SPORT DE SANG - BOXING PODCAST

ROUND 89 – PEDS PEDS PEDS
We’re joined by former competitive bodybuilder Steve Cooper to discuss Performance Enhancing Drugs in boxing.
An eye-opening conversation into the world of anabolic steroids, their uses, how they affect the body and the various physical attributes they can enhance within the sport.
In an age where PEDs remain readily available and continue to cast a shadow over boxing, this conversation offers frank accounts, difficult questions and an unfiltered insight into a subject that demands greater scrutiny.
No stone left unturned.
Of course, we also catch up with the latest boxing news...

🥊 SDS — ROUND 88A bumper podcast as we welcome two guests: heavyweight boxer Eli Frankham and the new WBF Super Featherweight Champion Martin Hillman.This one focuses on the side of boxing that often gets forgotten.The graft. The 5am runs. The sparring. Selling tickets. Chasing opportunities. Staying ready when the phone doesn’t ring.It’s an unforgiving sport.🦁 ELI FRANKHAMA fighter with the heart and determination of a lion, Eli discusses his recent fights, the realities of building a career and why he believes the time has come for a genuine opportunity — and a serious opponent.🏆 MARTIN HILLMANHillmania returns in jubilation!Mar...

It’s Round 87 and we welcome Emma Dolan back to the podcast.Fresh from successfully defending her British title in Nottingham, Emma is straight back into the deep end with a huge fight against Shannon Ryan in Sheffield.The British title will be on the line once again, but this time Emma also has the chance to win back her Commonwealth crown. It promises to be an explosive fight.Emma talks about getting back in the gym, working under Carl Greaves and, most importantly, enjoying boxing again.To kick off the podcast, Alex and Rah weigh heavily into the Moses It...

In ROUND 86, we welcome boxing author and historian Ralph Oates to discuss his book, Henry Cooper: The Boxing Knight.A book that not only examines the major fights of Our ’Enry’s career, but also the finer details of what made Henry the true people’s champion.Alex and Rah discuss this week’s boxing news, and to cap off the podcast, we welcome back Martin Hillman as he embarks on his latest challenge to capture the WBF International title.It won’t all be plain sailing, but Hillman truly believes he has a great chance of picking up another title. 🥊

This week, we welcome the WBF Champion Brandon Colantonio onto the podcast. He’ll discuss his fight, his incredible style and remind us that “ANY MUFFA TRUCKER CAN GET IT”.
This is a great heavyweight fighter who’s fully backed on this podcast to achieve great things in the sport.
Alex, Matt and Rah kick off the podcast by discussing all the latest boxing news and analysing the At Home with the Fury debacle.
To wrap up a fun-filled podcast, sit back for the return of the SDS QUIZ. Quizmaster Jared Hayter will challenge you with HIGHER OR LOWER

This week, we welcome special guest Mark Neilson of Neilson Boxing to celebrate a monumental milestone, 10 years as one of British boxing’s leading promotional teams and to preview this weekend’s huge fight night at the Copper Box Arena alongside MF Pro.
Mark joins Jared to discuss the highs and lows of promoting boxing, what it really takes to build successful fight nights, and the exciting talent on display this weekend, headlined by Harlem Eubank vs David Papot.
Before that, Alex and Rah kick off the podcast with a catch-up on all the latest boxing news, the bigg...

Round 83 sees us welcome Irish boxer Lee Gormley to the podcast as he prepares for his upcoming clash with Sonny Hardy this Saturday at the iconic York Hall. Gormley returns for his 10th professional outing against the unbeaten Hardy in what promises to be another important chapter in his career.
A super featherweight who has already shared the ring in some memorable contests and enjoyed remarkable experiences in the professional ranks, Gormley joins us to discuss his journey, his latest fights, and the road ahead.
Elsewhere, Alex and Rah break down the latest boxing news, including the future...

Round 82 brings all the delights of boxing in Hull as Alex and Matt discuss media allocations, O’Shaquie Foster, Adam Azim and the latest talking points from around the sport.
We then catch up with Martin Hillman following his TKO victory, as he talks us through an extraordinary journey to Marbella that somehow involved Switzerland, Madrid and an arrest along the way.
Then it’s time for THE QUIZ.
This week, Jared puts Alex and Rah to the test with a brand new format before the team rounds things off by discussing Neilson Boxing’s latest adventure at the...

This week we welcome boxer Martin Hillman onto the podcast ahead of his latest outing in Marbella on May 23rd. Expect insight into his preparation, fighting abroad, and a mention of Cuban great Guillermo Rigondeaux.
The team also break down all the latest boxing news including Dave Allen, Wardley vs Dubois, and a standout performance from Paddy Donovan.
Later in the podcast the SDS Quiz returns, with a tough challenge laid down for both Rah and Matt, while Jared puts listeners and hosts alike to the test.

This week on SDS, we ask the question gripping modern boxing, PEDs… a boxing epidemic?
We sit down with Chris Wardrope, chairman of the British and Irish Boxing Authority, and the man directly involved in fighter testing, to tackle the uncomfortable questions. How does testing actually work? What gets flagged? Why do some cases become public while others quietly disappear? And is boxing doing enough to protect its integrity?
We also welcome new host Jared Hayter to the team, though he wastes no time throwing Alex and Rah into the deep end with a head-to-head boxing quiz.
An...

The legendary US Boxing writer Jack Hirsch joins us to discuss his brand new book, Michael “Jinx” Spinks: Authorised Biography.
A journey through the fighters career from Olympic Gold, Light Heavyweight Unified Champion and defeating the mighty Larry Holmes at Heavyweight.
Jack not only discusses his book but gives an insight into writing and being around boxing in those heydays.
Of course Alex and Rah discuss the weekends action and look ahead to this weekends fight schedule.
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Alex, Matt and Rah kick things off with a look back at the weekend’s action, headlined by the heavyweight clash between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder at The O2, before turning their attention to the scenes and stories coming out of Kensington Olympia.
The show then welcomes special guest Lilyella Craw-Seaman, who opens up on her return to boxing, a refreshed mindset, and a new approach to her career ahead of a major clash on Saturday 25th April against Zoe Hunte-Smith.
From there, the conversation shifts to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where all eyes are on the an...

This week, Rah and Matt kick things off with a review of this weekend’s Matchroom Boxing card, breaking down all the key talking points.
Then it’s over to Evolve Boxing Academy, where Tom Brennan has been rebuilding and pushing towards a fresh assault on the Southern Area title. It’s an honest and compelling look at a unique boxing partnership, and what it means to face adversity head on.
Come along for the ride.
After that, Rah and Matt turn their attention to this weekend’s Magnificent 7 card, picking through the matchups and previewing all the acti...

This week we’re delighted to welcome Vancouver Island Heavyweight boxer Brandon Colantonio, a fantastic performance against Joshua Edwards in Vegas has thrusted this fighter into the limelight and it was pleasure to hear all about his background in the sport.
Alex and Rob kick off by chewing the fat on all the latest boxing news including Zuffa, IBF’s and WBC’s…and finally Alex and Rah catch up with Neilson Boxings Jared Hayter to hear about that British Title fight at the York Hall between Alfie Clegg and Sean Bruce.

This week we kick things off by welcoming back the BOXING SHREW, reporting from his bunker in Saudi Arabia. We head straight into the latest boxing news and break down the mega card at KENSINGTON OLYMPIA.
We then sit down with JORDAN BARKER-PORTER to talk European title fights, opportunities, and the discipline of staying ready in the gym when the call could come at any time.
To cap off a bumper episode, we welcome DANIEL KEATING-CIFUENTES to the podcast. We discuss his early experiences in the sport and how he plans to make a serious splash fighting out...

This week we kick things off by welcoming back the BOXING SHREW, reporting from his bunker in Saudi Arabia. We head straight into the latest boxing news and break down the mega card at KENSINGTON OLYMPIA.

We then sit down with JORDAN BARKER-PORTER to talk European title fights, opportunities, and the discipline of staying ready in the gym when the call could come at any time.

To cap off a bumper episode, we welcome Daniel Keating-Cifuentes to the podcast. We discuss his early experiences in the sport and how he plans to make a serious splash...

HEAVYWEIGHT SPECIAL
Alex and Rah catch up after fight night in Liverpool, unpacking the energy, the fallout and the talking points from Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa, before switching gears into a full-scale heavyweight deep dive.
From there it’s all domestic heavyweight chat. The names, the momentum, the fighters bubbling under and the questions around who’s really ready to move from graft to contention.
We’re joined by Harvey Dykes, a Brighton heavyweight who lives and breathes the sport. Harvey talks honestly about the grind, elite sparring, staying ready without shortcuts, and learning his trade under...

HEAVYWEIGHT SPECIAL

Alex and Rah catch up after fight night in Liverpool, unpacking the energy, the fallout and the talking points from Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa, before switching gears into a full-scale heavyweight deep dive.

From there it’s all domestic heavyweight chat. The names, the momentum, the fighters bubbling under and the questions around who’s really ready to move from graft to contention.

We’re joined by Harvey Dykes, a Brighton heavyweight who lives and breathes the sport. Harvey talks honestly about the grind, elite sparring, staying ready without shortcuts, and learni...

Round 73 welcomes British super featherweight Robert Caswell, as the Chatham fighter looks ahead to a pivotal 2026 and a growing push towards title contention. Caswell reflects on staying ready, the discipline of camp life, and the lessons learned across a 14-fight professional journey.
EZ RAW returns to the podcast to spark a lively debate on the upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson, leaving plenty for Alex and Matt to unpack around styles, risk, and legacy.
The episode closes with a wider look at boxing’s future. From Zuffa’s arrival to Sheikh-backed events and increasingly sterile atmospheres, the question rema...

Round 73 welcomes British super featherweight Robert Caswell, as the Chatham fighter looks ahead to a pivotal 2026 and a growing push towards title contention. Caswell reflects on staying ready, the discipline of camp life, and the lessons learned across a 14-fight professional journey.

EZ RAW returns to the podcast to spark a lively debate on the upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson, leaving plenty for Alex and Matt to unpack around styles, risk, and legacy.

The episode closes with a wider look at boxing’s future. From Zuffa’s arrival to Sheikh-backed events and increasingly sterile atmospheres, the...

It’s the first podcast of 2026 and we welcome a fabulous guest in Boxing Coach, Cut Man, hand wrapping…you name it Andy Gill of Evolve Boxing Academy. We could listen to Andy talk boxing all day but for this podcast he gives us a great insight into the workings and lifestyle of training boxers.
A unique journey in the sport and through life.
Of course we also chat boxing with a celebration of Dalton Smiths heroics and a good look at all the boxing coming up in the North East of England.

It’s the first podcast of 2026 and we welcome a fabulous guest in Boxing Coach, Cut Man, hand wrapping…you name it Andy Gill of Evolve Boxing Academy. We could listen to Andy talk boxing all day but for this podcast he gives us a great insight into the workings and lifestyle of training boxers.

A unique journey in the sport and through life.

Of course we also chat boxing with a celebration of Dalton Smiths heroics and a good look at all the boxing coming up in the North East of England.

Join Alex, Rah and Matt for a Christmas special episode packed with stories, laughs and proper boxing chat.
We welcome special guest Jordan Grannum, who opens up on life in the trade as a journeyman, his place in the boxing ecosystem and what a massive 2026 could look like as he closes in on his 200th professional bout.
The lads break down the latest boxing news, including
• Eli Frankham vs Michael Hunter• Conor Walker on the hunt for The Croc and that IBF world title
And to finish, it’s the SDS AWARDS CEREMONY 2025.Sit back, pour a drin...

Join Alex, Rah and Matt for a Christmas special episode packed with stories, laughs and proper boxing chat.

We welcome special guest Jordan Grannum, who opens up on life in the trade as a journeyman, his place in the boxing ecosystem and what a massive 2026 could look like as he closes in on his 200th professional bout.

The lads break down the latest boxing news, including

• Eli Frankham vs Michael Hunter
• Conor Walker on the hunt for The Croc and that IBF world title

And to finish, it’s the SDS AWARDS...

A huge podcast for ROUND 70 as we welcome not only the Aberdeen Assassin, Lee McAllister, but also BIBA CEO Chris Wardrope.
An insightful look into Lee's career, packed with success and leaps across multiple weight divisions in a journey that has spanned more than two decades. A character, a fighter and a storyteller you do not want to miss.
Chris Wardrope joins us and gives a brilliant look into the work BIBA does for its boxers, along with a wider view of the good they bring to the sport as a whole. Intriguing, honest and a real insight...

A huge podcast for ROUND 70 as we welcome not only the Aberdeen Assassin, Lee McAllister, but also BIBA CEO Chris Wardrope.

An insightful look into Lee’s career, packed with success and leaps across multiple weight divisions in a journey that has spanned more than two decades. A character, a fighter and a storyteller you do not want to miss.

Chris Wardrope joins us and gives a brilliant look into the work BIBA does for its boxers, along with a wider view of the good they bring to the sport as a whole. Intriguing, honest and a...

ROUND 69This week we welcome British heavyweight Michael Webster as he gets set for his showdown with Hughie Fury in the Netherlands. We dig into his English and British title clashes with TKV and Solomon Dacres, plus what it really takes to stay ready when opportunity knocks.
We also break down last weekend’s Conor Benn versus Chris Eubank Jr fight and ask the question everyone is thinking… is this finally the end of the pantomime?
Then we look ahead to Riyadh Season and that huge November 22 card featuring David Benavidez against Anthony Yarde and plenty more.

Join Alex, Rah, and Matt as they break down all the weekend’s action from Buatsi vs Parker and dive deep into the state of British boxing.
We’re joined by America’s No.1 heavyweight Michael Hunter, who previews his December 5th barnstormer against Eli Frankham at York Hall. We also hear from William Storey, CEO of Rich Energy, on promoting the fight night and Hunter’s new British venture.
Plus, Eli Frankham himself joins the show, confident, sharp, and ready to cause an upset.
The episode wraps up with a fiery debate: “Is British boxing dead?, with three...

Join Alex, Rah, and Matt as they break down all the weekend’s action from Buatsi vs Parker and dive deep into the state of British boxing.

We’re joined by America’s No.1 heavyweight Michael Hunter, who previews his December 5th barnstormer against Eli Frankham at York Hall. We also hear from William Storey, CEO of Rich Energy, on promoting the fight night and Hunter’s new British venture.

Plus, Eli Frankham himself joins the show, confident, sharp, and ready to cause an upset.

The episode wraps up with a fiery debate: “Is British bo...

This week we sit down with Martin Hillman, a man on a mission in Africa. From the dust and heat of the gyms in Africa to the bright lights of Fight Night, Hillman opens up about his journey, the setbacks, and the drive that’s pushing him toward the Commonwealth Silver Belt this Saturday, October 25th.
We also break down one of the year’s most intriguing heavyweight matchups, Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley, a battle of momentum, style, and grit that could reshape the division.
And finally, EZ RAW returns to the mic, dropping insight on Jaron “Boots”...

This week we sit down with Martin Hillman, a man on a mission in Africa. From the dust and heat of the gyms in Togo to the bright lights of title night, Hillman opens up about his journey, the setbacks, and the drive that’s pushing him toward the Commonwealth Silver Belt this Saturday, October 25th.

We also break down one of the year’s most intriguing heavyweight matchups, Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley, a battle of momentum, style, and grit that could reshape the division.

And finally, EZ RAW returns to the mic, dropping insight on J...

Alex and Rah open the show with a quick-fire boxing catch-up before welcoming THE TROJAN, English Super Middleweight Champion Troy Williamson, to the studio. The lads talk mindset, momentum, and the grind behind the belts. Then it’s on to fight week in Sheffield — breaking down a stacked card headlined by Dave Allen vs Arslan Makhmudov. Expect strong opinions, sharp insight, and the usual SDS chaos.

Alex and Rah open the show with a quick-fire boxing catch-up before welcoming THE TROJAN, English Super Middleweight Champion Troy Williamson, to the studio. The lads talk mindset, momentum, and the grind behind the belts. Then it’s on to fight week in Sheffield - breaking down a stacked card headlined by Dave Allen vs Arslan Makhmudov. Expect strong opinions, sharp insight, and the usual SDS chaos.

This week on the podcast we welcome British and Commonwealth champion Emma Dolan to discuss her fights and achievements so far and a potential world title shot on the horizon.
Alex is joined by Matt of the Counterpunch as they catch up on all the Canelo/Crawford latest and also that great victory for Lewis Crocker becoming the new IBF world champion.
This podcast will also commemorate the legendary Ricky Hatton in what has been an extremely sad week for British boxing.

This week on the podcast we welcome British and Commonwealth champion Emma Dolan to discuss her fights and achievements so far and a potential world title shot on the horizon.

Alex is joined by Matt of the Counterpunch as they catch up on all the Canelo/Crawford latest and also that great victory for Lewis Crocker becoming the new IBF world champion.

This podcast will also commemorate the legendary Ricky Hatton in what has been an extremely sad week for British boxing.

Alex and Rah dive into the world of Japanese boxing, exploring the rise of Naoya Inoue and his impact on the sport as Rah gears up for a big trip to Japan. Later, Rob joins Rah for a heated head-to-head debate on the dream mega fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford — breaking down styles, legacies, and who really comes out on top.

Alex and Rah dive into the world of Japanese boxing, exploring the rise of Naoya Inoue and his impact on the sport as Rah gears up for a big trip to Japan. Later, Rob joins Rah for a heated head-to-head debate on the dream mega fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford — breaking down styles, legacies, and who really comes out on top.

ROUND 63 – ITAUMA vs WHYTE, Undercard Breakdown, with Josh Padley
Alex and Rob break down the big clash between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte, plus all the key action from the undercard. Rising 130lb contender Josh Padley joins the show to talk about the super featherweight division, including his thoughts on Reece Bellotti. Friend of the pod EZ RAW drops in with his own take on Itauma – and a few more talking points you won’t want to miss.
ROUND 63 - ITAUMA VS WHYTE AND INTERVIEW WITH JOSH PADLEY
Alex and Rob break down the big clash between Moses...

ROUND 63 – ITAUMA vs WHYTE, Undercard Breakdown, and INTERVIEW with JOSH PADLEY

Alex and Rob break down the big clash between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte, plus all the key action from the undercard.

130lb contender Josh Padley joins the show to talk about the super featherweight division, including his thoughts on Reece Bellotti.

EZ RAW drops in with his own take on Itauma – and a few more talking points you won’t want to miss.

This week, we welcome a very special guest — Paul Lincoln, a former amateur standout who boxed out of the legendary Repton ABC in Bethnal Green during the golden era of the 1970s.
Fighting under the guidance of icons Tony Burns MBE and George Odwell, Paul captured ABA titles and proudly represented England both at home and abroad. In this episode, he shares raw, honest memories — from brutal sparring sessions and knockout triumphs to eggs on toast, Maurice Hope’s boxing boots, and the gritty heart of East End boxing.
Names like John McGinnity, Robbie Davies, Johnny Waldron, Sylvester Mittee...