Boxing Social Podcast

In Episode 43 of the Boxing Social Podcast, journalist Dec Taylor sat down with former super featherweight world champion Barry Jones to discuss the weekend's action. Dec and Barry begin by addressing the controversy surrounding Josh Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight world title defence against Jack Catterall. Finally Dec and Barry breakdown Lawrence Okolie’s world title defence, Jordan Gill’s remarkable KO victory and Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai’s debut victory.

In Episode 42 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones to preview February 5th's Eubank Jr. vs Williams and Thurman vs Barrios cards. Barry and Rob also react to Queensberry Promotions' world record $41m purse bid to host Tyson Fury's bout with Dillian Whyte and where this leaves Anthony Joshua ahead of his do-or-die heavyweight title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

In Episode 41 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by Adam Smith of Sky Sports Boxing.

In Episode 40 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former IBF world middleweight champion 'Dazzling' Darren Barker. Barker discusses his recent move into management after co-founding ISG Management along with British boxing royalty Joe Calzaghe, his work as a pundit and co-commentator with Matchroom Boxing and former trainer Tony Sims' work with welterweight star Conor Benn.

In Episode 39 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones, broadcaster and commentator Andy Clarke and DAZN/talkSPORT presenter Ade Oladipo for our big 2022 preview panel show. The panel discuss the names and fights to look out for in 2022 in the United Kingdom and across the world, and make picks from across our six categories: - Prospect to Watch - Fighter to Become World Champion - Fighter to Lose World Title - Unbeaten Fighter to Lose '0' - One Fight to Make in 2022 - 2022 Fighter of the Year

In Episode 38 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt sits down with internationally renowned boxing promoter and Chairman of Matchroom Sports Eddie Hearn. Hearn discusses his early years in boxing, growing up as the son of renowned promoter Barry Hearn, and how his larger-than-life personality has affected his relationship with rival promoters Al Haymon, Bob Arum and Frank Warren. Hearn talks about the reasons behind not signing Tyson Fury and reveals what really happened in the negotiations for a heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder.

In Episode 37 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones to reflect on a packed weekend of boxing across three continents. First we reflect on Conor Benn's brutal KO victory over Chris Algieri in Liverpool, before stopping over in Dubai and dissecting IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards' win over Jayson Mama before rounding off the review section with Vasiliy Lomachenko's dominant decision win over Richard Commey in New York. Finally, Barry and Rob preview this weekend's Parker-Chisora 2 show in Manchester and give their verdict on the landscape of the white hot lightweight division.

In Episode 36 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla, commentator and analyst Andy Clarke and sports journalist Declan Taylor. First on the agenda is Anthony Yarde's terrific revenge stoppage win over Lyndon Arthur to claim the Commonwealth light-heavyweight title. Elsewhere on the show was a hugely controversial ending to Hamzah Sheeraz's bout with Bradley Skeete and an upset win for heavyweight journeyman Kamil Sokolowski. Switching Stateside, our panel reflect on wins for Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis against JoJo Diaz and Isaac Cruz respectively, as well as looking ahead to the return of three-weight world champion and former lightweight ruler Vasiliy Lomachenko against Richard Commey in New York. Finally we discuss the standing in the star-studded 135lbs division and ask what happens next for ex-lightweight king Teofimo Lopez and his conqueror George 'Ferocious' Kambosos Jr.

In Episode 35 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by Kalle and Nisse Sauerland ahead of the November 25th Wasserman Boxing Development Series show LIVE and FREE on Boxing Social.

In Episode 34 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt speaks to heavyweight duo Hosea Stewart and Matty Harris ahead of their professional debuts on November 25th live in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Social.

In Episode 33 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt sits down with renowned trainer and former professional fighter Mark Tibbs. Tibbs discusses his early years in the sport, growing up while his father Jimmy was in prison and looks back at his time working with heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte and two-weight world champion Billy Joe Saunders. With an ever growing stable, Tibbs talks the development of heavyweight prospect Johnny Fisher, as well as light-heavyweight talent Johnny Hedges and unbeaten flyweight Harvey Horn.

On Episode #32 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt speaks to unbeaten flyweight Harvey Horn ahead of his return to the ring live on Boxing Social on Thursday 25th November. Horn talks his origins in the sport, boxing as an amateur for Team GB and his relationship with IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards.

In Episode 31 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by Barry Jones and Andy Clarke to reflect on this past weekend's action and preview Teofimo Lopez's upcoming bout with George Kambosos.

In Episode 30 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by boxing broadcaster and commentator Andy Clarke. We start by reviewing Kiko Martinez's stunning sixth round TKO win over Kid Galahad to claim the IBF featherweight title in Sheffield, as well as Terri Harper's devastating stoppage loss to Alycia Baumgardner. Rob and Andy switch stateside to review Jaime Munguia's electric win over Gabe Rosado and discuss whether David Benavidez is the right man to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez next following his stoppage win over Kyrone Davis. Finally we look ahead to this weekend's action, including pound-for-pound star Terence 'Bud' Crawford's bout with all-action welterweight Shawn Porter and Irishman Jason Quigley's shot at WBO world middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade.

In Episode 29 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones to reflect on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's eleventh round stoppage win over Caleb Plant in Las Vegas. We discuss what lies ahead for Alvarez, the performance of Caleb Plant and whether Canelo still has room to improve as a fighter. Elsewhere, Rob and Barry look ahead to this weekend's Matchroom Boxing card featuring IBF featherweight champion Kid Galahad's maiden title defence against Kiko Martinez, as well as Mexican prodigy Jaime Munguia's bout with grizzled veteran Gabe Rosado in Anaheim.

In Episode 25 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by an esteemed panel of guests as we look ahead to this weekend's WBC heavyweight title trilogy bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Featuring Sky Sports' Andy Clarke, former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones and Business Insider journalist Alan Dawson, our panel reflect on the second fight in February 2020 and debate whether we will finally get a conclusive ending to one of the great heavyweight rivalries of the 21st century...

In Episode 24 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt sat down with unbeaten super-lightweight prospect Harlem Eubank. Eubank talks his recent signing with Wasserman Boxing, talks his early path into boxing, carrying the famous Eubank name and working under the guidance of esteemed coach Adam Booth. Rob asks Harlem about his vegan lifestyle, what inspired him to take up boxing and whether a future bout with Conor Benn could be on the cards following the bitter rivalry between Harlem's uncle Chris Sr. and Conor's father Nigel.

Join Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt and our esteemed panel of guests including Declan Taylor, Ade Oladipo & Andy Clarke as we react to Oleksandr Usyk's stunning unanimous decision victory over Anthony Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. #JoshuaUsyk

In Episode 23 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones for a technical breakdown of Anthony Joshua's unified heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk. One of the finest analysts in the sport, Jones assesses the keys to victory for Joshua and Usyk, gives his opinion on the contrasting physicality of the two men and discusses the light-heavyweight return for former WBA super-middleweight champion Callum Smith. Finally Rob and Barry react to Canelo Alvarez's chaotic press conference brawl with Caleb Plant ahead of their undisputed title showdown on November 6th in Las Vegas, and debate whether Plant is the man to inflict Canelo's first loss since 2013.

In Episode 22 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by renowned boxing trainer Shane McGuigan. McGuigan discusses his ever-growing stable of fighters, the evolution of his training approach, his relationship with Carl Frampton and the influence of his father, IBHOF inductee Barry McGuigan. Rob and Shane break down this weekend's heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, while McGuigan reflects on his time training David Haye and meeting boxing legends Mike Tyson and 'Sugar' Ray Robinson while training former cricket star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff. Finally, McGuigan talks training heavyweight powerhouse Daniel Dubois, WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie and preparing Anthony Fowler for his all-Scouse showdown with former world champion Liam Smith on October 9th.

Legendary broadcaster Mike Costello joined Rob Tebbutt for episode 21 of the Boxing Social Podcast. Costello discusses on the challenges of moving from radio to his new television commentary role for DAZN and looks back at the unique task of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. With a heavyweight end to the year, Rob and Mike break down this weekend's unified heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, as well as Tyson Fury's long-awaited trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder on October 9th. Finally, the two debate the recent invasion of YouTube boxing and the success of social media powerhouses Jake and Logan Paul in the sport.

In Episode 19 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by DAZN, Sky Sports and TalkSport host Ade Oladipo. Ahead of this weekend's huge unified heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, Ade recalls his recent visit to Sheffield where he caught up with 'AJ' and breaks down the keys to victory for both men on Saturday night in London. Rob and Ade preview Tyson Fury's long-awaited trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder on October 9th, as well as the recently announced heavyweight bouts between Dillian Whyte and Otto Wallin and also Joseph Parker's rematch with Derek Chisora. Finally the pair look ahead to the end of the year, featuring an undisputed super-middleweight title clash between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant, as well as a return to action for Scottish star Josh Taylor, who defends his own undisputed crown against unbeaten Chorley southpaw Jack Catterall.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined by our very own Andi Purewal to reflect on a unique 12 months of covering some of the sport's biggest names during the Covid-19 pandemic. At a time when global travel has ground to a halt, Andi has found himself front and centre at some of the biggest events in boxing; covering the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather and many more. From his first flight under the new restrictions, to rubbing shoulders with some of the sport's premier combatants, Andi recalls some of his standout moments from an unforgettable tour across America and looks ahead to a stacked schedule to close out 2021...

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt sat down with newly-crowned IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards for a in-depth interview on the Boxing Social Podcast.

In Episode 19 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by former WBA super-middleweight champion George Groves and former WBO super-featherweight champion Barry Jones to reflect on Josh Taylor's stunning undisputed title win over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas. In the first half, George Groves discusses life in retirement, former trainer Shane McGuigan's link-up with heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois and reflects on his early memories in the same camp as newly-crowned 140lbs king Josh Taylor. Barry Jones joins Rob for the second half of the episode, breaking down the mechanics of Taylor's superb stateside win, his work under new trainer Ben Davison and what lies ahead for the Scottish superstar. Finally, Barry and Rob discuss the fallout surrounding the collapse of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's mooted undisputed title showdown, preview #FuryWilder3 and react to the shocking announcement of Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt sat down with Commonwealth cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith on the Boxing Social Podcast. Billam-Smith talks his early years in the sport, life under the tutelage of rewnowned trainer Shane McGuigan, his relationship with stablemate-turned-WBO cruiserweight king Lawrence Okolie and his dream of one day fighting at Dean Court, the home of his beloved AFC Bournemouth.

In episode 18 of the Boxing Social Podcast Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by TalkSPORT, Sky Sports and Boxing Talk With Ade host Ade Oladipo to reflect on Canelo Alvarez' eighth round stoppage win over Billy Joe Saunders in Texas. We discuss the fall-out from fight night, what lies ahead for both Canelo and Saunders and preview a potential undisputed super-middleweight title showdown between the Mexican star and IBF titleholder Caleb Plant. With Eddie Hearn stating the all-British undisputed heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is '100%' set to be announced this week, Rob and Ade break down the fight and look ahead to the mammoth showdown, mooted for Saudi Arabia in August. Finally, we preview this weekend's upcoming Matchroom Boxing show, headlined by unbeaten light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi, and discuss the Croydon man's standing in a packed domestic 175lbs division.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt sat down with unbeaten cruiserweight prospect and social media star Viddal Riley. Riley discusses his return to the UK after being based in America, his rehabilitation from a back injury suffered before his scheduled bout on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr undercard and his decision to speak to a therapist. We assess Riley's standing among the domestic cruiserweight scene, reflect on his time training YouTube phenomenons KSI and AnEsonGib and discuss whether he'd be interested in a fight with controversial social media star-turned unbeaten cruiserweight Jake Paul. Finally, we talk former sparring partner Lawrence Okolie's world title win over Krzyzstof Glowacki, preview Floyd Mayweather's exhibition bout with YouTuber Logan Paul and break down the all-British heavyweight super-fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

In Episode 17 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined by esteemed boxing writer and journalist Paul Zanon. We reflect on Felix Cash's devastating third round TKO of Denzel Bentley, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's #MthalaneEdwards​ and #ChisoraParker​ cards from London and Manchester respectively.

In Episode 16 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by talkSPORT, Sky Sports and Boxing Talk With Ade presenter Ade Oladipo to review the weekend's action. We cast an eye over Conor Benn's impressive first round blowout of Samuel Vargas in London, American star Jaron 'Boots' Ennis' destructive sixth round KO of Sergey Lipinets and Joe Smith Jr.'s WBO light-heavyweight title win over Maxim Vlasov. Rob and Ade discuss the latest progress with the undisputed heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, as well as reflecting on the retirement of Carl Frampton following his stoppage loss to WBO super-featherweight champion Jamel Herring.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined in the podcast booth by unbeaten cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe. Riakporhe opens up on being sucked into gang culture in his early life on the streets of South London, recalls how a schoolteacher he terrorised became one of his biggest supporters and compares his rap skills to cruiserweight rival Lawrence Okolie. With the cruiserweight division one of the most competitive in Britain, Riakporhe casts a look at his domestic rivals, and talks a potential rematch with Chris Billam-Smith and Tommy McCarthy, as he seeks to return to the ring following a period of inactivity due to injury and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Episode 15 of the Boxing Social Podcast Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by Ade Oladipo of talkSPORT, Sky Sports and Boxing Talk With Ade. Rob and Ade react to Lawrence Okolie's stunning sixth round TKO win over Krzysztof Glowacki in London, preview this weekend's upcoming heavyweight rematch between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin and look forward to the recently announced Chisora-Parker PPV on May 1st. Featuring interview clips from Lawrence Okolie, Ricky Hatton, Kalle Sauerland and Craig Richards.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined by unbeaten cruiserweight contender Lawrence Okolie ahead of his vacant WBO world cruiserweight title clash against Krzyzstof Glowacki on March 20th.

Episode 14 of the Boxing Social Podcast sees Rob Tebbutt joined by boxing YouTuber-turned Sky Sports and talkSPORT presenter Ade Oladipo. The two talk Ade's journey from the famous green chair to his role in working on some of the biggest platforms in sport, returning to shows after lockdown and discuss the nature of working in online sports media. Next up on, Rob and Ade pick the bones out of arguably the most exciting division in the sport - the lightweights - before finishing off by breaking down rumoured heavyweight fights between Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce, Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker, as well as the potential blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

In Episode 13 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by popular ex-heavyweight Dave 'The White Rhino' Allen to cast an eye over this past weekend's action. Rob and Dave assess this past weekend's Matchroom Boxing card, dissecting crushing losses for Josh Kelly and Robbie Davies Jr., as well as wins for Florian Marku, Jordan Gill and heavyweight debutant Johnny Fisher. Oscar Valdez's sensational stoppage win over Miguel Berchelt is next on the agenda, before the two finish with four-weight world champion Adrien Broner's controversial unanimous decision victory over Jovanie Santiago.

In Episode 12 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by former WBO world super-featherweight champion Barry Jones ahead of the return of British boxing. We discuss Josh Warrington's controversial decision to vacate his IBF world featherweight title, whether Mexican unknown Mauricio Lara could be a potential banana skin and how Warrington's decision to vacate affects the political landscape at 126lbs. Finally, we preview the #WarringtonLara​ undercard, including the vacant British featherweight title bout between Leigh Wood and Reece Mould, Zelfa Barrett's bout with seasoned veteran Kiko Martinez, and ring returns for Matchroom prospects Hopey Price and Dalton Smith.

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by former WBO super-featherweight world champion Barry Jones for a new episode of the Boxing Social Podcast. A boxing-starved Barry and Rob reminisce over fight week in Las Vegas, review IBF World super-middleweight champion Caleb Plant's unanimous decision victory over Caleb Truax and discuss Mexican star Canelo Alvarez's proposed Cinco de Mayo unification bout with WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders. Finally, what next for Callum Smith? Can David Benavidez regain a title at super-middleweight after being stripped for a second time?

Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt and Boxing Social Podcast co-host Dave Allen sit down to assess this weekend's Joshua-Pulev card. Allen lifts the lid on his "500-800" rounds of sparring with Anthony Joshua and opens up on the fractured relationship between the pair, as well as life in Team Fury under the guidance of Peter Fury. The two look ahead to the Joshua-Pulev undercard and give their opinion on an ever-changing heavyweight landscape...

Episode nine of the Boxing Social Podcast sees Rob Tebbutt joined once again by co-host Dave Allen to cast an eye over this past weekend's action. Rob and Dave react to Billy Joe Saunders' win over Martin Murray, Errol Spence's return to the ring against Danny Garcia, and Lyndon Arthur's upset win over Anthony Yarde. Finally, Rob is joined by a victorious Arthur for his own assessment of this past weekend's fight, an update on his injured right hand and talk of a potential rematch with Yarde.

Episode eight of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by former WBO World super featherweight champion Barry Jones. We look forward to this weekend's heavyweight PPV between Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora, debate the validity of the show as a pay-per-view spectacle, discuss ring returns for Dave Allen, Lee Selby, Tommy McCarthy and more...

Episode seven of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by former WBO World super featherweight champion Barry Jones to cast an eye over the ever-changing heavyweight landscape. We discuss the recent reports stating that Fury-Wilder 3 will not happen in 2020, news Wilder has split with co-trainer Mark Breland, as well as previewing upcoming heavyweight bouts Usyk-Chisora, Povetkin-Whyte 2 and ring returns for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Unbeaten heavyweight monster David Adeleye stops by, talking his experiences sparring the likes of Joe Joyce, David Haye and Tyson Fury, and lays out his plans for an exciting end to the year.

On episode six of the Boxing Social Podcast, our host Rob Tebbutt is joined by former world super featherweight champion and esteemed boxing pundit Barry Jones to preview this weekend's #LomaLopez bout from Las Vegas. Featuring fight week interviews with Vasyl Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez and an exclusive technical breakdown with renowned coach and trainer of Luke Campbell, Shane McGuigan.

Episode five of the Boxing Social Podcast, Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt is joined by fellow YouTuber and Sky Sports/TalkSport analyst and host Ade Oladipo to cast an eye over the weekend's action from across the boxing world. Unbeaten light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi stops by ahead of his return to the ring against Marko Calic, and newly-crowned English heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley tells his incredible story so far...

Episode four of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined once again by co-host Dave Allen to cast an eye over British boxing's return from lockdown.Following Alexander Povetkin's shocking TKO of Dillian Whyte to round off 'Fight Camp', Rob and Dave discuss the rematch between the pair on November 21st.Former Commonwealth middleweight champion and British boxing icon Michael Watson MBE features on this week's show, joining Rob and Dave in looking back over his career, his injury in defeat to Chris Eubank and his rehabilitation.

Episode three of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by fellow YouTuber and co-founder of iFL TV Kugan Cassius for an insight into the world of online media in boxing. Ahead of the upcoming all-British clash between James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr, esteemed boxing journalist Declan Warrington gives his expert insight in breaking down the fight. While Rob makes a trip to Brighton to get the perspective of Chris Eubank Sr. Rob also speaks to former world super middleweight champion George Groves following his recent retirement from the sport, as well as WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman on the latest news surrounding a potential Wilder-Fury rematch in 2019. We hear fronm Dave Coldwell about his surprise link-up with heavyweight Derek Chisora and manager David Haye, while former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi is the latest to take our 'Ten Count'.

Episode two of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt and Dave Allen review Manny Pacquiao's unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner in Las Vegas, and look forward to the upcoming Crawford-Khan and Canelo-Jacobs bouts. Rob is joined by London 2012 Olympic gold medallist and lightweight contender Luke Campbell, as well as super flyweight prospect Sunny Edwards for revealing in-depth interviews. Boxing Social's Andi Purewal hosts 'Edwards vs Edwards' and WBC World flyweight champion Charlie Edwards goes 'Outside The Box' with Rob, discussing all things CBD oil...

The pilot episode of 'The Boxing Social Podcast' with our co-hosts, Boxing Social's Rob Tebbutt and 'The White Rhino' Dave Allen. This week, we preview the two major U.K. pay-per-view cards in Whyte-Chisora 2 and Warrington-Frampton, catch up with Tyson Fury's trainer Ben Davison and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman for their reactions to Wilder-Fury. Rob is also joined in the studio by unbeaten light heavyweight contender Anthony Yard, as well as Joshua Buatsi's upcoming opponent Renold Quinlan.