5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

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23 HR. AGO

Beterbiev v Bivol: The Big Preview

Barry Jones joins Buncey for an in-depth breakdown of all seven fights on the card. They analyse where each bout could be won and lost, and which fighter could hold the upper hand. Will the main event deliver the same tactical masterclass as the first? What can we expect from Martin Bakole just hours after he steps of a plane?

56 min
1 DAY AGO

Beterbiev v Bivol: Bakole replaces Dubois

Barry Jones joins Buncey as Daniel Dubois pulls out of his world title fight against Joseph Parker through illness. They break down the chain of events that led to Martin Bakole stepping in as a last-minute replacement. Can Bakole be fully prepared on such short notice? What are the implications for Joseph Parker? Buncey also catches up with Josh Padley, who received the call to step in on Wednesday to fight Shakur Stevenson after doctors pulled out Floyd Schofield.

36 min
2 DAYS AGO

Beterbiev v Bivol: The Promoters

Buncey speaks to three of the big promoters involved in Saturday’s fight. Eddie Hearn tells us about finding a new opponent for Shakur Stevenson after Floyd Schofield was pulled out of the fight. Frank Warren talks Daniel Dubois, building a heavyweight empire and why Hamzah Sheeraz will be a superstar. And Golden Boy’s Oscar de la Hoya explains why the Madrimov-Ortiz fight is the one to look out for. And Joe Gallagher sits down with Buncey for a sombre and emotional chat after announcing last week he has cancer.

43 min
4 DAYS AGO

Beterbiev v Bivol: Inside Team Parker

Buncey goes inside Joseph Parker’s camp as he prepares for his heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois. He catches up with trainer Andy Lee, who has been working with Parker for two and a half years, to discuss the fighter’s transformation. Parker himself shares why he believes he has what it takes to defeat Dubois. Completing the trio is George Lockhart, the man behind Parker’s nutrition, strength, and conditioning.

37 min
5 DAYS AGO

Beterbiev v Bivol: Fight Week Begins

Buncey is back in Riyadh as fight week kicks off for what many consider the greatest card ever. Joined by former world champion Darren Barker, they start with Daniel Dubois, who defends his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. Dubois shares his thoughts ahead of the fight. Also on the pod are Artur Beterbiev and Dmitri Bivol, as they prepare to face off once again, with Beterbiev aiming to defend his undisputed light heavyweight crown. They also take a quick look at the rest of the stacked card, agreeing that every fight is a true 50-50 contest. Plus, following Jack Catterall’s defeat over the weekend, they ask what went wrong for the Chorley fighter.

47 min
FEB 14

Fight Preview: Jack Catterall v Arnold Barboza

Buncey is in Manchester ahead of Jack Catterall's fight against Arnold Barboza Jr. He speaks to both fighters with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for Teofimo Lopez’s WBO world title. We also hear from promoter Eddie Hearn and Jack's trainer Jamie Moore.

32 min
FEB 10

Delboy, Delicious and The Village People

Buncey is joined by Richie Woodhall to look back at Derek Chisora's penultimate fight. They ask where that performance came from as he comprehensively outboxed Otto Wallin on his way to a unanimous points win. They do however question one of the judge's scorecards. And as Delicious Orie prepares to turn professional, Buncey sits down with the 2024 Olympian. Plus, find out why West Ham is Richie's "London" club!

58 min
FEB 5

On the Road with Hearn and Barker

Buncey takes the show to an amateur boxing club in Essex and is joined by Eddie Hearn and Darren Barker. How close are we to finding out AJ’s next move? Eddie updates us on him and the fights he wants to see. They run through some of the upcoming fights in what is a special era for the sport. Olympic silver medallist Pat McCormack and British champion Reece Bolletti also pop along for a chat. And the guys discuss the importance of boxing clubs like the one they are in to local communities.

55 min

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113 Ratings

A KO of a Show

08/01/2024

Whatusaymark

As someone who is getting back into boxing in recent months, I find this podcast to be my favorite so far that covers the sweet science. I may not be a Brit, but I love the camaraderie that Steve and his guests and co-hosts have. I think my favorite interview he’s done so far was with Skye Nicolson, easily one of my favorite fighters. Not to mention the outstanding limited series he did with Lennox Lewis about Don King. Highly recommended and a must listen on my podcast rotation each week.
Boxing legends

03/27/2024

Flying1901

Barry Jones and Buncey are true boxing legends. Both men speak their truth, they do not take the knee to anyone. They speak with honesty one minute and can be hilarious the next minute. Keep up the outstanding work boys Mike Hills
The Undisputed Champions of Podcasting

03/07/2024

Mikehillslasveg

Good to see Barry Jones with Buncey again! Poor boxing heaven
Warren

09/18/2023

mashy1974

One of my favorite boxing podcasts but this episode was as bad as the heavyweight division at the minute. I loved it when buncey put it on the wbc president Thsts a good boxing journalist doing his job, I’m amazed you can sit and listen to frank and not once question the ridiculous things coming out his mouth, dubious gave him the best fight🤣🤣 he never one a round, ungano got in the round with fury after his last fight that’s what’s been planned all along all this inbetween we tried to do this we tried to do that, utter rubbish making a mockery of boxing come on buncey your better than that🥊🥊

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.