Who doesn't love a party? Definitely not boxing fans. They had done it before and it worked, but they confused luck with destiny and paid a heavy price. Whatever we say about partygate, there wasn't a version of Daniel Dubois that would have beaten Oleksandr Usyk.
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 years later, maybe at a lower level. We have to ask why.
Usyk is the greatest heavyweight of this generation and maybe the greatest boxer of this generation. That’s the headline.
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. For My two oence, I think Campbell Hatton had the hardest job, replacing a man that many still remember fighting and the first Brit to have their career enshrined on social media. It was always going to be hard.
Benn-Eubank II and Canelo-Crawford are cartoon fights. These are fights that are just there to keep revenue ticking over. These are not fights the fans really care about - maybe the hardcores at a push, but that's about it. Boxing will struggle until boxing fans demand real fights over action movies.
You can’t say you’re a free agent on your promoter’s show. It was a poor decision by Richardaon Hitchins and maybe it reflect the overall lowering of standards in boxing.
The Fabio Wardley fairytale continues. The Callum Simpson trim nearly detailed Boxxer are set for a full reboot. …Only in boxing
https://linktr.ee/highfieldboxing The main question this pod is…WHO IS RUNNING BOXING?
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 to have the right team around you. That includes your trainer and in many cases, and it’s not just Johnny Fisher, boxers have been trained by people...
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 is many of these boxes trying to play catch-up without being given the opportunities to catch up.
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 will see the Saudi's focus on the fighters that entertain and not the ones with the names. They are determined to maximise their value from boxing....
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 interruption.
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 British public, they gave us one of the great nights in British boxing. Two men, laying everything on the line. Two men, fighting for more than just victor...
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 break it all down.
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 classes, which he believes could endanger both fighters
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 something The Conor Benn interview did everything it wasn’t meant to do but gave fans nothing of what they need. In doing that, they have shredded the. Skye and credibility of the Froch on Fighting channel.
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 fighters, including Tyson Fury, Moses Itauma, and Fabio Wardley, will now be showcased exclusively on DAZN. The move is seen as a major shift in boxing broa...
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 Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTFJgjTotZw&pp=ygUfZGFuY2luZyB1bmRlciB0aGUgbGlnaHRzIGJveGluZ9IHCQlRCQGHKiGM7w%3D%3D Sharp Betting Podca...
The Saudi-backed boxing league faces an uphill battle to succeed. What can Dana White do that Al Haymon, with a stable of generational talents, plus $500m in capital do? It feels like Turlki Alalshaikh is now serious about making a profit from boxing, so expect purses to fall but activity levels are about to rise.
BEYOND BOXING EP250 - DIMITRY BETTERS ARTUR by Highfield Boxing
EGGSELENCE OF EGGSECUTION by Highfield Boxing
We have a rematch that might be the end of one elite career. Both Beterbiev and Bivol had to dig deep into their reserves of courage and heart to survive. Have they got enough left to go again? This Saturday we will find out.
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 making that first move because you never get a second chance.
Derek Chisora is proof that Boxing is really about hard men. Hard durable men last the longest in the world of Boxing and it’s good to see him have this Indian summer to his career.
Who is Conor Benn really and does he even know? Sometimes it is easier not to pretend and I’m trying to be Nigel Benn II, maybe Conor is hurting his career. April 26th will tell us a lot more.
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?
IF WE CAN DO 300 TICKETS WE'LL DO A LIVE SHOW I 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 there are only so many hours in the day. Enjoy this episode and if you like it, please share and subscribe.
There are three things that make a boxer elite: The ability to control any opponent and take away their strengths The ability to impose your will on your opponent and The 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 margins and Usyk had all of those.
A short discussion on what both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have to do to win on Saturday night. Honest views from a podcast that cares.
The more I've read and listened to info on the Conor Benn saga the more I think this is a cover up about the failings at UKAD. Nobody has challenged the validity of the VADA tests and now that the process is over, Conor Benn is unwilling to talk on the subject. It feels like UKAD need him to be silent, more than he needs to share his side of the story. There are huge issues here that need clarifying.
