Lee Costello and Niamh Campbell are two qualified journalists in Belfast who also happen to be amateur boxers - as well as coaches - and are boyfriend and girlfriend. With Irish boxing across the island thriving and female boxing getting more engagement every day, they delve into the boxing world's stories from across the amateur and professional ranks weekly. Using their sporting contacts from both the media and boxing world, there will also be regular guests (journalists, pundits, amateur/professional boxers and coaches alike), analyses and plenty of opinions from both his and her perspective.
This week Lee and Niamh analyse Frampton's devastating defeat to Jamel Herring (what went wrong?) last weekend, but also delve into Frampton's overall long-lasting legacy within Belfast and the world of boxing in general. They also look towards this Saturday's big bouts - Courtenay v Bridges, Marshall v Lindberg and Benn v Vargas. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
This week Lee and Niamh chat about Whyte's exciting comeback against a shaken Povetkin and the night's undercard - mainly the beast Ted Cheeseman and Campbell (mini Ricky) Hatton. They also look towards this weekend's MUCH anticipated showdown between Frampton and Herring, and discuss some of the latest news from the world of female fighters. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
This week Lee & Niamh analyse Lawrence Okolie's performance that gained him his first world title championship. They also take a look through the night's undercard and look towards this weekend's show with Whyte v Povetkin's anticipated rematch. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Niamh and Lee catch up on all of last weekend's boxing action, discussing Warrington's unexpected loss to Lara and some incredulous judging decisions on the undercard of Barrett v Martinez. They also look forward to this weekend's Matchroom show, headlined by Josh Kelly v David Avanesyan (which Niamh can't pronounce) and mourn yet another postponement of Frampton v Herring. Special thoughts this week go out to the late, great Billy McKee. RIP to one of the best there ever was and ever will be. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Niamh and Lee talk to Kerryman Kevin Cronin; professional fighter, firefighter and in his past, a fighter on the Gaelic football pitch! Still new to the paid ranks, Kevin talks about life in lockdown, why he turned pro, fighting Co Tyrone's Taylor McGoldrick and increasing boxing's profile in Co Kerry. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
This week Niamh and Lee talk to middleweight WBO world champion Savannah Marshall about her journey not only into boxing, but to the top of it, and of course the long-lasting rivalry between her and Claressa Shields. She also discusses life in lockdown, training for her upcoming Matchroom fight in April, and how to work 'boxing world champion' into a CV. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Lee & Niamh talk to boxing connoisseur, journalist and all-round legend Paul Zanon about pursuing one's dreams, quitting the day-job and becoming not such a boxing writer, but a seriously successful one! Paul has more phenomenonal boxing stories than you could think of, and has authored 10 books, including the life stories of Jamie Moore, Martin Murray and Jimmy Tibbs. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
The Public Nuisance is back to chat with Lee and Niamh about his new baby (which at the time of broadcast, is due to be born in less than 24 hours!) He also talks about his Commonwealth lightweight title fight that was due to take place in January, but has been postponed by the BBBoC due to Covid-19. Ever wondered what Christmas is like when you're trying to make weight for a title fight? All that and more in this week's episode. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Happy New Year! Lee and Niamh delve right into the Garcia v Campbell spectacle from the weekend, with a review of not only the fighters but DAZN as a whole! Also - are we FINALLY going to see Brook v Khan? Is Wilder deluded? And has AJ got no confidence??? Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
It's nearly Christmas! And we've been gifted gloriously this weekend with Canelo v Smith, which Lee and Niamh delve right into, followed by some opinions, speculations and historical timelines of AJ and Fury's eventful careers thus far (will 2021 be the year though??) Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
This week Lee and Niamh talk about reactions to the the Dubois v Joyce showdown (did he 'quit'???), what's next for Joyce and the heavyweight division, Saunders v Murray and the golden oldies that are out to battle the new famous kids on the block. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Niamh and Lee this week discuss Conor Benn's fantastic performance from the weekend, their excitement for the upcoming Dubois v Joyce showdown, and the grassroots funding news that has quite frankly, shocked (and disgusted) many sports fans this week. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing. Sponsored by @stamina.sports
Lee and Niamh are back after their short sabbatical with plenty of news and reviews! The ladies stole the show on Matchroom's all female fight card, and in sadder news, it looks like Special K Brook might be ready for retirement (in our opinions anyway). We also talk about Belfast boxer Caoimhin Agyarko's showstopping performance, and Niamh again tries to offend nearly everyone she can in the boxing world with her brutal impressions. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh talk to Rachel Ball from Walsall, who shot to fame after beating Matchroom's Shannon Courtney in August, despite being an underdog. Still with a full-time job, the super-bantamweight talks to His and Hers Boxing about her upcoming world title fight with Aussie Ebanie Bridges. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh talk to the Public Nuisance, Sugar Sean McComb. Now 11-0 with MTK Global, the Belfast boxer has serious aspirations, and even a little bit of trash talk for the Bieber of boxing, Ryan Garcia. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh discuss how LIT women's boxing is at the minute, with Chantelle Cameron's undisputed win last Sunday and Matchroom's upcoming (apparently) all-female card. They also delve into boxing news, the formidable force that is Buatsi, and the fight of the year that you NEED to see if you haven't already! Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh discuss the bouts from the weekend, with some questions surrounding body shots and possible dives? We also plea to UK broadcasters to pick up Lomachenko v Lopez, and if they're listening.. drop Pacquiao v McGregor (please)! Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh speak again to Tyrone McKenna, the Mighty Celt who is getting ready for the fight of his life next week against Ohara Davies in the super lightweight Golden Contract. The Belfast native also discusses his appearance on BBC NI's latest boxing documentary, When Boxing Ends. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh talk to Ella Thompson, the 12-year-old ray of sunshine out to emulate her idol, Katie Taylor. Joined by her dad Cliff, Ella tells of her plans for Olympic glory in 2028 and gives some motivational advice to other young budding athletes. Stay tuned to the end for some boxing news updates also. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing and many thanks to our sponsors at Stamina Sports!
Persoon has backtracked thoughts on her fight with Katie Taylor last weekend, which Lee and Niamh discuss among the future of the heavyweight division, the possibility of some heavyweights dropping down into the WBC's new proposed weight class, and yet again... what is going on with Canelo?? Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Niamh and Lee discuss the various upsets, triumphs and tribulations from last week's pro boxing world, including the upcoming double Matchroom header of Taylor v Persoon and Whyte v Povetkin. Also, do you know what a frinner is?? You will after this episode! Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Lee and Niamh delve into the amazing fight between Terri Harper and Natasha Jonas from Matchroom's second week of Fight Camp, with a minor rant about rounds and some more controversy from the overall card. Also, is Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren planning to get in the ring together any time soon?? And the dynamic His and Hers duo are now worldwide famous (so they keep telling themselves!) Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
After a wee hiatus, Lee and Niamh are back to discuss the first week of Matchroom's Fight Camp! With some great match-ups and an outstanding main course of cheese and eggs, we can't wait for what's yet to come in August. Also on this week's episode - has Tyson gone mad? And where's Canelo??? Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Boxing's back baby!!! Lee and Niamh discuss the BT Sport show from the weekend with a main review of the headline bout between Foster and Beech. They also ponder upon the future of journeymen, why they're excited for fighters to spend less time on social media, the upcoming Taylor v Persoon rematch and much, much more (with some added cynicism for good measure). Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing and let us know your thoughts!
Eric Lilywhite Lightning Donovan joins Lee and Niamh to discuss his upcoming fight on Sky Sports, his journey into boxing and overcoming personal problems to reach his goals. Eric is an inspiration to many, not just for his obvious boxing talent, but his honesty about mental health issues and how asking for help was the best decision he ever made.Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Lee and Niamh get excited that boxing shows are back on track (albeit behind closed doors)!!! They also delve into the history behind Irish gangster Daniel Kinahan, who Tyson Fury and Bob Arum have announced their split from this week, as well as an interesting history story that sees male and female boxing combined. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh chat with distinguished boxing journalist and author, Elliot Worsell. Elliot has spent half of his life in boxing media and shares some of his most memorable experiences and tells of his journey into the sport. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week Lee and Niamh chat with Twitter enigma and wife of Carl, Christine Frampton. She talks all things lockdown, how she and Carl met, and meeting some of the celebrity world's best (and worst!) names. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Lee and Niamh delve into fight history, as this week marks the anniversary of Muhammad Ali's passing and Anthony Joshua's shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz. They also discuss Boxing News' ranking of Nigel Benn v Chris Eubank as British boxing's greatest ever fight.Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
This week His & Hers Boxing spoke with WBC international cruiserweight champion, Tommy McCarthy. He discusses what could have been if not for lockdown, working with Pete Taylor and being on the receiving end of the two Tyrones' pranks. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @hisandherboxing
Tyrone Gaelic footballer Pádraig Hampsey has achieved huge success on the pitch, but he was also an accomplished boxer in his younger years. The 2018 All-Star is now running his own business, PHitness Training. He explains to His & Hers Boxing the differences (and similarities!) in training, dieting and mental attitudes between the two sports. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing
Jono Carroll's annihilation of Scott Quigg back in March was the last big boxing bout that happened right before national lockdown. Here Jono discusses that fight as well as his plans for the future, how he got into boxing to begin with, and some aspects of his career revealed exclusively to His and Hers Boxing. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing
Amy Broadhurst aka @baby_canelo is the young Dundalk southpaw spurring on the ever-growing popularity of female boxing in Ireland. Ranked top 8 in the world with 18 Irish titles and 5 European championships under her belt, the lightweight discusses her future plans and how quarantine won't discourage her. Remember to subscribe/like/share/review and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing
Today is the anniversary of the 2017 Wembley clash between Anthony Joshua and Klitschko - and what a clash it was! We discuss that night here and also do our very best to explain the ever-changing, increasingly annoying volume of world title belts; but which one is the most legitimate?Please Subscribe/Review/Share and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing
Former world amateur champion and current pro boxer Ray Moylette talks to His & Hers Boxing about raising money for charity by doing 1,000 push-ups in an hour, his stellar amateur career and facing adversities head on.Follow us on Twitter @Hisandherboxing and please subscribe/review/share/like!
Ever get drunk and score fights? That's exactly what we've done, starting here with the middleweight classic bout between Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvin Hagler, followed by the modern (second!) spectacle between Canelo and GGG.Remember to follow us on Twitter @Hisandherboxing and please subscribe/review/like/share!
The enigma that is Tyrone McKenna joins us on His & Her Boxing Podcast. The former actor turned professional boxer talks about pranks, Ohara Davis, cooking and home schooling. Remember to follow us on Twitter @Hisandherboxing
Undefeated Middleweight prospect Caoimhin 'Black Thunder' Agyarko talks to His & Her Boxing about his journey into boxing, being stabbed in Belfast, meeting his future trainer through a game of Fortnite and what the future holds for the 'Belfast Canelo'. Please subscribe/share and follow us on twitter @Hisandherboxing
Episode 4 is everything you might expect as we discuss the old PS3 game Fight Night, if Mayweather did ASMR, the iconic 3-round scrap between Hagler and Hearns and some interesting facts about George Foreman.Remember to subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing - and leave an iTunes review too!
So we are officially in lock-down and the world of virtual reality may well become our actual reality for the foreseeable future. We discuss the World boxing Super Series Virtual tournament, how to kill time with boxing documentaries on YouTube and the increasing drug problem within our sport.Remember to subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing - and leave an iTunes review too!
Covid-19 has stopped most things in its tracks but not us as we delve into the world of boxing in our second ever episode. We discuss Michael Conlan's postponed fight and his world title aspirations, why women's boxing is only two-minute rounds instead of three, how difficult is it boxing when you're on your period and we settle once and for all who wins between a prime Mike Tyson v a prime Muhammad Ali. Remember to subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing
Welcome to the first ever episode of the His & Hers Boxing Podcast! We don't waste anytime getting stuck into the boxing world as we discuss Jono Carroll's impressive victory over Scott Quigg, whether or not the towel should have been thrown in earlier, does Jono get his eyebrows plucked? Fowler doesn't slip up but his opponent sure does and the wonderful Tyson Fury doc. Remember to subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter @hisandherboxing - and leave an iTunes review too!