
An Irish boxing podcast that fans of all sports will love. No one gets to the top without overcoming adversity, in sport or in life. But as Rocky Balboa said, ‘it ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward’. Every week on The Rocky Road, host Kevin Byrne and producer Simon Maguire will bring you the distance on some of the wildest journeys the sport has to ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 270 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In Part 1 of an exclusive two-part interview, legendary boxing manager Brian Peters joins Kevin Byrne to break down Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park fight night and the landmark deal to bring live boxing back to RTÉ. Brian reflects on the 17-minute... more
Cornerman Tony Dunlop joins us to discuss Aaron McKenna’s IBF world middleweight title victory at the 3Arena. We talk about the years of hard work put in by dad and coach Fergal and his sons Aaron and Stevie, and why Belfast Kronk veteran Dunlop, who... more
Not for the first time, the 3Arena/O2/Point Depot has proven to be a house of pain for Irish boxing. Following in the footsteps of Bernard Dunne and Katie Taylor, Pierce O’Leary lost his unbeaten record in an enthralling encounter with Mark Chamberla... more
Today, we’re joined by a man with one of the most decorated records in modern Irish boxing: three European gold medals, two World Championship silver medals, an Olympic appearance and a career as a professional contender.
Since turning professional,... more
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Great podcast for boxing fan. Eloquent hosts and easy listening
Great trips down Memory Lane for all sports fans, not only fight enthusiasts. Keep it up, guys.
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A Dublin-based sports podcast centers on boxing, featuring long-form conversations with fighters, coaches, promoters, pundits, and journalists. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into training, fight strategy, grand storylines in Irish boxing, and the business side of staging major cards, including stadium-scale events. The show blends personal journeys with national pride, coaching perspectives, and behind-the-scenes insights into promotions, sponsorships, and media coverage, making it a rich resource for fans, aspiring guests, and industry professionals seeking candid takes and frontline context.
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Recent guests on The Rocky Road include:
1. Tony Dunlop
2. Carl Frampton
3. David Coldwell
4. Steven Cairns
5. Senan Kelly
6. Sam (implied, not named)
7. Joe Ward
8. Philip Keogh
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