This week, we celebrate a stunning win by Savannah Marshall, remind people that Anthony Joshua’s record is no better or no worse than his peers. However, Dillian Whyte has massively overachieved in his career, and he needs respect for that. There is also a discussion on why those larger than life head coaches are essential for boxing to thrive.
Phil Martin is responsible, directly and indirectly, for much of Manchester’s boxing success over the last 25 years. If fact, you can spread that out to the North West in general. But why? Was it his drive for extreme fitness, was it his ability to build a community within a gym, or was it his bravery to take on the establishment at a time when many didn’t? It is probably all of the above, but the most important thing was the he was able to inspire so many, who have taken his principles and brou...
Massive congrats to Leo Atang from Legions Boxing Club on his amateur title. If you want a prospect to keep in your back pocket, this is your guy. Yorkshire boxing is really bubbling right now.
Frank Warren is not a man you confront lightly. You definitely do not do it without preparation. Jeffrey Benz is still finding his way out of Frank's large intestine after being chewed up live on radio. Boxers, choose your advisors well. I bet Dillian regrets not signing with Al now.
Craig Richards against Joshua Buatsi is the type of fight that would keep British boxing bubbling. Sadly we do not see these types of fights often enough to keep the public interest. Both mean are at their peak, so this is the right time and credit to Matchroom for making it happen. Now, let us see if Hearn will commit the winner to Anthony yarde.
Here's the issue. If boxers like Sandy Ryan are going to get dragged for losing a fight they were never the favourite for, why is the incentive to take a risk. Also, thanks to Ben Shalom for making Dan Azeez v Matthew Tinker. This is what British Boxing should be about. A real story behind this fight, no need to manufacture it.
Let us be grateful that Michael Conlan is okay. BUT.... WHAT A FIGHT. We saw much of what is amazing about our sport and some bits that are still scary.
K_Ners: Time is Counting Remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiINyM_CJfo Anthony Joshua seems to be on the final lap of his career. Does he still care about legacy or this is about ensuring he maximises the revenue for the Joshua Project?
Feels good to be back
What a dark night for boxing in the UK. We trust judges to use their best judgment to get the result 100% right. In the big fights, we still get this wrong.
This week is just a few reflections on where boxing is after the biggest British fight in a long time. If you can, follow @w9managment and @disturbing sports on instagram
What a night! Sky and Boxxer definitely delivered and we finally so one of the longest rivalries in British boxing resolved in the most emphatic way. On nights like these, no sport can compete with boxing.
The biggest fight since the last biggest fight is upon us. Who have you got?
For the full IFL interview with Frank Warren follow the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBJOqZpRdzI Another weekend of boxing and another mixed bag. It would be right for Eddie Hearn to admit that he is rebuilding and we have to get used to sub-par Matchroom shows for the foreseeable future. But, in all the mediocrity, we saw good progress from Ellie Scotney, although there is still some work to do.
@highfieldboxing on all social media channels. You get the feeling that Eddie Hearn needs snookers in order to make this year a success. he has been frozen out of all the big fights this year and he is on the outside looking in. This is not the Eddie Hearn that DAZN thought they were getting, which is a big worry as they look to grow in challenging times. He seems like a man without a clue at the moment.
Well...the saga that never seemed to get started has finally ended. It leaves DAZN genuinely homeless and friendless at the moment, with a bank manager to please.
We finally had the purse bids, but as an added bonus, we also got the return of bitter Eddie as he licks his wounds over YET ANOTHER fight he couldn't make.
Take the damn step aside money!!!!!
If the DAZN deal with BT Sport comes off, it will be hard for Eddie Hearn to keep his seat at the top table. For years he promised record numbers of subscribers for DAZN, nearly four years later, we realise this was a massive and expensive failure. With a new regime at the helm, will Eddie have the trust of the new bosses?
What does it take to be a good trainer? So many people think they know, but it is so hard to know that only those on the inside get enough information to make a call. What we can say is that Ben Davison is one of the more high-profile. Is he the best? Does he deserve his seat at the table?
Happy New Year folks. We are back, better and stronger for 2022. The motto for this year is, Increase The Positivity!
Please make sure to follow Greg Hackett on Insta @greghackett86 - easily the funniest man on there. In this episode, we just talk boxing. We start off speaking about the Cuban system and move around from there. If you enjoy the show, please share it with people you truly love.
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