Boxing Life Stories

PODCAST · sports

Boxing Life Stories

Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing.Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing.Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shor

  1. 366

    Ryan Burnett On Ricky Hatton, Mental Health, Run For Rick, And The Belfast Marathon

    Ryan Burnett talks about why he is running the Belfast this marathon, his hopes of raising money and awareness for the Ricky Hatton Foundation and T.A.M.I. Northern Ireland, the mental health charity, while talking about his own battles in and out of the ring DONATE HERE – https://www.justgiving.com/page/mickey-meehan-5?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnoHAoSopd8sHODeeF3ju7isgHdjdNGtiteJiifGC-fuhTv3xPiKsK5n4WxZg_aem_stAr8YZQ2gcmyj_CQ7xn7w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 365

    Conah Walker On His Tough Decisions, Ambitions, And Wanting Fight Of The Year

    Conah Walker talks to Tris Dixon about his upcoming battle with Sam Eggington on Matchroom's show in Wolverhampton, his brilliant run of form, life with Pat Brown and Dave Allen in the stable and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 364

    Derek Chisora On Fighting Wilder, Damage, PEDs, Unpredictability And More

    In a wide-ranging conversation, Derek Chisora discusses fame, the cheers and the jeers, lifestyle, the big fights, damage and much more. He explains who is the best he has faced and why, talks about the moments that have captured attention and caused controversy and much more besides – as he prepares for fight number 50, with Deontay Wilder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 363

    Lauren Price On Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Staying Loyal To Boxer And The BBC

    After a year out of the ring, Lauren Price talks about her return in Cardiff, what it could mean for her career and why she stayed with Boxxer and the BBC when there were offers elsewhere. She also discusses her respect for Irish star Katie Taylor and why Claressa Shields is in her sights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 362

    Michael Gomez Jnr On A Must-WIn Fight, His Father's Wars, His Career To Date

    Michael Gomez Jnr, ahead of his bout with Jordan Flynn, talks about the highs and lows of his career to date, why he feels he needs to win a British title, the impact of social media on fighters and his father's classic fight with Alex Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 361

    Michael Conlan On What He Still Wants To Achieve, Pressure, Punch Resistance, Life In Camp

    Michael Conlan talks about the importance of his upcoming fight with Kevin Walsh in Belfast, discusses what life in training camp is like and talks about what he still wants out of boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 360

    Kevin Walsh On Street Life, Boxing As His Saviour, And Facing Michael Conlan In Belfast

    Charismatic Kevin Walsh is in Belfast to fight Michael Conlan and here, he talks bout his hard life away from the ring, including jail time and crime. He talks about the challenge he is facing, the atmosphere he expects and much more about his own backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 359

    Marc Farrait On The Najee Lopez-Manuel Gallegos War, Edgar Berlanga, And Dominic Valle

    Florida coach Marc Farrait was one of the men of the moment last week after he guided Najee Lopez through a Fight of the Year frontrunner against Manuel Gallegos on ProBox TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. 358

    Maxi Hughes On Pierce O'Leary, Trainer's Heart Attack, Josh Warrington's Future

    Likeable Maxi Hughes talks about his short notice bout in Ireland against Pierce O'Leary, why he thinks experience is key and what is next for Josh Warrington following his recent rematch loss to Leigh Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. 357

    Najee Lopez On The Beterbiev Fight, The Loss OF His Father And Focusing On His Next Fight

    Light heavyweight contender Najee Lopez discusses his career to date, the importance of his fight with Manuel Gallegos and how close he was to landing a bout with Artur Beterbiev. Lopez talks about his start in boxing, his ambitions, and how the loss of his father affected him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. 356

    Gabe Rosado On Fighting At 40, The Big Nights, Canelo, Working With B-Hop, Retirement

    The always entertaining Gabriel Rosado looks back over his stellar career, talks about what it means to be a Philly fighter, sparring with Bernard Hopkins for some of his biggest fights and missing out on a Canelo bout to Amir Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. 355

    Jazza Dickens On Life As The Champ, The Struggles, And Keeping The Faith

    Liverpool world champion Jazza Dickens talks about his rocky road through boxing to the point of heading to Dublin to defend his world junior lightweight title against Anthony Cacace, how and why he kept the faith, those who have been in his corner and what the future might hold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. 354

    Adam Booth On Timing, Kelly-Murtazaliev, Leaving Boxing Behind

    REUPLOADED As fight night looms, Adam Booth welcomes Tris Dixon in to his apartment ahead of Murtazaliev-Kelly for the IBF 154lbs title. He talks about his nine years with Josh, working with Michael Conlan and contemplates his future in the sport ahead of another big night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. 353

    Josh Kelly On Fighting The Monster, Overcoming Adversity, Getting His Life Back On Track

    REUPLOADED Josh Kelly, on the eve of the biggest fight of his life against Bakhram Murtazaliev, talks to Tris Dixon about his boxing journey to date and why this world title fight has come at the perfect time for him and why he believes it will lead to his perfect moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. 352

    Dalton Smith On Defeating Subriel Matias, The Hillsborough Dream, Adam Azim

    The new WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith talks about upsetting the odds in New York, where he shocked Subriel Matias, talks about the team behind him and his journey to the top. He also ponders what is next and how it feels to be the champ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. 351

    Naseem Hamed On Fulfilling His Potential, Brendan Ingle, Giant, Big Nights

    Finally, Tris Dixon interviews Prince Naseem Hamed. Naz was talking ahead of the release of Giant, the film that focuses on the fractured relationship between Hamed and his late coach Brendan Ingle. Hamed is in fine form, talking about his career, life after boxing, the controversies and much more besides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. 350

    Margaret Goodman On Performance Enhancing Drugs In Boxing

    Dr Margaret Goodman, head of the Voluntary-Anti Doping Association (VADA), International Boxing Hall of Famer, former Nevada State Athletic ringside physician and one of the few people in boxing working with the greater good in mind gives Tris Dixon an update about PED usage in boxing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  18. 349

    Fabio Wardley On Claiming The WBO Title, Parker Fight And Drug Test, Usyk, Next Fights

    Fabio Wardley discusses what turned out to be his title winning effort against Joseph Parker, email titles, big domestic fights, Oleksandr Usyk, and why he feels he still has a point to prove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. 348

    Ben Whittaker On Working With Andy Lee, Last Fight, David Benavidez, Dividing Opinion

    Ben Whittaker speaks to Tris Dixon about his recent trip to Japan, his recent link up with Matchroom, Team Benavidez reaching out to him and his last fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. 347

    Dave Allen On His Next Fight, Makhmudov, And Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul

    Dave Allen and Tris Dixon talk about the Doncaster man's fighting future in a frank exchange that shifts to discussion about Anthony Joshua's bout with Jake Paul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  21. 346

    Lawrence Okolie On Sparring Jake Paul, Fighting Moses Itauma, Kabayel, Joshua

    A candid Lawrence Okolie, who boxes in Nigeria on Sunday, talks about helping Jake Paul get ready for Anthony Joshua, the big fights he wants in 2026, fighting in Africa, working with Joe Gallagher and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  22. 345

    Chris Billam-Smith On Boxxer, Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul, His Future

    The Bournemouth cruiserweight talks about where he finds himself in his career, the fights he might have, and his goals for 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  23. 344

    Conor Benn On The Dark Days, Faith, The Future

    Tris Dixon speaks to Conor Benn about his future, his 2026, the darker times and the news that his father, Nigel, will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. 343

    Deontay Wilder On The Surprise Oleksandr Usyk Call Out And Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul

    Deontay WIlder joins me in Dubai at the IBA pro-am event and we discuss Oleksandr Usyk calling him out, Anthony Joshua's upcoming event with Jake Paull, and how Wilder felt he did in his last fight, against Tyrell Herndon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  25. 342

    Robin Deakin Talks About Life As A Journeyman, The World's Worst Boxer Label, And Fighting Top Talents

    Robin Deakin was once unkindly dubbed the world's worst boxer. He was not that, but he did have a record of 2 wins against 53 losses. He boxed the likes of Ryan Walsh, Stephen Smith, and Anthony Crolla in a long career that has left him with some colourful stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. 341

    Lamont Roach On Facing Pitbull Cruz, The Tank Davis Draw, And Making It Big

    Lamont Roach talks about his role in one of the year's biggest talking points, his draw with Gervonta "Tank" Davis. Roach discusses the fallout from the controversy and his next step, against Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  27. 340

    Chris Algieri Talks PBC's Pitbull-Roach Card, Working With Malignaggi, And Fighting Again

    One of the sport's finest pundits, Chris Algieri, discusses the big PBC PPV bill that sees Lamont Roach challenge Isaac Cruz for the WBC interim title at 140. Also, Janibek faces Erislandy Lara and Stephen Fulton faces O'Shaquie Foster. Tris and Chris also discuss Paulie Malignaggi's bareknuckle fight, and why boxers find it so hard to walk away from the sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  28. 339

    Noel Mikaelian Seeking Justice Against Badou Jack, His Boxing Journey, Boxing Politics

    Few fighters have experienced boxing politics quite like Noel Mikaelian, He gets the chance to fight Badou Jack again in December having lost a split decision for the WBC cruiserweight title and here he talks about his journey and his motivations for his life in boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  29. 338

    Ed Latimore On The Fall Of US Heavyweights, And Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business

    Ed Latimore was a good amateur and pro heavyweight who is the author of several boxing books, including Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business. Here, Ed talks about his own journey, his battle with alcohol, the US amateur boxing programme, becoming a writer and fighting the likes of Dominic Brezeale, Cam Awesome and Charles Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  30. 337

    Robin Safar On Growing Up Tough In Sweden, Targeting Big Names At 200lbs, Getting Bernard Hopkins' Attention

    Swedish cruiserweight contender Robin Safar talks about his unusual journey from getting in with the wrong crowd early in life to moving out to Las Vegas to focus on boxing. He also talks about possible fights with the likes of Chris Billam-Smith, Zurdo Ramirez and Jai Opetaia and the lonely life of being a pro a long way from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  31. 336

    Troy Williamson On Springing An Upset, Challenging Callum Simpson, Being Written Off

    Troy Williamson sprang one of the shocks of the year when he stopped MArk Dickinson and it earned him a big fight with Callum Simpson, on the BBC, next month. Williamson talks about being written off and how he has managed to breathe new life into his career at the age of 34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  32. 335

    Ring 4 Preview Show Plus Anthony Joshua Facing Jake Paul (With Andy Clarke)

    Andy Clarke joins Tris Dixon to talk about the huge Saudi Arabia bill that features Benavidez-Yarde, Mason-Noakes, Norman-Haney and Rodriguez-Martinez. They also react to the announcement that Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will share a ring on December 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  33. 334

    Benn-Eubank II: Big-Fight Reaction (With Andy Clarke)

    Andy Clarke joins Tris Dixon to discuss all of the action and the fallout from the second bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank. They look at the futures of both me, reflect on the rivalry, and the bout itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  34. 333

    Harlem Eubank On Eubank-Benn II, Rebounding From Catterall, Being His Authentic Self

    Harlem Eubank talks to Tris Dixon about how he plans to come back from his first loss, his future aspirations, and his view on the grudge match between his cousin, Chris Junior, and his bitter rival Conor Benn. They also took about the Jack Catterall fight, the aftermath, and Eubank's hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  35. 332

    Eubank Jnr-Benn: Big-Fight Preview (With Barry Jones)

    Tris Dixon and Barry Jones look ahead to the bout this weekend and wonder whether Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn can replicate the magic of their first fight, the address a possible change in tactics from either side, and look at how the fight could be won or lost. Follow @trisdixon on X and instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  36. 331

    Carl Froch On Fighting Again, His YouTube Persona, Big Fights, Terence Crawford

    Carl Froch talks to Tris Dixon about his YouTube channel, reflects on some of his career high points, Jake Paul, life after boxing and The Cobra also gives Terence Crawford his seal of approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  37. 330

    Matt Christie On Eubank-Benn II, The Strategy And The Story

    Tris Dixon and Matt Christie look ahead to the weekend's bout between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn and discuss whether it could be any different from their first bout in April. Follow @trisdixon on X and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  38. 329

    Tony Bellew On Fighting Andre Ward, Retirement, His TV Persona, Who Can Beat Usyk

    Tony Bellew talks about facing up to life after boxing, starring in numerous TV shows, his boxing identity, the heavyweight landscape and old foe Oleksandr Usyk and who would have won had he fought Andre Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  39. 328

    Lucas Browne On Fighting Bare-Knuckle, His Boxing Career, PEDs, Fighting At 46

    Australian heavyweight Lucas Browne talks to Tris Dixon about his career so far in both boxing and bare-knuckle, and talks about facing up to the decision of at some point having to walk away from fighting. Browne talks about his innocence from two failed tests for PEDs, having the late Ricky Hatton as his promoter and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  40. 327

    Joe Calzaghe On Crawford-Canelo, Eubank-Benn II, And Ricky Hatton's Passing

    Joe Calzaghe is in fine form talking about the big upcoming fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank II, the passing of his friend Ricky Hatton and why fighters struggle in retirement. He also discusses some of his own career highlights and the recent bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  41. 326

    Liam Cameron On The Second Act Of His Career, Ben Whittaker, His Drug Ban, His Must-Win Fight

    Sheffield's Liam Cameron talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, the inactive spell that cost him so dearly and the second act of his career - that featured Lyndon Arthur and Ben Whittaker and that fights Troy Jones this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  42. 325

    Zab Judah On His Big Nights, Career Controversies, And His Future

    Outspoken New Yorker Zab Judah talks to Tris Dixon about his marquee nights and the controversies. He talks about throwing a stool at referee Jay Nady, the Mayweather brawl, going to war with Miguel Cotto and unifying the titles against Cory Spinks. Judah also talks about coming up, and how Mike Tyson predicted he and FLoyd Mayweather would fight when they were just kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  43. 324

    Zach Parker On The Importance Of Impressing Against Joshua Buatsi, The John Ryder Loss, His Career To Date

    Derby's Zach Parker is preparing for the biggest fight of his career but knows that for many he is already being written off. Here, he details the extent of the hand injury that stopped him from continuing against John Ryder, and why he thinks he is ready to be in the best form of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  44. 323

    Joshua Buatsi On Being A Success Story, His African Dream, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith

    In a frank exchange, Tris Dixon speaks to Joshua Buatsi about his upcoming fight with Zach Parker, his career to date, his aspirations, his relationship with Anthony Joshua and much more besides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  45. 322

    Lyndon Arthur On His Start In Boxing, Fighting Bivol, His Mysterious Foot Injury, Yarde Trilogy

    Lyndon Arthur talks to Tris Dixon about his journey into boxing, his possible career alternatives, the bigs fights against Yarde and Beterbiev and what he still wants to achieve in his career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  46. 321

    Paulie Malignaggi Talks About His Return To Fighting, His Future, Career Highlights, Underachieving

    The always outspoken Paulie Malignaggi talks to Tris Dixon about his career, why he is returning for a bareknuckle fight, why boxing is so hard to give up and his future in combat sports. Malignaggi also talks about the Cotto war, the Broner press conference, and why his career didn't pan out as he'd hoped it would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  47. 320

    Danny Garcia On His Boxing Career, Life After The Sport, His Final Fight, Highlights

    Danny Garcia talks to Tris Dixon about his professional boxing journey, his big fights, boxing 14 world champions, what life after boxing might look like and the state of the sport today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  48. 319

    George Liddard On Gunning For The British Title, Training With Tony Sims, Believing In Himself

    George Liddard, who fights Kieron Conway for the British and Commonwealth Commonwealth title, talks about the belief he has in himself and his journey. He talks about his struggles through Covid time, working with trainer Tony Sims and why be believes he can bring the glamour days back to the middleweight division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  49. 318

    Frank Smith On Signing Ben Whittaker, The Return Of AJ, Health Of Boxing, His Journey So Far

    Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO, talks to Tris Dixon about his journey in boxing so far, including Matchroom's high-profile capture of light-heavyweight contender Ben Whittaker. Smith talks about the upcoming Matchroom schedule, about the return of Anthony Joshua, The Greatest Showmen Netflix series and how life for him has panned out since he joined Matchroom on the bottom rung only to become one of the most influential people in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  50. 317

    Dylan Moran On The Injury That's Retired Him, Tyrone McKenna Wars, Life After Boxing

    Dylan Moran suffered a serious head injury in his rematch with Tyrone McKenna and, aged 30, has retired from boxing. The popular Irish boxer talks to Tris Dixon about his decision to walk from the sport, why he will never look back and why he is happy with the decision he has made. He also talks about the wild first fight with McKenna, life after boxing and the drama of when the worst happens after a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing.Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing.Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shor

HOSTED BY

Tris Dixon

CATEGORIES

URL copied to clipboard!