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Off The Brawl

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Former world champion Andy Lee, Ronan Mullen and Phil Egan bring you all of the headline news and views from around the world of boxing. Brought to you by OTB Sports.

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RAW: Jason Quigley on his relationship with his father, leaving LA and making a documentary

March 03, 2022 11:47 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Jason Quigley joined OTB AM this morning ahead of the airing of his documentary ‘Lift Your Heels’ - it airs on Virgin Media 2 on Thurs March 10th.

TEDDY ATLAS | A legendary life in boxing | Training Mike Tyson, world title wins, working with Barry McGuigan, remembering Marvin Hagler

March 22, 2021 14:36 - 2 hours - 161 MB

Hall of Famer Teddy Atlas joins Ronan Mullen to chat about his legendary life in boxing, from world championship training to broadcasting and lots more besides.

"Eric has ticked all the boxes" - Kenneth Egan on Eric Donovan's chances this Friday

August 11, 2020 19:32 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Olympic medalist Kenneth Egan joined Eoin Sheahan to chat about his charge Eric Donovan who makes his Sky Sports boxing debut this Friday.

"I want to spoil his big night" | Eric Donovan out to prove 'underdog' tag wrong

July 28, 2020 22:04 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Eric 'Lilywhite Lightning' Donovan as he prepares for one of his biggest fights ever. He takes on Zelfa Barrett in a few weeks and he wants to prove the doubters wrong.

Andy Lee meets Mickey Rourke | Fighting, De Niro feud, finding his father, Hollywood, The Wrestler |

July 23, 2020 19:01 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In episode one of OTB's new series 'Andy Lee Meets...' in association with SEAT and the new SEAT Leon, the former-World Champion sat down with film star and boxer, Mickey Rourke. Check out @SEAT_cars_IRL on Twitter | #AllNewSEATLeon

Daniel Kinahan, boxing's moral compass, and its latest dark day of reckoning

June 16, 2020 18:26 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Boxing journalist & author Tris Dixon joins Joe to offer a UK perspective on Daniel Kinahan's increased prominence within boxing circles.

KELLIE HARRINGTON | Boxing future, karaoke with patients, family calls, & binge eating chocolate!

June 03, 2020 23:28 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by boxer Kellie Harrington as we chat about her boxing beginnings, working on the frontline, her Olympics hopes and keeping motivated without a concrete date of return.

'You dream of fights like this...' | Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward revisited | OFF THE BRAWL

May 17, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

May 18th marks 18 years since one of the greatest fights of this and any era. Packy Collins joins Ronan & Phil to recap the iconic maiden meeting of Arturo Gatti & 'Irish' Micky Ward.

Andy Lee & Paul Dempsey | From Mike Tyson to Tyson Fury | Boxing across the decades

May 14, 2020 23:05 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Nathan Murphy is joined on the line by former Middleweight Champion Andy Lee and legendary broadcaster Dempsey as we look back on some of the highlight fights of the last five decades.

Fight of the Century? Andy Lee revisits Diego Corrales vs Jose Luis Castillo | OFF THE BRAWL

May 03, 2020 19:57 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

15 years on from 2005's Cinco de Mayo classic between Diego Corrales & Jose Luis Castillo, Andy Lee, Ronan Mullen & Philp Egan revisit what some dubbed the greatest fight of all time.

Eric Donovan | The 5-Hour Skipping Challenge | #DoItForDan | Life in Lockdown

April 21, 2020 19:43 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Eric Donovan who is preparing for an almighty skipping challenge for charity.

Prince Naseem Hamed vs Kevin Kelley | Classic Fight Club | OFF THE BRAWL

March 30, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

The Classic Game Club meets Fight Club on this week’s edition of Off The Brawl as Andy Lee joins Ronan Mullen & Phil Egan to review Prince Naseem Hamed’s back-and-forth battle with Kevin Kelley.

TJ Doheny on his extraordinary career, world championship challenges, and Australia's approach to the coronavirus

March 24, 2020 19:02 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Perth-based Portlaoise puncher TJ "The Power" Doheny is determined to get back into boxing's world super-bantamweight title picture later this year. He caught up with Will O'Callaghan for an extended chat about all things boxing & beyond.

Kellie Harrington on Olympic uncertainty and COVID-19 concerns

March 23, 2020 19:08 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

World Amateur Champion & Irish Olympic-hopeful Kellie Harrington spoke to OTB AM on Monday as the future of the games remain in doubt.

Michael Conlan on lockdown strategies, world title targets, Rio 2016 reflections, and the ruthlessness of boxing

March 23, 2020 18:50 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Unbeaten professional and world amateur champion Michael Conlan joins Ronan Mullen to discuss his cancelled St Patrick's Day date at Madison Square Garden, COVID 19's new normal, his world title ambitions and more.

John Joe Nevin on Olympic dreams, the road to recovery, and targeting world titles

March 06, 2020 12:46 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Irish boxing legend John Joe Nevin joins Ronan & Phil to chat about his stellar amateur career and his plans as a pro. The lads also discuss all the other headlines from around the world of boxing.

Tyson Fury rules the world | Deontay demolished | Paulie Malignaggi and Andy Lee

February 27, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Ronan & Phil recap Tyson Fury's dominant win over Deontay Wilder. We also hear thoughts of Kronk coach Andy Lee, Paulie Malignaggi and Declan Taylor.

'Tyson Fury is in the all-time great conversation' | Paulie Malignaggi & Declan Taylor react to Wilder vs Fury 2

February 24, 2020 20:29 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi and boxing journalist Declan Taylor spoke to Off The Ball after Tyson Fury's dominant win over Deontay Wilder.

Andy Lee | "Fury-Joshua could happen in the next year" | Fury-Wilder II

February 23, 2020 11:34 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Andy Lee chats with Eoin Sheahan after Tyson Fury's defeat of Deontay Wilder on Saturday night.

Niall Kennedy | Mental Health Awareness | 'This will save lives'

February 19, 2020 21:25 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Top-rated Irish heavyweight boxer Niall Kennedy joins Joe to discuss his involvement in a new youth mental health initiative aimed at suicide prevention.

Andy Lee | Training Tyson Fury, Wilder's right hand and Growing as a coach

February 17, 2020 20:06 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Andy Lee joins Joe Molloy on the line from Nevada as he prepares Tyson Fury for the biggest fight of the year. We talk to Andy about the preparations for the fight, how Fury is planning to defend himself against Wilder's famous right hand and how he has grown as a coach.

The St Valentine's Day Massacre | Sugar Ray Robinson vs Jake LaMotta

February 13, 2020 13:09 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

This week the Classic Game Club is becoming the Classic Fight Club as we travel back to 1951 to revisit and reassess the 'Valentine's Massacre,' which put an exclamation point on Sugar Ray's dominance in his 6-fight rivalry with the 'Raging Bull,' Jake LaMotta.

Billy Walsh on Tokyo 2020, Olympic prospects and coaching Team USA

January 30, 2020 12:57 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Team USA Boxing Coach Billy Walsh joins Ronan Mullen to chat about his preparations for Tokyo 2020

Luke Keeler's world title shot | Wilder - Fury rematch | Josh Taylor's big move | OFF THE BRAWL

January 16, 2020 15:14 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

World title challenger Luke Keeler joins Ronan and Phil to preview his fight against Demetrius Andrade. The lads also recap Spike O'Sullivan's spirited showing vs Jaime Munguia, and chat through some of the other boxing headlines.

'I was astounded by how many people wanted him dead' | Was Sonny Liston murdered?

January 14, 2020 20:38 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Shaun Assael, the author of 'The Murder of Sonny Liston', joined Off The Ball to speak about the life and death of the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

The Boxing Awards of the Decade | 2010 - 2019 |

December 19, 2019 15:24 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Former Middleweight Champion of the World Andy Lee joins Ronan and Phil to recap the decade that was in the world of boxing. Fighter of the Decade, Fight of the Decade, best knockout, who is going to the Hall of Fame, should Howard Foster have stopped 'it', and much more.

Anthony Joshua dominates | Andy Ruiz flops | Crawford and Conlan return | Jason Quigley in studio

December 12, 2019 15:39 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Middleweight contender Jason Quigley joins Ronan and Phil to recap his own return to winning ways. The lads also assess a dominant display from Anthony Joshua, and all of the other boxing headlines.

The Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz II Special | Full Fight Preview | Plus Dennis Hogan interview

December 05, 2019 12:42 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Andy Lee, Paulie Malignaggi, Niall Kennedy & Eric Donovan join Ronan and Phil to give their analysis of Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz II. The lads also catch up with Dennis Hogan ahead of this weekend's world title tussle with Jermall Charlo, and preview Jason Quigley's return.

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz | Eric Donovan's verdict and make-or-break 2020

December 03, 2019 21:57 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Unbeaten Irish boxer Eric Donovan discusses his own plans as well as previewing Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz II

INTERVIEW | Carl Frampton on return to the ring and world title ambitions

November 29, 2019 17:03 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MB

Carl Frampton joined Ronan Mullen ahead of his fight with Tyler McCreary this weekend.

Deontay Wilder's golden snitch, Callum Smith's close shave, Frampton returns | OFF THE BRAWL

November 28, 2019 16:05 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Former Middleweight Champion Andy Lee is back from Liverpool where he was on the call for Callum Smith vs John Ryder. The lads also react to Deontay Wilder's brutal KO of Luis Ortiz, and chat through the rest of the boxing headlines.

Deontay Wilder's war path, Callum Smith star power, The Rocky Road to Tokyo

November 21, 2019 01:16 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Andy Lee, Ronan Mullen and Phil Egan preview Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz II and Callum Smith vs John Ryder. The lads also recap a winning weekend for Irish boxing and more.

Katie Taylor masterclass | Canelo crushes Kovalev | Crolla bows out | Inoue vs Donaire | OFF THE BRAWL

November 06, 2019 18:11 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Andy Lee, Ronan Mullen & Phil Egan recap Katie Taylor's Manchester masterclass. The lads also reflect on Anthony Crolla's final fight, assess #CaneloKovalev, and preview the weekend's fights. FIND OFF THE BRAWL WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: ITUNES: http://shorturl.at/hoDLO SPOTIFY: shorturl.at/vIKMP

Canelo vs Kovalev | Katie Taylor history-maker | Taylor vs Prograis | Ryan Burnett retires

October 31, 2019 19:13 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

OFF THE BRAWL | Andy Lee, Ronan Mullen & Phil Egan recap Josh Taylor vs Regis Prograis, preview Canelo vs Kovalev, and discuss Katie Taylor's latest bid for history. The lads also pay tribute to the retiring Ryan Burnett. FIND OFF THE BRAWL WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YzhlHo...

Lewis Ritson's signature night, Chisora - Price & Taylor - Prograis pick'ems, brilliant Beterbiev, RIP Patrick Day | OFF THE BRAWL

October 24, 2019 11:15 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Andy Lee joins Phil & Ronan to preview another bumper weekend of action as Regis Prograis & Josh Taylor put it all on the line in London. The lads also chat Chisora vs Price, Lewis Ritson's coming out party, Artur Beterbiev's crowning night, and the sad loss of Pat Day.

Off The Brawl | Paddy Donovan's pro debut | What's next for Paddy Barnes

October 16, 2019 17:03 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Phil Egan is joined in studio by former world middleweight champion Andy Lee and boxing writer with The Irish Sun Kevin Byrne. The lads look back on Paddy Donovan's pro debut in Belfast last week and what's next for Paddy Barnes. Michael Conlan and Carl Frampton both know their next opponents and they assess Oleksandr Usyk's debut in the heavyweight division.

Tyson Fury's big scare | Top 10 Heavyweights | Canelo vs Kovalev | OFF THE BRAWL

September 19, 2019 17:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Niall Kennedy joins Ronan Mullen and Phil Egan to chat through the heavyweight landscape after Tyson Fury retained his lineal status against Otto Wallin. The lads also chat #CaneloKovalev, Katie Taylor and all the other boxing headlines.

Lomachenko lights up London | Andy Lee and Jason Quigley in studio | OFF THE BRAWL

September 05, 2019 14:26 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Andy Lee, Jason Quigley, Ronan Mullen & Phil Egan are in studio for this week’s edition of #OffTheBrawl as the lads chat Lomachenko vs Campbell and some of the other boxing headlines.

Can anybody stop Vasyl Lomachenko? | Kovalev, Yarde and the Canelo cash-grab | OFF THE BRAWL

August 29, 2019 14:50 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Andy Lee joins Ronan Mullen & Phil Egan to preview Vasyl Lomachenko vs Luke Campbell. The lads also recap Sergey Kovalev's win over Anthony Yarde and more #OffTheBrawl

Lou DiBella in studio | Joe Ward turns pro | Michael Conlan lights up Belfast | OFF THE BRAWL

August 09, 2019 00:55 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Lou DiBella joins Ronan & Andy Lee for this week's Off The Brawl alongside new recruit Joe Ward. The lads also recap all the major headlines, and review a brilliant Michael Conlan show in Belfast.

Michael Conlan Interview | Dillian Whyte controversy | Belfast Preview

August 01, 2019 00:21 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Andy Lee and Ronan Mullen preview Saturday's huge show at the Falls Park in Belfast as Michael Conlan returns to action on a packed card. The lads also check in with Luke Keeler, and discuss the other big headlines of the week.

Jason Quigley | The hurt of his first defeat, what went wrong & where next

July 25, 2019 22:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Jason Quigley joins Nathan Murphy and Andy Lee as he reacts to losing his first-ever professional fight, he looks at what went wrong and where he goes from here.

What next for Dillian Whyte? Pacquiao vs Mayweather II? Quigley's future | OFF THE BRAWL

July 25, 2019 01:34 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Former world champion Andy Lee & heavyweight contender Niall Kennedy recap the weekend's action as Dillian Whyte secured his mandatory shot, Pacquiao reclaimed his welterweight title, and Jason Quigley incurred his first career set back as a pro.

Pacquiao vs Thurman | Dillian Whyte & the Heavyweights | Oisin Fagan in studio | RIP Pernell Whitaker

July 17, 2019 22:56 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Andy Lee, Ronan & Phil are joined by Irish warrior Oisin Fagan to chat about his remarkable journey through the world of boxing. The lads also look back at last weekend's heavyweight action, preview this weekend's fights, and pay tribute to Pernell Whitaker #QuigleyJohnson #WhyteRivas #PacquiaoThurman

INTERVIEW | Gerry Cooney on heavyweight royalty, Hollywood lifestyle, overcoming addiction and 'The Simpsons'

July 10, 2019 19:27 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Former heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney chats in depth to Ronan Mullen about his life and career in and out of the ring, including his difficult relationship with his father, fighting Larry Holmes, battling addiction, and how he ended up making a guest appearance on The Simpsons.

King Kurt Walker | Amateur boxing boom | Ray Moylette in studio | OFF THE BRAWL

July 04, 2019 00:17 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Andy Lee joins Ronan & Phil to reflect on a brilliant weekend for Irish boxing in Minsk. Ray Moylette is also in studio to preview his return to action in Boston.

Ireland's medal rush, Dazzling Donovan, the Battle of Belfast | OFF THE BRAWL

June 26, 2019 23:55 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Andy Lee joins Ronan, Phil & irish-boxing.com's Joe O'Neill to chat through all the big boxing headlines, including Paddy Donovan's pro move, Eric Donovan's London debut and last weekend's Battles of Belfast

Eric Donovan | I'm completely ready for a title fight

June 26, 2019 19:34 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Joe Molloy chats with Eric 'Lilywhite Lightning' Donovan ahead of his fight in London this weekend. Is a title fight nearing for the Kildare man?

Tyson Fury's American Dream | Warrington pips Galahad | Stephen Ormond in studio | OFF THE BRAWL

June 20, 2019 01:56

Andy Lee joins Ronan & Phil to reflect on Tyson Fury’s Las Vegas residency & Josh Warrington's win vs Kid Galahad. Former WBO European Champion Stephen Ormond also joins the lads in studio to chat through his career & retirement.

INTERVIEW | Katie Taylor on becoming Undisputed Champion of the World

June 06, 2019 20:51 - 11 minutes - 668 Bytes

Katie Taylor sits down with Ronan Mullen to discuss her momentous victory at Madison Square Garden and becoming undisputed lightweight champion.