HEAVYWEIGHT SPECIAL

Alex and Rah catch up after fight night in Liverpool, unpacking the energy, the fallout and the talking points from Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa, before switching gears into a full-scale heavyweight deep dive.

From there it’s all domestic heavyweight chat. The names, the momentum, the fighters bubbling under and the questions around who’s really ready to move from graft to contention.

We’re joined by Harvey Dykes, a Brighton heavyweight who lives and breathes the sport. Harvey talks honestly about the grind, elite sparring, staying ready without shortcuts, and learning his trade under the guidance of Don Charles.

To close, we go global. The current state of the world heavyweight scene, who’s catching the eye, who’s fading into noise, and where the next real danger might come from.

Heavyweights only. Real talk. No padding.

Round 73 welcomes British super featherweight Robert Caswell, as the Chatham fighter looks ahead to a pivotal 2026 and a growing push towards title contention. Caswell reflects on staying ready, the discipline of camp life, and the lessons learned across a 14-fight professional journey.

EZ RAW returns to the podcast to spark a lively debate on the upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson, leaving plenty for Alex and Matt to unpack around styles, risk, and legacy.

The episode closes with a wider look at boxing’s future. From Zuffa’s arrival to Sheikh-backed events and increasingly sterile atmospheres, the question remains. How can boxing be saved.

It’s the first podcast of 2026 and we welcome a fabulous guest in Boxing Coach, Cut Man, hand wrapping…you name it Andy Gill of Evolve Boxing Academy. We could listen to Andy talk boxing all day but for this podcast he gives us a great insight into the workings and lifestyle of training boxers.

A unique journey in the sport and through life.

Of course we also chat boxing with a celebration of Dalton Smiths heroics and a good look at all the boxing coming up in the North East of England.

Join Alex, Rah and Matt for a Christmas special episode packed with stories, laughs and proper boxing chat.

We welcome special guest Jordan Grannum, who opens up on life in the trade as a journeyman, his place in the boxing ecosystem and what a massive 2026 could look like as he closes in on his 200th professional bout.

The lads break down the latest boxing news, including

• Eli Frankham vs Michael Hunter

• Conor Walker on the hunt for The Croc and that IBF world title

And to finish, it’s the SDS AWARDS CEREMONY 2025.

Sit back, pour a drink and enjoy Alex, Matt and Rah debating:

• Fight of the Year

• KO of the Year

• Fighter of the Year

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A huge podcast for ROUND 70 as we welcome not only the Aberdeen Assassin, Lee McAllister, but also BIBA CEO Chris Wardrope.

An insightful look into Lee's career, packed with success and leaps across multiple weight divisions in a journey that has spanned more than two decades. A character, a fighter and a storyteller you do not want to miss.

Chris Wardrope joins us and gives a brilliant look into the work BIBA does for its boxers, along with a wider view of the good they bring to the sport as a whole. Intriguing, honest and a real insight into the world behind the canvas and gloves.

In between all of this, Alex and Rah will be breaking down the latest action across this weekend's cards, including two trips to York Hall.

ROUND 69

This week we welcome British heavyweight Michael Webster as he gets set for his showdown with Hughie Fury in the Netherlands. We dig into his English and British title clashes with TKV and Solomon Dacres, plus what it really takes to stay ready when opportunity knocks.

We also break down last weekend’s Conor Benn versus Chris Eubank Jr fight and ask the question everyone is thinking… is this finally the end of the pantomime?

Then we look ahead to Riyadh Season and that huge November 22 card featuring David Benavidez against Anthony Yarde and plenty more.

Join Alex, Rah, and Matt as they break down all the weekend’s action from Buatsi vs Parker and dive deep into the state of British boxing.

We’re joined by America’s No.1 heavyweight Michael Hunter, who previews his December 5th barnstormer against Eli Frankham at York Hall. We also hear from William Storey, CEO of Rich Energy, on promoting the fight night and Hunter’s new British venture.

Plus, Eli Frankham himself joins the show, confident, sharp, and ready to cause an upset.

The episode wraps up with a fiery debate: “Is British boxing dead?, with three strong reasons why the answer might surprise you.

This week we sit down with Martin Hillman, a man on a mission in Africa. From the dust and heat of the gyms in Africa to the bright lights of Fight Night, Hillman opens up about his journey, the setbacks, and the drive that’s pushing him toward the Commonwealth Silver Belt this Saturday, October 25th.

We also break down one of the year’s most intriguing heavyweight matchups, Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley, a battle of momentum, style, and grit that could reshape the division.

And finally, EZ RAW returns to the mic, dropping insight on Jaron “Boots” Ennis, what’s next for one of boxing’s most gifted talents and why he might just be the future of the welterweight scene.

It’s storytelling, analysis, and pure boxing energy, SDS: ROUND 67.