Ricky Hatton: The Hitman’s Legacy

Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey speaks to Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their November rematch at the Tottenham Hostpsur Stadium. He also hears from their respective promoters, Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn. Plus, fresh from winning his first world title, Lewis Crocker pops over for a chat.

Will Ricky Hatton go down as one of Britain’s most beloved fighters? Mark Chapman is joined by Stacey Copeland, Anthony Crolla, and Steve Bunce to answer that question and reminisce the extraordinary career he had both in and out of the ring. They are also joined by Frank Warren who managed and promoted Hatton during his rise through the sport.

Buncey is joined by the former BBC Boxing correspondent Mike Costello to look back on the life and career of Ricky Hatton who died at the age of 46. They share their memories of the man who will be remembered as one of the best from the UK.

Steve Crossman is joined by Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall to react to the sad news about Ricky Hatton's death.Steve and Richie reflect on his life and career, his battles with his mental health, and on what he meant to everyone who knew him.As a former World Champion, Ricky Hatton will go down as one of the biggest icons in British boxing history.

Can Terence Crawford cope with the leap in size, and is Canelo Álvarez still at his peak? Those are just two of the questions Buncey and former world champion Barry Jones ponder ahead of this weekend’s Vegas super-fight. You’ll also hear from Amir Khan, who has shared the ring with both men, and promoter Frank Warren tells us who he thinks wins.

Will we see a different Lewis Crocker in the rematch? Or will Paddy Donovan pick up where he left off? Former world champion Darren Barker joins Buncey to look ahead to the fight at Windsor Park. Both Crocker and Donovan are on the pod, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.

Can Molly McCann replicate her MMA success in the boxing ring? The Liverpudlian has swapped the cage for the ring, and this week she sits down with Buncey to discuss the decision, the challenges of the transition, and how she and her promoter, Eddie Hearn, have carefully mapped out the next 18 months, which begins this weekend in Belfast.

Following the death of British heavyweight legend Joe Bugner, Buncey speaks to those who knew him best. Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, whose father Andy trained Bugner, shares his personal memories and explains why he ranks him just behind Lennox Lewis among Britain’s all-time greats. Matchroom’s Barry Hearn reflects on staging the famous Bruno-Bugner fight at White Hart Lane in 1987, while former British heavyweight champion Scott Welch recalls facing an ageing Bugner in the mid-90s. Plus, we hear a rare extract from Bugner’s appearance on Desert Island Discs in 1973.

Is Hamzah Sheeraz on his way to becoming one of Britain’s most decorated fighters? Fresh from his devastating fifth-round knockout of Edgar Berlanga in New York, Buncey sits down with the 26-year-old super middleweight to talk Canelo rumours, that unforgettable night at Flushing Meadows, and growing up idolising Amir Khan. Plus, discover how former Chelsea star Eden Hazard played a surprise role in Sheeraz’s journey to the pros.

Are we one step closer to saying Moses Itauma is the future of heavyweight boxing? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at his devastating first round knockout of Dillian Whyte. They hear from Itauma, as well as his promoter Frank Warren.