Below The Belt - Boxing Podcast

A special podcast today, Cal spoke with Dr Todd Snyder to discuss the release of his new book 'Bundini - Don't Believe The Hype' Todd, the son of a boxing trainer, spoke with the who's who of the boxing world to craft this story on boxing greatest hype man - Drew Bundini Brown. Bundini was mostly associated with Muhammad Ali but also worked with Sugar Ray Robinson, James Tillis and more. Todd tells us about the writing of the book, tales of it's subject and who he most liked speaking with when writing it. He had stories for days but we condensed them into an hour. Enjoy. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, hope you like the new artwork and what a result to reboot the pod on. Alexander Povetkin knocks out Dillian Whyte to throw a grenade into the Heavyweight division. We talk about the result, our thoughts on the bout as a whole and what is next for both men. We also discuss the Taylor v Person bout and the new wave of old fighters making comebacks. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cal and Alex get on Skype to review the first Fight Camp show on Sky. We discuss the main event, the scores and what is next for both. We then talk about the undercard and the future for Fight Camp. There's hope for the future with Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn now on speaking terms. We talk about all of that and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boxing has finally started back up in the UK so Alex and Cal got together to chat about the recent BT card, the upcoming Fight Camp shows and all the other trending boxing stories. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's finally back, the return of our Host Emeritus, Host in Recess - Alex from Bristol. Cal and Alex sat down to talk about the career of Ricky Hatton, his big fights and his legacy. We compare his career to other British greats and talk current boxing stories. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes yes, I know, we do spoil you. We're back with another podcast and we're once again joined by Paul Zanon to talk about the life and career of former WBO Heavyweight Titilist, Michael Bentt. We discuss his life and career, the 'Losers' documentary and his fight with Tommy Morrison. We also discuss the long term career aspirations of Shakur Stevenson, boxing restarting and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cal and Flav get on Skype to do another career introspective, this time it's the turn of the Cobra - Carl Froch. We discuss his career, his achievements and his ongoing rivalry with Joe Calzaghe (who's career we also talk about briefly). Flav is asked the 6 man tag question and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

STILL no boxing so T and Cal get together to talk about the career of one of T's favourites, James DeGale. We discuss his career, his best wins and his rivalry with George Groves We then ask who would win in a 6 man match between Froch, Groves and DeGale vs Eubank (Snr), Benn and Michael Watson. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cal and Flav went back and forth deciding on what to talk about but settled on the career on David Haye, who is one of Flav's fave fighters. We talk about Haye, his career and how we felt about him during his career. We also dovetail into talk of Carl Froch, Rendall Monroe and Jason Booth amongst others. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a while but with no boxing to watch we had to get creative. We were joined by writer and author Paul Zanon where we discuss a myriad of topics. The meat of the episode is Paul's favourite fight; Marco Antonio Barrera v Erik Morales but we also discuss Cinco De Mayo Weekend in boxing history and the potential of Canelo v Billy Joe Saunders. We also discuss re-starting boxing post Covid-19 and pay tribute to Boxing Monthly. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a little while. With no boxing on and everything being cancelled, we decided to dig into the crates of boxing history and talk about fight from 2007, Oscar De La Hoya v Floyd Mayweather Jnr. We talk about the fight itself, the build up to it and the commentary. We then go off on our usual tangents where we cover Canelo, Roy Jones Jnr and Willie Pep. All of that and more. Let us know what classic fights you want us to cover on our social media or as a review. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 69 (winky face) is with you, hot off the blockbuster bill at Manchester Arena. We discuss the Quigg v Carroll fight and the future for Carroll, can he win a world title? We then discuss the undercard and in particular wins for Zach Parker and Hughie Fury. We react to news of Canelo v Saunders and what next for Callum Smith. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in dominant fashion. Alex, Cal and Flav reminisce after a glorious night for British Boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T and Cal jump on Skype after they eventually worked out how to record on it to preview this weekend's big fight. We talk about the bout itself and what a win for either does for the Heavyweight division After that we discuss the Canelo stakes and what scraps are left for those who don't get the big fight. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a semi quiet period for boxing (especially in the UK) so it's been a while since we recorded. So to celebrate the UK living the EU, Cal and Flav open some Carling and talk about some random boxing topics including Josh Taylor's next trainer, Ivan Redkach's fine and ban for biting Danny Garcia, the potential of a Joe Joyce v Daniel Dubois fight and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another year of boxing comes to an end and there's no better place to discuss it than at Parts Unknown. T and Cal met up to recap the last few weeks in boxing, the futures for Terence Crawford, Daniel Dubois and the rest. We then give out our awards for Fighter of the year and Decade, as well as our own favourite moments. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a new Heavyweight Champion and it's the same as the last one. Anthony Joshua regains 3 portions of the World Heavyweight Title after a comprehensive win in Saudi Arabia. We talk about the performance of the new champion as well as the former champion, Ruiz. We map out 2020 for AJ and the future for Ruiz. We then talk about Dillian Whyte and his future after being cleared by UKAD on doping charges. We then cover the bill in Brooklyn including Chris Eubank's unusual win over Matt Korobov and what to expect for the rest of the year. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very busy weekend of boxing with cards from all over the world to discuss. Starting with Midlands Mayhem headlined by the shock defeat of Zolani Tete. We ask what is next for Tete and the new champion John Riel Casimero, is he going to fight Naoya Inoue. We then discuss Carl Frampton's win over in Las Vegas and a potential of a third world title. We then preview Ruiz v Joshua 2 and are unanimous in our predictions... All of that and much more... Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 big shows from Liverpool and Vegas. We review Smith v Ryder and ask did Smith win?, is he good as we think he is or is he a fraud? We also discuss the one punch knockout from Wilder and how the heavyweight landscape pans out in the next 18 months. We also discuss British judges and more!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bonus podcast for you. We went down to Peacock's Gym immediately after Inoue v Donaire to meet with author Paul Zanon to discuss his new book 'The Ghost of Johnny Tapia'. We talked about the book itself, the story behind it and what made Tapia such a captivating personality. We then discussed the instant classic that was Inoue v Donaire and what might be next for both. We then sat with Zen of British Vintage Boxing to discuss his background in boxing, where the idea of the brand came from as well as some of his favourite current fighters (with a mini preview of Ruiz v Joshua 2). Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices