The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

This is the new home for the opening bell podcast. Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest news headlines, review and preview the big fights and speak to the many fascinating characters who make the sport what it is. Want to get in touch? [email protected] X: https://twitter.com/openingbellpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeningbellpod/?igsh=bXd6dnE4eWFubjZw \ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopeningbell?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X Matt = @MattCBoxingNews Alex: @alexsteedman The Opening Bell is produced by Darren Rees (@ReesBoxing89 ) Please follow, subscribe and leave us a review. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DID BETERBIEV DESERVE TO BEAT BIVOL? All that was left to do after watching a truly wondrous scrap between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was squabble about the decision awarded to the former. We examine whether or not the right man won - and ask, more pertinently, did either of them deserve to lose? - while taking a closer look at the scoring system which can make close fights appear more lopsided than they really were. Other subjects discussed include the chemistry between Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom, and we go back to 2005 to relive Tomasz Adamek offering no clues whatsoever that he will one day campaign atop the heavyweight division. Patreons, we adore you, thank you for your support. And despite what Alex says, the rest of you are pretty special, too.  Thanks for all the support. The podcast is sponsored by NAS Medical LTD. NAS Medical specialise in complete medical coverage for boxing events, including fight night ringside medical care, ringside medicine training courses and expert second opinions on all aspects of boxing related medical matters. Boxer safety is their priority. Find them on Instagram @nasmedicalltd orwww.nasmedical.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk about the sumptuous fight that sees Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol duke it out for light-heavyweight supremacy.  Let’s talk about the best contest to be made in boxing, one with so many subplots and potential outcomes, it’s a wonder we managed to cram them all into the space of 70-odd minutes. Let’s also talk about the rematch between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, a blast from the past that exhibits the ferocity of the former and the theatre of the latter. And if you don’t want us to talk about subscribing ever again, sign up to Patreon today. You know it makes sense. https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following his bizarre rant at last week’s press conference, Chris Eubank Jr was forced to apologise to Frank Warren - and vice versa - in an unconvincing resolution to a longstanding feud. Was the advice Junior’s father gave him many years ago ringing in his ears? In This Week, we tell the story of Johnny Tapia’s troubled but loving mind as we explore his thrilling rivalry with Paulie Ayala. Last weekend saw a series of storylines developing in the women’s code as Mikaela Mayer defeated a Sandy Ryan who saw red in the most bizarre way en route to the fight, and Terri Harper breathed new life into her career with victory over Rhiannon Dixon. Thanks for the support - as always. We would strongly suggest subscribing, however, if you want to escape the wrath of The Steed. https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was shock and awe in the air at Wembley Stadium as Daniel Dubois demolished Anthony Joshua to continue his stunning career turnaround. What does this mean for Joshua, at 34 years old? Can he possibly come back? And is Dubois really as dangerous as he looked? In This Week we focus on another heavyweight thrashing as we go back to 1962 and the violent coronation of Sonny Liston. Subscribe to Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast And if you can’t subscribe, please drop us a review to help our visibility. Many thanks, one and all! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices