The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

By: Matt Christie and Alex Steedman
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  • Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest boxing news headlines, review and preview the big fights and speak to the many fascinating characters who make boxing what it is.




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  • NO SPORT FOR OLD MEN
    Nov 20 2024

    As expected, Mike Tyson looked old, slow and vulnerable while being outpointed by Jake Paul in an unedifying, forgettable encounter.


    But what do the incredible viewing figures - it was seen in 60m homes - mean for the sport of boxing?


    At least Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano turned in a terrific scrap and, out in Saudi, Gilberto Ramirez was too slick for a beyond brave Chris Billam-Smith.


    Finally, a treat in This Week as Smokin’ Bert Cooper turns in an inspired showing to almost show Evander Holyfield.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • THIRD TIME LUCKY?
    Nov 14 2024

    Conor Benn last week announced, for the third time in two years, that he had been ‘cleared’ to fight. Is this really the end of the matter?


    Elsewhere, Turki Alalshikh announced his aquirement of The Ring and, if that wasn’t enough, a $20m deal for Naoya Inoue.


    In action was Jaron Ennis, merely going through the motions, while Keyshawn Davis showcased his limitless potential.


    This Week marks the anniversary of the epic opener between Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • SNAKES AND LADDERS
    Nov 4 2024

    With the Daniel Dubois-Anthony Joshua rematch seemingly off the table, we examine the leading contenders to take on Dubois and ponder what the future may hold for Joshua.


    There’s Queensberry’s deal with DAZN to discuss along with the long-term position of Frank Warren in the business after he recently admitted he had considered retirement.


    We also reflect on all the action from the weekend, including Shabaz Masoud’s majestic victory over Liam Davies, and there’s a special report from the amateur Under-19 World Championships.


    In This Week, we head back to 1989 and Sugar Ray Leonard taking on Donnie Lalonde.

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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