I originally tuned into this podcast to hear some guys who love boxing supply a bit of irreverent lad-banter and occasional innuendo. Imagine my surprise when they articulated themselves in tones so soothing it puts Charles & Eddie to shame. The ad-lib one liners are delivered with the military ...

His commentary on Henry Akinwande v Peter McNeeley is absolutely superb. Has been highly entertaining throughout the years and would rather tune in and hear the odd bizarre clanger than listen to Halling/Rawling/Smith trot out cliche after tired cliche.

He was great to talk to, not nearly as intense as he came across on TV and happy to chew the fat with boxing fans all day long. His sign-off editor's letter from Boxing News was pretty much a goodbye to the sport, not just the magazine. I think he's an all or nothing kind of guy so wouldn't surprise...

Wow! This thread brings back some great tv memories. Anyone remember the Najib Daho tribute special Granada TV ran in the NW with some of his best fight night tear-ups? Awesome Yes was great "Champ from the Casbah" or something like that? Think I still have it somewhere on tape. Some real...

I remember Vice getting done in brutal fashion himself, a classic case of what goes around etc....

Think it was Frankie Mitchell. Can't see it on YouTube so will have to upload it when I get a chance.

Please note fighter is 24 years of age. Correct date of birth is 11th April 1988.

Source: Fighters own twitter @DillianWhyte posted at 11.25am 2nd May 2012

ERIC GUY wrote:I saw him last week at the Emirates, told him I thought it was a very good article

Thanks Eric. If you know where I might be able to locate any of Daren's fights (amateur or pro) I'd be much obliged.

johnnygreaves wrote:Great performance by tony. Looked a Feckin handfull lastnight

What did you think of Cardle, John? Fast and powerful or just fast?

Cheryl has one of Geoff McCreesh apparently.

I asked the author if he double checked with the boxer for both of these spellings. He said he did and he even mentions this in the intro with regards to his first name. Interesting stuff, given that most articles and reports refer to him as 'Darren' and 'Phantom'. Ultimately the fighter should kno...