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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.

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Itauma v Hrgovic: Things Just Got Spicy

What can we read into the mindsets of both fighters after Filip Hrgovic slapped Moses Itauma following a shove off the stage? There’s plenty for Buncey and Richie Woodhall to get stuck into ahead of the heavyweight world title showdown at the O2. They also hear from promoter Frank Warren, who witnessed the fracas from just a few feet away. Plus, the guys break down where they believe the fight will be won and lost.
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Itauma v Hrgovic: History Beckons

Will Moses Itauma make history and become the second-youngest heavyweight to win a world title? Buncey sits down with the 21-year-old to find out whether making history means anything to him. We also hear from his opponent, Filip Hrgovic, who is yet to be convinced Itauma is the next big thing. Plus, Queensberry’s George Warren joins the pod, along with Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison.
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The Boxing Board Ep. 1 | Who Sits at the Top of the Heavyweight Tree?

Who sits at the top of boxing’s heavyweight tree, not just today but across every era? Chairman Ade Oladipo is joined by boxing trainer and online sensation Frank Gilfeather, alongside rising heavyweight star Johnny Fisher, for a no-holds-barred meeting of The Boxing Board. The panel tackles the current crop of giants and a tantalising fantasy fight: how would Oleksandr Usyk fare against Lennox Lewis? Johnny reveals which former heavyweight champion would give him the biggest fright when the bell rings, while Frank draws on his encyclopaedic knowledge to share the remarkable and hilarious tale of Sonny Liston’s visit to a Paisley housing estate. Then the board looks back to the radio era, debating who was king when boxing captured the nation’s imagination, and whether the sport has lost some of that meaning today. After all the arguments, memories and bold claims, only one question remains: who does the board place at the summit of heavyweight history?
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Fury v Joshua: What is going on?

What on earth is going on with the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua? Buncey sits down with BoxingScene’s Matt Christie to try to make sense of it all. Is Eddie Hearn right to ask for amendments to the contract if the fight is to take place in New York? The guys assess what we know, what still needs to be resolved and how it could all play out. Plus, with Moses Itauma fighting for his first world title at the O2 this weekend, they ask just how good the 21-year-old really is.
19 août

Punch Perfect: 5. Would Ali Survive in Today's Era & The Iron Chins

Ade Oladipo, Emily Eubank, and Liam Gough are back with another hard-hitting, no-holds-barred episode of The Punch Perfect Podcast on BBC Sounds! After a quick heads-up to mind young ears for a few explicit slips, the crew jumps headfirst into 'The Clinch' to take on a legendary mythical matchup debate. Producer Jay delivers the envelope, setting off the three-minute timer as the hosts dissect a massive claim: "Muhammad Ali wouldn't be champion in the current heavyweight scene." How would 'The Greatest' fare against modern heavyweight giants, or is classic speed and ring IQ enough to rule any era? The team has just one round to trade arguments and deliver a final verdict. Then, it's time to head back to 'The Blueprint' to build out the next critical layer of their Frankenstein GOAT. With George Foreman lock-in for power, Chris Eubank Senior for heart and resilience, Muhammad Ali taking marketability, and Oleksandr Usyk locked in for technical skill, the hosts turn their attention to physical durability: THE CHIN. This segment is all about iron jaws, standing up to ultimate punishment, and refusal to hit the canvas. Ade, Emily, and Liam pitch three elite durable fighters each, battling through tense elimination rounds to agree on the single ultimate chin to add to their growing creation. Finally, the bell rings for 'The Final Round' as Ade steps up to fire off hot takes on the sport's structural flaws. The panel goes back and forth on whether boxing desperately needs a single governing body, if the Olympic style misleads pro prospects, and if inconsistent ring sizes amount to implicit cheating. Unfiltered, expert, and packed with fiery debate—this is essential listening for fight fans.
17 août

Pat Brown on Hedges, Hype and History

Is the hype around Pat Brown real? If he beats John Hedges in September, he’ll become the quickest man ever to win the British cruiserweight title in terms of professional fights. Pat sits down with Buncey to discuss his mindset ahead of the fight, where his confidence comes from and how the “club” atmosphere in the gym pushes everyone to improve. His trainer Jamie Moore also joins Buncey to give his unique insight into the 26-year-old.
12 août

Punch Perfect: 4. Are Crossover Fights Ruining The Sweet Science?

Ade Oladipo, Emily Eubank, and Liam Gough return to give their unfiltered takes on the fight game in another punchy episode of The Punch Perfect Podcast on BBC Sounds! The gang steps straight into 'The Clinch' to take on a heated debate rocking modern combat sports. Producer Jay hands over the envelope, starting a strict three-minute timer for the hosts to dissect a contentious statement: "It is time to implement mandatory hydration testing or same-day weigh-ins." Is gimmick matchmaking pulling eyes away from true fighters, or does it bring a much-needed new audience to the sport? The trio has just one round to clash and reach a final decision. Next up, it’s back to 'The Blueprint' to build the next vital piece of their Frankenstein GOAT. With George Foreman lock-in for power, Chris Eubank Senior taking heart and resilience, and marketability already checked off, the hosts turn their attention to pure skill: BOXING TECHNIQUE. This section is all about the sweet science, masterful defence, and ring intelligence. Ade, Emily, and Liam each bring three legendary technicians to the table for elimination rounds, battling it out to select the single ultimate master of technique to add to their ultimate fighter. Finally, the bell rings for 'The Final Round' as Ade steps forward with a spicy hot take on fighter welfare and weight cutting: "Are Crossover events do more harm than good for boxing" The panel weighs the extreme dangers of drastic weight cuts against the logistics of changing a system deeply ingrained in the sport. Expertly argued, sharp, and brutally honest - don't miss out! Subscribe to The Punch Perfect Podcast on BBC Sounds, leave your thoughts in the comments, and follow along as the Frankenstein GOAT takes shape!
10 août

Russ Anber: Boxing’s Mr Versatile

Is there a more successful and more versatile man in boxing? For more than three decades, Russ Anber has been one of the sport's most respected and influential figures. A world-renowned trainer, cutman, hand wrapper, manager and proud member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, he has worked in the corners of countless world champions and been at the heart of some of boxing's biggest nights. Away from the corner, Anber is also the founder of Rival Boxing Gear, the company behind what has become the most widely used boxing glove in the world. His innovation has changed the sport just as much outside the ring as inside it. In this special episode, Buncey sits down with Anber to reflect on an extraordinary career that has taken him from humble beginnings to the very top of boxing. They discuss the fighters who have shaped his journey, the pressure and precision required to be one of the sport's finest cutmen and hand wrappers.

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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.