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The History of Boxing Podcast

History Podcasts & Josh Linsk

Step into the brutal, dramatic, and endlessly fascinating history of boxing. The History of Boxing Podcast explores the origins of the sport, the rise of legendary fighters, championship eras, unforgettable bouts, historic rivalries, training traditions, promoters, venues, and the cultural forces that transformed prizefighting into one of the world’s most recognizable sports. From bare-knuckle contests and the development of modern boxing rules to heavyweight dynasties, Olympic boxing, famous title

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All Episodes

19:11

Buddy McGirt: When a Champion Becomes a Guardian

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how former world champion Buddy McGirt used his experience to protect Maxim Dadashev during a brutal bout, examining the ethics of trainer stoppages and their impact on boxing culture.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:33

Grinding Through Time: Pedroza, Hopkins & the...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how Panama’s Eusebio Pedroza’s relentless body work and Bernard Hopkins’ strategic longevity intersect with the historic shift from fifteen to twelve rounds—revealing how rule changes, athlete adaptation, and cultural forces reshaped modern boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:17

Tom Spring and the Aristocrat‑Backed Bare‑Knuckle...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how 19th‑century aristocratic patronage shaped bare‑knuckle boxing, turning Thomas Winter—known as Tom Spring—into a national figure while laying groundwork for modern promotion, regulation, and cultural spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:00

From Underground Rings to Pay‑Per‑View: How...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how prizefighting on the American frontier, trailblazing black champion George Dixon, and the first boxing film set the stage for today’s global, televised spectacle. From illegal alleyways to the silver screen, this episode traces the roots of rules, promotion, and media that still shape the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:15

Errol Spence Jr.: From Crash to Championship – How...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how Errol Spence Jr.’s 2019 car crash turned from a career‑threatening injury into a strategic brand narrative, reshaping boxing’s approach to health, training and promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:06

Rocky Marciano vs Jersey Joe Walcott: The Perfect...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode we unpack the 1952 showdown that turned a single right hand into legend, then trace boxing’s evolution from ancient weightless bouts to Irish‑American champions and modern rules that still shape the sport today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:14

Lennox Lewis: The International Heavyweight Champion

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how Lennox Lewis became the first truly international heavyweight champion, blending Canadian roots with British identity to shape boxing’s global narrative. The episode examines his Olympic gold, mentorship under Manny Steward, landmark fights, and lasting influence on how borders are blurred in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:02

From Sumer to Rings: Uncovering the Ancient Roots of...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how boxing’s earliest depictions in Sumerian reliefs and Egyptian wall paintings evolved through Greek gymnasia, Roman spectacles, medieval tournaments, and into the modern professional sport. We trace cultural influences, early rules, terminology shifts, and technological advances that shaped today’s boxing landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:15

Peek‑a‑Boo Defense: From Cus D’Amato’s Gym to Mike...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

From the tight‑guard tactics of Cus D’Amato in the 1940s to Mike Tyson’s explosive domination in the 1980s, this episode traces how the peek‑a‑boo defense reshaped boxing’s technical and cultural landscape. We examine its origins, training innovations, and media moments that turned a trainer’s secret into a worldwide spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:49

Micky Ward: From Lowell’s Streets to the Ring

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode we trace Micky Ward's rise from Lowell, Massachusetts’ working‑class roots to becoming a legendary body‑hook fighter. We explore how his fight style and personal story shaped modern boxing narratives about grit, community, and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:56

Ben Caunt and the Newspaper‑Driven English...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how mid‑19th‑century politics, newspapers, and gamblers shaped boxing titles through the story of Ben Caunt’s quest for an English heavyweight crown—revealing why modern governing bodies emerged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:06

The Night That Changed Boxing: Griffith vs. Paret &...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode we explore the 1962 Madison Square Garden bout that not only ended Benny Paret’s life but also reshaped boxing safety, media ethics and cultural attitudes toward identity in sport. We trace how that night sparked reforms in regulations, medical oversight, and broadcasting standards—leaving a legacy still felt today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:42

Usyk vs Fury: From Cruiserweight King to Heavyweight...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

This episode traces Oleksandr Usyk’s meteoric rise from cruiserweight champion to undisputed heavyweight titleholder, the strategic duel with Tyson Fury, and the geopolitical and economic forces reshaping modern boxing. We explore how a single bout can redefine strategy, sponsorship, and global fan engagement in the sport today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:46

Trinidad vs De La Hoya: The Scoring Conundrum That...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode we dissect the 2009 Trinidad‑vs‑De La Hoya bout that exposed cracks in boxing’s scoring system. We trace how judges’ subjective criteria led to controversy, explore early technology trials, and examine what this tells us about the evolution of rules, media, and fan engagement in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:40

Taylor vs. Hopkins: Shattering a Decade‑Long Reign

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In 2005 Jermain Taylor knocked out Bernard Hopkins twice, ending an undisputed champion’s decade of dominance and igniting debates over scoring, business dynamics and the tactical evolution of boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:42

Weight‑Class Wars: From Moore vs Marciano to Jones...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore how three landmark cross‑division bouts—from Archie Moore’s 1955 challenge of Rocky Marciano, Roy Jones Jr.’s 2003 heavyweight leap, to Michael Carbajal’s junior‑flyweight rise—redefined strategy, business, and cultural perception in boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:21

Johnny Tapia, Marvin Hart, and the Evolution of...

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

This episode we trace two pivotal moments in boxing history—Johnny Tapia’s fight for survival amid addiction and early 20th‑century champion Marvin Hart’s brief reign that exposed gaps in title legitimacy. We explore how these stories illuminate the sport’s shift from informal acclaim to formalized rules, and what they reveal about modern regulation, promotion, and athlete welfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:26

Primo Carnera and the Mob‑Control Myth

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

This episode traces Primo Carnera’s rise from a war‑torn Italian village to America’s first Italian heavyweight champion, and examines how rumors of mob influence fueled reforms in boxing regulation. We explore the intersection of immigration, promotion, and early 20th‑century criminal networks that shaped modern boxing governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:21

One Left Hook That Shattered Myth: Antonio Tarver vs....

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Explore the 2004 light‑heavyweight fight that turned a legend on its head, how Tarver’s strategic timing knocked out the seemingly untouchable Roy Jones Jr., and what that moment meant for boxing strategy, narrative, and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:27

Sergio Martínez: The Late‑Blooming Middleweight Champion

The History of Boxing Podcast ·

2026/10/01

From regional contender to world champion in his thirties, we follow Sergio Martínez’s surprising career arc alongside the promotion genius BobArum and coaching legend Freddie Roach. This episode explores how timing, strategy, and media shaped boxing’s modern business and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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