Episodes
Former world champion Darren Barker joins Buncey on the red carpet. Having spoken to both fighters, they discuss what they have learnt tonight about the pair as fight night approaches. We hear from Dubois as he explains why he cannot let the occasion overwhelm him. And former undisputed heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis pops in for a chat to share his memories of big fight nights and how he sees Saturday night unfolding.
Published 09/17/24
Buncey is joined by former world champion Barry Jones as fight week kicks off. Together, they set the stage for the busy few days leading up to fight night. We hear from AJ, who explains why he believes this version of himself is the strongest yet and shares his somewhat simple approach to the fight. They also delve into the contrasting paths both fighters have taken on their journey to compete for a world title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.
Published 09/17/24
Buncey travels to the south coast for an evening with WBO World Champion Chris Billam-Smith. Surrounded by his fans at AFC Bournemouth, they discuss his journey from delivering Chinese food to becoming a cruiserweight world champion. We also hear from his wife, Mia, who shares her experience of being ringside when he won his world title. Chris also answers questions from the audience, including a particularly embarrassing one from his friend and trainer, Shane McGuigan.
Published 09/13/24
Buncey travels to the Hertfordshire countryside to catch up with Daniel Dubois' trainer, Don Charles. With the world title fight against Anthony Joshua at Wembley fast approaching, he tells us how camp has gone and what it means to be part of such a massive event. He also reflects on his early life in the former Republic of Biafra during a four-year civil war, his subsequent move to the UK, and how a chance encounter with a young Derek Chisora at a petrol station launched his career as a...
Published 09/09/24
Buncey sits down for an open and candid conversation with Chris Eubank Jr. They explore his journey from stepping out of his father's shadow to taking control of his career, covering everything from his early days as a young professional boxer to his desire to avenge the loss to Billy Joe Saunders, the possibility of a fight with Conor Benn, and a potential showdown with Canelo in May next year.
Published 09/02/24
Buncey heads to Liverpool to chat with Nick Ball as he prepares to defend his world title in October. We also hear from his opponent Ronny Rios and his stablemate Andrew Cain, who fights on the undercard. And promoter Frank Warren talks about the recently released undercard for the October 12th event in Riyadh and says we can expect more big cards before the end of the year.
Published 08/26/24
Andy Clarke joins Buncey to talk about one of sports’ most decisive moments. How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it? They explore the many facets of the knockout punch and recall some of the ones that stick long in the memory.
Published 08/19/24
: Barry Jones and Buncey take a deep dive into the boxing action from Paris. They chat with Lewis Richardson, Team GB’s sole medalist, about his experience and what the bronze means for his career. They also share their standout moments from the ring, discuss the gender controversy that has dominated the headlines, and ponder whether boxing will be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Published 08/12/24
Carl Frampton joins Buncey at a café in Paris, where they delve into the controversy involving two female boxers whose gender has been questioned by the International Boxing Association. Buncey highlights his standout moments from the first week's action and addresses a listener's question about the scoring system. And, fresh from covering the huge card in Los Angeles, Carl takes us through the evening, including Terence Crawford becoming a four-weight world champion.
Published 08/05/24
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey in Paris to reflect on a busy weekend. They begin with Rosie Eccles whose Olympic dream is over after losing in controversial circumstances to Poland’s Aneta Rygielska. A tearful Rosie chats to Steve shortly after the defeat. They also dissect Derek Chisora’s points win over Joe Joyce at the O2 and hear from him and promoter Frank Warren who both spoke to the Queensberry Promotions media team after the fight. And with the huge card in LA this weekend, they ask...
Published 07/29/24
Rob McCracken, the performance director of GB Boxing, joins Buncey for this Olympics special. With only six GB boxers competing in Paris next week, they discuss the challenges of qualifying and the lessons learned from this campaign. They also hear from gold medal prospects Delicious Orie and Rosie Eccles, and talk about the other four boxers who make up the team.
Published 07/22/24
Buncey is joined on stage by Natasha Jonas and Callum Smith as the tour lands in Liverpool. They discuss the highs and lows of their career, how they both have more to achieve in the ring and take questions from the audience.
Published 07/19/24
Buncey sits down with former Olympic champion Audley Harrison. At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, he won Britain’s first ever super-heavyweight gold and their first in the ring for 32 years. He talks Buncey through his journey from a young and hungry novice to standing on the top step of the podium. They discuss how that moment led to improved funding and laid the foundations for the state-of-the-art set-up which has since produced seven more gold medals in the ring for Team GB. He also recalls...
Published 07/15/24
WBC World Champion Skye Nicolson is Buncey’s guest this week. The pair chat about how she ended up in a gym in South-East London, why she thinks Amanda Serrano is ducking her and whether she can turn her dream of becoming undisputed into a reality. We also hear from her trainer Eddie Lam.
Published 07/08/24
Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey and takes the pod to the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester. She's at the launch press conference for the fight between Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis. We hear from both fighters, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn and Jack’s trainer Jamie Moore. Rhiannon Dixon is also on the pod as she's defending her world title against fellow Brit Terri Harper.
Published 07/04/24
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher is Buncey's guest this week. The “Romford Bull” fights Alen Babic at the Copperbox on Saturday night and along with trainer Mark Tibbs, they sit down for an all-encompassing chat. From a chance meeting with a former US Navy SEAL to sparring with Tyson Fury, they chat about his progression from amateur boxer to one of the biggest ticket sellers in the game.
Published 07/01/24
Barry Jones joins Buncey as Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois face-off for the first time. The pair are due to fight at Wembley in September for Dubois’ IBF heavyweight belt. We hear from both fighters and their respective promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. They also cast their eye over the undercard.
Published 06/27/24
Barry Jones joins Buncey to reflect on a big weekend of fights and announcements. With confirmation that Jack Catterall will fight Regis Prograis in August, we hear from promoter Eddie Hearn. Ben Shalom is also on the pod as his fighter Tyler Denny beats Matchroom’s Felix Cash. And did we witness the fight of the year on Saturday night? Plus, we look ahead to a huge night in Phoenix this weekend as Juan Estrada and Jesse Rodriguez fight for the WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight world titles.
Published 06/24/24
Barry Jones and Buncey react to Chris Billam-Smith retaining his world title. The pair are backstage at Selhurst Park and speak to both CBS and Richard Riakporhe. They also chat with promoter Ben Shalom and trainer Shane McGuigan about what's next for the man from Bournemouth.
Published 06/17/24
Buncey heads to Croydon ahead of this weekend’s world title fight at Selhurst Park. He chats to both Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe and promoter Ben Shalom. We also hear from Ben Whittaker and Fran Hennessy who feature on the undercard.
Published 06/13/24
Top trainer Shane McGuigan joins Buncey to explain how he prepares a fighter for fight night. From cutting weight for the weigh-in to the moments before the first bell, he shares the practices and processes that he and his team go through to ensure their fighter is in the best mental and physical condition.
Published 06/10/24
Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at unforgettable night of Boxing. They hear from the victorious Frank Warren and a deflated Eddie Hearn. And Nick Ball, who won the fight of the night, tells us what it feels like to become a world champion.
Published 06/02/24
Buncey goes inside the Matrchroom camp as we continue to build up to Saturday night. He speaks to boss Eddie Hearn, as well as Craig Richards and Ray Ford. We also get a perspective on the heavyweights from Joseph Parker and Michael Buffer makes his mandatory appearance on the pod.
Published 05/31/24
Buncey is joined by Barry Jones to look ahead to Saturday night. They focus on Queensberry in this pod and hear from boss Frank Warren, his team captain Hamzah Sheeraz and light heavyweight Willy Hutchinson.
Published 05/31/24
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look back at a pulsating night of boxing in Leeds. They hear from the victorious Jack Catterall, a disappointed Josh Taylor and the promoter Eddie Hearn. And with the Matchroom v Queensberry 5v5 this weekend, the pair cast their eye over the fights they are looking forward to. Also, with Olympic qualifiers taking place in Thailand, Richie shares his insight into the boxers hoping to make it to Paris in July.
Published 05/27/24