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George Liddard On Gunning For The British Title, Training With Tony Sims, Believing In Himself

George Liddard, who fights Kieron Conway for the British and Commonwealth Commonwealth title, talks about the belief he has in himself and his journey. He talks about his struggles through Covid time, working with trainer Tony Sims and why be believes he can bring the glamour days back to the middleweight division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202521 min

Frank Smith On Signing Ben Whittaker, The Return Of AJ, Health Of Boxing, His Journey So Far

Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO, talks to Tris Dixon about his journey in boxing so far, including Matchroom's high-profile capture of light-heavyweight contender Ben Whittaker. Smith talks about the upcoming Matchroom schedule, about the return of Anthony Joshua, The Greatest Showmen Netflix series and how life for him has panned out since he joined Matchroom on the bottom rung only to become one of the most influential people in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 202533 min

Dylan Moran On The Injury That's Retired Him, Tyrone McKenna Wars, Life After Boxing

Dylan Moran suffered a serious head injury in his rematch with Tyrone McKenna and, aged 30, has retired from boxing. The popular Irish boxer talks to Tris Dixon about his decision to walk from the sport, why he will never look back and why he is happy with the decision he has made. He also talks about the wild first fight with McKenna, life after boxing and the drama of when the worst happens after a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 202522 min

Jamie Moore On Rebuilding Dave Allen, Pat Brown's Power, His Friendship With Ricky Hatton, And Parting Ways With Jack Catterall

Top trainer Jamie Moore takes some time to go back over his training journey, one that might lead to Dave Allen facing Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder... He also talks about lively cruiserweight prospect Pat Brown, his recent amicable split from Jack Catterall and host Tris Dixon and Jamie also discuss the tragic recent parting of Ricky Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 202554 min

Joe Gallagher On Winning His Cancer Battle, His Hectic Schedule, And New Outlook

Coach Joe Gallagher talks about the positive news regarding his cancer diagnosis, the impossibly difficult 12 months he has come through, what the future might hold and how he presently views the world in boxing and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202543 min

Nathaniel Collins On Overcoming Life-Saving Surgery, Flying The Flag For Scotland, Fitness, And His World Title Aspirations

Scotland's featherweight star Nathaniel Collins talks to Tris Dixon about what drives him to be the star athlete he is, a man who completed three Hyrox races in a weekend and is scheduled to compete in a last man standing race next month. Before that, he fights for the European title but his aspirations extend far beyond that crown. He wants world titles, he wants to fly the flag for Scotland and he wants to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ken Buchanan, Jim Watt, Ricky Burns, and Josh Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202525 min

Regan Glackin On His Title Aspirations, Family Support, And The Source Of His Determination

Ahead of his British lightweight title fight, Scotsman Regan Glackin talks about preparing for the biggest night of his career, how his mindset changes as a significant fight approaches and the exciting possibilities for Scottish boxing if he and his contemporaries keep winning. Glackin talks about his origins in football and the dedication it has taken for him to get to the cusp of winning a Lonsdale Belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 202523 min

Willy Hutchinson On Wanting Joshua Buatsi Again, Leaving Shane McGuigan, Bivol-Beterbiev & The Leading Light-Heavyweights

Outspoken Scot Willy Hutchinson talks to Tris Dixon about the ever-moving picture at light heavyweight ahead of his interesting clash with Mark Jeffers in Glasgow. Hutchinson, back with trainer Mirko Wolf in malaga, explains his split from trainer Shane McGuigan, his life today having just bought his first home, defeating Craig Richards before losing to Joshua Buatsi and the big fights and big opportunities that might lie ahead should he get through Jeffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202521 min

Canelo vs. Crawford: Big-Fight Preview (With Adam Booth)

Trainer Adam Booth and Tris Dixon look ahead to the Las vegas superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford for all of the titles at super-middleweight. How will Crawford find it moving up in weight? Who has the greater mileage, with Canelo being 35 and Crawford 37? And will it deliver on the pre-fight hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 202526 min

Dan Canobbio Talks Boxing Content Creation, Canelo-Crawford, And Tank's Mental Health

Dan Canobbio has become one of boxing's foremost broadcasters, working with both PPV.com and Netflix. He also hosts the Inside Boxing podcast with Chris Algieri, and is son of Bob Canobbio, the founder of CompuBox. Here, Dan talks about his journey in the sport, the highlights, the viral moments, and he looks ahead to this weekend's blockbuster fight in Las Vegas between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202532 min

Carl Frampton On Paddy Donovan-Lewis Crocker II, His Big Nights, And Damage

Irish hero Carl Frampton is now a pundit for DAZN but he had a glittering world championship career and is one of the finest fighters from Ireland of all time. Here, Frampton looks ahead to the huge Belfast rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan, discusses high points of his own career and also the impact that Tris Dixon's boo, Damage, has had on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 202521 min

John Ryder: Life After Fighting, Working As A Trainer, The Conor Benn-Chris Eubank Rematch, & Canelo

Former middleweight and super middleweight contender John Ryder talks about his new start as a trainer, fighting Canelo Alvarez, reflects on his career and looks ahead to the fights between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank and Canelo and Terence Crawford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 202516 min

Jack Bateson On Facing Michael Conlan In His Dublin Fortress, Sparring, And Would He Fight His Friend Josh Warrington

Leeds fighter Jack Bateson is preparing for the biggest night of his career when he faces Michael Conlan in Dublin. Bateson is a former sparring partner of Conlan and talks here about their previous work together, why it is a make or break fight for both of them, and about what he hopes his future in the sport looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 202519 min

Teremoana Jnr On His Rise As A Pro, Moses Itauma Collision Course, And Being The Future Of The Division

Australian heavyweight prospect Teremoana Jnr is making rapid progress in the professional. In the heavyweight crop, starring RIchard Torrez and Moses Itauma, he is in the next wave of big men hoping to follow on where Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, and Tyson Fury leave off. Teremoana talks about his rise, jis journey from amateur to pro, and back to amateur again, his family, and the increasing burden of fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 202519 min

Raymond Ford On Who's Next, Defeating Abraham Nova, Tom And Jerry, And PEDs In Boxing

Camden southpaw Raymond Ford talks to Tris Dixon about his recent victory over Abraham Nova, future fights and targets – such as O'Shaquie Foster – boxers talking big on social media but not backing it up, PEDs, the dream to fight in Camden and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202525 min

Nathan Heaney On The Stoke Homecoming, His Opponent's Failed Drugs Test, Tom Jones, And Carlos Adames

Stoke icon Nathan Heaney talks to Tris Dixon about his recent return to the ring on the back of the loss he suffered in February, to someone Heaney only recently discovered had failed a test for banned substances. Heaney talks about the ambitions and dreams he still has, creating that electric atmosphere in Stoke and how he's created viral moments from his ring entrances, and he discusses the middleweight picture, domestically and further afield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 202531 min

Tony Sims Talks About The Rivalry Between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank, Working With Johnny Fisher

Tony Sims talks to Tris Dixon about Conor Benn-Chris Eubank I and the scheduled rematch. They also discuss PEDs in boxing, Sims working with Johnny Fisher and the hopes he has for his young prospects at 160lbs, George Liddard and Jimmy Sains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202531 min

Regis Prograis Talks About His War With Jojo Diaz, What's Next, Passion For Boxing, Devin Haney

Regis Prograis, a two-time world champion at junior welterweight, talks to Tris Dixon about his Fight of the Year contender with Jojo Diaz, viable future opponents, his passion for the sport, old rivals Josh Taylor and Devin Haney and what PED testing he did (or didn't do) for his most recent fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202531 min

Erik Magraken: Everything You Need To Know About Proposed Changes To The Ali Act

A Bill has been created in the US to change the face of boxing, empowering promoters to create titles, leagues and alter the structure of the sport. Is it what boxing needs? Is it something that will benefit the fighters? How will it change the boxing landscape? Canadian combat sports lawyer Erik Magraken joins Tris Dixon to analyse the proposed changes and weigh it all up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 202535 min

Josh Taylor: Being Forced To Retire, Career Reflections, Winning The Lot

Former undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor won everything in his career. A decorated amateur, the Scot went on to claim WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring titles and he also won the World Boxing Super Series. The latter part of his career was plagued by injuries and he suffered as a consequence of the pandemic. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about the sad news of having to bow out from the sport or risk going blind in one eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 202537 min

Wayne Elcock: The Success Of Mad Dog's Boxing Store, Going Viral, And Building A Social Media Brand

Wayne Elcock is a former British middleweight champion and world title challenger. He is also the owner of Mad Dog's Boxing Store and here he tells Tris Dixon how he and is son, Wayne Jnr, have increased business, revenue, and footfall at the shop and online by embracing social media and expanding their horizons. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202528 min

Usyk-Dubois II: Post-Fight Action (With Johnny Nelson)

Former world cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson and boxing journalist Tris Dixon reflect on Oleksandr Usyk's resounding rematch win over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. They look back on the fight, wonder what happens next for the fighters, and review Usyk's place in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202525 min

Usyk-Dubois: Big-Fight Preview (With Adam Booth)

Trainer Adam Booth and Tris Dixon look ahead to the weekend's heavyweight bout between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Has the 27-year-old Dubois improved enough with his victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua to defeat the Ukrainian in their rematch? Has the 38-year-old Ukrainian had his day? Or will it be business as usual for the best heavyweight (and cruiserweight) of this generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202522 min

Dev Sahni: His Start In Boxing, Hosting Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou, Working With Artur Beterbiev

Queensberry Promotions' Dev Sahni sits down over coffee with Tris Dixon to discuss his start in boxing, his portrayal as a 'company man' and working his way up the ladder to hosting some of the biggest press conferences in modern boxing. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202524 min

Colin Nathan On Training Phumelele Cafu To Fight Bam Rodriguez, Usyk-Dubois, And Manny Pacquiao's Return

Trainer Colin Nathan talks to Tris Dixon about working with Phumelela Cafu and their bid to upend boxing pound-for-pounder Jesse Rodriguez in Texas this weekend. They also look ahead to the bout between Daniel Dubois and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr and the return of Manny Pacquiao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202535 min

Sebastian Fundora On The Tim Tszyu Rematch, The Return Of Manny Pacquiao And Celebrity

Sebastian Fundora talks to Tris Dixon about his upcoming rematch for Tim Tszyu, his view on the Australian and where his fight stands on a bill alongside the returning Manny Pacquiao. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 202514 min

Kal Yafai On Galal Yafai's Loss To Francisco Rodriguez, His Own Career, And Life After Boxing

Kal Yafai was a 2008 Olympian who claimed a WBA world title before retiring. Before he was done, he got to fight the great Roman Gonzalez. However, two weeks ago he was ringside to watch his brother Galal – an Olympic gold medallist – lose for the first time. Francisco Rodriguez was inspired in beating Yafai over 12-gruelling rounds, but afterwards failed a VADA test for performance enhancing drugs. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 202527 min

Don Charles: The Big Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois Preview Episode

Coach Don Charles opens up fight week with a look ahead to the weekend's bout between his IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois and Usyk boxed in Poland a couple of years ago, but with the experience of beating Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua behind him, Charles tells Tris Dixon that Dubois is a new man now. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202554 min

Michael Conlan: Returning To Action, PEDs In The Sport, The Boxing Business

Michael Conlan talks to Tris Dixon about the business of boxing, his journey to date, and what he has left to achieve. Conlan also addresses the topic of PEDs in boxing, discusses his next opponent – Jack Bateson – and how running has become his passion. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202532 min

Chris Billam-Smith On Controlling His Rage At Brain Damage Threats, Jake Paul, The Leading Cruiserweights And Camp Life

"The Gentleman" Chris Billam-Smith talks to Tris Dixon about where his immediate future lies and looks over the recent performances of his cruiserweight rivals. – and Jake Paul Billam-Smith also reveals the rage he felt after previous opponent Brandon Glanton threatened him with "brain damage" ahead of their April fight, discusses new additions to McGuigan's Gym, heading to New York to support Ellie Scotney, family life, and why he did not stay at the stadium to watch Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 202531 min

Edgar Berlanga On Canelo, His Hitlist, Fame, Coming Up Tough, And His Heavyweight Future

Edgar Berlanga talks to Tris Dixon about his incredibly tough upbringing, from foster care to headlining in Las Vegas against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga talks about the big fights he wants, the possibility of moving up to heavyweight, his family, fame, and the Canelo fight and the subsequent fallout. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 202539 min

Steven Ward: Facing Life After Boxing, Fighting Thor (The Mountain), Big Dreams, And The Reality Of Boxing

What a journey Steven Ward has been on. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, which even included a fight in Dubai against Thor, but a career that only finished a couple of weeks ago following his defeat to Cuban Mike Perez. Ward talks to Tris Dixon about his recent all-Belfast clash with his friend, Tommy McCarthy, trying to be a professional fighter while holding down a full-time job, and why he is embracing a life after boxing, while acknowledging the things he will miss about the sport. This is great stuff. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 202548 min

Jack Catterall A Vital Fight With Harlem Eubank, Josh Taylor, The Boring Tag And The Sweet Science

Jack Catterall talks to Tris Dixon about his crunch clash with Harlem Eubank, the gym's double act – Pat Brown and Dave Allen – and Matchroom's 'boring' campaign. He also talks about the science of boxing, the years of honing his skills, a possible trilogy fight with Josh Taylor and how much is actually at stake for him against Eubank. And it's a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 202523 min

Harlem Eubank On Being Ready For World Class, Why He Wants Chris Jnr To Face Canelo Rather Than Benn, And Boxing As A Family Affair

Brighton's well-liked Harlem Eubank has a deep conversation with Tris Dixon about his journey in the pros, family life, and his upcoming fight with Jack Catterall. Eubank discusses that big night in Tottenham, when Chris Eubank Snr joined his son's side for their now famous ringwalk, his own path through professional boxing, his aspirations for the future, and why now is the time to prove he is world class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202531 min

Tris Dixon On His Start In Boxing, The Hard Times In America, Search For Contentment

A while ago, Tris Dixon was a guest on the Anthony Ogogo podcast, Getting Back Up.... Here it is. Hello, this is probably the most engaging interview I've done so I figured I would share it. Anthony did his homework and really shocked me with his preparation and this was a deep dive into my life and journey, and I shared things I'd actually completely forgotten about. I hope you enjoy it. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 20251h 25m

Johnny Greaves On Life After The Final Bell, Being A Journeyman, Mental Health And His New Book

Former journeyman Johnny Greaves, veteran of 100 fights, talks to Tris Dixon about what life has been like since he left the ring, the motivation behind his new book, and he recalls some of his most dramatic and funny stories from life on the road. Greaves also talks about something exciting that might be happening in his life, talks about getting the call to box having sunk a couple of beers on the sofa, and how he was not tested for PEDs once in his 100 fights. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 202536 min

Deontay Wilder: Using A Sports Psychologist, His Motivation To Fight On, Joshua, Fury, And The Boxing Business

Deontay Wilder and interviewer Tris Dixon first met in 2008 and have remained in touch. Here, in an open and candid interview, Wilder talks about his return to the ring, using a sports psychologist to regain some confidence, and the futures of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Wilder also has harsh words for the business of boxing, and talks about the pitfalls he has faced and the issues he has suffered from, and he discusses how hard it is to be a fighter in the modern sport. He also talks about why he got into boxing, and why he fights on despite having achieved generational wealth. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202543 min

Galal Yafai: Olympic Gold, Bam Rodriguez, Kenshiro Teraji, And Can He Make It As A Major Star?

Galal Yafai, the WBC interim champion at flyweight, gives an honest and forthright interview, talking about his title, his progress since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and possible future fights with the likes of Bam Rodriguez and Kenshiro Teraji. Yafai also tells Tris Dixon about his hopes and dreams while he worked in a Land Rover factory, rolling the dice for two Olympic cycles, his fight with Sunny Edwards and the danger posed by Francisco Rodriguez. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 202525 min

Keith Thurman: His Return To The Ring, Wanting Big Fights At 154lbs, His Inspirational Start And Biggest Moments

Keith Thurman talks to Tris Dixon about getting back in the ring and blitzing Brock Jarvis, his prolonged spells on inactivity, wanting to get into the mix at 154lbs and his career highs and lows. Thurman also discusses his start in boxing, from being trained by a school janitor in Florida all the way to winning world titles and headlining in Las Vegas. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 202530 min

John DiSanto: Preserving Philadelphia's Boxing History, Muhammad Ali's Deer Lake Camp, And A Gravestone For Gil Turner

Boxing historian John DiSanto has run the PhillyBoxingHistory website for more than 20 years and he has made it a mission to preserve as much of Philadelphia's boxing history as possible. Among his many projects is raising funds for gravestones for deceased fighters buried in unmarked graves and, among others, he has done that for Tyrone Everrett and Matthew Saad Muhammad. He is presently raising funds for a headstone for former contender Gil Turner. (Click here to donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/gil-turner-gravestone-fund) Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his concerns for the Blue Horizon and Joe Frazier's Gym, what has become of Muhammad Ali's trianing camp at Deer Lake, and much more. Follow Tris on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202552 min

Ohara Davies: Fake Media, Playing A Character, Why He Is Coming Back, Respect For Anthony Joshua

Ohara Davies talks to Tris Dixon about his return to the ring in Ghana and the lowest of the lows he felt last year. Davies talks about playing a character in boxing, the fake friends within the sport, his incredible respect and admiration for Anthony Joshua, and the aspirations he still has in boxing. Ohara Davies for BoxingScene – https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/returning-ohara-davies-hoping-to-finish-as-a-nice-guy Follow me @trisdixon on X and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 202524 min

Spencer Fearon On The Sad Passing Of James Cook MBE, The David Walker War And Tunde Ajayi

Spencer Fearon shares his memories of James Cook MBE, who passed away last week. Fearon talks to Tris Dixon about their times together, prompting both laughter and sadness, reflects on his own career but it's the wonderful James Cook that features most in their conversation. https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/the-lucky-ones-got-to-know-james-cook James Cook MBE INTERVIEW – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG9059667779 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 202541 min

#259 Vinny Paz

One of the most colorful of all boxing champions, Vinny Paz talks to Tris Dixon about his incredible life in boxing. He discusses the movie of his life, Bleed For This, with Miles Teller in the lead role, his famous feuds and big fights, going into detail to talk about his contests with Roberto Duran, Roy Jones, the late Greg Haugen, Dana Rosenblatt, and countless others. (This episode was recorded before Vinny was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and before the passing of his greta rival, Haugen). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 202554 min

Callum Simpson On Building A Fanbase, Wanting Big Fights, And Working With Sky/Boxxer

Barnsley super middleweight star Callum Simpson talks to Tris Dixon about the remarkable popularity that has seen him twice box at his hometown football stadium, his big rivals at 168, the likelihood of him moving up in weight and his sweet tooth. Simpson also discusses his journey from fighting on the small halls, building his fanbase and how it has grown since working with Sky Sports and Boxxer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 202529 min

Josh Kelly Discusses New-Found Confidence, 'Killer' Vergil Ortiz, Testing Himself And Golf

Josh Kelly talks to Tris Dixon about life in and out of the ring, and how he has changed his mindset from someone who had suffered with anxiety to someone who desperately wants to fight the best at 154lbs. Kelly talks about the best fighters in his division, his relationship with trainer Adam Booth, his relationship with golf, and how he has matured in recent years. Please give this podcast a rating and review if you enjoy it, share with others. I can be reached @trisdixon on instagram and X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 202527 min

Lucas Roehrig On Working With George Groves, Sparring Opetaia, Targeting Aloys Jnr And Viddal Riley

Tris Dixon speaks to Lucas Roehrig, the undefeated cruiserweight prospect and recent Wasserman signing who is managed and trained by George Groves. Roehrig discusses his early development, learning the ropes in and out of the ring, sparring top 200-pounders like Chris Billam-Smith and Jai Opetaia, his hopes for the future, and whether he will ever fall out with his mentor, Groves, the way Rocky did with his starlet Tommy Gunn in Rocky V!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 202522 min

Kyrone Davis On Wanting Tough Nights, The Middleweight Division, And Why No One Wanted Him After He Fought Benavidez

Kyrone Davis is a dangerous middleweight contender who is not high on the list for any of the champions to face. Having defeated unbeaten prospect Elijah Garcia last year, he takes on an unbeaten Cuban – Yoenlis Hernandez – this weekend. It is another tough fight, for a man who has done much of his work in Philadelphia. Davis, who has also fought the likes of David Benavidez, moving up in weight and facing him at short notice, could be just a win away from the title shot he craves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202515 min

Paddy Donovan On The Heartbreak Of His First Loss, Revenge On Lewis Crocker, And Being In Camp With Whittaker, Sheeraz And Parker

Paddy Donovan suffered the first defeat of his career when he was disqualified in Belfast against Lewis Crocker in March. Donovan was heartbroken and distraught at the time. His team immediately filed for a rematch and the IBF granted it, meaning he will likely face Crocker again – probably back in Belfast in September – with the winner due to challenge Jaron Ennis. Donovan also talks to Tris Dixon about being part of one of the leading stables in boxing, with coach Andy Lee also working with Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker and Hamzah Sheeraz. Read the full interview here https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/paddy-donovan-is-ready-to-write-a-new-ending-to-rivalry-with-lewis-crocker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202521 min

Caleb Plant On Being Boxing's Enforcer, His Tough Upbringing, Stepping On Charlo

Caleb Plant boxes Jose Armando Resendiz this weekend in Las Vegas, with Jermall Charlo in a separate bout in the hope that they meet later this year. Plant is one of the most interesting characters in boxing today, principled, tough, he does not know how to take a backward step. The former super-middleweight champion talks to Tris Dixon about the rough upbringing that has made him, the losses he has suffered, and his hopes for the future. Read the full interview here https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/caleb-plant-if-i-ask-someone-to-leave-me-alone-its-not-a-request-its-a-demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202520 min

#258 Matty Floyd

Light-heavyweight contender Matt Floyd is desperate for a big fight. The 15-1 (10 KOs) Australian has even chased down bouts with the likes of Tommy Fury and other influencers, having found his options restricted in Australia. That is, in part, because he has served prison time. As a child who was abused by pedophiles, Floyd made it his mission to hunt pedophiles and torture them. It resulted in him going to jail, but now he is looking for career opportunities and for a fighter – and promoter – to take a chance on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 20251h 5m