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talkBOXING with Simon Jordan and Spencer Oliver

talkSPORT
Boxing
Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk
Daniel Dubois
Conor Benn
Heavyweight Boxing
Joseph Parker
Chris Eubank Jr.
Moses Itauma
Deontay Wilder
Eddie Hearn
Jake Paul
Fabio Wardley
Dana White
Canelo Alvarez
Dave Allen
Anthony Yarde
Dillian Whyte
Frank Warren

Simon Jordan and Spencer Oliver host talkBOXING, your weekly boxing podcast for unfiltered fight analysis, promoter debate, and news.

Combining Simon Jordan’s ruthless sports business insight with former European champion Spencer Oliver’s ringside expertise, talkBOXING pulls no punches. From scrutinizing promoters and contract negotiations to analysing world-class ring technique and heavyweight eg... more

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Latest Episodes

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by former Cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson.

The boys look back at Moses Itauma's shock defeat to Filip Hrgovic and discuss the rematc... more

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by former three-weight world champion Duke McKenzie. Promoter Frank Warren & Heavyweight Filip Hrgovic were also on the show LIVE in the build-u... more

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by former two-time world champion Billy Joe Saunders.

The guys discuss the potential of Billy making a comeback as-well as the latest news surr... more

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan and Spencer Oliver are joined by promoter Ben Shalom and Sam Jones.

The guys look back at Shalom's recent heated debate on talkSPORT with Adam Catterall, the BOXXER stable and much more... more

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Recent Guests

Filip Hrgović
Professional heavyweight boxer; challenger providing post-fight analysis
Croatian boxing team / promoter discussion
Episode: "F*CKING INEXCUSABLE!"
Filip Hrgovic
World-class heavyweight challenger, interviewed on episode
Professional boxer
Episode: "Fury v AJ WILL Happen In USA!"
Billy Joe Saunders
Former WBO middleweight and super middleweight champion
DAZN interview promotion
Episode: "NO Training, I'll Beat Eubank Jr!"
Ben Shalom
Leading promoter
Matchroom? (as discussed)
Episode: "GET A BACKBONE!"
Sam Jones
Chief executive? promoter influence
DAZN partner shown in intro
Episode: "GET A BACKBONE!"
Barry McGuigan
Former world champion, boxing pundit
Former boxer / pundit
Episode: "AJ BEATS FURY EVERYDAY!"
Frazer Clarke
Professional boxer and commentator
Pro boxer and commentator
Episode: "AJ BEATS FURY EVERYDAY!"
Callum Smith
Former world super middleweight champion and interim light heavyweight champion
Boxing
Episode: "Joshua Will Win a World Title If..."
Johnny Nelson
Cruiserweight champion, former world champion
Former World Champion, commentator
Episode: "DO NOT BELIEVE ANTHONY JOSHUA!"

Hosts

Simon Jordan
Host of TalkBOXING with extensive experience in boxing business and governance discussions
Spencer Oliver
Former European champion providing ringside expertise and boxing analysis
Paul Smith
Former world champion; in-studio guest with industry insight on promotions and matchmaking
Duke McKenzie
Former world champion providing historical context and heavyweight analysis

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Rename it

    Talk Joshua perhaps

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ChrisiM81
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Turns

    Agree with other comments. FFS please let the man finish. If he’s not worth listening to, don’t get ‘em on in the first instance. Otherwise love it. Also can we talk PPV and what a rip off this is for punters? Lots of fights not worthy of PPV now. I’m watching less not more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jimjams71
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • DC

    These pods would be so much better if you didn’t talk over each other so much. You all have great points to make, so it would be nice for people to be able to finish what they say. Paul is about the only one that doesn’t cut people off - please be like Paul.

    Great pod, just please stop the over talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DC1897
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Informed podcast with great guests … Simon Jordan is brilliant with Spencer Oliver … keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oijohn
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Issues with uploads?

    The pod seems to be uploaded a week or so after it originally is supposed to be - by then pod is irrelevant as it’s old news. Outstanding otherwise even if the pod is obsessed with AJ

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Danielcullen16
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Consistent punchy takes from hosts; some listeners want more finish from speakers.
Positive feedback on guests and business-focused insights; some criticism about pacing and overtalking.
Many praise the guests and industry-insight depth; some critique the framing of controversies.
Fans appreciate candid discussions on boxing governance and promoter dynamics.
Strong, informed debates and sharp guests; sometimes voices overlap.

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"Fury v AJ WILL Happen In USA!"
Q: Do you believe in your mind's eye that this fight will actually happen despite the negotiations?
Frank Warren and the panel expressed optimism that the fight will happen due to the massive money involved, with expectations it will take place this year.
Well If You Let Me Finish...
Q: Can you explain the risk of pursuing 50-50 fights as a core model for boxing?
A 50-50 fight structure could maximize spectacle but may undermine long-term fighter development and the ability to build a stable weight-class ecosystem; promoters must balance immediate popularity with career longevity for athletes.
Well If You Let Me Finish...
Q: What is your assessment of Zuffa Boxing's multi-year deal with Sky Sports?
The panel sees potential benefits in bigger fights and pay-per-view infrastructure, but there are major questions about belt integrity, sanctioning body alignments, and whether fighters will receive sustained opportunities at the elite level.
AJ BEATS TYSON FURY
Q: Where are you on this particular Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in terms of likelihood and risk?
The panel broadly agrees it's a volatile matchup with serious risk for Joshua, acknowledging Jake Paul's size and power while noting Joshua's proven experience and knockout potential; the consensus is that the fight could happen but remains controversial and opinionated, with business and spectacle driving some of the discussion.
Tunde & Paul's EXPLOSIVE Debate Hits BOILING POINT!
Q: Where do you think it went wrong on the night?
Tunde shares insights on the challenges Yarde faced and mentions that they prepared well regardless of Benavides being a special fighter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About talkBOXING

What is talkBOXING about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly boxing discussion focused on heavyweight boxing, promotion, governance, and the business of the sport. The show features blunt, hard-edged analysis of promoters, broadcasters, and sanctioning bodies, alongside expert boxing breakdowns from former champions, trainers, and industry insiders. Recent episodes center on the shifting landscape—megafights, cross-promotional dynamics, and domestic and international markets—with a recurring emphasis on fighter rights, contracts, and the health of the sport's ecosystem. The format blends argument-driven debate with technical insights, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how big fights get made and what that means for fighters, fans, and the industry at large. Noteworthy elements i... more

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Recent guests on talkBOXING include:

1. Filip Hrgović
2. Filip Hrgovic
3. Billy Joe Saunders
4. Ben Shalom
5. Sam Jones
6. Barry McGuigan
7. Frazer Clarke
8. Callum Smith

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