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Boxing Life Stories

Boxing Life Stories

By: Tris Dixon
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 Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing. Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.” Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.Tris Dixon
Episodes
  • Robin Safar On Growing Up Tough In Sweden, Targeting Big Names At 200lbs, Getting Bernard Hopkins' Attention

    Robin Safar On Growing Up Tough In Sweden, Targeting Big Names At 200lbs, Getting Bernard Hopkins' Attention
    Nov 26 2025
    Swedish cruiserweight contender Robin Safar talks about his unusual journey from getting in with the wrong crowd early in life to moving out to Las Vegas to focus on boxing. He also talks about possible fights with the likes of Chris Billam-Smith, Zurdo Ramirez and Jai Opetaia and the lonely life of being a pro a long way from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Troy Williamson On Springing An Upset, Challenging Callum Simpson, Being Written Off

    Troy Williamson On Springing An Upset, Challenging Callum Simpson, Being Written Off
    Nov 25 2025
    Troy Williamson sprang one of the shocks of the year when he stopped MArk Dickinson and it earned him a big fight with Callum Simpson, on the BBC, next month. Williamson talks about being written off and how he has managed to breathe new life into his career at the age of 34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Ring 4 Preview Show Plus Anthony Joshua Facing Jake Paul (With Andy Clarke)

    Ring 4 Preview Show Plus Anthony Joshua Facing Jake Paul (With Andy Clarke)
    Nov 21 2025
    Andy Clarke joins Tris Dixon to talk about the huge Saudi Arabia bill that features Benavidez-Yarde, Mason-Noakes, Norman-Haney and Rodriguez-Martinez. They also react to the announcement that Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will share a ring on December 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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