Boxing News Podcast

VASYL LOMACHENKO won a world title in just his third fight at the weekend. Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss if the Ukrainian is destined for greatness, or if his jump to world class might ultimately backfire. The progress of Martin Murray is also discussed and the pair preview the impending Glasgow bill, that features Ricky Burns’ return, and the fascinating clash between Terrence Crawford and Yuriorkis Gamboa in Nebraska. There’s also some heavyweight chat as the comeback of David Haye, and the Tyson Fury-Dereck Chisora rematch, are up for debate. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THIS week’s focus is the most influential figures in boxing, as we discuss the annual BN 50. Tris Dixon and Matt Christie explain what it takes the crack the list and focus on a few of the names involved. They also look back on Brian Rose’s brave demise, Ruslan Provodnikov’s shock defeat and ahead to Vasyl Lomachenko’s second shot at world glory against Gary Russell Jnr. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

Tris Dixon is joined by John Dennen to talk about Miguel Cotto's sensational performance against Sergio Martinez. They reflect on Andy Lee's big night in New York, the Hall of Fame weekend and Paul Butler's coming-of-age win over Stuey hall for the IBF crown. Plus, there's the Power List, Paul Williams and much more. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WITH Tris Dixon in New York, Matt Christie and John Dennen are in the podcast chair and discuss the Carl Froch-George Groves rematch, and all the fun that occurred at Wembley. They attempt to answer some crucial questions. Did Groves spend too much time focusing on mind games? Can he return after such a devastating defeat? What next for Froch? Should he head to Las Vegas? Stay at home and build his legacy against James DeGale, or is the time right to wave goodbye? The impending middleweight showdown between Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto is also analysed, as is the intriguing British showdown between Stuey Hall and Paul Butler. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

TRIS DIXON and Matt Christie are swept up in the pre-fight hoopla for the Carl Froch-George Groves rematch. They return from the final press conference to talk all about one of the biggest fights in British boxing history. Can the sequel live up to its predecessor? Is their confidence real? All aspects of the fight are analysed – styles, mindset, age, teams, tactics – to deliver their final verdicts. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

TRIS DIXON is joined by Matt Christie and their first job is to review a hectic weekend of action. Old man Juan Manuel Marquez rolled back the years, while Nathan Cleverly returned to winning ways under the glare of rival Tony Bellew. Gavin Rees signed off in style and Travis Dickinson and Matty Clarkson unleashed a slugfest for the ages. They discuss Floyd Mayweather’s next fight, Manny Pacquiao’s latest announcement and, of course, look ahead to the impending Carl Froch-George Groves rematch. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

IN this week’s Opening Bell John Dennen joins Boxing News editor Tris Dixon as they begin the countdown to Carl Froch’s rematch with George Groves at Wembley Stadium. Also on their radar is the new-look heavyweight scene after the arrival of Bermane Stiverne as WBC champion. The team examines Mike Alvarado’s approaching battle with Juan Manual Marquez, where Derry Mathews stands in the UK’s thriving lightweight mix, how Kid Galahad could become a factor at world level and much more. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

TRIS DIXON has returned from Las Vegas and spills the beans to Matt Christie about an eventful trip, punctuated by Marcos Maidana’s better than expected effort to end Floyd Mayweather’s unbeaten run. Also up for discussion is Amir Khan’s impressive victory over Luis Collazo, Adrien Broner’s repulsive mouth, updates on Paul Williams and Paul Ingle, and a look ahead to the British showdown between Martin Gethin and Derry Mathews. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

IN this week’s Opening Bell Matt Christie is joined by Danny Flexen due to Tris Dixon being out in Las Vegas. They discuss the thrilling encounter that was Lucas Matthysse-John Molina Jnr, and examine Wladimir Klitschko’s heavyweight legacy following his win over Alex Leapai. Then there’s the small matter of Floyd Mayweather’s impending showdown with Marcos Maidana, and Amir Khan’s make-or-break scrap with Luis Collazo. No politics, just boxing. Get Involved.

Editor Tris Dixon and Matt Christie are back in episode 51, and the latter is full of the joys of Las Vegas, having been to see Manny Pacquiao’s revenge win over Timothy Bradley. The two also discuss Bernard Hopkins’ evergreen display against Beibut Shumenov and the future for “The Alien”, Rubin Carter, Wladimir Klitschko’s upcoming bout with Alex Leapai, Keith Thurman’s showing against Paulie Malignaggi and the Manchester bill that featured Anthony Crolla’s victory over John Murray and Scott Quigg’s dominant title defence.

TRIS DIXON and Boxing News colleague Matt Christie discuss Manny Pacquiao in this 50th episode of the Opening Bell. Pacquiao is approaching the end of his career, and many have suggested that Timothy Bradley will be the man to finish it. The pair collide in a Las Vegas sequel of their controversial 2012 encounter that Bradley won on points. Can he improve to the point where he can repeat his success, and deserve it? Given the contentious cards first time round, who will the judges favour this time? At 35, and with a long career behind him, what can Pacquiao possibly have left? Where will victory lead the winner? We attempt to answer all of these questions, and also discuss the recent adventures of Carl Frampton and Enzo Maccarinelli. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

MATT CHRISTIE is joined by John Dennen as the Boxing News team discuss the latest events in the boxing world in the Opening Bell podcast. They digest the fall out from Stuey Hall's world title defence in Newcastle and ponder his next move, consider Gennady Golovkin moving up to super-middle and where that leaves the middleweight division, look ahead to Carl Frampton and Enzo Maccarinelli in action this weekend and much more. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

IT’S that time of the week where Tris Dixon and Matt Christie discuss the comings and goings of the boxing world. Hot topics this week are Tony Thompson proving he's one of the best heavyweights in the world by beating Odlanier Solis, Shannon Briggs trying to get a title shot by throwing a shoe at Wladimir Klitschko, and Tyson Fury's bad table manners. Also up for discussion is Amir Khan's showdown with Luis Collazo, the passing of Mickey Duff, and the emergence of Kid Galahad. No politics, just boxing. Get Involved.

EDITOR Tris Dixon returns and is joined by Matt Christie on their latest journey through boxing today in the Opening Bell. They talk about the Tyson Fury-Dereck Chisora rematch, Deontay WIlder's win over Malik Scott, the trials and tribulations of being Danny Garcia and much, much more. The duo also answer questions asked by you, the fans, on twitter.

THIS week’s Opening Bell features Matt Christie and John Dennen, and they begin by rating Canelo Alvarez’s performance and wondering where it all went wrong for Alfredo Angulo. The following questions are asked: What is next for Alvarez? Is Paul Butler ready to take on the world? Is Mauricio Herrera a worthy opponent for Danny Garcia? How long will Malik Scott last against Deontay Wilder? Will it be repeat or revenge for Daniel Ponce de Leon against Juan Manuel Lopez? Is jumping to cruiserweight a good move for Tony Bellew? They also discuss the merits of bringing weigh-ins forward to the day of the fight and discuss THAT shove from Carl Froch on George Groves. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

TRIS DIXON and Matt Christie discuss a busy week in boxing. The duo look ahead to Saul Alvarez’s comeback against Alfredo Angulo this weekend, and analyse the early mind games from Carl Froch-George Groves II. Floyd Mayweather has thrown Amir Khan another bone, and James DeGale’s chances of fighting for the WBC super-middleweight title are explained. There was big weekend to reflect upon, including Vasyl Lomachenko’s loss to Orlando Salido and Ricky Burns’ convincing defeat to Terence Crawford. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THERE’S a lot for Tris Dixon and Matt Christie to discuss this week. The impending showdown between Ricky Burns and Terence Crawford is previewed, as is Vasyl Lomachenko’s attempt to win a world title in his second fight. They look back on the Curtis Woodhouse fairytale and ponder how far Chris Eubank Jnr can go. There is also the small matter of Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana to talk about, and they attempt to explain why the WBC rank Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr at number one in their super-middleweight rankings. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

Boxing News editor Tris Dixon is joined by Nisse Sauerland, of Sauerland Event. They discuss the future of Liverpool heavyweight David Haye, the fights Nisse wants to make and what is happening with Mikkel Kessler. There's also discussion about Marco Huck, Patrick Nielsen, Kubrat Pulev and even Tyson Fury and Miguel Cotto...

IN the latest Opening Bell podcast, the changing heavyweight division is analysed as are Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s places in it. Why is Fury worth watching? Is Chisora overrated? How far can Wilder go? We also look ahead to Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley II, discuss the likelihood of Carl Froch-George Groves II, and weigh up Amir Khan’s chances against Floyd Mayweather. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WE have left Las Vegas. The Boxing News team look back on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao and consider whether it lived up to its billing. We wonder what Pacquiao could have done differently, what to make of 'shoulder-gate' and we ask where Floyd Mayweather goes from here, highlighting his next best options as retirement looms. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

CELEBRATE world, Boxing News has recorded the 100th edition of The Opening Bell podcast. Matt Christie is overcome with emotion, not only for passing this milestone, but at seeing a spectacular weigh-in for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. The fight of the century now truly is on. We digest what we've seen, how the crowd reacted to the two combatants, how the boxers responded to them and to each other. We speculate on what might happen in Saturday's fight and ask the big questions, like who won the weigh-in... Join us as we countdown the final hours until Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao.

THE trainers took centre stage the day before the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao weigh-in. Floyd Mayweather Snr and Freddie Roach provided a fascinating contrast, with "Money's" trainer dismissive of Pacquiao's chances while Manny's coach insisted that they've been working towards this moment for the last five years. The Boxing News team look at the new clues as to how either fighter might approach Saturday's fight. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Manny Pacquiao finally came face-to-face at the MGM Grand. The Boxing News team were there for the last press conference before the big showdown, as well as seeing what the fighters and their teams had to say before and afterwards. We discuss the ins and outs of fight week and try to get to the bottom of the big question - why exactly are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao being so nice to each other? No politics, just boxing, get involved

FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Manny Pacquiao have begun the festivities ahead of their May 2 mega-fight. Pacquiao held a fan rally at the Mandalay Bay to celebrate his arrival in Las Vegas. That attracted the ire of Floyd Mayweather who conducted his 'grand arrival' at the MGM. The Boxing News team covered both occasions, spoke to members of either camp and discuss the events so far in Las Vegas as well considering whether perceptions on how the fight itself will unfold are shifting. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE first members of the Boxing News have arrived in Las Vegas and set up camp in the media centre at the MGM Grand to take in the atmosphere as fight week for the big one, Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao begins. As well as discussing the fight of the century, we were ringside to see Wladimir Klitschko's return to America and analyse his performance against Bryant Jennings and consider what the future holds for the heavyweight champion. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

REALITY is beginning to kick in as the fight of the century looms ever closer. The Boxing News team discuss what we've seen from the respective training camps of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in the build up so far. We look back on another thrilling fight for WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee in the US as he took on Peter Quillin, as well as wondering what should happen next for Lamont Peterson and Danny Garcia. Plus we look forward to a weekend of action as Ruslan Provodnikov and Lucas Matthysse collide, Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr returns and Terence Crawford moves up to fight for a light-welterweight world title. All this and much more on the latest edition of the Opening Bell. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE big news in the build-up to the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao showdown has been the former’s mouthpiece, and the latter’s calves. The Boxing News boys analyse the latest developments and look ahead to the mega-fight. Anthony Joshua’s blitzing of Jason Gavern, and its suitability for Main Event material, pondered alongside Adonis Stevenson’s latest victory and the impressive Artur Beterbiev’s win over Gabriel Campillo. The WBO middleweight title fight between Andy Lee and Peter Quillin is previewed, and we explain why Lamont Peterson’s clash with Danny Garcia is not nearly as inviting as it should have been. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

HOW impressive was Kell Brook against Jo Jo Dan, and does Amir Khan now need to fight the IBF welterweight champion? The Boxing News team review the rest of the results from the weekend and wonder where Gary Russell Jnr now stands. We mull over David Haye's comeback and where he will go next. We ask who would fight Tony Thompson, look forward to Anthony Joshua's return from injury in Newcastle this Saturday and discuss Adonis Stevenson light-heavyweight world defence against Sakio Bika. With a month to until The Fight, we assess the latest news from Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao as they prepare for the big one. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

KELL BROOK is emerging from an astonishing period in his life. Will there be any scars from the machete attack that ruined his world title celebrations? The Boxing News team weight this issue up and monitor the threat that Romanian Jo Jo Dan brings as Brook makes the first defence of his IBF welterweight title in Sheffield. If Brook is victorious, does he deserve a shot at the winner of Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao? Or should he do all he can to secure Amir Khan showdown? We look back on wins for Juergen Braehmer and Alfonso Gomez, while discussing where Wladimir Klitschko belongs in boxing history. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WHO is the best pound-for-pound fighter, Sergey Kovalev or Gennady Golovkin? Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss this following the former’s thrilling light-heavyweight victory for Kovalev over Jean Pascal and ponder what is next for the two combatants. We also look at the welterweight landscape following crucial wins for former champions Andre Berto and Shawn Porter while considering the merits of an overweight Chris Arreola in the heavyweight division. All this and lots more in The Opening Bell. No politics, just boxing.

IT’S really happening. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao came face-to-face at the only press conference in the build up to their fight. The Boxing News team wonders what the scale of this event will be globally and whether we can glean any clues from their encounter as to how the fight itself will go down. We wonder how Keith Thurman can get himself in the frame to challenge Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao and we react to the rest of the weekend’s action, which saw heart break for hometown heroes in world title fights as Paul Butler lost in Liverpool and Zou Shiming defeated in Macau. We look forward to another big weekend of fights, with Andre Berto going into a high stakes clash with Josesito Lopez and we wonder how Jean Pascal with cope with “The Krusher” Sergey Kovalev in Canada. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

CARL FRAMPTON impressed on his national television debut and Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the super-bantamweight’s progress, and future which hopefully involves Scott Quigg. Chris Eubank Jnr and Tyson Fury also notched victories over the weekend and we take a look at their places in their respective divisions. We reveal details of an exclusive chat with Freddie Roach, there’s the usual look ahead to the weekend’s action – headed by Paul Butler, Keith Thurman, Adrien Broner and Tommy Coyle – and there’s the odd memory lapse and confession to listen out for. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE big fight is at hand. Finally, after years of wrangling, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight. The Boxing News team reacts to the momentous news and consider what it means for the sport. There's plenty more going on, we discuss Paul Smith and Martin Murray's performances overseas against Arthur Abraham and Gennady Golovkin and consider their futures. We also look forward to the weekend's action in which Carl Frampton is on ITV defending his world title in Belfast and both Tyson Fury and Chris Eubank Jnr are in action at the O2. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

THIS weekend two British fighters challenge for world titles. In Monte Carlo, Martin Murray hopes to hit the jackpot against the fearsome Gennady Golovkin at middleweight, while in Germany Paul Smith is hoping for 168lb revenge over Arthur Abraham. Both are tough asks and we calculate how each fight can be won, break down the intangibles, and ponder how much money it’s worth laying on the upsets. We look back on Brian Rose’s controversial loss to Carson Jones, and asks what’s next for the two men. And there’s two other boys to talk about. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

IN the latest Opening Bell, we wonder how likely it is that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio will ever confirm they’re going to fight. In more pressing - and hopefully interesting - news, we examine the re-emergence of Dillian Whyte and wonder where he fits into the British heavyweight scene, and we look ahead to two fascinating bouts – one at lightweight between Stephen Ormond and Terry Flanagan, and the other at light middleweight as Brian Rose collides with Carson Jones. We also discuss Billy Joe Saunders’ decision to snub an IBF middleweight title while he waits for a shot at the WBO belt and the curious case of the Chris Eubanks. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

KEVIN MITCHELL has again secured a shot at the world lightweight title with an impressive beating of Daniel Estrada. Matt Christie and Nick Bond wonder whether the Londoner can succeed in a third attempt at world glory after two previous failures. It’s almost the 25th anniversary of Buster Douglas-Mike Tyson and we look back on the magnitude of that fight, pick out the best and worst moments of Tyson’s career and evaluate his place in history. In turn, the emergence of Deontay Wilder is analysed alongside potential fights against Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko. The subject of Carl Froch relinquishing his IBF super-middleweight title is also discussed in detail, as are the merits of Oscar De La Hoya’s career as the ‘Golden Boy’ turns 42. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

‘PRINCE’ Naseem Hamed is the guest on this week’s podcast. He reflects on his Hall of Fame career, from the first time he pulled on a pair of boxing gloves to the last, during an insightful chat with Matt Christie. The British superstar discusses his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, beating Steve Robinson to become world champion aged just 21, and goes behind the scenes of his turbulent split with long-term trainer Brendan Ingle. He opens up about his loss to Marco Antonio Barrera, reveals his biggest regret, and speaks of his delight about his forthcoming induction into the Hall of Fame. All this and much more is covered in the 60-minute interview. Don’t miss it. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE possibility of Manny Pacquiao actually fighting Floyd Mayweather looms large on the horizon and the Boxing News team ponder what might happen if the mega-fight falls into place this year. Boxing News veteran Nick Bond joins Matt Christie and John Dennen as they discuss the sport's dream fight. The team also look forward to the major heavyweight clash between WBC champion Bermane Stiverne and Deontay Wilder that takes place in Las Vegas this weekend. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

ANOTHER year begins and the possibility of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fighting remains a hot topic. Matt Christie and John Dennen wonder if 2015 might be, at last, the year they get it on. A fight that looks almost certain not to happen, at least not in the immediate future, is Carl Froch-James DeGale. Is Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr a viable alternative and what does Froch have left? Guillermo Rigondeaux’s career and latest escapades also make the cut as do the heavyweight scene with the impending Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder showdown and Shannon Briggs’ desperate bid for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko. Chris Eubank Jnr tackles Dmitry Chudinov next month and we wonder if the Brighton star will have embraced the lessons from his loss to Billy Joe Saunders. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

AMIR KHAN and Andy Lee were victorious in Las Vegas and Tris Dixon, alongside Matt Christie, talks about his most recent spell in Sin City. The chances of Khan getting his dream with Manny Pacquiao are weighed up, as is the potential Mayweather-Pacman showdown. But perhaps the real talking point this week is Dixon’s departure after five years as Boxing News Editor. In an emotional farewell, Dixon looks back on his career highlights – and lowlights – and reveals why he is waving goodbye in his final Opening Bell. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

AMIR KHAN attracts interest wherever he goes, and this week he’s in Las Vegas preparing to take on Devon Alexander. Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the merits of that fight, where it might lead, and discuss the curious love/hate relationship Khan has with the boxing public. Andy Lee is also in action in Sin City, taking on Matt Korobov, as is the talented Timothy Bradley. Those fights are all previewed and we look back on the latest outings from Jean Pascal and David Lemiuex. The issue of Naseem Hamed’s Hall of Fame entry is also up for discussion, as is some personal highlights of an eventful year. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

Editor Tris Dixon is joined by John Dennen, who recounts tales from Manny Pacquiao-Chris Algieri in Macau and his trip into Asia. There's discussion about the big bill at the ExCel, where Chris Eubank challenged Billy Joe Saunders and Tyson Fury fought Dereck Chisora, they look ahead to a middleweight clash in New York and, yes, the possibility of Mayweather-Pacquiao even comes up. Again. All this and much more on this week's Opening Bell.

LEADING the discussions between Tris Dixon and Matt Christie this week is the alluring Billy Joe Saunders-Chris Eubank Jnr showdown. Can Junior follow in his father’s footsteps and shock Saunders or is his confidence all hot air? Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora top that bill in London and the original fight is remembered while previewing the sequel. The Liverpool show, and the issue of pay-per-view, is analysed as is the ongoing Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jnr’s saga. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

MANNY PACQUIAO returns to action in Macau, and Tris Dixon and Matt Christie wonder what chance Chris Algieri has of pulling off the upset. They also dare to discuss the possibility of Floyd Mayweather being next for the Filipino. The huge Liverpool bill, topped by Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew, also gets the preview treatment, and they look back on Wladimir Klitschko’s impressive win over Kubrat Pulev. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WITH the reverberations of Sergey Kovalev’s hammering of Bernard Hopkins still being felt, Tris Dixon and Matt Christie ponder what’s next for the light-heavyweights. We also look back on Felix Sturm’s tussle with Robert Stieglitz, and ahead to Wladimir Klitschko-Kubrat Pulev and Matthew Macklin’s latest charge towards the middleweight title. Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Shannon Briggs are also up for discussion, as well as an update from Chris Eubank Jnr’s open workout at his Hove gym. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

ALL the talk centres around Sergey Kovalev’s bid to halt Bernard Hopkins before he reaches 50. Tris Dixon and Matt Christie attempt to answer some pertinent questions: What must each fighter do to win? What is the best result for the sport of boxing? How would a loss affect Bernard Hopkins’ legacy? Also discussed is Chris Eubank Jnr’s failure to report for duty at the press conference to promote his fight with Billy Joe Saunders, and we also look ahead to Nathan Cleverly’s return with Tony Bellew and ponder if the Welshman has truly recovered from his loss to Kovalev. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

Boxing News editor Tris Dixon and Matt Christie meet to discuss the latest and The Greatest in the world of boxing. They reflect on a huge weekend of action that saw fights for Stuey Hall, Martin Murray, Tommy Coyle, Luke Campbell, Paul Butler and many others. The spectre of Bernard Hopkins' upcoming fight with Sergey Kovalev looms large while they look back on the Rumble in the Jungle on its 40th anniversary. All this and much more at the sound of the Opening Bell.

FOLLOWING Gennady Golovkin’s thrashing of Marco Antonio Rubio, the Kazak terror has been compared to the likes of Marvin Hagler. The Boxing News team evaluate whether this talk is premature, and analyse what might be next for the middleweight. There’s a look ahead to the weekend’s action, with the adventures of Martin Murray, Stuart Hall, Tommy Coyle, Luke Campbell, Thomas Stalker and Kevin Satchell all discussed. And we look at the contrasting fortunes of Anthony Joshua and Nonito Donaire. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has made huge strides in a small amount of time, and while weighing up his impending test against Denis Bakhtov, the Boxing News boys also consider the starlet’s chances against the likes of David Haye and David Price. There’s much more besides, like the merits of Nathan Cleverly-Tony Bellew II as a PPV event, Shannon Briggs’ latest escapades, the fall of Chad Dawson, and all the latest with Billy Joe Saunders and Chris Eubank Jnr. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WHILE Tris Dixon and Matt Christie were recording this week’s podcast, it emerged that the Billy Joe Saunders-Chris Eubank Jnr fight was in jeopardy. The huge merits of the fight are discussed here, and we question if Eubank Jn r is ready for such a huge step up. Tyson Fury’s recent antics, Kell Brook’s recovery, Juan Manuel Marquez, Paul Smith’s impending shot at Arthur Abraham, and the magnificent Bernard Hopkins are among the other subjects on offer. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

EVENTS in Las Vegas lead the discussion this week as Floyd Mayweather’s second victory over Marcos Maidana is reviewed. We ask if Floyd can cruise into retirement with his unbeaten record intact and ponder who should be next for the American superstar. Scott Quigg and Anthony Crolla were also in action in Manchester, and look at the futures of both men, while analysing the action further down the bill. There is also George Groves’ return to preview, and we discuss Anthony Dirrell’s recent admission that he will not fight the Londoner. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER puts his unbeaten record on the line against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas and the Boxing News team discuss the Argentine’s chances. The American’s legacy is also analysed, as is the possibility of Manny Pacquiao being the next opponent for the American. Carl Frampton impressed in Belfast and our man at ringside explains how the magic of the night just about trumped the cold conditions. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THERE’S a big fight in Belfast as Carl Frampton challenges Kiko Martinez for the IBF super-bantamweight title and the Boxing News team look back on the rival’s first encounter while analysing the huge rematch. Also discussed: Johnny Nelson’s outrageous plans to come back and challenge Marco Huck; Denis Bakhtov pulling out of his fight with Anthony Joshua; Peter Quillin relinquishing his WBO middleweight title; and a look ahead to Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana II and the Manchester bill on September 13. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THIS week the Boxing News team look ahead to the new season, as the shows come thick and fast in September. Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the fast track Anthony Joshua's professional progression has been put on, George Groves' comeback, Jamie Moore, the strange phenomenon of Bernard Hopkins, B-Hop's match up with Sergey Kovalev and much, much more. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

With Kell Brook vanquishing Shawn Porter, attention switches to the Sheffield man's future and a possible date with Amir Khan. Tris Dixon and Danny Flexen also discuss the loss of their friend, Glyn Leach – the editor of Boxing Monthly – look at the cruiserweight division and take a look at what is making the headlines in Boxing News. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THIS week the Boxing News team discuss whether Gennady Golovkin will feature in the future of Carl Froch, wonder what Shannon Briggs is up to calling out Wladimir Klitschko and figure out how Frankie Gavin can come back from his loss to Leonard Bundu. They preview the weekend's action in America and also sum up the highs, the lows and the best prospects to come out of the Commonwealth Games. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

BRITISH middleweight Tyan Booth joins Boxing News’ Matt Christie to discuss the impending Tyson Fury bill in Manchester. Booth is no stranger to accepting fights at short notice, and puts himself in Alexander Ustinov’s place who has stepped in for the injured Dereck Chisora. Booth has secrets to share about Carl Froch and Amir Khan, and offers a fascinating insight into the darker side of professional boxing. Don’t miss it. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

ERISLANDY LARA screamed robbery while Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez celebrated victory. Tris Dixon and Matt Christie of Boxing News discuss the bout and ponder what’s next, and if the controversy was justified. Floyd Mayweather has announced he will fight Marcos Maidana again. Good news or bad? Also up for discussion is the burgeoning grudges between Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly, and Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora. Are the theatrics necessary to sell a fight? Guillermo Rogondeaux’s latest adventure is previewed alongside the progress of Zou Shimming. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE impending Las Vegas showdown between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Erislandy Lara takes centre stage in this week’s podcast. Why has Alvarez taken such a risky fight? Should he be admired for doing so and what chance a Lara upset victory? We also discuss George Groves’ comeback, discuss the merits of Marcos Maidana getting a second shot at Floyd Mayweather, and analyse Anthony Joshua’s latest outing against Matt Skelton. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

JOHN DENNEN and Matt Christie reunite for the final Opening Bell podcast of 2015. In an emotional rollercoaster they discuss the big shows, featuring Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte and Billy Joe Saunders-Andy Lee, that closed out the year and peer ahead to what lies await in 2016. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

ANOTHER big heavyweight fight looms. John Dennen and Matt Christie discuss Anthony Joshua versus Dillian Whyte, looking at where the grudge began (this was our fault by the way), how the fight might go and what lies ahead for the victor. We update you on all the latest news from the last few days before the clash and examine what’s in store on the undercard. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen reunite to discuss the seismic shift in the boxing landscape as Tyson Fury topples world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. We recount the crazy night in Dusseldorf, what next for Fury and Klitschko and what to make of the new heavyweight king. Plus we look forward to the weekend's upcoming action and more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen debate the Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez, wondering who will win, how they'll do it and whether the WBC middleweight title fight will become everything it's cracked up to be. We also round up the latest action, including the remarkable feats of the Smith brothers, the Tim Bradley-Teddy Atlas partnership and what's eating Vasyl Lomachenko. Plus we look forward to some more major upcoming fights, considering whether Martin Murray has what it takes to dethrone Arthur Abraham in Germany and whether Anthony Crolla can seize the world title in his rematch with Darleys Perez. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

ON the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast, Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss Terence Crawford's latest performance and what he needs to do to get Manny Pacquiao's, and the rest of the world's, attention. The Boxing News team also considers what to make of Tony Jeter's tame showing against Chris Eubank Jnr, the latest news in the sport, including new additions to the Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez undercard, the Carl Frampton-Scott Quigg negotiations and whether Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte should be on pay-per-view. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and John Dennen are back. They appraise Gennady Golovkin's lastest performance and wonder where 'GGG' should go from here. As Andy Lee and Billy Joe Saunders announce the new date for their WBO middleweight title fight we consider whether the winner should be next for Golovkin. Looking forward to the weekend's action we discuss what Terence Crawford must do to become boxing's next superstar and Chris Eubank Jnr's latest showcase. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

FROM the ridiculous to disaster, the Boxing News team considers the fall out of Wladimir Klitschko's fight with Tyson Fury being postponed. We look over the progression from a mad press conference, to Klitschko's sudden withdrawal and how the postponement will impact the fight, the fighters' preparation and their state of mind. Plus we round up the rest of the recent action, including Frank Buglioni's brave effort against Fedor Chudinov and we wonder in what direction Deontay Wilder is taking his career. The team looks ahead to the weekend's title fights and we ponder what to make of the enigmatic Adrien Broner. Just boxing, no politics, get involved.

IN a bumper edition of the Opening Bell podcast, Boxing News editor Matt Christie returns from Las Vegas to discuss all the events surrounding Floyd Mayweather's latest, and possibly last, fight as we wonder just how long "Money" will be able to stay retired. We also consider what next for George Groves after defeat in his third world title fight and whether a rematch with James DeGale can, or should happen. With Anthony Joshua causing a stir in London, we weigh up his grudge match with Dillian Whyte and wonder how far the Olympic gold medallist can go in the heavyweight division. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

LEO SANTA CRUZ has put him right into the featherweight mix with a stirring victory over Abner Mares. The Boxing News team considers what lies ahead for him and the more perplexing path ahead of Shane Mosley after his recent victory over Ricardo Mayorga. We preview the weekend's action, as Jamie McDonnell aims for a rematch win over Tomoki Kameda in Texas and Josh Warrington takes on what could prove a tough test against Joel Brunker in Leeds. We digest the latest news including whether Diego Chaves is a good enough challenger for Kell Brook and when the welterweight division is going to produce the big fights just waiting to be made. All this and much more on the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

WITH new boxing season at hand, a new dawn could be approaching for the sport. The Boxing News team looks at an exhilarating middleweight division with Gennady Golovkin, Saul Alvarez and Miguel Cotto taking centre stage and ponder who will take over from Floyd Mayweather as the welterweight kingpin. Under discussion are the fights coming up over the next couple of weeks, the wild fighters who keep on going too long and much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING'S next mega-fight, Miguel Cotto versus Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, has been made. Boxing News editor Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the comparative merits of the two combatants, make early predictions for who they think will win and look at how this fight manages to put even Floyd Mayweather's next outing in the shade. The BN team ponders what chance Andre Berto has against 'Money' Mayweather (not much) and whether Amir Khan versus Manny Pacquiao is edging closer to becoming a reality. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

THIS week the Boxing News team wonders why Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevenson aren’t unifying the light-heavyweight division and considers where they go from here. We discuss how Andre Ward fits into the picture and herald the explosive combination of Gennady Golovkin and David Lemieux. We look forward to a weekend of action that sees Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle headline in Hull and Danny Garcia and Paulie Malignaggi box in Brooklyn. Plus, we maintain our eternal vigil, waiting for the announcement of Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

SO it looks like Andre Berto is going to fight Floyd Mayweather on September 12. The Boxing News team discuss the showdown, and attempt to understand why Mayweather has chosen such an apparently unthreatening foe. There was heartbreak in Manchester for Anthony Crolla in his bid for world glory, while Scott Quigg scored the most impressive win of his career to leave fans desparate to see a showdown with Carl Frampton – who survived an American crisis in Texas. All these contests and their ramifications are discussed at length. We also look back on David Price’s latest disaster. Is there is any way back for the heavyweight now? All the upcoming action is previewed, featuring Sergey Kovalev, Frank Buglioni, Billy Joe Saunders and Dereck Chisora. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

WITH the announcement of Carl Froch's retirement, the Boxing News team discuss his career, achievements and how he ranks among Britain's great fighters. We consider Floyd Mayweather's fight on September, the gathering mystery about his opponent and where it leaves Amir Khan. Terry Flanagan made history for England winning the WBO world title and joins the thriving British lightweight scene. We preview this weekend's action with Anthony Crolla recovering from a life threatening attack to fight for a world title in Manchester. Also on the bill Scott Quigg is expected to be in a thriller with Kiko Martinez, Carl Frampton sets out to conquer America and David Price could return to the big time with a European heavyweight title fight in Germany. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

WHO is the best fighter from the last 25 years? Floyd Mayweather? Oscar De La Hoya? Evander Holyfield? The Boxing News team discuss this issue while looking back on the last quarter century in the sport. The cases of De La Hoya and Holyfield are looked at in detail as their merits are debated. The other hot topic is the recently announced Wladimir Klitschko-Tyson Fury showdown at heavyweight. What chance does Fury have? How big an event will this be, and is Klitschko – approaching 40 years old – starting to slip from his perch? We attempt to answer all these questions and more. There is also a nod to Jamie Conlan’s incredible showing in Dublin, and the career of former WBO super-middleweight boss Steve Collins is also discussed. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

CARL FROCH is the subject of this week’s podcast. The Boxing News team look over his recent exclusive interview, discuss his considerable merit as an interview subject and ponder what lies ahead. Should this be the end, will British boxing miss him? And what could possibly tempt the now 38-year-old “Cobra” into a return to the ring? We also look back on the controversy of the Timothy Bradley-Jesse Vargas showdown, and reflect on the latest outings of Rocky Fielding, Callum Smith, Martin Murray and Tony Bellew. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THE Opening Bell, the Boxing News podcast, is back. John Dennen and art editor Nick Bond discuss the possible return of Oscar De La Hoya. Is is he serious? Why is he thinking of making a comeback? They ponder Floyd Mayweather's shortlist of opponents for his final fight, look back on Andre Ward's dominant win over Paul Smith and look forward to the Tim Bradley and Jessie Vargas welterweight clash. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

THREE-TIME world middleweight title challenger Martin Murray is the Opening Bell special guest this week. The fighter explains what it’s like to be punched by Gennady Golovkin, his reasons for moving up to super-middleweight and who his targets are. Many other subjects are covered in detail, like his rivalry with Matthew Macklin, his thoughts on Miguel Cotto and catchweights, and what would happen if he stopped liking tattoos. Don’t miss it. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

SPECIAL guest, Boxing New Art Editor Nick Bond joins Matt Christie and John Dennen as they look back on Gennady Golovkin's performance against Willie Monroe Jnr and wonder whether "GGG" is, well, human. We discuss how Roman Gonzalez stole the show and his prospects for putting the flyweight division on the map. The team also discuss the life and times of James DeGale, how he will fare against Andre Dirrell when they fight for the IBF super-middleweight title and what might happen next. No politics. Just boxing. Get involved.

ON this week's podcast, Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao is well and truly over but there's plenty more action to digest. The Boxing News team look at the prospects on display in Birmingham, the heroics of Jamie McDonnell and Ricky Burns in Texas, Frank Buglioni's battle with Lee Markham and the devastating form of Saul Alvarez. We look ahead to Gennady Golovkin versus Willie Monroe Jnr in California and plot out the next path for the ferocious Kazakh. Plus get to know new Boxing News editor, Matt Christie, like you never have before. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

AFTER the death of Muhammad Ali, the greatest champion boxing has ever seen, Boxing News editor Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the man, his fights and how Muhammad Ali will be remembered.

John Dennen and Matt Christie are reunited in for the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast. The Boxing News team reflect on momentous weekend for British boxing, with Ricky Burns becoming a three-weight world champion and Tony Bellew triumphing at Goodison Park. They consider what should come next for both men and whether taking on David Haye really is a viable fight for Bellew. As well as previewing the weekend's upcoming action, reviewing the latest Olympic qualification event, we discuss a big change for boxing as pros become eligible to enter Rio 2016.

THE Boxing News team reflect on Amir Khan's knockout loss to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in Las Vegas and what the British star should do next. Canelo has rosier future and Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss whether the Mexican hero will fight Gennady Golovkin next, plus they ponder Anthony Crolla and looming weekend of heavyweight action featuring David Haye, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.

JOHN DENNEN and Matt Christie reflect on Anthony Joshua's world title win over Charles Martin and consider Dominic Breazeale as the opponent for the new IBF heavyweight champion's first defence. Looking at what Gennady Golovkin should do next, they explain why the ferocious Kazakh can't keep waiting for Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

In a big week for boxing, Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss Anthony Joshua's IBF world heavyweight title fight with Charles Martin and the whole build-up this fight week, as well as Manny Pacquiao's 'last' stand with Tim Bradley and more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS editor Matt Christie and erstwhile sidekick John Dennen are on this week's Opening Bell podcast, reflecting on Derry Mathews world title fight with Terry Flanagan, Shannon Briggs' antics in the UK and what to make of pro boxers potentially entering the Olympic Games. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

The Boxing News team reunite to discuss the fallout from Carl Frampton's victory over Scott Quigg and what lies ahead of either fighter. Amir Khan and Canelo Alvarez have been in town. The team looks forward to Terry Flanagan's world title defence against Derry Mathews. We consider the unique approach of Chris Eubank Senior and Junior, Guillermo Rigondeaux's vanishing act, WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders' next fight and much, much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

THE Opening Bell podcast is back. The Boxing News team, editor Matt Christie and web editor John Dennen, analyse the Carl Frampton versus Scott Quigg showdown and discuss the fractious build up. Plus we consider Amir Khan's shock mission to move up two divisions to try to wrest the world middleweight title from Saul Alvarez. Anthony Joshua's IBF title challenge against Charles Martin also comes under the spotlight. Just boxing, no politics, get involved.

THE OPENING BELL podcast is back. Matt Christie and John Dennen consider whether David Haye’s comeback will lead him to a fight with Anthony Joshua. We discuss how George Groves can get his career back on track and ponder if the Sergey Kovalev-Jean Pascal rematch can go any differently to the first fight. Just boxing, no politics, get involved.

THE Boxing News team returns for our first podcast of the new year. We consider Manny Pacquiao’s choice of opponent for his April 9 comeback and whether complacency will affect him, if Tim Bradley is newly vulnerable or if Teddy Atlas will be a wild card. We analyse the return of David Haye and how he can become a factor in the heavyweight division once again. We look at the pretenders to Tyson Fury’s throne in Vyacheslav Glazkov-Charles Martin and Deontay Wilder’s next defence. Plus we weigh up what Wladimir Klitschko can do differently in the Fury rematch. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

THE Boxing News team is back, considering how much credit Kell Brook deserves for fighting Errol Spence, Chris Eubank Jr's foray on to pay-per-view, whether it's over for David Price and what to make of Adrien Broner's next fight. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

The Boxing News team assemble for the first podcast of 2017. Matt Christie and John Dennen look forward to James DeGale vs Badou Jack, consider what's going on with the Eubanks and much more. (Please forgive the ethereal sound of Dennen's voice, it's an issue with the recording equipment. John is not haunting the broadcast from another dimension.

The Boxing News Opening Bell podcast returns as Matt Christie and John Dennen look forward to what's coming up in 2017.

THE Boxing News team discusses the big events in the boxing world, considering the tragic passing of Mike Towell, the chaotic week of Tyson Fury, action involving Nathan Cleverly and Joseph Parker, upcoming fights and much, much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

JOHN DENNEN and Matt Christie discuss all the latest boxing news, breaking down Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko and the likelihood of that fight taking place, as well as our experiences at Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares and Canelo Alvarez vs Liam Smith. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS' John Dennen and Nick Bond reflect on the aftermath of Kell Brook's audacious battle with Gennady Golovkin, what it means for Brook and what it says about middleweight champion 'GGG'. Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez will always be linked until the answer the questions and finally fight but the Mexican superstar has more pressing matters to consider, taking on WBO super-welterweight boss Liam Smith. We consider the prospects of the latest British boxer to take on a global superstar. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

AFTER the summer break, Matt Christie and John Dennen are back on the Opening Bell podcast. All week they've been charting the course of the build up to Gennady Golovkin versus Kell Brook and now they deliver their verdicts on the fight, how to beat 'GGG', how special the 'Special One' would need to be and ponder what it all means for the sport. Just boxing, no politics, get involved

JOHN DENNEN is joined by George Gigney as the Boxing News team discuss Carl Frampton's exploits in New York, the thrilling victory over Leo Santa Cruz and what might be next for him. As well as rounding up the rest of the recent UK action, we mull over Gennady Golovkin's visit to London. The team preview the impending Olympic Games and what the draw means for the GB boxing team and much, much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

BOXING NEWS' John Dennen and Nick Bond present the latest edition of the Opening Bell podcast. Kell Brook's shock challenge to middleweight king Gennady Golovkin comes under the microscope, as well as all this week's action featuring Jazza Dickens' impetuous bid for glory against Guillermo Rigondeaux and much more. No politics, just boxing, get involved.

John Dennen and Boxing News editor Matt Christie discuss a packed week in the sport: what to make of Anthony Joshua's latest performance, knocking out Dominic Breazeale inside seven round, George Groves getting back in business against Martin Murray, whether Chris Eubank Jr really will take on Gennady Golovkin (and what will happen), Liam Smith's showdown with Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury's latest escapades. No politics, just boxing, get involved.