The Opening Bell Podcast

🎙️ Callum Simpson takes on Ivan Zucco for the European title. Like Fabio Wardley, Simpson stands on the edge of world class waters. And like Wardley, there’s still a sense that he might need one or two more fights before jumping in. 🎧 buff.ly/ZvoX6Ms #TheOpeningBell

🎙️ Oleksandr Usyk: a masterclass in movement, timing, and IQ. 🧠🥊 Barry joins The Steed after witnessing Usyk ringside at Wembley – breaking down what makes the heavyweight champ a technical genius and what's next for him. 🎧 buff.ly/cfjSfYQ

🎙️ This week on The Opening Bell: We celebrate two of boxing’s elite – Oleksandr Usyk & Bam Rodriguez. @BarryJonesBox returns with ringside insights, technical breakdowns, and big predictions. 🎧 buff.ly/cfjSfYQ

🎙️ Less than two years since Usyk convincingly beat Dubois, yet the rematch has everyone buzzing. We dive into the low blow, Dubois’ form since, and why this Wembley showdown is so highly anticipated. 🎧 buff.ly/xQBbAhc #UsykDubois2

🎙️ It’s less than two years since Oleksandr Usyk convincingly defeated Daniel Dubois - so why is everyone so excited about the rematch? We examine exactly why, the low blow from fight one and Dubois’ subsequent upturn in form, and make our picks. 🔗 buff.ly/xQBbAhc

🎙️ #TaylorSerrano 3 and the lure of violence. 🎧 buff.ly/RFVQ7P1

🎙️ As Katie Taylor & Amanda Serrano gear up to reignite their rivalry, Ricky Hatton returns at 46 & Tyson Fury teases a comeback. Why is it so hard for fighters to walk away? We explore boxing’s relentless pull. 🎧 buff.ly/RFVQ7P1

🎙️ In a very special episode of The Opening Bell’s #ILoveBoxing, we talk to @elliescotney_ about her journey into the sport, the struggles she’s faced throughout her career, and the game-changing promotional deal with Jake Paul. 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/pjDLQaP…

🎙️Jake Paul has gatecrashed the world rankings on the strength of victories over two men with a combined age of 97. What’s all that about? 🎧 buff.ly/RfqBjHt #TheOpeningBell

🎙️ We catch up with Reese Lynch after his pro debut. Follow The Opening Bell as we track the Commonwealth Gold medalist’s journey through boxing. Don’t miss a beat – subscribe now to hear it all from The Prospect himself. 🎧 buff.ly/tapuS3Y

🎙️ Deontay Wilder, at the age of 39, is promising to prove that all he needed to regain momentum was not a time machine, but time off. Father Time will be watching carefully. 🎧 buff.ly/tapuS3Y #TheOpeningBell | #WilderHerndon

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🎙️ Boiling bodies down to make unnatural weight limits has been standard practice in boxing for decades. Considering a fight follows that gruelling struggle, is it time to rethink old habits? 🎧 buff.ly/mxuNs7W #TheOpeningBell

🎙️ The retirements of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Delicious Orie are up for discussion as we examine the brutal yet addictive nature of the sport. 🎧 buff.ly/Rv4GzYe #TheOpeningBell

🎙️ Boxing lost one of its finest when James Cook, a truly beautiful human being, was taken from us far too soon. We pay tribute. 🎧 buff.ly/Rv4GzYe #TheOpeningBell

🎙️ Fabio Wardley has crafted an incredible career from his white-collar background. Is Saturday’s showdown with Justis Huni the last stop before a world title shot or will question marks about his pedigree remain? 🎧 buff.ly/ceIolkS #TheOpeningBell | #WardleyHuni

Mike McCallum, the Jamaican boxing technician who was often called “The Body Snatcher” - and who was also known for his masterful defence, punishing body attacks, and refusal to ever be knocked out across a 49-fight professional career - died on Saturday. He was 68.

🎙️ Heavyweight Moses Itauma scored another knockout last weekend to further heighten the already lofty expectations about his future. But how do you ensure the 20-year-old fulfils that stratospheric potential? 🎧 buff.ly/ceIolkS #TheOpeningBell