The Matchroom Boxing Podcast

Newly crowned IBF World Welterweight Champion Lewis Crocker insists a monster clash with Conor Benn is his next preferred move. 'The Croc' recalls his crowning moment from Windsor Park back in September against Paddy Donovan and talks the potential fight with The Destroyer next. Don't forget to give us a follow and rating across your preferred Podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're just one week out from Dave Allen's Heavyweight headliner against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The White Rhino previews the fight, talks his maturity since becoming a Father, what might be next with victory and much more. Don't forget to give us a follow on your preferred platform and a rating too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the fifth episode of our revamped Flash Knockdown show. Jack Catterall joins us all the way from Philadelphia alongside manager Sam Jones to explain his reasons for departing Jamie Moore's gym in Manchester for Bozy Ennis' dungeon in the States, Joe Cordina recalls his two crowning moments and wants to rematch Anto Cacace, Shannon Ryan previews her forthcoming title fight against Chloe Watson and Adam Maca outlines his World Title ambitions and takes on our weekly quiz. Don't forget to give us a rating and subscribe on your preferred Podcast platform. The full video version is available on our YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overlooking the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch, November 15's battleground, Tony Bellew gives his thoughts on the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn rematch and explains what The Destroyer needs to do this time around to level up and score revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Episode 4 of the revamped Flash Knockdown series 6 with Matchroom's Jamie Ward hosting with a range of guests. This week Eddie Hearn reveals a potential fight between Dave Allen and Deontay Wilder could be in the pipeline should The White Rhino come through October 11's Arslanbek Makhmudov assignment, the fallout from Chris Eubank Jr's press conference rant and updates on Anthony Joshua's next move. Josh Padley and Reece Bellotti both predict fireworks for their upcoming Sheffield showdown and a title for the bout is announce on the show whilst Giorgio Visioli talks the sparring with Curmel Moton and has a video sent in from fellow rising Zaquin Moses ahead of his fight in Philly. Then there's the usual charity quiz, some chat and some nonsense too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Allen answers some very random questions... And some serious ones too in the build-up to October 11's big headliner against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The White Rhino opens up on how victory in the upcoming clash will change his life, his love of Football Manager, life in gym with Jamie Moore's fighters, the sink thing and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a show on this weeks Season 6 Episode 3 of Flash Knockdown as Kieron Conway and George Liddard state their case for October 17's British and Commonwealth Middleweight Title clash. We hear from Jaron 'Boots' Ennis out in Philly before October 11's headliner against Uisma Lima who also swings by the studio to outline his upset plans. Eddie Hearn reviews the boxing week including Canelo vs Crawford, Inoue vs Akhmadaliev and pays tribute to the late, great Ricky Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's unfinished business on November 15 as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reignite the family feud once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following their epic first encounter. Listen back to the rematch launch press conference with both fighters plus Eddie Hearn, Nigel Benn, BoMac and more from the top table in what proved to be a fiery start to the second fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Crocker talks after winning the IBF World Welterweight Title against Paddy Donovan in Belfast on Saturday 13th September. What a win for The Croc who now sets up a mega first defence in 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cruiserweight puncher Pat Brown is back out for fight number four in the pro game this Saturday in Belfast and admits he wants rounds. 'The Bomber' talks his development under Jamie Moore, friendship with Heavyweight Dave Allen and aspirations to become World Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What an episode of Small Talk live in Belfast before Crocker vs Donovan 2, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Sunny Edwards with a range of guests including Joseph Parker, Andy Lee, Tommy McCarthy, Jamie Conlan, Carl Frampton, Paddy Barnes, Steve Bunce, Frank Smith and Sam Jones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time is now for Molly McCann. 'Meatball' makes her professional debut on the huge Crocker vs Donovan 2 undercard in Belfast this Saturday and outlines her World Title aspirations with the gloves on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Taylor gives us a world exclusive of her desire to fight on and cement a Croke Park homecoming in Flash Knockdown S6 EP2. The two weight Undisputed great talks to Matchroom's Jamie Ward following his trilogy triumph over Amanda Serrano and hopes for an Irish stadium showdown next. Also on the show Dalton Smith talks his upcoming WBC 140lbs World Title tilt against Subriel Matias, Johnny Fisher updates on new beginnings under trainer Tony Sims, Conah Walker says yes to a potential British Welterweight Title war with Pat McCormack and our CEO Frank Smith updates on various areas of the business, plus there's all the usual chat, quizzes and much more! Don't forget to give us a rating across your preferred platform

Speaking from Los Mochis in Mexico, promoter Eddie Hearn talks in the aftermath of Sugar Nunez's 130lbs IBF World Title victory over Christopher Diaz. With WBO Champion Emanuel Navarrete climbing into the ring immediately after for a head to head, Hearn admits an all Mexican unification is the preference next in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the build-up to Pat McCormack's Sunderland headliner against Miguel Parra, trainer Ben Davison sits to plot Pat's path to World honours and runs through his current crop of fighters including Anthony Joshua, Moses Itauma, Fabio Wardley, Leigh Wood, Cameron Vuong, Shabaz Masoud and more. There's further added insight into Ben's logic and mindset when coaching fighters. Don't forget to give us a follow or subscribe to our platform for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Matchroom Boxing Flash Knockdown Podcast is back and finally in a studio! Matchroom's Jamie Ward is joined for the S6 EP1 opener with Ishamel Davis and Caoimhin Agyarko ahead of their September 13 Super Welterweight showdown, Eddie Hearn updates on Anthony Joshua's next move and answer some fan shouts,  7-0 rising Welterweight star Pat McCormack ahead of Saturday's headliner in Sunderland and Carl Frampton shows Jamie around Windsor Park before Crocker vs Donovan 2 plus all the usual nonsense, random quizzes and more. Don't forget to give us a rating across your preferred platform

Aussie Heavyweight rising star Teremoana Teremoana tells David Diamante his story ahead of this Saturday's outing on the Hitchins vs Kambosos undercard in New York. From representing his roots Down Under and proudly his Cook Islands heritage, the Olympian recalls his bouts with Bakhodir Jalolov and why a rematch in the pro games must happen, discusses his elite mindset and drive to become World Heavyweight Champion.

Eddie Hearn on the epic Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn fight, the already contracted rematch he'd like to see in late September, and Benn's future at welterweight.Eddie Hearn is in New York ahead of the Fatal Fury triple header of Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero, Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza and Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez. PLUS: the latest on Tyson Fury's comeback against Anthony Joshua and more.

Eddie Hearn in Orlando previews Austin 'Ammo' Williams' big fight with Patrice Volny, Omari Jones' pro debut, the Edgar Berlanga situation, Chris Eubank Jr's fine for slapping Conor Benn, Mauricio Lara's failed drugs test, admits a deal is being worked on for Naoya Inoue vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Richardson Hitchins' next move and more!

Matchroom talk exclusively to Eddie Hearn following the news Floyd Schofield is out of the Shakur Stevenson fight and 15-0 Josh Padley has stepped in on three days notice to challenge for the WBC World Lightweight Title this Saturday on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard in Riyadh.

'Black Flash' Pat Barrett joins David Diamante in Manchester to preview Nephew Zelfa's fight with Jazza Dickens, looking back on his own career which saw British & European Title success plus a shot at the World Title, his time under the legendary coach Brian Hughes, a dip into his mindset and drive to success, touching on his stories away from the ring plus much more.

Golden Boy's CEO Oscar De La Hoya believes his side will score a whitewash over Eddie Hearn's Matchroom when Arnold Barboza fights Jack Catterall, Floyd Schofield challenges Shakur Stevenson and Vergil Ortiz's meets Israil Madrimov over the next two weeks.

Eddie Hearn talks exclusively to Matchroom Boxing from HQ in Brentwood on Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza in Manchester on February 15; the latest on Dalton Smith-Adam Azim, Anthony Joshua, Canelo vs Jake Paul & Terence Crawford, Johnny Fisher-Dave Allen & more!

Matchroom's Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton are back with a slightly different Pod to the usual Flash Knockdown. Whilst plans are in place for a revamped format, 2025 is previewed ahead of our landmark 12 hour dual broadcast this Saturday in Nottingham headlined by Dalton Smith's European Title fight and Diego Pacheco's Super Middleweight showdown against Steve Nelson in Las Vegas.

Fresh from the ink drying on the fight contract, Conor Benn talks exclusively to Matchroom to announce his much anticipated grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr is back on. 'The Destroyer' insists things are now personal and that the fight will go early. A date and venue will be confirmed shortly.

Back home in Dublin, Katie Taylor spends some time answering questions from her loyal fanbase hosted by Steve Bunce at the Sports Direct / Everlast store in Carrickmines just outside of Dublin on Saturday 11 January 2025.

Jamie and Scott are in Riyadh for the huge rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Undercard fighters Peter McGrail and Demsey McKean discuss their respective fights against Rhys Edwards and Moses Itauma, Al Foran goes through his legendary impersonation list and Sunny Edwards talks his career and why he thinks Usyk will retain his World Title.

Fresh from landing in Riyadh, we catchup with Eddie Hearn just three days out from the monster Heavyweight World Title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Hearn admits he's changed his mind and is backing The Gypsy King. Eddie also talks Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen and why a future fight with Dillian Whyte might be of interest, the latest on Conor Benn's next matchup, Jai Opetaia's Trans-Tasman World Title clash with David Nyika and possible future fight with Usyk, the AI Judge Ringside this Saturday, Inoue vs Akhmadaliev for 2025 and much more!

Former WBC World Featherweight Champion Juan Laporte joins David Diamante in his home country of Puerto Rico to recall some legendary battles with Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Laporte also talks his upbringing and move to New York plus life after retirement and much more.

We catchup with legend Jorge Linares in Puerto Rico as he discusses his move to coach following an amazing career. Linares is in Christopher Diaz's corner this Saturday against Henry Lebron in support to Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins.

We catchup with Eddie Hearn in Puerto Rico to breakdown Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins this Saturday, dissect the monster Feb 22 card in Riyadh and hear why Boots Ennis is not fighting Ortiz, the latest on Conor Benn vs Barrios or Eubank, Anthony Joshua's return and the final shows of 2024.

Former British, Commonwealth, European and three time World Welterweight Title challenger Colin Jones MBE joins David Diamante for episode 79 of the Matchroom Radio Podcast. ‘The Punch' recalls his savage knockouts over Kirkland Laing and Hans Henrik Palm plus his World Title attempts against American duo Milton McCrory and Don Curry. The Welsh legend trains new Matchroom recruit Taylor Bevan this Saturday in Birmingham for his professional debut… In the same arena where he finished his against Curry!

Following our signing of Team GB Olympian Pat Brown, over 250 fans flocked to Hallé St Peter's in Manchester to celebrate the occasion. Earlier in the day Matchroom's Scott Hammerton spoke with Pat himself, promoter Eddie Hearn, manager Sam Jones and trainers Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis to find out why ‘The Bomber' can go all the way in the pro game.

Jamie and Scott are back with a bumper episode from Matchroom HQ. Broadcaster Kate Scott joins us from Dallas ahead of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2, Shabaz Masoud reflects on his recent win over Liam Davies, Mike Costello runs over the recent boxing news, Maxi Hughes talks Gary Cully and takes on our charity quiz plus we introduce amateur standout Taylor Bevan before his pro debut.

Eddie Hearn reacts to news Conor Benn is now fully cleared and free to continue his boxing career before previewing Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez fight week in Philadelphia.

Just 48 hours on from Dmitry Bivol's close fight with Artur Beterbiev, Eddie Hearn is back at Matchroom HQ for a debrief on the fight and insists the rematch is a priority and talks a potential appeal. Eddie also runs through big wins for Jai Opetaia, Skye Nicolson and the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn in-ring face off before running through the upcoming Matchroom schedule.

The best vs the best. Jamie and Scott preview Dmitry Bivol's Undisputed clash with Artur Beterbiev and we hear from the chief support, Fabio Wardley and Big Fraze. Ray Ford joins to review Nick Ball's win and outline his ambitions to become two weight World Champion, Dave Allen takes on our charity quiz and takes a swing for Johnny Fisher plus there's a back n forth with Campbell Hatton and Jimmy Joe Flint before their rematch later this month.

Eddie Hearn sits down exclusively with Matchroom Boxing to give his first interview since arriving in Riyadh ahead of the Undisputed World Light Heavyweight Championship showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The Matchroom chairman looks at the stacked undercard featuring the likes of Jai Opetaia, Skye Nicolson, Chris Eubank Jnr & More!

Jamie and Scott countdown to the huge Riyadh Season Card at Wembley Stadium with an array of guests including Carl Frampton who takes on our quiz and talks Cacace vs Warrington, Ishmael Davis talks all things Josh Kelly and how the late notice call up came about, Ariel Helwani reviews Canelo's fight with Edgar Berlanga, the UFC at The Sphere plus why Anthony Joshua is one of his favourite athletes and Steve Bunce promotes his new book!

Jamie and Scott react to the breaking news of Shakur Stevenson's addition to the Matchroom roster plus speak with Diego Pacheco who headlines in LA next Saturday. Big John Fisher takes a trip down memory lane to his upbringing and early boxing beginnings, Liam 'Beefy' Smith previews his upcoming fight with Josh Kelly and reviews the boxing world whilst Reece Bellotti takes on our charity quiz and looks ahead to his mandatory challenger.

It's the first Riyadh Season Card in America as Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov take centre stage in LA. Jamie and Scott speak with both fighters plus Jarrell Miller who takes on our charity quiz, MC Thomas Treiber outlines his route into the sport and DAZN's Todd Grisham joins us to review the week just gone and preview Saturday's show.

It's the biggest fight of Jose Valenzuela's life next Saturday in LA as he challenges Isaac Cruz for the WBA World Super Lightweight Title. In this exclusive interview 'Rayo' recalls his early years and the sacrifices made by his parents, the addition of training under Robert Garcia and alongside Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez and of course the task at hand on August 3, Pitbull Cruz.

We catchup with Eddie Hearn at Matchroom HQ to preview Saturday's show headlined by Johnny Fisher and Alen Babic which follows the news the England vs Switzerland Euro 2024 Quarter-Final will be broadcast inside The Copper Box Arena during our show, Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez's rise to number 5 in the Ring Magazine pound-for-pound list following his victory over Juan Francisco Estrada, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois' heated Face Off scene and much more!

It's Birmingham Fight Week, European Middleweight Champion Tyler Denny takes on our Pin-Point precision challenge and talks all things Felix Cash, Heavyweight hope Delicious Orie is gunning for Olympic Gold, Cruiserweight Chev Clarke reviews a busy week in the boxing world and we hear from both Lewis Crocker and Conah Walker ahead of their Welterweight war on Saturday.

It's Game Week as Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew shape up in Soccer Aid this Sunday and part of the Rest Of The World Team, Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel joins us for the inside scoop. Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton review the 10-0 whitewash in the 5 vs 5 alongside Joseph Parker who outlines his next move, Sunny Edwards previews his ring return in June and takes on our latest quiz whilst Alen Babic talks all things Johnny Fisher.

Before the Johnny Fisher vs Alen Babic press conference at Matchroom HQ, we catchup with Eddie Hearn to revisit the 5 vs 5 defeat to Frank Warren's Queensberry, names in the frame for Jaron Ennis' next opponent following the injury to Cody Crowley, Eddie's involvement in Soccer Aid, Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis talks and more!

The 5 vs 5 is fast approaching. Jamie and Scott are in Riyadh and catchup with Dmitry Bivol who talks the fallout from Artur Beterbiev and Saturday's replacement Malik Zinad, Deontay Wilder goes deep on Fatherhood and insists The Bronze Bomber is back, Craig Richards takes on our Pinpoint Precision challenge and talks Saturday's opener against Willy Hutchinson and who would have thought it... Frank Warren joins us to discuss the promotional rivalry!

It's the Season 5 premiere of our Flash Knockdown Podcast and what better way to launch than in Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 Fight Week. Hear from both men ahead of Saturday's main event. Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton from the Matchroom team bring you exclusive content, news and even a quiz with Johnny Fisher, Lewis Ritson and footballer Josh Windass in our opener.

We catchup with Eddie Hearn at Matchroom HQ to review the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight and what it might mean for Anthony Joshua and beyond.

We catchup with Eddie Hearn in Riyadh just two days out from Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk and admits Anthony Joshua would jump straight into fighting the winner. Eddie also breaks down Joe Cordina's World Title defence and Jai Opetaia's chance to become two time World Champ.

The return of our Flash Knockdown podcast is imminent! Jamie and Scott return from Matchroom HQ and not quite Riyadh to talk Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk plus Joe Cordina and Jai Opetaia's World Title fights... Then reveal the Pod is back for a fifth series, resuming in Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 fight week.