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Ellie Scotney joins Buncey to reflect on a historic night at the Royal Albert Hall. They start with the headline bout, where Lauren Price showcased her skill, outclassing Natasha Jonas to become a unified world champion. Buncey catches up with both fighters. They also break down Caroline Dubois' tough battle against Bo Mi Re Shin, which ended in a hard-fought majority decision victory. Plus, Eddie Hearn joins the podcast to share his reaction to the buzz surrounding the new partnership between Turki Alalshikh and Dana White, which has stirred up the boxing world.
Buncey chats to many of the women fighting at the Royal Albert Hall this Friday. He kicks things off with promoter Ben Shalom, who explains why this card is so significant and how it provides a much-needed boost for women's boxing. Along with their trainers, he catches up with both Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price who are headlining the event. Will the experience of Jonas trump the raw talent of Price? We also hear from Caroline Dubois who discusses her world title defence and her ambitions to become undisputed within the next year. And up and coming prospect Francesca Hennessy is also on the pod.
Barry Jones joins Buncey to break down a weekend filled with controversy. They start in Belfast, where Paddy Donovan was disqualified for landing a shot on Lewis Crocker after the bell. Was referee Marcus McDonald’s decision the right one? They also discuss Gervonta Davis, who appeared to take a knee in the ninth round against Lamont Roach, yet the referee didn’t rule it a knockdown. Plus, they look ahead to the historic all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall, headlined by Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price.
Barry Jones joins Buncey at the dramatic launch press conference for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn. During the face-off, Eubank smashed an egg on Benn’s face, sparking chaos. Will Eubank face any consequences for his actions? Has he already gotten under Conor Benn’s skin? We hear from Benn and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, as well as Eubank’s promoter, Ben Shalom.
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on an extraordinary night of boxing in Riyadh. Did the main event live up to expectation? Which fight did they enjoy most? They analyse all seven fights of what was billed as one of the best cards ever put together.
Barry Jones joins Buncey for an in-depth breakdown of all seven fights on the card. They analyse where each bout could be won and lost, and which fighter could hold the upper hand. Will the main event deliver the same tactical masterclass as the first? What can we expect from Martin Bakole just hours after he steps of a plane?
Barry Jones joins Buncey as Daniel Dubois pulls out of his world title fight against Joseph Parker through illness. They break down the chain of events that led to Martin Bakole stepping in as a last-minute replacement. Can Bakole be fully prepared on such short notice? What are the implications for Joseph Parker? Buncey also catches up with Josh Padley, who received the call to step in on Wednesday to fight Shakur Stevenson after doctors pulled out Floyd Schofield.
Buncey speaks to three of the big promoters involved in Saturday’s fight. Eddie Hearn tells us about finding a new opponent for Shakur Stevenson after Floyd Schofield was pulled out of the fight. Frank Warren talks Daniel Dubois, building a heavyweight empire and why Hamzah Sheeraz will be a superstar. And Golden Boy’s Oscar de la Hoya explains why the Madrimov-Ortiz fight is the one to look out for. And Joe Gallagher sits down with Buncey for a sombre and emotional chat after announcing last week he has cancer.
Buncey goes inside Joseph Parker’s camp as he prepares for his heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois. He catches up with trainer Andy Lee, who has been working with Parker for two and a half years, to discuss the fighter’s transformation. Parker himself shares why he believes he has what it takes to defeat Dubois. Completing the trio is George Lockhart, the man behind Parker’s nutrition, strength, and conditioning.
Buncey is back in Riyadh as fight week kicks off for what many consider the greatest card ever. Joined by former world champion Darren Barker, they start with Daniel Dubois, who defends his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. Dubois shares his thoughts ahead of the fight. Also on the pod are Artur Beterbiev and Dmitri Bivol, as they prepare to face off once again, with Beterbiev aiming to defend his undisputed light heavyweight crown. They also take a quick look at the rest of the stacked card, agreeing that every fight is a true 50-50 contest. Plus, following Jack Catterall’s defeat over the weekend, they ask what went wrong for the Chorley fighter.
Buncey is in Manchester ahead of Jack Catterall's fight against Arnold Barboza Jr. He speaks to both fighters with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for Teofimo Lopez’s WBO world title. We also hear from promoter Eddie Hearn and Jack's trainer Jamie Moore.