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by Tris Dixon

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David Haye talks about Moses Itauma's shock upset loss to Filip Hrgovic

September 1, 2026 · 51 min

Former world cruiserweight and heavyweight champion David Haye talks to Tris Dixon about the huge fight at the weekend that saw Filip Hrgovic defeat Moses Itauma. Haye looks at the similarities to his early career defeat to Carl Thompson…
Mikaela Mayer talks Claressa Shields, Chantelle Cameron, PEDS, CTE and more

August 28, 2026 · 25 min

In an exclusive interview ahead of her fight with Chantelle Cameron, Mikaela Mayer opens up about her hopes for the future while talking about some of the serious issues the sport is facing. She talks about wanting to get to Claressa…
Odel Kamara, the new Matchroom signing aiming to make a splash in the pros

August 17, 2026 · 22 min

Odel Kamara was the talent many of the big promoters wanted and Matchroom have landed the Liverpool starlet. I caught up with Odel after he announced professional terms with Sam Jones but before Matchroom announced the deal. Here, you…
Aaron McKenna | world title fight | Liam Smith | Zuffa Boxing

August 6, 2026 · 22 min

Ahead of his return to Ireland to fight for the world middleweight title on Saturday, Aaron McKenna talks about why he's linked up with Zuffa Boxing, his frustration at being inactive after his excellent win over Liam Smith, and the hard…
Teremoana | heavyweight eras | fame and celebrity | scoring big KOs

August 5, 2026 · 28 min

Australia's heavyweight knockout artist Teremoana has raced to 11-0 with 11 KOs. Promoted by Matchroom, he tops the bill on the Gold Coast this weekend against the 11-1 (11 KOs) DeAndre Savage. Here, the 6ft 6ins puncher talks about his…

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Larry Goldberg and what the Ali Revival Act means for club promoters

August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

So you missed Boxing Life Stories? Some long-form interviews are coming back, and we are kicking them off with Boxing Insider's Larry Goldberg, who promotes in New York and New Jersey, lives in Atlantic City and who has seen a lot, going…
Raymond Muratalla | defeating Andy Cruz | calling out Shakur | in camp with Robert Garcia and Bam

August 1, 2026 · 22 min

IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla talks about his upcoming fight with Robson Conceicao, defeating Andy Cruz as an underdog earlier in the year, wanting to fight Shakur Stevenson, and life in camp as a stablemate with Bam Rodriguez…
Bobbi Flood | Comeback of Irish boxing | training with Stephen Smith | planning big things

August 1, 2026 · 18 min

Dublin light-middleweight prospect Bobbi Flood talks about pre-fight fear, his path to big things, what it's like working with Stephen Smith and how Irish boxing is on the up. Built Different ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@…
Adam Olaniyan | Heavyweight power secrets | Activity | Admiration for Katie Taylor

August 1, 2026 · 17 min

Young Irish heavyweight hope Adam Olanyian talks about his career to date, his future hopes, the inspiration he draws from Katie Taylor and why, with two fights set for the next two months, he wants to stay as active as possible. Built…
Dan Rafael | Fury-AJ not a U.S fight | heavyweight eras | his career to date

July 31, 2026 · 42 min

Renowned boxing journalist Dan Rafael talks about what is left for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury after their respective bouts in Saudi Arabia and Thailand against Kristian Prenga and Mariusz Wach. He talks about where that fight should be…
Pierce O'Leary | Headlining in Dublin | Mark Chamberlain | Steve Collins | riding horses

July 31, 2026 · 20 min

Ahead of his big fight at Dublin's 3Arena, Pierce O'Leary talks about how being on the yard with horses is his escape from boxing, he discusses his reverence for Katie Taylor and why he thinks he will be the next big Irish boxing…
Royston Barney-Smith | Garner Southampton superfight | Ben Davison | world title ambitions

July 31, 2026 · 17 min

Slick southpaw Rouyston Barney-Smith, ahead of his bout with veteran Reece Bellotti, talks about how he came to work with Ben Davison, the Billy Joe Saunders link up, and whether his future could hold a Southampton superfight with fellow…

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About the show

Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing. Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.