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BBC Radio 5 Live

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests.

New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Following the death of British heavyweight legend Joe Bugner, Buncey speaks to those who knew him best. Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, whose father Andy trained Bugner, shares his personal memories and explains why he ranks him just behind Lennox Lewis among Britain’s all-time greats. Matchroom’s Barry Hearn reflects on staging the famous Bruno-Bugner fight at White Hart Lane in 1987, while former British heavyweight champion Scott Welch recalls facing an ageing Bugner in the mid-90s. Plus, we hear a rare extract from Bugner’s appearance on Desert Island Discs in 1973.

Remembering Joe Bugner

Is Hamzah Sheeraz on his way to becoming one of Britain’s most decorated fighters? Fresh from his devastating fifth-round knockout of Edgar Berlanga in New York, Buncey sits down with the 26-year-old super middleweight to talk Canelo rumours, that unforgettable night at Flushing Meadows, and growing up idolising Amir Khan. Plus, discover how former Chelsea star Eden Hazard played a surprise role in Sheeraz’s journey to the pros.

In Conversation with Hamzah Sheeraz

Are we one step closer to saying Moses Itauma is the future of heavyweight boxing? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at his devastating first round knockout of Dillian Whyte. They hear from Itauma, as well as his promoter Frank Warren.

Itauma v White: The New Prince of Boxing

Will Dillian Whyte’s experience overcome the youthful speed and agility of Moses Itauma, or will the 20-year-old prodigy prove too sharp for the veteran? Just some of the questions Buncey poses to Queensberry's Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and top trainer Andy Lee. Warren offers the inside track on his rising star, Hearn gives his take from a neutral corner, and Lee analyses where the fight will be won or lost, and also updates us on his fighters, including Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker, Hamzah Sheeraz and Paddy Donovan.

Itauma v Whyte: Fight Preview with Warren, Hearn and Lee

Is Dillian Whyte being unfairly written off ahead of his fight with Moses Itauma? Buncey sits down with Whyte, who explains why he's in such good shape and why he took the fight. We also hear from Itauma, who is taking a very philosophical approach to the fight. Plus, Nick Ball, David Adeleye and Filip Hrgović are also on the pod.

Itauma v Whyte: Meet the Fighters

Is Moses Itauma the future of the heavyweight division? Barry Jones joins Buncey to preview Saturday’s stacked Riyadh card, featuring Itauma’s clash with Dillian Whyte and a world title fight for Britain’s sole male champion, Nick Ball, as he takes on Sam Goodman.

The Rise or the Return? Moses Itauma v Dillian Whyte Preview

How does GB Boxing’s Rob McCracken reflect on the disappointment of Paris 2024? A year on, Buncey sits down with the performance director to explore what went wrong and how preparations for LA 2028 are already in motion. He also hears from hopeful's Chantelle Reid and Odel Kamara, who will to compete at the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September.

Inside GB Boxing with Rob McCracken

Did Daniel Dubois’ defeat to Oleksandr Usyk have more to do with what happened before the fight than during it? Buncey and Barry Jones unpack the fallout from that dramatic night, including talk of a party at Dubois’ house just hours before the bout. They explore what’s next for both fighters and whether Joseph Parker deserves a shot, despite Turki Alalshikh pouring cold water on the idea. Plus, they pay tribute to former undisputed champion Josh Taylor, who announced his retirement last week.

Party to Blame? Dubois, Usyk & the Fallout

Is Oleksandr Usyk one of the greatest boxers of all time? After witnessing another masterclass from the Ukrainian, Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on Usyk becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion with his stoppage of Daniel Dubois at Wembley. We hear from Usyk himself in the dressing room, his longtime cornerman Russ Anber, and get reaction from Dubois and his promoter Frank Warren.

Usyk v Dubois 2: Fight Review

Can Daniel Dubois do what no other fighter has done before him and beat Oleksandr Usyk? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey on the eve of the history-making fight to discuss that and where he thinks the fight will be won and lost. They are also joined by former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who shares his thoughts.

Itauma v Whyte: Fight Preview with Warren, Hearn and Lee

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