The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

• IS JAKE PAUL WORLD CLASS?

  Jake Paul has gatecrashed the world rankings on the strength of victories over two men with a combined age of 97. What’s all that about? September 20 has been confirmed as the date for the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. We just about got out of the first one unscathed - but might there be trouble ahead? Chris’ cousin, Harlem Eubank, leaps up in class this weekend when he takes on Jack Catterall. On paper, Catterall looks like a worthy favourite but a case for the upset can be made. At heavyweight, Deontay Wilder is back. But there appears an awfully long way still to go. And finally, best for last. In This Week we go back to a fateful night in Liverpool when Tony Thompson beat David Price for the second time. The Steed unleashed a commentary masterclass that night and conducted two unforgettable post-fight interviews. Simply unmissable reflections. Enjoy and spread the good word of The Opening Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• LONG WAY BACK

  Deontay Wilder, at the age of 39, is promising to prove that all he needed to regain momentum was not a time machine, but time off. Father Time will be watching carefully. Last weekend, there was a shock defeat for Galal Yafai at the hands of Francisco Rodriguez who exhibited astonishing energy for each of the 12 rounds. And on the same week that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr takes on Jake Paul, we journey back in time to focus on Julio Cesar Chavez see red after tasing blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• THE WEIGHT CUT IS THE DEEPEST

  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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• REMEMBERING JAMES COOK

  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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• JUSTIS FOR FABIO

  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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