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Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 20 May 2022, 04:47
by Spud
Tris Dixon is a top bloke and has an outstanding knowledge of the sport.
I remember going with David Haye to a gym run by Tris and thought then what a good bloke he is.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 20 May 2022, 04:52
by Deserter
Spud wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 04:47
Tris Dixon is a top bloke and has an outstanding knowledge of the sport.
I remember going with David Haye to a gym run by Tris and thought then what a good bloke he is.
Nice to see your name pop up Spud. Hope you are keeping well fella
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 20 May 2022, 04:56
by Spud
I am ok Jason. The parkies is a lot worse but thats expected. No point feeling sorry for myself.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 20 May 2022, 05:57
by Deserter
Spud wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 04:56
I am ok Jason. The parkies is a lot worse but thats expected. No point feeling sorry for myself.
Sorry to hear that dude. Would be good to see you on here more often
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 20 May 2022, 07:05
by Controversial
THEBUTCH wrote: ↑19 May 2022, 21:02
Yeah, I enjoyed Frank Stallone. I probably wouldn't have tried had you not said it was good
He's a genuine boxing fan and surprised me with his knowledge & range.
Not an easy guest to control because he is overflowing with so many stories, opinions and questions....Dixon probably did exactly the right thing and go with the flow, but jumping in when he wanted to ask questions.
At times it felt like eavesdropping on a phone call between two mates just talking boxing, going back and forth.
Yes it was like overhearing them chatting, his knowledge was impressive
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 04:40
by Kit
Just listened to the Chris Byrd one and personally I think it’s the best one yet, if not right near the top. Having watched him a lot through his career and never really appreciated him, this has given me a whole new perspective, such a likeable guy and a crazy, sad, funny and I think incredible story!
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 04:44
by deadpan
Kit wrote: ↑26 May 2022, 04:40
Just listened to the Chris Byrd one and personally I think it’s the best one yet, if not right near the top. Having watched him a lot through his career and never really appreciated him, this has given me a whole new perspective, such a likeable guy and incredible story!
I'm halfway through that one. Really enjoying it! Cool dude. What a career he had given his size. I do find it slightly disconcerting that his speaking voice makes him sound like he is on the cusp of either laughing or crying at any moment, but I'm very much appreciating what he has to say.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 05:11
by Coco
Kit wrote: ↑26 May 2022, 04:40
Just listened to the Chris Byrd one and personally I think it’s the best one yet, if not right near the top. Having watched him a lot through his career and never really appreciated him, this has given me a whole new perspective, such a likeable guy and a crazy, sad, funny and I think incredible story!
Did he talk about fighting Calxaghe in the ams?
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 05:18
by Kit
No he spoke a fair bit about the amateurs and shared some good stories, but that gem was missed, I wasn’t aware that happened.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 05:23
by Coco
Kit wrote: ↑26 May 2022, 05:18
No he spoke a fair bit about the amateurs and shared some good stories, but that gem was missed, I wasn’t aware that happened.
It's not 100% it happened, I was more looking for confirmation, I think it was from a medical card floating around that Byrd got stopped in 2
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 05:27
by Kit
It’s possible he fought all over on the international circuit, he also had siblings that boxed internationally it could of been one of them?
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 07:44
by margaret thatcher
dont know how true it is, but john scully i think it was, said that bryd and calzaghe were orginally supposed to fight on a wales/uk vs usa type show, bryd pulled out late notice, then joe stopped the replacement. but since bryd was originally scheduled and his name was on programs etc it went around that he was the one stopped
tbh, it's been a question mark in the boxing community for a long time, wouldve liked for him to be asked about it
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 12:17
by Deserter
Listened to the John Ryder one on my run this morning and it was my favourite in a long time. Some great insights and comes across as such a lovely fella.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 26 May 2022, 16:36
by high tower 1
Agreed. Know angel well so always had a soft spot for the gorilla rider !!!
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 27 May 2022, 09:10
by mickey1975
Towers is back on remand. It's in some Yorkshire papers under his name Hayles.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 27 May 2022, 09:34
by Coco
mickey1975 wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 09:10
Towers is back on remand. It's in some Yorkshire papers under his name Hayles.
What's he done?
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 27 May 2022, 11:26
by Controversial
Coco wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 09:34
mickey1975 wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 09:10
Towers is back on remand. It's in some Yorkshire papers under his name Hayles.
What's he done?
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/loc ... d-23923203
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 27 May 2022, 13:19
by Glass Joe
Towers came across as someone you don't want to cross. A nasty bit of work in both his podcasts.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 27 May 2022, 13:22
by Coco
With his record he is always gonna get remanded, guessing he was collecting a debt
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 03 Jun 2022, 03:23
by THEBUTCH
The John Ryder Pod is a really enjoyable listen. Out of all the active boxers interviewed it's one of the best.
A world class boxer and top bloke.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 03 Jun 2022, 09:56
by Spud
Coco wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 13:22
With his record he is always gonna get remanded, guessing he was collecting a debt
Know Richard quite well. Spent a lot of time with him when he sparred David Haye. He spent a few weeks at Hayemaker HQ.
Found him to be a good bloke. Excellent sense of humour
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 03 Jun 2022, 11:55
by jimmystone
Spud wrote: ↑03 Jun 2022, 09:56Found him to be a good bloke. Excellent sense of humour
Unless he's holding an iron or a gun in your face, I suppose. How long will he get if found guilty?
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 04 Jun 2022, 17:59
by THEBUTCH
The Connor Benn Interview was better than I expected.
Can't say I'm a fan of Benn's career, but I don't think he swerved a single question
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 28 Jun 2022, 13:39
by THEBUTCH
Good interview with Joe Mesi available to download now
I followed Mesi's career since he was in the USA box-off's for the 1996 Olympics (way back in 1995). An entertaining fighter with explosive power and plenty of grit.
Joe speaks clearly and honestly about his career (amateur and professional). Very refreshing to hear compared to the boxers who talk bollocks and have a shed load of excuses.
Re: Boxing Life Stories - I'm calling it now
Posted: 29 Jun 2022, 04:21
by Deserter
THEBUTCH wrote: ↑28 Jun 2022, 13:39
Good interview with Joe Mesi available to download now
I followed Mesi's career since he was in the USA box-off's for the 1996 Olympics (way back in 1995). An entertaining fighter with explosive power and plenty of grit.
Joe speaks clearly and honestly about his career (amateur and professional). Very refreshing to hear compared to the boxers who talk bollocks and have a shed load of excuses.
I normally skip the US ones as far more interested in the British scene but agree the Mesi one was really good - incredibly articulate guy and amazed he hasn't got any commentary gigs on the strength of that.
Thought the diBella one was good as well, esp. his thoughts on Hearn!
