britishboxing.net podcast

BBN25 - Brian Magee, Eddie Hyland and Chris Eubank Sr and Jr

Thu, 7 May 2009 22:30:52 +0100

Chris Eubank and his boxing son Christopher Jr. talk about the latter's decision to train with Ricky Hatton trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr in Las Vegas.
On top of that, former British Super-middleweight king Brian Magee talks to Steve Wellings about attempting to regain the the crown he never lost in the ring against Tony Quigley. Finally, Eddie Hyland chats to Wayne Metcalfe on his career ahead of his EBU fight later this month.

BBN24 - Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Senior

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:44:38 +0100

The respective trainers of Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao spoke last night on a conference call. Floyd had some strong words to say the man he is dubbing Freddie "joke coach" Roach. Freddie met fire with fire as he mentioned that he has won trainer of the year three times and Floyd is currently winless.

BBN23 - Ricky Hatton Part 2

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:39:31 +0100

Ten days away from his fight with Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton spoke to the press about the fight. He touched on Floyd Mayweather Sr., Freddie Roach and the Pacman's strengths and weaknesses. Here is part 2 of the massive conference call.

BBN23 - Ricky Hatton Part 1

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:39:30 +0100

BBN22 - Lenny Daws, John O'Donnell, Dean Byrne and more!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:05:44 +0100

John O'Donnell beat Craig Watson to win the Commonwealth welter title last weekend. In a division packed with talent such as Kell Brook, Matthew Hatton and Michael Jennings, the new champion has some cracking fights ahead of him. Wayne Metcalfe talks to both Lenny Daws and Dean Byrne in two fantastic features. Byrne, a stable mate of Amir Khan, trains with Freddie Roach at the Wild Card gym and has spared both Khan and Pacman. Finally, BBN's Steve Wellings debuts for the podcast in an interview with Luke Wilton.

BBN21 - John O'Donnell, Darren McDermott and Mark Alexander

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 22:27:48 +0100

John O'Donnell challenges Craig Watson for the Commonwealth welterweight crown against Craig Watson on April 11th. He talks about the fight and rivals Matthew Hatton and Kell Brook. Darren McDermott recently won the English middleweight title against Steve Bendell and the man from Dudley talks about fighting Wayne Elcock and Matthew Macklin. Finally, Mark "Flash" Alexander reveals what it is like to train in the world-famous Kronk gym and having to overcome years of boxing politics outside the ropes.

BBN podflash 8 - Wayne McCullough on Bernard Dunne

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:56:04 +0100

The "Pocket Rocket" Wayne McCullough talks about the potential fight against Bernard Dunne. In addition, the 38-year-old talks about the Kiko Martinez fight that never was. Wayne, a former WBC bantam king, has fought the likes of Naseem Hamed, Oscar Larios, Erik Morales and Scot Harrison over his long career and pulls no punches when discussing the potential Dunne matchup.

BBN20 - Ricky Hatton, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Richard Schaeffer

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 22:49:12 +0000

We have extended coverage of the Ricky Hatton - Manny Pacquiao Battle of East and West Conference call. The Hitman airs his views on Pacman's win on Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Sr takes about his son Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Golden Boy CEO Schaeffer contributes to the build up to Ricky's latest superfight.

BBN podflash 7 - Andy Murray and Paul Hyland

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:56:39 +0000

Wayne Metclafe joins that podcast with a pair of fantastic interviews with two of Ireland’s bright hopes for the future. First up reigning Irish Super Bantam champion Paul Hyland talks about losing his unbeaten record in a controversial stateside loss to Lucien Gonzalez in October last year, as well as discussing fighting Ian Napa for the EBU crown. Then we move on to unbeaten Andy Murray. The holder of both the Irish lightweight and light-welter straps, the man from Cavan is due to fight Massimiliano Chiofalo for the vacant EU lightweight title in March.

BBN19 - The Prizefighter Finalists Speak!

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Tony Oakey claimed the winning £25k last Friday night in winning the latest of Matchroom’s Prizefighter tournaments. Tony overcame unbeaten Billy Boyle, established contender Courtney Fry and dangerous Darren Stubbs in the final to catapult himself back into British title contention. Oakey talks about rebounding from the Cleverley and Francis defeats, and explains how he was able to alter his training to win the prizefighter cup. In addition, we speak to Darren Stubbs on stopping Steve Spartucus and the Carl Dilks semi-final controversy. Finally, we review Tony Booth’s autobiography “Boxing Booth”. A free sample of which is available by joining the podcast email update.

BBN18 - Carl Allen at 100 and Matthew Hatton on Bami and Brook

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 22:28:24 +0000

Carl Allen has fought them all. The list includes Emmanuel Clottey, Duke Mckenzie, Floyd Havard, Phillip N'Dou, Nicky Cook and Gavin Rees. We caught up with Carl shortly after his 100th fight. In addition, Matthow Hatton tells us about his upcoming fight against Ted Bami, beating Ben Tackie and his thoughts on the reigning British Champion Kell Brook.

BBN podflash 6 - Daniel Thorpe at 100

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 19:41:56 +0000

Daniel Thorpe is fighting Lee Cook on tomorrow afternoon's Hayemaker card at the York Hall for his century as a pro. Thorpey has been in with them all – Amir Khan, Michael Gomez, Kevin Mitchell, Gavin Rees twice, Ashley Theopane and all the rest. We caught up with Daniel on the eve of his milestone fight.

BBN17 Groves, Price, and Fighters Review

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:59:33 +0000

On this podcast, we talk to George Groves ahead of his second fight this Sunday at the York Hall. The former two-time ABA king and child kickboxing star reflects on his debut, looks ahead to his next bout and talks about how he plans to get to world level. Then, we move on to a DVD review of Fighters and Real Money by Ron Peck. These recently reissued films are forgotten British boxing gems. Finally, Claire Bland talks to three-time ABA king and Olympic bronze medallist David Price ahead of his pro debut in March.

BBN16 - Ashley Sexton and Ian McNeilly

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:13:05 +0000

We welcome radio aficionado Claire Bland to the show. To kick things off, Claire talks with BBN’s esteemed Editor Ian McNeilly about last week’s Murray-McAllister bill and previews the British boxing year ahead. Then we interview former talented amateur and upcoming flyweight prospect Ashley Sexton who fights on the Edwards-Bloy undercard in Stoke tomorrow night. Ashley talks about his travels in the vest, tomorrow night’s fight and the comparisons being made between him and Charlie Magri.

BBN podflash 5 - John Murray on McAllister and Khan

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:14:20 +0000

On this podflash, Manchester's undefeated British Lightweight champion talks to Will Hale about Saturday's title fight against Lee McAllister. After two postponements due to injury, John responds to the Scot's claims that he is a “cry baby” and that he has been shying away from the fight. In addition, Murray discusses Amir Khan's loss against Bredis Prescott and gives his views on the talk of the mooted Khan-Barrera clash.

BBN podflash 4 - Martin Rogan

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:58:42 +0000

On this podflash, Belfast's Martin Rogan speaks candidly about his road to heavyweight success in 2008. His recent hard fought win over former Olympic hero Audley Harrison certainly didn't land in his lap overnight, as his is a story of overcoming multiple setbacks and disappointments to start to realise his boxing potential at age 37.

BBN15 Glyn Rhodes and Esham Pickering

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:33:59 +0000

On this week's podcast, we have a double header of extended interviews featuring two former Brendan Ingle fighters. First up is trainer and promoter Glyn Rhodes, who speaks out about John Fewkes' shock stoppage loss to Martin Gethin in September, that famous hands-down Sheffield-style of boxing as well as his other prospects Ross Berkinshaw and Jez Wilson. Then Esham Pickering talks ahead of his British title challenge against Paul Appleby in Scotland this weekend. The Newark fighter reveals what is motivating him, moving up and down through the weights and he responds to those who are writing him off at 32.

BBN14 - Prizefighter The Middleweights

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:28:53 +0000

On this week's podcast, we feature no fewer than four of the eight fighters from ‘The Prizefighter' knockout tournament which will be held tomorrow night at the York Hall. First up is the youngest fighter Danny Butler, the undefeated British Masters champ from Bristol. Then we have an interview with former Area king Max Maxwell from Birmingham, who talks about the other fighters and sparing with Ryan Rhodes. Kevin Taylor interviews punchers Paul Samuels and Cello Renda, and finally we bring you an interview with Tom Glover who scored an away win at the York Hall last weekend against Scott Woolford.

BBN13 - Haye-Barrett post-fight presser

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:28:11 +0000

David Haye scored a dramatic fifth round stoppage over world-class American Monte Barrett last night (November 15) at London’s O2 Arena. Here is footage from the post-fight press conference featuring Haye, Barrett, Adam Booth and Ryan Rhodes .

BBN Podflash 3 - Ryan Rhodes and Johnny Eames

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:11:34 +0000

The Podflash is back again with a little something to wet your appitite for tonight’s Haymaker Promotions card at London’s O2 Arena. First up is Ryan Rhodes who challenges South African Vincent Vuma for the WBC International title tonight. Ryan was one of the youngest British Champions to win a Lonsdale belt outright the first time around, and has recently both regained his title and career momentum to set up an assault on the world scene. Then we speak to head trainer at the TKO Gym in Canning Town Johnny Eames about Michael Grant’s fight against Gary Reid, Matthew Marsh-Rock Dean III and Monte Barrett.

BBN12 Podcast – Junior Witter, George Groves and Haye-Barrett Presser

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:03:27 +0000

On this week’s podcast, we have a post fight interview with Junior Witter after his successful return to the ring last weekend at the York Hall. Junior talks about his career post-Timothy Bradley and rates his comeback performance against Victor Hugo Castro. Second up is potentially Britain’s next generation super-middleweight star George Groves. The two-time ABA champion makes his debut on the Haymaker undercard. Many are predicting that George has the potential to follow the likes of Benn, Eubank, Calzaghe and Froch into the 12 stone world scene. Finally, we have footage from the explosive Haye-Barrett press conference held this afternoon at London’s O2 arena. Put simply, one of the best I can remember – contractual disputes, threats, and real needle in the build up to Saturday’s main event.

BBN11 podcast - Calzaghe vs Jones, Dmitry Salita on Limond and Lee Haskins

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:42:45 +0000

First up on this weeks’ edition of the podcast, we talk to Dmitry Salita about the scratched Willie Limond fight, working with Ashley Theopane, and potentially fighting the likes of Hatton, Witter and Rees. Then our editor Ian McNeilly and myself preview the fight of the weekend, Joe Calzaghe vs Roy Jones Junior telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Finally, we catch up the Bristol’s Lee Haskins about tomorrow’s bid for the British Super-flyweight title against Andy Bell, his losses against Munyai and Napa, and his view on the road back to the top.

BBN podflash 2 - Ryan Barrett on putting out Femi's fire!

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:48:12 +0000

On the second BBN podflash, Ryan Barrett discusses his recent win in Jersey against Femi Fehintola, as well as giving his thoughts on Britain’s other super-feathers, making the weight and being written off after three fights without a win. Please subscribe to the podcast and the email updates.

BBN10 podcast - Colin McMillan, Don Broadhurst and Peter Buckley

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:03:29 +0000

On this week’s podcast, we at BBN pay homage to Peter Buckley on the eve of his 300th and final fight. The former Midlands Area champion has been a fantastic servant to the game for a boxing generation and we get the lowdown on an epic career from former opponents Brian Robb and former world champion Colin McMillan, as well as from Peter himself. In addition, former Commonwealth games gold medallist Don Broadhurst speaks about the transition from top amateur to professional prospect on the eve of his first title fight in the paid ranks.

BBN podcast issue 9 - Prizefighter The Welterweights Special

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:24:24 +0100

This week on the podcast, we have interviews with three of tomorrow night’s welterweight prizefighters. First up is Steve Conway. The experienced Yorkshire man talks about fighting overseas, retiring Steve Robinson and boxing between featherweight and middleweight against some of Britain’s best. Then, former EBU king Ted Bami gives us his take on the prizefighter event, as well exclusive insights into what happened in the Barnes fight and the possibility of boxing his own “Rumble-in-the-jungle” in his native Congo. Finally, Kev Taylor speaks to Ross “The Boss” Minter about Friday’s action, as well as coping with being the Son of a British boxing legend and his hopes for his career post Freddy Curiel and Michael Jennings. Please subscribe to the podcast and the email newsletter.
Podcast backing music: “Raindance” by LDA from the album “Bits and Pieces” 2005 downloaded from www.podsafeaudio.com

BBN PodFlash 1 - Darren Sutherland speaks!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:38:02 +0100

Ireland's Olympic Bronze medallist Darren Sutherland talks about his immediate plans after announcing that he is to turn professional with promoter Frank Maloney. Also, Darren fills us in on who is to be his trainer, his time with Brendan Ingle and his title hopes for the future. Darren was talking at ringside last friday so apologies for the background noise.

BBN podcast issue 8 - Ashley Theopane on Zab Judah

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:13:49 +0100

Here is the podcast, back again for an eighth time and delivering a series of exclusive interviews. Firstly, Kevin Taylor interviews top amateur and Commonwealth gold medallist Stephen Smith. Then we speak to Paddy Fitzpatrick on his experiences training the likes of Leila Ali and Virgil Hill and working alongside Buddy McGirt and Freddie Roach. Finally, we have a massive interview with Ashley Theopane in which he talks about his soon-to-be-finalised fight with Zab Judah

BBN podcast issue 7 - Tony Oakey and Michael Gomez Speak!

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:08:56 +0100

The podcast is here again for another hard-hitting edition put together by Will Hale. This time, we are gearing up for the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title clash between Tony Oakey and Nathan Cleverley. Trainer Johnny Eames gives us his views on the fight along with an exclusive insight into his fighters. And of course Tony himself has plenty to say about the contest. And that's not all! We have an exclusive interview with JJ Ojuederie after his rematch victory in Watford last weekend. And finally, we have a massive interview with Manchester fighting legend and crowd-pleaser extraordinaire Michael Gomez ahead of his rematch with Baz Carey.

BBN podcast issue 6 - Terry Dunstan's Comeback and Jon Thaxton

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:56:34 +0100

This edition features bumper interviews with Terry Dunstan, Ian McNeilly, Jon Thaxton, Osumanu Akaba and Mark Roe.

BBN podcast issue 5 - Curtis Woodhouse and Jamie Arthur

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 21:36:59 +0100

Matchroom Sport's recent card headed by the domestic tussle between former Lonsdale titlist David Barnes and former EBU king “Dangerous” Ted Bami is reviewed by Terry Dooley. In addition, Femi Femitola's last fight is reviewed by Jim Wright. Site owner Kevin Taylor interviews Sheffield's footballer cum boxer Curtis Woodhouse about his change of career and also Kevin catches up with former Commonwealth Games Gold-medalist Jamie Arthur who is making a return to the ring after almost three years out of it.

BBN podcast issue 4 - James Cook, Steven Bell and Arnie Farnell

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:16:35 +0100

Matchroom Sport's card headed by the top-notch domestic tussle between former Lonsdale titlist David Barnes against former EBU king “Dangerous” Ted Bami is previewed by Terry Dooley. In addition, we have an interview with Bami's trainer and former European super middleweight champion James Cook MBE. And the British boxing Bonanza doesn't stop there. Site owner Kevin Taylor interviews Manchester's own top boxer and actor Steven Bell about his return to the ring after that razor-thin loss to Femi Fehintola. Finally, Bell's trainer and Manchester fighting legend Arnie Farnell talks about life as a trainer, his own boxing career and much more!

BBN podcast issue 3 - David Haye and Adam Booth

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:44:23 +0100

Welcome to the third edition of the BBN podcast brought to you by BBN's Will Hale.This is a special edition with special focus on the big cruiserweight battle this weekend between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli. Interviews with David Haye and Adam Booth and a look forward to the fight with both BBN's editor Ian McNeilly and owner Kevin Taylor.

BBN podcast issue 2 - Pete McDonagh and Darren Barker

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:09:48 +0100

BBN's second edition featuring action from around the UK and interviews with Pete Mcdonagh and Commonwealth middleweight champion 'Dazzling' Darren Barker.

BBN podcast issue 1 - Gary Locket on Kelly Pavlik

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:09:47 +0100

The new and hard-hitting podcast dedicated to British boxing debuts.