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When you carry on like Andrew Tate and you say the things that he says, the only way you should ever lose a fight is on your shield. You can never go out soft, the world will not allow you to go out soft after everything you have said.On Saturday night, we saw Andrew Tate go out soft he looked very hollow looked very weak, looked very human, very a…
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When it’s all said and done, moments like this Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua circus will be the moment Boxing lost it soul. For generations, we were able to tell the public that the sport was so hard you had to be a specialist in this thing we called Boxing. We told people it took years of mastery. It took a very tough human being. It took a very spec…
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When you hear that theme music, you know it's serious.Boxxer blew threw an estimated £32m of our money to give us a worse stable than they started with.This BBC deal feels like the last days of Boxxer. Can anyone see them turning it around? You cant have a circus bear dancing around before a fight against a nail technician. It degrades the sport.…
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Anthony Yarde has to be the best managed boxer in recent British boxing history. The young man is a millionaire. He’s fought for world titles three times against three people who will definitely be on the ballot for the Boxing Hall of Fame and he’s been able to secure endorsement deals and hopefully secure future for himself and his family But none…
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It’s been a crazy year for Anthony Joshua and you have to suspect that there are problems for him in the ring and there are problems for him outside the ring. What those problems are, not many of us know but we know that there are problems, and it seems that is the reason he’s no longer in the UK. Now, what that means for his career very hard to sa…
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Dave Allen’s spirited effort just wasn’t enough to overcome the power and precision of Arslanbek Makhmudov. Despite coming off a huge knockout win over Johnny Fisher back in May, Allen fell short on the scorecards, with all three judges giving the fight to the Russian, even after Makhmudov had two points deducted for holding.Where does Dave go now,…
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Ricky Hatton, known as “The Hitman” and beloved by legions of fans, passed away on 14 September 2025 aged 46. Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Hatton turned professional in 1997, going on to carve out a storied career in the light‐welterweight and welterweight divisions. He captured world titles, most memorably defeating Kostya Tszyu in 2005,…
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Canelo Álvarez, dominant at super-middleweight, brings size, power, and championship pedigree into his defense against Terence Crawford, the undefeated tactician jumping two weight divisions. Canelo’s physicality, granite chin, and ring experience give him clear advantages, but Crawford’s timing, adaptability, and counterpunching make him a live th…
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In today's news...Moses won - first round stoppage.Frank won - he got to see one of his enemies humbled by a 20 year old.Dillian won - He was paid handsomely at a time when he was on the outside of boxing looking in.However, this week, Don Charles lost. He paid a heavy price for trying to manage an unmanageable situation. A good man, done wrong.…
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You can't promise history and then expect us to praise effort.This whole Usyk-Dubois experience has felt like a massive ponzi scheme, with only the boing fans losing out again...My sense is that Usyk learned from the first fight, make adjustments based on what he saw and felt, delivering a completely different performance.We saw the Same DDD two ye…
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Boxing is a cruel game, made even worse when you. Arty the burden of the family name on your back. But, we are now seeing that you cannot escape the fundamentals of boxing - sacrifice, skill, strength and grit - no matter who your dad is.ForMy two oence, I think Campbell Hatton had the hardest job, replacing a man that many still remember fighting …
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Boxing is such a cruel sport.By winning. Dave Allen has increased his earning potential significantly and in losing Johnny Fisher has very tough career choices to make.It is a reminder that as much as Boxing is something that we has fans look at as fun, to those in the ring it is deadly serious and because it is deadly serious it is very important …
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Did the pandemic of 2020 do more to hurt boxing than simply deprive boxing fans of fights that they wanted to see?As time goes on it’s clear that there’s a lost generation within Boxing a group of amateurs who missed 2.5 years of vital development that would’ve helped their career immeasurably.As a result what we’re seeing amongst this generation i…
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Make sure you listen to EP258 first.There is only so much money you can throw at boxing before you get diminishing returns.At the moment, it looks like boxers are just boxing to get paid, and have no desire to entertain the fans. The contrast between Eubank-Benn and the boxing in New York, Vegas and Saudi Arabia couldn't be more obvious.I think we …
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Eubank-Benn gave boxing one of its truly great moment.But, as is the case with boxing, we end up with drive-thru boxing at Times Square.It feels like Turki Alalshaikh is realising how challenging boxing can be at times.It is a lesson, we cannot always chase our wins in boxing.We have to let the sport ebb and flow naturally, without too much interru…
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There’s nothing a son treasures more than the bond with his father, the love, the validation, and that bond can drive a man to extraordinary heights.On Saturday night, we witnessed Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn do exactly that. Driven not just by their own ambitions, but by the legacy of their fathers, and by the love and validation of the Britis…
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Sunday night was a defining moment for Ben Whittaker, his career was on the line, and he delivered. In what was his first big test under real pressure, he showed composure, skill, and raw emotion. The post-fight antics? That’s just the relief and passion boiling over. Cut the kid some slack, he’s a huge talent, and this is only the beginning. Let’s…
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Chris Eubank Sr has been vocal about his concerns regarding his son Chris Eubank Jr's upcoming fight with Conor Benn. He is worried about the weight disparity between the fighters, calling the fight a "disgrace" and a "farce." Eubank Sr emphasised the risks involved, particularly with Eubank Jr having to drop weight and Benn moving up two weight cl…
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Carl Froch started off as the hardcores’ spokesman, but he has slowly turned into another tool of the machine.Maybe it’s hard to leave the limelight after being such a great fighter, but surely integrity has to mean somethingThe Conor Benn interview did everything it wasn’t meant to do but gave fans nothing of what they need.In doing that, they hav…
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The partnership between Queensberry Promotions and DAZN has been met with enthusiasm from boxing fans and industry insiders. Frank Warren, the head of Queensberry, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting DAZN’s commitment to boxing and its ability to provide a one-stop platform for fans. The deal ensures that Queensberry’s fighte…
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We are seeing the early signs of a boxing recession. The money coming into the sport is falling and the sources of those funds are reducing.For too long, people took from boxing without putting in, and now people are seeing the result of that, with the talent pipeline looking weaker every year.maybe this is what boxing needs.Dance Under The lights …
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Boxing such a cruel sport. Due to the nature of the sport it’s very important to get your first step perfect.Too many times we see boxers get their start in the game completely wrong and they never get that moment back, and they never get the momentum back, which means they never fulfil their potential.If you are a boxer, be very careful about maki…
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Does boxing really need its own Oscars night? Have they really given the fans all they want? or, is this another chance for more back-slapping?these sort of events are great for the camera and microphone jockeys and not that great for the fans.But...when you are a promoter with your own show on the same night, where should you be?…
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IF WE CAN DO 300 TICKETS WE'LL DO A LIVE SHOWI promise, there is really good boxing content in this episode, when you get to it.It was good to finally get back with the guys and record.We give our take on the last year in boxing, and in life, picking up on the bigger themes that are shaping boxing as a sport.There's more we could have covered, but …
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There are three things that make a boxer elite:The ability to control any opponent and take away their strengthsThe ability to impose your will on your opponent andThe focus required to do those two consistently for 12 rounds.On Saturday night, one man did it, and rightly won, and the other just couldn't.These fights are always about the finest f m…
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