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Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell 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 14Endswell 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
Endswell 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
Endswell Boxing PodcastDec SpellmanFirst Episode of 2019 starts with a quick gloss over some of the highs and lows of the previous boxing calendar. Al outlines briefly the plans for the coming episodes and then there's an interview with Dec Spellman who speaks about the tragic death of Scott Westgarth and how he is carrying Scott with him on his journey forward. Dedicated to the memory of Scott Westgarth.2019-01-0350 min
Endswell Boxing PodcastPajo 'Punisher' HylandRecorded the day before the Frampton-Warrington clash with former Irish featherweight champion and WBF featherweight world champion Patrick 'Pajo' Hyland. Pajo who boxed under the monocle of 'The Punisher' talks about his 3 world title fights, about training for those fights whilst working full time and living a family life as he prepared for the biggest fights of his life. He talks about his Dad and the influence he had throughout his career and tells us about life after boxing.
2018-12-271h 04Endswell Boxing PodcastFrampton v Warrington PreviewPart 1 of this weeks episode is a preview of the
IBF Featherweight World Title fight. Belfast's Carl Frampton
is back at the top table challenging the Leeds Warrior - Josh
Warrington for his title.
Boxing Correspondent from the Belfast Newsletter - Nicky Fullerton gives an
insight into his friendship with Carl Frampton.
And former Irish Champ Pajo 'The Punisher' Hyland talks about
his fight with Josh Warrington.
2018-12-2134 min
Endswell Boxing PodcastEpisode 4aThis weeks second section looks at the views, news and preiviews Irish boxers and boxing news in general.2018-12-1532 min
Endswell Boxing PodcastDennis HoganKildare Light Middleweight and WBO mandatory challenger is this weeks guest and talks to Al about his journey to the summit of world boxing.2018-12-1418 minEndswell Boxing PodcastEnswell Boxing Podcast'Sugar' Ray Moylette speaks to Al the day before his eliminator bout in Castlebar. 2018-12-0744 minEndswell Boxing PodcastEnswell Boxing Episode 2Alan this week to preview the big heavyweight showdown in LA are 2 former Irish amateur senior champions Ian Tims and Tommy McCarth. Timmsy only retired recently and Tommy is perfectly poised to make an assault on the Cruiserweight Division for 2019. 2018-12-0124 min
Endswell Boxing PodcastEnswell Boxing Podcast - Olympic Boxing FutureListen in to Al as he discusses the possibility of a future Olympics WITHOUT boxing. Hear about the medalists of y'ore who went on to form the future of world boxing and wrote themselves into the history books. Could the Olympics ever be the same without its most noble sport?!2018-11-0400 min