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Boxing Life Stories
Hosted by Tris Dixon · EN
Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing.
Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing.
Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”
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Steven Cairns on building a social media profile, his pro journey and Dave Coldwell
3w ago00:21:55Tap to summarizeDave Coldwell-trained Irish prospect Steven Cairns talks about all facets of his professional journey to date, including building a significant social media following, rising through the ranks unbeaten, and his hopes for the Built Different https://www.youtube.com/@Builtdifferentboxing is brought to you by Applied Nutrition and London Diamonds. Please hit subscribe on the channel. https://appliednutrition.uk/?ref=BUILTDIFFERENT Use the code BUILTDIFFERENT for 20% OFF everything. Visit https://www.instagram.com/londondiamondsofficial and tell them Tris sent you. Check out Tris on Substack https://substack.com/@trisdixon Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/trisdixon X – https://x.com/TrisDixon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Ben Damon talks about the Tim Tszyu-Errol Spence, and a crazy week in Australia
3w ago00:28:47Tap to summarizeAustralian journalist Ben Damon, of Fox Sports, was on the ground for the fight week that was supposed to be the biggest in Aussie boxing history. But Jermall Charlo had visa issues, Stephen Fulton had weight issues and that left Tim Tszyu with it all to do against Errol Spence. Here, we talk about the carnage, the night, Tszyu, Australian boxing, and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Joe Joyce on his career to date, AJ-Fury, fighting in Russia and more
Jul 1000:13:26Tap to summarizeHeavyweight contender Joe Joyce talks about his journey in boxing so far, what he's achieved and what he still wants to achieve ahead of his fight in Russia against Artem Suslenkov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Victor Ortiz on the Mayweather fight, Amir Khan, fighting bare knuckle
Jul 1000:29:14Tap to summarizeVictor Ortiz talks about why he is getting involved in bare knuckle fights, about the controversy of his 2011 fight with Floyd Mayweather, why he and Amir Khan never boxed in the pros and how religion plays a significant part in his life today – and the choices he makes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Sunny Edwards on his new life after fighting, the boxing media, Bam-Inoue
Jul 900:33:38Tap to summarizeSunny Edwards and Tris Dixon talk about the state of boxing media and discuss all the plates the former champion is spinning in retirement, including promoting, managing and commentating. They talk about the proposed 2027 bout between Sunny's former foe, Bam Rodriguez, and Naoya Inoue, and whether you need to have boxed to comment on fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Delante "Tiger" Johnson talks about his hard road and being written off
Jul 300:12:20Tap to summarizeOften drafted in as an opponent, the 17-0 (8 KOs) Johnson talks about his hard rise from decorated amateur to a prime spot of the Abdullah Mason-Albert Bell card this weekend. I've gone head to head with Johnny Nelson this week on Built Different, you can check it out here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jti_PYVWrY&t=2844s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Nico Ali Walsh details his biggest fight as he takes on corporate America
Jun 1300:39:10Tap to summarizeNico Ali Walsh is one of a few public voices going up against those trying to make changes to federal law to boxing in the US. Here, in deep conversation with Tris Dixon, he outlines his motivations, his hopes and, yes, his fears for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Boxing historian Jack Hirsch on Michael Spinks myths, facts, and his new book
Jun 1000:42:06Tap to summarizeBoxing historian Jack Hirsch talks about his authorised biography of Michael Spinks, the light-heavyweight great who also won big at heavyweight. A lot of my work is now over at Substack. Please check it out at this link... https://trisdixon.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Ryan Rozicki on his old school idols, Zuffa Boxing and facing Chris Billam-Smith
Jun 400:14:28Tap to summarizeCanadian cruiserweight contender Ryan Rozicki is ready to face Chris Billam-Smith in Zuffa Boxing's first UK show. They will fight in Bournemouth and Rozicki talks to Tris Dixon about the greats he admires and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Chris Billam-Smith On Zuffa Boxing, Ryan Rozicki, The Future, Team Changes
Jun 400:12:34Tap to summarizeAhead of a big fight in Bournemouth on Saturday, Chris Billam-Smith talks about camp life, starting out with Zuffa Boxing and what he still wants to achieve in his career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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