The Matchroom Boxing Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Matchroom Boxing's new podcast, home to 'Matchroom Radio', 'The Punchline', 'Hearn & Bellew: Talk The Talk' plus 'The Lockdown Tapes' and 'From The Corner'.
We catchup at Matchroom HQ with Eddie Hearn to talk over various topics including the latest with the proposed Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder fight, Oleksandr Usyk's win over Daniel Dubois and that low blow, Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr's rematch, the KSI vs Tommy Fury / Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis press conference carnage, the upcoming Matchroom live on DAZN schedule and more!
The first of a new series: A whole decade on from his crowning night in Atlantic City, Darren Barker relives his IBF World Middleweight Title triumph over Daniel Geale on 17 August 2013 with untold stories, exclusive insight and a whole host of memories (good and bad!) with Matchroom's Scott Hammerton. 'Dazzling' recalls training camp, the complications he faced in the build-up, using the Sergio Martinez fight as fuel to the fire and of course the epic fight week and victory itself.
Nearly five years on from our last Birmingham show, we're finally back! Cyrus Pattinson talks his chief supporting contest against Conah Walker, JayKae bigs up his man - debutant Ibraheem 'Spider' Sulaimaan and recalls his meeting with the legendary Tom Brady just last week, Mike Costello goes over an old Manny Pacquiao tale, Darren Barker takes on our new quiz 'The 12 Round Eliminator Challenge' whilst Sam Jones picks his fantasy dinner line-up in 'Food Fight' plus much more!
David Diamante is joined by Malik Scott in London ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Robert Helenius. Scott discusses his own fight with Chisora before his man Gerald Washinghton fights Del Boy in chief support to AJ’s return. The pair go deep on Scott’s own career with fights against Deontay Wilder, Luis Ortiz and much more. There’s also plenty of chat on Scott’s training career with the Bronze Bomber and a potential fight with Anthony Joshua in 2024.
Flash Knockdown returns for a third series just before Anthony Joshua's ring return against Robert Helenius. Derek Chisora previews his fight against Gerald Washington, the Dillian Whyte fallout and reveals what his Daughter said the night of his recent defeat to Tyson Fury about retirement. Mark Tibbs launches our new 'Food Fight' segment piecing together his dream dinner party guests and talks Johnny Fisher's Southern Area Title shot. Demsey McKean takes on our new '12 Round Eliminator Challenge' ahead of his Heavyweight clash with Filip Hrgovic. It's the first edition of Mike's Memoirs as Costello recalls AJ vs Ruiz 1 Fight Week in New York back in June 2019 and a there's a bonus feature at the end with Matchroom's very own Ross Garritty who talks the new Canvas magazine!
The third series of Flash Knockdown launches later this week in Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius Fight Week. There's a new quiz, a new recurring segment with Mike Costello and also a new skit 'Food Fight' plus some old favourites. Stay tuned!
Watch our in depth exclusive with The Destroyer Conor Benn as news breaks that he's clear to fight following a year long absence. Benn opens up on some of the dark moments in that period, who helped him through and what he wants next in a boxing ring. The 21-0 star looks to get his World Title ambitions back on track later in 2023...
David Diamante is back for another edition of Matchroom Radio, this time in London with trainer Mark Tibbs. We take a trip down memory lane as Tibbs recalls his early amateur grounding, the relationship with his Dad Jimmy, London times from years gone by, THAT incident with a table between Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora, his current gym including Johnny Fisher and admits Ebanie Bridges may move elsewhere...
It's a start of six shows in six weeks as Sunny Edwards headlines in London against Andres Campos. Jamie and Scott speak with Reece Bellotti and Youssef Khoumari who featured on the card in a British Super Featherweight Title eliminator, WBC World Super Lightweight Champion Regis Prograis who previews next Saturday's headliner in New Orleans, a prospect on that very card 1-0 Criztec Bazaldua on his development and The Machine Anthony Fowler explains his decision to retire from the sport and takes on our Alias Apron challenge!
There's some huge fights to be made at Flyweight and Super-Flyweight. Chris Mannix draws four potential fights for Eddie Hearn and Jesse Rodriguez to run the rule over including Sunny Edwards, Juan Francisco Estrada, Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez, Joshua Franco, Artem Dalakian, Kazuto Ioka, Julio Cesar Martinez and Bam himself...
Unbeaten Super-Lightweight sensation Richardson Hitchins joins David Diamante in Phoenix, Arizona to run the rule over the current crop at 140, opens up on the split with Mayweather Promotions, living in New York, a future fight with Montana Love and much more!
The Flash Knockdown podcast returns after a short hiatus in Abu Dhabi for our inaugural Champion Series. Jamie and Scott speak with Joe Cordina, Jessica McCaskill, Gamal Yafai, Jamie Moore and Dmitry Bivol's S&C coach Taylor Ramsdell on the ground before a huge night of World Championship Boxing.
We speak to various fighters in Abu Dhabi ahead of Saturday's big show in Abu Dhabi headlined by Dmitry Bivol vs Gilberto Ramirez. Hear from both main event fighters plus Chantelle Cameron, Jessica McCaskill, Zelfa Barrett and Shavkat Rakhimov just days out from fight night.
We catchup with Eddie Hearn in Brisbane to breakdown our first show in Australia headlined by Liam Paro vs Brock Jarvis. Eddie also talks Skye Nicolson and Demsey McKean’s development who both fight on the show. There’s an update on Conor Benn’s situation plus more.
We're counting down to Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and get the inside look from co-promoter Kalle Sauerland of Wasserman Boxing plus our very own Barry Hearn to recall the two fights from Nigel and Chris Sr. George Groves joins us to recall his own clash with Eubank Jr and take on our Dance Partners challenge whilst Chantelle Cameron talks November 5's Undisputed showdown with Jessica McCaskill in Abu Dhabi and Johnny Fisher talks his next outing on October 26 and runs over Joe Joyce's win plus more!
We're in Nottingham this week and who better to join us than Carl Froch... The Sherriff of Nottingham recalls some of his legendary nights. Anthony Crolla takes on our Dance Partners challenge, there's a snippet of the live Face Off between Hannah Rankin and Terri Harper plus Sol Dacres runs through the best thing to happen in Boxing last week and we dive into the world of performance and nutrition with expert Scott Robinson.
We're in Las Vegas this week for Canelo-GGG 3. Hear from mutual opponent Daniel Jacobs who gives off some inside insight to fighting both men. We try to unearth Mike Coppinger's sources. There's a few words from Canelo Alvarez plus Jessie Vargas takes on the Dance Partners challenge and Kieron Conway talks through his fight with Ammo Williams and much more!
WBC World Super-Flyweight Champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez and trainer Robert Garcia sit with David Diamante in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's World Title fight on the Canelo vs Golovkin 3 undercard. The 16-0 superstar recalls his first meeting with Garcia, potential future fights down the line, his role models plus much more whilst Garcia talks Anthony Joshua's fight with Oleksandr Usyk and potential showdown with Tyson Fury.
Three World Champions, one European Champion and our very own Frank Smith join us for episode six. There's an exclusive from Billy Joe Saunders who reveals he's eyeing a return to the ring plus his thoughts on Eubank Jr-Benn and Canelo-GGG 3, WBC & IBO World Super-Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner talks ahead of Saturday's unification with Mikaela Mayer, Jordan Gill takes on the Dance Partners challenge, Shannon Courtenay talks her SAS experience and the best things to happen in boxing last week plus Matchroom's CEO talks the business side of the sport.
It's a busy week at Matchroom HQ with events and content capture all around the globe. Jamie finds himself on the Isle of Wight to get a few soundbites from Nigel Benn ahead October 8's crunch clash with Son Conor and Chris Eubank Jr whilst Scott heads North to speak with Fight Label's Sophie Whittam on the art of trunk and robe design then swings by to Maxi Hughes who takes on our Dance Partners challenge. There's a few words from the desert, quite literally, from Dmitry Bivol and Zurdo Ramirez before unbeaten Cruiserweight Chev Clarke finishes the show.
There’s immediate reaction from Leigh Wood who puts his WBA World Featherweight Title on the line against Mexican puncher Mauricio Lara on September 24. Former ‘Bronco’ opponent Josh Warrington gives his thoughts on the clash plus looks to make a dent on the Dance Partners leaderboard, Daniel Geale recalls his World Title showdown with Darren Barker 9 years on, Kugan Cassius talks the Digital Boxing landscape and Alen Babic recaps some shouts for the best things to happen in Boxing last week and why he wants a future showdown with Filip Hrgovic.
The team is split this week as Jamie Ward is in sunny Essex planning for Eubank Jr vs Benn whilst Scott Hammerton's on the ground in sizzling Saudi for Usyk vs Joshua 2. We hear from both Chris and Conor as October 8 is finally confirmed, Callum Smith recalls his crowning moment in Jeddah and previews this Saturday's final eliminator, Team Usyk's Russ Anber talks the art of hand wrapping, Tony Bellew's next up on Dance Partners and breaks down Rage On The Red Sea plus Campbell Hatton runs through the best things to happen in boxing last week and the pressures of coming out of your Dad's shadow.
Somehow Eddie signed off the pilot episode so Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton are back with Flash Knockdown. On ep2 Katie Taylor recalls her Olympic Gold a decade on plus talks the epic Serrano fight and issues Jake Paul a message regarding the rematch. Also on the show Galal Yafai recaps the boxing world from last week, Dalton Smith reflects on his British Title success in Sheffield, Golden Boy's Roberto Diaz talks the art of matchmaking and John Ryder looks to jump to the top of the leaderboard on Dance Partners.
Former British, Commonwealth & European Super-Welterweight Champ Jamie Moore runs over his 37 fight pro career with David Diamante which included multiple fight of the year barnburners against the likes of Matt Macklin. 'Moorsey' also recalls the incident where he got shot in Marbella, Spain back in 2014 and his transition career into training various fighters.
Welcome to a new series from Matchroom Boxing’s Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton who bring you Flash Knockdown. A new podcast offering previews, reviews, exclusives, features, nostalgia and even a quiz! In episode 1 we’re joined by Mikey McKinson who fights Vergil Ortiz this Saturday, Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran explains the art of being a cutman, Darren Barker takes part in a short quiz, Ellie Scotney runs over the boxing world last week and Tommy Coyle takes a trip down memory lane.
David Diamante is joined by former World Champ Montell Griffin in London ahead of Chisora-Pulev 2. The former WBC World Light-Heavyweight Champ talks his career including fights with Roy Jones Jr, James Toney and more plus his charge Vaugn Alexander's fight with Felix Cash.
We're On The Ground in London for Chisora vs Pulev 2 fight week. Fraser Dainton catches up with both our main event fighters plus the likes of Ramla Ali, Sol Dacres, Fabio Wardley and more as we countdown to the opening bell!
We're On The Ground in Cardiff ahead of Saturday's World Title topping clash between Kenichi Ogawa and Joe Cordina. Fraser Dainton speaks with our main event plus Zelfa Barrett, Dalton Smith, Monique Bux and more!
Fraser Dainton is On The Ground in London for Buatsi vs Richards fight week. Hear from both main event fighters plus select undercard names including Alen Babic, Chev Clarke, John Hedges plus promoter Eddie Hearn as we countdown to Saturday night!
Chris Van Heerden joins David Diamante the night before his fight with Conor Benn. 'The Heat' pays tribute to his late Father, talks growing up in South Africa, moving to the US, mental health struggles and the task at hand in Manchester.
Fraser Dainton is On The Ground for Benn vs Van Heerden fight week to catchup with Conor Benn, Jack Cullen, Jordan Thompson, Campbell Hatton and Cyrus Pattinson ahead of Saturday night's show in Manchester.
We're in Barcelona, Spain for a big night of boxing! David Diamante is joined by 'Super' Stevi Levy who steps up against former World Champion Jorgelina Guanini. The 5-0 Super-Bantamweight talks her link up with Dave Allen, being a parent, World Title aspirations and a few previous misdemeanors plus more!
IBO World Lightweight Champion Maxi Hughes joins David Diamante the night before his fight with Ryan Walsh. Hughes takes a trip down memory lane to recall his career so far, Fatherhood, leaving his day job and much more!
The World Championship action continues in Leeds as Josh Warrington looks to become a two time World Champ against former foe and defending Champion Kiko Martinez. We speak to both men plus Maxi Hughes, Ebanie Bridges, Dalton Smith and more!
David Diamante is back! We’re joined by legendary figure Russ Anber: CEO of Rivals, cutman, trainer and somewhat magician during Wood vs Conlan fight week. Russ reveals conversations with Oleskandr Usyk in Ukraine, his route into the game after watching the 1976 Montreal Olympics, working with Vasiliy Lomachenko & Michael Conlan and much, much more!
It's fight week! We're on the ground with Leigh Wood, Michael Conlan, Terri Harper, Caoimhin Agyarko, Nico Leivars and Sandy Ryan in Nottingham ahead of Saturday's huge show live on DAZN.
Fraser Dainton brings you the second episode of our previously remote 'From The Corner' series with Shane McGuigan, Ricky & Matthew Hatton. The three guests discuss various coaching techniques, how strength and conditioning has changed down the years, Campbell Hatton's development, Lawrence Okolie's World Title defence vs Michal Cieslak, Khan vs Brook and more!
Fraser Dainton brings our previously remote, pandemic ‘From The Corner’ series to life with guests Andre Rozier, Mark Tibbs, Tony Sims and Dave Coldwell. The quartet talk Saturday’s main event Daniel Jacobs vs John Ryder plus a whole host more including Anthony Joshua’s pending rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and Dillian Whyte’s World Title shot vs Tyson Fury.
Promoter Eddie Hearn sits with Mike Costello to run the rule over the upcoming Matchroom schedule and the upcoming Heavyweight World Title showdowns between Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua plus Canelo's next move and more!
Commentator Mike Costello joins David Diamante in Manchester to talk Parker vs Chisora 2, his route into the Sport, the comparisons between Floyd Mayweather and Usain Bolt, his biggest upset he's covered, the differences and challenges switching from Radio to TV and a whole lot more!
Unbeaten Super-Lightweight sensation Montana Love joins David Diamante in Las Vegas ahead of his Matchroom debut on the Haney vs Diaz Jr undercard. 'Too Pretty' goes deep on the relationship with his parents, being a Father himself, Cleveland, run ins with the law and the 140lbs mix plus much more!
Teofimo Lopez joins David Diamante in New York ahead of Saturday's monster World Lightweight Title clash with George Kambosos Jr. The Takeover talks deep on Kambosos, Floyd Mayweather, dealing with anxiety, the state of the boxing business, a potential move to 140lbs and a whole host more!
Jason Quigley sits with David Diamante the night before his World Title attempt over Demetrius Andrade in Manchester, New Hampshire. Quigley recalls his route into the game, back home in Ireland, Hurling and Football ambitions as a kid, training with the likes of Manny Robles, Dom Ingle and now Andy Lee plus a whole host more!
WBA and IBO World Super-Lightweight Champion Kali Reis joins David Diamante in Manchester, New Hampshire ahead of her Road To 140lbs Undisputed Semi-Final vs Jessica Camara. The KO Mequinonoag talks about her career to date, family heritage, previous jobs, starring in a new film and a whole lot more!
The White Rhino Dave Allen sits with David Diamante in our landmark 50th episode to discuss his return to the ring, sparring stories, mental health, obtaining a managers license, his charge Stevi Levy’s fifth fight this weekend, his younger years and much more!
David Diamante returns to the podcast booth in Sheffield ahead of our World Title double header this Saturday. Joining DD is World Title challenger Alycia Baumgardner to discuss the Terri Harper fight, visiting the UK for the first time, her modelling career, future fights and much more!
Recently retired Heavyweight David Price recaps a great career with David Diamante, recapping the highs and lows during his amateur and pro tenure. Pricey discusses his next move and much more!
Anthony 'Million Dollar' Crolla sits with David Diamante in Liverpool to preview Smith vs Fowler. Crolla relives his crowning moment, winning the WBA World Lightweight Title, life out of the ring, who he wants as the next Man Utd manager, his new coaching career plus much more!
Spike O'Sullivan joins David Diamante in Milan, Italy ahead of a big night of boxing headlined by Daniele Scardina's fight with Juergen Doberstein. Spike who is over with Craig O'Brien who fights Samuel Nmomah, discusses his own career and why he wants to fight Conor McGregor next!
What a treat... Pound for pound superstar Vasiliy Lomachenko joins David Diamante in London ahead of Joshua vs Usyk to discuss the big fight, his recent defeat to Teofimo Lopez and why he wants revenge, growing up in the Ukraine and his first job, the bond with his Father Anatoly and much more!
Callum 'Mundo' Smith joins David Diamante in London to look ahead to this Saturday's fight against Lenin Castillo up at Light-Heavyweight on the AJ vs Usyk undercard. Smith recalls his recent fights with Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder whilst looking at the 175lbs landscape and of course discussing his three brothers plus much more,
Rising star Cyrus Pattinson links up with David Diamante in Barcelona, Spain ahead of his second pro fight. The pair discuss Pattinson's switch into the pro game, his amateur accolades, the North East boxing scene, his love of music and much more1
Undisputed Welterweight Champ Jessica McCaskill joins David Diamante in Leeds, England ahead of Saturday's monster show. CasKILLA is in town working for DAZN and also to put her name in the frame for a potential Katie Taylor rematch. Jess talks her upbringing, values, plans for the future and much more in this detailed pod.
Reshat Mati joins David Diamante from Matchroom USA HQ at One World Trade Center. The Albanian Bear discusses his fight sport background, his upcoming bout in Milan, life in New York and recalls fighting Teofimo Lopez, Vergil Ortiz as amateurs plus more!
The Problem Michael McKinson and Father/Trainer Michael Ballingall sit with David Diamante ahead of Saturday's big fight with Przemyslaw Runowski. The Problem talks life in Portsmouth, his upbringing and route from the bottom of the boxing small hall scene, plans for the future and more!
Jazza Dickens joins David Diamante ahead of Saturday's World Title tilt at Fight Camp. The pair openly discuss addiction, Liverpool, training in Miami, family and much more!
It's a chance to fulfil a childhood dream for Leigh Wood at Fight Camp. Just hours away from his golden World Title shot, the Nottingham Featherweight talks with David Diamante ahead of his date with destiny against Xu Can for the WBA World crown.
David Diamante is joined by Sister/Brother duo Sandy and Dave Ryan ahead of Saturday's show at Fight Camp. Sandy debuts and discusses her excitement whilst Dave recalls some of his brutal wars which saw him with the Commonwealth crown. We dig deep on their relationship with Clifton Mitchell, aspirations for the future and a whole lot more!
Matchroom Radio is back from Fight Camp! David Diamante is joined by headliner Adrian Granados in our opener from Week 1. The pair discuss Conor Benn, Chicago's gang violence, Adrian's previous fights against the likes of Broner, Mexican boxing history and much more!
11-0 (8 KO) Super-Middleweight sensation Diego Pacheco sits with David Diamante in Guadalajara, Mexico for the latest Matchroom Radio episode to talk his upbringing, Saturday's fight against yet another unbeaten opponent, sparring Canelo Alvarez, why he wants a Diamond watch off Eddie Hearn and much more!. Diego fights on the Martinez vs Cordova undercard this Saturday
Alen Babic is up next on the Matchroom Radio pod! The Savage joins David Diamante in Newcastle to discuss his upbringing in Croatia, his mindset and determination to make it to the top. Babic recalls various jobs he took along the way and why he wants to fight Filip Hrgovic in his homeland down the line plus much more!
Lewis Ritson returns to his hometown Newcastle and talks with David Diamante ahead of Saturday's World Title final eliminator. The Sandman reveals the origin of his nickname, talks his upbringing, reason for switching trainers, the Vazquez fight and much more.
Eddie Hearn from Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, Essex joins David Diamante in New York to discuss Matchroom's groundbreaking switch to DAZN in the UK & Ireland and outlines various details of the deal.
Jorge Linares speaks with David Diamante ahead of our headline fight in Las Vegas vs Devin Haney. El Nino explains his route into boxing, why he moved to Japan to start his pro career, his drive to win another World Title plus much more!
Devin Haney joins David Diamante in Las Vegas ahead of his WBC World Lightweight Title fight vs Jorge Linares. 'The Dream' talks the 135 mix, tutelage under Floyd Mayweather, why Ben Davison is in his corner for Saturday night plus more!
The Yafai Brothers Kal and Gamal join David Diamante in the Bubble ahead of Saturday's show. Gamal talks his upcoming European Title fight vs Jason Cunningham, Kal discusses his ring return, the pair recall their youth and much more!
Joshua Buatsi and new trainer Virgil Hunter sit with David Diamante in Manchester to discuss the new link up, the Andre Ward influence, living in California, this Saturday's fight with Daniel Dos Santos and a whole lot more!
Carl Froch sits with David Diamante to preview this Saturday's huge fight for some of his old belts, Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders. The Cobra revisits his wins on American soil plus the legendary wins over Lucian Bute, George Groves and much more!
Rising stars Keyshawn and Kelvin Davis join David Diamante in Dallas, Texas. The unbeaten brothers both fight on the Canelo vs Saunders undercard and talk about their relationship, goals for the future, World class sparring and a whole lot more!
Katie Taylor and Andy Lee drop by David Diamante's podcast booth in Manchester to discuss Saturday's double header. Katie defends her Undisputed Lightweight crown vs Tasha Jonas whilst Andy talks his new charge Joseph Parker's chances. The pair recall their first time meeting, training alongside each other and much more!
Roy Jones Jr and Chris Eubank Jr join David Diamante in Manchester ahead of Saturday's show. The pair discuss their linkup during COVID, RJJ recalls some stories from the Olympic days, CEJ recaps his route into the game and David asks both if the celebrity vs boxer matchups are good for the sport plus more!
WBO World Middleweight Champion Savannah Marshall drops by our podcast booth in Barcelona to catch up with David Diamante. 'The Silent Assassin' is in town to support fellow North East fighter April Hunter who fights on the card. We hear Marshall's desire to field Claressa Shields, her thoughts on Taylor vs Jonas and a whole lot more!
The build-up continues in Barcelona! Stefy Bull and Gavin McDonnell join David Diamante ahead of the European Featherweight crunch clash with Andoni Gago. Stefy recalls his own pro career and runs through his current stable whilst Gav believes he has another World Title shot in him and updates on Brother Jamie's own career.
We're in Barcelona, Spain ahead of our show this Friday! David Diamante is joined by European Super-Lightweight challenger Kay Prosper plus trainer Xavier Miller, who talks Dillian Whyte's recent win and next move and Champion Sandor Martin!
Fight Week double header! Demetrius Andrade and Liam Williams join from Miami whilst on the ground in Milan Francesco Patera talks to David Diamante ahead of his outing in Italy. Don’t miss our two shows live on DAZN!
Former World Champ turned trainer Bones Adams joins his charge Sammy Vargas and promoter Lee Baxter to sit with David Diamante in our latest Matchroom Radio Podcast from The Bubble ahead of Saturday night's main event with Conor Benn! There's plenty of back story on Bones' amazing journey which saw him land the WBA World Super-Bantamweight Title.
Conor Benn joins David Diamante ahead of his headline fight against Sammy Vargas. The Destroyer discusses his mentality switch since becoming a Father and Husband, the sacrifices he's made to get this point and of course the task at hand.
Ebanie Bridges and Shannon Courtenay before join David Diamante to discuss Saturday night's WBA World Bantamweight Title fight. The pair separately discuss their first meeting in the bubble, their background, mental health and what it would mean to become World Champion.
Manager Vadim Kornilov joins David Diamante in Uzbekistan to preview Saturday night's show. Kornilov represents the likes of Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Israil Madrimov & Shakhram Giyasov. We discuss Vadim's connection with World Of Boxing, Dmitry Bivol's unification plans plus more!
We're in Uzbekistan for a huge homecoming on April 3rd. 8-0 (6 KOs) Shakhram Giyasov gives his first English interview without a translator to David Diamante to preview Saturday's show and legendary trainer Joel Diaz, in charge of our three Uzbek fighters, recalls various stories including Tim Bradley's Fight Of The Year vs Ruslan Provodnikov, how he turned to a different life after his own boxing career was cut short and much more!
What a way to finish our Rumble On The Rock trio of podcasts. Harold 'The Shadow' Knight now in Dillian Whyte's corner breaks down the big rematch and takes a trip down memory lane to recall various stories on Lennox Lewis and Emanuel Steward. We're also joined by Dean Whyte!
The Rumble On The Rock is edging closer! Fabio Wardley, Chris Kongo and trainer Carl Greaves, who has close connections with Gibraltar, join David Diamante to discuss Saturday's show whilst taking a trip down memory lane.
Campbell and Matthew Hatton join David Diamante in Gibraltar for our first Rumble On The Rock podcast! Just hours after touching down the pair discuss Saturday's pro debut, Manchester, the pressure of carrying on the Hatton name and much more!
Joe Cordina and Tony Sims conclude our Okolie vs Glowacki fight week podcasts with David Diamante. The Welsh Wizard is fully fit after injury and eyes a World Title in 2021. Coach Sims updates on his stable of fighters and takes a trip down memory lane to recall various stories.
Eddie Hearn and Ramla Ali swing by our podcast booth to speak with David Diamante ahead of Saturday's show. Women's boxing as a whole is an obvious hot topic, Eddie drops a World Title exclusive, the pair discuss their books and much more!
Lawrence Okolie and gym mate Chris Billam-Smith join David Diamante to launch fight week in London. The Cruiserweight duo have huge fights this weekend under trainer Shane McGuigan. We talk previous jobs, side projects and much more!
David Diamante hosts from Dallas ahead of a World Title triple header. 'The First Lady' Cecilia Brækhus, manager Tom Loeffler and trainer Abel Sanchez speak after the weigh-in but before their huge Undisputed Welterweight Title rematch.
Fight Week Triple header! David Diamante is back with a bumper edition of Matchroom Radio. We catchup with Joseph Parker in Auckland, New Zealand plus Daniele Scardina in Milan, Italy and last but not least Canelo Alvarez in Miami, USA. All three headline on Matchroom shows around the globe on Friday 26/Saturday 27 February 2021 live on DAZN.
Fresh from the weigh-in, David Diamante sits with Jordan Gill, Dave Coldwell and Matchroom's Frank Smith to talk all things boxing ahead of the huge Kelly vs Avanesyan show. 'The Thrill' and DC go deep on their relationship whilst Smith talks his route into the game and explains Matchroom's global expansion.
David Diamante is joined by Team Marku members Sam Jones (Manager) and Clifton Mitchell (New trainer) ahead of Saturday's show. Florian Marku fights Rylan Charlton in chief support. The fight is previewed, plus we discover their journeys into the sport, go over Mitchell's pro career and outside ring interests plus much more!
What a start to Avanesyan vs Kelly fight week! David Diamante is joined by Josh Kelly, Adam Booth and Michael Conlan in the immediate aftermath after an 'incident' between both camps in The Bubble. We get the low down on fight night and speak further afield.
Concluding our Warrington vs Lara fight week pods, host David Diamante is joined by Ricky Hatton and Ben Davison. The duo recall working together in Tyson Fury's corner for the first Wilder fight, explain their coaching philosophies, preview this Saturday's show, answer multiple fan questions and much more...
Eddie Hearn swings by the Matchroom Radio booth to update on a plan for next Saturday's Avanesyan vs Kelly show. Host David Diamante speaks with rising stars Dalton Smith and Hopey Price, who fight on the Warrington vs Lara undercard this Saturday.
David Diamante hosts the first episode of Matchroom Radio, our new podcast series from the bubble. On our first episode Josh Warrington and Zelfa Barrett join us to discuss mindset, the responsibilities of being a Father and look forward to Saturday's show.
Tom Davis hosts The Punchline finale with WBO World Super-Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders. The 29-0 slick southpaw speaks from his Fuerteventura training camp, just days before leaving for the UK ahead of his next fight against Martin Murray on December 4th.
PBK Josh Kelly joins Tom Davis for episode 9 of The Punchline. After his mandated European Welterweight Title challenge was paused due to COVID back in March, Kelly makes it clear he wants to finally lock horns with David Avanesyan in early 2021. The unbeaten Sunderland charge also talks his development under Adam Booth, taking up new responsibilities as a Father, outside the ring business interests and a whole lot more!
Tom Davis grabs Derek 'War' Chisora to look ahead to October 31's headliner with Oleksandr Usyk live on Sky Sports Box Office.
The White Rhino Dave Allen speaks to Tom Davis from training camp in Ukraine whilst sparring Oleksandr Usyk to discuss his next move, how he got into the sport, life after boxing and relive some of his big wins plus more!
Tom Davis is back for episode 6 of The Punchline with Dillian Whyte.
The Body Snatcher goes over his first fight with Alexander Povetkin and looks forward to the much anticipated rematch on November 21st.
Whyte also takes a look at his early life and future plans as a manager.
Eddie and Tony are joined by Dillian Whyte and Katie Taylor to preview Week 4 and look back on Week 3. It all goes down at Matchroom HQ to close our Fight Camp series!
Dave Alorka brings you the fourth and final William Hill Fight Camp Podcast ahead of Saturday's big one. We hear from Dillian Whyte, Katie Taylor, Delfine Persoon, Chris Kongo and Alen Babic in the build-up to the finale!
Tony Bellew speaks to Tom Davis in The Punchline ep5. The Bomber reveals various stories throughout his career, including how the David Haye fight came today plus much more!
David Alorka previews our second Fight Camp show this Friday night. We hear from the headliners, Terri Harper and Tasha Jonas plus Trainer Joe Gallagher. Aqib Fiaz' coach Jamie Moore joins and there's words from Anthony Fowler and Chris Billam-Smith.
Lawrence Okolie speaks with Tom Davis in The Punchline's fourth episode. 'The Sauce' talks his pending World Title shot, working in McDonalds, vision for the future and a potential future music career plus much more!
David Alorka brings you exclusive soundbites from Eddie Hearn, Sam Eggington, James Tennyson, Reece Bellotti, Jordan Gill and Fabio Wardley ahead of our Fight Camp opening show in partnership with William Hill.
Tom Davis speaks with Shannon Courtenay ahead of her upcoming fight with Rachel Ball at Fight Camp, August 14th. 'The Baby Faced Assassin' reveals the first time she visited a boxing gym, talks living above a pub when growing up, her future hopes in and out of the ring plus much more!
Tom Davis hosts our new podcast series 'The Punchline' in partnership with JD Sports. In episode two 'The Destroyer' Conor Benn joins to discuss life in lockdown with Dad Nigel, his upbringing, finding faith, future fight plans and more!
Tom Davis hosts our new podcast series 'The Punchline' in partnership with JD Sports. In the first episode Eddie Hearn joins Tom to discuss Lockdown, the upcoming Fight Camp series and share a few stories away from the ring including an Essex nightclub and Eddie's Father Barry turning up to surprise him...
Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew reunite to run the rule over our four upcoming shows at Matchroom HQ during 'Fight Camp' featuring Whyte vs Povetkin and much more!
What a way to end our Lockdown Tapes series! Pound for pound star Gennadiy Golovkin joins Chris Lloyd to discuss his future in the sport, what keeps him motivated, training in Big Bear, the link-up with Johnathon Banks, a potential fight in Kazakhstan plus a whole lot more!
We're back with the fourth edition in our From The Corner series... A wealth of experience, stories and strategies aplenty when Mark Tibbs, Dave Coldwell and Jamie Moore all sit down with Chris Lloyd to discuss trainer/fighter partnerships, various technical details, potential fights down the line, planning and preparation and a whole lot more!
The sixth and final (for now!) episode of our Talk The Talk series sees UFC President Dana White join Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew to discuss the return of MMA behind closed doors and when ‘Fight Island’ may come to fruition, what’s wrong with boxing today, potential crossover fights, subscription platforms, Conor McGregor's future and a whole lot more!
Two guests that need no introduction... Legends of the mic Bruce and Michael Buffer join Chris Algieri in the latest episode of The Rounds!
As the voice of UFC, and one of the very first faces to return on screen, Bruce Buffer shares his experiences of fight nights with no fans, and how the sport adapts over the coming months. The brothers also discuss potential MMA and boxing crossovers, social media's influence on boxing and share their views on upcoming fights.
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury talks to Chris Lloyd in our penultimate episode of The Lockdown Tapes. Fury goes over his recent fights with Povetkin and Pulev, eyes a potential rematch with Joseph Parker and why he wants to fight Dave Allen. We also discuss cousin Tyson's third fight Deontay Wilder plus much more!
The penultimate Talk The Talk sees Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew chatting with KSI and Billy Joe Saunders. Hearn and Bellew discuss upcoming fight camp plans, their first encounter with Mike Tyson and The Bomber's SAS Who Dares Wins campaign. #KSI calls out Jake Paul and reviews his victory over brother Logan Paul, goes over his new album Dissimulation whilst Billy Joe Saunders talks Canelo, Callum Smith, life in lockdown and a few old tales with Bellew. The finale (Ep 6) with Dana White is out shortly.
Belfast puncher James Tennyson speaks to Chris Lloyd in Lockdown. The former European & Commonwealth Super-Featherweight Champ now has eyes on the British Lightweight Title with a possible fight against Gavin Gwynne at Fight Camp. 'The Assassin' recalls his first World Title attempt vs Tevin Farmer and much more!
In the second episode of our brand new series The Rounds, Chris Algieri is joined by two of British boxing's finest in Carl Froch and Darren Barker to discuss their time fighting on the road. Sharing highs, lows, and everything in between from their journeys to the sport's top level, the former sparring partners reflect on the times which took them away from home, and also relive key fights inclduing Froch vs Bute and Barker vs Geale which shaped their professional careers.
Three weight World Champion Ricky Burns takes a trip down memory lane with Chris Lloyd to relive some of his defining moments. Rickster reveals he wants another big night in Glasgow before calling it a day, talks the change of trainers at pivotal moments in his career, life after boxing and lockdown chat plus why he decided to run a marathon on his 37th birthday!
What a line up! Chris Lloyd picks the brains of coaches Andy Lee, Ben Davison and Angel Fernandez in episode 3 of our From The Corner series. There's deep tactical insight from all three, plus a chat on the red elephant in the room - Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. Lee formed part of Fury's World Title win over Deontay Wilder, Davison helped The Gypsy King overcome adversity to return from his lowest moment and Fernandez was a recent additional behind Joshua's revenge mission over Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia
Two weight World Champion Jessie Vargas joins Chris Lloyd for episode 14. Speaking from Las Vegas, Vargas recalls his first boxing memories, his early fights on some huge Floyd Mayweather undercards, the big nights against Manny Pacquiao, reliving his World Title success, switching across multiple trainers and a whole lot more!
A stellar lineup launches a brand new series coming to the channel, with former World champion Chris Algieri hosting Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney and Daniel Jacobs on 'The Rounds', the show with boxing's biggest names exploring a new topic every week, sharing unheard stories and experiences.
Episode 1 explores the highs and lows of making it in boxing, with fighters coming through hardship and adversity to reach the top of the sport.
Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew are back with the fourth edition of Talk The Talk... Bellew takes jibes from his SAS Who Dares Wins participation, Hearn gives an update on Fight Camp before the duo discuss all things boxing and football related with the uncertainty brewing around Project Restart. Ex Liverpool defender turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher joins alongside Watford Captain Troy Deeney, who explains why he won't be returning to training and breaks down a potential Joshua vs Fury superfight plus Fleetwood Town Manager Joey Barton to give you a range of opinions across the board in the ring and on the pitch.
Unbeaten Cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie joins us for the latest Lockdown Tapes. 'The Sauce' recalls his rise to the Rio Olympics, turning pro and capturing the British, Commonwealth and European Titles. Now with a pending World Title shot with Krzysztof Glowacki waiting in the wings, Okolie reveals how he's remained focused during lockdown and explains his mindset to distance himself from the doubters.
Cecilia Brækhus gives an extended interview with Chris Lloyd from Big Bear, California in Lockdown. 'The First Lady' recalls her Colombian roots and adoption to a Norwegian family plus early upbringing. Brækhus explains her entry into boxing and struggles with Norway's “Knockout Law” which banned the pro sport for decades. The Undisputed Welterweight Champ takes a trip down memory lane from turning professional and rise to capturing all the belts plus a potential future fight with Katie Taylor and much more!
Three of boxing's elite US trainers join Chirs Mannix for the second episode of our boxing talk show 'From the Corner', featuring Manny Robles, Joel Diaz and Ronnie Shields hitting the hot topics surrounding our sport's return.
Robles, who led Andy Ruiz to a history victory over Anthony Joshua, also discusses his split with the former heavyweight World champion, and how he's preparing his current roster for the sport's green light. Joel Diaz, who trains arguably one of the strongest Asian stables in boxing, including Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Israil Madrimov and Shakhram Giyasov, shares his views on fight night changes post-pandemic with legendary cornerman Ronnie Shields, himself having coached the likes of Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Pernell Whitaker.
Callum Johnson speaks to Chris Lloyd on a whole range of subjects from winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games to his regret in swerving the Olympics. 'The One' also opens up on his personal tragedy with losing his Father and coming through the other side. The Light-Heavyweight puncher goes over his World Title attempt against Artur Beterbiev and plots his route back to another crack plus much more!
Dillian Whyte and Darren Till join Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew for our third episode of Talk The Talk - Whyte discusses his upcoming bout with Alexander Povetkin, reviews Francis Ngannou's win at UFC 249 and wants a future crossover fight, his Heavyweight hitlist and more! Till joins after an open invite from Hearn on Twitter last week, the pair place a bet on Joshua vs Fury and recap the return of MMA plus Till's next move and reveals some weight cutting stories. Bellew also runs through the latest SAS Who Dares Wins episode!
WBA World Light-Heavyweight Champ Dmitry Bivol gives a rare, extended interview in English. Residing in St Petersburg but with camp in LA, Bivol explains how he's picked up the lingo by watching a famous TV series. The 17-0 hitman explains who's on his hitlist, recalls growing up in Kyrgyzstan plus much more!
What difference a year makes... John Ryder relives the highs from his huge win against Bilal Akkawy in Las Vegas last May to the lows of defeat to Callum Smith that followed. In this honest and open discussion with Chris Lloyd, Ryder now plots his route back to a World Title shot, being home for the birth of his second child, dealing with personal tragedy and remembering loved ones to life in lockdown and much more.
Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew are back for the second episode of Talk The Talk - This week the chat switches to Boxing and MMA! The duo are joined by former UFC World Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and ESPN's Ariel Helwani. There's plenty of chat including Bellew's rumoured fight with Bisping back in 2017, Dillian Whyte's discussed crossover, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, the return of UFC 249 plus much, much more!
Two weight World Champ Demetrius Andrade joins Chris Lloyd for a rather energetic episode eight of The Lockdown Tapes! The WBO World Middleweight Champ lists his targets for when boxing resumes, discusses his stellar amateur career, outside business interests and much more!
Legendary trainers Freddie Roach, Robert Garcia and Andre Rozier join DAZN's Chris Mannix for a YouTube special to discuss all things boxing in unprecedented times. With a combined roster featuring the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Mikey Garcia, Sergey Derevyanchenko and even legends including Mike Tyson, three of boxing's biggest names share an insight into how they're tackling issues facing fighters during lockdown, and how the sport recovers in the coming months.
An unscripted and light-hearted take on the current global situation, watch as the guys share stories and opinion on a whole range of topics surrounding the sport today.
Liam Smith talks to Chris Lloyd just days after becoming a Father for the first time. Now with added responsibilities, 'Beefy' has plotted his route back to a World Title shot. We also cover the Canelo and Munguia fights, will Liverpool be denied Premier League glory plus much more! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and leave us a rating.
Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew have linked up once again, this time for a new digital series - Talk The Talk.
In the first instalment they chat about the current Lockdown situation and Ant Middleton joins to discuss Bellew’s “SAS Who Dares Wins Celebrity” involvement. There’s also time for a trip down memory lane with Derek Chisora and chat about an opponent he and Bellew will share in common when his much anticipated matchup with Oleksandr Usyk is rescheduled.
The duo enjoyed success in the ring, cumulating with Bellew’s WBC World Cruiserweight Title triumph and followed by two memorable victories over David Haye. Now the pair will sit down together each week to reminisce about fond memories and talk the talk with celebrity guests too.
The Miracle Man Daniel Jacobs speaks with Chris Lloyd in lockdown from Atlanta. The two time World Champ reveals how he's dealing with lost loved ones from Coronavirus, his reasoning for moving trainers and up in weight, Super-Middleweight targets, reflecting on defeats to Canelo and GGG plus much more.
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Welsh Wizard Joe Cordina joins Chris Lloyd for the fifth episode of our new podcast, The Lockdown Tapes.
The 11-0 rising star discusses his amateur career, world class sparring, moving down to Super-Featherweight, his route to a World Title, religion, family life and much more!
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IBF World Featherweight Champion Josh Warrington joins Chris Lloyd to talk life in lockdown, his future unification plans, to revisit his crowning moment at Elland Road, to pay tribute to Norman Hunter plus more!
Joseph Parker joins us from Auckland to discuss the current Heavyweight landscape, those viral lockdown videos, his upbringing, amateur career and how he's coping with the current climate plus much more!