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Price beats Jonas & Eddie Hearn weighs in on new boxing league
Ellie Scotney joins Buncey to reflect on a historic night at the Royal Albert Hall. They start with the headline bout, where Lauren Price showcased her skill, outclassing Natasha Jonas to become a unified world champion. Buncey catches up with both fighters. They also break down Caroline Dubois' tough battle against Bo Mi Re Shin, which ended in a hard-fought majority decision victory. Plus, Eddie Hearn joins the podcast to share his reaction to the buzz surrounding the new partnership between Turki Alalshikh and Dana White, which has stirred up the boxing world.
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Unstoppable: Women's Boxing Takes Over the Royal Albert Hall
Buncey chats to many of the women fighting at the Royal Albert Hall this Friday. He kicks things off with promoter Ben Shalom, who explains why this card is so significant and how it provides a much-needed boost for women's boxing. Along with their trainers, he catches up with both Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price who are headlining the event. Will the experience of Jonas trump the raw talent of Price? We also hear from Caroline Dubois who discusses her world title defence and her ambitions to become undisputed within the next year. And up and coming prospect Francesca Hennessy is also on the pod.
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Belfast, New York and Plenty of Controversy
Barry Jones joins Buncey to break down a weekend filled with controversy. They start in Belfast, where Paddy Donovan was disqualified for landing a shot on Lewis Crocker after the bell. Was referee Marcus McDonald’s decision the right one? They also discuss Gervonta Davis, who appeared to take a knee in the ninth round against Lamont Roach, yet the referee didn’t rule it a knockdown. Plus, they look ahead to the historic all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall, headlined by Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price.
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Eggs, Face-offs, and Fisticuffs
Barry Jones joins Buncey at the dramatic launch press conference for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn. During the face-off, Eubank smashed an egg on Benn’s face, sparking chaos. Will Eubank face any consequences for his actions? Has he already gotten under Conor Benn’s skin? We hear from Benn and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, as well as Eubank’s promoter, Ben Shalom.
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Beterbiev v Bivol: The Debrief
Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on an extraordinary night of boxing in Riyadh. Did the main event live up to expectation? Which fight did they enjoy most? They analyse all seven fights of what was billed as one of the best cards ever put together.
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