Boxing Life Stories

By: Tris Dixon
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  • Revealing, in-depth interviews from around the boxing world by Tris Dixon, the former editor of Boxing News, and boxing author who is an elector for the International Boxing Hall of Fame, on The Ring Ratings panel and who was inducted into the British Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.
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  • Season 5: #50 Joe Calzaghe

    Season 5: #50 Joe Calzaghe
    Jan 10 2024
    The Welsh Dragon, Joe Calzaghe, one of the great fighters of the modern era and one of the finest ever fighters from Britain, reflects on his incredible Hall of Fame career, and Calzaghe brings the curtain down on Boxing Life Stories. For now.

    Joe talks about his dad's tea – with lumpy milk – that raised the eyebrows of the travelling HBO crew, why Joe 'The Cat' Calzaghe never happened, how nervous he was for Strictly Come Dancing, life as an introvert, the loss of his parents and his legacy. He talks about the challenges that sportsmen face in retirement and becoming a father again, to another son, called Enzo.

    Intro – 0.00-4.08 
    Calzaghe interview – 4.08-1.39.02
    Closing thoughts – 1.39.02-1.45.41
    Reflections on Boxing Life Stories with Lee Blasdale (Hanson Lee Resourcing) and Derek Andrews (Delco Safety Compliance) 1.45.42-2.49.10 
    Sign off – 2.49.10
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    2 hrs and 50 mins
  • Season 5: #49 Eric Donovan

    Season 5: #49 Eric Donovan
    Dec 20 2023
    Irish amateur standout Eric Donovan was close to boxing at the London Olympics in 2012 but instead was headed to rehab.

    Now, following a long journey into recovery, Donovan is a retired professional with an incredible story to tell.

    Donovan is a father, counsellor, trainer and husband, and he is the voice of wisdom and an engaging talker, whose incredible story – which, in professional boxing terms went against the grain and ended on a high – is about a man who is likely going to inspire future generations of Irish fighters.

    The 10th round Eric refers to in this podcast against El Hadri – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMoRVMQg4vE
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Season 5: #48 Jim McDonnell

    Season 5: #48 Jim McDonnell
    Dec 13 2023
    Former European champion and world title contender Jim McDonnell talks about the big fights, against the likes of Azumah Nelson, Barry McGuigan and Brian Mitchell, the devastating knockout loss to Kenny Vice, being part of the famous Royal Oak stable and becoming a top trainer, working with the likes of James DeGale and Danny Williams.

    Jimmy Mac, as he known in boxing, was a ferocious trainer, and he talks about his drive, wanting to be like Alan Ball on the football pitch, running sub-three hour marathons, his rise up through the ranks and why the final loss of his career, which came in Slovakia and against the advice of the British Boxing Board of Control, was one of the best things he has ever done.
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    1 hr and 20 mins

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Brilliant podcast

I’ve listened to this show pretty much from the start,and binged all the episodes I’d missed at that point.Simply superb

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Best podcast in town

really helps my 20 mile runs go by and has the best stories. listen every week

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