Episode 51 of BTB and we're hot off a big night of boxing. Dillian Whyte decisioning Oscar Rivas at The 02 in London. Cal and T review that and the undercard, including the mild shock of David Price stopping Dave Allen. We then go to Vegas to react to the decision victory for Senator Manny Pacquiao over the previously undefeated Keith Thurman. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast...
Jul 21, 2019•39 min
It's Episode 50 and while we'd like to call it the Mayweather v McGregor episode, the call of Jeddah was too strong. Cal is joined by Flav on Skype to talk about all things Khan v Dib and the political scene ramifications of that. We also discuss Dubois v Gorman and Joyce v Jennings and the long term future for both winners. Then we move on to Conor Benn, great boxing movies and the worst decisions in boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave rev...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min
We were live at the open workout for Dave Allen in his preparation for his bout with David Price at The O2 on the 20th July. We got interviews with Allen himself and his trainer Darren Barker, we were also briefly joined by friend of the pod, Scott Hammerton of Matchroom Boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Jul 10, 2019•25 min
After episode 47 we asked Flav from The Fighting Cock podcast if he would want to come back and give his own unique take on the boxing scene. So Cal and Flav jumped on Skype and discussed judging, Ben Davison and the new rise in Bare Knuckle boxing, with Paulie Malignaggi making his debut in this sport this weekend. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad ch...
Jun 20, 2019•30 min
It's the Larry Holmes Episode, number 48. We are fresh off a packed boxing weekend and we have everything covered. From Tyson Fury's blowout win of Tom Schwarz to Josh Warrington's narrow victory over Kid Galahad as well as the WBSS Semi Finals. We also re-evaluate Anthony Joshua's shock defeat to Andy Ruiz and give our ideas of boxing reality TV shows. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We are back and this time we're reacting to 12-1 underdog Andy Ruiz Jr's shock stoppage defeat of Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Cal and T record from parts unknown but are joined on the phone by Alex and then Flav from The Fighting Cock. We ask if we overrated Anthony Joshua, do we see him winning a rematch or even boxing again. We also talk about the undercard and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> ...
Jun 02, 2019•54 min
It's WBSS Semi Final weekend and the boys are in Glasgow to watch the Bantamweight and Super Lightweight portions of the tournament. They react to Naoya Inoue's destructive 2 round win over unbeaten Emmanuel Rodriguez and a home victory for Josh Taylor to win his first world title. We then discuss the finals and where we expect them to land. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 L...
May 19, 2019•18 min
Yes it's another podcast from BTB and this time Cal is joined by Paul Zanon as they react to the first European screening of the new Roberto Duran film "I Am Duran". We discuss the film, the man himself, our favourite Duran fights and much more. The movies social media pages are: Facebook.com/DuranFilmOfficial Instagram: DuranFilmOfficial Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Lear...
May 11, 2019•25 min
We get together for an impromptu podcast to discuss Canelo v Jacobs, the issue around weight and the undercard. We ask what's next for John Ryder, is a Chris Eubank Jnr fight on the horizon? We also discuss Billy Joe Saunders 'World Title' fight, that Dilian Whyte press conference and who now could hang back in the golden era of boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn ...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min
We carry on from where we left off from part one; this time we discuss Jarrell Miller's failed drug tests and what that means for Anthony Joshua's bout on 1st June. We then talk about boxing journalism and what advice the Paul and Mark would give to those starting out. Before closing on predictions for Canelo v Jacobs on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999...
May 02, 2019•52 min
We had so much to talk about that we've split into 2 podcasts. Cal sat down with Paul Zanon and Mark Butcher of Boxing Monthly to discuss the Daniel Dubois - Wembley Arena card, Crawford v Khan, P4P rankings, the WBSS, switch hitters and who was the best Super Middleweight of all time. After that we feature interviews with Scott Welch and Julius Francis who were supporting the WBC's Adaptive Boxing Programme. Helping those who are wheelchair bound become involved in the sport of boxing. Twitter:...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
The morning after the night before. Errol Spence scored a shut out win over Mikey Garcia at Cowboys Stadium, the guys react to that and look at the Welterweight division as a whole. We also cover the Royal Albert Hall show last Friday, the Matchroom O2 Show, the state of DAZN and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Mar 17, 2019•54 min
Episode 42 and we are all finally back together to watch DeGale v Eubank. We give you a brief preview and then immediate reaction after the fights well as talk all other things boxing such as Tyson fury's new deal with ESPN, Billy Joe Saunders moving up in weight and Anthony Joshua's first fight in America. All of that and more. witter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more abou...
Feb 24, 2019•50 min
This week we are minus our illustrious host and things get messy. We review the 2 big welterweight fights of recent weeks; Thurman v Lopez and Pacquiao v Broner. We ask what next for both, the spectre of Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 and where the other PBC fighters fit in. We react to George Groves' retirement and offer our predictions for two of his former opponents in DeGale and Eubank Jnr. We also talk about Khan v Crawford, things we've seen on Reddit and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebo...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Cal travels down to the 12 x 3 Gym in Paddington, owned by former world champion, Darren Barker, to interview the newly crowned WBC Flyweight Champion, Charlie Edwards. They discussed his world title win, his inspiration going into the fight and what's next for him. They also discussed making Flyweight and that grudge with Kal Yafai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2019•24 min
Episode 40, and we're fresh from the dual PPV cards in the UK. We discuss the 2 big main events; Warrington v Frampton and Whyte v Chisora - what next for the winners and is retirement for the losers? We cover the undercards including Charlie Edwards big world title win and Martin Murray's disappointing loss. We then review 2018, our best fighters and moments of the year, all of that and more. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebe...
Dec 23, 2018•50 min
Cal is joined by Veteran Boxing Writer, Mark Butcher of Boxing Monthly to pick over the coals of Fury v Wilder. We discuss the performances of both men, the scoring and what next for both. We also discuss the undercard and what's next for Jarrett Hurd and Luis Ortiz and what the rest of 2018 looks like in boxing. Get well soon, Adonis Stevenson. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/10878919...
Dec 02, 2018•40 min
Back to parts unknown after our trip to Manchester and we recap Usyk v Bellew, the event and the commentary. We then jump forward in time to Wilder v Fury offer our insight and predictions. It's been a while since our last pod so do a quick fire round catching up and asking the important questions like will Billy Joe Saunders win another world title, who wins Usyk or Haye and can Lewis Ritson win a World Title. All of that and much MUCH more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram...
Nov 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min
We give our instant reactions to Usyk v Bellew; we talk the the fight itself, the performance of both men and what is next for the victor. A fantastic night in Manchester and a masterful performance by the champion, Usyk. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2018•11 min
A very reflective Alex and Cal react to the All-British Super Middleweight Title fight between George Groves & Callum Smith. We breakdown the fight and talk about where it went wrong for Groves. We ask where next for Smith and will retirement beckon for the defeated champion. We discuss the potential of DeGale v Eubank Jnr and next weekends domestic dust up. Top 5 P4P lists and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>...
Sep 28, 2018•49 min
It's Joshua v Povetkin night and the guys get together to enjoy the show. We cover the undercard and quickly preview the main event. We review Canelo v GGG 2 and ask what's next for both, we talk Amir Khan, Garcia v Porter and those pesky Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 rumours. After the main event we review Joshua's performance and give our predictions on Groves v Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2018•50 min
A severe strain of the sniffles has left Thelonious decked but have no fear, BTB is still here. A massive night for Frank Warren and BT Sport saw Fury v Wilder, Frampton v Warrington and Canelo v GGG 2 all announced. We react to the action in Belfast as well as the aftermath, talk about the current TV landscape as well as preview Garcia v Porter. Prediction League update and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> h...
Aug 26, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Episode 35 is a 20 stone Heavyweight of an episode. We reflect on a terrific night at The 02 where the big men delivered. the guys review Whyte v Parker; the ref, the scores and the big picture for both. We rave about Chisora v Takam and ask what is next for both. We go over Pacquiao v Matthyse, Mikey Garcia v Robert Easter Jnr and ask "do we want to see Mikey Garcia v Errol Spence?". We decipher Usyk v Gassiev, talk about Usyk's P4P credentials and gauge Tony Bellew's chances of winning the Und...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 6 min
It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... We're back and it's a packed episode, we start off talking about Josh Taylor's win over Viktor Postol and once again we're talking about scorecards. We gush over Lewis Ritson and Terence Crawford, shake our head at Tyson Fury v Sefer Seferi and marvel at Errol Spence's abs. We update everyone on the Prediction League, breakdown the Joshua v Wilder negotiations and discuss 3 fighters we'd have a pint with, all of that and more!!! Twitter: @Belo...
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Episode 33 of BTB and it's a bumper edition. We react to Naoya Inoue's destructive performance vs Jamie McDonnell, we gush over the potential of the WBSS at Bantam and Junior Welter. We then discuss everything Joshua v Wilder, the Matchroom/DAZN deal and Hughie Fury's performance vs Sam Sexton. We review Josh Warrington v Lee Selby, what's next for both, Vegan boxing gloves and much much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at &...
May 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Welcome back to Below The Belt and for this edition, the gang have got together to watch Bellew v Haye 2 as well as the undercard. We review the undercard, in particular talking about Ryder v Cox, Ward v Tennyson and the comic genius that is Joe Joyce. We then come back post fight to give our immediate reaction to Bellew v Haye and it's fair to say, things get heated. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >&...
May 06, 2018•49 min
It's Easter weekend and the boxing podcast bunny is bringing you a post Joshua v Parker edition of Below The Belt. We review the fight, discuss Joshua's performance, his post fight comments and ask will we see Joshua v Wilder this year. We talk about the undercard, in particular Povetkin v Price and the morals around the fight taking place. We cover Whyte vs Browne and preview Hurd vs Lara. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >...
Apr 02, 2018•57 min
Episode 30 and it's something of a Heavyweight Special. We belatedly review Wilder v Ortiz and wonder what the other champions thought of that performance. We briefly preview Joshua v Parker and discuss Lennox Lewis' Twitter war with Showtime. T drops knowledge on the WBO, we talk drug cheats, weight cheats and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Episode 29 and we are fresh back from Manchester for Groves v Eubank. We discuss the fight itself, the performances of both fighters and the reaction to it. We discuss the future for both boxers as well as the WBSS Tournament. We give our 2 pennies worth about Ring card girls and if they have a future in modern boxing. We then discuss the weekends other fights and announce the Fantasy League champion!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews f...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min
A special edition of Below The Belt live from The O2 Arena in London for 'British Beef' - Lawrence Okolie vs Isaac Chamberlain. We take on a journey throughout the night starting in the lounge where we give our pre fight thoughts before we head ringside and chat to Charlie Edwards who tells us his desire to fight Kal Yafai, why it's personal and why Adam Booth is the only trainer he would ever work with. We then get preflight predictions and analysis from boxing heavyweights; Kal Yafai, Dave Cal...
Feb 04, 2018•51 min
