BTR Boxing Podcast Network

*Patron Only Episode From 2021*

Sean & Johnston take you through the origins of boxing's pit stop division and the fighters that have graced it over the years.

We discuss each of the major players in the division and provide yet another subjective top 10.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2021*

We have compiled a list of the greatest fifteen rounds in the sport and have detailed what makes them so great and why many consider them to be the greatest in the sport!

Please let us know your thoughts once you have listened

Sean & Johnston

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*Patron Only Episode From 2021

This episode is all about the greatest middleweight fighters of all time, and we have put together what we believe is a definitive list of the very top fifteen of these fighters and some notable mentions.

We do also provide our own Top 10 in the episode, which we are sure will be different from yours, but please don't hesitate to leave a comment with your own Top 10.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2022*

In this episode, we sit down to explore all the rematches within the sport that should have happened. We present an overall Top 10 and our personal lists, along with notable mentions that didn't make the cut but were potential rematches in their own right!

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*Patron Only Episode From 2022*

Sean & Johnston sit down and talk about the greatest middleweight bouts to have taken place in the UK.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2021*

In this episode, we sit down to discuss some fights throughout boxing history that were in their own right some of the fiercest and greatest battles ever seen but have been overshadowed by the legendary nights in the sport or forgotten by the new generation of boxing fans.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2021*

Boxing rivalries are the state of two people engaging in a lasting competitive relationship, the "against each other" spirit between two competing pugilists. They produce exceptional real-life storylines & play a central role in the sport. Many have captured our imagination & left their mark, and it’s these great rivalries that we will happily discuss with you, our patrons, in this special episode for your viewing pleasure.

In this episode, we discuss a collection of rivalries from many decades, sharing our thoughts and opinions on the fights and how they impacted the sport.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2022*

In this episode we look at a plethora of fights that should have happened in the sport, including our own Top 10, notable mentions and the potential of future failed fights.

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*Patron Only Episode From 2021*

Murderers' Row refers to a group of middleweight boxing contenders in the United States competing in the 1940s, primarily of African-American background. Renowned for their toughness and great boxing ability, they were feared throughout the boxing world and never received a shot at the world title. According to boxing pundit Jim Murray, they were “the most exclusive men’s club the ring has ever known. They were so good and so feared that they had to have their own tournament”.

Fighters recognized under the Murderers’ Row banner include Charley Burley, Lloyd Marshall, Holman Williams, Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Lewis Hardwick, Jack Chase, Eddie Booker, Aaron Wade, and Bert Lytell. Avoided by many of the famous names of the day, the eight Murderers’ Row fighters faced each other a total of 62 times, the fights often classics and gruelling contests

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*Patron Only Episode From 2022*

We have selected just twenty favourites from the best and most memorable opening rounds in boxing but there are plenty of others that did no

We have selected just twenty favourites from the best and most memorable opening rounds in boxing but there are plenty of others that did not make the cut. Fights like Amir Khan’s first-round knockout defeat against Breidis Prescott in 2008, Roy Jones Jr’s “Unfinished Business” against Montell Griffin in 1997, and even one of the most significant fights in British boxing history, when George Groves floored Carl Froch in the first round of their first meeting. That’s just three fights that didn’t make it to our final 20 opening rounds, but we’re sure to have missed a good few, however, these are our favourites, and we hope you enjoy them.

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*Patron Only Episode Now Released From 2022*

Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana was a boxing match that was for Khan's WBA Light Welterweight Title December 11th 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sean & Johnston take you through the career of both fighters, the build-up and fight breakdown of arguably Khan's defining night in boxing.

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On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down the fantasy superfight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven — a clash between elite boxing IQ and devastating kickboxing dominance.

Could Usyk’s movement, angles and championship experience neutralise Verhoeven’s size, pressure and striking arsenal? Or would the “King of Kickboxing” prove to be more than Usyk can handle?

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David Allen steps into the lion’s den against dangerous heavyweight contender Filip Hrgović in a true “Dave vs Goliath” showdown.

On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down whether “The White Rhino” David Allen can produce one of British boxing’s biggest heavyweight upsets against the hard-hitting Croatian.

We analyse the styles, power, durability and mentality of both men, discuss Allen’s unlikely resurgence, and look at what a victory means for Hrgović after recent setbacks and criticism. Can Allen drag Hrgović into deep waters, or will the elite-level pedigree and firepower of the Croatian prove too much?

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In one of the wildest heavyweight fights in recent memory, Daniel Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round and capture the WBO heavyweight championship.

Wardley looked on the verge of a career-defining upset after flooring Dubois twice in a dramatic back-and-forth war, but Dubois showed heart, power and championship grit to completely turn the fight around. As the rounds wore on, the pressure and punishment began to break Wardley down before Dubois unleashed a devastating finish in round eleven.

On this episode, we break down:

• The momentum swings and knockdowns
• Dubois’ incredible recovery and adjustments
• Whether this was the best win of his career
• What went wrong for Wardley after such a strong start
• What’s next for the new WBO heavyweight champion

A true modern heavyweight classic filled with drama, heart and violence from start to finish.

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Two of Britain’s most dangerous punchers are on a collision course as Fabio Wardley takes on Daniel Dubois in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown.

Wardley brings relentless pressure, raw power, and an unbeaten mindset, while Dubois enters with elite-level experience, devastating knockout ability, and a point to prove in the division. This isn’t just a fight—it’s a statement bout that could shake up the heavyweight landscape.

In this episode, we break down:

• Power vs technique – who has the edge?
• Dubois’ experience against Wardley’s hunger
• Key tactics and potential fight scenarios
• What a win means for both men moving forward

Expect fireworks when these two heavy hitters meet—because this one likely doesn’t go the distance.

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One showed control. The other brought chaos.

Naoya Inoue delivered a composed, clinical performance to secure a unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani.

David Benavidez turned up the pressure and didn’t let up, stopping Gilberto Ramirez in six rounds.

A huge night that continues reshapes the landscape in boxing.

We break down:
• How Inoue controlled the fight from start to finish
• The key moments that led to Benavidez’s stoppage
• What’s next for all four fighters
• Legacy implications after a huge night of boxing

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Two elite-level clashes. Two potential fight-of-the-year contenders.

🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani — a generational showdown between unbeaten Japanese stars, with speed, power, and precision all on the line.

🇲🇽 Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez — size vs pressure, skill vs relentlessness, as two super middleweight giants collide.

We break down:
• Key stylistic battles
• Paths to victory
• X-factors that decide both fights
• Predictions & legacy implications

This isn’t just a fight night… this is a statement weekend.

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Two Olympic standouts collide as Lawrence Okolie takes on Tony Yoka in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown that could reshape the division.

Okolie brings his awkward, rangy style and knockout power into the ring, looking to impose his physicality and prove he belongs among the elite at heavyweight. Across from him, Yoka—an Olympic gold medalist—aims to showcase his technical brilliance, composure, and calculated approach as he continues his climb back toward the top.

In this episode, we break down:

• The key stylistic battle: Okolie’s reach and power vs Yoka’s fundamentals and movement
• Paths to victory for both men
• X-factors that could decide the fight on the night
• What a win means for each fighter’s future in the heavyweight landscape

Is this the night Okolie makes a statement at heavyweight? Or can Yoka outbox and outthink his way to a career-defining win?

🎙️ Full preview, bold predictions, and everything you need ahead of fight night.

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In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makmudov.

But we’re not stopping at the main event…

We also cover:

• 🥊 Full undercard breakdown – standout performances, rising prospects, and who made a statement on the night
• 💥 Key moments you might’ve missed and fighters to keep an eye on
• 🎙️ Update on the “Darker Side of Boxing” podcast – what’s coming next, themes we’re tackling, and why it’s a must-listen series
• ⚖️ Where this win leaves Fury in the heavyweight division
• 🔮 What’s next for both Fury and Makmudov

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Tyson Fury returns—but this time, he’s facing a different kind of danger.

Arslanbek Makmudov is one of the most feared punchers in the heavyweight division—undefeated, heavy-handed, and built to break opponents down. But can raw power solve the puzzle that is Fury?

Fury brings elite movement, ring IQ, and size—along with the ability to adapt to anything in front of him. Makmudov brings relentless pressure and knockout power that could end the fight at any moment.

We break down the tactics, the threats, and the paths to victory for both men.

Can Fury control the distance and outbox another dangerous challenger?
Or is Makmudov the type of heavyweight who only needs one shot?

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