Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now

[Deserter]

Did Bradley give his thoughts on the, erm, ‘inspiring’ Teddy Atlas firemen corner speech?

not so much the speech, but he did about his relationship with Atlas - was very complimentary about him and what he contributed to Bradley's development.

[Redback Rasta]

Did Bradley give his thoughts on the, erm, ‘inspiring’ Teddy Atlas firemen corner speech?

Some of Atlas' corner work was innovative, to say the least :lol:

[Controversial]

I’m mid way through latest Tim Bradley Jr one, he’s a good talker, he mentions how bad his health was affected by the Ruslan Provodnikov war and he was told by a neurologist to retire. How these guys carry on fighting I don’t know

Going to give this a listen. Tris has put together a quality podcast.

it's a good listen. only frustrating thing I found is that he was obviously talking to Bradley on Zoom, so Bradley was at a couple of points referring to visual gestures that had been made to him, but as a listener I couldn't tell what the hell it was. There was one in particular that clearly had a huge impact on him (from another driver to him), but I was none the wiser - really surprised that Tris didn't provide that clarity.
Also felt it skipped over his career post-Provodnikov, esp the other Pacman fights.

He must’ve stopped videoing them, he used to but I can’t see any recent ones on his YouTube channel. Just finished it and yes it kind of ended abruptly, didn't talk about any fights after Provodnikov, being a vegan, the shape he whipped himself into etc which is a shame.

[veriton]

Will listen but the Boxing News podcast recently carried an interview with Bradley by someone called, I think, Phil. It was a brilliant listen, great questions and in depth answers. Seems like this may be more of same

[mickey1975]

Most fans pick for a podcast, Tony Booth, has done one, The Journeyman Cave. It’s good, but I’m reliably informed there’s loads more that had to be edited out. I don’t think anyone would risk Tony uncut.

[THEBUTCH]

Booth has probably got more genuinely interesting and funny stories to tell than anyone in boxing.

[Boxerbeetle]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

[Nightmare Roy]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

[Coco]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

Much boxing stuff?

Or about agg, jail and roids?

[Nightmare Roy]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

Much boxing stuff?

Or about agg, jail and roids?

All covered that and his acting career.

[veriton]

Just finished the Kieran Mulvaney one, interesting listen....Good to hear how a Brit broke into working for HBO and Showtime....and knows a lot about polar bears!

[Redback Rasta]

Haven't listened to Tris' pods for a while. Used to listen to every one as soon as they were uploaded. Might get back into it.

[Controversial]

One of my favourites is the one with Sly Stallone’s brother Frank. A good listen if no one has heard it, great talker, loads of stories and knows his boxing

[leejonesjnr]

Good episode but there aren’t many poor ones.
I listened to it whilst I did my run last night.
Also listening to the audiobook of Damage. I’ve had the paperback in the boot of my car for months but as a man who continued boxing after two bleeds, I haven’t been in a rush to read it.
Interesting stuff.

[Boxerbeetle]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

Just finished it today. Didn’t go into his boxing career as much as I was hoping, but the long PED discussion really did make up for it. Essential listening for sure.

[Controversial]

Also listening to the audiobook of Damage. I’ve had the paperback in the boot of my car for months but as a man who continued boxing after two bleeds, I haven’t been in a rush to read it.
Interesting stuff.

It’s a good book. Would you have had second thoughts about boxing if you read that first?

[leejonesjnr]

Also listening to the audiobook of Damage. I’ve had the paperback in the boot of my car for months but as a man who continued boxing after two bleeds, I haven’t been in a rush to read it.
Interesting stuff.

It’s a good book. Would you have had second thoughts about boxing if you read that first?

WELL... truthfully probably not. I boxed again after having 6 years out with back surgeries, I boxed again after 2 years out with Cancer, I boxed again after 2 years out with bleeds on the brain, I don't think that reading about other peoples injuries would have made a difference.
You wouldn't think it from the stupid comments I make on here when idiots post nonsense but I am actually quite an intelligent man, so I am also extra stupid for boxing at all.

[Controversial]

Just seen Larry O episode dropped this afternoon. Haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet but will make it a priority, should be some interesting stuff.

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

Just finished it today. Didn’t go into his boxing career as much as I was hoping, but the long PED discussion really did make up for it. Essential listening for sure.

I thought it was interesting, he clearly sees no issues in using PEDS and doesn't feel any shame being caught. When you listen to him talk about legalising it you can see where he is coming from. As long as you only allow people to take what your body naturally produces, only ban those taking other stuff. The whole PED industry does seem to be ten steps ahead of the testing

[polecateddy]

Hour and a half in, absolutely fascinating stuff.

Just finished it today. Didn’t go into his boxing career as much as I was hoping, but the long PED discussion really did make up for it. Essential listening for sure.

I thought it was interesting, he clearly sees no issues in using PEDS and doesn't feel any shame being caught. When you listen to him talk about legalising it you can see where he is coming from. As long as you only allow people to take what your body naturally produces, only ban those taking other stuff. The whole PED industry does seem to be ten steps ahead of the testing

It would be forcing every young amateur to have to take high levels of testosterone, growth hormones, etc to compete equally. You know doing that takes years off your life. Professional bodybuilders nearly all go into a mad panic in middle age and cut out nearly everything but a moderate TRT dose, because death is staring them in the face. And it goes without saying that if young boxers are injecting synthetic testosterone twice a week throughout their 10 plus year careers, your body will never go back to normal production-wise. You’ll need TRT for life.

[The Gratest]

Also listening to the audiobook of Damage. I’ve had the paperback in the boot of my car for months but as a man who continued boxing after two bleeds, I haven’t been in a rush to read it.
Interesting stuff.

It’s a good book. Would you have had second thoughts about boxing if you read that first?

WELL... truthfully probably not. I boxed again after having 6 years out with back surgeries, I boxed again after 2 years out with Cancer, I boxed again after 2 years out with bleeds on the brain, I don't think that reading about other peoples injuries would have made a difference.
You wouldn't think it from the stupid comments I make on here when idiots post nonsense but I am actually quite an intelligent man, so I am also extra stupid for boxing at all.

Jesus, you've been through a fair bit.

[Controversial]

Just finished it today. Didn’t go into his boxing career as much as I was hoping, but the long PED discussion really did make up for it. Essential listening for sure.

I thought it was interesting, he clearly sees no issues in using PEDS and doesn't feel any shame being caught. When you listen to him talk about legalising it you can see where he is coming from. As long as you only allow people to take what your body naturally produces, only ban those taking other stuff. The whole PED industry does seem to be ten steps ahead of the testing

It would be forcing every young amateur to have to take high levels of testosterone, growth hormones, etc to compete equally. You know doing that takes years off your life. Professional bodybuilders nearly all go into a mad panic in middle age and cut out nearly everything but a moderate TRT dose, because death is staring them in the face. And it goes without saying that if young boxers are injecting synthetic testosterone twice a week throughout their 10 plus year careers, your body will never go back to normal production-wise. You’ll need TRT for life.

I agree, personally I think PEDs should be banned but I can also see the argument that you are fighting a losing battle in many ways as the PED science is ahead of testing

[leejonesjnr]

It’s a good book. Would you have had second thoughts about boxing if you read that first?

WELL... truthfully probably not. I boxed again after having 6 years out with back surgeries, I boxed again after 2 years out with Cancer, I boxed again after 2 years out with bleeds on the brain, I don't think that reading about other peoples injuries would have made a difference.
You wouldn't think it from the stupid comments I make on here when idiots post nonsense but I am actually quite an intelligent man, so I am also extra stupid for boxing at all.

Jesus, you've been through a fair bit.

Meh, we’ve all got problems

[Controversial]

The latest one with Barry Michael is a great listen, loads of stories. Shows how tough these guys had it back then compared to how it is today

[Coco]

WELL... truthfully probably not. I boxed again after having 6 years out with back surgeries, I boxed again after 2 years out with Cancer, I boxed again after 2 years out with bleeds on the brain, I don't think that reading about other peoples injuries would have made a difference.
You wouldn't think it from the stupid comments I make on here when idiots post nonsense but I am actually quite an intelligent man, so I am also extra stupid for boxing at all.

Jesus, you've been through a fair bit.

Meh, we’ve all got problems

You have to have a bit missing to box, no normal bloke would have a fight in cold blood.
Most fighters are really good blokes but they all have something missing

[leejonesjnr]

Jesus, you've been through a fair bit.

Meh, we’ve all got problems

You have to have a bit missing to box, no normal bloke would have a fight in cold blood.
Most fighters are really good blokes but they all have something missing

Every interesting man that has ever lived has at least one massive character flaw.