5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

After years of false starts, retirements, defeats and personal tragedy, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are finally on course to meet in the ring. As Joshua attempts to rebuild following the darkest period of his life and Fury returns once more from retirement, the fight that once seemed impossible is finally signed. Sixteen years after they first shared a ring at Finchley ABC, two British boxing icons prepare to settle the argument once and for all.

Presenters: Anna Woolhouse and Steve Bunce

These are the years when Fury v Joshua came closest to happening, and why it still fell apart. With contracts exchanged, deadlines set and public pressure growing, the biggest fight in British boxing appears within reach. But disagreements, changing fortunes and the shifting power of Saudi Arabia leave negotiations hanging in the balance.

As both men suffer setbacks in and out of the ring, the rivalry takes on a life of its own, becoming far bigger than a simple heavyweight title fight.

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Presenters: Anna Woolhouse and Steve Bunce

As Tyson Fury completes one of boxing's greatest comebacks against Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua rebuilds after his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, the prospect of an undisputed heavyweight title fight moves closer than ever.

But a trilogy with Wilder, a global pandemic and the rise of Oleksandr Usyk repeatedly derail the biggest fight in British boxing, leaving fans to wonder if it will ever happen.

Presenters: Anna Woolhouse and Steve Bunce

In the first episode of this four-part series, Anna Woolhouse and Steve Bunce revisit the origins of boxing's defining rivalry. It begins with a chance sparring session between a young Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at Finchley ABC in 2010, before following their very different paths to the top of the heavyweight division.

From Joshua's rapid rise from novice boxer to Olympic champion, to Fury's unconventional journey from travelling fighting family to world champion, this is the story of two men heading towards the same destination by completely different routes. Two future superstars. One rivalry in the making.

Presenters: Anna Woolhouse and Steve Bunce

Was that vintage Canelo as he defeated Christian Mbilli to claim the WBC super-middleweight title? Barry Jones joins Buncey to reflect on the action in Riyadh and discuss what the Mexican has learned since his defeat to Terence Crawford. They also turn their attention to Manchester, where Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet in an all-British world title fight. Barry explains why he’s been left somewhat disappointed by the 2016 Olympian. And could Chris Billam-Smith against Chev Clarke in London prove to be the fight of the night?

Is Dalton Smith pound-for-pound the best British fighter this year? Richie Woodhall and Buncey dissect his WBC Super Lightweight world title defence against Alberto Puello in Sheffield. Dalton Smith reacts to coming through a difficult first defence. Plus, Eddie Hearn gives his verdict on whether there could be a Hillsborough homecoming for Dalton in 2027.

Is Dalton Smith facing one of the toughest homecomings in boxing history? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to preview Smith’s first defence of his super lightweight world title against Alberto Puello. Dalton himself joins the pod to reflect on his unforgettable title-winning night in New York and the challenge that lies ahead. We also hear from Leo Atang, one of Britain’s brightest young heavyweight prospects. And with the dust finally settling on Daniel Dubois’ devastating victory over Fabio Wardley, did Wardley’s decision to take the rematch so soon prove a costly mistake?

Is Daniel Dubois now the most feared man in the heavyweight division? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to dissect Dubois’ devastating victory, what went wrong for Fabio Wardley and what’s next for both men. Plus, we hear from both fighters, promoter Frank Warren and trainer Don Charles.

Is Daniel Dubois really the clear favourite for his rematch with Fabio Wardley? Richie Woodhall and Buncey aren’t convinced. Fresh from the weigh-in, they explain why the world title fight could be much closer than the odds suggest and break down how it may unfold.

Will the outcome be different when Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley run it back at The O2 this weekend? Carl Frampton and Buncey join Stacey Copeland to preview the rematch. Wardley explains the changes he’s made as he bids to become a two-time world champion, while Dubois believes he’s simply too good for anything other than a repeat result.