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Over the moon to welcome Gary on to the show - a hugely respected guy both for his achievements in his own boxing career and also for what his fighters have gone on to achieve during his career as a coach. We discuss a range of important topics including - his time working with Enzo Calzaghe and being a team mate of Enzo’s son, the great Joe Calzaghe - the balance between being a boxing trainer…
Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing. He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing…
Join Kevin Graham as he interviews Mark Collins, delving into the transformative power of boxing. Discover how boxing impacts personal development, the differences between amateur and professional boxing, and the importance of mentorship. Mark shares insights from his coaching career, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and community.
Wayne McCullough, Northern Ireland's first WBC World Champion, shares his insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the impact of the sport on communities. He reflects on his experiences from the golden age of boxing in the 90s, the significance of defense in training, and the decline of amateur boxing in the US. McCullough emphasizes the need for better community…
The Queensberry show in Manchester provided some great fights but the main event was atrocious - and perhaps someone should have seen this coming. Zach Parker and his team put together an effective game plan, so good that both Joshua Buatsi and Michael Alexander seemed unable to get their respective jobs done. Comparisons to similarly awful fights in recent times, a look at the undercard upon…
Josh Taylor's defeat to Ekow Essuman in front of the Scottish fans may well be the last we see of him...but who gets to make that decision? If he does bow out he'll go down as one of our best ever, and he may well follow fans' favourite Leigh Wood who looks perhaps even more likely to retire. Whatever happens, the two men have been phenomenal fighters to watch.
This week's guest is Finn Kenny, a nutritionist working with combat sports athletes. We discuss Finn's background, favorite fighters, and the importance of nutrition in boxing. The conversation highlights the recent Eubank vs. Benn fight, focusing on weight management and hydration strategies for fighters. Finn emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition and hydration for optimal performance…
What a legend we have with us this time around! Frank Gilfeather shares his remarkable journey from being an amateur boxing champion to becoming a social media influencer at the age of 79. He discusses the evolution of boxing techniques, the legacy of legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, and the importance of coaching and leadership in sports. Frank reflects on his early memories in boxing,…
The eyes of the world are on this fight and it’s going to generate MASSIVE dough! I’ve been back and forth over the last 48 hours on this with the weight particularly being a massive factor.
Some thoughts on a very talented young man who has a complicated relationship with his public image and a great mentor in his corner who he will need more than ever after last night #benwhittaker #andylee #whittakercameron2
