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talkBOXING with Simon Jordan and Spencer Oliver

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Boxing
Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk
Daniel Dubois
Conor Benn
Heavyweight Boxing
Joseph Parker
Moses Itauma
Chris Eubank Jr.
Deontay Wilder
Eddie Hearn
Fabio Wardley
Jake Paul
Dana White
Canelo Alvarez
Ben Whittaker
Dave Allen
Anthony Yarde
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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This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by WBC super-lightweight world champion Dalton Smith!

The boys look back at Dalton's World Title defence victory over Alberto Puello & discuss ... more

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by Three-Weight World Champion, Duke McKenzie. The guys look back at Spencer Oliver's exclusive interview with Ben Davison, Dalton Smith's WBC W... more

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by former world champion, David Haye. The guys review the WBO world heavyweight title clash between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley.

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This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith are joined by Dave Allen & Frazer Clarke! The guys preview the WBO world heavyweight title clash between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley!

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Recent Guests

Dalton Smith
WBC super-lightweight world champion
Episode: "ALL WRONG FOR USYK!"
Duke McKenzie
Three-weight world champion and former professional boxer
Episode: "Ben Davison Got It Wrong, FACT!"
David Haye
Former undisputed cruiserweight champion and WBA heavyweight champion
Episode: "FURY & AJ, STAY AWAY FROM DUBOIS!"
Dave Allen
British heavyweight boxer
Episode: "FLATTENED IN A ROUND!"
Frazer Clarke
British heavyweight boxer and Olympic bronze medallist
Episode: "FLATTENED IN A ROUND!"
Anthony Yarde
Challenger for World Light Heavyweight Championship (as introduced on show)
World Light Heavyweight scene
Episode: 'CRYING ABOUT WHAT I SAID!'
Liam Smith
Former world champion, guest on the show
Boxing
Episode: 'EDDIE HEARN IS A BULLY!'
Jack Catterall
Professional boxer and former welterweight contender
Boxing
Episode: 'EDDIE HEARN ISN'T MY MATE!'
Denzel Bentley
WBO middleweight world champion
WBO / boxing
Episode: "Conor Was Doing Everything Wrong!"

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 167 ratings
  • Time to Get Rid of Simon Jordan

    During the brief moments when Simon Jordan isn’t speaking this is an excellent show. The guests are good and Paul Smith has been a tremendous addition to the show. However Jordan is boorish to the point of being predictable. He cannot get enough of his own voice and seems to think that by qualifying his questions and opinions, they aren’t still weak or poorly thought out, which they are. Get a better anchor and I will start listening again.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Silent Hertz
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Solid listen

    Solid listen- feels like it’s catered towards the more casual fan of boxing rather than the hardcore especially with some of Jordan’s controversial takes. Still has quality guests nonetheless and always a solid listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raj 909
    United Kingdom2 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.

    Can someone have a word with Spencer and tell him to give it a rest talking over everyone/cutting them off. Really good pod on Moses/Hrgovic but all he’s done is cut people off, so again, not g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DC1897
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Rename it

    Talk Joshua perhaps

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ChrisiM81
    United Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 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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"ALL WRONG FOR USYK!"
Q: How do you reflect on that win just over a week ago?
Dalton Smith says he is pleased with his first title defense and points out that Alberto Puello's awkward southpaw style demanded a different approach from the one he used against Subriel Matías.
"ALL WRONG FOR USYK!"
Q: Did it ever enter your mind that we'd be seeing Oleksandr Usyk potentially fighting against David Benavidez?
Paul Smith doubts the fight is the right move, citing Usyk's age, signs of decline and the risk posed by Benavidez's pace. Spencer Oliver sees it as a compelling challenge and says Usyk's motivation may come from pursuing new goals.
"Ben Davison Got It Wrong, FACT!"
Q: Is it too simplistic to say one voice in the corner, or is that the correct order of events?
Duke McKenzie says there should be one primary voice giving instructions, because multiple competing voices can confuse a boxer. The panel describes focusing on the coach while relying on other corner members for support.
"Ben Davison Got It Wrong, FACT!"
Q: Is it fundamentally right to hold trainers to account if their charges don't perform, and to ask questions of trainers in the same way that you'd ask questions of a football coach when his team doesn't perform very well?
Duke McKenzie says boxing differs from football because most preparation happens before fight night, but coaches remain responsible for keeping fighters safe and adjusting when needed.
"FLATTENED IN A ROUND!"
Q: Does Fabio have the tools to make the necessary adjustments?
The panel points to Wardley's power and ability to change tactics, but says he must find a way past Dubois's jab and avoid relying on toughness alone.

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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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2. Duke McKenzie
3. David Haye
4. Dave Allen
5. Frazer Clarke
6. Anthony Yarde
7. Liam Smith
8. Jack Catterall

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