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The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty

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ACE Podcast Nation Presents The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty a special boxing show for boxing fans. Unmatched historical knowledge & unrivalled analysis. Join our host Boxing pundit, Author & coach Ben Doughty for a unique Boxing Podcast born from the Sugar, Silk & Stretch podcast with Former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr & former boxer turned actor Gary Stretch as they break down the biggest stories and fights in the game this week. Please support ACE Podcast Nation & The content we create. Become a member at patreon.com/ACEPodcastNation For the price of a cuppa per month to get early access, request certain content, merch discounts, exclusive shows & more

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  1. MICHAEL BUFFER | Legendary Combat Sports MC | Don't mess with British Fans!

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  2. BLAME IT ON RIYADH

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  3. Terry Marsh on Frank Warren Fallout

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  4. THE REAL ROCKY STORY

    Louis J Marciano provides some unique and priceless insights into the life and career of his legendary uncle, Rocky. Talking lost buried millions, Charley Goldman, Al Weill, The Mob, Grossingers, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, the Petronellis, Marvin Hagler and more…#boxing...

  5. THE MAN WHO FOUGHT HIS IDOL - MICHAEL CULBERT

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  6. GLENN McCRORY - ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  7. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- BOXERS AND SPOUSAL ABUSE

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  8. BARRY JONES: “I GOT COVERED IN BLOOD.”

    Ben Doughty is joined by former ABA and Prizefighter Champion, Michael Lomax and former WBO Super-featherweight champion and broadcaster, Barry Jones for a free form discussion on all matter Boxing. #boxing #queensberrypromotions #matchroomboxing #prizefighter #TheRingAwards #eddiehearn

  9. BACK TO THE FUTURE

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  10. REIGNITED? - FURY-USYK REMATCH PREVIEW

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  11. TONY BORG - MENTOR OF CHAMPIONS

    The Hardest Game is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty as he delves into the world of boxing, speaks to some other the biggest names in the game plus takes a unique look at the historical side of the sweet science. Whether its current boxing news, technical talk, a look...

  12. LORD OF THE FLYS?

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  13. OLIVER McCALL - LIVE & EXCLUSIVE

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  14. CLAUDE ABRAMS - ‘SWEET WRITING MAN’

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  15. TOMMY MORRISON DID NOT DIE OF AIDS | Trisha Morrison on the misconceptions surrounding the legend of her late husband.

    Trisha Morrison on the misconceptions surrounding the legend of her late husband.

  16. IT’S ALL A LOAD OF BOLLOCKS?

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  17. JEFF MAYWEATHER LIVE

    JEFF MAYWEATHER LIVE Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening...

  18. WOMEN WEAKEN LEGS?

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  19. CONTENDER SPOTLIGHT: DOMINIQUE FRANCIS

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  20. ANOTHER SON BITES THE DUST

    Murtazaliev trounces Tszyu in majot upset in Orlando. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live...

  21. IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC

    Super-middleweight contender, Anthony Sims Jr, talks to Sugar & Silk.

  22. TOO CLOSE TO CALL..? - BETERBIEV-BIVOL

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  23. INSIDE TEAM BETERBIEV

    Former world class light-heavyweight and ‘Patron Saint of Boxing,’ Iceman John Scully speaks ahead of mouthwatering Beterbiev - Bivol clash. #boxing #eddiehearn #frankwarren #riyadhseason #queensberrypromotions #matchroomboxing #daznboxing #espn #dmitrybivol #arturbeterbiev #beterbievbivol...

  24. HAS THE AJ TRAIN GROUND TO A HALT?

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  25. BANGERS & CASH - Joshua- Dubois Preview

    BANGERS & CASH - Joshua- Dubois Preview Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and...

  26. CANELO-BERLANGA POST MORTEM

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  27. NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  28. DECONSTRUCTING THE MONSTER

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  29. BULGARIA’S MR.BIG

    A major mover and shaker in the business, Samuel Peter, Siarhei Liakhovich, Vassiliy Jirov, Gennady Golovkin and Kabrat Pulev are merely some of the illustrious fighters he has managed to date. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather…

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  30. THE MOST OVERRATED PUNCH IN BOXING

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  31. Live CHARLIE MAGRI - CHAMPION FOREVER

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  32. KHELIF GOES FOR GOLD AS CONTROVERSY RAGES

    KHELIF GOES FOR GOLD AS CONTROVERSY RAGES

  33. AIN’T THAT JUST LIKE A WOMAN..?

    Debunking the Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy..

  34. JOYCE-CHISORA- LAST CHANCE SALOON

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

  35. WHEN IS A DUCK NOT A DUCK?

    Vasyl Lomachenko ‘not in the mood’ for Tank Davis right now says Egis Kilmas Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar…

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  36. JARRON ENNIS - HEIR APPARENT OR FALSE ALARM

    Ennis vs Avanesyan Preview with special guest and Philly Boxing figure, Terrance Tykeem. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary…

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  37. BAD INTENTIONS - DOES SHAKUR LACK ‘KILLER INSTINCT’?

    European middleweight champion, Tyler Denny, talks to Sugar, Silk & Stretch ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and...

  38. TYLER DENNY - THE NEW CINDERELLA MAN

    European middleweight champion, Tyler Denny, talks to Sugar, Silk & Stretch ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and...

  39. BAM WANTS INOUE… EVENTUALLY

    Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez stops Juan Francisco Estrada and sees ‘The Monster’ in his long term future. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion...

  40. CHOKING ON ALPHABET SOUP

    Joshua-Dubous to face off for gifted IBF belt… Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every...

  41. ‘THE FIX WAS IN…’

    A brief history of skullduggery in the fight game.

  42. JUSTICE FOR DEVIN HANEY?

    Ryan Garcia Cops 12 Month Ban For Failed Drug Tests - Sugar and Silk with Special Guest, Esham Pickering. #boxing #ryangarcia #devinhaney #vada #nysac #princenaseem #sheffield #brendaningle #brownsugar

  43. THE GARETH A. DAVIES PHENOMENON | THE MAN HIMSELF JOINS THE BOYS

    Daily Telegraph 'Boxing Correspondent and radio/ television presenter, Gareth A.Davies joins SUGAR, SILK & STRETCH in the studio. #boxing #skysportsboxing #tankdavis #mgmgrand #lasvegas #boxxer #benshalom Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with...

  44. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

    Billam-Smith - Riakporhe rematch preview plus a look ahead to Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin and more.. #boxing #skysportsboxing #tankdavis #mgmgrand #lasvegas #boxxer #benshalom Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness…

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  45. DOES HATTON BELONG IN THE HALL?

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch discuss Ricky Hatton’s induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, alongside a whole host of other subjects… #boxing #ryangarcia #deontaywilder #eddiehearn #queensberrypromotions #matchroomboxing #anthonyjoshua #tysonfuryfans #floydmayweather #adrienbroner #donking...

  46. FRANK SPANKS EDDIE 10-0 IN RIYADH

    Sugar, Silk & Stretch is a unique boxing podcast ft Author & Boxing coach Ben Doughty with godfather of boxing fitness & former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr and Actor/Former Champion Gary Stretch. Sugar, Silk & Stretch is Live Every Friday and Sunday evening 9pm(UK) 4pm(ET) SSS is...

About this show

ACE Podcast Nation Presents The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty a special boxing show for boxing fans.

Unmatched historical knowledge & unrivalled analysis.

Join our host Boxing pundit, Author & coach Ben Doughty for a unique Boxing Podcast born from the Sugar, Silk & Stretch podcast with Former Middleweight contender Michael Olajide Jnr & former boxer turned actor Gary Stretch as they break down the biggest stories and fights in the game this week.

Please support ACE Podcast Nation & The content we create.

Become a member at patreon.com/ACEPodcastNation For the price of a cuppa per month to get early access, request certain content, merch discounts, exclusive shows & more

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Produced by Ben Doughty & Michael Olajide Jnr

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty have?

The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty has 149 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 13, 2025.

What is The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty about?

ACE Podcast Nation Presents The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty a special boxing show for boxing fans. Unmatched historical knowledge & unrivalled analysis. Join our host Boxing pundit, Author & coach Ben Doughty for a unique Boxing Podcast born from the Sugar, Silk & Stretch podcast with Former...

How often does The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty release new episodes?

The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty publishes weekly, based on its 149 episodes since November 2022.

Who hosts The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty?

The Hardest Game with Ben Doughty is created and hosted by ACE Podcast Nation ™️.
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