Fight Your Corner

Michael Venom Page joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons on Fight Your Corner for his most honest interview since leaving the UFC. MVP breaks his silence on his exit, hits out at fighter pay in UFC and explains why he believes Dana White is damaging the sport. He also gives his take on why he never got a fight against Jorge Masvidal, reveals why he wants to punch Colby Covington in the face and states why signing with Misfits Boxing is the right move for him at this moment. Meanwhile, Tony recalls how the Nathan Cleverly rematch nearly derailed his career, leading to a row with Eddie Hearn, reveals if he'd fight Jake Paul, and remembers when he took his pre-fight banter a bit too far with David Haye. MVP also ranks his top five UFC welterweights on the Midnite Built Different Fight Ladder, and the lads react to Alexander Volkov confronting Dana White with the UFC boss appearing to not know who he is. They also give their verdicts on the possible Oleksandr Usyk vs David Benavidez cruiserweight matchup and the confirmed Opetaia vs Wilder contest, state why they're not having Power Slap at all and Tony reveals who he believes is the No.1 fighter in the world. Subscribe to Fight Your Corner with Tony Bellew & Charlie Parsons for weekly boxing and MMA debate with the biggest names in combat sports. New episodes every week. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Fight Your Corner
 01:30 Intro with Michael Venom Page 
03:02 Why MVP left the UFC 
 05:10 Did UFC bosses want MVP to lose?
 07:21 Why Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards fights never happened 
 12:28 ‘Yes man’ mentality in UFC and lack of feedback
 15:19 Bellew: Eddie Hearn was “furious” after Cleverly rematch
 19:33 MVP: “I had no relationship with Dana White”
 25:39 MVP: “I put 32 names forward that I would fight”
 31:30 Bellew: “Power Slap is pathetic” 
 33:19 Midnite Built Different Fight Ladder: UFC’s greatest welterweights 36:27 MVP: “UFC fighter pay has been problem for a long time” 
 38:58 Misfits Boxing signing explained 
 42:54 Tony recalls going too far with David Haye
 45:28 MVP: “I want to punch Colby Covington in the face” 48:06 Who is the UFC’s biggest star right now? 
53:20 Jake Paul’s next fight and would Tony ever fight him?
 57:10 Call Them Out: MVP slams fighter pay and reveals shocking Paddy Pimblett fee
 1:01:20 MVP and Tony SHOCK at Dana not knowing Alexander Volkov 1:05:46 Bellew: I don’t like Usyk vs Benavidez 1:07:00 Jai Opetaia vs Deonbtay Wilder Prediction
 1:08:05 MVP on UFC 334 and Conor McGregor to return? ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fightyourcorner?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Pssuxz511vDGxEdrEF1a5?si=1bc50861337e44ed IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcorner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one and only Frank Bruno joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons on Fight Your Corner for an unforgettable and emotional interview. The People's Champion talks sparring a teenage Mike Tyson with Cus D'Amato watching, waiting 16 months to face Iron Mike for the world title, what made prime Tyson unique, and finally winning the world heavyweight title against Oliver McCall at Wembley. Frank also ranks the hardest punchers he ever faced, reveals the death threats he received before one of his biggest fights, reflects on the Battle of Britain with Lennox Lewis and his relationship with him, and opens up on his life after boxing and his struggles with his mental health. He also gives his verdict on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, but who does he pick to win? ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro - The People's Champion Frank Bruno 02:49 The making of Frank Bruno 05:25 Sparring 15-year-old Mike Tyson 08:27 The long wait to fight Tyson the first time 15:01 Winning the world title vs Oliver McCall 21:16 Who was the best fighter Frank faced?
 23:29 Midnite Built Different Ladder: Frank’s hardest puncher 25:03 Frank on retirement and how close he was to coming back 31:35 “I suffered”: Frank on his mental health struggles 38:45 Frank’s Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury prediction 45:33 Frank on Lennox Lewis 46:46 Call Them Out: Frank on what he loves and hates about boxing ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fightyourcorner?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Pssuxz511vDGxEdrEF1a5?si=1bc50861337e44ed IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcorner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britain’s first Olympic gold medallist to go on and win a professional world title, James DeGale joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for the latest episode of Fight Your Corner. In an emotional moment, James reflects on the pain of walking away from the sport he loved, his brief bare-knuckle chapter and whether he could ever return to it. DeGale also opens up on his plans to box again, explaining why he feels he still has one or two more nights left in him after his career ended in circumstances that left him feeling boxing had been taken out of his hands. Tony and James revisit one of British boxing’s most iconic rivalries: DeGale vs George Groves. From their amateur history and unforgettable Sky Sports build-up to the high-stakes first fight and the rematch that never came. He also makes the case for his own achievements, revisiting world-title wins away from home against Andre Dirrell and Lucian Bute, and the physical toll that led into his final fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Elsewhere, they run through the biggest stories in boxing, including whether Floyd Mayweather could realistically contain Ryan Garcia, whether Canelo Álvarez is still No.1 at 168lbs ahead of Christian Mbilli, and the proposed Joe Cordina vs Manny Pacquiao fight. In the Midnite segment, James ranks his ultimate stylistic nightmares at 168lbs: Andre Ward, Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch, Canelo and Terence Crawford. Who climbs to the top of the Built Different Fight Ladder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The voice of boxing Adam Smith joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for the latest Fight Your Corner to discuss Daniel Dubois's crushing win over Fabio Wardley in their rematch. Is Dubois now the No.1 heavyweight in the world in the post-Oleksandr Usyk era? And did Fabio Wardley take the rematch too soon? Tony and Adam also clash over Tony's claims about Daniel Dubios quitting in previous fights. There's also a debate over who Dubois should face next: could it be Filip Hrgovic or Agit Kabayel? And where does Moses Itauma figure in the heavyweight equation and what does the future hold for Fabio Wardley? Adam gives his verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, leading to a massive argument over the merits of Fury's wins over Deontay Wilder: was the American really all that? Elsewhere in the show, they chat about Adam's book on Ricky Hatton and Tony and Charlie discuss Shakur Stevenson's decision to leave Zuffa and what it means for Dana White, and they predict what will happen this weekend when Dalton Smith faces Alberto Puello. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro: Adam Smith joins Bellew & Parsons 01:40 - Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 verdict 10:24 - THE QUIT ROW: Bellew vs Smith on Dubois 19:37 - Does Ben Davison deserve the criticism he gets? 23:43 - Who next for Dubois? Hrgovic or Kabayel in the frame? 27:31 - Is Moses Itauma the one to challenge Dubois? |35:33 - What next for Fabio Wardley? 40:43 - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: who needs it more? 45:00 - Tony & Adam CLASH over Deontay Wilder 52:07 - Call Them Out: Are fighters disrespected too much after defeat?56:37 - Ricky Hatton tribute 1:02:06 - Midnight Built Different Fight Ladder: Adam's Greatest Fight Nights 1:04:58 - Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa 1:10:15 - Tony's predicts Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fightyourcorner?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Pssuxz511vDGxEdrEF1a5?si=5d46a658b9a1430e IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcorner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don Charles joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for an explosive Fight Your Corner episode ahead of Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2. Dubois's trainer reveals his game plan for the rematch, how they have trained for a better, stronger Wardley and why he thinks Dubois will win for a second time. Tony and Don then clash over the biggest debate around Daniel Dubois: does he have a line where he'll quit, or has that narrative now been erased? They also argue over the end of the first fight, leading to them rewatching the final few seconds to end the debate. Also on this episode: the role of Daniel Dubois' father in his corner, why Don would avoid Agit Kabayel for now and who he thinks will come out on top in the much anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. What insight can he provide from having trained Derek Chisora and Daniel Dubois to face them? There's also a prediction on who will becomes the next dominant heavyweight king and Don has a powerful topic for Call Them Out. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 LINKS Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/ 18+, please gamble responsibly. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro - Don Charles Joins For Dubois vs Wardley 2 Fight Week 02:23 Is This Rematch Too Soon For Fabio Wardley? Boxing vs Business 04:29 Where Does Wardley's Confidence To Win From? 07:01 Don's Game Plan: “We've Trained For A Better Fabio" 11:32 Who Wins A Shootout? "If Daniel's Landing, It Favours Daniel" 14:50 Towel Debate: Should Wardley's Corner Have Stopped The First Fight Earlier? 20:05 Bellew vs Don Charles Clash: “Daniels’s Got A Line Where He'll Quit" 29:14 Dubois’s Dad In The Corner: A Strength Or A Problem? 32:27 Has Dubois Improved Mentally? 39:21 Don Hits Back At Tony: “That’s Why I Retaliated” 48:19 "Wardley Turned His Back!" - Don & Tony Argue Over Stoppage 53:40 Why Avoid Kabayel At This Stage? 56:06 Midnite’s Built Different Ladder: Next Heavyweight King After Usyk 1:00:06 Don’s Fury vs Joshua Verdict 01:07:00 Call Them Out ───────────────────────────── 📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fightyourcorner?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Pssuxz511vDGxEdrEF1a5?si=06f930832e51460f IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcorner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices