Best Daniel Hearn Podcasts (2025)

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Parker v Wardley: The Heavy Waiting Game. 34:54

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Big-time boxing returns to the O2 in October. Former world champion Barry Jones joins Buncey to look ahead to the heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley, with the winner in line to face undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. But who is taking the bigger gamble? We hear from both fighters and promoter Frank Warren.…

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Riley went from Dark Web drug trafficking and paranoia to recovery, rebuilding family connections, and working in treatment. 57:44

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Send us a text Riley’s story takes us deep into the world of addiction, drug trafficking, paranoia, and ultimately recovery. From selling weed as a teenager to moving pounds of drugs through the Dark Web, Riley lived like his life was a movie—until the money, power, and paranoia consumed him. After near misses with law enforcement, psychosis, and l…

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Eubank v Benn II: The First Face-Off 47:44

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Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey speaks to Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their November rematch at the Tottenham Hostpsur Stadium. He also hears from their respective promoters, Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn. Plus, fresh from winning his first world title, Lewis Crocker pops over for a chat.…

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Ricky Hatton: The Hitman’s Legacy 53:39

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Will Ricky Hatton go down as one of Britain’s most beloved fighters? Mark Chapman is joined by Stacey Copeland, Anthony Crolla, and Steve Bunce to answer that question and reminisce the extraordinary career he had both in and out of the ring. They are also joined by Frank Warren who managed and promoted Hatton during his rise through the sport.…

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Remembering Hatton with Costello and Bunce 32:09

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Buncey is joined by the former BBC Boxing correspondent Mike Costello to look back on the life and career of Ricky Hatton who died at the age of 46. They share their memories of the man who will be remembered as one of the best from the UK.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Reaction to Ricky Hatton's Death 31:02

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Steve Crossman is joined by Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall to react to the sad news about Ricky Hatton's death. Steve and Richie reflect on his life and career, his battles with his mental health, and on what he meant to everyone who knew him. As a former World Champion, Ricky Hatton will go down as one of the biggest icons in British boxing histo…

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Kaliegh River survived years of abuse, reclaimed her voice through poetry, and now raises her daughter in sobriety. 1:06:39

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Send us a text Kaliegh River shares her journey of survival, resilience, and healing after years of intimate partner violence, addiction, and intergenerational trauma. From escaping a life-threatening relationship to finding her voice through poetry, Kaliegh speaks on breaking cycles, reclaiming culture, and raising her daughter in sobriety. Her st…

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Canelo v Crawford - The Preview 28:29

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Can Terence Crawford cope with the leap in size, and is Canelo Álvarez still at his peak? Those are just two of the questions Buncey and former world champion Barry Jones ponder ahead of this weekend’s Vegas super-fight. You’ll also hear from Amir Khan, who has shared the ring with both men, and promoter Frank Warren tells us who he thinks wins.…

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Crocker v Donovan - The Preview 33:15

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Will we see a different Lewis Crocker in the rematch? Or will Paddy Donovan pick up where he left off? Former world champion Darren Barker joins Buncey to look ahead to the fight at Windsor Park. Both Crocker and Donovan are on the pod, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Meatball & Chips 30:58

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Can Molly McCann replicate her MMA success in the boxing ring? The Liverpudlian has swapped the cage for the ring, and this week she sits down with Buncey to discuss the decision, the challenges of the transition, and how she and her promoter, Eddie Hearn, have carefully mapped out the next 18 months, which begins this weekend in Belfast.…

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Thomas was tortured by bikers, led a Nazi group, and survived suicide. Now he leads a clean and sober biker club across Europe. 56:01

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Send us a text Thomas grew up surrounded by guns, drugs, and violent men. At 14, he was raped. At 16, he was tortured with bats and boiling water by a biker gang. At 24, he was second in command of a violent Nazi movement. But a suicide attempt, a spiritual shift, and a raw surrender to recovery changed everything. Today, Thomas leads one of Europe…

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Remembering Joe Bugner 40:24

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Following the death of British heavyweight legend Joe Bugner, Buncey speaks to those who knew him best. Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, whose father Andy trained Bugner, shares his personal memories and explains why he ranks him just behind Lennox Lewis among Britain’s all-time greats. Matchroom’s Barry Hearn…

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From heroin to a holy diner moment: Adam Vibe Gunton’s road to recovery and redemption. 56:30

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Send us a text From a near-death overdose to an encounter with Jesus in a diner, Adam Vibe Gunton's story isn’t just intense—it’s transformational. In this episode, Adam shares how the tragic loss of a friend led to years of addiction, and how surrender, spiritual awakening, and rapid action in recovery finally brought lasting change. Now the found…

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In Conversation with Hamzah Sheeraz 26:31

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Is Hamzah Sheeraz on his way to becoming one of Britain’s most decorated fighters? Fresh from his devastating fifth-round knockout of Edgar Berlanga in New York, Buncey sits down with the 26-year-old super middleweight to talk Canelo rumours, that unforgettable night at Flushing Meadows, and growing up idolising Amir Khan. Plus, discover how former…

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When Law Creates Homelessness: Saskatchewan Law Professor, Sarah Beuhler. 49:38

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Sarah Buhler, law professor and housing researcher, joins us to explore how eviction law, landlord power, and financialized housing are shaping the homelessness crisis in Saskatchewan. Drawing on data, case reviews, and community insights, Sarah unpacks the systems and legal frameworks that are failing our most vulnerable tenants—and what needs to …

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Jacob’s liver failed, and no one knew why. He was hiding alcohol, and his shame. This is how hope, honesty, and functional medicine saved his life. 39:51

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Send us a text Jacob didn’t think he had a drinking problem—he had a stocked bar, a man cave, and a fridge full of beer. But beneath the surface, his organs were shutting down. What began as casual drinking escalated into secrecy, daily dependence, and health collapse. His liver began to fail. Doctors said palliative care. But a lifeline arrived. T…

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Itauma v White: The New Prince of Boxing 36:28

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Are we one step closer to saying Moses Itauma is the future of heavyweight boxing? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at his devastating first round knockout of Dillian Whyte. They hear from Itauma, as well as his promoter Frank Warren.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Itauma v Whyte: Fight Preview with Warren, Hearn and Lee 45:04

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Will Dillian Whyte’s experience overcome the youthful speed and agility of Moses Itauma, or will the 20-year-old prodigy prove too sharp for the veteran? Just some of the questions Buncey poses to Queensberry's Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and top trainer Andy Lee. Warren offers the inside track on his rising star, Hearn gives his take fr…

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Sean Hemeon was a drug kingpin turned informant by federal agents . Meth, and the shame of being queer nearly killed him. This is his recovery story. 1:23:09

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Send us a text Sean was interrogated by federal agents. They were asking him to turn informant. And he did. That moment — terrifying, surreal — was the culmination of years spent running from trauma, shame, and addiction. Raised Mormon and queer, Sean lived in silence and meth helped him feel connected and accepted. But it almost killed him. From s…

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Itauma v Whyte: Meet the Fighters 26:33

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Is Dillian Whyte being unfairly written off ahead of his fight with Moses Itauma? Buncey sits down with Whyte, who explains why he's in such good shape and why he took the fight. We also hear from Itauma, who is taking a very philosophical approach to the fight. Plus, Nick Ball, David Adeleye and Filip Hrgović are also on the pod.…

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The Rise or the Return? Moses Itauma v Dillian Whyte Preview 41:54

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Is Moses Itauma the future of the heavyweight division? Barry Jones joins Buncey to preview Saturday’s stacked Riyadh card, featuring Itauma’s clash with Dillian Whyte and a world title fight for Britain’s sole male champion, Nick Ball, as he takes on Sam Goodman.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Hailey was dope sick, vomiting blood, and running with gangsters. Today, she’s clean and giving back through haircuts and hope. 42:12

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Send us a text By age 13, Hailey was self-harming. At 16, she was living in a trap house, using meth and heroin, and hiding across the street from her mother’s school. Her addiction escalated to fentanyl, psychosis, and multiple stints in treatment. She once traded a 65-inch TV for a single pill. But when her body started rejecting the drugs, she k…

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Inside GB Boxing with Rob McCracken 34:08

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How does GB Boxing’s Rob McCracken reflect on the disappointment of Paris 2024? A year on, Buncey sits down with the performance director to explore what went wrong and how preparations for LA 2028 are already in motion. He also hears from hopeful's Chantelle Reid and Odel Kamara, who will to compete at the inaugural World Boxing Championships in L…

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Coralee is a nurse, a mom, and an addict in recovery. After an overdose and a fall, everything changed. This is the story of her recovery. 57:03

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Send us a text Coralee is a Métis mother, registered nurse, and a person in long-term recovery. She lived years as a high-functioning addict—passing meds at work while hiding her own substance use. One night, after taking a handful of pills and drinking, she collapsed, fell down the stairs, and nearly died. In that moment, everything changed. In th…

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Party to Blame? Dubois, Usyk & the Fallout 46:23

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Did Daniel Dubois’ defeat to Oleksandr Usyk have more to do with what happened before the fight than during it? Buncey and Barry Jones unpack the fallout from that dramatic night, including talk of a party at Dubois’ house just hours before the bout. They explore what’s next for both fighters and whether Joseph Parker deserves a shot, despite Turki…

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Melissa relapsed the day after treatment and drove home to end her life. But in the basement, she saw something, and found her purpose. 50:58

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Send us a text Melissa Gissy is a mother of four, a survivor of human trafficking, addiction, and trauma, and a woman in long-term recovery. After a string of DUIs, a Xanax dependency, and postpartum depression, Melissa relapsed the day after treatment—and drove home to end her life. In the basement, she saw a figure. Heard a voice. And everything …

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Fight Review 33:38

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Is Oleksandr Usyk one of the greatest boxers of all time? After witnessing another masterclass from the Ukrainian, Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on Usyk becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion with his stoppage of Daniel Dubois at Wembley. We hear from Usyk himself in the dressing room, his longtime cornerman Russ Anber, and g…

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Fight Preview with Lennox Lewis and Richie Woodhall 33:10

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Can Daniel Dubois do what no other fighter has done before him and beat Oleksandr Usyk? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey on the eve of the history-making fight to discuss that and where he thinks the fight will be won and lost. They are also joined by former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who shares his thoughts.…

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Jimmy shares his story of meth psychosis, meat showers, 10 charges, and how jail and the gym helped him reclaim his mind and life. 59:12

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Send us a text Jimmy was deep in meth psychosis, paranoid and hallucinating parasites in his body. At his worst, he showered with raw meat to “cleanse” himself—leaving blood and tissue all over the bathroom floor. With 10 criminal charges, family restraining orders, and psychosis from years of meth, jail time finally forced a reset. What started as…

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Inside the Usyk camp 32:36

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What is Oleksandr Usyk really like behind the scenes? Carl Frampton joins Buncey at the press conference to get unique insight from those who know the Ukrainian champion best. Long-time corner man Russ Anber shares stories from his years working as Usyk’s trainer, cutman and hand-wrapper, while Ukrainian commentator Volodymyr Kobelkov, who’s known …

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Breaking Down the First Fight 50:15

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What can we take from the first Usyk-Dubois fight? Barry Jones joins Buncey as they rewatch the 2023 fight and break down what it tells us ahead of the rematch.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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System Taps: How Public Policy Creates Poverty w/ Colleen Christopherson-Cote 1:11:35

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Colleen Christopherson-Cote joins Dan and Donna for a compelling conversation about the systems we take for granted—and how they’re actually designed to fail people. From health care to justice, education to social services, Colleen exposes how public policy choices—not personal failings—are driving poverty, homelessness, and burnout across Saskatc…

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Frank Warren 24:09

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Is Frank Warren right to believe Daniel Dubois can beat Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday? Buncey sits down with the Queensberry boss to hear why Dubois is a changed man since their first fight. They also discuss Tyson Fury and when he might return to the ring.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Usyk v Dubois 2: Daniel Dubois, Don Charles and an Open-Top Bus 28:50

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Repeat or revenge? Darren Barker hops aboard Daniel Dubois' open-top bus with Buncey to preview Saturday night’s undisputed heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Dubois. They’re joined by Dubois himself and his trainer Don Charles.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Superb Sheeraz and Sublime Stevenson 39:03

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Has Hamzah Sheeraz just announced himself as a new force at 168lbs? After a brutal knockout of Edgar Berlanga in New York, Buncey is joined by Barry Jones to ask whether a super fight with Canelo Álvarez or David Benavidez could be next. They also hear from Sheeraz’s promoter Frank Warren, and Dalton Smith, who’s set to face Subriel Matias on the R…

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Taylor v Serrano III: Katie wins again 48:44

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Has Katie Taylor strengthened her claim as the greatest female boxer of all time? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back on a historic night in New York, where Taylor once again outsmarted Amanda Serrano. We hear from Katie herself, along with her promoter Eddie Hearn, and Ellie Scotney, who added another world title to her collection with an impres…

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Marc was a VP at 24, homeless at 28. Cocaine, shame, and ego brought him down—but recovery, fatherhood, and faith helped him rise again. 1:13:50

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Send us a text Marc became a vice president by 24 and homeless by 28. Behind the success was a cocaine-fueled climb toward total emotional collapse. In this deeply honest conversation, Marc shares how addiction, childhood wounds, infidelity, and untreated trauma brought him to the brink. Now sober since 2008, he opens up about inner child work, spi…

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Taylor v Serrano III: Big Fight Preview 45:03

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Barry Jones joins Buncey for an in-depth preview of the trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden. They’re also joined by Taylor’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, to give his take on the fight. Plus, with Ellie Scotney, Savannah Marshall, Chantelle Cameron, and Ramla Ali all set to feature on the undercard, they break do…

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Taylor v Serrano III: Jake Paul, Taylor's trainer and Serrano's Sister 32:33

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Can Amanda Serrano turn the tide and beat Katie Taylor in their trilogy fight on Friday? Buncey heads to the press conference at Madison Square Garden to put that question to promoter Jake Paul. He also hears from Taylor’s trainer Ross Enamait, Serrano’s sister Cindy, and legendary U.S. boxing journalist Mark Kriegel on what this fight means. Plus,…

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Taylor v Serrano III: Catching-up with Katie 30:09

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Buncey takes the pod to the public workout, where he catches up with Katie Taylor and her promoter Frank Smith from Matchroom Boxing. He also speaks to Nakisa Bidarian of MVP, who shares the vision behind the company he co-founded with Jake Paul. And Alicia Baumgardner joins the pod as she returns to MSG, having been part of the BBC commentary team…

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Taylor v Serrano III: Touchdown in New York 38:19

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Can Katie Taylor come out on top once again as she takes on Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated trilogy fight this Friday night in New York? Buncey has touched down in the Big Apple and is joined by Stacey Copeland to break down the main event, reflect on one of boxing’s greatest rivalries, and take a closer look at a stacked undercard that …

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Jack’s Back on Track 45:51

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Richie Woodhall joins Buncey after Jack Catterall outpointed Harlem Eubank by technical decision in a one-sided contest in Manchester. Both Catterall and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, share their thoughts on the fight. Plus, they hear from Leo Atang, Joe Cordina, Skye Nicolson and Pat Brown, who all fought on the undercard.…

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Louis shares how he went from overdosing on house arrest to becoming leadership at the jail that once held him. 1:03:13

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Send us a text Louis is a man in long-term recovery after years of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and overdoses. Once shooting heroin with his own mother and arrested with four felony charges, Lewis later worked his way into a leadership position at the very correctional facility where he was once locked up. His story is one of pain, privi…

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Catterall v Eubank: Who’s Got More to Lose? 38:01

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Will Jack Catterall look to make a statement in his fight against Harlem Eubank in Manchester on Saturday night. Buncey speaks to both fighters as they headline a stacked card at the AO Arena. He also chats with Catterall's trainer Jamie Moore, and to promoter Eddie Hearn.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Girls in the Garden 37:14

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Will there ever be a bigger night of boxing than what’s coming to Madison Square Garden on July 11th? Buncey sits down with three of the fighters on the stacked card featuring over 20 world title belts. Savannah Marshall explains why this is a bucket-list moment as she aims to add the WBO belt to her IBF and Ring Magazine titles. Chantelle Cameron …

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Joey shares how meth, crime, and a suicide attempt nearly took his life—and how recovery, faith, and family brought him back. 47:27

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Send us a text Joey is a man in recovery after years of addiction, incarceration, home invasions, and violent crime. Once on Prince Albert’s Most Wanted list, he nearly took his own life in his grandfather’s basement with a sawed-off shotgun. What stopped him—and what came next—is a story of transformation through justice, forgiveness, prayer, and …

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The Countdown to Canelo-Crawford begins 52:42

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Former world champion Barry Jones joins Buncey to unpack a busy weekend in boxing. They chat Canelo vs. Crawford as their promotional tour has kicked off ahead of their September fight. Eddie Hearn gives his take on Galal Yafai’s first professional loss, and Tiah-Mai Ayton, one of England’s most talked-about prospects, reflects on her dramatic debu…

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Nolan shares how he survived addiction, trauma, and liver failure—and how finding faith helped him learn to love again. 47:08

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Send us a text Nolan is a father, survivor, and man in recovery. After enduring trauma, addiction, street violence, and the death of multiple loved ones, Nolan found himself in a coma after his liver and kidneys failed. From drinking hand sanitizer to preaching the Word, Nolan’s story is a raw journey through loss, addiction, spiritual awakening, a…

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Ellie Scotney - The Queen of Catford 29:25

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Buncey sits down with WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine world champion Ellie Scotney as she prepares to head to New York to defend all her belts on the massive Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano card in New York. She explains how the opportunity came about to join Jake Paul's MVP stable and how it is a dream come true. She also tells the tales of how she ended u…

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Kim Carson: Inspired by Intelligence 48:03

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What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are?That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson’s Long Now Talk. In _Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era_, Carson challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charting a course through those two extremes …