5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

BBC Radio 5 Live
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Nov 23, 2025 • 28min

Benavidez v Yarde: The Debrief

Sergio Mora, a former professional boxer turned insightful analyst, joins the discussion to dissect David Benavidez's impressive win over Anthony Yarde, highlighting his deceptive strengths. They explore the thrilling fight between Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes, which is praised as a potential fight of the year. The conversation also delves into Devin Haney’s standout performance and Bam Rodriguez’s impressive victory. Mora shares his upcoming plans while reflecting on an exhilarating year in boxing, revealing insights from ringside interviews.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 33min

Benavidez v Yarde: Eddie Hearn

Where does Bam Rodriguez sit on the current pound for pound list? And how the fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul made?Eddie Hearn sits down with Buncey to answer those questions, ahead of a night of world title fights in Riyad. They discuss Subriel Matias’ failed doping test and where it leaves Dalton Smith. Plus, Eddie shares the story of a very expensive beard trim.There's commentary of David Benavidez against Anthony Yarde on 5 live and BBC Sounds from 2am on Sunday. Commentary of the undercard, including Sam Noakes against Abdullah Mason, from 11pm on Sports Extra.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 43min

Benavidez v Yarde: The Fighters

Can Anthony Yarde do something special to win a world title at the third time of asking or is David Benavidez too mean? Buncey is joined by Sergio Mora to break down that fight and Saturday's stacked bill in Riyadh. He catches up with Anthony Yarde and two of the unbeaten prospects meeting for a world title on the undercard, Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason. We'll have live commentary of all four world title fights, starting at Saturday night at 11pm on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.Plus, there's Moses Itauma's reaction to the announcement that Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul next month.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 35min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: The Debrief

Will there be a trilogy? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on Conor Benn's points win over Chris Eubank Jr, They hear from both fighters and promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 56min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: The Preview

Will it be repeat or revenge? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look at where the fight will be won and lost. We hear from both fighters, plus both of their trainers. And they discuss the news that Joseph Parker has failed a drugs test.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 25min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: Eddie Hearn

Is AJ going to fight Jake Paul? Is Conor Benn going to beat Chris Eubank Jr. They are just some of the subjects Buncey covers in his chat with Conor Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn. Plus, It's press conference day, so find out how Chris Eubank Sr stole the show.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 46min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: The Undercard

Could a fight from the undercard steal the show on Saturday night? Shane McGuigan joins Buncey for an in-depth look at the four bouts. They hear from Adam Azim, Jack Catterall, Tommy Welch, Richard Riakporhe and Sam Gilley.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 53min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: The Watch-along

Will the boys see it differently second time around? Popcorn at the ready as Buncey and Barry Jones rewatch the first fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, which took place back in April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Did they miss anything watching it ringside, and was the fight even better than they remember?
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Nov 10, 2025 • 44min

Eubank Jr v Benn 2: Welcome to Fight Week

Repeat or revenge? Barry Jones joins Buncey as fight week begins for the long-awaited rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. They revisit the first fight, and ask what’s changed this time around. Plus, they hear from both fighters and promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 42min

Parker’s Pain, Cameron’s Protest and AJ’s Next Move

Was Zach Parker robbed of victory against Joshua Buatsi? Barry Jones joins Buncey as the fallout from Manchester rolls on. We hear from Parker. And the debate over three-minute rounds for women is back after Chantelle Cameron vacates her WBC belt in protest over inequality in the sport. So what’s the solution? And could Anthony Joshua be back into the ring before the end of the year?

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