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Fight Your Corner

Fight Your Corner

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This is Fight Your Corner — where boxing’s biggest names step out of the ring and into the debate to settle the sport’s most divisive arguments. From controversial decisions and dream match-ups, to the rising stars shaking up the rankings and the legends who built boxing’s foundations, nothing is off limits. Each week, former world champion Tony Bellew and boxing media personality Charlie Parsons are joined by a major guest from across the fight world, sparring over the sport’s hottest talking points in explosive, no-holds-barred discussion. Fight Your Corner isn’t just analysis - it’s a verbal showdown. Passionate, unpredictable and fiercely opinionated, it captures everything fans love about boxing: the drama, the humour, the ego, and the heart.If you think you know boxing, this is where you prove it.
Episodes
  • “YOU’RE A TW*T” - Tony Bellew GRILLS Ben Shalom on Dana White & Sky Sports Lawsuits

    “YOU’RE A TW*T” - Tony Bellew GRILLS Ben Shalom on Dana White & Sky Sports Lawsuits
    Jun 10 2026
    Fight Your Corner is back with our first-ever promoter guest! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom for a candid conversation on life at the sharp end of boxing promotion. Ben discusses his changing relationship with Eddie Hearn, the influence Turki Al-Sheikh has had on his career, and delivers his most forthright thoughts yet on Dana White, Zuffa Boxing, and an impending legal battle involving the new promotion. He also reflects on his journey from promoting shows on the local Manchester circuit to mixing it with the biggest powerbrokers in the sport. The trio also dive into what’s next for Chris Eubank Jr following his defeat to Conor Benn last November, Ben’s ambitions for BOXXER’s future, and the company’s landmark new broadcast deal with DAZN. Plus, Ben opens up on the promotional questions surrounding Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury and why he believes Adam Azim has everything it takes to become a pound-for-pound great. Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different. 18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Tom Aspinall EXPOSES Dana White Snub & PLEADS For Francis Ngannou Fight

    Tom Aspinall EXPOSES Dana White Snub & PLEADS For Francis Ngannou Fight
    Jun 3 2026
    The UFC heavyweight champion is back on Fight Your Corner. Tom Aspinall joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for another unmissable episode.Tony is left stunned after discovering Tom hasn't been invited to attend the UFC's White House card, despite fighters competing for the interim heavyweight title and a future shot at the championship.The conversation then turns to one of the biggest debates in combat sports: is boxing actually more dangerous than MMA? Drawing on their own experiences inside the ring and cage, they break down the long-term effects of head trauma, stoppages and the realities of competing at the highest level.The guys also discuss Jon Jones, whether Tom fancies facing Francis Ngannou and the crossover appeal of boxing and MMA, with Tom explaining why his focus remains firmly on building his UFC legacy rather than chasing the biggest paydays, and why Georges St-Pierre remains his greatest inspiration.Tom also reflects on his incredible rise through mixed martial arts, revealing how different the sport was when he first started training, travelling across the country in search of coaches and sparring partners long before MMA became mainstream in the UK. He also shares stories from his journey, including training with elite wrestlers, sparring some of boxing's biggest names and working with Rico Verhoeven.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different.18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Rico Verhoeven & Tony Bellew CLASH Over Oleksandr Usyk Defeat and Rematch

    Rico Verhoeven & Tony Bellew CLASH Over Oleksandr Usyk Defeat and Rematch
    May 29 2026
    Fight Your Corner is back! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by kickboxing legend turned boxing sensation Rico Verhoeven following his hugely controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.Rico opens up on the heartbreak of the stoppage, why he believes he was robbed of the chance to finish the fight, and how close he truly was to making combat sports history. Tony admits he got his prediction completely wrong, gives Rico huge credit for his performance, and explains why he believes the rematch with Usyk HAS to happen next.The trio break down the controversial ending, the scorecards, the game plan, and why Usyk struggled more than anyone expected. Rico also reveals what was going through his mind in the 11th round, responds to claims he would’ve been knocked out in the 12th, and explains why this was still the most enjoyable moment of his entire fighting career.Plus, Rico discusses his future in boxing, potential fights with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, why he believes he has “more tools in the toolbox”, and whether he can become a legitimate heavyweight world champion.Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
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