Katie Taylor’s Last Dance

How did Ryan Garcia make it look so easy? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down Garcia’s devastating two-round stoppage of Conor Benn in Las Vegas. They look at what made Garcia so dominant from the opening bell, whether Benn could have approached the fight differently and where it all went wrong for the Brit. Plus, they assess what the defeat means for Benn and ask what comes next for both fighters.

What is the greatest round in boxing history? Chairman Ade Oladipo is determined to find out as The Boxing Board returns for another passionate debate.Joining Ade are former WBO cruiserweight world champion and broadcaster Johnny Nelson, alongside comedian and boxing commentator Kevin “KG” Garry. Together, the board tackles four categories: the best round involving a British fighter, the best round since 2010, the best round in a championship bout and the best round in a non-championship bout.Can anything top the unforgettable ninth round of Gatti vs Ward? Where does Danny Williams’ remarkable one-armed comeback in round six against Mark Potter rank among British boxing’s greatest moments? And has there ever been a more explosive opening round than Hagler vs Hearns?Expect passion, unexpected takes and another classic story from Johnny “The Entertainer” Nelson.

Will we ever see the likes of Katie Taylor again? On an unforgettable night at Croke Park, she said one final goodbye to boxing in front of 80,000 fans and brought down the curtain on one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen. Stacey Copeland joins Buncey in Dublin to reflect on an extraordinary farewell and try to put into context what they witnessed. We also hear from Katie, her promoter Eddie Hearn, her manager Brian Peters and her father Peter.

Has there ever been, or will there ever be, a bigger send-off than the one awaiting Katie Taylor at Croke Park on Saturday night? Buncey is joined by Stacey Copeland in Dublin as Taylor prepares to bring the curtain down on an extraordinary career. He sits down with the Irish sporting icon and also hears from her manager Brian Peters, promoter Eddie Hearn and trainer Ross Enamait.

Will it be repeat or revenge when Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley run it back following their first fight in May? The pair meet again at the O2 in October, and we hear from both fighters as they explain why they’re confident of coming out on top. Plus, promoter Frank Warren joins the pod to give us the latest on Moses Itauma and share his thoughts on how the second fight between Dubois and Wardley could play out.

The Boxing Board is back to settle one of boxing’s most explosive arguments: who possessed the greatest punches in the sport’s history?Chairman Ade Oladipo is joined by broadcaster and former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson, alongside former Team GB boxer and boxing writer Ruth Raper, for a debate spanning four punch-perfect categories: the jab, the hook, the uppercut and the body breaker.Can anyone compare with the snap of Larry Holmes’ jab? Does anybody deserve to top Roy Jones Jr. for the greatest hook in boxing? And which heavyweight uppercut will earn our producer’s pick as the most lethal ever thrown?Expect strong opinions, expert knowledge and plenty of names that will have boxing fans arguing long after the final bell.

What next for Moses Itauma? After watching Filip Hrgovic shatter his world-title dream, Buncey is joined by Richie Woodhall to examine why Itauma came up short. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren, as they assess what the defeat means and where Itauma goes from here.

What can we read into the mindsets of both fighters after Filip Hrgovic slapped Moses Itauma following a shove off the stage? There’s plenty for Buncey and Richie Woodhall to get stuck into ahead of the heavyweight world title showdown at the O2. They also hear from promoter Frank Warren, who witnessed the fracas from just a few feet away. Plus, the guys break down where they believe the fight will be won and lost.

Will Moses Itauma make history and become the second-youngest heavyweight to win a world title? Buncey sits down with the 21-year-old to find out whether making history means anything to him. We also hear from his opponent, Filip Hrgovic, who is yet to be convinced Itauma is the next big thing. Plus, Queensberry’s George Warren joins the pod, along with Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison.

Who sits at the top of boxing’s heavyweight tree, not just today but across every era? Chairman Ade Oladipo is joined by boxing trainer and online sensation Frank Gilfeather, alongside rising heavyweight star Johnny Fisher, for a no-holds-barred meeting of The Boxing Board.The panel tackles the current crop of giants and a tantalising fantasy fight: how would Oleksandr Usyk fare against Lennox Lewis? Johnny reveals which former heavyweight champion would give him the biggest fright when the bell rings, while Frank draws on his encyclopaedic knowledge to share the remarkable and hilarious tale of Sonny Liston’s visit to a Paisley housing estate.Then the board looks back to the radio era, debating who was king when boxing captured the nation’s imagination, and whether the sport has lost some of that meaning today. After all the arguments, memories and bold claims, only one question remains: who does the board place at the summit of heavyweight history?