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“This is an exceptional podcast on boxing and the people who have made it what it is today. PERFECT !!”
isheen francis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“Tris Dixon, a truly excellent journalist and interviewer. Asks all the questions a fan wants answered. Fascinating interview with Matt Christie. An insight into Boxing News. Shame Tris left, their loss. Great podcast Tris, keep up the fantastic work you do. Loving the pod.”
Spikecricket via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
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“Thanks so much for all your dedication in creating these interesting & insightful 250 podcasts. Good luck for your upcoming new adventures. ATB Rob”
ukfan.rjt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/24
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“Thank you Tris. I used to write to you regularly when you ran Boxing News and I have also really enjoyed these podcasts. Appreciate all your efforts. Tim”
TFBMTH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/24
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“Thank you, as a minimum this is an incredibly vast catalogue of late 20th/early 21st century boxing with a variety of characters and stories.
This podcast goes well beyond that though, it is not just the boxers, but the journalists, commentators, photographers, promotors, ring builders (even...”Read full review »
Banana5you via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“Hi Tris,
I just wanted to say thank you to you personally for this podcast series. It really is the best one out there, you have such a great interviewing style, you are so well respected and it’s clear that whoever you speak to appreciates you as well.
Thank you for everything Tris, you are...”Read full review »
Tutin12245678 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“Thank you Tris for all these, and giving us boxing fans a thoughtful and incisive window into such a remarkable and exceptional sport and the people that compose it top to bottom.”
Towpathterror via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/24
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“Not only does Tris get some of the biggest names in the sport, he also gets some of the rarest and most forgotten. An insight like no other as he unearths exceptional and sometimes unusual stories from his guests. You can tell just how much respect there is between Tris and his guests as he digs...”Read full review »
Powelly Boi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/23
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“Tris has a encyclopaedic knowledge regarding boxing, and displays this in each episode he delivers for the audience.
Tris always manages to capture the audience with his gripping interviews! Well done tris! Roll on 300 episodes please 🥊🥊🥊”
Adam Harper 1988 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/23
“I’ve been listening to BLS for a few years now. Tris is an excellent host; calm, humorous and sharp in his questions. His love of the sport and integrity as a human-being shine through every episode. Finally decided to leave a review following the excellent Julius Francis episode. One of my...”Read full review »
deekayveg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/23
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“These interviews are goldust! They should be protected as historical archives. Love them all.”
Ara Nelo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/23
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“Exceptional podcast the conversation ebbed and flowed great insight and looking back it was staggering how many top heavyweights Julius had been in with or sparred throughly enjoyed it from start to finish top work Tris.”
asa8701 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/23
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“Just caught up on some back episodes I missed. Fantastic as always.
I love hearing the behind the scenes stuff that you don’t find in written forums.
Kieran Mulvaney sounds like a guy full of great stories and sounds like a good laugh to hang around with. Quite inspirational in the way he pursued...”Read full review »
knehfethcjfds via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/23
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“Tris is a masterful interviewer with immense knowledge of the fight game.Every interview is insightful & fascinating revealing every facet of what it takes to be a boxer.One of the best podcasts out there 🥊”
Pretty cushions via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/23
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“Tris Dixon is an exceptional boxing writer and boxing brain and it is no surprise to me that he has gone on from being Boxing News editor to having a popular podcast and successful books released. I am one of those who could talk about boxing all day long so when I discovered this podcast a while...”Read full review »
DaveK9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/23
“Essential listening for anyone with an interest
In boxing past or present.”
WJC1977 via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
10/23/23
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“Great listening to your interview with Jamie. Saw him box at Bracknell against Jonny Phillips. Hadn’t heard of him before but remember being so impressed with his boxing skills. Needless to say he lost and I went home so angry with the decision. Followed his career and really enjoyed the pod👌🥊”
Geoffs Boy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/23
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“Tris is a great interviewer and explores the good the bad and the ugly of the boxing community. Keep up your outstanding work tris!”
Moggles9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/23
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“Very insightful interview - the guests clearly have time and respect for Tris, who is both empathetic and challenging when necessary.”
Number 1 contender via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/23
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“You can tell how respected Tris is by the way stoic fighters open up to him. He never panders and asks great (often tough) questions that provoke interesting answers. It’s always great to hear interviews with some of the lesser-known (to me, at least) and behind-the-scenes who often offer even...”Read full review »
flaming meaux via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/23
“I’m really loving listening to this podcast. Such a fascinating journey through the lives and biographies of the fighters I grew up watching. Tris is such a skilled interviewer and it is exactly the right blend of questions and personal narrative. I’m finding the stories compelling, captivating...”Read full review »
KLH230 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/23
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“Great professional interviews. Must listen for any boxing fan.”
Xbau5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“Good historical information”
Iron shiek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/23
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“A truly brilliant podcast that brings the deepest and most fascinating conversations and stories on a regular basis. This is a podcast that is creating content for future historians. Well done Tris, you’re doing an amazing job.”
RBUK89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/23
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“I love this podcast series. I have just listened to the Robin Reid episode, which is a tough listen at times but brilliant. I hope Robin knows that he is extremely well thought of by boxing fans.”
Jamie B. Johnson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/23
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“I listen to a number of boxing podcasts regularly, they’re all good in one way or another but this one really stands out.
The choice of guest is the main reason, along with the fantastically mature and responsible way Tris Dixon interviews his guests.
Having following boxing since the early 90’s,...”Read full review »
Falc0nhawk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/23
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“Tris connects with each and every guest, never shying away from asking the difficult questions to heroes from today and the past. Past interviews (and my personal favourites) include chats with ex-champions and contenders such as Stanley Kitten Hayward, Glen Catley and Joe Calzaghe. The...”Read full review »
TCDibble via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/23
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“This podcast just gets better each week. The Montel Griffin one this week was exceptional. Tris manages to tease out the behind the scenes stuff that I find so interesting. Montel should be in the Hall of Fame. I look forward to the incoming podcasts this year.”
Mikehillslasveg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/23
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“All the best Tris in 2023 . Legend . Looking forward to read Warrior 👊 One of if not my most favourite podcast ...boxing life stories..Tris Dixon really gets the best out of his interviewees.
*Tris please try get Anthony Sims the magician
Great lad & powerful life story *”
ben 12 34 56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/09/23
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“There are many great episodes in this podcast. Tris Dixon thank you for your perseverance, patience, understanding and passion for boxing and sharing the stories of true warriors.”
In Character. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/23
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“Despite my dwindling interest in boxing these days this podcast is brilliant and each interview is enlightening and entertaining. The only podcast I listen to every episode. Thanks, and keep up the good work”
Joeandrews18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/23
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“This is my favourite podcast of the many hundreds of boxing related ones out there. Tris does an amazing job getting the most out of the guests. Highly recommend this.”
dancairney via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/23
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“What a fantastic (second) life story with Anthony Crolla! He truly is a credit to boxing and sport in general! After his excellent second interview with Tris you’re left feeling how much better the world would be with more Anthony Crolla’s in it!”
Skrimmers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/23
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“Tris Dixon has earned his spurs the hard way as a boxing journalist - his knowledge and understanding of the sport is as good as any journalist anywhere on the world but that only comes from doing the hard yards.
With this podcast he has carved out a niche which adds his personality, his...”Read full review »
Webblyhead via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
01/09/23
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“Tris,
Wonderful insight into the personal stories of the fighters we usually only see in highlight reels. The British content is outstanding, like sitting down with the fighters and having a chat.
Any chance you could get Steve Bunce on the pod? Really enjoy his reports and would like to...”Read full review »
A----------------------------- via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/25/22
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“Wow. The last 45 mins absolutely blew my mind.
Not great surprise hearing the stories about Warren & Hearn either. Neither better than Don King stepping over his own unconscious fighters, to sign up the other fighter stood in the opposite corner.”
JK 8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/22
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“Great interviews, Tris is a thoughtful and knowlegabke interviewer, wth insightful and emotional stories from a variety of boxers, trainers, journalists, etc.”
Moon jake via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/22
“Liked Tris since purchasing Road to Nowhere 8 or so years back (Have re-read holds up exceptionally well)
Some great guests to scroll through including my GOAT Big George. Let’s go Tris you champ”
Rod from Brisbane via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/22
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“Cracking work. Fascinating guests.
Listen to Robin Reid - one of my favourite boxers, an absolute fascinating life story. Epic. Absolutely epic.”
Paul_K via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/21/22
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“Well worth your time listening to these lengthy podcasts if you’ve an interest in boxing. Intro at 5min is a bit lengthy but you can skip it, plus a fair audio issues on the Scott quigg pod. Still great though”
Tombola82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/22
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“Tris is an encyclopaedia of boxing history. Always great guests with fantastic stories, delivered in a really friendly and honest way. Congrats on 200 Life Stories Tris. Keep them coming.”
Phil-Fee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/22
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“Just listened to the Robin Reid episode and just felt compelled to write a review. I’ve listened to every episode and believe its one of the best podcasts out there, full stop.
The insight it provides into the mind of a fighter is unparalleled.
However the latest drop with Robin Reid hit knew...”Read full review »
jonny5dunns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/22
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“Probably the best boxing podcast out there in terms of its depth and insight into the sweet science, and some of the most gripping interviews and stories you’ll hear. Tris’s Patreon is also a rewarding resource if you can afford to fork out, with lots of you content taking you even deeper.”
Diggedy D via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/22
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“Love these Tris, the George groves one was incredible. Pls try and get Naz!”
badpercy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/22
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“Tris is the man. How many people have been broken, gambled and come back stronger. Only the best Boxers and Tris Dixon! Awesome podcast and if you only buy one more book in your life, make sure it’s Damage. The podcast is free, so give the man a couple of quid for a lifetime of endless research...”Read full review »
denman the sheep via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/22
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