Boxing News Podcast

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen reunite to discuss the seismic shift in the boxing landscape as Tyson Fury topples world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. We recount the crazy night in Dusseldorf, what next for Fury and Klitschko and what to make of the new heavyweight king. Plus we look forward to the weekend's upcoming action and more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen debate the Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez, wondering who will win, how they'll do it and whether the WBC middleweight title fight will become everything it's cracked up to be. We also round up the latest action, including the remarkable feats of the Smith brothers, the Tim Bradley-Teddy Atlas partnership and what's eating Vasyl Lomachenko. Plus we look forward to some more major upcoming fights, considering whether Martin Murray has what it takes to dethrone Arthur Abraham in Germany and whether Anthony Crolla can seize the world title in his rematch with Darleys Perez. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

ON the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast, Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss Terence Crawford's latest performance and what he needs to do to get Manny Pacquiao's, and the rest of the world's, attention. The Boxing News team also considers what to make of Tony Jeter's tame showing against Chris Eubank Jnr, the latest news in the sport, including new additions to the Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez undercard, the Carl Frampton-Scott Quigg negotiations and whether Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte should be on pay-per-view. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen are back. They appraise Gennady Golovkin's lastest performance and wonder where 'GGG' should go from here. As Andy Lee and Billy Joe Saunders announce the new date for their WBO middleweight title fight we consider whether the winner should be next for Golovkin. Looking forward to the weekend's action we discuss what Terence Crawford must do to become boxing's next superstar and Chris Eubank Jnr's latest showcase. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

FROM the ridiculous to disaster, the Boxing News team considers the fall out of Wladimir Klitschko's fight with Tyson Fury being postponed. We look over the progression from a mad press conference, to Klitschko's sudden withdrawal and how the postponement will impact the fight, the fighters' preparation and their state of mind. Plus we round up the rest of the recent action, including Frank Buglioni's brave effort against Fedor Chudinov and we wonder in what direction Deontay Wilder is taking his career. The team looks ahead to the weekend's title fights and we ponder what to make of the enigmatic Adrien Broner. Just boxing, no politics, get involved.

IN a bumper edition of the Opening Bell podcast, Boxing News editor Matt Christie returns from Las Vegas to discuss all the events surrounding Floyd Mayweather's latest, and possibly last, fight as we wonder just how long "Money" will be able to stay retired. We also consider what next for George Groves after defeat in his third world title fight and whether a rematch with James DeGale can, or should happen. With Anthony Joshua causing a stir in London, we weigh up his grudge match with Dillian Whyte and wonder how far the Olympic gold medallist can go in the heavyweight division. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

LEO SANTA CRUZ has put him right into the featherweight mix with a stirring victory over Abner Mares. The Boxing News team considers what lies ahead for him and the more perplexing path ahead of Shane Mosley after his recent victory over Ricardo Mayorga. We preview the weekend's action, as Jamie McDonnell aims for a rematch win over Tomoki Kameda in Texas and Josh Warrington takes on what could prove a tough test against Joel Brunker in Leeds. We digest the latest news including whether Diego Chaves is a good enough challenger for Kell Brook and when the welterweight division is going to produce the big fights just waiting to be made. All this and much more on the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

WITH new boxing season at hand, a new dawn could be approaching for the sport. The Boxing News team looks at an exhilarating middleweight division with Gennady Golovkin, Saul Alvarez and Miguel Cotto taking centre stage and ponder who will take over from Floyd Mayweather as the welterweight kingpin. Under discussion are the fights coming up over the next couple of weeks, the wild fighters who keep on going too long and much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING'S next mega-fight, Miguel Cotto versus Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, has been made. Boxing News editor Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the comparative merits of the two combatants, make early predictions for who they think will win and look at how this fight manages to put even Floyd Mayweather's next outing in the shade. The BN team ponders what chance Andre Berto has against 'Money' Mayweather (not much) and whether Amir Khan versus Manny Pacquiao is edging closer to becoming a reality. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

THIS week the Boxing News team wonders why Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevenson aren’t unifying the light-heavyweight division and considers where they go from here. We discuss how Andre Ward fits into the picture and herald the explosive combination of Gennady Golovkin and David Lemieux. We look forward to a weekend of action that sees Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle headline in Hull and Danny Garcia and Paulie Malignaggi box in Brooklyn. Plus, we maintain our eternal vigil, waiting for the announcement of Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

SO it looks like Andre Berto is going to fight Floyd Mayweather on September 12. The Boxing News team discuss the showdown, and attempt to understand why Mayweather has chosen such an apparently unthreatening foe. There was heartbreak in Manchester for Anthony Crolla in his bid for world glory, while Scott Quigg scored the most impressive win of his career to leave fans desparate to see a showdown with Carl Frampton – who survived an American crisis in Texas. All these contests and their ramifications are discussed at length. We also look back on David Price’s latest disaster. Is there is any way back for the heavyweight now? All the upcoming action is previewed, featuring Sergey Kovalev, Frank Buglioni, Billy Joe Saunders and Dereck Chisora. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WITH the announcement of Carl Froch's retirement, the Boxing News team discuss his career, achievements and how he ranks among Britain's great fighters. We consider Floyd Mayweather's fight on September, the gathering mystery about his opponent and where it leaves Amir Khan. Terry Flanagan made history for England winning the WBO world title and joins the thriving British lightweight scene. We preview this weekend's action with Anthony Crolla recovering from a life threatening attack to fight for a world title in Manchester. Also on the bill Scott Quigg is expected to be in a thriller with Kiko Martinez, Carl Frampton sets out to conquer America and David Price could return to the big time with a European heavyweight title fight in Germany. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

WHO is the best fighter from the last 25 years? Floyd Mayweather? Oscar De La Hoya? Evander Holyfield? The Boxing News team discuss this issue while looking back on the last quarter century in the sport. The cases of De La Hoya and Holyfield are looked at in detail as their merits are debated. The other hot topic is the recently announced Wladimir Klitschko-Tyson Fury showdown at heavyweight. What chance does Fury have? How big an event will this be, and is Klitschko – approaching 40 years old – starting to slip from his perch? We attempt to answer all these questions and more. There is also a nod to Jamie Conlan’s incredible showing in Dublin, and the career of former WBO super-middleweight boss Steve Collins is also discussed. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

CARL FROCH is the subject of this week’s podcast. The Boxing News team look over his recent exclusive interview, discuss his considerable merit as an interview subject and ponder what lies ahead. Should this be the end, will British boxing miss him? And what could possibly tempt the now 38-year-old “Cobra” into a return to the ring? We also look back on the controversy of the Timothy Bradley-Jesse Vargas showdown, and reflect on the latest outings of Rocky Fielding, Callum Smith, Martin Murray and Tony Bellew. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE Opening Bell, the Boxing News podcast, is back. John Dennen and art editor Nick Bond discuss the possible return of Oscar De La Hoya. Is is he serious? Why is he thinking of making a comeback? They ponder Floyd Mayweather's shortlist of opponents for his final fight, look back on Andre Ward's dominant win over Paul Smith and look forward to the Tim Bradley and Jessie Vargas welterweight clash. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THREE-TIME world middleweight title challenger Martin Murray is the Opening Bell special guest this week. The fighter explains what it’s like to be punched by Gennady Golovkin, his reasons for moving up to super-middleweight and who his targets are. Many other subjects are covered in detail, like his rivalry with Matthew Macklin, his thoughts on Miguel Cotto and catchweights, and what would happen if he stopped liking tattoos. Don’t miss it. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

SPECIAL guest, Boxing New Art Editor Nick Bond joins Matt Christie and John Dennen as they look back on Gennady Golovkin's performance against Willie Monroe Jnr and wonder whether "GGG" is, well, human. We discuss how Roman Gonzalez stole the show and his prospects for putting the flyweight division on the map. The team also discuss the life and times of James DeGale, how he will fare against Andre Dirrell when they fight for the IBF super-middleweight title and what might happen next. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

ON this week's podcast, Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao is well and truly over but there's plenty more action to digest. The Boxing News team look at the prospects on display in Birmingham, the heroics of Jamie McDonnell and Ricky Burns in Texas, Frank Buglioni's battle with Lee Markham and the devastating form of Saul Alvarez. We look ahead to Gennady Golovkin versus Willie Monroe Jnr in California and plot out the next path for the ferocious Kazakh. Plus get to know new Boxing News editor, Matt Christie, like you never have before. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

WE have left Las Vegas. The Boxing News team look back on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao and consider whether it lived up to its billing. We wonder what Pacquiao could have done differently, what to make of 'shoulder-gate' and we ask where Floyd Mayweather goes from here, highlighting his next best options as retirement looms. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

CELEBRATE world, Boxing News has recorded the 100th edition of The Opening Bell podcast. Matt Christie is overcome with emotion, not only for passing this milestone, but at seeing a spectacular weigh-in for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. The fight of the century now truly is on. We digest what we've seen, how the crowd reacted to the two combatants, how the boxers responded to them and to each other. We speculate on what might happen in Saturday's fight and ask the big questions, like who won the weigh-in... Join us as we countdown the final hours until Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao.