Fight Night Boxing Podcast

Ade and Gareth look back on a win for Jai Opetaia over Brandon Glanton which saw the Australian become the first ever Zuffa Boxing Champion! There remains question marks over Opetaia's IBF belt, the sanctioning body are adamant the he will will be stripped but the fighter himself says he is still the IBF champ and Dana White has suggested he may take legal action if they decide to strip his fighter. Speaking of Dana White, his cold war with Eddie Hearn took an interesting turn last week when Hearn signed UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall to his new Matchroom talent agency, we hear from Aspinall who tells us how the deal came about and if it effects his relationship with White. PLUS, we hear from Jazza Dickens ahead of his fight with Anthony Cacace live on talkSPORT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies get stuck into another eventful week outside the ring! Conor Benn, has his first opponent lined up since leaving Matchroom, he will fight former Super Lightweight champ Regis Prograis on the undercard of Fury vs Makhmudov. We hear from Prograis who tells us Benn has only got to where he is in the sport due to his surname. Elsewhere we discuss the growing influence of the Sela and Turki Alalshikh who is staging an event on UK soil with two of the sports biggest stars, and neither Eddie Hearn or Frank Warren is involved. Gareth brings us up to date with the ongoing dispute between Frank Warren and Sela after Warren threatened legal action against them And Oleksandr Usyk will be defending his WBC Heavyweight title in Egypt against former kickboxing World Champ Rico Verhoeven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth A Davies was alongside Johnny Nelson for this week’s Fight Night - and there was plenty to get stuck into. They kicked off with the biggest story in boxing right now: Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The lads also dug into the growing legal row between Frank Warren and Turki Alalshikh. And in the studio, fresh off a huge win, new British and Commonwealth champion Bilal Fawaz joined the show to talk about his journey and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack the weekend's action in the ring as Leigh Wood cruised past Josh Warrington in their long awaited rematch. Meanwhile, Ade was ringside to see Ryan Garcia win his first World Title, defeating Mario Barrios to claim the WBC Welterweight strap. It's been arguably more eventful outside the ring this week, Conor Benn shocked the world by announcing he will leave long-term promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to team up with Zuffa Boxing, we discuss if loyalty has any place in boxing and we hear from Matchroom founder Barry Hearn who tells us how upset he is with what Benn has done. And just when things couldn't get any stranger, Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to professional boxing to fight his former foe Manny Pacquiao on Netflix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with Adam Catterall and Spencer Oliver. On this week’s episode, the lads dive straight into one of the biggest shake-ups in boxing as Conor Benn officially signs with Zuffa Boxing. What does this mean for Benn’s career trajectory? Is this the start of a major power shift in the sport? And how serious are Zuffa about disrupting the traditional boxing model? We’re also joined in the studio by heavyweight Jordan Thompson, who opens up after suffering back-to-back defeats. And of course, it wouldn’t be fight week without drama in the heavyweight division. Tyson Fury is out of retirement… again. The Gypsy King has thrown his name back into the mix, and the boys discuss what this latest return means. All that and plenty more heavyweight debate on this edition of the Fight Night Podcast. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack a busy day in North London as Tyson Fury made his return to boxing, speaking to the assembled media for the first time in 15 months following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk We hear from him on why he returned, telling us that boxing ' needs' him, he also had some powerful words in support of Anthony Joshua following the tragic passing of his two close friends earlier this year. His father John did his level best to make himself front and centre of the event, we ask if his presence is a help or hinderance to the fight card. Away from Fury, we look ahead to two big fights this weekend, Mario Barrios fights Ryan Garcia for the WBC Welterweight title, meanwhile it could be the last dance for both Leigh Wood & Josh Warrington who meet in a long awaited rematch in Nottingham. Plus we hear from Dana White who has taken aim at Eddie Hearn in the wake of his most recent Zuffa boxing event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Gareth A Davies and Spencer The Omen Oliver from the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov launch Press Conference at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade and Gareth unpack Saturday night's defeat for Nick Ball in Liverpool, who was knocked out in the final round by Brandon Figueroa to lose his WBA Featherweight title. We hear from Figueroa who spoke to Gareth after the fight and discuss some unsavoury scenes after the final bell. Elsewhere the guys give their thoughts on Deontay Wilders explosive interview on talkBOXING and discuss the potential for Fabio Wardley to fight Daniel Dubois after Dubois called for the fight on social media And we look ahead to the third instalment of Zuffa Boxing this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith at the Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa weigh-in ahead of their clash WBA World Featherweight Title clash in Liverpool. The boys talk Tyson Fury's imminent return, Deontay Wilder vs Simon Jordan and discuss whether Conor Benn is worthy of a shot at Shakur Stevenson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack an eventful weekend of action both at home and abroad in the US! We start at Madison Square Garden where Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to become a four weight World Champion. The first name on his lips post fight was Conor Benn! He called out the Brit who stepped into the ring and went face to face with the pound for pound star, so will we really see the pair fight in what would be another catchweight scrap for Benn. Closer to home Josh Kelly become the latest Brit to win a World title, he outpointed Bakhram Murkadaliev, and could well become a potential opponent for Benn himself. Plus, we unpack an eventful week outside of the ring in the heavyweight division and look ahead to Nick Ball's homecoming fight this weekend live on talkSPORT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies discuss the surprise announcement of Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder who will be fighting in London in April Wilder had been lined up to fight Oleksandr Usyk, so with that fight now fallen by the wayside where does it leave the unified champion and the rest of the division We also take a detailed look ahead to this weekend's superfight between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson and discuss Zuffa Boxing's debut show in Vegas just gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fight Night Podcast with Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver. The boys kick things off with all things WAR Chisora, as Derek Chisora looks set to mark his 50th professional fight with a huge clash against the Bronze Bomber Deontay Wilder. The boys are then joined live in the studio by George Liddard, who breaks down what’s next in his career, his ambitions for the year ahead, and how he’s navigating the current boxing landscape. There’s also plenty of chat around Zuffa Boxing’s first-ever show - what did it deliver, what stood out, and what does it signal for the future of the sport? To round things off, heavyweight rising star Leo Atang joins the show ahead of his upcoming bout against Amine Boucetta on January 31st. Atang talks preparation, mindset, and why this fight could be a big statement moment as he continues his climb through the heavyweight ranks. Big names, big fights, and plenty to unpack - all on this edition of the Fight Night Podcast. Enjoy. 🥊🎙️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies react to the news that Zuffa boxing have signed cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia and ask what his signature means for the rest of the dvison and if he could prove to be a catalyst for more big names to join up with the new promotion They're not the only promotion causing a stir...we hear from CEO of Ivisit Boxing Ed Peirera about his plans to stage the largest open air boxing event in history in front of 140,000 people Elsewhere, Ade asks if boxing as a sport is lacking star power compared to recent years And Fabio Wardley says he will fight again in the spring, we take a look at his potential opponents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with Adam Catterall, joined by Gareth A Davies. On this episode, the guys break down one of the biggest talking points in the sport as Zuffa Boxing announce their first-ever fight card, along with the headline news that IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia has officially signed with the promotion. What does it mean for the future of boxing, and how big a statement is this move? We’re also joined by Ed Pereira, CEO of IVB, who drops in to discuss the evolving boxing landscape and what lies ahead as they look to break the world record stadium attendance. Next up, Bilal Fawaz joins the show ahead of the biggest fight of his career, previewing his British and Commonwealth title clash against Ishmael Davis on the Wood vs Warrington 2 card on February 21st. Fawaz talks preparation, pressure, and what those belts would mean to him. To round things off, it’s all about the heavyweight division. With plenty of moving parts at the top end of the sport, the boys do a deep dive into Fabio Wardley’s future and who should be next in line as he looks to take the next step toward world level. That’s all on this edition of the Fight Night Podcast. Enjoy. 🥊🎙️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies relive Dalton Smith's stunning KO win over Subriel Matias in New York on Saturday night which will be remembered as one of the greatest away day wins in British boxing history We look back on the fight and ask what next for Smith following the win and if a fight with Adam Azim is on the horizon Ade gives us his account of being ringside in Germany to see Agit Kabayal make light work of Damian Knyba, we discuss why he simply has to fight Oleksandr Usyk next after the win Plus we discuss the news that Moses Itauma's fight with Jermain Franklin has been postponed and hear from Prince Nazeem Hamed on the film Giant based around his relationship with former trainer Brendan Ingle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ade Oladipo & Gareth A Davies are back and the pair of them are looking ahead to a what we can expect to see from the world of boxing over the next 12 months! Tyson Fury has announced his intention to return to the sport so who will he face? We discuss his potential opponents and if we could see him fight AJ later this year We also discuss if it's going to be a big year for Conor Benn whon is expected to campaign back at a more natural weight class, could a super fight with Ryan Garcia be in the pipeline for him And what impact will the Saudi and TKO backed Zuffa boxing make when it is launched later this year and will it prove to be a big disruptor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with Dave Farrar, alongside former European champion Spencer Oliver. This week, we’re looking ahead to what could be a defining year for boxing, starting with the heavyweight division. How does the landscape shape up in 2026? And what’s next for the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Fabio Wardley, and Tyson Fury as the division continues to evolve? We’re also joined by one of the sport’s rising talents, Fran Hennessey. She’s on the show to discuss her upcoming clash with Ellie Bouttell, the significance of this fight, and where she feels she’s heading at this stage of her career. With 2025 drawing to a close, Spencer and I compare our Top 10 pound-for-pound lists - debating the rankings, the big movers, and the fighters who just miss out. And finally, we look ahead to 2026. What are the fights we want to see made? Thank you for listening - and don’t forget to subscribe to the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube channel for all our daily content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with me, Andy Clarke, alongside former European champion Spencer Oliver. This week, it’s our Fight Night Boxing 2025 Awards, as we look back on the biggest moments, the standout performances, and the fights that defined a memorable year in the sport. We kick things off with the biggest debate of all - Fighter of the Year. Does the crown belong to Terence Crawford? Oleksandr Usyk? Or is there another name that deserves top spot? Next up, it’s Knockout of the Year, celebrating the jaw-dropping finishes that reminded us exactly why boxing always delivers drama. Then we turn our attention to Fight of the Year. From Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr to Artur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol, 2025 gave us some absolute classics - but which bout stands above the rest? After that, we zoom out to the bigger picture. Joined by Spencer Oliver and Owen, the Boxing Fan, we debate the state of the sport. Does boxing need to change with the times, or should tradition always come first? And finally, we take a moment to pay tribute to some of the great names the boxing world sadly lost this year. That’s all for this edition of the Fight Night Podcast with me, Andy Clarke, and Spencer Oliver. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth A Davies is alongside boxing trainer Dave Coldwell to pick through Friday nigh's Netflix event , headlined by Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, and in particular where it leaves the former Heavyweight Champ He is widely expected to fight Tyson Fury at some stage next year BUT could he also take on WBO Champion Fabio Wardley in a bid to become a three tome heavyweight champion. Elsewhere we get Dave's take on the rise of Netflix in boxing, a win for Troy Williamson over Callum Simpson and the return of Naoya Inoue this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth A Davies and Ak Reyes react to Anthony Joshua's sixth round knockout win over Jake Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.