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5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

BBC Radio 5 Live
Boxing
Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua
Daniel Dubois
Conor Benn
Women's Boxing
Katie Taylor
Heavyweight Boxing
Eddie Hearn
Chris Eubank Jr.
Jake Paul
Moses Itauma
Ricky Hatton
Lauren Price
Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley
Muhammad Ali
Saudi Arabia
Amanda Serrano

Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests. New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.

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Latest Episodes

It sounded too good to be true. Now it’s official. Anthony Joshua will finally fight Tyson Fury on December 11th and Buncey and Barry Jones have been scrambled into action for an emergency pod. They react to the announcement, assess where both men ar... more

Steve Bunce is joined by Barry Jones in Manchester as they react to Pat Brown’s victory over John Hedges. Buncey hears from Brown, who claims the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles in just his seventh fight. Eddie Hearn gives the latest on... more

Welterweight has produced some of the most complete and celebrated fighters in boxing history, but who is the best of the best?

Chairman Ade Oladipo is joined by comedian and boxing podcaster Travis Jay, alongside trainer and online sensation Frank ... more

How did Ryan Garcia make it look so easy? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down Garcia’s devastating two-round stoppage of Conor Benn in Las Vegas. They look at what made Garcia so dominant from the opening bell, whether Benn could have approach... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Gilfeather
Historian
Episode: The Boxing Board Ep.4 | Who is Boxing’s Greatest Welterweight?
Travis Jay
Comedian, actor, boxing connoisseur
Episode: The Boxing Board Ep.4 | Who is Boxing’s Greatest Welterweight?
KG The Comedian
Comedian and boxing enthusiast invited to debate
Episode: The Boxing Board Ep.3 | What is the greatest round in Boxing?
Peter Taylor
Father and former coach in Katie Taylor's corner
Taylor family and boxing legacy
Episode: Thank You, Katie Taylor
Ruth Raper
Former Team GB boxer
British boxing
Episode: The Boxing Board Ep.2 | Who possesses the greatest punch in boxing?
Johnny Nelson
Former Cruiserweight World Champion
British boxing
Episode: The Boxing Board Ep.2 | Who possesses the greatest punch in boxing?
George Warren
Manager and relative figure involved with Moses Itauma
Moses Itauma team
Episode: Itauma v Hrgovic: History Beckons
Matt Christie
Boxing journalist with BoxingScene; featured guest providing news and insights
BoxingScene
Episode: Fury v Joshua: What is going on?
Cal Sajed
BBC interviewer
BBC
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing

Host

Steve Bunce
Host involved in boxing commentary and analysis for major UK outlets; central figure of the show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Bunce 5*, the new boxing board pod = 1*

    Steve Bunce pod is always essential listening and 5* but this new boxing board pod with the likes of Ade has brought the pod down..

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Raj 909
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • What a waste of a great pod

    Why has Buncey’s amazing pod been linked to a nonsense with an idiot who thinks Ali wouldn’t win a world title in this era (and he didn’t qualify it by acknowledging he’s dead)

    This idiot actually argued that peak Ali would lose to AJ because AJ is tall. 🙈🙈🤷‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Craigclr
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Steve Bunce 5*, So why bother with Ade Oladipo and The Boxing Board.

    We are absolutely spoiled with Steve Bunce, the shows are always excellent and totally worth a listen. So why oh why are the bbc attaching this awful chat show to 5Live, The Boxing Board pod is so cringeworthy, I hope that they realise this back slapping, badly scripted pod is very poorly produced & it disappears as fast as it arrived. 0/5

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr cowshed
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • I signed up for boxing with Steve bunce…

    I love buncey, I find every program ade oladipo does criminally boring, why are you grouping them

    All together I don’t want them …..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeze1012
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Steve schools Dana!

    Wonderful interview with Dana White. You absolutely played him. It was sterling stuff. Exposing his noise and SuperBowl style loudmouth b***it then hitting him with the bolo punch (“dana, i’ve heard you don’t like football - sorry, soccer - do you?”) was beautifully timed. That comment alone will have lost him30% of his audience. Eddie and Frank owe you a pint. As does everyone else. Elite stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamesh147
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows with women's boxing coverage receive notable praise as a fresh focus within the sport.
Listeners praise Bunce for boxing knowledge and engaging interviews, with strong episodes around major fights.
Guests and analysts are appreciated for depth, but some listeners wish for more probing questions and balanced interview pacing.
The show's lively banter and insider access are frequently cited as a strength for fans and prospective guests alike.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#107
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Apple Podcasts
#124
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#207
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#218
Saudi Arabia/Sports
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#232
Philippines/Sports
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#248
Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Katie Taylor’s Last Dance
Q: Can you remember the first time you came to Ireland with Katie and compare it to now?
Ross Enamait recalls the early press conference and their beginnings, noting how unimaginable it seemed ten years ago that a woman boxer could headline major events in Ireland and at Croke Park, and how far they've come since.
Katie Taylor’s Last Dance
Q: What was it that she considered the best achievement or belt of her career?
Katie highlighted the idea of being champion and undisputed as the pinnacle, emphasizing the intangible value of representing women in boxing and inspiring future generations.
One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Q: What is the main focus of the upcoming MVP card?
The emphasis is on a high-caliber lineup featuring major women's boxing contenders, with Ellie Scotney, Skye Nicolson, Caroline Dubois, and Mikaela Mayer discussed as central figures, and potential cross-promotional fights with top welterweight and lightweight fighters.
Russ Anber: Boxing’s Mr Versatile
Q: What was your most memorable night in the ring or in the corner besides Otis Grant's title fight?
Jean Pascal's bouts and Callum Smith's victory nights stood out for the emotional resonance and the sense of history being made, underscoring how personal connections and long-term commitment shape defining moments in a trainer's career.
Russ Anber: Boxing’s Mr Versatile
Q: How did your path into Usyk's orbit begin, and what role did the connections play?
It started through a web of mentorship and introductions, including attention from managers and trainers who trusted my hand-wrapping and corner-work. When Lomachenko and Usyk needed someone to join their corner, the relationships I had built made my involvement natural and valued.

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A high-energy boxing-focused show that blends fight-night reaction, expert analysis, and industry-insight through frequent interviews with fighters, trainers, promoters, and seasoned commentators. Episodes commonly explore upcoming bouts, business and venue dynamics, and the evolving landscape of both men's and women's boxing, often featuring behind-the-scenes perspectives on negotiations, training camps, and major fight weeks. A standout is the willingness to mix hard-hitting commentary with accessible banter, keeping a listener-centric view of the sport whether covering heavyweight title clashes, growth in women's boxing, or regional boxing ecosystems around the UK and beyond.

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