Best Billy Leonard Podcasts (2025)

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Victor Feldman 32:07

2h ago32:07

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Victor Feldman is considered the finest all-around jazz musician ever to come from Great Britain. He was born on April 7, 1934, and was performing on stage playing the drums with Glenn Miller’s band at the age of six. Glenn Miller called Feldman “The greatest young percussionist ever created.” He was featured in several motion pictures and on the B…

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Daniel Betts, Danny Hill and Chad Opitz guest 1:19:26

3d ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Live from The Well in Bakersfield, Doug welcomes Daniel Betts, Danny Hill and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mikaela Mayer, Sandy Ryan and Two Best Friends 38:37

14m ago38:37

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After Mikaela Mayer successfully retained her WBO welterweight belt against Sandy Ryan in Las Vegas on Saturday, Buncey chats to all those involved in the fight at the Fontainebleau. He catches up with a very dejected Sandy Ryan, who is left pondering her future. As for Mayer, could a showdown with Lauren Price for all the belts be next for her? We…

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Red Paint, Bad Blood and Katie Taylor 32:52

26m ago32:52

32:52

Buncey is in Las Vegas for the highly anticipated rematch between Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer, who claimed victory in their first bout via majority decision. That initial fight was clouded by controversy when Ryan had red paint thrown on her as she left her hotel en route to the arena. Buncey catches up with both fighters and Ryan's promoter, Fran…

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Cedar Walton 20:17

21m ago20:17

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Pianist/composer Cedar Walton (born January 17, 1934) first rose to prominence with drummer Art Blakey’s band and his own groups featured his original compositional voice for decades: fresh original takes on the hard bop style he came up in. Many of his tunes have become jazz standards.By Jazz Legends

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In Conversation with Andy Lee 52:09

14m ago52:09

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Andy Lee has become one of the most sought-after trainers in boxing. The former Olympian and world champion joins Buncey to reflect on his journey from the early days as a talented amateur to reaching the pinnacle of the sport, and now earning a reputation as one of the game’s top trainers. They trace his path from the storied Repton Boxing Club in…

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Carl Fry, Nish Kumar and Doug Mellard guest 1:15:26

1h ago1:15:26

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Live from the The Creek and the Cave in Austin as part of SXSW, Doug welcomes Carl Fry, Nish Kumar and Doug Mellard to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Farewell to Foreman and Hart 41:09

5d ago41:09

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As the boxing world mourns the loss of Colin Hart and George Foreman, Buncey revisits a special episode of the pod he recorded last year, marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rumble in the Jungle. In it, he sat down with Colin to relive his vivid memories of that unforgettable night in Kinshasa, when he was ringside to witness Muhammad Ali kn…

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Remembering George Foreman: The Rumble in the Jungle 43:48

16m ago43:48

43:48

As we pay tribute to George Foreman after his death at the age of 76, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look back on the most famous fight of them all: Muhammad Ali v George Foreman, Zaire 1974 in the Rumble in the Jungle. Episode first released in 2019.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Harry Medved 1:06:12

9d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

He’s an author, film buff, publicist, and now the host of a web series called Locationland that brings us to the spots around Los Angeles where memorable movies were shot—fromGrease to Plan 9 From Outer Space. Harry is a lifelong cinephile lover who first made his mark writing about the worst movies of all time, which led to the Golden Turkey Award…

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Benny Golson 30:36

1h ago30:36

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Saxophonist and jazz composer Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929) was one of jazz’s senior statesmen, passing away last year at the age of 95. He was one of the last surviving subjects of the well known photograph “A Great Day in Harlem”, which was featured in the film “The Terminal” (2004) which also featured a cameo by Golson himself. He penned …

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Punches, Kicks and Naoya Inoue 32:37

1h ago32:37

32:37

Carl Frampton joins Buncey to discuss Nick Ball’s WBA title defense in Liverpool on Saturday. The victory wasn’t without controversy as Ball kicked his opponent at the end of the first round and was later docked a point for pushing Doheny to the canvas. Could this pave the way for a dream showdown with Naoya Inoue in December?…

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Brandon Collins, Joe DeRosa, John Erler and Caitlin Peluffo guest 1:07:56

11d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Live from the Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Joe DeRosa, John Erler and Caitlin Peluffo to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jon Seda 35:54

2h ago35:54

35:54

For Jessie, busy actor Jon Seda will always be Selena’s loving husband Chris Pérez, but he’s had many memorable roles in films and television: The Pacific, Chicago PD, Homicide: Life on the Streets, Treme, and La Brea, to name just a few. If you’re a fan you already know that he was heading for a career in boxing when he was hired to appear in Glad…

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Jimmy Van Heusen 20:23

1h ago20:23

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Songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock on January 26, 1913) picked his professional name inspired by the shirt company. In the course of his career, he won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for best song. Many of his tunes have become beloved jazz standards over the years.By Jazz Legends

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Episode 59 (Bonus): Singer-songwriter Peter Wolf on his musical upbringing: "It took me a while to warm up to the Beatles" 37:01

1d ago37:01

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On this episode of Everything American singer-songwriter Peter Wolf joins host Ken Womack to discuss Wolf’s life in music and his earliest musical influences. A native of the Bronx, Wolf spent his youth soaking up New York City’s music scene, especially the Apollo Theater’s array of soul, rhythm & blues, and gospel performers. After moving to Bosto…

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Brandon Collins, Dan Rosen and Noël Wells guest 58:58

2d ago58:58

58:58

Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Dan Rosen and Noël Wells to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Price beats Jonas & Eddie Hearn weighs in on new boxing league 28:00

17d ago28:00

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Ellie Scotney joins Buncey to reflect on a historic night at the Royal Albert Hall. They start with the headline bout, where Lauren Price showcased her skill, outclassing Natasha Jonas to become a unified world champion. Buncey catches up with both fighters. They also break down Caroline Dubois' tough battle against Bo Mi Re Shin, which ended in a …

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Danny Elfman 1:02:45

27d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

As a boy, Danny Elfman showed no interest in music, but he’s made up for it ever since, earning Grammy and Emmy awards, Oscar nominations, and the roar of the crowd in live concerts around the world. His historic collaboration with director Tim Burton began with Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and shows no signs of stopping. His theme music for The Simpson…

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Unstoppable: Women's Boxing Takes Over the Royal Albert Hall 33:10

7d ago33:10

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Buncey chats to many of the women fighting at the Royal Albert Hall this Friday. He kicks things off with promoter Ben Shalom, who explains why this card is so significant and how it provides a much-needed boost for women's boxing. Along with their trainers, he catches up with both Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price who are headlining the event. Will t…

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Harry Warren 18:27

1M ago18:27

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Songwriter Harry Warren (born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna on December 24, 1893) was the first major American songwriter to write primarily for film. In the course of his long career he was nominated for 11 Oscars for Best Song and won three times. In a career that lasted over sixty years, he composed over eight hundred songs and were featured in ove…

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Joey Bragg, Brandon Collins and Chad Opitz guest 57:00

9d ago57:00

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Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Brandon Collins and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Anson Williams and Sharon Scott Williams 39:59

10d ago39:59

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He will be forever known as Potsie from Happy Days, but his memories of that much-loved TV series are all positive, especially his relationship with the show’s creator Garry Marshall. Having begun in the theater and turned director (with dozens of TV shows to his credit) he is now piloting his wife’s new play Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Ma…

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NOLA & Mardi Gras 22:27

1M ago22:27

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The band talks about celebrating New Orleans and Mardi Gras and the city’s great musical traditions.By Jazz Legends

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Carmen Christopher, Riki Lindhome and Chad Opitz guest 58:35

25d ago58:35

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Carmen Christopher, Riki Lindhome and Chad Opitz guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Patrick Wilson 49:25

19d ago49:25

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Patrick Wilson wears many show-business hats. Fans of his Tony-nominated work on Broadway may not know of his involvement in the spooky Insidious and The Conjuring movies. (He even made his directorial debut on Insidious: The Red Door.) And horror/supernatural fans might have missed his star performances in the celebrated arthouse hit Little Childr…

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Unchained Melodies 25:57

1M ago25:57

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The band is back! This Sunday at the "Unchained Melodies" show, the Evensong Quintet is playing a live recording concert of tunes in the public domain. Many of the best songwriters of the “Tin Pan Alley” era wrote some of their most enduring songs during the late 1920s, and many of these songs fall into public domain this year. Jazz musicians have …

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Brandon Collins, Ayden Mayeri and Amy Miller guest 58:18

1M ago58:18

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Doug welcomes Brandon Collins, Ayden Mayeri and Amy Miller to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Revisiting Al Pacino 1:27:41

26d ago1:27:41

1:27:41

AL PACINO needs no introduction. In 2018 he joined us for a relaxed conversation that centered on his documentary “Wilde/Salome,” about his stage production of an Oscar Wilde play featuring a newcomer named Jessica Chastain. But without much prompting he also discussed his career at large, from The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon onward. His recent…

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Joey Bragg, Martha Kelly and Josh Ruben guest 58:05

1M ago58:05

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Doug welcomes Joey Bragg, Martha Kelly and Josh Ruben to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kate Micucci, Arden Myrin, Adam Pally and Paul Scheer guest 1:15:16

1M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Live from the Gateway Theatre as part of San Francisco Sketchfest, Doug welcomes Kate Micucci, Arden Myrin, Adam Pally and Paul Scheer to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Revisiting Sean Baker 1:16:32

1M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

The man whose latest film, Anora, is an awards-season favorite and an Oscar candidate, first joined us in 2017 to discuss his unpredictable career, which began on public-access television in Manhattan. He caused a stir when he shot his feature, Tangerine, on iPhones, and he won new fans with The Florida Project, which featured Willem Dafoe. He has …

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Drew Hancock, Amy Miller and Adam Rodness guest 57:18

1M ago57:18

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Doug welcomes Drew Hancock, Amy Miller and Adam Rodness to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Guy Branum, Zach Galifianakis, Chad Opitz and Beth Stelling guest 1:19:09

1M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Live from Dynasty Typewriter in LA, Doug welcomes Guy Branum, Zach Galifianakis, Chad Opitz and Beth Stelling to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Revisiting Billy Bob Thornton 56:01

2M ago56:01

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Billy Bob Thornton is in a class by himself. If you haven’t seen Season 1 of his new show Landman on Paramount Plus, you’re missing out. It’s a perfect follow-up to his earlier seriesGoliath and his unforgettable turn on the first season of Fargo. Leonard and Jessie are longtime fans and delight in talking to him about finding his place in Hollywoo…

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Patrick Cotnoir, Mark Ellis and Chad Opitz guest 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Doug welcomes Patrick Cotnoir, Mark Ellis and Chad Opitz to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Revisiting Vince Vaughn 53:20

2M ago53:20

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On the heels of a terrific new Apple+ TV series, BAD MONKEY (which will film its second season in the near future), let’s revisit our last chat with him, recorded in front of a live audience at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September of 2017. Vince was at the festival with his then-brand-new movie Brawl in Cell Block 99, but had no hesitation …

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Trae Crowder, Sean Jordan and Monica Nevi guest 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Doug welcomes Trae Crowder, Sean Jordan and Monica Nevi to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mark Ellis, Samm Levine and Justin Robinson guest 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

Doug welcomes Mark Ellis, Samm Levine and Justin Robinson to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Doug Jones 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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Doug Jones’s face is often hidden behind elaborate makeup, yet somehow, through his eyes and body language he always create memorable characters. A favorite of filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, he was the sea creature inThe Shape of Water and had key roles in Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Pan’s Labyrinth. He spent five seasons on Star Trek:…

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Paget Brewster, Samm Levine and Gabe Mollica guest 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Doug welcomes Paget Brewster, Samm Levine and Gabe Mollica to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2024 5 Live Boxing Awards 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Darren Barker and Barry Jones join Buncey look back at the year in boxing. They highlight their moments from the last twelve months in 5 Live Boxing's 2024 awards show.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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David Krumholtz 53:01

3M ago53:01

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In recent times, David Krumholtz has appeared in Oppenheimer onscreen and Leopoldstadt on Broadway…but Jessie and Leonard first became fans watching him in films like The Santa Clause, Liberty Heights, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Slums of Beverly Hills. He is the very definition of a working actor—on stage, film and television (where he spent f…

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Colt Cabana, Adam Rodness and Stu Stone guest 59:44

3M ago59:44

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Doug welcomes Colt Cabana, Adam Rodness and Stuart Stone to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mark Ellis, Sabrina Jalees and Rocky Roberts guest 1:12:54

3M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Live from The Lab at the Hollywood Improv, Doug welcomes Mark Ellis, Sabrina Jalees and Rocky Roberts to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Becky Ann Baker 33:56

3M ago33:56

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Becky Ann Baker has played moms—on popular shows like Girls, Ted Lasso and Freaks and Geeks. But pigeonholing her is foolish given her theatrical training and can-do approach to life and career (alongside her equally talented husband, Dylan Baker). She’s worked for everyone from Sam Raimi to Steven Spielberg to You can see her right now with Rob Hu…

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Usyk v Fury 2: Fight week begins 34:51

3M ago34:51

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Buncey is joined by Darren Barker as fight week kicks off in Riyadh. They hear from Oleksandr Usyk as well as his manager Alex Krassyuk. Dave Allen, who fights on the undercard, is also on the pod and he talks about sparring both fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Mark Ellis and Clarke Wolfe guest 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Doug welcomes Mark Ellis and Clarke Wolfe to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Christmas Jazz 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

As they prep for the annual Jazz Family Christmas show, the band talks Christmas tunes and jazz influence in classic favorites. The podcast is taking a break for the holidays and will return next year! Enjoying the show? Help keep it going by donating here.By Jazz Legends

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Inside Dale Youth Boxing Club 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Buncey travels to West London to visit one of the city's oldest boxing clubs. He’s joined by three generations of the club's legacy: world champion George Groves, legendary trainer Mick Delaney, and Lucas Rohrig, who will be making his professional debut this weekend. Together, they discuss the gym's rich history, the challenge of relocating after …

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