weight World Champion ๐ ๐ Billy Joe Saunders. Including the fight week drama ๐ฏ surrounding the size of the ring, corridor verbals ๐คฌ Canelo standing alone at the first media face off ๐ธ ๐ฅ will there be any scorecard drama? ๐ ๐ญ A look at the outstanding skill set ๐ of both men and where would a Billy Joe Saunders win rank amongst the greatest over seas ๐ wins and performances for a British fighter ๐ฌ๐ง ๐
PART 2... SEE EPISODE 8 FOR PART 1 On this weeks episode Ciaran speaks to Kenny from the PBA Affiliation to discuss their quest to be that governing body within boxing to support fighters with any mental or financial worries and difficulties they may face or feel throughout their career and when they finally hang up the gloves ๐ฅ Kenny tells us how the PBA started, its goals and objectives ๐ those that are on board and backing their vision ๐ how you can get involved and help support their idea ๐ก, Ryan Garcia and Austin Williams deserving plaudits for speaking out and stepping back from the sport recently to focus on their own well being and more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ The brilliant 50/50 fight this weekend between Denzel Bentley and Felix Cash for the British and Commonwealth Title ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ Callum Johnson is back! And back with Frank Warren after 2 years of inactivity and frustration ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ What next for Callum... ๐ค Joe Smith Jr and a world title shot? Yarde and Arthur? Is he the main man out of the British light heavyweights in a division which is stacked both in the UK ๐ฌ๐ง and on the world stage ๐ Our new weekly โTommy Langford letโs looseโ segment debuts! ๐ And yes of course it does feature the YouTubing talk once again ๐ฎ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ plus more!
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy preview this weekends exciting WBO Middleweight World Title ๐๐ fight between Demetrius Andrade and Liam Williams including a look at what could be next for the winner ๐ค Discuss how infuriating they think the Paul brothers are ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Share thoughts on how they are disrespecting the sport of boxing ๐ฅ and Tommy rants in true Tommy ranting fashion ๐คฌ about Youtubers ๐ฎ and how they have become a more frequent part of the sport we love.
On this weeks episode as Ciaran and Tommy return from a few weeks break they discuss โThe Jackalโ Carl Frampton announcing ๐ his retirement, the legacy he has left in and out of the ring ๐ and pick their favourite Frampton fight ๐ฅ Also the lads preview this weekends Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas fight ๐บ as well as a look ๐ at the undercard including the much talked about fight that has certainly grabbed the attention of fans in the build up between Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges ๐
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃsuch a pressing talking point and issue in boxing. The lads discuss when that difficult decision comes for any fighter to hang up the gloves ๐ฅ is enough support provided for any potential mental, physical or financial challenges that can come with it? Tommy tells us what made his decision to retire for him and from where within the boxing world can movement come from to start a support group or body for fighters during their careers to be that accessible point and voice.
In episode 7 of SWBM Speaks ๐ฃ Ciaran and Tommy discuss Canelos dominant and destructive ๐ฅ performance and win as expected against the man who swam in his deepest waters ๐ฌ Avni Yildirim. Canelo vs Saunders announced ๐ officially for the 8th of May ๐ the monumental task facing Billy Joe of beating the Mexican superstar ๐ฒ๐ฝ โญ๏ธ Claressa Shields chasing history this weekend looking to become undisputed ๐ in a second weight division, her rivalry ๐ with Savannah Marshall and a potential rematch from their amateur days in 2021. AJ vs Fury whereโs the announcement? ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ and more.
(THIS EPISODE CONTAINS NAME PRONUNCIATION ISSUES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY) ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ In this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ David Avanesyan retaining his European Title ๐ช๐บ ๐ against Josh Kelly. Is Kelly struggling at the weight? โ๏ธ Lessons learned for Kelly and how it can be used in the future ๐ญ. P4P Mexican superstar ๐ฒ๐ฝ Canelo รlvarez โญ๏ธ is back! Saunders next? How great will Canelo be when itโs all said and done?๐คด Parker vs Fa, Wilders book ๐ of excuses and the Frank Warren show.
On the second episode this week Ciaran and Tommy preview another action packed ๐ฅ weekend of boxing ๐ฅ including the MTK Show live and free on IFLTV Friday evening. David Avanesyan vs Josh Kelly, the wait is over! Plus a preview of the undercard. Former four weight world champion Adrien Broner returns and a look at the Mexican dust up ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ for the WBC Super Featherweight World Title ๐๐ between the champion Miguel Berchelt and undefeated Oscar Valdez.
In the first of two podcasts this week Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ boxingโs return in the UK and the excitement, drama and shocks that came with it. Mauricio Lara shocking ๐ฎthe ๐, Whatโs next for him and Josh Warrington. Scorecard madness and how it is tarnishing the sport of boxing ๐ฅ Should judges have to publicly explain their scoring and a look at who impressed on the weekends undercard.
This week Ciaran and Tommy discuss ๐ฃ the latest boxing news including Liam Williams vs Demetrius Andrade being agreed and set for April for the WBO Middleweight world title ๐๐. Denzel Bentley vs Felix Cash purse bids ๐ต won by Frank Warren. Josh Warrington and British boxingโs return this weekend and Daniel Dubois linking up with new trainer Mark Tibbs as he continues his progress ๐ช ahead of his return.
On this weeks episode Ciaran and Tommy discuss the cargo of belts that are dominating boxing and how many are too many? The WBA, โchampions in recessโ Trevor Bryan and Manuel Charr and the circus surrounding that situation and can anything realistically be done now to change sanctioning bodies having so many titles and belts within boxing.
Ciaran and Tommy Langford discuss the recently talked about Manny Pacquiao vs Ryan Garcia fight, will it be an exhibition and thoughts on that spectacle. Josh Warrington recently vacating his IBF world title and the situation with that. Kid Galahad vs Jazza Dickens for the vacant belt. Chris Eubank Jr, his recent signing with the Sauderland brothers and his plans ahead including potential fights with GGG or a domestic dust up with Liam Williams.
We caught up with renowned boxing trainer Tony Borg and discussed lockdown, his fighters, their training and futures ahead, the hunt for Lee Selby to become a 2 weight world champion, background into Tonyโs career both boxing and training and more ๐๐ฅ
Here is our interview with former super featherweight boxer now turned trainer, promoter and manager Carl Greaves. We discuss his career, being a trainer, promoter and manager, his fighters and all things boxing ๐ฅ
Before our weekly podcasts officially start from next week, here is a little intro on how we started our media venture, who set the ball rolling and how Southwest Boxing Media began ๐ฅ