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5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

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

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

Is there a more successful and more versatile man in boxing? For more than three decades, Russ Anber has been one of the sport's most respected and influential figures. A world-renowned trainer, cutman, hand wrapper, manager and proud member of the I... more

Ade Oladipo, Emily Eubank, and Liam Gough are back to put the boxing world to rights in another hard-hitting episode of The Punch Perfect Podcast on BBC Sounds! After a brief warning to expect a few passionate slip-ups of explicit language, the team ... more

Is there a bigger fight in women's boxing than Mikaela Mayer v Chantelle Cameron? The pair top the MVP UK v USA card in Birmingham later this month, and former undisputed world champion Ellie Scotney joins Buncey to preview the huge night. She also r... more

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, Buncey is joined by former IBO world champion Jawaid Khaliq and the BBC's Kal Sajad to celebrate the South Asian community's contribution to British boxing. From the pioneers who broke down barriers to today's new ... more

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Russ Anber
Boxing trainer and wrap specialist
Rival Boxing / Trainer for Usyk, Lomachenko, Joshua
Episode: Russ Anber: Boxing’s Mr Versatile
Ellie Scotney
Former undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion of the World
Boxing
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Skye Nicolson
World-class boxer representing Australia
MVP / MVP Boxing
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Mikaela Mayer
Top female boxer with Olympic pedigree
Boxing
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Chantelle Cameron
Elite female boxer, multiple world champion
Boxing
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Caroline Dubois
Rising star in women's boxing
MVP / Boxing
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Cal Sajed
BBC interviewer
BBC
Episode: One of the Biggest Events in Women's Boxing
Jawaid Khaliq
First British-Asian boxer to win a world title (IBO), interviewee
IBO World Champion (former)
Episode: South Asian Heritage Month Special
Huseyfa Iqbal
Trainer, discussed in interview segment
Trainer (with Adam Booth)
Episode: South Asian Heritage Month Special

Host

Steve Bunce
Host of 5 Live Boxing, broadcaster and boxing commentator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Get a co host !

    Used to really enjoy this however the interviews remind me of a an American talk show , there are no probing questions just an opportunity for the guest to give what they are plugging . Come on Steve you are Fleet St trained !

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Unkle Ben
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Room for improvement

    I generally like this podcast, have listened for years, since Costello first started it.

    Has unrivalled guests and access to all the big fights.

    Where there’s room for improvement, is the amount of times Steve interrupts the guests. Listen back to the recent Eddie Hearn episode, I don’t think he finishes one answer, without Steve coming in. It’s really frustrating and distracting. Or the Froch episode, where Steve then seems to use every Froch answer as an opportunity to show off his ability t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boxing fan 1889
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Has gone downhill

    Used to be better when it had more structure. I love buncey but he interrupts people too much these days and it’s hard to listen to. The recent episode “interviewing” a clearly battered Carl Froch was a particular low point. Hope it gets back to previous glories!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jamaway
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Barry Jones needs his own podcast

    Makes my day when I see Barry Jones is on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hampton38
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Criticism centers on interruptions during interviews and consistency of structure.
Overall, the show is seen as a must-listen for boxing insiders and devoted fans, with room for tighter interview pacing.
Many fans value the mix of banter and expert analysis, though some miss past co-hosts or formats.
Listeners praise access to top-tier boxing voices and in-depth industry context.
Guests and topics that focus on heavyweight stories are particularly valued by the audience.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#22
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#122
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#145
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#175
Ukraine/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#188
Philippines/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Moses Itauma Returns
Q: What's going to happen on fight night with Hrgović on the opposite side of the ring?
Moses Itauma expects a difficult but winnable fight, focusing on applying his game plan, staying composed, and trusting his preparation to translate under pressure.
Dana White UNFILTERED
Q: What inspired Dana White to move into boxing and start Zuffa Boxing in the UK?
White cites timing, the assembling of the right team, and a long-term plan shaped by lessons from UFC as the key motivators, noting that the timing finally aligned and the sport needed a new approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Live Boxing

What is 5 Live Boxing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers boxing analysis, fight previews and post-fight reflections with a heavy emphasis on heavyweight boxing and UK fight nights. Across episodes, guests range from promoters and managers to elite fighters, trainers and pundits, delivering insider perspectives on camps, strategy, matchmaking and the boxing calendar. The format blends tactical breakdown with colorful storytelling, banter, and behind-the-scenes color from fight week, making it a go-to for listeners who want both expert opinion and scene-wide context. A notable strength is its access to top-tier boxing voices and a habit of unpacking how promotions, venues and media narratives shape big nights. For potential listeners, the show offers deep dives into fight strategy ... more

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1. Russ Anber
2. Ellie Scotney
3. Skye Nicolson
4. Mikaela Mayer
5. Chantelle Cameron
6. Caroline Dubois
7. Cal Sajed
8. Jawaid Khaliq

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