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Fight Your Corner

Fight Your Corner

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This is Fight Your Corner — where boxing’s biggest names step out of the ring and into the debate to settle the sport’s most divisive arguments. From controversial decisions and dream match-ups, to the rising stars shaking up the rankings and the legends who built boxing’s foundations, nothing is off limits. Each week, former world champion Tony Bellew and boxing media personality Charlie Parsons are joined by a major guest from across the fight world, sparring over the sport’s hottest talking points in explosive, no-holds-barred discussion. Fight Your Corner isn’t just analysis - it’s a verbal showdown. Passionate, unpredictable and fiercely opinionated, it captures everything fans love about boxing: the drama, the humour, the ego, and the heart.If you think you know boxing, this is where you prove it.
Episodes
  • Tom Aspinall EXPOSES Dana White Snub & PLEADS For Francis Ngannou Fight

    Tom Aspinall EXPOSES Dana White Snub & PLEADS For Francis Ngannou Fight
    Jun 3 2026
    The UFC heavyweight champion is back on Fight Your Corner. Tom Aspinall joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for another unmissable episode.Tony is left stunned after discovering Tom hasn't been invited to attend the UFC's White House card, despite fighters competing for the interim heavyweight title and a future shot at the championship.The conversation then turns to one of the biggest debates in combat sports: is boxing actually more dangerous than MMA? Drawing on their own experiences inside the ring and cage, they break down the long-term effects of head trauma, stoppages and the realities of competing at the highest level.The guys also discuss Jon Jones, whether Tom fancies facing Francis Ngannou and the crossover appeal of boxing and MMA, with Tom explaining why his focus remains firmly on building his UFC legacy rather than chasing the biggest paydays, and why Georges St-Pierre remains his greatest inspiration.Tom also reflects on his incredible rise through mixed martial arts, revealing how different the sport was when he first started training, travelling across the country in search of coaches and sparring partners long before MMA became mainstream in the UK. He also shares stories from his journey, including training with elite wrestlers, sparring some of boxing's biggest names and working with Rico Verhoeven.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different.18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Rico Verhoeven & Tony Bellew CLASH Over Oleksandr Usyk Defeat and Rematch

    Rico Verhoeven & Tony Bellew CLASH Over Oleksandr Usyk Defeat and Rematch
    May 29 2026
    Fight Your Corner is back! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by kickboxing legend turned boxing sensation Rico Verhoeven following his hugely controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.Rico opens up on the heartbreak of the stoppage, why he believes he was robbed of the chance to finish the fight, and how close he truly was to making combat sports history. Tony admits he got his prediction completely wrong, gives Rico huge credit for his performance, and explains why he believes the rematch with Usyk HAS to happen next.The trio break down the controversial ending, the scorecards, the game plan, and why Usyk struggled more than anyone expected. Rico also reveals what was going through his mind in the 11th round, responds to claims he would’ve been knocked out in the 12th, and explains why this was still the most enjoyable moment of his entire fighting career.Plus, Rico discusses his future in boxing, potential fights with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, why he believes he has “more tools in the toolbox”, and whether he can become a legitimate heavyweight world champion.Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Tony Bellew & Tom Aspinall ERUPT Over UFC Fighter Pay & Usyk-Verhoven Preview

    Tony Bellew & Tom Aspinall ERUPT Over UFC Fighter Pay & Usyk-Verhoven Preview
    May 20 2026
    This week on Fight Your Corner, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by UFC heavyweight star Tom Aspinall for one of the most explosive debates yet.Who’s the true baddest man on the planet? Is it the heavyweight champion in boxing or MMA? And what’s actually harder: making the jump from boxing to MMA… or the other way round?Tom and Tony compare eye injuries, while Tom reveals the mental torture of being unable to fight and why a clash with Jon Jones never happened. Meanwhile, Tony goes in on the pay UFC fighters receive and argues that combat sports stars deserve far more money. The lads also discuss the Ali Act in the US and why it could be vital that it's not overturned.There’s also huge fight talk as Tom and Tony break down Oleksandr Usyk v Rico Verhoeven and preview next month's massive UFC White House card, including Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane and Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje. Tom shares whether Pereira or Gane would be the tougher fight for him and the guys debate who they think would win a fight between Eddie Hearn and Dana White.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that's built different.18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
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