Boxing Life Stories

Tris Dixon
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Boxing Life Stories

Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.

  1. Edgar Berlanga On Canelo, His Hitlist, Fame, Coming Up Tough, And His Heavyweight Future

    1 DAY AGO

    Edgar Berlanga On Canelo, His Hitlist, Fame, Coming Up Tough, And His Heavyweight Future

    Edgar Berlanga talks to Tris Dixon about his incredibly tough upbringing, from foster care to headlining in Las Vegas against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga talks about the big fights he wants, the possibility of moving up to heavyweight, his family, fame, and the Canelo fight and the subsequent fallout. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  2. Steven Ward: Facing Life After Boxing, Fighting Thor (The Mountain), Big Dreams, And The Reality Of Boxing

    4 DAYS AGO

    Steven Ward: Facing Life After Boxing, Fighting Thor (The Mountain), Big Dreams, And The Reality Of Boxing

    What a journey Steven Ward has been on. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, which even included a fight in Dubai against Thor, but a career that only finished a couple of weeks ago following his defeat to Cuban Mike Perez. Ward talks to Tris Dixon about his recent all-Belfast clash with his friend, Tommy McCarthy, trying to be a professional fighter while holding down a full-time job, and why he is embracing a life after boxing, while acknowledging the things he will miss about the sport. This is great stuff. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.  This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Jack Catterall A Vital Fight With Harlem Eubank, Josh Taylor, The Boring Tag And The Sweet Science

    Jack Catterall talks to Tris Dixon about his crunch clash with Harlem Eubank, the gym's double act – Pat Brown and Dave Allen – and Matchroom's 'boring' campaign. He also talks about the science of boxing, the years of honing his skills, a possible trilogy fight with Josh Taylor and how much is actually at stake for him against Eubank. And it's a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min

  4. 30 JUN

    Harlem Eubank On Being Ready For World Class, Why He Wants Chris Jnr To Face Canelo Rather Than Benn, And Boxing As A Family Affair

    Brighton's well-liked Harlem Eubank has a deep conversation with Tris Dixon about his journey in the pros, family life, and his upcoming fight with Jack Catterall. Eubank discusses that big night in Tottenham, when Chris Eubank Snr joined his son's side for their now famous ringwalk, his own path through professional boxing, his aspirations for the future, and why now is the time to prove he is world class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min

  5. 27 JUN

    Tris Dixon On His Start In Boxing, The Hard Times In America, Search For Contentment

    A while ago, Tris Dixon was a guest on the Anthony Ogogo podcast, Getting Back Up.... Here it is. Hello, this is probably the most engaging interview I've done so I figured I would share it. Anthony did his homework and really shocked me with his preparation and this was a deep dive into my life and journey, and I shared things I'd actually completely forgotten about. I hope you enjoy it. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.   This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.   Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 26m

  6. 25 JUN

    Johnny Greaves On Life After The Final Bell, Being A Journeyman, Mental Health And His New Book

    Former journeyman Johnny Greaves, veteran of 100 fights, talks to Tris Dixon about what life has been like since he left the ring, the motivation behind his new book, and he recalls some of his most dramatic and funny stories from life on the road. Greaves also talks about something exciting that might be happening in his life, talks about getting the call to box having sunk a couple of beers on the sofa, and how he was not tested for PEDs once in his 100 fights. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.   This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.   Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  7. 23 JUN

    Deontay Wilder: Using A Sports Psychologist, His Motivation To Fight On, Joshua, Fury, And The Boxing Business

    Deontay Wilder and interviewer Tris Dixon first met in 2008 and have remained in touch. Here, in an open and candid interview, Wilder talks about his return to the ring, using a sports psychologist to regain some confidence, and the futures of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Wilder also has harsh words for the business of boxing, and talks about the pitfalls he has faced and the issues he has suffered from, and he discusses how hard it is to be a fighter in the modern sport. He also talks about why he got into boxing, and why he fights on despite having achieved generational wealth. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.   This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.  Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  8. 20 JUN

    Galal Yafai: Olympic Gold, Bam Rodriguez, Kenshiro Teraji, And Can He Make It As A Major Star?

    Galal Yafai, the WBC interim champion at flyweight, gives an honest and forthright interview, talking about his title, his progress since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and possible future fights with the likes of Bam Rodriguez and Kenshiro Teraji. Yafai also tells Tris Dixon about his hopes and dreams while he worked in a Land Rover factory, rolling the dice for two Olympic cycles, his fight with Sunny Edwards and the danger posed by Francisco Rodriguez. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.  This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
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Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”   Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.

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  • Creator
    Tris Dixon
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tris Dixon

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