Beyond The Play

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Stomping Ground's podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Charlie sits down with Johnny Fisher to talk about his war with Dave Allen, his travels in Australia, Big John’s beef with Gareth A. Davies and Spencer Oliver, his worst fan encounter, dating and relationships, and some of the world’s biggest conspiracy theories.01:15 - 02:05 | Introduction02:05 - 03:25 | A busy 12 months 03:25 - 07:03 | Australia & the Middle East07:03 - 09:54 | The Fisher Family09:54 - 15:17 | Johnny's education and where it started15:17 - 17:44 | Selling tickets17:44 - 22:56 | A*'s & being head boy22:56 - 28:08 | Teaching the viewers28:08 - 30:29 | 'I wanted to clear that up...'30:29 - 39:09 | Reflecting on the fight against Dave Allen39:09 - 43:08 | Gareth A Davies & Spencer Oliver 43:08 - 46:08 | 'Is over training a thing?' 46:08 - 49:10 | Taking the rematch immediately49:10 - 49:54 | Chris Lovejoy49:54 - 53:15 | Worst fan encounter53:15 - 56:16 | Dating & relationships56:16 - 1:00:30 | Being religious1:00:30 - 1:03:40 | 'Should you split the bill?'1:03:40 - 1:11:34 | Moon landing & AI1:11:34 - 1:13:19 | Biggest conspiracy theory1:13:19 - 1:16:01 | Grabbing life by the balls 1:16:01 - 1:18:10 | 'What do you want out of life?'1:18:10 - 1:18:54 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Stomping Ground's podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Charlie Parsons is joined by former unified lightweight world champion, George Kambosos Jr.00:00 - 02:30 Introduction02:30 - 06:44 Who is George Kambosos Jr.?06:44 - 10:50 Father and son10:50 - 17:40 Growing up: The highs, the struggles, and the lessons17:40 - 21:00 Overcoming childhood bullying21:00 - 37:44 How boxing began37:44 - 43:20 Sparring with Pacquiao: Missing his child’s birth for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity43:20 - 1:05:58 The Teofimo Lopez fight & Undisputed1:05:58 - 1:12:10 Putting Australia on the boxing map1:12:10 - 1:14:52 Facing Richardson Hitchins1:14:52 - 1:17:48 Fatherhood: Balancing the ring and raising a family1:17:48 - 1:20:49 Legacy

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Stomping Ground's podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Oscar Bevis and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney is joined by The Stomping Ground's very own Oscar Bevis to interview heavyweight boxer Frazer Clarke. They discuss his recovery from the Fabio Wardley loss, growing up in Burton, working security at an Anthony Joshua fight, his introduction to boxing and amateur career, competing in the Olympics, surviving a stabbing, and witnessing the Westminster attacks.00:00-02:08 | Intro02:08-16:25 | Recovering from Fabio Wardley Loss16:25-20:11| Birmingham vs. Burton (Growing Up)20:11-23:19 | Working as Anthony Joshua’s Security23:19-25:06 | Frazer Clarke’s Introduction to Boxing25:06-33:17 | Fighting Joe Joyce and Amateur Career33:17-42:28 | Surviving a Life-Threatening Violent Encounter42:28-47:03 | Witnessing the Westminster Attacks47:03-59:19 2020 | Olympics and Lockdown59:19-01:12:37 | Turning Pro01:12:37-01:14:11 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Stomping Ground's podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney is joined by The Stomping Ground's very own Oscar Bevis and TikTok sensation Big John. They discuss Big John's rise to fame, his background in football and boxing, and his son Johnny Fisher, who is making waves as a professional boxer, recently fighting on the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 undercard.00:00-01:34 Where is Parsons?01:34-02:58 | Welcome: Big John02:58-18:38 | Fisher vs Allen & Gareth A. Davies Beef18:38-28:51 | Family & Life Before Fame28:51-35:52 | Big John's Sporting History35:52-37:28 | The Cheese Business37:28-39:19 | Caravan Holidays39:19-49:14 | Internet Fame49:14-56:17 | Chinese Food and Club Appearances 56:17-01:06:20 | The Rise of Johnny Fisher01:06:20-01:08:27 | What's Next for Big John?01:08:27-01:14:52 | How far can Johnny Fisher go in Boxing? 01:14:52-01:18:28 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney, Charlie Parsons, and Oscar Bevis kick off 2025 by reflecting on the highlights of the past year in boxing, football, and major headlines. From Bonnie Blue to Anthony Joshua, this episode has something for everyone as they revisit the whirlwind year that was 2024. 00:00 – 00:48 | Introduction00:48 – 07:45 | Speeds, Backflips & Bonnie Blue07:45 – 09:34 | Personal Milestones09:34 – 14:10 | The Rise of Luke Littler14:10 – 17:36 | The Super Bowl17:36 – 19:37 | How Tall Is Parsons?19:37 – 23:55 | AJ vs. Ngannou23:55 – 29:56 | Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia29:56 – 31:44 | ‘I thought Conor McGregor was gonna chin me…’31:44 – 35:12 | Is Pep better than Ferguson?35:12 – 38:51 | Arteta being the ‘nearly’ man38:51 – 41:22 | Fury vs. Usyk41:22 – 43:07 | Matchroom & Queensbury 5V543:07 – 46:24 | Oscar joins TSG 46:24 – 50:30 | Euros 2024 50:30 – 58:11 | Olympics Stories58:11 – 1:00:26 | Crawford beats Madrimov & Getting a Photo with Eminem1:00:26 – 1:02:11 | ‘Being in LA is like playing GTA’1:02:11 – 1:04:54 | AJ vs. Dubois1:04:54 – 1:07:29 | Thomas Tuchel gets the England job1:07:29 – 1:12:28 | Beterbiev vs. Bivol fight night stories 1:12:28 – 1:14:46 | Did you think Mike Tyson would roll back the years?1:14:46 – 1:16:15 | Troy said he was a better player than Peter Crouch1:16:15 – 1:19:09 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney, Charlie Parsons, and Oscar Bevis celebrate Christmas by discussing Christmas dinners, favourite meals, footballers training during the holiday season, and their sporting wish lists for 2025. 01:15 - 03:24 | Intro03:24 - 06:07 | Mince Pie06:07 - 09:30 | Favourite Meal 09:30 - 31:55 | Christmas Dinner Tier List31:55 - 35:38 | Footballers Getting Red Cards at Christmas35:38 - 39:52 | Training on Christmas Day 39:52 - 45:22 | Festive Football Schedule 45:22 - 48:45 | 2025 Sporting Wishlist48:45 - 1:01:44 | Pet Peeves1:01:44 - 1:02:40 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney.In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons sit down with Adam Smith, one of boxing's finest commentators and analysts, to break down the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch, Sunny Edwards' retirement, Turki Alalshikh's impact on the sport, Jake Paul's influence on boxing, and whether we will ever see Tyson Fury face Anthony Joshua.00:44 – 01:34 | Introduction01:34 – 12:33 | Health scares & being cancer-free12:33 – 18:26 | Filming Ringside with Johnny Nelson18:26 – 25:33 | Sunny Edwards' retirement25:33 – 26:36 | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson breakdown26:36 – 27:13 | Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai27:13 – 31:21 | Jake Paul's boxing takeover31:21 – 32:08 | Turki Alalshikh has revolutionised boxing32:08 – 33:06 | Are we in the golden age of boxing? 33:06 – 42:53 | Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 242:53 – 44:19 | Are the current UK heavyweights as good as we think? 44:19 – 47:13 | Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua47:13 – 49:26 | How does Fury win, and how does Usyk win?49:26 – 50:51 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney.In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons sit down with Adebayo Akinfenwa to discuss his football career, his viral video with KSI, moving to Lithuania at 18, racism and abuse in football, and balancing football, family, and business.00:00 - 01:45 | Intro01:45 - 03:00 | Moving into Punditry03:00 - 04:34 | Troy Gets Bantered04:34 - 06:58 | How Bayo & Troy Met06:58 - 08:53 | Battling Adversity08:53 - 11:48 | Moving to Lithuania at 1811:48 - 13:15 | Racism & Abuse in Football13:15 - 16:11 | Being a Personality16:11 - 32:59 | Salah vs Vinicius & What Makes a Football World Class32:59 - 40:15 | The Story of Bayo & KSI40:15 - 47:02 | Who’s Stronger - Bayo or Troy?47:02 - 50:14 | Balancing Football, Family, & Business50:14 - 56:10 | Ego & Negativity56:10 - 57:15 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons sit down with Kalle Sauerland to explore the secrets behind his longevity as a boxing promoter. They delve into his journey of following in his father’s footsteps, his relationship with Chris Eubank Jr., his venture into football, and the story behind his collaboration with KSI to create Misfits Boxing.00:00 - 00:26 Intro00:26 - 02:39 Kalle’s Favourite Shot02:39 - 05:59 How Long Has Kalle Been in Boxing?05:59 - 09:51 Growing Up Around Fighters09:51 - 12:10 Following in His Father’s Footsteps12:10 - 20:45 Venturing Into Football and His Passion for It20:45 - 30:10 Evolution of Media in Boxing and Football30:10 - 35:36 Euros 2000 Story35:36 - 41:48 Signing Fighters and Alexander Povetkin 41:48 - 49:36 Meeting KSI and Starting Misfits Boxing49:36 - 56:08 HS Tikkytokky and Pred Stings56:08 - 1:04:47 World Boxing Super Series1:04:47 - 1:16:06 Oleksandr Usyk: From WBSS to Heavyweight Champion1:16:06 - 1:26:19 Chris Eubank Jr Criticism1:26:19 - 1:31:55 The Issue with Tottenham Hotspur1:31:55 - 1:35:35 Kalle on ‘Snifferland’ Memes1:35:35 - 1:35:49 Outro

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons are joined by Rory Jennings, who is ready to lock horns with Troy over his latest viral football clip. The trio also discuss the erroneous opinions of Rory's past, involving Manchester City's Erling Haaland. The future of the red-hot Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea's mercurial ownership tribulations and England's hiring of Thomas Tuchel are also on the agenda in this jam-packed episode of Beyond The Play. 00:00 - 01:11 | Intro 01:11 - 12:12 | Troy Deeney vs Rory Jennings 12:12 - 15:08 | Rory’s Haaland Shocker 15:08 - 20:17 | Would Viktor Gyokeres Flop in the Premier League? 20:17 - 22:49 | Chelsea’s Ownership & Enzo Fernandez 22:49 - 26:23 | Deeney vs Parsons 100m Race 26:23 - 31:21 | Criticising Professional Footballers 31:21 - 32:56 | Working on talkSPORT 32:56 - 42:49 | Reece James’ Captaincy & Fitness 42:49 - 44:34 | Will Ben Chilwell Play For Chelsea Again? 44:34 - 49:39 | Has Football Become Boring? 49:39 - 51:22 | Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea 51:22 - 58:20 | Should England Have Hired Thomas Tuchel? 58:20 - 1:02:32 | Cole Palmer 1:02:32 - 1:04:50 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In this episode of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons tackle some of the hottest topics in football and boxing. From comparing US and UK football punditry to debating Erik ten Hag's future, Arsenal’s form, and West Ham’s progress, the duo dives deep into the beautiful game. They also discuss the possibility of Thomas Tuchel managing England, why Dubois vs. Joshua 2 isn’t happening and much more in this episode of Beyond The Play.00:00 - 03:09 - Intro03:09 - 10:27 - US Football Punditry vs UK Football Punditry10:27 - 30:24 - Ten Haag, Amorim, Arsenal & West Ham 30:24 - 40:44 - Troy Deeney vs Peter Crouch40:44 - 43:15 - Is Troy Deeney Hated?43:15 - 53:15 - Thomas Tuchel to England 53:15 - 01:05:24 - Frank Warren to DAZN 01:05:24 - 01:15:25 - Dubois vs. Joshua 2 NOT Happening01:15:25 - 01:19:48 - Dubois vs. Parker/Zhang/Kabayel 01:19:48 - 01:20:52 - Jarrell Miller 01:20:52 - 01:21:06 - Outro

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In Episode 8 of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons are joined by boxing legend Amir Khan, an Olympic silver medalist renowned for his high-profile fights against opponents like Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez. Khan dives into his career highlights and much more in this episode of Beyond The Play. 00:00 - 02:57 | Introduction 02:57 - 05:05 | Bivol vs. Beterbiev: The Big Matchup 05:05 - 06:26 | A New Era in Boxing? 06:26 - 09:52 | Experiencing Boxing in Saudi Arabia 09:52 - 11:35 | Eddie Hearn & Frank Warren: Unlikely Friendship? 11:35 - 12:23 | Wardley vs. Clarke 2: Rematch Highlights 12:23 - 27:19 | Kell Brook: What Went Wrong? 27:19 - 29:55 | Stepping Away: Retirement from Boxing 29:55 - 40:19 | Reflecting on a Boxing Career 40:19 - 42:48 | Amir Khan vs. Canelo Álvarez: Fight Analysis 42:48 - 44:12 | Training with Manny Pacquiao 44:12 - 47:48 | Sparring Culture in America 47:48 - 51:00 | Paul Malignaggi Fight Breakdown 51:00 - 52:22 | Appreciating the Big Moments 52:22 - 56:11 | Danny Garcia Fight 56:11 - 01:00:44 | Wins vs. Losses 01:00:44 - 01:05:44 | Getting Knocked Out 01:05:44 - 01:07:29 | Importance of Gloves in Boxing 01:07:29 - 01:10:26 | Eubank Jr. vs. Benn: Weight Difference 01:10:26 - 01:17:42 | Failed Drugs Test and Legacy Damage? 01:17:42 - 01:19:48 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Stomping Ground's brand-new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In Episode 7 of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons are joined by football star Ravel Morrison to discuss his career, including his time at clubs like Manchester United and West Ham. They also delve into Morrison's relationship with Wayne Rooney, compare English football fans to international fans, debate the controversy surrounding Paul Pogba's failed drug test, share encounters with A-list celebrities, and much more. 00:00 - 02:30 | Intro 02:30 - 06:30 | Playing in Mexico 06:30 - 08:00 | Football's Popularity in Mexico 08:00 - 13:30 | Life at Manchester United 13:30 - 17:00 | Diet & Training Regime 17:00 - 18:45 | Career Regrets 18:45 - 25:00 | Changing Room Dynamics 25:00 - 34:00 | Experience at West Ham 34:00 - 35:30 | THAT Iconic Goal Against Tottenham 35:30 - 39:00 | Time at Birmingham City 39:00 - 41:30 | What is Football Really Like? 41:30 - 44:30 | Playing in the United Arab Emirates 44:30 - 45:30 | Playing for Lazio 45:30 - 54:00 | Transfer to Cardiff 54:00 - 55:30 | Is Wayne Rooney Disrespected? 55:30 - 58:00 | Time in Holland With ADO Den Haag 58:00 - 59:30 | Playing for Wayne Rooney's Derby County 59:30 - 1:04:30 | Wayne Rooney’s Public Image 1:04:30 - 1:06:30 | English Fans vs. International Fans 1:06:30 - 1:08:00 | Meeting A-List Celebrities 1:08:00 - 1:13:30 | Troy Deeney’s Reputation in Jamaica 01:21:18 - 01:25:41 | Paul Pogba Drug Testing Debate 01:25:41 - 01:27:39 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Stomping Ground's brand new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. In Episode 6 of Beyond The Play, Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons discuss the heated Eubank Jr. vs. Benn rivalry, debate the Bivol vs. Beterbiev clash, and explore the Saudi boxing takeover. They also share picks for a dream England manager, tackle drug testing in football, and address whether Cole Palmer is unintelligent. 00:00 - 02:36 | Intro 02:36 - 06:36 | Eubank Jr vs Benn FACE-OFF ft. Neymar Jr 06:36 - 17:33 | Eubank Jr vs Benn: Fight Breakdown 17:33 - 21:53 | Bivol vs Beterbiev: Fight Breakdown 21:53 - 25:12 | Interview with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh 25:12 - 28:09 | Saudi Boxing Takeover: What’s Next? 28:09 - 28:57 | Eddie Hearn on Beyond The Play? 28:57 - 33:10 | England’s International Break 33:10 - 35:28 | Lee Carsley’s Comments: What It Means for England 35:28 - 38:15 | Honest England Team Review 38:15 - 40:44 | Dream England Manager: Who Should Take the Helm? 40:44 - 48:21 | The FA: Are They Getting It Right? 48:21 - 56:29 | Russell Martin and Southampton FC: A New Era? 56:29 - 57:56 | Paul Pogba to Southampton? 57:56 - 01:03:09 | Drug Testing in Football: Are Standards Slipping? 01:03:09 - 01:06:03 | Paul Pogba on Steroids? 01:06:03 - 01:09:06 | Is Cole Palmer Unintelligent? 01:09:06 - 01:09:27 | Outro

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Stomping Ground's brand new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. Troy Deeney and Charlie Parsons chat with rising heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher about everything from his journey into boxing to wild sparring sessions with Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury. They also dive into the challenges of lockdown training, his pro debut story, and whether a future fight with Jake Paul could be on the horizon. Plus, don't miss discussions on WWE offers, TikTok fame, and what life is really like for a professional boxer! 00:00 - Troy Deeney’s FIFA Rating Breakdown 02:44 - Parsons vs Deeney: The Ultimate Showdown 05:41 - Online Dating 07:48 - Why Johnny Fisher Took Up Boxing 13:14 - Johnny’s Pro Debut Story 15:40 - Life as a Professional Boxer 18:52 - WWE Offer for Delicious Orie?! 21:07 - Rugby and Cirencester 22:38 - The Rise of Big John: Tiktok Star 27:03 - Boxing Through Lockdown: Then vs Now 31:42 - The Heavyweight Diet Revealed 33:14 - Alan Babic Fight 39:28 - Boxing Eras Compared: Then vs Now 42:47 - Sparring with Daniel Dubois: Brutal Sessions 50:19 - Sparring with Tyson Fury 53:46 - Filip Hrgović: Sparring Stories 56:27 - Johnny Fisher’s Boxing Goals 01:00:52 - Boxing Money: How It Really Works 01:07:29 - Johnny Fisher vs Jake Paul: Will It Happen?

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Stomping Ground's brand new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. This episode brings an authentic double act, where they react to whats going on in the world of football, discuss Erik ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United, Fabrizio Romano and how he has revolutionised the football transfer world. 00:00-03:20 Intro and Catch-up 03:20-06:00 Wembley Stadium is MASSIVE 06:01-19:39 Conor Mcgregor 19:39-29:14 Troy’s Interactions with Fans 29:14-32:39 Dealing with haters 32:39-45:37 Thoughts on xG and Football Technology 45:37-48:32 2025 Early Transfer Window 48:32-53:49 Wes Foderingham Westham Paycheck 53:49-55:32 Thoughts on Tyler Dibling 55:32-58:48 Arsenal vs Southampton 58:48-01:03:01 Responding to Tom Garrett 01:03:01-01:04:00 Outro

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Stomping Ground's brand new podcast, Beyond The Play, hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney.This episode brings in Premier League and England striker Jermaine Defoe, who delves into his own career, telling many untold tales from the wild world of football.00:50 - 03:19 - Intro 03:19 - 10:04 - North London Derby & Tottenham 10:04 - 15:25 - Is the Style of Football Changing? 15:25 - 17:45 - Southampton's Problems 17:45 - 20:46 - Footballers Moving Into Coaching 20:46 - 23:22 - Retirement 23:22 - 29:11 - Fitness & Mentality in Football 29:11 - 34:37 - Ivan Toney's Move to Saudi 34:37 - 41:33 - England Under Gareth Southgate 41:33 - 45:49 - Jermain Playing for England 45:49 - 52:24 - Fabio Capello 52:24 - 01:05:00 - Jermain's Love for Boxing 01:05:00 - 01:08:04 - Saudi Takeover in Boxing 01:08:04 - 01:09:30 - Jermain's Future Plans 01:09:30 - 01:10:07 - Outro

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Stomping Ground's brand new podcast, Beyond The Play hosted by Charlie Parsons and Troy Deeney. This episode intends to be a bit of an introduction of Troy and Charlie together, where other episodes down the line will feature guests from the multi-sport space.00:00 - 1:22 Introduction 1:22 - 2:10 Welcome to "Beyond The Play" 2:10 - 4:08 Life Update 4:08 - 7:29 Troy's Busy Schedule 7:29 - 8:53 Troy Paid for Parsons Lunch 8:53 - 10:07 Parson's Birthday with Ryan Garcia 10:07 - 11:03 Parsons Fit Check11:03 - 22:39 Troy on AJ vs. Dubois and AJ vs. Fury 22:39 - 24:38 Current Football Landscape 24:38 - 30:13 Southampton F.C. 30:13 - 34:25 Premier League Top 4 34:25 - 37:55 Erling Haaland and Man City 37:55 - 38:57 Troy Didn't Keep His Trophies 38:57 - 51:02 Troy the Player vs. Troy the Manager 51:02 - 51:51 The Next 12 Months 51:51 - 54:00 Harry Kane 54:00 - 57:52 Life Lessons 57:52 - 1:03:21 Troy's Maddest Stories 1:03:21 - 1:05:13 Outro