Enswell Boxing Podcast

On the most Irish weekend of the year proud Galway man Tomas O’Toole headlines the McEleney promotions ‘Breaking Ground’ card in Galway. Having been living and training in Boston the last number of years Tomas took time out of his fight week to tell his story. With Irish boxers in action all over the world,Ian & Al look back over his he best of the action. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #irishboxing #boxingnews #stpatricksday #Irish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boxer’s world is very different to that of any other profession. In a fight - minutes seem like hours and in the fight business - hours seem like days etc. So with everything else that has transpired in the boxing world since Josh Taylor & Jack Catterall first fought - fans would be forgiven if the details were a bit cloudy. This episode was actually recorded in the immediate aftermath of the fight between Josh Taylor & Jack Catterall where the contentious scoring & controversial result brought outrage & over reaction levels to a new level. We hear from 2 former world champions George Groves & Wayne McCullough - both of whom know all too well what it feels like to be on the wrong end of a controversial decision. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #boxing #JoshTaylor #JackCatterall #TaylorCatterall2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only feels like yesterday wben we were begrudgingly putting the Christmas behind us when Al & Ian were in O'Rourkes gym & featured interviews with newly crowned BBoC Celtic champ John Cooney, Ryan O'Rourke, Allan Phelan & the 'Ice Man' Keane McMahon. With camp completed, the hard work done - weight made just 24 hours before his fight on Star Boxing show at the Paramount, Longisland. Keane took time along with his coach Steve and chatted to Al. With shows being announced on the regular in Ireland the lads review JB Promotions show that went down at the Warehouse - they also address the Twitter spat from Lewis Crocker's coach Billy Nelson and lots more . in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #boxing #irishboxing #dublin #belfast #orourkesgym #keanemcmahon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only feels like yesterday wben we were begrudgingly putting the Christmas behind us when Al & Ian were in O'Rourkes gym & featured interviews with newly crowned BBoC Celtic champ John Cooney, Ryan O'Rourke, Allan Phelan & the 'Ice Man' Keane McMahon. With camp completed, the hard work done - weight made just 24 hours before his fight on Star Boxing show at the Paramount, Longisland. Keane took time along with his coach Steve and chatted to Al. With shows being announced on the regular in Ireland the lads review JB Promotions show that went down at the Warehouse - they also address the Twitter spat from Lewis Crocker's coach Billy Nelson and lots more . in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #boxing #irishboxing #dublin #belfast #orourkesgym #keanemcmahon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 205 we featured a small section of an interview with former pro turned promoter Jay Byrne who's series of Dublin shows on Feb 9th, March 1st and March 9th THE most immediatein the future of professional boxing on the island of Ireland, In this episode we feature the full length interview with Jay as he explains the details of his blueprint and talks about upcoming announcements to come for Belfast shows. Jay's whole concept is simple and effective - one deployed by previous promotional outfits Boxing Ireland, Brian Peters and the late great Paddy Hyland.- regular fights, regular shows and a pathway for young hungry and upcoming pros. Theres also a quick roundup of the big stories and main talking points in the world of professional boxing. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ 🥊Jay Byrne Promotions Pay Per View Link https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/jb-promotions-presents-the-recall-3152-40 S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Momentum & consistency are key attributes when it comes to boxing - as they are in the podcast world and with Ep 205 we continue to build on all that, Allan Phelan (10-3) featherweight and known by all in Irish boxing circles is back in camp at O;'Rourke's Gym and joins us to talk about his plans for the immediate future. And we talk immediate future of professional boxing on the island of Ireland, promoter Jay Byrne has that in his hands with shows coming on Feb 9th, March 1st and March 8th with further announcements to come for Belfast shows. Jay's whole concept is simple and effective - one deployed by previous promotional outfits Boxing Ireland, Brian Peters and the late great Paddy Hyland.- regular fights, regular shows and a pathway for young hungry and upcoming pros. Jay joins us to talk about how he aims to build a thriving and competitive scene in Ireland. Al and Ian look back over the recent show in Belfast where Paddy Donovan, Lewis Crocker and Tommy McCarthy boxed on a Matchroom show in Ulster Hall - with some tough love from Al for Lewis Crocker after missing weight. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #boxing #irishboxing #dublin #belfast #matchroom #jaybyrne #katietaylor #lewiscrocker #paddydonovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Momentum & consistency are key attributes when it comes to boxing - as they are in the podcast world and with Ep 205 we continue to build on all that, Allan Phelan (10-3) featherweight and known by all in Irish boxing circles is back in camp at O;'Rourke's Gym and joins us to talk about his plans for the immediate future. And we talk immediate future of professional boxing on the island of Ireland, promoter Jay Byrne has that in his hands with shows coming on Feb 9th, March 1st and March 8th with further announcements to come for Belfast shows. Jay's whole concept is simple and effective - one deployed by previous promotional outfits Boxing Ireland, Brian Peters and the late great Paddy Hyland.- regular fights, regular shows and a pathway for young hungry and upcoming pros. Jay joins us to talk about how he aims to build a thriving and competitive scene in Ireland. Al and Ian look back over the recent show in Belfast where Paddy Donovan, Lewis Crocker and Tommy McCarthy boxed on a Matchroom show in Ulster Hall - with some tough love from Al for Lewis Crocker after missing weight. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu #boxing #irishboxing #dublin #belfast #matchroom #jaybyrne #katietaylor #lewiscrocker #paddydonovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we look through the history of boxing there are numerous legendary Irish names that feature prominently in both amateur AND paid ranks. Despite the highs and lows of a domestic scene, the peaks and troughs of popularity and support - there are still a couple of authentic, hard working & honest outposts. Gyms where folk can go to train for whatever fight they face next. For Keane McMahon, Ryan O’Rourke & John Cooney the fights are on high profile cards on a Star Boxing show in New York, or the Europa hotel in Belfast. For others - it’s a personal fight, a battle to get fit or a fight that nobody knows about. Regardless of the battle - O'Rourke's Gym is one of those authentic boxing gyms where pros, amateurs & keep fit fanatics all spill blood, sweat & tears under the watchful guise of the experienced Stephen O’Rourke. Have a listen as Al & Ian hear some of the many stories & get up close and personal at O'Rourke's Gym in Dublin. Irish Based Sponsors Manchester Sponsors Premier Properties: https://pih.ie/Danny Randall Fightstore: https://www.fightstoredublin.ie/Phil Jupiter Flow Recovery: https://www.flowrecoverylounge.com/PT Hub Manchester Dave Cunningham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As most of us begrudgingly emerge from the Christmas and new year slumber, the boxing world has been moving at a pace like never before. Its plain to see the Saudi Arabia 'trickle down' effect has been influential in reigniting the imagination of boxing fans all over the world. Irish boxing finished the year with two colossal shows in Dublin - where Katie Taylor managed to reinvent herself and even the score with Northampton girl Chantelle Cameron. Both champions, both icons and both inspiring countless young girls and boys not just in Ireland and the UK - but all over the globe in 2 fights which have truly given us EVERYTHING. Barely a week later Matchroom and Conlan Boxing brought us another live show, this time from Belfast featuring Mick Conlan v Jordan Gill as ther main event and an all Belfast battle between Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker. In this episode Ian and Al look back over both cards as Ian talks about the atmosphere from inside the Three Arena where he watched with baited breath, The lads look over some other recent action for Irish fighters and speculate a little on what we might see in the coming weeks and months. in Association with 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Eve eve & incredibly we prepare for a boxing event which brings a host of match ups, protagonists & personalities that could only really made possible by Riyadh Season. But from the podcast point of view - we put our new co-host on the spot, for a baptism of fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode for over a year we take a helicopter view of Irish boxers and boxing and ask some questions that many are asking. IS there a reason for the recent downturn in performances and results? Is it a coaching issue? Style issue? Or are Irish boxers not as good as many believe them to be? We also take a look at the fractured chasm that opened up between two greats of Irish boxing. Barry McGuigan/s career in the ring is well documented. He gave a glimmer of hope to a divided island in troubled times when there was little hope. Many years later he would be the man at the helm as Carl Frampton delivered European and world titles in different weight divisions. In this episode we look a little closer and ask "Where did it all go wrong?" Hugh Russell won bronze medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada and at the Olympic Games in Moscow 1980 then went on to have renowned careers as a professional boxer and press photographer. IN the week he was laid to rest, we paid tribute and remember an Irish boxing legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode number 200 of Enswell Boxing and it couldn't be any more special. Al is joined again by friend of the show - Irish heavyweight boxer Niall Kennedy. Its no secret that boxing is the most uncompromising, unrelenting and sometimes unfulfilling crucibles of all. Indeed, its no secret you need to be disciplined, dedicated and sometimes deranged to want to be knocked down, trodden on, kicked, cut and bruised. Beaten and battered to the point where every ounce of your being pleads, screams...'ENOUGH'. And it's definitely no secret how dark the boxing world can be, with a cast of characters and bad actors lurking in the shadows willing, waiting and wanting to feed off boxers given half the chance. What may come as a surprise to some, is that amongst all of that you will find some oof the most genuine, honest, kind-hearted and REAL: people - of which no 2 are the same. Most will mask and hide all of those qualities to play the role of the Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Its what they have to do to survive. And then.........you meet Niall Kennedy! Have a listen as Niall's coach Pascal Collins and stablemates Spike O'Sullivan, Stephen Ormoind and Ray Moylette regale fond memories from the big man's career that saw him win an Irish Title, Massachusetts Title & New England Titl and in 2020 the WBC Hero of The World award for frontline services throughout the pandemic. We're also joined on this episode by former opponent Allen 'The Savage' Babic AND Niall's former teacher Grainne Mulcahy. 🟥 Off The Ball: https://tinyurl.com/djkwamab 🥊 enswellpod.com/ 🟪 Donate4Daithí: tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vy Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world that appears to change by the day - at times it would seem that boxing is hell bent on refusing to! Yes there have been strides in terms of medical and safety protocol and boxers ARE required to comply with THE most stringent health checks, scans and indeed drug testing. But after the shit show that surrounded and eventually collapsed the meeting of Chris Eubank jr and Conor Benn - many boxing observers are left questioning "Has anything really changed"?! Co-Host Binny Folen, fresh from his recent return to Ireland joins Al to discuss this and Saturday nights IBO Light Middleweight World Title showdown with Sam Egglington. Sam of course was a guest on the podcast back in July 2020 and now stands in the way of our close pal Dennis Hogan fulfilling a lifelong dreram, a promise - his destiny. 🥊 enswellpod.com/ 🟪 Donate4Daithí: tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vy Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon O'Connell is in the midst of fine tuning her preparations for the December 10th IBF Bantamweight world title showdown with champion and fellow Australian Ebanie 'Blonde Bomber' Bridges at the Leeds Direct Arena - a journey that has been anything but easy! O'Connell's dad was killed when she was only two. Her mum was taken by the drug scene. It’s not surprising Shannon O’Connell has gone on to become a fighter. But it’s only in recent years she finds herself at home, comfortable with he very idea of being spoken about AND treated like the world class athlete she is! Earlier this year ‘Shotgun’ was mandated to fight fellow Aussie Ebanie Bridges for the IBF bantamweight world title. In this episode she tells Al her life story and how she feels as she now zeroes in on her lifelong dream. And joining her is one of Irelands very finest young talents. Niamh Fay won a European gold medal as a youth in 2019 - and this year ‘Fast Hands’ won an U/22 gold medal at the European Championships. 🥊 enswellpod.com/ 🟪 Donate4Daithí: tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vy Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By the time Darren Sutherland won his silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 he had achieved it all as an amateur. With top promoters queuing up for his signature in the professional game - He had everything in front of him, a glittering prospect with a real chance to achieve fame and fortune through a career in the ring. Sadly that wasn’t to be. In this episode Al and Ciaran of Boxing Bants remember one of our very best. 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/ 🟪 Donate4Daithí: https://tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vy Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned British politician John Randolph once said ‘Like rotten mackerel by moonlight, he shines and stinks’ - a phrase that could very aptly describe Anthony Joshua’s performance during and after his latest battle with Oleksander Usyk in the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There were many questions surrounding both men going into fight week - much was said about the new look Anthony Joshua, the impact of Robert Garcia & indeed how Oleksander Usyk may be affected by the turmoil in his homeland. The questions were answered emphatically about Usyk, but we’ve been left with even more uncertainties surrounding AJ. Once again his ‘Circle Of Sycophants’ lead fans on a merry dance - but when all was said and done - where were they when they were truly needed? 🟪 Donate4Daithí: https://tinyurl.com/dsbhp2vy Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa For links to all previous and future episodes: 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/ S O C I A L M E D I A 🕊 Twitter: @EnswellPodcast 📸 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycbmz5vy 👤 facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9q8jk 📹 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yn9jrfvu 💡 Business email: endswellpod@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The demands of boxing place many pressures on fighters but for the the rare few who reach the very pinnacle of the sport - that pressure can become the defining factor as they strive to grasp that immortal status. In the past some have likened that pressure to a fire. A fire that can be used to heat a home - but one that can be so intense, it can burn that home to the ground. In this preview episode Al looks at some of the elements that may influence Oleksander Usyk and Anthony Joshua and Al asks will that pressure “Fuel or Fire”… Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boxer’s world is very different to that of any other profession. In a fight - minutes seem like hours, fight business - hours seem like days etc. So with everything else that has transpired in the first half of 2022 fans would be forgiven if they forgot about this one. This episode was actually recorded back at the beginning of April but only being released now (July 2nd) Have a listen to the thoughts and opinions of former world champions George Groves & Wayne McCullough who know all too well what it feels like to be on the wrong end of a controversial decision. 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/ Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barely minutes after her titanic battle with Amanda Serrano. Still bleeding, still taking huge gulps of air with adrenaline still coursing through her body - Katie Taylor seemed to be the only one able to find words to sum up what we had just witnessed. Boxing fans have a tendency to over hype, off allowing hopes & expectations to become unrealistic big fights.Not this time! Not this fight!This one reset the bar! At a time when the reputation of boxing & Irish boxing truly needed somebody to remind the world that its not all bad, Along comes Katie Taylor….AGAIN! In this episode Al looks back over an unforgettable night & tries to find his own words & is joined by Joining ‘the Mammy of Irish boxing’ Anna Moore. Almost every young Irish boxer who has worn the green vest will know Anna, who was team manager for many of Katie’s biggest and best days in the Irish vest (including 3 world championships). And listen to one of the most informative, straight talking & real boxing pods out there: https://tinyurl.com/ye24jk3x for some interesting Team Serrano facts that got ‘lost’ in the hype. AND listen to Wymac, daughter of Al’s great pal & mentor Wayne McCullough as she performed at the NFL Draft recently: https://tinyurl.com/43bbnrd7 🥊 http://enswellpod.com/ Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's rare that boxing can make the back pages of reputable news papers around the world, its even more rare when it stretches across the front AND back pages multiple days in a row. Sadly, on this occasion it hasn't been for the reasons the great sport of boxing wants or deserves. This podcast has purposely and intentionally maintained radio silence over this time to allow the dust to settle and indeed to spend time researching to find out the who, what and wherefor's in this whole debacle. Believe it when I say - the tentacles of this story will stretch into areas and places that go WAY WAY beyond boxers and boxing and will open many eyes if not shock. For now, I wanted to take a moment to ensure all the loyal and good people who have followed my boxing podcast journey that I will be back with full length and detailed episodes in the coming days where we will review the recent fights and no doubt celebrate the one true bastion of Irish boxing that is left standing tall - Katie Taylor. 🛑 In the meantime please take a moment to click this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ek5c7 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel where we will also be bringing you new and vibrant content in the very near future, 🥊 And no matter what happens - wherever you arte, NEVER forget: "ALL's WELL THAT ENSWELL..." Sponsored by: 🎩 VIOLENT GENTLEMAN: https://violentgent20.com/ ☘️🥫 Irish Power Energy Drink: https://tinyurl.com/fc3cjbd5 🥊 Top PRO Boxing: https://tinyurl.com/ac45p3fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.