5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

BBC

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests. New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.

  • 55 minutes 59 seconds
    The best card of all time?

    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.

    20 January 2025, 9:23 am
  • 37 minutes 27 seconds
    Tyson Fury retires...again!

    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.

    13 January 2025, 8:58 pm
  • 58 minutes 14 seconds
    What to Expect in 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.

    6 January 2025, 8:54 pm
  • 56 minutes 19 seconds
    2024 5 Live Boxing Awards

    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.

    30 December 2024, 4:46 am
  • 34 minutes 51 seconds
    Usyk v Fury 2: Fight week begins

    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.

    16 December 2024, 8:38 pm
  • 42 minutes 18 seconds
    Inside Dale Youth Boxing Club

    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.

    9 December 2024, 5:25 pm
  • 29 minutes 6 seconds
    Edwards v Yafai - The Preview

    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.

    29 November 2024, 5:45 pm
  • 44 minutes 37 seconds
    Who will be Lord of the Flies?

    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.

    25 November 2024, 11:07 pm
  • 38 minutes 10 seconds
    From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

    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.

    18 November 2024, 4:47 pm
  • 56 minutes 37 seconds
    Pod on Tour - Josh Taylor in Edinburgh

    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.

    8 November 2024, 10:33 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Pod on Tour - Billam-Smith in Bournemouth

    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.

    13 September 2024, 6:52 pm
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