Anthony Crolla joins Buncey to break down a weekend that failed to live up to the hype. With major cards in New York, Riyadh, and Las Vegas featuring some of boxing’s biggest names, it was billed as one of the sport’s greatest ever weekends, yet it delivered little of the drama promised. What’s going on with Ryan Garcia? Is Canelo showing signs of …

Eddie Hearn on the epic Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn fight, the already contracted rematch he'd like to see in late September, and Benn's future at welterweight. Eddie Hearn is in New York ahead of the Fatal Fury triple header of Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero, Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza and Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez. PLUS: the latest on Tyson Fu…

Buncey is in London to speak to Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois ahead of their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in July. We also hear from promoter Frank Warren, and get analysis from former world champion Barry Jones.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on an extraordinary night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Chris Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn. We hear from both fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Buncey is joined by Carl Frampton and Conor Benn's trainer Tony Sims. They discuss the news that Chris Eubank failed to make the 160lbs weight limit, coming in 0.8oz over. We also hear from both fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Buncey sits down with Barry and Eddie Hearn to talk about this weekend's fight and the legendary clashes between their fathers. Barry promoted the first showdown between Eubank and Benn, and now Eddie takes the lead as promoter for Saturday’s bout.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Buncey sits down with two people that know both fighters better than most. John Ryder has been part of the same gym as Benn for 10 years, and Harlem Eubank is Eubank Jr's cousin and is part of his team.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Buncey is joined by Barry Jones as Eubank and Benn face off at the grand arrivals in London. They speak with promoters Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom and dive into the 35-year history behind this rivalry.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Buncey is joined by Andy Clarke as Ben Whittaker gets back to winning ways in Birmingham, stopping Liam Cameron in the second round. We hear from Whittaker himself, his opponent Cameron, as well as his coach Andy Lee and promoter Ben Shalom. Plus Frazer Clarke is on the pod after his first-round stoppage of Ebenezer Tetteh.…

Buncey joins Michael Watson as he walks a mile through the streets of London to raise money for charity. Back in 1991, during his fight with Chris Eubank, Watson was caught by a brutal uppercut and collapsed soon after the bout. He spent 40 days in a coma. Surrounded by friends and family as he made his way up The Mall, Buncey chats to Watson himse…

Legendary promoter Bob Arum joins Buncey to reflect on his remarkable 70-year journey in boxing. From working with Muhammad Ali to guiding Tyson Fury, he shares some of his most treasured memories from a lifetime in the sport.By BBC Radio 5 Live

On this edition of the show In “The Last Bell,” award-winning author Donald McRae reflects on six tumultuous years in boxing, grief, and redemption—featuring Tyson Fury, Canelo Álvarez, and more it is more than just a boxing book — it's a raw, emotional ringside journey through six years of triumph, tragedy, and truth. From Tyson Fury’s comeback to…

Regional evolution David Bainbridge, a director of planning in the Savills' South Central planning team, joined us for the latest Battle & Bunce Talking Property podcast. He provides a snapshot into the various changes proposed for local government across the Golden Triangle. David can boast a rare mix of experience including more than 20 years in …

Oxfordshire – The Developers Forum. Interview with Rachel Wood, managing director of Sladen Estates, and Charles Butters, who is strategic property advisor to Oxfordshire County Council and founder & director of Sulgrave Advisors. Oxfordshire is going through a once in a lifetime series of growth changes. Driven by massive investment across the Gol…

As we pay tribute to George Foreman after his death at the age of 76, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look back on the most famous fight of them all: Muhammad Ali v George Foreman, Zaire 1974 in the Rumble in the Jungle. Episode first released in 2019.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Eddie Hearn in Orlando previews Austin 'Ammo' Williams' big fight with Patrice Volny, Omari Jones' pro debut, the Edgar Berlanga situation, Chris Eubank Jr's fine for slapping Conor Benn, Mauricio Lara's failed drugs test, admits a deal is being worked on for Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Richardson Hitchins' next move and more!…

Welcome to another edition of Talking Sports Books with Tim Caple! In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Elton Welsby, who takes us through his remarkable career in football and the release of his highly anticipated autobiography, Game for a Laugh. For over four decades, Elton has woven his love for football into a captivating career—repo…

Matchroom talk exclusively to Eddie Hearn following the news Floyd Schofield is out of the Shakur Stevenson fight and 15-0 Josh Padley has stepped in on three days notice to challenge for the WBC World Lightweight Title this Saturday on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard in Riyadh.

In this edition of the show Boxing is the main feature with Carl Frampton, Steve Bunce and this editions book choice Steve Hunt's book looking back at the heavyweight Championship Fights of the 1980'S and yes every single one of them .Mike Tyson apart history wasn't kind to the champions of the 80's but we thought it was high time for a re-appraisa…

'Black Flash' Pat Barrett joins David Diamante in Manchester to preview Nephew Zelfa's fight with Jazza Dickens, looking back on his own career which saw British & European Title success plus a shot at the World Title, his time under the legendary coach Brian Hughes, a dip into his mindset and drive to success, touching on his stories away from the…

Golden Boy's CEO Oscar De La Hoya believes his side will score a whitewash over Eddie Hearn's Matchroom when Arnold Barboza fights Jack Catterall, Floyd Schofield challenges Shakur Stevenson and Vergil Ortiz's meets Israil Madrimov over the next two weeks.

Eddie Hearn talks exclusively to Matchroom Boxing from HQ in Brentwood on Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza in Manchester on February 15; the latest on Dalton Smith-Adam Azim, Anthony Joshua, Canelo vs Jake Paul & Terence Crawford, Johnny Fisher-Dave Allen & more!

Hugo Haig is director of Lochailort Investments. Just as one of his most significant schemes is unveiled, he gave us a preview and offered thoughts on the way forward in the latest Battle & Bunce Talking Property podcast. Old Town is the latest iteration of the redevelopment of the Kennet Centre in Newbury. Lochailort initially proposed Eagle Quart…

Matchroom's Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton are back with a slightly different Pod to the usual Flash Knockdown. Whilst plans are in place for a revamped format, 2025 is previewed ahead of our landmark 12 hour dual broadcast this Saturday in Nottingham headlined by Dalton Smith's European Title fight and Diego Pacheco's Super Middleweight showdown a…

Fresh from the ink drying on the fight contract, Conor Benn talks exclusively to Matchroom to announce his much anticipated grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr is back on. 'The Destroyer' insists things are now personal and that the fight will go early. A date and venue will be confirmed shortly.

Back home in Dublin, Katie Taylor spends some time answering questions from her loyal fanbase hosted by Steve Bunce at the Sports Direct / Everlast store in Carrickmines just outside of Dublin on Saturday 11 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.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Jamie and Scott are in Riyadh for the huge rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Undercard fighters Peter McGrail and Demsey McKean discuss their respective fights against Rhys Edwards and Moses Itauma, Al Foran goes through his legendary impersonation list and Sunny Edwards talks his career and why he thinks Usyk will retain his World Tit…

Fresh from landing in Riyadh, we catchup with Eddie Hearn just three days out from the monster Heavyweight World Title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Hearn admits he's changed his mind and is backing The Gypsy King. Eddie also talks Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen and why a future fight with Dillian Whyte might be of interest, the lates…

Welcome to the final show of the year where we look back at some of the best moments from the last 12 months, we will hear from David Pleat, Steve Bunce, Andy Clarke, Maurice Hope, Gary Newbon and we will look back at the greatest football tournaments forgotten by time but bought back to life in the pages of "Tin Pot" by Simon Turner Tinpot is the …

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.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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 …

Former WBC World Featherweight Champion Juan Laporte joins David Diamante in his home country of Puerto Rico to recall some legendary battles with Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Laporte also talks his upbringing and move to New York plus life after retirement a…

We catchup with Eddie Hearn in Puerto Rico to breakdown Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins this Saturday, dissect the monster Feb 22 card in Riyadh and hear why Boots Ennis is not fighting Ortiz, the latest on Conor Benn vs Barrios or Eubank, Anthony Joshua's return and the final shows of 2024.

Legal trends in the housing market Brian Dowling, residential development partner at law firm Boyes Turner, joined us for the latest Battle & Bunce Talking Property podcast. Based in Reading, Brian works across the Berkshire and South East UK property markets representing developers of all sizes, but in particular, SME housebuilders and sees, first…

Former British, Commonwealth, European and three time World Welterweight Title challenger Colin Jones MBE joins David Diamante for episode 79 of the Matchroom Radio Podcast. ‘The Punch’ recalls his savage knockouts over Kirkland Laing and Hans Henrik Palm plus his World Title attempts against American duo Milton McCrory and Don Curry. The Welsh leg…

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.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Following our signing of Team GB Olympian Pat Brown, over 250 fans flocked to Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester to celebrate the occasion. Earlier in the day Matchroom’s Scott Hammerton spoke with Pat himself, promoter Eddie Hearn, manager Sam Jones and trainers Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis to find out why ‘The Bomber’ can go all the way in the pro ga…

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 De…

Welcome back to "Talking Sports Books" this is the audio version of the show remember you can watch the video of this edition here as well. On this show I am joined by the the man who has been the pen and voice of Boxing for close to 4 decades. Steve Bunce has been a fixture of Boxing coverage over the years and continues to be the most in demand B…

Welcome back to "Talking Sports Books" and this is the very first video edition of the show you can also access the audio only version as well if you prefer. On this show I am joined by the the man who has been the pen and voice of Boxing for close to 4 decades. Steve Bunce has been a fixture of Boxing coverage over the years and continues to be th…

"Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. …

So we have a first with this edition or preview of "Talking Sports Books" as this is the first edition to appear in both video and audio formats. Here's a preview of the upcoming show later this week with the legendary Boxing writer and broadcaster Steve Bunce as we look at his new book "Around the World in 80 Fights" which looks back over Steve's …

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 T…

Jamie and Scott are back with a bumper episode from Matchroom HQ. Broadcaster Kate Scott joins us from Dallas ahead of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2, Shabaz Masoud reflects on his recent win over Liam Davies, Mike Costello runs over the recent boxing news, Maxi Hughes talks Gary Cully and takes on our charity quiz plu…

"Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. I hope for your salvation, O Lord, an…

Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your t…

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 questio…

Eddie Hearn reacts to news Conor Benn is now fully cleared and free to continue his boxing career before previewing Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez fight week in Philadelphia.

Welcome back to the new edition of the show and coming up we head back to the 1980's when the goundworks were underway for the biggest changes in the history of football as the balance of power began its shift from to associations to the tv companies when the era of commercialism really got underway. Set against a backdrop of economic recession, ra…