THE BOXING SHOW

The first of a four-part audio documentary about the unforgettable, career-defining rivalry between Carl Froch and George Groves. Both fighters, their trainers Rob McCracken and Paddy Fitzpatrick, and their promoter Eddie Hearn, revisit the origins and evolution of a rivalry that shaped British boxing both then and in the years to come.

Interviews were conducted, and the script written, by Declan Warrington. Darren Rees produced, and Alex Steedman narrated.

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A four-part audio documentary revisiting, in vivid detail, the unforgettable rivalry between Carl Froch and George Groves, as told by both fighters, their trainers Rob McCracken and Paddy Fitzpatrick, and their promoter Eddie Hearn.

10pm, 23-11-23

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TYSON FURY hurled his customary insults at Oleksandr Usyk when their world heavyweight title showdown was confirmed last week. This time, alas, they had no effect whatsoever.

Has the Fury schtick finally outstayed its welcome? Furthermore, at the age of 35 and following a struggle with Francis Ngannou, are Fury’s best days behind him? 

We ask the same question about Katie Taylor, ahead of her crucial rematch with Chantelle Cameron.

Nathan Heaney, meanwhile, turned in a superb showing to upset Denzil Bentley and Tyler Denny became European champ.

Finally, in This Week, we go back to 2006 and the final instalment of the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rivalry.

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EIGHT hours before it was confirmed that Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight on the same bill in Saudi Arabia on December 23, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie examined the entire card and it’s place in boxing world.

The stacked Manchester card is previewed, so too the bids of Adam Azim and Tyler Denny to become European champions, and we look back on Harlem Eubank’s statement win in Brighton.

Best of all, perhaps, is the opportunity to relive a brawl so cinematic it’s scarcely believable that it took place at all, let alone during This Week In History.

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THINGS change fast in boxing. One minute you’re watching your beloved sport on ITV, along with 20 million other people, and the next you’re subscribing to sport-only channels to get your fix while begrudging the extra cost for box office events. And very soon, we’re led to believe,  you’ll be watching on Netflix in between binging on Stranger Things and Breaking Bad. Is this latest move good for boxing?

We also examine Joe Cordina’s victory in Monte Carlo and wonder if he’s on the brink of a defeat or edging closer to a breakout victory. 

And, finally, Derrick Jefferson vs Maurice Harris. Well, if you know, you know. If you don’t, let us take you back to This Week in 1999 for one of the most stunning of all punches that abruptly concluded one of the most action-packed fights the heavyweight division has ever seen. ‘We love you Derrick Jefferson!’

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THOUGH it appeared that Francis Ngannou had thrown a spanner the size of Saudi Arabia into the works on Saturday night, we've been reliably informed that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight early next year. We delve deeper into the aftershock of Fury-Ngannou, the performances of both fighters, the reasons behind those performances, what they mean for Usyk's chances and speculate on the African returning to a prize ring sooner than you may think. 

We also review Amanda Serrano winning a bout over 12-three-minute rounds and the implications of that longer duration for the female code moving forward. There was a blazing Round of the Year contender to admire, too.

And we take you back to 1995 and the bruising finale to one of boxing history's most exciting heavyweight rivalries - Riddick Bowe-Evander Holyfield III.

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IN a special reaction podcast, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie share their genuine astonishment after Francis Ngannou almost beat Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.

How on earth did that happen?

Strap yourselves in for 40 minutes of chat between two boxing experts who clearly know nothing whatsoever about boxing.

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FEAR not, we’re not about to insult your intelligence and make a case for Francis Ngannou to do the literal impossible when he takes on Tyson Fury. But this whole affair does raise some very interesting questions that we attempt to answer.

Those questions begin with the British Boxing Board of Control’s involvement with the show - particularly with the ongoing Conor Benn saga taking a new twist in the last week.

The highlights of last weekend - like the performances of Jack Catterall and Isaac Chamberlain - are under review and the introduction of 12-three-minute rounds for female boxing is debated.

Finally, we look back on a historic night from This Week in 1970 when Muhammad Ali emerged from his hiatus to take on Jerry Quarry.

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WHAT happens on a press day when the cover story - Buatsi v Azeez - is cancelled mere hours before deadline? Does Showtime’s exit from boxing speak of a wider problem? And how are we supposed to react to news that Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr is all but a done deal?

Alongside attempting to answer those questions we examine the middleweight landscape following Qazak Style’s latest destruction job and cast our eyes over Tim Tszyu’s relentless rise.

And in This Week In History, we revisit an archetypal domestic battle - with a dramatic ending - staged inside York Hall with some famous faces in attendance.

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LEIGH WOOD produced another sensational finish to break the heart of Josh Warrington after a stirring battle that exceeded our high expectations. 

The sudden finish and its implications are discussed alongside the performance of the referee and the potential futures of both fighters. So too the beauty of the 50/50 domestic showdown.

We look ahead to the weekend’s action and go back to 1967 as we tell the story of the third fight between two featherweight legends, Vincente Saldivar and Howard Winstone.

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