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5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Buncey travels to West London to visit one of the city's oldest boxing clubs. He’s joined by three generations of the club's legacy: world champion George Groves, legendary trainer Mick Delaney, and Lucas Rohrig, who will be making his professional debut this weekend. Together, they discuss the gym's rich history, the challenge of relocating after the Grenfell Tower fire, and how some of the UK’s top boxing talent began their careers at the iconic club.

Inside Dale Youth Boxing Club

Buncey is joined by Darren Barker as fight week kicks off in Riyadh. They hear from Oleksandr Usyk as well as his manager Alex Krassyuk. Dave Allen, who fights on the undercard, is also on the pod and he talks about sparring both fighters.

Usyk v Fury 2: Fight week begins

Darren Barker and Barry Jones join Buncey look back at the year in boxing. They highlight their moments from the last twelve months in 5 Live Boxing's 2024 awards show.

2024 5 Live Boxing Awards

As we pay tribute to George Foreman after his death at the age of 76, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look back on the most famous fight of them all: Muhammad Ali v George Foreman, Zaire 1974 in the Rumble in the Jungle.

Episode first released in 2019.

Remembering George Foreman: The Rumble in the Jungle

As the boxing world mourns the loss of Colin Hart and George Foreman, Buncey revisits a special episode of the pod he recorded last year, marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rumble in the Jungle. In it, he sat down with Colin to relive his vivid memories of that unforgettable night in Kinshasa, when he was ringside to witness Muhammad Ali knock out Foreman and reclaim the world heavyweight title.

Farewell to Foreman and Hart

Andy Lee has become one of the most sought-after trainers in boxing. The former Olympian and world champion joins Buncey to reflect on his journey from the early days as a talented amateur to reaching the pinnacle of the sport, and now earning a reputation as one of the game’s top trainers. They trace his path from the storied Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green, to training under the legendary Emmanuel Steward at Detroit’s iconic Kronk Gym, capturing a world title, and now guiding the careers of fighters like Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker, and Paddy Donovan.

In Conversation with Andy Lee

Buncey is in Las Vegas for the highly anticipated rematch between Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer, who claimed victory in their first bout via majority decision. That initial fight was clouded by controversy when Ryan had red paint thrown on her as she left her hotel en route to the arena. Buncey catches up with both fighters and Ryan's promoter, Frank Smith. He also sits down with Katie Taylor as she gears up for her trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano. Plus, ESPN's Crystina Poncher joins the pod to share her take on what promises to be a very close fight.

Red Paint, Bad Blood and Katie Taylor

After Mikaela Mayer successfully retained her WBO welterweight belt against Sandy Ryan in Las Vegas on Saturday, Buncey chats to all those involved in the fight at the Fontainebleau. He catches up with a very dejected Sandy Ryan, who is left pondering her future. As for Mayer, could a showdown with Lauren Price for all the belts be next for her?

We also hear from Top Rank’s Todd duBoef and Matchroom’s Frank Smith, who run through the options now for both fighters. 

Plus, with Frank Warren’s Queensberry kicking off its new TV partnership this weekend, both Warren and Eddie Hearn tell us why having the UK’s two biggest promoters on the same platform is a game-changer for the sport.

Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan and Two Best Friends

After suffering four losses in his last five bouts, what lies ahead for Joe Joyce? Barry Jones joins Buncey to debate that very question following his unanimous decision loss to Filip Hrgovic. We hear from both fighters, with Joyce making it clear he's not ready to retire just yet. Promoter Frank Warren also joins the pod, revealing he plans to have a serious conversation with Joyce about what comes next. Plus, we catch up with David Adeleye following his controversial win to claim the vacant British title, and Delicious Orie drops in after successfully navigating his first four-round fight as a professional.

Where next for Joe Joyce?

Legendary promoter Bob Arum joins Buncey to reflect on his remarkable 70-year journey in boxing. From working with Muhammad Ali to guiding Tyson Fury, he shares some of his most treasured memories from a lifetime in the sport.

An Audience with Uncle Bob

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought to a standstill in their final contest back in 1975, in what has become along with 'The Rumble in the Jungle' one of the defining fights in the history of 'The Greatest'. 

One of the last surviving members of Ali's inner circle, his business manager and confidante Gene Kilroy, joins Mike Costello and Steve Bunce to remember the build up, the night, and the legacy left by Ali.

Greatest Fights - The Thrilla in Manila (Ali v Frazier 3) with Gene Kilroy

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