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The Main Event Boxing Podcast

by Fox Sports Australia

Boxing broadcaster Ben Damon is joined by major domestic and international boxing names.The Main Event Boxing Podcast covers world boxing from all angles and keep fans up to date ahead of blockbuster bouts.

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Episodes

  1. LIAM PARO - Queenslander returns home

    Former world champ Liam Paro talks to Ben Damon about his upcoming North Queensland headline act and his future plans.

  2. HARRY GARSIDE & SAM GOODMAN – Back from heartbreak

    Harry Garside will return to professional boxing after his Paris Olympic agony, on a card headlined by Sam Goodman who has recovered from the cut that saw his ‘undisputed’ fight with Naoya Inoue cancelled. Garside and Goodman talk to Ben Damon ahead of their May 14 double-header.

  3. TSZYU v SPENCER & GRACH v TALIVAA 2 – Big April 6 preview episode

    Host Ben Damon talks to Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer about their vitally important clash, and chats with Brandon Grach and Liam Talivaa ahead of their unmissable rematch.

  4. 2024 IN REVIEW - Brendan Bradford and Nick Walshaw look back on 2024 and catch up with Lieutenant Dan Hennessey

    Ben Damon is joined by two leading boxing writers while ring announcer Dan Hennessy discusses his dramatic year.

  5. KOEN MAZOUDIER – Wild man ready to rumble with Nikita Tszyu

    Koen Mazoudier chats to Ben Damon about his struggles with addiction and mental health and his upcoming bloody battle with Nikita Tszyu.

  6. OLYMPIC PREVIEW – High hopes for Aussie boxers in Paris

    Australia’s biggest ever Olympic boxing team has arrived in Paris. Team coaches Marcos Amado and Shara Romer join Ben Damon to preview the competition for all 12 athletes.

  7. GOODMAN & VOLKANOVSKI - Idols of the Illawarra

    Sam Goodman's conversation with Ben Damon is hijacked by UFC star Alexander Volkanovski. The warriors from Wollongong discuss the region they share, Sam's upcoming fight and a potential shot at undisputed star Naoya Inoue.

  8. TIM TSZYU & ANDREI MIKHAILOVICH – Boxers on the brink

    In a two guest episode Tim Tszyu gives Ben Damon his first detailed chat since withdrawing from the Vergil Ortiz Jr fight and the colourful Andrei Mikhailovich discusses his upcoming world title shot with Janibek Alimkhanuly.

  9. JAI OPETAIA – Cruiserweight king set for Briedis rematch

    As he prepares to regain his world title in a rematch with Mairis Briedis, Jai Opetaia speaks candidly with Ben Damon and discusses that sparring session with Tyson Fury.

  10. KEITH THURMAN - Former champ goes deep

    Ahead of his fight with Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas, former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman is at his braggadocious best in this conversation with Ben Damon.

  11. TIM TSZYU – Going to America

    On the day news of his historic fight with Keith Thurman breaks, Tim Tszyu sits down with Ben Damon.

  12. JASON MOLONEY – Ready to feel like a World Champion in first title defence

    Ahead of Jason Moloney’s defence against Saul Sanchez on Main Event the bantamweight star talks to Ben Damon about the difficult way he won his title, his plan against Sanchez and what he wants next.

  13. 2023 IN REVIEW - Boxing reporters Nick Walshaw and Brendan Bradford break down a big year

    Ben Damon is joined by two of the sport’s most experienced writers to discuss the weird and wonderful from a monumental year in Aussie boxing and look ahead to 2024.

  14. DAY OF RECKONING - Jai Opetaia and Joseph Parker ahead of Saudi extravaganza

    Moments after notifying the IBF he is vacating their world title Jai Opetaia talks to Ben Damon, before Joseph Parker jumps on to discuss his massive bout with the big punching Deontay Wilder.

  15. JACKSON MURRAY - Aussie heavyweight who sparred Francis Ngannou with stitches in his head

    Ahead of his US debut Jackson Murray discussed his American experiences with Ben Damon.

  16. DYLAN BIGGS - Australian Champion about to fight Nikita Tszyu

    Ahead of the fight of his life 21 year old Dylan ’The Beaudesert Storm’ Biggs sits down with Ben Damon in his hometown and discusses his Australian Super Welterweight Title defence against Nikita Tszyu.

  17. BRIAN MENDOZA - Knockout artist challenging for Tim Tszyu’s world title

    After three consecutive brutal knockout wins Brian Mendoza is set to face Tim Tszyu for the WBO's super welterweight belt. Ben Damon sat down with the humble American banger in Las Vegas.

  18. CANELO v CHARLO PREVIEW - Ben Damon talks to all the big names in Las Vegas ahead of Canelo Alvarez v Jermell Charlo

    Features interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Jermell Charlo, Shawn Porter, Derrick James, Brian Custer, Bernardo Osuna, Dan Rafael, Brian Campbell, Erickson Lubin and Jimmy Lennon Jr, all in Vegas with Ben Damon.

  19. PAULO AOKUSO - Next big thing announces next fight and chases Beterbiev

    In a wide-ranging conversation with Ben Damon, undefeated star on the rise Paulo Aokuso discusses his life and boxing idols, his plans to chase world champion Artur Beterbiev and his upcoming fight.

  20. BILLY & YOUSSEF DIB - Brothers with a lot to fight for

    Cancer survivor Billy Dib is joined by his undefeated brother Youssef for an emotive chat with Ben Damon, ahead of the younger Dib’s breakout opportunity on Fox Sports.

  21. SHAWN PORTER - Former world champ on Charlo v Tszyu and Spence v Crawford

    Fresh from his latest trip to Australia ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter chats to his commentary partner Ben Damon about the big events coming up in world boxing including Jermell Charlo v Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr v Terence Crawford.

  22. TIM TSZYU - Risking it all against Mexican warrior

    In a candid chat with Ben Damon, interim WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Tim Tszyu discusses his new life, the significance of his knockout win over Tony Harrison and his decision to face Mexico’s Carlos Ocampo in June.

  23. JASON MOLONEY - Champion of the World

    Newly crowned WBO Bantamweight World Champion Jason Moloney speaks to Ben Damon the morning after his life changing victory over Vincent Astrolabio in California.

  24. STEVIE SPARK & CHERNEKA JOHNSON - Aussie invasion continues with ’The Viking’ and ’Sugar Neekz’

    Stevie Spark is ready to fight in front of 50,000 Mexican fans when he faces Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela on the Canelo v Ryder undercard on Main Event, while world champion Cherneka Johnson will defend her belt against Ellie Scotney at Wembley on Fox Sports. Ben Damon talks to Spark and Johnson…

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  25. JASON MOLONEY, ANDREW MOLONEY & DENNIS HOGAN - Major fights coming up overseas in May

    Twins Jason and Andrew Moloney will fight for world titles one week apart, in the US in May, while Dennis Hogan returns to his native Ireland for a bout on the big show headlined by superstar Katie Taylor. Ben Damon chats to the fighters.

  26. BILLY DIB - Former world champion in fight of his life against cancer

    In a highly emotional conversation popular former IBF Featherweight World Champion Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib tells Ben Damon about the cancer diagnosis that has turned his world upside down, and what is giving him the strength to keep fighting.

  27. KOEN MAZOUDIER - Wild journey from first professional loss to mental health facility and back to the big time

    As he prepares for the biggest fight of his career Koen Mazoudier has opened up about the depression and drug taking that saw him swarmed by police and detained in a mental health facility, in the aftermath of his first pro loss. Mazoudier fights Ben Mahoney as part of the March 12 Tszyu v…

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  28. TONY HARRISON - Highly entertaining chat with former world champ about to face Tim Tszyu

    A wild conversation between Tony Harrison and Ben Damon in New York, as the charismatic American prepares to travel to Australia to fight Tim Tszyu.

  29. JOSEPH PARKER - Former heavyweight champ making one more run at the top

    Coming off his first ever stoppage loss the energized former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker is plotting a statement victory against Jack Massey before he chases a potential 'undisputed' clash with good friend Tyson Fury. The Kiwi catches up with Ben Damon from the UK in fight week.

  30. EBANIE BRIDGES - About to face Shannon O’Connell in the biggest female bout in Australian boxing history

    As Ebanie Bridges prepares to defend her IBF Bantamweight World Title against bitter rival Shannon O’Connell she chats to Ben Damon about the animosity between the pair, her standing in the sport and her lofty goals for this fight and beyond.

  31. MICHAEL ZERAFA - the return of boxing’s bad guy

    In an honest chat with Ben Damon the self-styled bad guy of Aussie boxing tells the full story of his withdrawal from the 2021 bout with Tim Tszyu and discusses his next fight against Danilo Creati and a proposed clash with Gennadiy Golovkin.

  32. BOB ARUM, LOU DIBELLA & THE MOLONEYS - Haney v Kambosos 2 preview

    Ahead of the undisputed lightweight title fight on Main Event Ben Damon talks to promoters Bob Arum and Lou DiBella as well as Jason and Andrew Moloney who are featured on the undercard.

  33. DENNIS HOGAN - The Irish Aussie gets emotional about his title fight

    After three title shots Dennis Hogan thought his boxing dream may go unfulfilled but now he will face Englishman Sam Eggington on October 8, and he tells Ben Damon that it’s a fight that means the world to him.

  34. CANELO & GGG - Modern greats speak ahead of historic trilogy bout

    Ben Damon chats to Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Eddie Hearn ahead of #CaneloGGG3 and discussed the bitter rivalry as well as Hearn’s plans to bring Canelo and Anthony Joshua to Australia.

  35. HARRY GARSIDE - Australian Lightweight Champion raw and fascinating

    Unbeaten professional boxer Harry Garside returns to the show to talk to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and interesting life.

  36. EDDIE HEARN - World's biggest promoter joins Ben Damon from Saudi Arabia

    In #UsykJoshua2 fight week Eddie Hearn talks about the heavyweight title fight, plus Tyson Fury's "retirement", Canelo V GGG, Bridges v O'Connell and Matchroom's Australian plans.

  37. SAM GOODMAN - Fan favourite chasing a world title shot

    World ranked super bantamweight Sam Goodman talks to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and exciting future, ahead of his fight with former title challenger Juan Elorde on July 20 on Fox Sports.

  38. TIM & NIKITA TSZYU - boxing brothers doing big things

    Tim Tszyu discusses his ‘undisputed’ fight with Jermell Charlo and Nikita Tszyu talks about his clash with Ben Horn, while the brothers give Ben Damon rare insight into their upbringing, fighting spirit and bond.

  39. LIAM WILSON - the highs and lows of an extraordinary young career

    World ranked super featherweight Liam Wilson opens up to Ben Damon like you’ve never heard him before, about the darkness that surrounded him following his loss to Joe Noynay and the light that reappeared in the spectacular rematch. Wilson headlines on Fox Sports against knockout artist Matias...

  40. JUSTIS HUNI & JOE GOODALL FACE OFF - Unbeaten heavyweights come face to face

    Ahead of the biggest heavyweight fight in Australia in over a hundred years, Justis Huni and Joe Goodall join Ben Damon for a fiery war of words.

  41. MICHAEL BUFFER - Ready to rumble in Australia again

    Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer is preparing for another trip to Australia for Kambosos v Haney. Buffer chats with Ben Damon about his incredible life and career, and reminisces about the day Jeff Horn beat Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane.

  42. ANDREI MIKHAILOVICH - Russian orphan turned compelling contender

    Ben Damon talks to the undefeated and charismatic Andrei Mikhailovich, ahead of his bout with King Davidson on Wednesday 13 April on Fox Sports and Kayo.

  43. TIM TSZYU v TERRELL GAUSHA - The Aussie and the American ahead of world title eliminator

    Ahead of their monster bout on Sunday 27 March on Main Event, Ben Damon chats with former title challenger Terrell Gausha and unbeaten Aussie Tim Tszyu from their training camps in the US.

  44. JAKE PAUL - YouTube star on Tommy Fury's withdrawal and the Tyron Woodley rematch

    Undefeated Jake Paul chats to Ben Damon about what he thinks caused Tommy Fury to withdraw from their December 19 bout and about Tyron Woodley stepping up as his replacement. World #3 Liam Paro talks about his big fight on the undercard.

  45. LUCAS BROWNE, ISSAC HARDMAN & JAI OPETAIA - December 4 preview show

    On Saturday 4 December there is a stacked domestic boxing event live on Fox Sports. World-ranked middleweight Issac Hardman headlines his first boxing show against Adam Stowe, former heavyweight champ Lucas Browne fights Django Opelu and Jai Opetaia warms up for his imminent world title shot,...

  46. JUSTIS HUNI v JOSEPH GOODALL - Heavyweight showdown now official

    Undefeated heavyweights and amateur world championship medallists Justis Huni and Joseph Goodall will fight on Main Event on Friday 4 February. Ben Damon talks to the fighters plus promoter Dean Lonergan and Goodall’s Kiwi trainer Kevin Barry.

  47. STACKED TSZYU v INOUE UNDERCARD - Dennis Hogan, Wade Ryan & Joel Camilleri have massive fights on November 17

    Main Event’s Tszyu v Inoue show has a stacked undercard featuring local stars Dennis Hogan, Wade Ryan and Joel Camilleri who are all former Tszyu opponents. Ben Damon interviews the trio.

  48. GEORGE KAMBOSOS & JAI OPETAIA - two Aussies with upcoming world title shots

    On this double-header episode Ben Damon talks to George Kambosos about the crazy drama surrounding his unified lightweight title bout with Teofimo Lopez and gets Jai Opetaia’s immediate reaction to breaking news he will fight for a cruiserweight world title.

  49. TYSON FURY - a fight week chat with the Gypsy King ahead of #FuryWilder3

    In a lively discussion Tyson Fury has a message for Australians struggling with their mental health during the pandemic and wants to make an offer to Anthony Joshua to be his new trainer! Plus he previews his trilogy title bout with Deontay Wilder.

  50. EBANIE BRIDGES - Australia’s Blonde Bomber speaks her mind after an incredible six months

    Sydney maths teacher Ebanie Bridges has developed a major international fanbase in 2021 with her unique style and the incredible toughness she showed in a world title war in the UK. On this episode she has plenty to say, as always!

About this show

Boxing broadcaster Ben Damon is joined by major domestic and international boxing names.The Main Event Boxing Podcast covers world boxing from all angles and keep fans up to date ahead of blockbuster bouts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Main Event Boxing Podcast have?

The Main Event Boxing Podcast has 70 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 22, 2025.

What is The Main Event Boxing Podcast about?

Boxing broadcaster Ben Damon is joined by major domestic and international boxing names.The Main Event Boxing Podcast covers world boxing from all angles and keep fans up to date ahead of blockbuster bouts.

How often does The Main Event Boxing Podcast release new episodes?

The Main Event Boxing Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 70 episodes since April 2019.

Who hosts The Main Event Boxing Podcast?

The Main Event Boxing Podcast is created and hosted by Fox Sports Australia.
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