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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.
Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025
Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom joins Buncey to look back on a busy night of boxing at Wembley. They hear from Adam Azim, who won the IBO super lightweight belt by stopping former world champion Sergey Lipinets in round nine. His trainer, Shane McGuigan, is also on the pod. Plus, we hear from Callum Simpson following his win, as well as cruiserweight prospect Lucas Roehrig and his trainer George Groves. And, ahead of his 49th and potentially last fight this weekend, Derek Chisora sits down with Buncey for a catch-up.
Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025
Barry Jones joins Buncey backstage to look back on a busy night of boxing in Nottingham. They begin with Ellie Scotney, who defended her belts with a gruelling 10-rounder. Ellie is on the pod, as is Dalton Smith, who only needed just one round to defend his European title. And Matchroom CEO Frank Smith also speaks to Buncey.
Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025
Buncey speaks to many of the fighters involved in the all-female card on March 7th at the Royal Albert Hall. Headlined by Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price, both tell us why they are convinced they’ll come out on top. We also hear from Raven Chapman, Kariss Artingstall, Savannah Marshall and promoter Ben Shalom.
Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025
Barry Jones joins Buncey to run through the Feb 22nd card in Saudi. They ask whether there has ever been a better line up of fights. They also hear from many of the fighters including Joseph Parker, Hamzah Sheeraz, Callum Smith and Shakur Stevenson.
Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025
Buncey is joined by Carl Frampton and Barry Jones to digest Tyson Fury's retirement. None of them are convinced that this is the end for the Gypsy King. They also hear from his manager and friend Spencer Brown, his promoter Frank Warren and his cousin and trainer Andy Lee. Oscar de la Hoya also makes an appearance on the pod, as does Eddie Hearn.
Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025
Barry Jones sits down with Buncey to preview the year ahead in boxing. They discuss the fights that have been made, the fights they want to see made, and the fights unlikely to happen.
Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025
Darren Barker and Barry Jones join Buncey look back at the year in boxing. They highlight their moments from the last twelve months in 5 Live Boxing's 2024 awards show.
Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024
Ant Crolla joins Buncey to look back at the fight in Riyadh. They hear from Tyson Fury, Alex Krassyuk, Lennox Lewis and promoter Frank Warren.
Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024
Richie Woodhall and George Groves join Buncey to breakdown where they think the fight will be won and lost. With Fury coming in 4-stone heavier than Usyk, they discuss what they could mean for the fight.
Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024
George Groves joins Buncey following an intense and unforgettable face-off between the two fighters. They discuss whether the press conference and face-off revealed any new insights. Plus, Eddie Hearn, in his new role as a TV pundit, shares his predictions for how Saturday night’s fight will unfold.
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren joins Buncey for a in-depth chat. He explains why he thinks his man will win on Saturday night and why we will see a different Tyson from the one we saw in May. Johnny Fisher is also on the pod as he fights fellow Brit Dave Allen.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to rewatch all 12 rounds of the first fight. Will their scorecards match what they had on the night? They discuss which fighter has gained more from the first one and who holds the edge going into Saturday's rematch.
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
Buncey is joined by Darren Barker as fight week kicks off in Riyadh. They hear from Oleksandr Usyk as well as his manager Alex Krassyuk. Dave Allen, who fights on the undercard, is also on the pod and he talks about sparring both fighters.
Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024
Buncey is joined by Ellie Scotney in Liverpool after watching two world title fights. We hear from both Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price after they both came away with wins. Are the pair due to fight each other next in March? Promoter Ben Shalom is on the pod and he seems to think contracts are signed.
Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024
Buncey heads to Liverpool ahead of a busy weekend of boxing. He catches up with Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price, who are each facing different opponents as they work toward a potential showdown in March. Promoter Ben Shalom is also on the pod to share his views on the two fights. Meanwhile, Dillian Whyte, set to fight in Gibraltar on Sunday, discusses his return to the ring after being cleared following a failed drugs test in 2023 and how the ordeal impacted him.
Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024
Buncey travels to West London to visit one of the city's oldest boxing clubs. He’s joined by three generations of the club's legacy: world champion George Groves, legendary trainer Mick Delaney, and Lucas Rohrig, who will be making his professional debut this weekend. Together, they discuss the gym's rich history, the challenge of relocating after the Grenfell Tower fire, and how some of the UK’s top boxing talent began their careers at the iconic club.
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down the fight between Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai. Both fighters are on the pod, as is Eddie Hearn, as they explore Sunny’s retirement announcement and Galal's path to world honours.
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn joins Buncey to look ahead to the domestic flyweight clash in Birmingham. He speaks to both Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai who both explain why they will get their arm raised at the end of the fight. And he also speaks to former world champion Darren Barker.
Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024
As Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai prepare to face each other this weekend, Buncey looks ahead to the fight with Barry Jones. They discuss the different paths the two fighters have taken to reach this point. We hear from both of them as well as promoter Eddie Hearn. And with the news that Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price are returning to the ring on December 14th (against different opponents), they are also on the pod.
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to pick through the bones of a busy weekend. They get stuck into the main event in Dallas where Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson after the pair completed eight rounds in Dallas. They both agree they never want to see the former heavyweight world champion in a ring again. The highlight of the night was the fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, with Taylor winning a unanimous points decision. And we ask where it went wrong for Chris Billam-Smith as he lost to Gilberto Ramirez in Riyadh.
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024
Ahead of two huge nights of boxing, Buncey catches up with Katie Taylor and Chris Billam-Smith. Katie is putting her super lightweight belts on the line against Amanda Serrano in Dallas on Friday, while CBS hopes to add the WBA cruiserweight belt to his WBO title when he faces Gilberto Ramirez in Riyadh the following night. Both fighters talk about the magnitude of their events and what they expect from their opponents. We also hear from CBS’s trainer Shane McGuigan.
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024
Buncey takes the pod to Edinburgh for an evening with former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor. Live at Hibs Football Club, Josh opens up about why he believes he's far from done with boxing and shares his ambitions of becoming a two-time world champion. We also hear from his wife and mother, and the audience has the chance to ask their questions.
Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024
Former heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis joins Buncey for a catch-up. They discuss the upcoming rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, and Lennox shares his view of which of the two fighters will have learnt more from their first fight. Carl Frampton is on the pod to discuss Saturday night’s thriller in Birmingham between Shabaz Masoud and Liam Davies. And Caroline Dubois gives us her shopping list of fights she wants in 2025.
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024
Fifty years after the Rumble in the Jungle, Buncey sits down with journalist Colin Hart for an eyewitness account of the iconic event. Colin is the sole surviving British journalist who witnessed Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire, on October 24, 1974. He shares his memories of that unforgettable night and explains why it continues to be one of the greatest spectacles in sports history.
Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024
Barry Jones is with Buncey as they reflect on a dramatic night at the new Co-op Live. They hear from Jack Catterall after he beat Regis Prograis on points and ask what next for the man from Chorley. Promoter Eddie Hearn is also on the pod, as is Reece Bellotti, who had his fight against Michael Gomez called off just a couple of hours before they were supposed to fight.
Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024
Buncey is at a new arena in Manchester for yet another press conference. This time, it's Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis, who will battle on Saturday at the venue. Steve sits down to discuss the fight and the undercard with Eddie Hearn, Jack Catterall, Regis Prograis, Campbell Hatton, and Pat McCormack.
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024
Steve Bunce and Barry Jones are in Guildhall, London, for a press conference to officially launch the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. With just over eight weeks to go until their second bout, Buncey speaks to promoter Frank Warren, British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley, and British heavyweight contender Johnny Fisher, stirring anticipation for yet another huge night of boxing in 2024.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024
Join Buncey in the West End as he sits down with Super-Bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney for some much-needed housekeeping. Steve and Ellie speak about Adam Azim vs Ohara Davies and look ahead to Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis. Plus, how much do the world title belts really mean?
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024
Barry Jones joins Buncey to break down one of the year's most eagerly anticipated fights. In what was a very technical 12-rounds, both agree that either man could have got the decision. They hear from Bivol’s promoter Eddie Hearn, who feels his man was robbed. They also run down the undercard and hear from Fabio Wardley who beat Frazer Clarke in under a round, and Skye Nicolson after she retained her belt against Raven Chapman.
Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2024
Barry Jones and Andy Lee join Buncey to preview the highly anticipated fight between Dmitri Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. They explore how the contrasting styles of the two fighters could pose challenges for both in the ring. Also, they break down the other matchups on the card, including Wardley vs. Clarke, Nicholson vs. Chapman, and Opetaia vs. Massey.
Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2024
Frank Warren is Buncey’s guest as we continue the build up to fight night. The Queensberry boss talks us through the fighters he has on the card. We hear from both Raven Chapman and Fabio Wardley. And Liam Cameron talks us through his remarkable journey from rock bottom to fighting on this Riyadh Season card.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024
Buncey is joined by Ben Shalom, the boss of Boxxer, who has four fighters on the card - more than any other promoter. We hear from all of them, and he shares his thoughts on what it's like to be part of a promotion of this scale.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024
Buncey sits down with Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn to reflect on the impact of Riyadh Season's first year in the sport and how it has shifted the boxing landscape. They also run through the card and discuss how each of the fights may play out. Plus, Matchroom-promoted fighters Skye Nicholson and Jai Opetaia are on the pod to talk about defending their world titles on Saturday night.
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024
Darren Barker joins Buncey as fight week gets underway in Riyadh. They discuss why this is the biggest fight in boxing and hear from both Dmitri Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. They also cast their eye over the stacked undercard.
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024
Anthony Crolla joins Buncey to review a pulsating fight in Liverpool. We hear from Nick Ball after he successfully defended his WBA featherweight belt against Ronny Rios. The guys ponder what’s next for the Liverpudlian. And we also hear from 2-time world champion Josh Warrington who shares his thoughts on the fight and whether we will see him in a ring again following his recent defeat at Wembley?
Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2024
Buncey's in Liverpool as Nick Ball prepares to defend his WBA belt on Saturday night. He speaks to Ball, his opponent Ronny Rios, and promoter George Warren. And Eddie Hearn is also on the pod to discuss the upcoming fight between Galal Yafai and Sunny Edwards.
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024
Stacey Copeland and Buncey look back at the weekend’s action. They begin with Terri Harper, who became a three-weight world champion after her points win over Rhiannon Dixon in Sheffield. They also chat about events in New York that saw Sandy Ryan hit by a can of paint just hours before her loss to Mikaela Mayer. Promoter Eddie Hearn has his say on the incident. And, we hear from Terri Harper and Rhiannon Dixon's trainer Anthony Crolla.
Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024
Buncey is in Sheffield for the world title fight between Rhiannon Dixon and Terri Harper this weekend. He speaks to both fighters as they explain why they believe they'll emerge with their hand raised on Saturday. He also catches up with Dixon's trainer, Anthony Crolla, and speaks to their promoter, Eddie Hearn.
Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024
Buncey and Mike Costello join Mark Chapman to look back at Saturday night. They speak to Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren and ask what is next for the 27-year-old. We also hear from Anthony Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn.
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024
Barry Jones joins Buncey after a dramatic night at Wembley. Daniel Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight belt by knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round. We hear from Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn. And Lennox Lewis tells why he’s disappointed with AJ’s performance.
Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2024
Carl Frampton joins Buncey to discuss where the fight will be won and lost. They take a deep delve into the mindset of both fighters and the importance of their respective teams.
Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024
Barry Jones joins Buncey for an in-depth analysis of the undercard, breaking down all five fights. They hear from Josh Warrington, Josh Kelly and Ismael Davis. And they reflect on the key takeaways from the press conference.
Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024
Buncey sits down with the three key promoters of Saturday night’s massive event at Wembley. Eddie Hearn offers a glimpse into AJ’s current mindset and explains why he believes his fighter will come out on top. Frank Warren discusses Daniel Dubois' growth as a fighter over the past year. And, Ben Shalom talks about going to AJ fights at Wembley as a fan.
Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024
Former world champion Darren Barker joins Buncey on the red carpet. Having spoken to both fighters, they discuss what they have learnt tonight about the pair as fight night approaches. We hear from Dubois as he explains why he cannot let the occasion overwhelm him. And former undisputed heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis pops in for a chat to share his memories of big fight nights and how he sees Saturday night unfolding.
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
Buncey is joined by former world champion Barry Jones as fight week kicks off. Together, they set the stage for the busy few days leading up to fight night. We hear from AJ, who explains why he believes this version of himself is the strongest yet and shares his somewhat simple approach to the fight. They also delve into the contrasting paths both fighters have taken on their journey to compete for a world title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
Buncey travels to the south coast for an evening with WBO World Champion Chris Billam-Smith. Surrounded by his fans at AFC Bournemouth, they discuss his journey from delivering Chinese food to becoming a cruiserweight world champion. We also hear from his wife, Mia, who shares her experience of being ringside when he won his world title. Chris also answers questions from the audience, including a particularly embarrassing one from his friend and trainer, Shane McGuigan.
Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024
Buncey travels to the south coast for an evening with WBO World Champion Chris Billam-Smith. Surrounded by his fans at AFC Bournemouth, they discuss his journey from delivering Chinese food to becoming a cruiserweight world champion. We also hear from his wife, Mia, who shares her experience of being ringside when he won his world title. Chris also answers questions from the audience, including a particularly embarrassing one from his friend and trainer, Shane McGuigan.
Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024
Buncey travels to the Hertfordshire countryside to catch up with Daniel Dubois' trainer, Don Charles. With the world title fight against Anthony Joshua at Wembley fast approaching, he tells us how camp has gone and what it means to be part of such a massive event. He also reflects on his early life in the former Republic of Biafra during a four-year civil war, his subsequent move to the UK, and how a chance encounter with a young Derek Chisora at a petrol station launched his career as a professional trainer.
Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024
Buncey sits down for an open and candid conversation with Chris Eubank Jr. They explore his journey from stepping out of his father's shadow to taking control of his career, covering everything from his early days as a young professional boxer to his desire to avenge the loss to Billy Joe Saunders, the possibility of a fight with Conor Benn, and a potential showdown with Canelo in May next year.
Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024
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