Carl remembers sparring a young Callum Smith and being impressed with his power. Also, a preview of Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz, and an early look ahead to Ruiz v Joshua 2

Sparring Callum Smith and Wilder takes a risk

Carl Froch was a warrior in the ring. It won him four world titles and made him one of the most popular British boxers in recent history. In this podcast he brings his unique insight into the mind of a fighter - the violence, the pain and the glory - to the current issues in the boxing world. With commentator and presenter Darren Fletcher.

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Looking for a new boxing podcast? George Groves has a new one and you should listen to it, mainly because Carl is on it too. This is part one of their special episode, and if you want the second half, go and find The George Groves Boxing Club in your podcast app now. George talks to Carl about his final fight, which just happened to be when Carl knocked George out in front of 80,000 people at Wembley. It’s a fascinating chat about how you know when to retire, the build-up, the training camps and the psychological demons you can face.  If you want more, click here: https://podfollow.com/the-george-groves-boxing-club

Froch v Groves III

Fletch and Carl pay tribute to Marvin Hagler, the former undisputed world middleweight champion who died at the weekend. Fletch recalls the time he met the great man in Nottingham and Carl tells us what made him so good. The boys also look ahead to Dillian Whyte's rematch against Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar later this month.

Memories of Marvelous Marvin

Carl Froch and George Groves had one of the fiercest rivalries in sport and now, almost seven years on since that historic night at Wembley, the lads leave their differences at the door for an honest and frank chat on the pod. With Fletch barely getting a word in, the pair reminisce about their hatred of each other, clear up a few misunderstandings and get the wheels in motion for Froch Groves III.

Froch Groves III

Ahead of the big fight on Saturday night, Fletch and Carl break down where the contest will be won and lost. They discuss the threat that Pulev brings and why AJ needs a convincing win.

Joshua v Pulev: The Preview

Fletch and Carl share their concerns and excitement over Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr's exhibition fight in the early hours of Sunday morning. The boys also breakdown the showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce for the British, Commonwealth and vacant European heavyweight titles.

Sparring Callum Smith and Wilder takes a risk

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