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Enswell Boxing PodcastAdam Olanyian - Family, Faith and FightingAdam Olaniyan is a super heavyweight, 7 time Irish champion. 2 time European champion and World champion who boxes out of the Jobstown boxing club in Tallaght. A list of achievements made even more impressive by the fact that he’s only 19’years old.Adam speaks to AL about some of the things a teenage kid growing up in Tallaght gets up to. About the impact boxing has had on his life & how his impenetrable faith had helped him through the stresses of lockdown, exam & study & not to mention the pressure of being a teenage world champion.
2025-12-031h 09
Enswell Boxing PodcastRhys Moran on Moving To Leeds as MVP Promotions Make a StandAfter a couple of weeks break Ian & AL are back with plenty to discuss in episode 246. The lads disagree over the Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley stoppage and look back over the Queensbury promotions card last weekend in Manchester where once again UK officials were under the spotlight. MVP Promotions have been front and centre in the headlines as Chantelle Cameron vacates the WBC title AND Jake Paul cancels his fight with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in light of his recent charges. The lads discuss all of that and we welcome the Kalafornia Kid Rhys Moran back to the...
2025-11-121h 09
Enswell Boxing PodcastTaylor v Serrano 2 PreviewThere is no better way to describe Katie Taylor than in the words of Irish legend and former WBC world champion Christina McMahon "Katie Taylor - she just NEVER lets us down”As we prepare for the second wave of a war for the ages Ian & Al look towards what could be another classic boxing match that already sits alongside the classics. Katie Taylor has had to dig deep many times in her history making career, and Amanda Serrano was one of this occasions, but not the only one! What will we get this time around? Who knows but in...
2024-11-151h 03
Enswell Boxing PodcastOhara Davies = The Guy With The Irish NameThis one is very much an impromptu episode following the announcement by Ohara Davies last night. As I watched him call time on his boxing career I recalled the Golden Contract final preview episode Enswell Boxing did with him back in 2020. On that occasion he faced Tyrone McKenna in the final and ultimately won. But the build up had been hot, both fellas never held back and after being hung out to dry by media at an earlier stage of his career - OD could be awkward if he thought he needed to be. we needn’t have worried - he...
2024-10-2031 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastTough LoveMomentum & consistency are key attributes when it comes to boxing - as they are in the podcast world and with Ep 205 we continue to build on all that, Allan Phelan (10-3) featherweight and known by all in Irish boxing circles is back in camp at O;'Rourke's Gym and joins us to talk about his plans for the immediate future. And we talk immediate future of professional boxing on the island of Ireland, promoter Jay Byrne has that in his hands with shows coming on Feb 9th, March 1st and March 8th with further announcements to come...
2024-02-0651 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastSaudi Seasons BeatingsChristmas Eve eve & incredibly we prepare for a boxing event which brings a host of match ups, protagonists & personalities that could only really made possible by Riyadh Season. But from the podcast point of view - we put our new co-host on the spot, for a baptism of fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2326 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastNIALLEpisode number 200 of Enswell Boxing and it couldn't be any more special. Al is joined again by friend of the show - Irish heavyweight boxer Niall Kennedy.Its no secret that boxing is the most uncompromising, unrelenting and sometimes unfulfilling crucibles of all.Indeed, its no secret you need to be disciplined, dedicated and sometimes deranged to want to be knocked down, trodden on, kicked, cut and bruised. Beaten and battered to the point where every ounce of your being pleads, screams...'ENOUGH'.And it's definitely no secret how dark the boxing world...
2022-10-2541 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastDennis Hogan's DESTINY after a Dark Week for BoxingIn a world that appears to change by the day - at times it would seem that boxing is hell bent on refusing to!Yes there have been strides in terms of medical and safety protocol and boxers ARE required to comply with THE most stringent health checks, scans and indeed drug testing. But after the shit show that surrounded and eventually collapsed the meeting of Chris Eubank jr and Conor Benn - many boxing observers are left questioning "Has anything really changed"?! Co-Host Binny Folen, fresh from his recent return to Ireland joins Al...
2022-10-0731 min
Enswell Boxing Podcast'Shotgun' Shannon O'Connell Takes AimShannon O'Connell is in the midst of fine tuning her preparations for the December 10th IBF Bantamweight world title showdown with champion and fellow Australian Ebanie 'Blonde Bomber' Bridges at the Leeds Direct Arena - a journey that has been anything but easy! O'Connell's dad was killed when she was only two. Her mum was taken by the drug scene. It’s not surprising Shannon O’Connell has gone on to become a fighter. But it’s only in recent years she finds herself at home, comfortable with he very idea of being spoken about AND treated like t...
2022-09-3055 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastRemembering Darren Sutherland - 13 Years OnBy the time Darren Sutherland won his silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 he had achieved it all as an amateur. With top promoters queuing up for his signature in the professional game - He had everything in front of him, a glittering prospect with a real chance to achieve fame and fortune through a career in the ring. Sadly that wasn’t to be.In this episode Al and Ciaran of Boxing Bants remember one of our very best.🥊 http://enswellpod.com/🟪 Donate4Daithí: https://tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vySpo...
2022-09-1453 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastAJ and The Circle of SycophantsRenowned British politician John Randolph once said ‘Like rotten mackerel by moonlight, he shines and stinks’ - a phrase that could very aptly describe Anthony Joshua’s performance during and after his latest battle with Oleksander Usyk in the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There were many questions surrounding both men going into fight week - much was said about the new look Anthony Joshua, the impact of Robert Garcia & indeed how Oleksander Usyk may be affected by the turmoil in his homeland.The questions were answered emphatically about Usyk, but we’ve been left wit...
2022-08-2948 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastUsyk v Joshua - Fuel or FireThe demands of boxing place many pressures on fighters but for the the rare few who reach the very pinnacle of the sport - that pressure can become the defining factor as they strive to grasp that immortal status. In the past some have likened that pressure to a fire. A fire that can be used to heat a home - but one that can be so intense, it can burn that home to the ground.In this preview episode Al looks at some of the elements that may influence Oleksander Usyk and Anthony Joshua...
2022-08-1825 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastJosh Taylor v Jack Catterall - WHAT HAS CHANGEDThe boxer’s world is very different to that of any other profession. In a fight - minutes seem like hours, fight business - hours seem like days etc.So with everything else that has transpired in the first half of 2022 fans would be forgiven if they forgot about this one. This episode was actually recorded back at the beginning of April but only being released now (July 2nd)Have a listen to the thoughts and opinions of former world champions George Groves & Wayne McCullough who know all too well what it feels li...
2022-07-0228 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastKATIE TAYLOR - No Words NeededBarely minutes after her titanic battle with Amanda Serrano. Still bleeding, still taking huge gulps of air with adrenaline still coursing through her body - Katie Taylor seemed to be the only one able to find words to sum up what we had just witnessed. Boxing fans have a tendency to over hype, off allowing hopes & expectations to become unrealistic big fights.Not this time! Not this fight!This one reset the bar!At a time when the reputation of boxing & Irish boxing truly needed somebody to remind the world that its not all bad, Al...
2022-05-1737 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastPodcast Update & Best of Irish Luck and Love for Katie TaylorIt's rare that boxing can make the back pages of reputable news papers around the world, its even more rare when it stretches across the front AND back pages multiple days in a row. Sadly, on this occasion it hasn't been for the reasons the great sport of boxing wants or deserves.This podcast has purposely and intentionally maintained radio silence over this time to allow the dust to settle and indeed to spend time researching to find out the who, what and wherefor's in this whole debacle. Believe it when I say - the tentacles of...
2022-04-3002 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastRay Moylette | Once The Round Starts, All Bets Are OffOne of Irish boxings most colourful, talented and real fellas - Ray Moylette chats about a career which has seen him scale the highest highs and survive some lowest lows.This weekend he features on the huge Warrington v Martinez card in Leeds Arena - taking on British prospect Dalton Smith. 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink:https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-03-2534 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastWhat Does Change Look Like |Tommy McCormack & Wayne McCulloughThere have been many column inches printed and many hours of audio recorded following the Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall result. Most have asked and made valuable points, but some have been rather self serving. On this episode Al speaks to our mate and go to cut-man/hand wrap expert Tommy McCormack. Tommy wrapped Jack Catterall's hands for that fight and gives us some insight from that locker room and also gives an insight to those last minutes before the fighter makes his ring entrance. When it comes to operating at the very top level in professional...
2022-03-1050 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastGERALD McCLELLAN | The Fight of his LifeWhen Gerald McClellan & Nigel Benn touched gloves in the centre of the ring back in February 1995 - nobody could be quite sure what was about to happen. Following one of the most intensely brutal boxing matches of all time, American Gerald McClellan lapses into a coma & began a fight for his life that would leave him with catastrophic brain injuries.As this episode is released - 27 years after that night, Gerald’s sister & carer Lisa joins us to talk about it all & where Gerald is at today. We are also joined by former pro...
2022-02-261h 07
Enswell Boxing PodcastSometimes The Longest Way Around is the Quickets Way Home | Ricky NesbittWith so much going on in the world of boxing and so much changing SO often, in this episode we look at some of the big talking points and take a customary look back in time at what it took to get some of the historic fights over the line. How did Lennox Lewis seal the Rahman rematch? What did Joe Calzaghe have to do to seal his landmark fights?When you think back to education and school - what’s your memories? Did it work for you? Or was it a struggle at best?Joining us is...
2022-02-1500 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastEarly Shade of Dark January ShadowsWhat better way to open 2022 is there than to welcome one of Naas towns finest (currently exiled in Australia) Binny Folan. Al and Binny take a look back over some of boxing’s big bangs in 2021 & discuss some tasty topics. The lads also look back over some highlights from the year and look ahead to who and what they think could steal the limelight for the year ahead. We welcome the most appropriate names in boxing ‘Joyful’ Ella Thomson & her Dad Cliff back to the show. Listen to how Ella describes the importance of fundamentals in boxing, how tr...
2022-01-1958 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastChris Algieri on Ripping Up The Script ahead of A Frantic Fight Weekend for Irish FightersStill 2 weeks to go until Christmas but it definitely feels like it’s come early for Irish boxing fans. So many of our pro’s in action all around the world from Friday through to Sunday - this episode highlights all those fights. Arguably the biggest card of the weekend goes down at the Liverpool arena where Katie Taylor shares top of the bill with Conor Benn and todays guest - Chris Algieri.There’s so many fantastic facets to the former kickboxing champion who transitioned to boxing and reached the summit when he defeated Ruslan Provodkinov to become WBO lig...
2021-12-081h 05
Enswell Boxing PodcastElites | The Story of Monkstown BC | ft Coaches JP Kinsella, Eve Carr with Elite Stars Jack Marley, Jake Rapple & Sean MariIn this second episode of Elites - we learn the story of a small community, suffering bad times but banding together to build somewhere for their youth, something to keep them safe whilst harnessing their youthful exuberance. Monkstown boxing club are now one of the most successful in Dublin with 2 of their protégés - Jack Marley & Jake Rapple crowned Elite senior champions at the recent championships whilst Sean Mari won bronze at the world military games. The 3 lads tell us all about that and have a listen as coaches JP Kinsella & Eve Carr tell us abou...
2021-11-0954 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFrom Carly & Thomas Skelly in Liverpool to Conor Wallace in Melbourne - All's Well That Ends WellThere’s an international feel to episode 185 as we jump accross to the 33rd county to chat with Liverpool Super Bantamweight- new WBC International champion Carly Skelly. And she’s joined by her youngest son Thomas to tell how he boxed 130 rounds in 24 hours to raise funds for a local Athletic Club. Then it’s down under to Newry light heavyweight - former 7 time Irish champion Conor Wallace as he prepared for his fight in Melbourne.Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink:https://tiny...
2021-10-2654 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastElites - Rock SolidSponsored by: In this first episode of a short series - Enniskerry BC boxer Kaci Rock is back to talk about lockdown, school, study and of course boxing. Having won 11 titles at different levels - she won her very first senior title in October 2021.Joining you also is her well known Dad - Jim Rock, a retired professional champion and darling of the Dublin boxing crowd. Jim boxed out of John Breen’s Gym in Belfast. He is a former WAA Inter-Continental European Super MiddleweightTitle, IBC Middleweight Title, WBF Continental European Light Middleweight Title holder. Also...
2021-10-2053 min
Enswell Boxing Podcast“Ding Ding Round 1….” with Roy Sheehan, Kaci Rock and Eddie TracyHave you ever waited for a Dublin bus in the p1ssing rain and howling wind for an eternity, then out of nowhere 2 arrive together?Boxing is back in Ireland with a bang - Elite Senior finals in Dublin and Celtic Clash 12 in Belfast. 8 time Irish champion Roy Sheehan joins Al to talk about the biggest night of the amateur calendar. He recalls the nerves, the noise and the nostalgia and talks about the meaning of winning an Irish senior title. We hear from Kaci Rock as she prepared for her very first senior final a...
2021-10-0241 min
Enswell Boxing Podcast"I Was First in the Gym and Last To Leave, THAT'S Why I Was The Best" says Former World Champ Eamon LoughranAt a time when boxing really needed a lift - along comes Oleksander Usyk & delivers a performance that catapults him to the verge of superstar status & makes him only the 4th fighter to unify both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Al looks back over all the weekends events. And your guest on this episode…..,Every now and then a fighter comes along with no frills, no fanfare or ego with huge talent but a work rate and determination that surpasses most of the best and ALL the rest - meet Eamon Loughran. He was guided by his D...
2021-09-301h 11
Enswell Boxing PodcastGerry O Mahony Talks Celtic Box Cup 2021 and Carl Greaves Prepares for a Busy New Look Sky Sports BoxingNot long discharged from hospital - Al explains his recent bout of illness & how he’s bouncing back into Season 3 of the podcast. One of our new features this season will be to focus on and highlight the grassroots of boxing in Ireland by speaking with and visiting the various clubs around the country. Kicking us off will be Gerry O’Mahony as he talks us through the huge work that goes into running the Celtic Box Cup in Dungarvan every year. Renowned boxing expert and award winning journalist Neil Loughran looks back over a brilliant Belfast boxing...
2021-09-161h 24
Enswell Boxing PodcastOlympic Dreemz - When The Dust Has SettledNow that the dust has settled on Tokyo 2020/21 episode 4 of ‘Olympic Dreemz’ takes a look back over it all. Oisín Fagan was 30 before he first laced a boxing glove - by the time he hung them up he had amassed almost 40 fights, winning US state and National titles an Irish title and faced opponents of the calibre of Eddie Hyland, Amir Khan, Paul Spedafora and Julio Caesar Chavez jnr. Hugely popular and successful coach to Darren Sutherland (RIP), Kelly Harrington and Emmet Brennan and many more, Jimmy Halpin is back and so to is boxing expert, renowned sports...
2021-08-2453 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastOlympic Dreemz with Wayne McCulloughOnly seems a few short days ago we were building up, anticipating & hoping for a successful positive Olympics for the Irish boxers. Those few days have flown by and its safe to say all those boxes have been ticked ☑️In this 4th instalment of Olympic Dreemz we’re joined by Olympic silver medalist, former bantamweight world champ - Belfast & Ireland’s finest Wayne McCullough. We hear the interviews and thoughts of Kellie Harrington ahead of her Olympic final on Sunday morning & Wayne talks about how it is for the boxers as the Olympics progress and the numbers dwi...
2021-08-0629 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastOlympic Dreemz with Brendan Irvine, Michaela & Aidan Walsh & Ryan BurnettIn the second instalment of our Olympic series we recap the opening days of the games for team Ireland boxers. We look back over the opening results for Kurt, Emmet & Michaela (& at the time of writing Aidan is cruising to an opening round win).Neil Loughran joins us to talk about the team of 1964 that visited Tokyo. And we profile Brendan Irvine’s build up to the games aswell as Aidan & Michaela Walsh. Former team mate James McGivern talks a little about team coach he calls ‘Johnny Bravo’ & Ryan Burnett remembers the Walsh’s early learning days. Top...
2021-07-2740 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastOlympic Dreemz with Kurt Walker, Jim Russell, Jim Halpin & Ryan BurnettAs the Greatest Show on earth gets under way - the 28th Summer Olympics. It makes sense that Enswell Boxing should be the one to highlight & profile the Magnificent 7 boxers who will quite literally fight for Ireland over the next 19 days.In this first part of our ‘Olympic Dreemz’ series we learn a little more about Lisburn featherweight Kurt Walker as his Canal BC coach Jim Russell joins us. We also hear from Jimmy Halpin about Docklands BC Emmet Brennan. We’ll hear from Youth Olympic silver medalist Ryan Burnett over the coming episodes & here he tells us his though...
2021-07-2429 min
Enswell Boxing Podcast11 Time Irish Champion European Gold Add Buncey's Bestie To That List of Honors for Willo HaydenWillo Hayden, has recently signed with Queensberry Promotions. The Irish prospect has a mysterious following and has won gold at the 2016 European Championships. Hayden has over 300 amateur fights and is undefeated in 45 championship fights in Ireland. Hayden says that he would have loved to go to the senior level and the World Championships but waiting wouldn’t have been optimal for his ultimate goals at the professional levels.Frank Warren said on signing Hayden;“I am both delighted and excited to be adding Willo to our ranks. He was undoubtedly the finest amateur talent in Irish...
2021-07-1126 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastDustin Poirier Coach Phil Daru - "Everything You Do Is A Learning Process" #174This week marked 100 years since the legendary Jack Dempsey beat George Coutier in front of a record crowd of 90,000 - generating the first million pound gate ever. Al remembers that momentous event wirh footage AND commentary from the fight. Al chats through some of the headlines that top the boxing world including the drama centered around Michael Zeraffa’s withdrawal from the fight with Tim Tszyu. Our guest for episode 174 is the world renowned strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru. He is the former Director of Performance at American Top Team who’s list of athletes include Joanna Jendrzejczyk, Tecia To...
2021-07-091h 05
Enswell Boxing PodcastConfidence Comes From Preparation - Dee Taggart & Junior Thompson #173Following on from Celtic Clash 11 last weekend, we have a quick look over the reactions and results as the momentum builds again towards a 12th instalment later in the year.With the HUGE Falls Park announcement of Mick Conlan fighting TJ Doheny on the Aug 6th Belfast showpiece, we listen to Teddy Atlas thoughts on the unique atmosphere around Belfast boxing on fight night and how it made an impression on him. Huge wins for Gary Cully and knock out of the year already Pierce O'Leary on last weekends MTK card at Bolton, what happens next? Have a l...
2021-07-0152 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastCeltic Clash 11 Alicante - PreviewThe hugely successful and popular Celtic Clash series is one which has almost single handily kept the Irish pro scene going for the last 10 years. With names like Sean Creagh, O'Connor, Stephen Reynolds, Rohan Date, Jay Byrne, Carl McDonald, Ciaran McVarnock, Eric Donovan and so many more - all making their professional boxing debuts on Celtic Clash cards - number 11 is the show which leads us out of lockdown. It will be hosted by the fabulous Guardamar Arena in the beautiful Alicante, South of Spain and with a ram packed card it is certain to be a huge success,
2021-06-2453 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastI Would Walk Through a Wall To Get To Tokyo says Emmet Brennan #171The boxing world is usually one that moves painfully slow - these last few weeks the winds of change have been blowing. With the Matchroom, DAZN & Sky all making sweeping changes, Tyson Fury & Deontae Wilder play the big switcheroo & only recently Lopez b Kambosis falls foul of Covid. But there’s only one place we can focus for episode number 171. The sporting world at large delighted at the scenes of joy in Paris as the Irish team lit the place up. Of a possible 10 places, they claimed 7 and celebrated in a fashion that hasn’t been seen in a long time...
2021-06-1732 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastJason Quigley Says Its Starting To Feel Like a Book That's Almost FinishedBarely 3 days on from his Majority decision win over Shane Mosley jr in Mandalay Bay hotel to win the NABA Middleweight title, Ballybofey boxer Jason Quigley is back to chat about the Covid layoff, how things have changed for him and his outlook. His teaming up with Wayne McCullough and the outpouring of emotion following a really key victory.Jason is one of the most open and honest fellas in the sport and he wears his Donegal heart on his sleeve as always.Special mention to Chris McNulty who has his shoulder to the wheel in helping...
2021-06-0245 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastBoxing Might Be Hacked But it's UNDISPUTED with Tommy McCarthy & Larry FryersWith much conversation surrounding the good, the bad and the ugly of boxing the last few weeks - one thing is for certain. Its place in the sporting world is UNDISPUTED.As the positivity continues to grow with our emergence from lockdown - some are insisting on creating drama!We look over the unification fight between Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez last weekend & relive some of those magical moments.And Tommy McCarthy joins the show to talk about his European title defence, about signing with Matchroom & his beef with the McGuigans. And Larry Fryers chats also about...
2021-05-2555 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastHere Comes Trouble - Real Million Dollar Baby Maureen SheaBoxing is famous for many reasons. For its toughness, harshness that borders on cruelty at times. But it also gives anybody willing to dedicate, commit and submit themselves to learning at all costs. To breaking their body and mind over and over again in the chase of becoming the best. Maureen Shea epitomises all that. She fought battles outside the ring just to be able to do all of the above. She suffered in ways that not many recover from and she joins us on this episode to tell it all,With a record of 29-2 (13KO), Maureen wa...
2021-05-141h 09
Enswell Boxing Podcast#167 TrailblazersThe night 2 teenage girls climbed through the ropes not just to to fight each other - but to fight for the right of every Irish girl to box in the future.On that historic Halloween night in 2001, they travelled to the world famous South Circular Road ‘Stadium’ for what has since become a historic, momentous occasion. Katie Taylor and Alanna Audley helped change the face of female boxing in Ireland. Both have gone on to carve out their own paths in the sport and, 20 years on, Al speaks to Irish News journalist and boxing expert Neil Loughra...
2021-04-2949 min
Enswell Boxing Podcast#166 G-Train Reminds Us All - 'NO REGRETS' as the 'Irish Bomber' Detonates an Explosive Performance Over RussianBoxing took centre stage at the weekend again with shows in UK, US and Australia. Closer to home it was the Copperbox and Matchroom as Shannon Courtenay had decided to become the righteous, defender of the sport of boxing as she repeatedly attempted to criticise and chastise her Australian opponent Ebanie Bridges for using her 'assets' to sell the fight. The irony of this hypocrisy wasn't lost on most fans, with some suggesting maybe Shannon was upset at being upstaged. How and ever - the fight was a cracker and set the bar forConor Benn as he followed w...
2021-04-151h 02
Enswell Boxing PodcastThe Long Good Friday feat. Luke KeelerOn that unforgettable August night in Falls Park Belfast, Dublin Middleweight Luke Keeler blasted highly-rated American Luis Arias (18-1-1) out of the way to earn a shot at the WBO world middleweight motor mouth Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade. A career that has brought Celtic and Irish middleweight titles along with the WBO European strap, a career thats earned him top European and world rankings - and after that night he was certain to have an oppertunity to fight for the biggest prize in the game. But that career started many many years previously - far away from th...
2021-04-081h 21
Enswell Boxing PodcastGive It Everything You Got Tszyu v HoganTime for talkin is done, the time for all the one sided hype is over. Ireland’s Dennis Hogan is hours away from another high profile figh: Despite all the promotional bias, he has remained calm, professional & respectful - despite the lack of same from some who consider themselves professional!Guests on this episode include Irish heavyweight Niall Kennedy and former Middleweight champion, Derry Deatroyer John Duddy.Preview Ep.1: https://youtu.be/IT3Xyz-Gf00Preview Ep.2: https://tinyurl.com/ycxwje5j🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast📸 I...
2021-03-3130 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastIreland Has OneExport - It's PeopleWith the fight edging ever closer - this second preview episode looks at the people behind the scenes who work with the fighters and help bring the best out in them. We hear from the man who will step into the breach in Wayne McCullough’s covid forced absence, Stephen Edwards. He talks about his time working with Dennis & how he first heard about the changes Dennis wanted to make. We look at the management, promoters and background of both boxers & we welcome Naas man, living and working in Australia Binny Folan as he gives an inside into wha...
2021-03-3038 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastHogan v Tszyu PREVIIEW 1 - Featuring Ricky HattonThis episode looks back over the big fights of the last couple of weeks and chats about Gary Cully, Lewis Crocker and Paul Hyland. With no less than 16 Irish boxers out last weekend alone - we have a look over the results and indeed ahead to this weekend with the highlight of the boxing schedule taking us to Gibraltar for the much anticipated and long awaited rematch between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin. Will it be revenge for Dillian Whyte following that stunning ko loss at Fight Camp in Sep Or will Povetkin defy the odds again?! Also featured on...
2021-03-2645 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastLuke Watkins Talks About The Nature of The BeastSwindon cruiserweight Luke Watkins made his debut back in 2014. His family connections are in Taghmon, Wexford and ‘The Duke’ fought and beat Dublin an favorite Ian Timms in 2017 before going on later that year to win the Commonwealth title also under the guidance of long time coach & friend Paddy Fitzpatrick. Listen as Luke chats about his “obsessive personality” which has lead him down many routes - but seen him excel in boxing. And as he embarks on a new phase of his career with an all new team behind him, the future is bright. Twitter: @EnswellPodcast Instag...
2021-03-1053 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastRintyHis fists earned him a world flyweight boxing title, but his songs and geniality won him his city’s hearts. Nicknamed the singing Irishman, Rinty Monaghan, even decades after he left the ring, remains a beloved Belfast icon. In a town full of fascinating characters, Monaghan has proven to be one of the most enduringly popular figures Titanic town has ever produced, yet few Irish- Americans know the story of this endearing slugger.Belfast, a city laden with famous sporting sons - Rinty has been immortalised in a 10-foot-high statue overlooking the place he lived and l...
2021-03-0327 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastThey Weren't Happy After Dubois, Still Not Happy After Warrington or McComb Fights - WHAT do fans Actually WANT?After a short extended break to move into the new home of Enswell Boxing, the new studio, its brilliant to jump back in and catch up on what’s been a tumultuous couple of weeks for boxing.Like many fans, Liverpool lass Carly Skelly expected to be boxing on at Wembley last weekend in the rematch of her drawn Commonwealth title bout with Amy Timlin. She joins us to talk about what happened.......and what didn't. And if we’re talking about fighting for world titles against the very best in the business - who better to talk...
2021-02-241h 24
Enswell Boxing PodcastBorn To Lose, Lived to Win! With Jazza DickensIn this episode we remember ‘Neon’ Leon Spinks who shocked the sporting world in only his eight professional fight by beating Muhammad Ali in 1978. He passed away this week ages just 67.And back to ‘co-host’ - to look back over a stunning 18 months or so if his career that has seen him win the WBA International, British & Golden contract titles and he’s now preparing to fight for the IBF featherweight world title. Jazza Dickens has the world at his feet & he’s prepared & ready! 🟥 John May - Turkey: tinyurl.com/loltvbhn🎙How Are We Famalam Pod...
2021-02-1151 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFergal McKenna " Talking is a Camoflauge if You Havent Prepared Properly" - With Aaron and Steve McKennaIt's been well documented that many fighters saw their hopes, dreams and plans put on hold in 2020, many have remained that way since. After almost a year out of the ring many wondered how or if Aaron and Steven would be affected?! The displays were as resounding as they were devastating - Steven scored 2 knockout wins in 7 days and Aaron demolished his opponent, picking up exactly where he left off last year.All this may surprise some - but when you listen to the thoughtful, thorough and deep thinking planner that is their Dad, their coach and driving...
2021-02-041h 01
Enswell Boxing PodcastSean O'Hagan Warns "You've Not Seen The Best of Him Yet" with Josh WarringtonThere are so many trade phrases, cliches and buzz words which are used regularly in sport - not just boxing, that don’t always fit. But it is beyond a shadow of doubt the term ‘People’s Champ’ could quite easily have been created for Josh Warrington. His story, his humble, unassuming & honest approach is rare in life not just professional sport. Put that with the fantastic bond he has with his Dad & coach - Sean, and you have a rare but wonderful story. And we welcome New York based Clones man Larry Fryers back to the sho...
2021-01-271h 07
Enswell Boxing PodcastFighters Still Go to THAT place - But The Journey is Very Different with Carly SkellyAs uncertainty, inconsistency & chaos reigns all around - there’s an hour of good reliable boxing talk with 3 fantastic guests from all around the world.When it comes to knowledge, experience and air miles - few have more than Tommy McCormack. He is one of the busiest cutmen in the business & one of the most popular. He joins us to talk about ‘Bubble’ protocol & his experiences with different promoters.Last time we spoke to Belfast man Aaron Bickerstaff he had just organised the first international Sovereign Cup in Dubai. His sensational show from last weekend saw Ste...
2021-01-201h 13
Enswell Boxing PodcastAnything Can Happen with Vlad BelujskySomething we all hear quite a lot these days is people saying “I’ve come from nothing...” and invariably then when you drill into it a little more, it doesn’t quite transpire that way. Well imagine being homeless and living on the street. Waiting on your older brother to call - who has emigrated, is working on a pig farm to earn enough money to bring you to Ireland in search of a better life. That in itself would be a story - when you add a successful amateur boxing career which saw you travel and box all aroun...
2021-01-131h 14
Enswell Boxing PodcastIndividual Teeth,One Cog Turn To One Big Pattern - Conor QuinnThe maiden voyage of 2021 - and definitely not the start to the year that we all wished for. But we’ve handled, survived and overcome 2 previous lockdowns, we’ll knock this one out too!In your ears on this episode is a fella who causes quite a stir a few weeks out from Christmas when it was announced he would be the latest addition to Mark Dunlop’s stable. I didn’t know anything about Conor prior to that - but once I did a little bit of homework, and having spoken to him - it’s easy to see why...
2021-01-051h 12
Enswell Boxing PodcastAdapt, Get Creative - Your Best Will ALWAYS Be Enough with Conor SlaterWith Christmas not yet in in our rearview mirrors - there’s still a few days to enjoy. This episode welcomes freelance sports agent, manager and promoter to some of Ireland’s top emerging talents like Tony Browns, Vic Rabei, Ryan O’Rourke and Tiarnan Bradley amongst others. He talks about 2020 - the year where most in the business (if not all in Ireland) were sidelined and how he challenged his fighters to ‘adapt & get creative’, and they did! Conor also chats about being faced with a decision when Assassin Promotions ended and the process of setting up his own company...
2020-12-3159 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastCrock Snapping At Their HeelsChristmas Eve episode as we begin to draw a line under a rather different year. Its very special to be still podcasting, still growing, developing and learning when many fall away so early in their existence. That is down to the support and love of the listeners, the support of the fighters, coaches and wonderful folk who give their time to you the listener - to see and hear a little bit of what goes into their hectic boxing lives.Guests on this episode are the man and the mind behind the newest boxing apparel brand 'Violent Gentleman...
2020-12-241h 17
Enswell Boxing PodcastDanny Keating - Everytime I Catch People With That Right Hand They Go To Sleep!We welcome Boxing Tickets N.I host Steven Morton back on this epsisode to look over all the fights we previewed on the last episode and to look over some current fight news. Al and Steve talk about the MTK Golden Contract finals and all that went with those - they talk about Bolotniksand what may lie ahead for him and look over some of the bigger fights in the meantime.We also welcome Cork light middle weight Danny Keating as he chats about an amateur career which had over 100 fights, He tells us about living and boxing in
2020-12-1659 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastGolden Contract Final Preview Collab with Boxing Tickets N.I and Jazza DickensSpecial collab episode as we welcome Steven Morton from Boxing Tickets NI to look at the re-scheduled MTK Global Golden Contract final between Jazza Dickens and Ryan Walsh. We hear from Jazza & we also hear comments from a certain Mr Eddie Hearn on last weekends fight.Steven gives his insight and thoughts on the recent debate surrounding Daniel Dubois v Joe Joyce and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-021h 00
Enswell Boxing Podcast"I'm Often Thinkin - What'll I Name My Book" Sinead KavanaghSaturday night was a historic card a- featured 3 women’s world title fights - the highlight was Katie Taylor’s sensational performance. The boxing world was again left shocked & disappointed by Sky’s pundits. Al talks about the fights, the false narrative & asks why is Tasha Jonas being frozen out?!Joining us on this episode is Sinead Kavanagh - the 5 time Irish Elite champion who switched codes to MMA & is now awaiting a world title eliminator shot. Sinead talks about her treatment as an Irish elite champion - the challenge of changing to MMA, living in the ‘MAC MANSiON’ w...
2020-11-1951 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastHow Far Can it Go?Ahead of Saturday nights historic card at Wembley Arena which features 3 women’s world tile fights - this episode takes time to look back over the fight the girls have had over the years - just to fight. Al looks back at some fascinating clips from previous episodes featuring Ireland’s former WBC World champ Christina McMahon. Belfast & Holy Trinity fighter Louise Welsh. Manchester’s former professional footballer, Commonwealth champion boxer the truly inspirational Stacy Copeland. And last but in no possible way least - the lady who made it all possible. - Jane Couch..She fought the fight, just t...
2020-11-1335 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastSpike O'Sullivan - The Best is Yet To ComeWe have a Munster flavour to this episode as we welcome light heavyweight Kingdom Warrior Kevin Cronin back. He was last on the show in March 2019 as he prepared for his pro debut. Since then he's had mixed fortunes and has begun fighting of a different kind. And we cannot have a Munster theme without the bold, the brilliant Spike O'Sullivan. He tells Al about growing up in Cork, training and not really planning on a pro career. Then a call from Pascal Collins who would go on to be his coach and friend throughout his whole career. H...
2020-11-041h 20
Enswell Boxing PodcastRashman and Rich Weekend PreviewAl is joined on this new format by Jonny Rashman as the lads look ahead to the weekends boxing action and have some fun along the way. They preview the biggest fights of the weekend Usyk/Chisora, Selby v Kambosa, Tommy McCarthy/Laguune, Inoue/Maloney, Leo Santa Cruz v Davis and more.The lads also chat about O'Rourkes gym in Dublin, about the resurgence of Man Utd and more.
2020-10-3000 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastTommy McCarthy & Kieran Farrell Talk About Sat Nights HUGE FightsBig Tommy McCarthy is a busy man this week - he's in demand from all the main media outlets and rightly so! Tommy has been a colossal part of the Irish boxing landscape since his days in the HP Unit. His talent has never been in doubt and neither has his honest, personable and REAL personality. There were times in that career where many wondered when or even if thattalent would be realised. He joins Al on this episode to talk about the dark days and what kept him going, he tells us what that win in Italy...
2020-10-2858 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastJOYFUL BOXING - Chris Blaney, Paul McCullagh and Ella Thompson🥊 3 guests join Al as he dedicates the episode to Katelyn Phelan and her team following their sensational win in Germany over the weekend. 🥊Following his recent retirement announcement, Navan Middleweight Chris Blaney is back on the show to talkabout the decision to hang up the gloves. He talks to Al about how he arrived at the decision, when and why and we hear a couple of messages from former team mates, opponents and friends. Belfast Cruiserweight Bruiser Paulie McCullagh is also back - this time to talk about his sensational weekend pro debut in Wakefield studios. He took t...
2020-10-211h 25
Enswell Boxing PodcastWhen Boxing EndsWhat better way to return from a short break than to feature a true boxing work of art. Recent True North production ‘When Boxing Ends’ gave fans a look at the real world of professional boxing. Featuring 4 Belfast boxers - Tyrone McKenna, Brian Magee, Eamonn Magee & Ryan Burnett the documentary tells their stories and puts to rest many myths that surround world champions. Ally McKenzie is the producer/director and he chats on this episode about taking something from being an idea all the way to our screens on BBC tv. We also hear from renowned and respected sports write...
2020-10-141h 04
Enswell Boxing PodcastGolden Contract FINALIn this final preview episode - listen to the crowd, remember those big McKenna fight nights and listen to the views of Eamonn O’Kane, Roy Sheehan, Steven Morton and of course the 2 lads - OHara Davies and Tyrone McKenna ahead of what promises to be an electric final. Special shout out & word to Jazza Dickens & Ryan Walsh who will have to wait a bit longer to serve up their treat. But will be all the more exciting and READY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-301h 20
Enswell Boxing PodcastJamie Conlan - From Fighter to Manager & Managing LifeMany talk about transitions in boxing in terms of switching from amateur to the professional ranks, the same ones who talk about that transition tend to have very little (or no) idea exactly how great a transition that really is. Jamie Conlan made that transition, very successfully & fought at the very highest level against some of the very best. But in this episode we hear about another transition - one which this fella has made to look easy. The particular transition we speak of here is Jamie’s retirement from boxing, to managing/representing his brother Micheal, to managing a...
2020-09-291h 06
Enswell Boxing PodcastRyan Walsh - On your own you’re alright, together you’re good but as a 3 you’re untouchableRyan Walsh faces our guest from the previous episode Jazza Dickens in the featherweight final in the Golden Contract. Listen as Ryan is joined by his twin brother Liam - who is also British, Commonwealth and European title holder along with his older brother Micheal a 13-0 with 13 knockouts. The lads speak about their bond, unity and how it’s the secret to their success. This is one of THE most intriguing & unique boxing stories, of 3 brothers tell how they live together, train together and very simply put - they ARE together. Ryan will talk about him being the ‘littler’ man at...
2020-09-271h 06
Enswell Boxing PodcastJazza Dickens Modus OperandiIn a step away from the familiar weekly format - Modus Operandi is a short series of 4 episodes which looks closely at the MTK Golden Contract finals, the finalists and what took them to this very point of their careers. The featherweight finalists Ryan Walsh and Jazza Dickens and the super lightweights Ohara Davies and Tyrone McKenna.Throughout each episode Al will welcome retired Irish Middleweight and Prizefighter winner Eamonn 'King' Kane to share his insight, his experience and an insight to the impact this tournament can have on the winners career.The featured guest this episode is...
2020-09-2454 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastBelfast Coach Dee Walsh "Life is a Fight"A facinating and brillaint insight from a fella who has found what some would say an 'inner peace',others may say his 'true caling'. But the boxing world calls him Dee Walsh.A former undefeated (12-0) Irish Light Middleweight champion pulls back the curatin and giveslistners a wee glimpse of what goes on in a coaches mind when planning for a fight, the journey from drilling and learning the plan to those final moments and words in the fighters ear as he walks to the ring.He's no longer an up and coming coach - he's firmly...
2020-09-151h 15
Enswell Boxing PodcastReal World with Superfly Tony BrowneWith many people feeling the effects of everyday, real life and REAL WORLD matters, Al chats about some of the things you listeners have been in contact about. Theres 4 guests, all from the same gym - Stephen O'Rourke is the coach at St. Michaels in Inchicore and by way of Manchester. He coaches the 3 other guest on this episode. Ryan, his son, and Victor Rabeiboth join Steve to chat about lockdown, the pro's, cons and about their fight which is only 3days away - an open air show in Valencia, Spain.The feature guest is no...
2020-09-081h 09
Enswell Boxing PodcastThe Rock Says - "I Dont Like Cockiness, it Makes me Wanna Come Back" Stephen OrmondWe hear from 2 fellas at very different stages of their lives and indeed boxing careers. Stevie McKenna is a few days away from making his UK TV debut on Channel 5. He chats about the transition he and Aaron have made, how they came home just before lockdown and have effectively been in camp ever since. He chats about training with Freddie Roach and that now infamous spat with Ryan Garcia.Stephen Ormond on the other hand has seen it all, done it all & owns many t-shirts. In his fighting days - which werent all that long ago he was...
2020-09-011h 05
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 6 - Pod McCroryARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED....??!Final episode in the Fight Size series and its fitting to close with BIG hitting Belfast super middleweight Poddy McCrory. Late coming to boxing and by his own admission even later committing seriously to the sport. He's honest, frank and its very easy to see why he's regarded as one of the more popular pro's on the scene. Pod talks about turning pro, staying in Belfast,he tells the listeners how his regrets as an amateur now fuel him on his pro journey. Listen ashe remembers that fantastic Falls Park fight night an...
2020-08-2551 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastUNDISPUTEDSecond episode in a short few days - this one looks back at the fights from the last 7 days or there abouts and of course ahead to the 2 golitihian battles at Fight Camp 4 this coming weekend. Al reviews the MTK from Wakefield which featured Pierce 'Big Bang' O'Leary, Sean 'The Public Nuciance' McComb and King Kong Jono Carroll. Having already featured the Friday night fight between Eric Donovan and Zelfa Barrett, we look back at the performances of Paddy Donovan, Micheal Conland and 'The Jakal' Carl Frampton at York Hall last Saturday night.Limerick boxing fanatic and Ka...
2020-08-2151 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 5 Mark DunlopAnto Cacace recently referred to hiim as the 'Magic Man Mark Dunlop' an intro David Diamante or Buffer himself would be proud of. Mark is widely regarded and respected as being one of the hardest working managers in the game, as a fella who represents and works for THE FIGHTER first, and as the man who is taking fighters on to the biggest and best stage of world boxing.As he says himself the offers come thick and fast but he has chosen meticulously and chosen well - who to represent.Mark Dunlop is a man who I...
2020-08-1922 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Camp Eric DonovanIf you've been following the show from the jump, you'll have heard Eric chat with Al overand over. Wanting, demanding bigger and better challenges. Needing to push and test himselfas he has done all his boxing life- against the best. If you're new to the show - you may ask'Who is Eric Donovan'? HE hails from the South Kildare town of Athy in Ireland. A tough, tight communityindustrial and on the banks of the river barrow - steeped in music, sport, SHackleton and of courseboxing. His whole life has been about boxing and fighting. He is a champion...
2020-08-1241 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 4 - Dave ColdwellYou could be forgiven for forgetting just how much Dave Coldwell has done in boxing. Or indeed for how long he has been around the sport. From his childhood years training under Brendan Ingle and where he made a very special group of friends and built eveeything he's needed for life - notjust in boxing. Afer his brief pro career he set out training boxers like Kell Brook (British Title) Ryan Rhodes (European) and then into the murky waters of management and promotion. Then on tothe biggest stage with David Haye at the peak of his career where...
2020-08-051h 02
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 3 - Sam EgglingtonBoxing is littered wit fairytale stories of accidental champions, unfortunate also-rans and pretty much evrrything else in between - Sam Egglington's story is quite possibly the best of them all. IN this episode he chats with Al about a series of lightbulb moments in a life that went from him being a redundant forklift driver with no interest or knowledge in boxing, to beinga Midlands Area Champion, on to being a Commonwealth champion and signed with Matchroom Boxing. That catipulted him into a succession of card topping, title fights and entertaining fans all around the world, yet the magnitude...
2020-07-2925 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 2 - Dec SpelmanLast time we welcomed Dec Spelman to the show he was deep in preparations for the first defence of his English light heavyweight title agaainst an opponent he was facing for the second time and who is now heling him in his preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth title fight - Shakakan Pitters. There's many cliches in this boxing workd but it is safe to say Dec is a genuine, humble and ordinary fella who is daring to be great and achievingextraordinary things as he goes. He chats in this episode about his upcoming title fight, on how he ma...
2020-07-2719 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastSpice Box with Ryan Rhodes, Francie Luzoho, Sara Hagighat-Joo & Stevie BaileyAs we continue to return to some sort of normal post lockdown - Francie Luzoho is back to talk to us about how he managed to keep motivated throughout the period of inactivity. He tells us about his new sponsorship & business deals and the big news - the announcement of his new manager, former European champ, world title contender Ryan Rhodes - who also returns to the podcast to talk about that arrangement with Francie. About the brand new boxing game which will be launched for Christmas & of course we chat about his former mentor, the great Brendan Ingle. And...
2020-07-211h 12
Enswell Boxing PodcastFight Size 1 - James McGivernWith approximately 12 seperate cards coming over a hectic 10 week period - 'Fight Size' is a series of episodes which will be approx 35mins each (fight size) and feature one boxer per episode. Kicking us off with the first is James McGivern - the young Belfast boxer who did it all as an amateur and has just turned pro.He won Irish titles all the way through to Elite Senior titles, Commonwealth medals and Europeantitles. Along that journey life threw up far tougher tests than any opponent could in the ring. In this episode James tells us all about this...
2020-07-2135 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastLife is Life, Enjoy It - with John Joe Nevin and Deco GeraghtyThe recent boxing headlines have been bloated by the news and details of Jarrell Miller's latest failings. In this episode we look at the information surrounding this and the news around the boxing world. Last time we wecomed John Joe Nevin on the show he was 3 days out from his WBA International title foght with tough Nicaraguan Freddy Fonsecca. Nevin went on to win that fight and delivered a perfroamnce that most - if not all Irish boxing fans hoped for. Indeed that win announced his arrival at contender level of professional boxing. He's back today to talk about...
2020-07-051h 24
Enswell Boxing PodcastIf We're Not Fighting For Something Then What Are We Doing with Dylan Moran, Kieran Farrell and Larry FryersPacked episode - 3 guests and lots of boxing news, fight details and more. Dylan Moran chatsfrom his camp in the Lichtenstein hills. Kieran Farrell speaks from Manchester about his new Irish Boxing Promotion venture and whats behind it. And Monaghan's Larry Fryerswill be the first Irish boxer back between the ropes - next Tuesday, 30th June in Las Vegas.He's back on the show to talk about how lockdown has been for him and details of how this fight has come about.♦️ Big thanks to Dessie at Small Villages for his support with the podc...
2020-06-2654 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastIf In Doubt Stick It Out - Adam 'Bluenose' LopezWe’re joined on this weeks episode by the new NABF featherweight champ Adam Lopez.His bout last Thursday with Lou Coria has shown boxing fans the world over that fabless fights can be just as good and BETTER than most we’ve seen in packed arenas over the years. He talks about the value of his safe, reliable team lead by Rachel Charles at Sheer Sports Management and of course his hall of fame coach Buddy McGirt. We try pick the reliable bones out of a week of clickbait media hype and bring the most reliable stories and have a l...
2020-06-1929 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastGet After It with Jordan Reynolds and Steven WardAnybody not familiar with the phrase 'Get After It' may not have heard of Jocko Willink.A former Navy Seal, Veteran and leader in numerous wars and now the presenter of the world renowned 'Jocko Podcast. This episode features a couple of short clips from him interviewing guests who served with and under him in battle and might just help us relaise how things aren't always as bad as 'WE' think. Indeed they can be much worse.Guests for this episode, newly signed pro who won all there is to win in the amateur ranks.Captained En...
2020-06-1050 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastTrophie's Don't Pay Bill's - Michael ZerafaOne of the lockdown side-effects is the Irish 'media' taking pot shots at Irish boxers and their sport. The only sport - incase some of them forget - that delivers world class operators, world class atheletes and the only Irish sport that REGULARLY wins international honours in the pro AND amateur codes. Some of their rhetoric maybe justified by events of the past - but should our sport and everybody in it be made to suffer for the actions of others? We have a little look at all that in this episode.The boxing that we love today i...
2020-06-021h 09
Enswell Boxing PodcastThe Story of How Dennis Hogan Teamed Up With New Coach Wayne McCulloughThroughout boxing history we have witnessed many successful & special relationshipsbetween a boxer and coach. Cus D'Amato and Mike Tyson, Emanuel Steward and Lennox Lewis, Enzo and Joe Calzaghe Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao and many more.Just recently we heard the news that one of Irish boxing's best known and best loved - Wayne McCullough was to become the new coach of Irish boxing's brightest and best hopes of becoming our next world champion Dennis Hogan.Very few know the inside story of how this cam about. Very few know the nuts and bolts of this...
2020-05-2556 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastTeachers Pet - Caoimhin AgyarkoCaoinhin Agyarko grew up in West Belfast and began his affinity with boxing throughHoly Trinity boxing club at the age of 7. When he eventually turned professional in 2019 he had survived a sickening assault which very nearly cost him his life and he hadwon everything there was to win in amateur boxing - nationally and Internationally. His professional career has started in similar, devastating fashion as he is now 6-0.Caoimhin chats to Al on this episode about growing up in Belfast. About his Irish/Ghanaian background, that sickening assault as he recalls it and his beautiful relationship w...
2020-05-2155 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastBe Real or Be GONE with Heather Hardy and Emmet BrennanBig episode this - number 104 would you believe?! And the wpisode that marks Endswell Boxinghitting the top spot in the Irish Sports News Podcast charts. Thans to all who continue to support and listen.Heather Hardy is with us this time around as she talks about life in New York City, the difficultiesfacing everybody including our kids! She talks about fighting in MSG and much more.And 2 time Irish Elite champion from Dublin Docklands boxing club - Emmet Brennan is alsowith us. He tells us all about life as part of...
2020-05-071h 12
Enswell Boxing PodcastGetting Back on The Bike - Stacey CopelandIsolation is affecting all of us in different ways at different times so if you want a little inspiration, or a lot of motivation or simply an example of a fantastic human being who refuses POINT BLANK to quit whenthe going gets tough. Then this is the episode for you! Not only has Stacey Copeland played professional football, not only has she represented England women. She also wonmultiple multi nation events boxing for Team GB, turned pro and won the Commonwealth title ASWELL as battled back froma series of injuries - one of...
2020-04-301h 20
Enswell Boxing PodcastVictor Rabei - Fighting To SurviveAt the turn of the decade Victor Rabei was sitting pretty & thanking the boxing Gods for what had been a tremendous 12 months - but could have been even better. He won the BUI Celtic Lightweight title. Defended it once & signed a fantastic promotional deal with US promoter Joe DeGuardia’s - Star Boxing.In this episode Vic is back to talk about all of that. About life in isolation and indeed the business side of the sport that many don’t see or know about.And first appearance on the podcast for St. Micheal's BC boxer Bran...
2020-04-231h 10
Enswell Boxing PodcastDennis Hogan Refelects on a Busy & Break Through 14 Months and Talks About The FutureIt was December 2018 when Dennis Hogan recorded a points win over Jamie Weetch and set himself up to fight on the world stage. The first of those was a world title fight against Jamie Munguia for the WBC junior middleweight title.The records show a points loss for Hogan but the boxing world widely acknowldeged that Dennis won that fight. In the aftermath and uponreflection - Danny Dimas, Paul Keegan and the team at DDP Promotions weighed up all the offers, considered all avenues and Team Hoganstepped up to face Jermall Charlo at the...
2020-04-171h 07
Enswell Boxing PodcastThe Most Talented Irish Boxer of His Generation - Roy SheehanBoxing fans, team mates and opponents in Ireland and all around the world remember Roy Sheehan for a career which saw him reach the pinnacle for 20+ years as an amateur. And in his brief pro career (to date) he dazzled on the way to winning a tournament here a couple of years ago. Listen as Roy talks about his life, career and whats coming next for a fighter that Andy Lee describes as “the most talented Irish fighter of my generation”. There's also a brief conversation with Wexford heavyweight and servicng member of the Gardai - Niall Kennedy about the ch...
2020-04-111h 03
Enswell Boxing PodcastMind Matters - Tips and Advice on How to Deal With Anxiety or Stress from Paddy MaherNot a boxing specific episode this - Paddy Maher is a Hypnotherapist that works with a wide variety of people that need assistance in dealing with day to day fears, phobias, habits, addictions and more.I've known Paddy almost all of my life. From school all the way along. I worked with him in GAA projects, soccer club and more and his advice and methods helped me to deal with some personal matters also.Its a pleasure to welcome Paddy to the podcast - if you find any of the things he discuses helpful you can get in...
2020-04-0556 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastShe Knocks Teeth Out By Night and Fixes Them By Day - Nycole HayesDedicating this episode to the birthday girl Wynona (Wymac) McCullough as we feature the follow up with Irish cut man and Hand Wrap expert Tommy McCormack.Part 1 of this Interview: apple.co/Tmackpart1Tommy talks about what it was like inside the camp for Conor McGregor's history making PPV fight with Floyd Mayweather. Also joining this episode is Cork's fighting phenom Nycole Hayes - who joins us to smile, laugh and chat her way through a thoroughly enjoyable insight to the boxing life of a very very special Irish talent.This episode is aimed at bringing...
2020-03-3053 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastTommy McCormack Explains How Gloves Cannot Be Tampered WithTommy McCormack is one of the most respected and recognised cutmen and handwrap experts in the game. His knowledge and love of boxing is second to none. He joins AL today to talk about glove controversy, wrap techniques and much more, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2435 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastSt. Patricks Day Tribute to Barney Eastwood - Guests Micheal Conlan and Feargal McCroryToday's Episode is a tribute to a man who shaped the boxing world we love and enjoy today. There’s a sample of the excitement, atmosphere and peaceful chaos that Barney Eastwood built in times that were so dark - none of us can imagine. We listen to John Breen recant some of those memories and remind us of a time that wasn't as long ago as it seems.Love Is Blind - or os it? Al compares the new Netflix series to the well known and tastelessQuinnsworth 'Yellow Pack' foods. And we welcome Micheal Conlan an...
2020-03-1757 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastWhen The Timing Slips The Damage StartsIf we are to buy into and believe all that the media are selling - then this episode should be brough to you from a doomsday shelter!But this is a busy spell for boxing and in particular for Irish boxing. IN this episode welook back over the weekend fights which included Jono Carroll v Scott Quigg, Steven Donnelly,Fredo Meli, Rohan Date, Vladimir Beljuski, Steve Collins jr and TJ Doheny.We welcome 2 lads who will face each other on Saturday in the House of Blues - Boston, Ray Moyletteand Larry Fryers a...
2020-03-121h 05
Enswell Boxing PodcastRound 13 Wilder FuryIts Saturday and THE two best heavyweight behemoths of this era are set to cement their place in history regardless of how good the fight is! In this 3rd and final preview episode of the week as we hear from a trio of world champions. 🥊 Irish & Belfast legend Wayne McCollough returns to talk about how he thinks this one is won and lost andn Al asks him how media demands are likely to effect the fighters. 🥊 2 weight world champ and current Showtime boxing analyst Paulie Malinaggi comes on to talk about the fight, Olympic boxing and his be...
2020-02-221h 26
Enswell Boxing PodcastDeontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury With Jon O'Brien and Richard TowersThis Saturday night THE two best heavyweight behemoths of this era will cement their place in history regardless of how good the fight is! This is our second preview episode of the week as we hear from retired Dublin super heavyweight and owner/trainer at Champions Gym, Lanzarote - Jon O’Brien on the changes facing young fighters as they transition to the pro ranks. He also tells us how he thinks the big one will go. We also welcome former heavyweight boxer, close friend and former sparring partner of Deontay Wilder - Richard Towers. Richard is in...
2020-02-2057 min