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The History of Boxing Podcast

The History of Boxing Podcast

Di: History Podcasts & Josh Linsk
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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 fights, controversial decisions, international champions, and the growth of major boxing organizations, each episode examines the people and moments that shaped the sport. The podcast also explores boxing styles, legendary trainers, business battles, race and class, media coverage, gambling, corruption, safety reforms, and the changing role of boxing in popular culture. Whether you are a lifelong boxing fan or simply curious about the stories behind the sport’s greatest names and fights, the show provides detailed historical context across generations of boxing. The History of Boxing Podcast is hosted by Josh Linsk.© 2026 History Podcasts & Josh Linsk. All rights reserved.
  • Buddy McGirt: When a Champion Becomes a Guardian
    Oct 1 2026
    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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    19 min
  • Grinding Through Time: Pedroza, Hopkins & the 12‑Round Revolution
    Oct 1 2026
    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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    16 min
  • Tom Spring and the Aristocrat‑Backed Bare‑Knuckle Champion of Regency England
    Oct 1 2026
    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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    17 min
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