Buncey’s in London ahead of the highly anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. The pair fight in Leeds on April 27th, and we hear from both of them to find out why there is so much bad blood between them. He also chats to DAZN’s Jamie Ward who has spent considerable time with both fighters, and we speak to the men who put it all together - Sam Jones and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Buncey heads to Dublin to catch up with Joseph Parker ahead of his fight with Zhilei Zhang. Joined by his trainer Andy Lee, they delve into the backstory of how Tyson Fury played a crucial role in connecting Parker and Lee and explore the dynamics of their successful partnership. They reflect on Parker's recent victory over Deontay Wilder and share their expectations for the upcoming bout against Zhang.

Buncey’s in London at the launch press conference for the British heavyweight fight title between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke. He chats to the pair, who both make a convincing case why their route to the top gives them the edge. Promoter Ben Shalom is also on the pod to give his take on the fight and updates us on some other news from his stable. And British light-heavyweight prospect Ben Whittaker, who won a lot of fans (including Shaquille O’Neal) following his last performance reacts to accusations he disrespects opponents with his showboating style of fighting.

Buncey takes the pod to Cromer for the third stop on its UK tour. He’s joined on stage by the Walsh brothers - Liam, Ryan and Michael. They take us back to the early days of sparring in their living room, fighting their dad for a few quid and what regrets they have from their respective careers.

Buncey is joined by Queensberry boss Frank Warren to discuss an eventful 36 hours for the Fury-Usyk fight. He tells us how he found out about the cut to Tyson Fury and reacts to some of the conspiracy theories doing the rounds. Barry Jones is also on the pod and gives his reaction to the news and the rescheduled date. And we hear from Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez after their 12 rounds at Wembley at the weekend.

Wembley is the venue of today’s pod as Buncey looks ahead to a huge night of boxing at the OVO Arena. He speaks to Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi, who top the bill in their highly-anticipated WBA world title final eliminator. Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom is also on the show as well as a few of the fighters who feature on the undercard including Ben Whittaker, Caroline Dubois and Francesca Hennessy with her dad, promoter and manager Mick Hennessy.

Buncey is in Belfast to reflect on a fun night of boxing at the Ulster Hall. He’s joined by Cheavon Clarke who came through a tricky fight with local boy Tommy McCarthy. They discuss how the fight went and what’s next for him. We also hear from Matchroom CEO Frank Smith who updates us on what we can expect from the schedule over the next few months. Paddy Donovan and his trainer Andy Lee talk about their tough evening that ended with a win, and Lewis Crocker chats to us shortly after his victory. Barry Jones is also on the pod from Phoenix after John Ryder was beaten by Jaime Munguia. And with the huge all-British fight at Wembley this weekend, we hear from Joshua Buatsi as he prepares to face fellow south Londoner Dan Azeez.

Buncey is with Stacey Copeland to look back at a special night of boxing in Liverpool. After retaining her IBF welterweight title by split decision, we hear from Natasha Jonas about the fight and what she wants to do next. He also chats to a downbeat Mikaela Mayer, promoter Ben Shalom and Jonas’ trainer Joe Gallagher.

Buncey is in Liverpool as Natasha Jonas prepares to defend her IBF welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer on Saturday night. He speaks to both fighters as well as promoter Ben Shalom. And Olympic bronze medallist Kariss Artingstall is also on the pod as she fights on the undercard.

Buncey takes the pod to the launch press conference in London for Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou. He’s joined by Barry Jones and former MMA fighter Dan Hardy to discuss the fight and how it may play out. We also hear from Joshua and Ngannou plus the two promoters - Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren.

Raven Chapman joins Buncey to look ahead to the year in boxing featuring the women. With a particular slant on fighters from the UK and Ireland, they look at the various weight divisions and discuss what we can expect from the next twelve months. We also hear from Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer who fight for the IBF world welterweight belt next weekend in Liverpool.

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look ahead to the year in boxing featuring the men. Going through the various weight divisions, they discuss the fights that have already been made, the fights they want to see made and what we can expect from the next twelve months.

Buncey sits down with Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith to discuss the growth of Matchroom Boxing. In a wide-reaching chat, they discuss how it grew from a small entity back in 2010 to one of the biggest boxing promotional companies in the world. They explain how it’s not been an easy journey, what pitfalls they encountered along the way and how they turned their vision into a reality.

Former world champions Barry Jones and Richie Woodhall join Steve Bunce as the 5 Live Boxing awards return. They are tasked with deciding the winners of six categories including “Fight of the year” and “British boxer of the year”.

Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at an extraordinary evening of boxing. They discuss whether we witnessed the best Anthony Joshua we’ve seen in a while. His promoter Eddie Hearn is on the pod to answer that very question. We also hear from Joseph Parker who beat Deontay Wilder, and Queensberry boss Frank Warren sums up his night and tells us what we can expect from 2024.

Barry Jones joins Buncey in Riyadh to break down the fights on Saturday night. Anthony Joshua’s publicist Andy Bell tells us where AJ’s head really is, and Eddie Hearn discusses being back in Saudi. Plus Sunny Edwards, who is in Lyndon Arthur’s corner, reflects on last week’s defeat and makes his predictions for fight night.

Darren Fletcher wrestles presenting duties off Buncey to look ahead to a huge night of boxing. They are joined by Richie Woodhall and Stacey Copeland to debate how this weekend could change how the sport will look in the coming years. Anthony Joshua tells us how he’s feeling going into Saturday night, and promoter Frank Warren gives his perspective on the event.

Stacey Copeland joins Buncey from The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh as we get our first glimpse of the fighters. We hear from promoter Frank Warren who has been instrumental in putting the card together. Manchester-based fighter Lyndon Arthur who faces world champion Dmitry Bivol, is also on the pod, as is Jarrell Miller who has been ruffling a few feathers this week. And Joe Gallagher joins us to talk about the work he is doing with the Mike Tyson Boxing Gym based in Riyadh.

Barry Jones joins Steve to look back at one of the fights of the year. They discuss why Jesse Rodriguez was just too good for Sunny Edwards. We hear from Sunny in the ring afterwards and why an early injury to his eye hampered his fight. And with next weekend’s “Day of Reckoning” card in Saudi looming, the guys cast their eyes over some of the fights.

Buncey takes the pod to Arizona as Sunny Edwards faces Jesse Rodriguez for the WBO and IBF world titles. He speaks to both boxers as they prepare for Saturday’s massive fight. We also hear from promoter Eddie Hearn who updates us on latest regarding the proposed fights between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank, and Anthony Joshua against Deontay Wilder.

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look ahead to the unification fight between Sunny Edwards and Bam Rodriguez in Phoenix this weekend. We hear from both fighters and learn about the respect they have for each other. And the guys look back at Chris Billam-Smith’s stoppage win to retain his world title in Bournemouth, and Devin Haney’s masterclass performance against Regis Prograis in San Francisco.

Buncey takes the pod to Cardiff for the second stop on its UK tour. Former world champions Joe Calzaghe and Barry Jones join him on stage to look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of their respective careers. Barry gives a convincing argument as to why he was the better boxer of the pair, and Joe still remembers where he was when news filtered through of Apollo Creed’s death. Be warned, there is some strong language and a few bleeps as well!

As Chris Billam-Smith prepares to defend his WBO cruiserweight world title this weekend, Buncey heads to his gym in East London for a chat. They discuss how preparations are going and why it's so special to fight in his hometown of Bournemouth. English cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley is also on the pod to look back at Jordan Gill’s win at the weekend against Mick Conlan, and Ryan Garcia's return to winning ways in Houston. As well as looking ahead to CBS’s fight, they also chat about the big one in San Francisco between Devin Haney and Regis Prograis.

Barry Jones joins Buncey at the 3Arena to look back at Katie Taylor's majority decision victory over Chantelle Cameron. We hear from Taylor and her promoter Eddie Hearn, plus Cameron’s trainer Jamie Moore is also on the pod. And no pod from Dublin would be complete without hearing from Steve Collins and the legend that is Irish dancer Michael Flatley.

Buncey is joined by Irish boxing journalist Lydia Del Dolles to look ahead to the fight this weekend. They discuss the impact Katie Taylor's career has had on so many Irish people, how her approach this time seems different and what we can expect from Saturday night. We also hear from Chantelle Cameron’s coaching team of Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis. And local boy Gary Cully is on the pod to discuss his fight.

WBC interim world featherweight champion Skye Nicholson joins Buncey as the build up to the big fight continues. She shares her thoughts on the fight and what Katie Taylor needs to do to win the rematch. We also hear why she decided to cease her pursuit of winning a gold medal at the Olympics, how she has matured as a boxer and why a certain assumption of her is not true.

Buncey is in Dublin at the public workout ahead of the big fight this weekend between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor. He speaks to both fighters, as well as their promoter Eddie Hearn. He also gets the Irish perspective from former World Champion Andy Lee, and gets a rare insight into both boxers from Matchroom reporter Jamie Ward who has spent a lot of time with both of them.

Stacey Copeland joins Buncey to look back at a big night in Manchester and look ahead to a huge weekend in Dublin. They begin chatting about Nathan Heaney’s shock win over Denzel Bentley for the British middleweight title. We hear from Heaney and his promoter Frank Warren. And Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor are on the pod ahead of their rematch in Dublin at the weekend.

Buncey is joined by Barry Jones at a central London press conference, following the announcement of the highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight world title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Hear from the key figures ahead of that fight, plus we look ahead to the stacked card on 23 December in Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night.

Buncey travels to Brighton to sit down with former two-weight world champion Chris Eubank. In an emotional chat, they discuss how he is dealing with the recent deaths of both his son Sebastian and brother Simon, why he is so against his son Chris fighting Conor Benn and how he is still dealing with the pain of what happened to Michael Watson following their fight in 1991. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by bereavement you can get more information via the BBC Action Line - www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/.

Buncey travels to Brighton to sit down with former two-weight world champion Chris Eubank. In an emotional chat, they discuss how he is dealing with the recent deaths of both his son Sebastian and brother Simon, why he is so against his son Chris fighting Conor Benn and how he is still dealing with the pain of what happened to Michael Watson following their fight in 1991.

Barry Jones is poolside with Buncey in Monte Carlo as they reflect on Joe Cordina’s win on Saturday night. They hear from both Cordina and his promoter Eddie Hearn. They discuss what they would like to see next for the Welshman and reflect on Ramla Ali’s win on the undercard.

Buncey is in Monaco as Joe Cordina defends his world title against Edward Vazquez on Saturday night. He chats to both fighters as well as Tony Sims who trains Cordina. We also hear from Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn who shares his thoughts on the Fury-Ngannou fight as well as this weekend’s action.

Buncey takes the pod to its first stop on its inaugural UK tour. He is joined by Carl Frampton and Paddy Barnes in Belfast in front of a live audience. They chat about the fallout from the Tyson Fury - Francis Ngannou fight in Saudi at the weekend, and take questions from the audience.

Buncey and Barry Jones take the pod backstage after Tyson Fury won a split decision against Francis Ngannou. They assess the performances of both fighters and discuss why the Oleksandr Usyk fight will not happen anytime soon for Fury. They also hear from promoter Frank Warren, Fury’s manager Spencer Brown and former footballer Rio Ferdinand.

Buncey and Barry share their final thoughts on the fight after the weigh-in. They are joined by host of boxing royalty including Carl Frampton, Shannon Briggs, Joe Calzaghe and Oleksandr Usyk’s manager Alex Krassyuk. And we also get the thoughts of MMA fighter Tom Aspinall. And they guys get a sneak preview of the venue.

Buncey has Barry Jones alongside him at the press conference ahead of Saturday’s fight. They are joined by an array of guests including former MMA fighter Dan Hardy, Top Rank president Todd deBoef, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and video journalist Michelle Joy Phelps. They talk through events on stage as they happen and get to the bottom of what this fight really is.

Buncey is joined by Barry Jones at the venue for Saturday night’s fight in Riyadh. They discuss just how enormous the event has become, what the two boxers looked like in the ring and how the fight will be a mismatch. Francis Ngannou is on the pod to tell us how preparations have gone, and we hear from former heavyweight world champion and sparring partner of Tyson Fury - Joseph Parker.

Barry Jones and Ant Crolla join Buncey to pick through the bones of Jack Catterall’s win over Jorge Linares. They speak to Catterall, his trainer Jamie Moore and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Buncey is in Liverpool ahead of the big fight this weekend. He speaks to both Jack Catterall and Jorge Linares, as well as Catterall’s training team of Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis. Matchroom CEO Frank Smith is also on the pod, as is Peter Grail who fights on the undercard.

IBF super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney joins Buncey this week. They discuss where she is at in her career, whether she’d like to box 3-minute rounds and why she plans to go to Turkey with her brother! They also look ahead to the two big fights this weekend and hear from Jack Catterall as he prepares to face Jorge Linares in Liverpool.

Shane McGuigan and Hannah Rankin join Buncey to look back at the weekend. Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn is also on to talk about what's next for both Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood. Buncey sits down with Katie Taylor as she prepares for her rematch with Chantelle Cameron. And there’s a discussion about this weekend's crossover boxing event in Manchester.

Barry Jones joins Buncey to review a dramatic fight night in Sheffield. He speaks to Leigh Wood, who retained his WBA featherweight title with a stunning stoppage. We also hear from Josh Warrington and the promoter Eddie Hearn. Four-time world Carl Froch gives his verdict on the fight, as does Leigh Wood’s trainer Ben Davison.

Buncey’s in Sheffield ahead of the huge fight between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington. Both fighters are on the pod, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn. And IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards shares his thoughts on what we can expect from the fight.

Barry Jones is with Buncey this week to pick through the bones of a busy weekend. They start at Wembley as Jai Opetaia was too good for Jordan Thompson. We hear from Opetaia, Eddie Hearn and WBO cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith, who hopes to make a fight with the Australian. They also look back at the ever-impressive Caroline Dubois who fought at York Hall, and the lacklustre fight in Las Vegas between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo. And Barry gives his reaction to the news that the Fury-Usyk fight has been signed.

Buncey takes the pod to London as Jai Opetaia defends his IBF cruiserweight title against Jordan Thompson. He speaks to both fighters, as well as Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn. He also catches up with Ellie Scotney and her trainer Shane McGuigan as she puts her IBF belt on the line. And WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith shares his views on the main event.

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look back at a busy weekend of fighting. They start at Wembley, where Joe Joyce suffered a second consecutive loss to Zhilei Zhang. Joyce and his promoter Frank Warren are on the pod. They also reflect on events in Orlando where Sandy Ryan was denied becoming a unified world champion and Conor Benn returned to the ring for the first time since the lifting of his provisional doping suspension. His promoter Eddie Hearn is also on the show.

Buncey sits down with Queensberry boss Frank Warren for an all-encompassing chat. They discuss Tyson Fury, and what the next few years may look like for him. We get the latest on Daniel Dubois’ appeal with the WBA regarding the fight with Oleksandr Usyk. And, Franks shares his views on the sport’s battle against drug cheats.

Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi joins Buncey to give us a perspective on the recent rise of American boxing. Having seen the likes of Terence Crawford, Errol Spence, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia involved in super-fights, Paulie shares his insight on the impact it is having on the sport and what other fights we can expect. We are also at Matchroom HQ to speak to Eddie Hearn, who updates us on Conor Benn and Anthony Joshua’s next fights.

Anthony Crolla joins Buncey backstage after Chris Eubank Jr dropped and stopped Liam Smith in Manchester. They discuss how the fight played out and why it ended in defeat for Smith. We hear from Eubank, as well as his trainer BoMac and promoter Kalle Sauerland. Conor Benn is also on the pod and gives his verdict of Eubank’s performance and says he wants him at 160. And former world champion David Haye shares his thoughts on the night.

Buncey is in Manchester ahead of the rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. He chats to Eubank, who explains what happened in the first fight and why he has to win the second. We also hear from Smith’s trainer Joe McNally, his cut-man Russ Anber and the promoter Ben Shalom. And Buncey also catches up with Mikaela Mayer, who is fighting on the undercard.

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey in Poland to reflect on Oleksandr Usyk's controversial win over Daniel Dubois. They delve deep into whether THAT punch was legal or not, and hear from Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk and Frank Warren, who promotes Dubois.

Barry Jones joins Buncey in Poland ahead of the big fight on Saturday night. They hear from Queensberry boss Frank Warren, Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk and James Ali Bashir who has been part of both fighters teams.

Buncey is in Birmingham to look back at Galal Yafai’s first-round stoppage win over Tommy Frank. He speaks to Galal and his promoter Eddie Hearn, who updates us on Alycia Baumgardner and Conor Benn’s drug cases. And he’s also in London at the launch press conference of Joshua Buatsi against Dan Azeez to speak to both fighters and promoter Ben Shalom.

Barry Jones joins Steve to pick through the bones of Anthony Joshua’s knock-out win over Robert Helenius. They hear from both fighters, as well as AJ’s trainer Derrick James and promoter Eddie Hearn.

George Groves joins Steve at the weigh-in ahead of tomorrow’s fight. They discuss what AJ needs to do with the carrot that is the Wilder fight dangling in front of him. They also chat with Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn, DAZN’s Joe Markowski and AJ’s publicist Andy Bell.

Steve sits down with Anthony Joshua’s new opponent Robert Helenius. They discuss when he got the call to fight, why he nearly turned it down and whether he really does eat reindeer. We also hear from Matchroom CEO Frank Smith on how the fight was made. Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean, who are the co-main event talk about their fight, and Derek Chisora tells us why he’s not yet retired.

Steve sits down with Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Robert Helenius this weekend. They discuss his immediate reaction to the news that Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test, how his preparations have had to change and working with his new trainer. We also hear from trainer Derrick James and promoter Eddie Hearn.

Steve heads to East London to sit down with trainer Shane McGuigan. They discuss AJ’s new opponent Robert Helenius and what threat he poses in the ring on Saturday night. And Francis Ngannou and his new trainer Mike Tyson are on the pod to discuss his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury.

Carl Frampton joins Steve at the public workout to look ahead to the mega-fight in Dublin this weekend. They are joined by the two fighters who were both very relaxed despite the size of the task on Saturday night. Carl and Katie reminisce about the days when they used to spar together, and Steve accidentally disrespects Chantelle!

Steve is back on the road this week as he spends the day at the Haringey Box Cup - Europe's largest amateur boxing event. Joined at Alexandra Palace by Olympian and former Box Cup champion Cheavon Clarke, they speak to many of the fighters, trainers and organisers to get a feel for what the event is all about.

Steve takes the pod to Nottingham ahead of the big showdown between Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan on Saturday night. He chats to both boxers, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.

Amir Khan and Kell Brook, two names that have been put together for years. The former boxing world champions have taken on some of the biggest names in the sport but as yet, have managed to avoid each other. Finally brought together by new boxing promoter, Ben Shalom, they’ve agreed to fight at a catchweight of 149lbs, just above the welterweight limit. Eleanor Roper has been spending time in Bolton and Sheffield, going behind-the-scenes in both camps, ahead of the much anticipated Manchester bout. She hears from both fighters about the highs and lows of their careers and the two-decade long rivalry that will finally be settled on Saturday 19 February.

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.

Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo produced a contest for the ages back in 2005, featuring one of the most dramatic comebacks ever seen. Joe Goossen was in Corrales' corner that night, and joins Mike and Steve to remember their game plan for the fight, the subtle tricks trainers and fighters can pull to gain an advantage, and the tragedy of Corrales' death two years later.

The night that "changed British boxing", according to Steve Bunce: Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank's torrid 9 rounds at the NEC in Birmingham in 1990. Former world super middleweight champion Richie Woodhall joins the podcast to remember the night, which heralded a boom period for boxing on terrestrial TV in the UK.

Legendary photographer Neil Leifer, who captured some of the most iconic images of Muhammad Ali in a career spanning half a century, joins Mike and Steve to tell the story behind some of his most famous work. Also, reaction to the confirmation of the date of boxing's return in the UK.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns met in April 1985 for two and a half of the most explosive rounds in boxing history. Former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who later trained in the famous Kronk gym with Hearns’ trainer Emmanuel Steward, watches along with Mike and Steve and remembers the legacy this fight left in Detroit.

Reliving the ten round classic between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Micky Ward, in the company of former two weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Ward later became the subject of 2010 film 'The Fighter', and was played by Mark Wahlberg.

Former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield revisits the night he dismantled Mike Tyson in 11 rounds, as well as the infamous 'ear bite' in their second fight.

Former world super middleweight champion Carl Froch joins Mike and Steve to revisit the night in Las Vegas that came to define the career of Prince Naseem Hamed - a comprehensive defeat to the Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera. 19-year-old Froch was in the stands as a paying fan. Was Naz overhyped or did outside factors contribute to defeat in his most significant fight?

Reliving the night in 2005 when Ricky Hatton beat Kostya Tszyu to win his first world title, in front of a packed M.E.N. Arena. Hatton reflects on his greatest night in the ring, how his career developed afterwards and why he has struggled with depression in retirement.

After Eddie Hearn revealed he's planning to put on fights in his back garden, are we a step closer to the return of professional boxing? Mike and Steve debate the logistical issues with trainer Adam Booth, as well as looking at the path Booth took becoming a world title-winning trainer.

Former heavyweight world champion David Haye joins Mike Costello and Steve Bunce to rewatch the night in 1988 when a 21-year-old Mike Tyson was at his most fearsome in the ring, destroying Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. They delve into the circumstances surrounding the fight including Donald Trump's involvement in putting it on, and debate Tyson's legacy among the greatest of all time.

In the first of a new mini-series, one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Leonard, relives his late stoppage of Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns in 1981. Leonard remembers how Angelo Dundee's corner work was the key to inspiring his late onslaught that ended the fight, and explains how the aftermath of this fight led to a dark period in his life when he abused alcohol and drugs. 'Greatest Fights' will focus on a brilliant or significant bout in boxing history. With a new episode every Thursday, Mike and Steve rewatch the fight with a boxer - either one who was directly involved in the fight or who was heavily influenced by it. Future episodes include Ricky Hatton and David Haye.

2016 Olympic bronze medallist Joshua Buatsi explains how he's staying in shape during the lockdown, and reveals his thoughts on news that the Tokyo Olympic are going to be delayed until 2021. Then, Mike and Steve discuss an interview from the archive with Richard Dunn, who fought Muhammad Ali in 1976. Mike's fight recommendation of the week: Marquez v Vasquez 2 (2007) Steve's book recommendation of the week: The Devil and Sonny Liston by Nick Tosches Homework: watch Liston v Clay (1964)

How long will boxing fans have to wait to see Anthony Joshua against the other two big names in the heavyweight division, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder? Mike and Steve break down the politics and the timings issues that could get in the way. Also, more reaction to Andy Ruiz's excuses for losing to Joshua, a preview of Daniel Dubois upcoming fight and an appreciation of the importance of amateur boxing clubs.

As the dust settles on Anthony Joshua's stunning upset defeat to Andy Ruiz jr., Mike and Steve debate the rumours around Joshua being knocked out in sparring, Joshua's father's apparently angry reaction in the ring after the fight, and what changes he needs to make to get back to the top of the sport.

Mike and Steve are ringside in New York's Madison Square Garden where Andy Ruiz Jr. produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing to take Anthony Joshua's IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles from him. Along with David Haye and Carl Frampton they analyse a US debut to forget for AJ, heap praise on underdog Ruiz, and ask what this result means for future fights in the division. Then, the boys take a trip to the diner after interviewing both Ruiz Jr. and Joshua in the changing rooms.

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz jr weigh in ahead of the heavyweight world title fight at Madison Square Garden. Mike and Steve analyse how they looked on the scales, and break down how they see the fight going. Paulie Malignaggi also pops by to give his prediction.

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. faced the media for the final time before their world heavyweight title fight this weekend at Madison Square Garden. Joshua says he is turning his attention to a fight with Tyson Fury, after Deontay Wilder announced his next fight would be a rematch against Luis Ortiz. Also, Mike and Steve talk to several of the undercard fighters including Katie Taylor and Callum Smith ahead of their world title fights, and Carl Frampton pops up to talk about sparring with Taylor, his training partner Tommy Coyle and where he goes next in his own career.

Deontay Wilder hijacked the fight week news cycle overnight in New York by announcing his next bout would not be against Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury, instead opting for a rematch with Luis Ortiz. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn reacts to the news and explains his frustration at being unable to even get a meeting with Wilder's representatives. Mike and Steve then speak to legendary Muhammad Ali biographer Thomas Hauser, who paints a worrying picture about the state of the heavyweight division and in boxing in general the longer we have to wait for a superfight.

Deontay Wilder once again proved his punching power by knocking out Dominic Breazeale in their WBC heavweight title contest. Mike and Steve ask where it ranks in the annals of great heavyweight knockouts and debate whether this changes their opinion of who would win between Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. They also address Wilder's controversial comments made before that fight about killing an opponent in the ring. Later, Josh Taylor joins the podcast after becoming a world champion at the weekend by beating Ivan Baranchyk in the World Boxing Super Series semi finals, plus reaction to 'The Monster' Naoya Inoue adding another knockout to his record and Billy Joe Saunders becoming a two weight world champion in Stevenage.

Former super middleweight world champion George Groves reflects on the end of his career, his two massive fights against Carl Froch, and how he tried to take control of his career.

Former super middleweight champion George Groves joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming fights this weekend, including Billy Joe Saunders v Shefat Isufi for the WBO super middleweight world title, Deontay Wilder's return to the ring against former Anthony Joshua opponent Dominic Breazeale, and his former training mate Josh Taylor's bid for a world title in the semi final of the World Boxing Super Series against Ivan Baranchyk in Glasgow.

As Mike and Steve arrive in a chilly New York ahead of Terence Crawford v Amir Khan for the WBO weltweight title, is there anyone currently in the sport of boxing that can inspire the same universal excitement as Tiger Woods in his Masters victory? Also, an early look at why Crawford v Khan might not be the mismatch expected by some bookmakers, and a review of Anthony Crolla's lopsided four round defeat by Vasyl Lomachenko at the weekend.

With confirmation that Anthony Joshua will fight Jarrell Miller in the States not far away, Eddie Hearn joins the podcast to talk about a frustrating period for the WBA, IBF and WBO champion since beating Alexander Povetkin last September. Mike and Steve discuss the difference in how Joshua has conducted his career in comparison with Great Britain's previous Olympic super heavyweight gold medallist Audley Harrison. Then, Josh Warrington calls in to talk about his upcoming fight with Kid Galahad, the change in his status since beating Carl Frampton, and his hopes for the rest of the year.