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- Tony Bellew & Josh Taylor SLAM Simon Jordan’s AJ-Prenga “Fix” Claim & BLAST AJ/Fury USA Venue Rumours
Former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for a huge episode of Fight Your Corner.
The team react to a dramatic weekend in heavyweight boxing after Anthony Joshua survived a huge scare against Kristian Prenga, having been dropped twice in the opening round before battling back to win. They debate whether AJ’s punch resistance has gone, respond to Simon Jordan’s questions over Prenga’s dramatic change in approach after the opening round, and explain why they believe any long-awaited showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury simply has to take place in the UK.Josh also reflects on his remarkable career, opening up about the heartbreak that fuelled his rise to becoming Britain’s first four-belt undisputed world champion, the challenges he faced after reaching the summit of the sport, and the realities of life after boxing.Elsewhere, the panel debate Conor Benn’s chances against WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia after Josh previously labelled Benn as only “British level”, before settling another Built Different Bouts debate as they decide who wins in their prime: Amir Khan or Ricky Hatton?02:20 AJ/Prenga Reaction
07:00 AJ vs Fury: What Fight Are We Getting?10:00 Bellew: "It's Never Been A Better Time To Beat Fury"12:40 "Has AJ Lost His Punch Resistance?"16:15 Simon Jordan Reaction19:40 "Why Did Prenga Take His Foot Off The Gas?"21:50 "Has Fury Lost His Snap?"25:15 "AJ vs Fury in New York?"32:40 "Will The Fight Actually Happen?"34:00 Built Different Bouts: Ricky Happen vs Amir Khan36:40 "Is Conor Benn Only British Level?"44:20 Taylor vs Catterall47:15 Scotland's Undisputed Champion52:45 Josh: "Heartache Drove Me To Undisputed"55:00 Josh: "Ricky Saved Me"59:00 Josh: "I hit the bends at 90mph"1:02:15 Last Man Standing: 140lbs EditionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 7 min - Kell Brook: "EBANIE BRIDGES SAVED MY LIFE!" | Tony Bellew RAGES at Fury vs Wach
Kell Brook joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for a brutally honest episode of Fight Your Corner.
Tony and Kell debate who wins the fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn and predict the winner of Errol Spence Jr. vs Tim Tszyu. They also discuss Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s futures, Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight legacy, Moses Itauma’s potential and the difference between being world-class and truly elite.
Elsewhere, Kell also opens up about life after boxing, retirement, mental health and the loss of purpose that followed the end of his career. Kell discusses the importance of routine, the difficulties fighters face when the phone stops ringing, and how his partner Ebanie Bridges helped him find a way forward.He also reflects on his defining fights, including his showdowns with Gennady Golovkin, Terence Crawford and Amir Khan, and whether he still has one more left in him.─────────────────────────────🏆 LINKSFight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly.─────────────────────────────📑CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome To Fight Your Corner01:15 Hello Kell Brook05:00 The Magic Of Brendan Ingle06:50 Ryan Garcia v Conor Benn: Who Wins?14:17 Would Kell Fight Conor Benn Now?16:00 Kell: "I Underachieved In My Career"19:45 Facing GGG: Punching Power & Realising He Couldn't Hurt Him28:02 GGG v Terence Crawford: Who Would Win?29:08 Midnite's The Ultimate Prediction: Errol Spence Jr v Tim Tszyu33:00 Tony Bellew: Usyk's Earned The Right To Give Up The Belts35:15 Tony: "Tyson Fury v Mariusz Wach Is Madness"37:43 Similarities Between Fury-AJ & Kell Brook v Amir Khan38:30 Just How Fast Was Amir Khan?43:45 Kell: "Retirement Was Like Dying"51:55 Kell: How Ebanie Bridges Saved Me54:00 Call Them Out: Kell's Issue With Boxing Promoters58:47 Could Kell Still Make A Comeback?─────────────────────────────📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNERYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FightyourcornerIG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcornerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 3 min - Johnny Nelson FIRES BACK At Naseem Hamed, How Tony WOUND UP David Haye & Does Itauma BEAT Dubois?
Former world cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for an unmissable episode of Fight Your Corner.
Johnny explains why he couldn't let Naseem Hamed's criticism of legendary trainer Brendan Ingle go unanswered and reveals the support he's received from people across his home city of Sheffield.Tony reveals whether he would fight Anthony Joshua if he were still actoive today, why he wants to help AJ rediscover his best form, and recalls the heartbreaking defeat that left him in tears. The pair also revisit Tony's rivalry with David Haye, including how he made the fight happen, how he got under Haye's skin during The Gloves Are Off, and stopped 'The Hayemaker' landing a world exclusive after their first fight.Elsewhere, Johnny explains why he believes Tony was technically superior to Oleksandr Usyk, debates who could finally beat the heavyweight king, and he and Tony give their verdict on a potential Moses Itauma vs Daniel Dubois showdown. He also shares incredible stories from his own career, including having guns pointed at him in Brazil while carrying £30,000 in cash, why he never believed Brendan Ingle when he predicted he'd become world champion and how Barry Hearn helped secure him a financial windfall after retirement.Johnny also fires back at Ben Shalom's recent criticism of him, questions why fighters are leaving Boxxer, and explains why he's sceptical that Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will ever happen.─────────────────────────────🏆 LINKSFight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly.─────────────────────────────📑CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome To Fight Your Corner03:02 Brendan Ingle Called Johnny "An Idiot"04:35 How Ingle Convinced Johnny He'd Become A World Champion07:07 Johnny On Defeat, Fear & Being Held At Gunpoint In Brazil14:15 The Fight That Broke Tony Bellew's Heart16:40 How Tony Got Under David Haye's Skin21:00 Would Tony Fight Anthony Joshua Today?23:00 Was Tony Really More Technical Than Oleksandr Usyk?26:40 Could Moses Itauma Beat Oleksandr Usyk Or Daniel Dubois?32:10 Johnny Nelson Opens Up On Prince Naseem Hamed38:45 Midnite Ultimate Prediction: Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgović42:06 Johnny Questions Why Fighters Are Leaving Ben Shalom50:40 Inside The Meeting Beween Turki Alalshikh, Johnny & Charlie53:53 Could Dana White Be Good For Boxing?55:07 Call Them Out: Johnny Nelson On Boxing's Aftercare Problem─────────────────────────────📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNERYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FightyourcornerIG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcornerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 3 min - Eddie Hall BLASTS Boxing Fans, RIPS INTO Jake Paul & Reveals SHOCKING Strongman Diet
This week on Fight Your Corner, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by the World's Strongest Man himself — Eddie Hall — fresh off his fight against Tommy Fury at Misfits Boxing.
Eddie opens up about the psychological darkness behind his legendary 500KG deadlift world record, the extreme hypnotherapy tricks he used to get into the right headspace, and what actually happened to his body in the minutes after it went up. He also breaks down what it truly takes to be the strongest man on Earth — the insane force-feeding diet, 200KG bodyweight, sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber and why winning World's Strongest Man nearly broke him.Plus, Eddie calls out boxing fans as the worst fans in sport, shares why Francis Ngannou genuinely scares him, reveals his MMA world title ambitions, and drops a bombshell: he'd fight the Paul Brothers 2-on-1 in a cage.Tony gives his ringside verdict on Eddie vs Tommy Fury, and the panel debates where Misfits Boxing belongs: is it sport, entertainment, or something in between?─────────────────────────────Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly.─────────────────────────────
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1 hr 13 min - John Fury FIRES BACK at Carl Froch, Accepts Fight & BLASTS Tyson vs. AJ
John Fury joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for one of the most revealing episodes of Fight Your Corner yet.
John addresses the ongoing war of words with Carl Froch, explains how the rivalry started, reveals whether he genuinely wants the fight to happen and gives his honest assessment of "The Cobra". He also opens up on whether his own family want him stepping into the ring at this stage of his life.
John explains why he would rather never see his son Tyson face Anthony Joshua, what he really thinks of AJ as a fighter and the one factor he believes can make the biggest difference to Tyson's chances on a fight night. John also reveals why he never wanted Tyson to become a professional boxer, the moment he realised his son was destined for greatness and the painful sparring session that he still remembers.
Elsewhere, he discusses whether Tyson should continue fighting, the role boxing plays in his son's mental health, why nobody in the Fury family should be sharing a ring with Darren Till and what comes next for Tommy Fury following his victory over Eddie Hall.
There's also a fascinating look back at some of boxing's greatest names, as John explains why he idolised Mike Tyson, while Tony shares the advice the former undisputed heavyweight champion once gave him over dinner. They also discuss Frank Bruno's popularity, how he would have fared in today's heavyweight division and the qualities that made him a national treasure.
Finally, John opens up about the challenges he faced growing up as part of the travelling community, why family remains the most important thing in his life and what it's really like starring in Netflix's At Home With The Furys.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different.
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1 hr 31 min - Dave Allen: The BRUTAL Truth About My Career, How Eddie Hearn CHANGED My Life & AJ-Fury Prediction
Dave Allen has never been more honest. In a raw, unfiltered conversation with Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons on Fight Your Corner, the heavyweight contender reveals the story you haven't heard; from the devastating aftermath of his loss to Filip Hrgovic, to how close he came to quitting boxing for good with a young family and an empty bank account. Plus he gives his verdicts on Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic, AJ vs Fury, the fighter who beats Oleksandr Usyk, and why he believes Rico Verhoeven's WBC ranking is a joke.
🥊 IN THIS EPISODE:• The Hrgovic defeat: the aftermath of the stoppage and why it hit harder than any other loss in his career• How close Dave came to walking away from boxing for good• The brutal reality of being broke with a young family• The phone call from Johnny Fisher that changed the course of his career• Why Dave believes he's still capable of winning the British heavyweight title• The unseen damage fighters take in sparring that fans never know about• His relationship with his father: how he fought for his respect, and why he still waits for that phone call after every fight• Why modern boxing frustrates him more than ever• Rico Verhoeven's WBC heavyweight ranking — completely undeserved?• Is Moses Itauma ready for Filip Hrgovic?• The heavyweight contender Dave believes has the style to finally beat Oleksandr Usyk• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua — will it ever actually happen?🎙️ Fight Your Corner is the boxing debate show hosted by former world heavyweight champion Tony Bellew and boxing media personality Charlie Parsons. Every week they're joined by the biggest names in boxing, combat sports and fight media to debate the sport's biggest talking points.Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly.─────────────────────────────📲 FOLLOW FIGHT YOUR CORNERYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FightyourcornerIG: https://www.instagram.com/fightyourcornerpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightyourcornerpodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/fightyourcornerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 7 min - “YOU’RE A TW*T” - Tony Bellew GRILLS Ben Shalom on Dana White & Sky Sports Lawsuits
Fight Your Corner is back with our first-ever promoter guest! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom for a candid conversation on life at the sharp end of boxing promotion.
Ben discusses his changing relationship with Eddie Hearn, the influence Turki Al-Sheikh has had on his career, and delivers his most forthright thoughts yet on Dana White, Zuffa Boxing, and an impending legal battle involving the new promotion. He also reflects on his journey from promoting shows on the local Manchester circuit to mixing it with the biggest powerbrokers in the sport.The trio also dive into what’s next for Chris Eubank Jr following his defeat to Conor Benn last November, Ben’s ambitions for BOXXER’s future, and the company’s landmark new broadcast deal with DAZN.Plus, Ben opens up on the promotional questions surrounding Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury and why he believes Adam Azim has everything it takes to become a pound-for-pound great.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different.18+, please gamble responsibly.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min - Tom Aspinall EXPOSES Dana White Snub & PLEADS For Francis Ngannou Fight
The UFC heavyweight champion is back on Fight Your Corner. Tom Aspinall joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for another unmissable episode.
Tony is left stunned after discovering Tom hasn't been invited to attend the UFC's White House card, despite fighters competing for the interim heavyweight title and a future shot at the championship.
The conversation then turns to one of the biggest debates in combat sports: is boxing actually more dangerous than MMA? Drawing on their own experiences inside the ring and cage, they break down the long-term effects of head trauma, stoppages and the realities of competing at the highest level.
The guys also discuss Jon Jones, whether Tom fancies facing Francis Ngannou and the crossover appeal of boxing and MMA, with Tom explaining why his focus remains firmly on building his UFC legacy rather than chasing the biggest paydays, and why Georges St-Pierre remains his greatest inspiration.
Tom also reflects on his incredible rise through mixed martial arts, revealing how different the sport was when he first started training, travelling across the country in search of coaches and sparring partners long before MMA became mainstream in the UK. He also shares stories from his journey, including training with elite wrestlers, sparring some of boxing's biggest names and working with Rico Verhoeven.
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40 min - Rico Verhoeven & Tony Bellew CLASH Over Oleksandr Usyk Defeat and Rematch
Fight Your Corner is back! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by kickboxing legend turned boxing sensation Rico Verhoeven following his hugely controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.
Rico opens up on the heartbreak of the stoppage, why he believes he was robbed of the chance to finish the fight, and how close he truly was to making combat sports history. Tony admits he got his prediction completely wrong, gives Rico huge credit for his performance, and explains why he believes the rematch with Usyk HAS to happen next.
The trio break down the controversial ending, the scorecards, the game plan, and why Usyk struggled more than anyone expected. Rico also reveals what was going through his mind in the 11th round, responds to claims he would’ve been knocked out in the 12th, and explains why this was still the most enjoyable moment of his entire fighting career.
Plus, Rico discusses his future in boxing, potential fights with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, why he believes he has “more tools in the toolbox”, and whether he can become a legitimate heavyweight world champion.
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45 min - Tony Bellew & Tom Aspinall ERUPT Over UFC Fighter Pay & Usyk-Verhoven Preview
This week on Fight Your Corner, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by UFC heavyweight star Tom Aspinall for one of the most explosive debates yet.
Who’s the true baddest man on the planet? Is it the heavyweight champion in boxing or MMA? And what’s actually harder: making the jump from boxing to MMA… or the other way round?
Tom and Tony compare eye injuries, while Tom reveals the mental torture of being unable to fight and why a clash with Jon Jones never happened. Meanwhile, Tony goes in on the pay UFC fighters receive and argues that combat sports stars deserve far more money. The lads also discuss the Ali Act in the US and why it could be vital that it's not overturned.
There’s also huge fight talk as Tom and Tony break down Oleksandr Usyk v Rico Verhoeven and preview next month's massive UFC White House card, including Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane and Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje. Tom shares whether Pereira or Gane would be the tougher fight for him and the guys debate who they think would win a fight between Eddie Hearn and Dana White.
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About Fight Your Corner
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This is Fight Your Corner — where boxing’s biggest names step out of the ring and into the debate to settle the sport’s most divisive arguments.
From controversial decisions and dream match-ups, to the rising stars shaking up the rankings and the legends who built boxing’s foundations, nothing is off limits.
Each week, former world champion Tony Bellew and boxing media personality Charlie Parsons are joined by a major guest from across the fight world, sparring over the sport’s hottest talking points in explosive, no-holds-barred discussion.
Fight Your Corner isn’t just analysis - it’s a verbal showdown. Passionate, unpredictable and fiercely opinionated, it captures everything fans love about boxing: the drama, the humour, the ego, and the heart.If you think you know boxing, this is where you prove it.
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