Joshua v Helenius

Barry Jones joins Steve to pick through the bones of Anthony Joshua’s knock-out win over Robert Helenius. They hear from both fighters, as well as AJ’s trainer Derrick James and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Joshua v Helenius: The Debrief

George Groves joins Steve at the weigh-in ahead of tomorrow’s fight. They discuss what AJ needs to do with the carrot that is the Wilder fight dangling in front of him. They also chat with Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn, DAZN’s Joe Markowski and AJ’s publicist Andy Bell.

Joshua v Helenius: The weigh-in

Robert Helenius

Steve sits down with Anthony Joshua’s new opponent Robert Helenius. They discuss when he got the call to fight, why he nearly turned it down and whether he really does eat reindeer. We also hear from Matchroom CEO Frank Smith on how the fight was made. Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean, who are the co-main event talk about their fight, and Derek Chisora tells us why he’s not yet retired.

Joshua v Helenius: Meet Robert Helenius

Steve sits down with Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Robert Helenius this weekend. They discuss his immediate reaction to the news that Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test, how his preparations have had to change and working with his new trainer. We also hear from trainer Derrick James and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Joshua v Helenius: In conversation with AJ

Shane McGuigan

Steve heads to East London to sit down with trainer Shane McGuigan. They discuss AJ’s new opponent Robert Helenius and what threat he poses in the ring on Saturday night. And Francis Ngannou and his new trainer Mike Tyson are on the pod to discuss his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury.

Joshua v Helenius: Shane McGuigan's take

Eddie Hearn

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn joins Steve to bring us the latest regarding Anthony Joshua’s fight this weekend. The fight was cancelled after his opponent Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test. Hearn tells us they have identified an opponent and an announcement is imminent. Former world champion Barry Jones is also on the pod to give his reaction to the news.

Eddie Hearn EXCLUSIVE

Steve is in Leeds at the launch press conference for Leigh Wood v Josh Warrington. The pair are fighting in October for Wood’s WBA featherweight belt and we hear from both of them. Promoter Eddie Hearn is also on the pod, along with both trainers - Ben Davison and Sean O’Hagan. And fresh from his controversial defeat in the US 10 days ago, Steve chats to Maxi Hughes.

Wood & Warrington’s first face-off

Barry Jones joins Steve to give his immediate reaction to the fight in Las Vegas. They discuss why Terence Crawford was too good for Errol Spence on the night, and whether he is now the best boxer on the planet.

Crawford stops Spence to become undisputed

Steve is joined by Barry Jones who is in Las Vegas to look ahead to the super-fight this weekend. They hear from both Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr and break down where the bout will be won and lost. They also discuss the latest developments as Conor Benn is cleared by UKAD for failing two drug tests.

Benn is cleared and the Las Vegas super-fight

Steve is in Rotherham this week to chat with Ebanie Bridges and her new coach Dave Coldwell. They discuss how their partnership came about and what the first few weeks have been like. Dave also takes back to the days when he trained with Naseem Hamed, what it was like working with Tony Bellew, and his honest and frank thoughts about the current heavyweight division. And the three of them look ahead to the super-fight this weekend in Las Vegas between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford.

Coldwell, Bridges and Spence v Crawford

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests. New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.

Too much wallowing in boxing’s past - too much nostalgia and “back in the day” stuff. Also Costello and Bunce can get a bit holier than thou when it comes to criticizing American boxers and the American boxing media, but tippy-toe around really taking on British figures. It was comical how they let Josh Taylor go on and on whining about how some ringside observers had him trailing against Regis Prograis - and then whine that he wouldn’t take lower purses because of the pandemic - without challenging him. Much better boxing podcasts out there.

Too much wallowing in the past

Wonderful

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests. New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

How long will boxing fans have to wait to see Anthony Joshua against the other two big names in the heavyweight division, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder? Mike and Steve break down the politics and the timings issues that could get in the way. Also, more reaction to Andy Ruiz's excuses for losing to Joshua, a preview of Daniel Dubois upcoming fight and an appreciation of the importance of amateur boxing clubs.

How long until Joshua fights Fury or Wilder?

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. faced the media for the final time before their world heavyweight title fight this weekend at Madison Square Garden. Joshua says he is turning his attention to a fight with Tyson Fury, after Deontay Wilder announced his next fight would be a rematch against Luis Ortiz. Also, Mike and Steve talk to several of the undercard fighters including Katie Taylor and Callum Smith ahead of their world title fights, and Carl Frampton pops up to talk about sparring with Taylor, his training partner Tommy Coyle and where he goes next in his own career.

Joshua vs Ruiz: AJ wants Fury next

Mike and Steve are ringside in New York's Madison Square Garden where Andy Ruiz Jr. produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing to take Anthony Joshua's IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles from him. Along with David Haye and Carl Frampton they analyse a US debut to forget for AJ, heap praise on underdog Ruiz, and ask what this result means for future fights in the division. Then, the boys take a trip to the diner after interviewing both Ruiz Jr. and Joshua in the changing rooms.

Joshua stunned in New York

As the dust settles on Anthony Joshua's stunning upset defeat to Andy Ruiz jr., Mike and Steve debate the rumours around Joshua being knocked out in sparring, Joshua's father's apparently angry reaction in the ring after the fight, and what changes he needs to make to get back to the top of the sport.

Joshua beaten: The rumours, the fallout, and what comes next?

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz jr weigh in ahead of the heavyweight world title fight at Madison Square Garden. Mike and Steve analyse how they looked on the scales, and break down how they see the fight going. Paulie Malignaggi also pops by to give his prediction.

Joshua v Ruiz: Final fight breakdown

Hamed v Barrera

Carl Froch

Former world super middleweight champion Carl Froch joins Mike and Steve to revisit the night in Las Vegas that came to define the career of Prince Naseem Hamed - a comprehensive defeat to the Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera. 19-year-old Froch was in the stands as a paying fan. Was Naz overhyped or did outside factors contribute to defeat in his most significant fight?

Former world super middleweight champion Carl Froch joins Mike and Steve to revisit the night in Las Vegas that came to define the career of Prince Naseem Hamed - a comprehensive defeat to the Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera. 19-year-old Froch was in the stands as a paying fan. Was Naz overhyped or did outside factors contribute to defeat in his most significant fight?

Greatest Fights - Carl Froch on Hamed v Barrera

Ricky Hatton

Hatton v Tszyu

Reliving the night in 2005 when Ricky Hatton beat Kostya Tszyu to win his first world title, in front of a packed M.E.N. Arena. Hatton reflects on his greatest night in the ring, how his career developed afterwards and why he has struggled with depression in retirement.

Reliving the night in 2005 when Ricky Hatton beat Kostya Tszyu to win his first world title, in front of a packed M.E.N. Arena. Hatton reflects on his greatest night in the ring, how his career developed afterwards and why he has struggled with depression in retirement.

Greatest Fights - Ricky Hatton on Hatton v Tszyu

Adam Booth

Don King

After Eddie Hearn revealed he's planning to put on fights in his back garden, are we a step closer to the return of professional boxing? Mike and Steve debate the logistical issues with trainer Adam Booth, as well as looking at the path Booth took becoming a world title-winning trainer.

Boxing in Eddie Hearn's back garden; and Adam Booth on training and getting destroyed by Don King

David Haye

Tyson V Spinks

Former heavyweight world champion David Haye joins Mike Costello and Steve Bunce to rewatch the night in 1988 when a 21-year-old Mike Tyson was at his most fearsome in the ring, destroying Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. They delve into the circumstances surrounding the fight including Donald Trump's involvement in putting it on, and debate Tyson's legacy among the greatest of all time.

Former heavyweight world champion David Haye joins Mike Costello and Steve Bunce to rewatch the night in 1988 when a 21-year-old Mike Tyson was at his most fearsome in the ring, destroying Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. They delve into the circumstances surrounding the fight including Donald Trump's involvement in putting it on, and debate Tyson's legacy among the greatest of all time.

Greatest Fights - Tyson v Spinks with David Haye

Sugar Ray Leonard

Leonard v Hearns

In the first of a new mini-series, one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Leonard, relives his late stoppage of Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns in 1981. Leonard remembers how Angelo Dundee's corner work was the key to inspiring his late onslaught that ended the fight, and explains how the aftermath of this fight led to a dark period in his life when he abused alcohol and drugs. 'Greatest Fights' will focus on a brilliant or significant bout in boxing history. With a new episode every Thursday, Mike and Steve rewatch the fight with a boxer - either one who was directly involved in the fight or who was heavily influenced by it. Future episodes include Ricky Hatton and David Haye.

In the first of a new mini-series, one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Leonard, relives his late stoppage of Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns in 1981. Leonard remembers how Angelo Dundee's corner work was the key to inspiring his late onslaught that ended the fight, and explains how the aftermath of this fight led to a dark period in his life when he abused alcohol and drugs. 'Greatest Fights' will focus on a brilliant or significant bout in boxing history. With a new episode every Thursday, Mike and Steve rewatch the fight with a boxer - either one who was directly involved in the fight or who was heavily influenced by it. Future episodes include Ricky Hatton and David Haye.

Greatest Fights - Sugar Ray Leonard on Leonard v Hearns

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