5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Will there be a bigger boxing story in 2026 than Conor Benn leaving Matchroom? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on Benn’s decision to sign with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, while Eddie Hearn gives his immediate reaction. Plus, they ask what’s next for Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington after their Nottingham rematch, with Wood the clear winner. We hear from both fighters.

Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey heads to Nottingham to speak with Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington ahead of their highly anticipated rematch on Saturday night. He also catches up with promoter Eddie Hearn and "Meatball" Molly McCann. Plus, we hear from Ismael Davis and Bilal Fawaz as they prepare to battle it out for the British title.

Can Tyson Fury be the sport’s saviour after vowing to make boxing great again? The Gypsy King joins Buncey to reveal why he’s ended his retirement, why he’s convinced another world title is within reach, and why he’s decided to go without a trainer. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren, and his opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov. Plus, Barry Jones breaks down the fight and explains what each man must do to get the win.

Did Brandon Figueroa and his team go too far with their celebrations? And what’s next for Nick Ball? Barry Jones joins Buncey to analyse a lively fight in Liverpool, where Ball lost his world title after hitting the canvas twice in the 12th. Plus, as the fighters gathered at London’s Olympia last week to announce the MVP-promoted all-women’s card on 5 April, Buncey catches up with many of them.

Can Wilder still be the fighter he once was, and how much does Derek Chisora have left? Barry Jones joins Buncey at the launch press conference ahead of their April fight to ask what we can expect from both men. Buncey also sits down with the pair, as well as the promoters involved, Frank Warren and Kalle Sauerland.