Best Benn James Podcasts (2024)

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Season Four Wrap Up 46:03

5M ago46:03

46:03

Season Four is at an end, and it is time to look back at the ten episodes produced as Sean & Johnston reflect on some of the great stories that they learned in the process of researching and producing the show. As Johnston's time on the network comes to an end, there is an emotional trip down memory lane looking back at the best moments of the last…

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The Aftershow - Johnson/Jeffries & The Imagination Of Two Boxing Fans 37:13

5M ago37:13

37:13

Sean & Lukie reflect on the significance of the Johnson/Jeffries bout and how historical moments help the imaginative juices run wilder than Hulkamania in the 1980s Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player…

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The Tale Of Jack Johnson vs James J Jeffries 2:43:35

5M ago2:43:35

2:43:35

In 1910, Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clashed in Reno, Nevada to contest the world heavyweight crown in what was then billed as “The Fight of the Century.” At stake was far more than a mere boxing championship, as the black Johnson, having taken the belt from Canadian Tommy Burns in 1908, was thought by the white public in America to be wholl…

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The Aftershow - Canelo/GGG, A Trilogy For The Ages 31:43

5M ago31:43

31:43

The Canelo v GGG trilogy has captivated the modern-day boxing fan and cemented itself in history, but how does it fair against other legendary trilogies? Sean & Lukie recap the fights, big drama show, and failed drug tests, and compare Canelo/GGG to its peers. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845…

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The Tale Of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin 2:51:54

5M ago2:51:54

2:51:54

The Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin boxing trilogy has gone down in history as one of the most legendary rivalries of all time. Sean & Johnston present the story of their epic battles and the significance they hold in boxing history. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https…

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The Aftershow - Benn vs Eubank, A Rivalry That Stood The Test Of Time 37:03

5M ago37:03

37:03

Sean & Lukie look back at the iconic British boxing rivalry of Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank and how it was perceived in the USA and the legacy it created for the sport. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Playe…

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The Tale Of Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank 2:38:14

5M ago2:38:14

2:38:14

If ever a boxing rivalry cried out for another installment, an installment that would hopefully result in closure as far as who the better fighter was, once and for all, it is the quite bitter, Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank rivalry that took place over three years. These two middleweights/super-middleweights went to war twice, in November 1990, and in …

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The Aftershow - The Controversy Of Whitaker vs Chavez and how it compares to the modern era 33:18

5M ago33:18

33:18

Sean & Lukie reflect on the controversial decision in The Tale Of Whitaker vs Chavez comparing it to modern-day fights and bad moments of judging in the history of the sport. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available…

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The Tale Of Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez 2:09:44

5M ago2:09:44

2:09:44

It was more than just a fight, it was the biggest match in San Antonio's boxing-rich history and over the years has become a tale of both myth and legend. On September 10th, 1993 the world of sports stopped to tune in to the most anticipated bout in years as Pernell Whitaker and Julio César Chávez faced off in a contest that would be marred by cont…

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The Aftershow - Louis vs Conn: One Of Boxing's Forgotten Ring Wars! 37:55

6M ago37:55

37:55

Sean & Lukie sit down and discuss The Tale Of Joe Louis vs Billy Conn and its significance in time, whilst comparing it to modern-day bouts. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM, Spreaker, and all o…

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The Tale of Joe Louis vs Billy Conn 2:05:29

6M ago2:05:29

2:05:29

It was June 18, 1941, on a night in which the earth stood still, figuratively speaking. It was one of the most exciting and career-defining moments in this game of thrones that we call boxing. On this day, we saw a bold rise as light heavyweight champion, the “Pittsburgh Kid” Billy Conn, 64-11-1, 15 KO’s, took on the heavyweight champion of the wor…

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The Aftershow - Kaylor vs Christie, The Boiling Point Of 1980s Britain 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

Sean & Lukie sit down and reflect upon the Mark Kaylor vs Errol Christie and the societal and racial issues that plagued the fight and compare this to other notable moments in the sport. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are al…

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The Tale Of Mark Kaylor vs Errol Christie 1:58:06

6M ago1:58:06

1:58:06

It's 1985 in the United Kingdom and after a summer of inner-city riots across Britain, Errol Christie and Mark Kaylor's boxing careers would be defined in one night. It took just three words from Mark Kaylor to take this rivalry to heights not seen in the UK before or since, as the racial tensions in society boiled over into the build-up of what wa…

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The Aftershow - The Contrasting Careers Of Sugar Ray Robinson & Carmen Basilio 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

Sean & Lukie sit down and reflect upon the contrast in the careers of Sugar Ray Robinson & Carmen Basilio which led to their two memorable fights. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM, Spreaker, and…

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The Tale Of Sugar Ray Robinson vs Carmen Basilio 2:41:29

6M ago2:41:29

2:41:29

Sugar Ray Robinson, regarded by many as pound-for-pound the greatest boxer of all time, rarely found himself the underdog, but that all changed when he stepped into the ring with “The Onion Farmer,” the ever-tough and tenacious Carmen Basilio. Sean & Johnston present the stories around both of the Robinson vs Basilio clashes that were magnificently…

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The Aftershow - Bowe & Golota, Two Of Boxing's Craziest Characters 40:45

6M ago40:45

40:45

Sean & Lukie sit down to discuss The Tale Of Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota whilst highlighting how the sport of boxing attracts some of the craziest characters. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyYCjXipHAfAPTAUUKQDO We are also available on Player FM,…

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The Tale Of Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota 2:03:34

6M ago2:03:34

2:03:34

There was a moment some 25 years ago when Lou Duva once again believed he had the best heavyweight in the world – but only, he said, if fights were fought in the street and not the ring. The heavyweight in question was Andrew Golota, a talented but troubled Pole who, in 1996, fought Riddick Bowe twice and conspired to lose both fights when in a win…

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The Aftershow - Battling for Boxing Supremacy: Oscar De Lay Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

Sean & Lukie relive The Tale Of Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather and its significance to the sport of boxing at the time. From PPV records to defined legacies, this episode captures the feelings of change that were experienced by this fight. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify htt…

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The Tale Of Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr 2:07:55

7M ago2:07:55

2:07:55

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a super welterweight super fight that took place on May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada between six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya and undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. At the time, the bout was the most lucrative boxing ma…

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The Aftershow - Exploring the Differences Between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson 36:31

7M ago36:31

36:31

Sean & Lukie look back at The Tale Of Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson and discuss the contrasting lives and stories between the pair, along with sharing their memories of the heavyweight scene in the 1990s leading into the fight. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://open.spotify.com…

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The Tale Of Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson 2:02:33

8M ago2:02:33

2:02:33

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. Lennox Lewis was a promising 18-year-old amateur and Mike Tyson a precocious 17-year-old, when Lewis and his amateur coach Arnie Boehm were invited by Cus D’Amato to join…

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Season Four Introduction 28:26

8M ago28:26

28:26

Another season is here and to prepare for the ten new episodes Sean & Johnston sit down to discuss the decision-making process in selecting the episodes and provide a sneak peek behind the curtain of what stories and fights will be covered. Subscribe Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050 Spotify https://…

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James Blanch - My VCE Story: study, life and exams 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

In this conversation with James Blanch, a high-achieving student who recently completed his VCE studies (2022) at Trinity Grammar and is now pursuing a medical career. This episode is a must-listen for students in years ten through to 12, as James shares invaluable tips and strategies for achieving academic success while juggling extracurricular ac…

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VTAC - Study score, scaling, SEAS & ATAR 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

47:44

Looking for insights into how to navigate the complex world of VCE in Victoria? Tune in to this episode of our podcast, where we chat with Nicole from the Victorian Tertiary Admission Center (VTAC). We delve into how VTAC works, from interpreting your VCE results to translating them into an ATAR and ultimately securing an offer from a university. W…

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Abhishek Chhikara - How I became a strategy consultant 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

49:50

Abishek has uprooted his life three times starting with when he moved from India to Melbourne to pursue his education in engineering. In this conversation, Abhi shares how he became a strategy consultant, and how he has followed his instinct to secure an amazing role that has now taken him to the UK.…

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Suzie Grey - Director People and Culture 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Suzie shares with us her journey from school to being director of People and Culture at Fonterra. We join Suzie as she breaks down her career into three distinctly different times, and how each has supported her in achieving what she has today. The conversation explores what diversity and inclusion mean to Suzie and corporate Australia and how she …

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Jeremy Mierendorff - Black Hawk pilot for the Australian Army 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

Not all heroes wear capes, but some do fly! In this episode, Jeremy shares his journey from the schoolyard where he dreamed of flying aeroplanes to how he lands black hawk helicopters on ships in the middle of the night. Jeremy's story is an exciting one that is a fantastic example of humility and what following your passion can do for your career …

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Grace Petherick - Leaving school to CEO and Founder 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

Grace first left school when she was 14 and 9 months. Today she is the founder and CEO of Age Up Health, employing over 70 people. Join our conversation where Grace shares her inspiring career journey and shares how understanding her drive and way of learning has led her on this unusual but very successful career path.…

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Season Three Wrap Up 1:42:41

2y ago1:42:41

1:42:41

It's the end of the season! Sean & Johnston take you back through the ten episodes and how each episode was selected, their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on each tale, and the favorite episodes of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Aftershow - The Long Count Fight & The Dempsey v Tunney Legacy 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

Sean & Lukie discuss the tale of Jack Dempsey vs Gene Tunney and of course the infamous long count fight and how it is viewed today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Jack Dempsey vs Gene Tunney 2:50:59

2y ago2:50:59

2:50:59

The tale of Jack Dempsey & Gene Tunney is that of legendary status. Long before the likes of James "Buster" Douglas upset Mike Tyson in 1990 there was the battle between these two formidable foes that would not only create record attendance and history but would also create one of the most infamous moments in the sport, "The Long Count Fight". Sean…

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The Aftershow - WIllie Pep & Sandy Saddler Two Of Boxing's Greats! 33:46

2y ago33:46

33:46

Sean & Lukie look back at the tale of Willie Pep & Sandy Saddler to discuss their legacies in boxing and the story of their epic encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Willie Pep vs Sandy Saddler 2:02:29

2y ago2:02:29

2:02:29

During the late 1940s and early 1950s, Featherweight Champions Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler fought four epic battles considered by many boxing fans to be some of the best wars conducted in the ring throughout history. Sean & Johnston present the story of these two legendary fighters and how their legacies were made facing each other. Learn more abo…

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The Aftershow - The Forgotten Rivalry Of Chacon vs Limon 34:29

2y ago34:29

34:29

Sean & Lukie discuss their thoughts on the Chacon vs Limón rivalry and how boxing easily forgets warriors of the sport that held it with the greatest of their time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Bobby Chacon vs. Rafael Limón 1:51:58

2y ago1:51:58

1:51:58

The Chacon vs. Limón series was four boxing fights between the American Bobby Chacon (1951–2016) and the Mexican Rafael Limón (born 1954). It was a rivalry that made history in the sport. Many sports historians consider Chacon–Limón to be among boxing's fiercest rivalries. Sean & Johnston present the stories of Chacon & Limon and how what was meant…

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The Aftershow - Patterson/Johannson A Great Heavyweight Trilogy 34:47

2y ago34:47

34:47

Sean & Lukie reflect on the Patterson v Johansson trilogy of fights and discuss where it ranks amongst the other great trilogies in the heavyweight division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Floyd Patterson vs Ingemar Johansson 2:40:46

2y ago2:40:46

2:40:46

Floyd Patterson & Ingemar Johansson produced one of the greatest trilogies in boxing. Their three bouts had it all, not only were they exciting and full of knockdowns - thirteen in total - but history was also made in their second bout with Floyd exacting revenge and becoming the first man to regain the world heavyweight title. Sean & Johnston pres…

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The Aftershow - Teresa Tapia Remembers Tapia vs Romero 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

Teresa Tapia joins Sean & Lukie as they look back at The Tale Of Johnny Tapia vs Danny Romero and discuss how significant the fight was for Johnny, Danny, and the state of New Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale of Johnny Tapia vs Danny Romero 1:53:01

2y ago1:53:01

1:53:01

It was the battle of Albuquerque, Johnny Tapia & Danny Romero had been on a collision course for years with the younger Romero looking to take the mantelpiece of Albuquerque's best boxer. Johnny Tapia had his fair share of problems outside the ring and many felt like this was going to be his ultimate downfall. Sean & Johnston present the story of t…

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The Aftershow - Liston vs Clay, Debunking The Myths & Solidifying The Truths 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

Sean & Lukie take a look back at the story of Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay and share their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the myths and conspiracies surrounding the two fights while also sharing the truth of events that occurred during the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Tale Of Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay 2:33:33

2y ago2:33:33

2:33:33

Cassius Clay wasn’t supposed to be for real. A braggart, a clown, a walking publicity stunt. Not someone a deadly puncher like Sonny Liston need ever worry about. In 1964 what would ensue would be a historic tale of two men from completely different walks of life that would come together to create moments that would live on in boxing folklore forev…

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The Aftershow - Exploring The History Behind The Tale Of Zale & Graziano 31:07

2y ago31:07

31:07

Sean & Johnston look back at the stories behind Tony Zale & Rocky Graziano's trilogy and debate about why they love the history of boxing so much more than the current era of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Tony Zale vs Rocky Graziano 2:06:43

2y ago2:06:43

2:06:43

Tony Zale & Rocky Graziano are best remembered for their three bouts over a twenty-one-month period for the middleweight crown. Sean & Johnston present their stories of how they came to be synonymous with each other and how their rivalry is among the most brutal and exciting middleweight championship bouts of all time. Learn more about your ad choi…

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The Aftershow - Tyson & Bruno, A Tale Of Good & Evil 32:44

2y ago32:44

32:44

Sean & Lukie provide their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on The Tale Of Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno and they relive moments from both fights and their own lives that made the story so significant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale of Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno 2:02:22

2y ago2:02:22

2:02:22

Mike Tyson & Frank Bruno were the epitome of chalk and cheese, one was a gentle giant whilst the other had a never-ending battle with himself. They contested in two bouts over the course of eight years. Sean & Johnston tell the story of how the two men came to meet in the ring with both on completely different paths in life. Learn more about your a…

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The Aftershow - Remembering The Nostalgia Of De La Hoya vs Trinidad 28:01

2y ago28:01

28:01

Sean & Lukie take a trip down memory lane to discuss The Tale Of De La Hoya vs Trinidad and the significance of the fight and the nostalgia of life at that time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Oscar De La Hoya vs Felix Trinidad 1:40:47

2y ago1:40:47

1:40:47

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix Trinidad, billed as The Fight of the Millennium, was a boxing match held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip on September 18, 1999, to unify the WBC and IBF welterweight championships. Sean and Johnston take you back to the 1990s as they tell the story of how these two warriors came to be on their col…

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The Aftershow - Dissecting The Tale Of Moorer vs Foreman 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

Sean is joined by Lukie to dissect the opening episode of the season as they relive and share their own thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the fight and its significance to the sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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The Tale Of Michael Moorer vs George Foreman 1:45:19

2y ago1:45:19

1:45:19

Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman, billed as "One for the Ages", was a professional boxing match contested on November 5, 1994, for the WBA and IBF heavyweight championships. Sean & Johnston relive the interwinding road to this historical night as the 45-year-old George Foreman looked to become the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history. Lea…

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Season Three Introduction 23:57

2y ago23:57

23:57

We welcome you all back to another season of the show with ten fights and ten legendary tales. In this introduction to the season, we discuss the episodes and some tales in particular that we are excited for you to hear! Episode one of the new season drops on the 4th of July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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