Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now

[Glass Joe]

Hasim Rahman isavailable now on spotifity

[Nightmare Roy]

Hasim Rahman isavailable now on spotifity

Half way through it now, had no idea he was a big time gangster before boxing, making 40 thousand a day selling gear

[SeanBrennan]

Hasim Rahman isavailable now on spotifity

Half way through it now, had no idea he was a big time gangster before boxing, making 40 thousand a day selling gear

I knew he'd been involved in crime before he converted/reverted, I always chuckle at the amount they said they made a day though.

[Nightmare Roy]

Hasim Rahman isavailable now on spotifity

Half way through it now, had no idea he was a big time gangster before boxing, making 40 thousand a day selling gear

I knew he'd been involved in crime before he converted/reverted, I always chuckle at the amount they said they made a day though.

Yeah it does seem excessive, sounds like he was a bit of a kingpin though, he seems sound now though, head screwed on with a decent sense of humor, well worth a listen.

[SeanBrennan]

Half way through it now, had no idea he was a big time gangster before boxing, making 40 thousand a day selling gear

I knew he'd been involved in crime before he converted/reverted, I always chuckle at the amount they said they made a day though.

Yeah it does seem excessive, sounds like he was a bit of a kingpin though, he seems sound now though, head screwed on with a decent sense of humor, well worth a listen.

thanks will give it a listen, I've a few of Tris' to catch up on.

[Glass Joe]

Listened to Hasim Rahman one was a good listen. its pretty obvious he thought all his high profile people he lost to where a walking pharmacy.

[qatarm]

Boxing Life Stories continues to deliver in spades.
I was deeply impressed with the Rahman interview, it was a really interesting listen and Rahman came across very eloquently.
I didn’t expect the discussion to be anywhere near as insightful or intelligent as it was.

[SeanBrennan]

Boxing Life Stories continues to deliver in spades.
I was deeply impressed with the Rahman interview, it was a really interesting listen and Rahman came across very eloquently.
I didn’t expect the discussion to be anywhere near as insightful or intelligent as it was.

I've listened to it fully now, also enjoyed it. Interesting person.

[Deserter]

Just listened to the julius Francis one and it's the best i've heard in absolutely ages, an absolute cracker imo. Covers everything from his crazy experiences in Russia through to THAT Boxpark incident, but while it's super entertaining, it's also deep and thoughtful in places.

Also think it's one of the best examples ever of where someone who doesn't know boxing should listen and appreciate the reality behind the one-dimensional perception, as Julius is super thoughtful and considered about his life - i won't spoil it, but the way he reflects on the Boxpark situation and then talks about his friendship with Kellie Maloney really showcases what a special, nuanced individual he is. Absolutely shatters the stereotyped box many would try to fit him in. Nothing but big love for the big man after listening to this.

[Nightmare Roy]

Just listened to the julius Francis one and it's the best i've heard in absolutely ages, an absolute cracker imo. Covers everything from his crazy experiences in Russia through to THAT Boxpark incident, but while it's super entertaining, it's also deep and thoughtful in places.

Also think it's one of the best examples ever of where someone who doesn't know boxing should listen and appreciate the reality behind the one-dimensional perception, as Julius is super thoughtful and considered about his life - i won't spoil it, but the way he reflects on the Boxpark situation and then talks about his friendship with Kellie Maloney really showcases what a special, nuanced individual he is. Absolutely shatters the stereotyped box many would try to fit him in. Nothing but big love for the big man after listening to this.

Agreed great listen this one

[SeanBrennan]

Just listened to the julius Francis one and it's the best i've heard in absolutely ages, an absolute cracker imo. Covers everything from his crazy experiences in Russia through to THAT Boxpark incident, but while it's super entertaining, it's also deep and thoughtful in places.

Also think it's one of the best examples ever of where someone who doesn't know boxing should listen and appreciate the reality behind the one-dimensional perception, as Julius is super thoughtful and considered about his life - i won't spoil it, but the way he reflects on the Boxpark situation and then talks about his friendship with Kellie Maloney really showcases what a special, nuanced individual he is. Absolutely shatters the stereotyped box many would try to fit him in. Nothing but big love for the big man after listening to this.
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ah did not know this had landed, going to give it a watch. cheers.

[leejonesjnr]

As others have said, the Julius Francis episode is fantastic

[wrighty]

Jamie Speight episode is good.

I’m on this one, yes quite good so far. Interesting that reading Damage prompted his retirement

I want to get that book, any good?

[Controversial]

Jamie Speight episode is good.

I’m on this one, yes quite good so far. Interesting that reading Damage prompted his retirement

I want to get that book, any good?

Yes very good!

[leejonesjnr]

Jamie Speight episode is good.

I’m on this one, yes quite good so far. Interesting that reading Damage prompted his retirement

I want to get that book, any good?

I had a copy in the boot of my car for months but as a boxer who had two bleeds on the brain, I wasn't in a rush to read it.
I listened to the audiobook in the end and its very interesting.

[THEBUTCH]

Yep, the Julius Francis Pod was good. They covered a lot of ground.

I'd completely forgot Julius beat Audley Harrison in the London ABA finals way back in the 90's.

It would have been nice to get a bit more specific detail of his amateur career and who else he fought...I think he boxed for St.Peters ABC.

His professional ring record is almost like a 'who's who' of the domestic, European & international heavyweight scene. Tris Dixon often marvels at the quality of opposition during the interview.

What struck me as well was how often Francis would fight at times...and win, lose or draw he just got back in the ring fairly soon after. Those days in British boxing are now becoming a distant memory.

Great to hear Julius is still sharp and the memory is good too.

His win over the fancied Danny Williams for the British title was a great night and I still recall him icing Damien Ceaser in less than a minute for the Southern Area title.

[SeanBrennan]

I'd like to see a Matthew Ellis one, watched an interviewed with him from 2021 a recorded and then printed one, decent story, he actually qualified for 96 Olympics and turned pro, pro career ruined, now training fighters and trained Askin to a title after fighting him. Really interesting from what I read and watched. Anyone else know much of him? I thought he was just a fella who Audley fought, but it was a lot more than that and very interesting.

[THEBUTCH]

Ellis had extremely fast hands and looked great when letting his shots go.

Unfortunately when his bubble burst he never truly recovered. His punch resistance & toughness were poor.

There were a few decent domestic wins, although I think Harry Senior dropped him 5 times and still lost their 8 rounder on points.

I think it was one of the Hyland brothers promoting him who claimed Ellis would become boxing's first billionaire.

Even at Cruiserweight Magic Matthew would struggle when his opponents put it on him.

[SeanBrennan]

Ellis had extremely fast hands and looked great when letting his shots go.

Unfortunately when his bubble burst he never truly recovered. His punch resistance & toughness were poor.

There were a few decent domestic wins, although I think Harry Senior dropped him 5 times and still lost their 8 rounder on points.

I think it was one of the Hyland brothers promoting him who claimed Ellis would become boxing's first billionaire.

Even at Cruiserweight Magic Matthew would struggle when his opponents put it on him.

thanks for posting mate really appreciated. Love learning on the forum.

[Coco]

Ellis was a bit of a god in the amateurs, maybe it went to his head, was never in great shape, should never have been a heavy

[SeanBrennan]

Ellis was a bit of a god in the amateurs, maybe it went to his head, was never in great shape, should never have been a heavy

he alluded to this, only 5'10, cruiser deffo

[JC]

Agree the Francis episode was really good. Great guy.

With someone who fought/sparred so many top HWs I wish Tris had asked more about the details of that. Be interesting to know how the power of Golota, Vitali, Hide, etc compared to one another.

[emallini]

Yes Francis one was good. Always enjoy the domestic ones from the 90s/2000s era.

[emallini]

Not sure how Micheal Gomez is doing these days but would like to hear him on this pod

[Nightmare Roy]

Yes Francis one was good. Always enjoy the domestic ones from the 90s/2000s era.

Me too that's when I was really into boxing and the British and EBU titles seemed to be a lot more prestigious.