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The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

By: Matt Christie and Alex Steedman
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 Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest boxing news headlines, review and preview the big fights and speak to the many fascinating characters who make boxing what it is. Want to get in touch? TheOpeningBellPodcast@Gmail.com Follow on X Matt = @MattCBoxingNews Alex: @alexsteedman Please follow, subscribe and leave us a review. Get bonus content on PatreonThe Opening Bell
Episodes
  • THE WEIGHT CUT IS THE DEEPEST

    THE WEIGHT CUT IS THE DEEPEST
    Jun 18 2025
    Boiling bodies down to make unnatural weight limits has been standard practice in boxing for decades. Considering a fight follows that gruelling struggle, is it time to rethink old habits? The potential of both Richardson Hitchins and Andy Cruz is discussed in detail before we preview the latest showcase for Galal Yafai. And in This Week, we pinpoint the fight that triggered the spellbinding peak of Vasiliy Lomachenko. Please rate, review, share - and always follow The Opening Bell 🔔 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • REMEMBERING JAMES COOK

    REMEMBERING JAMES COOK
    Jun 10 2025
    Boxing lost one of its finest when James Cook, a truly beautiful human being, was taken from us far too soon. We pay tribute. Fabio Wardley came through what threatened to be a sobering homecoming at Portman Road to demolish Justis Huni with a single shot. What did that fight say about those two heavyweights? The retirements of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Delicious Orie are up for discussion as we examine the brutal yet addictive nature of the sport. In This Week, we go back to 1981 and the great Larry Holmes hammering Leon Spinks to defeat in three rounds. Thanks for listening and your ongoing support - it means a lot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • JUSTIS FOR FABIO

    JUSTIS FOR FABIO
    Jun 4 2025
    Fabio Wardley has crafted an incredible career from his white-collar background. Is Saturday’s showdown with Justis Huni the last stop before a world title shot or will question marks about his pedigree remain? Over in Barnsley, in another football stadium show, Callum Simpson takes on Ivan Zucco, an Italian southpaw, for the European super middleweight title. Like Wardley, Simpson stands on the edge of world class waters. And like Wardley, there’s still a sense that he might need one or two more fights before jumping in. Over in America last weekend, the career of Caleb Plant screeched to an unexpected halt after being foiled by that pesky ‘tune-up’. His future hangs in the balance. Thank you for listening to the Opening Bell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
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