BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Sugar Ray Robinson, regarded by many as pound-for-pound the greatest boxer of all time, rarely found himself the underdog, but that all changed when he stepped into the ring with “The Onion Farmer,” the ever-tough and tenacious Carmen Basilio. Sean & Johnston present the stories around both of the Robinson vs Basilio clashes that were magnificently savage wars, contested at the highest level between now legendary champions, and that also deserve their status as two of the greatest fifteen-round struggles in middleweight history. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM, Spreaker, and all other major podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/legendnightpod https://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast Become A Patron patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a moment some 25 years ago when Lou Duva once again believed he had the best heavyweight in the world – but only, he said, if fights were fought in the street and not the ring. The heavyweight in question was Andrew Golota, a talented but troubled Pole who, in 1996, fought Riddick Bowe twice and conspired to lose both fights when in a winning position. Duva, Golota’s head coach at the time, watched helplessly from the corner on both occasions and struggled to understand how Golota had fouled his way to consecutive disqualification defeats. All he knew for certain was this: no two fights better exemplified how boxing is as much a battle of the mind as the body. Sean & Johnston guide you through the polarising boxing careers' detailing moments that would act as a prelude to what the two fights in 1996 would provide in The Tale of Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM, Spreaker, and all other major podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/legendnightpod https://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast Become A Patron patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. Lennox Lewis was a promising 18-year-old amateur and Mike Tyson a precocious 17-year-old, when Lewis and his amateur coach Arnie Boehm were invited by Cus D’Amato to join he, Tyson, and Kevin Rooney for eight days of training and sparring in the Catskills in up state New York. Those eight days in the Catskills would forge the path that both Lewis & Tyson would eventually collide on, but not before each facing adversity along the way In this episode, we pick up the careers of Lewis & Tyson in 1995 and present the events that would ultimately lead to their 2002 showdown. Stories from outside the ring and infamous moments all feature in Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Lennox Lewis & Mike Tyson. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM, Spreaker, and all other major podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/legendnightpod https://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast Become A Patron patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we dig deep with a man who went from being the heavyweight champion of the world, and star of a Rocky movie... to drinking, driving, drugging, beating, biting, toting guns, and so much more. Then there are the various opinions, facts, and lies on the HIV diagnosis that has been contested he never had! This story documents the rise and fall of Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we check out the life of the man who inspired Sylvester Stallone to write the Rocky character. He came from the streets and loved a bar-room brawl even more than a fight in the ring. In boxing, he was known mainly for two things, being the bloodiest fighter, maybe in boxing history, and getting a shot, out of nowhere, to fight Muhammad Ali, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Life after boxing consisted of life selling liquor, legally, and for a little while, selling cocaine, illegally. A federal investigation brought an end to that, but years later, he's in trouble once more, this time for being involved with memorabilia forgery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prolific gambler, John Morrissey was—if nothing else—an unlikely candidate to become one of the most important figures in the history of American history. John Morrissey, was a two-fisted Irish immigrant who, more than any other man of the age, represented the nefarious links between organized crime, politics, sports, and high finance in America. The loose inspiration behind Leonardo DiCaprio's character in The Gangs of New York, he was an undefeated bare-knuckle prize-fighter, widely recognized as the national champion, as well as a feared gangster and mob boss before either term was coined, rumored leader of the Dead Rabbits street gang, and eventually U.S. Congressman and member of the New York state senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we take a look at a man who came onto the boxing scene, literally out of nowhere. To the world, he seemingly had no past, but he certainly had a future in fighting. He made it all the way to the national stage before questions arose. Questions like "who is this guy?" because facing a well-known fighter of the time caused his big secret to be exposed, and his world to crumble. Just when you maybe start to feel bad for him, you find out something even more sinister took place which leads to the question of who is Roberto Medina? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tell the odd story of the Haitian-born adopted Canadian fighter who came to another country, as a small child, grew up in foster care, and ran the streets, putting himself in all kinds of dangerous situations. He ended up becoming a world champion boxer, with an exciting, crowd-pleasing style, and a growing fan base. Sounds like the dream, right? Well, there was a very murky past, that people weren't aware of. Like doing time in prison, for absolutely horrific, and downright disgusting crimes! Once it all comes out, no one looks at him the same, despite his winning ways. Finally, his career is ended by a series of punches that puts him in a coma, and makes his survival anything but assured, but the question remains is it a story of retribution for past transgressions or redemption for turning his life around after being on death's door? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick "Elvis" Parker was a street hustler who became an entrepreneur and flamboyant boxing promoter from Orlando, Florida. He had aspirations of becoming the next Don King. He promoted such fighters as George Foreman, "Smokin" Bert Cooper, and former NFL star, Mark Gastineau. However, things took a sinister turn when of his boxers Tim "Doc" Anderson crashed his hopes of "The Windfall Effect", Parker swore revenge that would ultimately have deadly consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explore one of the most charismatic characters that we've ever heard of, combined with a private life that can easily be described as "chaos". He has more wrap sheets than you can count, but one thing remains true, he's a self-destructive, but very nice person. An Olympic gold medallist, he became heavyweight champion of the world, in only his eighth fight, and from that moment on things went downhill at an almighty pace. He had his teeth stolen, multiple times. But there is one part of him that is incredibly impressive, and it's not his right hand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-Koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited bout that received a lot of media attention. The two were competing for the WBA lightweight title. In the 14th round of what was a ferocious contest, Mancini headed straight for Kim, where he blasted him with a sharp left hook. Mancini missed with a left and a right, then connected with a straight right to the centre of Kim’s face. The South Korean tumbled backward, falling flat on his back, and sliding underneath the ropes. Kim stayed down for a couple of seconds before rolling over and getting to his knees. His vision was impaired, and he struggled to grasp the lower rope. Once Kim clutched it, he stood halfway up and began to stumble backward. Referee Richard Green recognized the injured fighter’s instability, waved both hands over his head, and declared the fight over.  Sean & Johnston present the story of two fighters from contrasting backgrounds who created a moment that would destroy lives and change boxing forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tale of Jack Dempsey & Gene Tunney is that of legendary status. Long before the likes of James "Buster" Douglas upset Mike Tyson in 1990 there was the battle between these two formidable foes that would not only create record attendance and history but would also create one of the most infamous moments in the sport, "The Long Count Fight". Sean & Johnston present the story of these two legendary fighters and how their paths would eventually lead to each other with many notable moments inside and out of the squared circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the pivotal year of 1987 — the year Mike Tyson conquered the boxing world and became the undisputed heavyweight champion. From his unrelenting training under Kevin Rooney to his explosive unification bouts against James “Bonecrusher” Smith, Pinklon Thomas, and Tony Tucker, this chapter explores how Tyson’s power, speed, and discipline fused into one unstoppable force. We’ll uncover the stories behind the fights, the media frenzy surrounding his meteoric rise, and the mindset that made “Iron Mike” a global phenomenon. Join us as we trace the moments that defined Tyson’s reign and cemented his place in boxing history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We unpack the dramatic and disputed ending to Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley — a heavyweight clash that’s left fans divided. Was the referee’s stoppage justified, or did Parker deserve to fight on? We break down the key moments, the scorecards, and what this result means for both men’s futures. Can Parker bounce back, and is Wardley ready for the elite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are British boxers trading home crowds for Saudi stages? This episode investigates the chain reaction set off by Riyadh Season — from inflated fight purses to the sidelining of local venues and fans. We’ll break down the cause and effect of this shift and what it means for the future of British boxing’s identity on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices