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The Big Hype Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Millard, is a weekly show launched in 2024 that explores the world of combat sports, including boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and wrestling. Each episode features interviews with athletes and figures from these sports, offering listeners insight into their journeys, challenges, and future aspirations. Jonathan Millard, a licensed Master of Ceremonies and former radio presenter, brings his expertise in engaging with athletes and providing in-depth conversatio ...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, host Jonathan Millard speaks with Misfit's Boxer Joey Knight, a professional boxer and pundit, about his unconventional journey into boxing, his experiences in the sport, and his involvement with influencer Boxing. Joey shares insights into his early life, the challenges he faced, and how pers…
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James 'The Dragon' Turner: From Martial Arts Movies to Kickboxing Champion
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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, James Turner shares his journey through the world of combat sports, detailing his early influences from martial arts movies, his transition to kickboxing, and the challenges he faced in securing fights. He emphasises the importance of mental resilience, structured training, and the significance of his r…
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Jack 'the Punk Kid' Hughes: How Boxing Changed My Life - From Disdain to Passion Overcoming Anxiety
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Jack Hughes, who shares his unique journey into boxing, overcoming personal challenges, and navigating the complexities of a boxing career. Jack discusses his late start in the sport, the impact of boxing on his mental health, and the lessons learned from both victories …
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Cillian Mills, who shares his journey from kickboxing to boxing, his experiences in amateur and professional boxing, and his upcoming pro debut. Cillian discusses the importance of training, the atmosphere of boxing events, and his aspirations for the future, including p…
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Sam Whitehead: The Turning Point - How Injury Inspired The Journey From Troubled Youth to a Boxing Comeback to Professional Boxer
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Send us a text In this episode, Sam Whitehead shares his journey from a troubled youth to a dedicated professional boxer. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him back to the sport after a serious injury, his experiences in amateur boxing, and the transition to professional fights. Sam reflects on the challenges he faced in his early professio…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Conan the Barbarian Murray, an up-and-coming professional boxer with a diverse athletic background. Conan shares his journey into boxing, the challenges of transitioning between sports, and the realities of being a professional fighter, including the struggles …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Louie O'Doherty, who shares his journey from amateur boxing to the professional scene. Louie discusses his early influences, the transition to professional fights, and the pressures of maintaining a good record. He reflects on his experiences figh…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, host Jonathan Millard welcomes professional boxer Morgan McIntosh. They discuss Morgan's journey into boxing, his transition from amateur to professional, and the lessons learned from his early fights. Morgan shares his excitement for upcoming matches, his aspirations for titles, and how he ba…
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Ashley John Williams: From Bullying to Boxing Champion - The Army's Role in Shaping a Boxer to BKB Title Challenger
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Ashbash, a passionate boxer who shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful amateur and professional fighter. Ashbash discusses the impact of his early experiences, the discipline he gained from the army, and the challenges he faced in the profess…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Hughie Wilson. They discuss Hughie's early experiences in boxing, his transition from amateur to professional, and the lessons learned from both victories and defeats. Hughie shares a pivotal street fight that reignited his passion for boxing…
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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Millard interviews boxer Sam King, who shares his journey from amateur boxing to the professional scene. Sam discusses his early influences, the differences in boxing styles he encountered while competing internationally, and his aspirations for future titles. He emphasises the importance of me…
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Beccy "thefirebomb" Ferguson shares her inspiring journey into the world of boxing. From overcoming personal struggles to finding her passion in the ring, Beccy discusses her transition from white collar boxing to professional status at the age of 30. She reflects on the challenges she faced, includi…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews boxer Lucas Ballingall, who shares his journey from amateur to professional boxing. Lucas discusses his early influences, the challenges he faced in the amateur circuit, and the transition to professional boxing. He reflects on the difficulties of weight manage…
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Send us a text This episode of the Big Out podcast, hosted by Jonathan Millard, features an insightful conversation with boxer Billy Heron. Billy shares his unique journey into boxing, beginning at 13 before a severe leg injury from football led to a 10-year break. His return to the sport was sparked by a desire to raise money for Cancer Research a…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews Arnie Dawson, a professional boxer who shares his journey from amateur boxing to the professional arena. Arnie discusses his early influences, the transition to professional boxing, and his experiences in the ring, including his unique two pro debuts and an internat…
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Ronnie Chisholm, a prominent figure in the world of boxing. Ronnie shares his journey into boxing, influenced by his father's legacy, and discusses his experiences in the ring, including his transition to Quest Promotions and his numerous championship titles. He emphasises…
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Send us a text In this particular episode, Millard interviews Sam "Bam" Little, a professional boxer known for his resilience and dedication to the sport. The discussion covers Little's journey in boxing, his training regimen, and the obstacles he's overcome throughout his career. Little gives insight into the mindset required to succeed in combat …
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Rob Cunningham, who shares his journey into mixed martial arts (MMA) and his experiences as a fighter. Rob discusses how he got started in MMA later in life, his first fight experiences, the mental challenges he faced, and his transition to professional fighting. He also talks about his ba…
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Send us a text This episode of the Big Hype Podcast features Jonathan Millard interviewing professional boxer Mace Ruegg from Bournemouth. Mace discusses his journey into boxing, influenced by his professional boxer father and a need to find a positive outlet as a "troubled kid." He shares early memories of being in the gym from a very young age an…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews James Henneghan, a professional boxer from Liverpool. They discuss James's journey into boxing, starting from his childhood and his father's influence. James shares his experiences in amateur boxing, including competitions in various countries, and his transition to professional boxing. Th…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard welcomes Lucas Dube, a rising star in the boxing world, to discuss his journey from a young athlete to preparing for his professional debut. Lucas shares his experiences in amateur boxing, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations for a world title. The conversation highlights the importance of co…
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Paul Ryan: A Boxer’s Path Through Adversity & Overcoming Challenges & Heading to the Grand Prix
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Paul Ryan, a professional boxer from Dublin, Ireland. Paul shares his journey from a young boy fascinated by boxing to becoming a professional athlete. He discusses his extensive amateur career, the challenges he faced transitioning to professional boxing, and the impact of COVID-19 on his…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Liverpool boxer Sean Arkwright. They discuss Sean's journey into boxing, his transition from amateur to professional, and his recent return to the ring after a hiatus. Sean shares his excitement about being accepted into the WBC Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, his …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Oli Rickson, a boxer with a unique background in the army. Oli shares his journey into boxing, starting as a teenager and how it served as a form of anger management. He discusses his time in the army, including his deployment to Afghanistan, and how boxing has…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Justin Street, a professional fighter with a rich background in boxing and MMA. Justin shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful fighter in bare-knuckle boxing. He discusses the transition from boxing to MMA and then to BKFC, emph…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Ethan Brown, a professional boxer from Liverpool. They discuss Ethan's journey from playing football to boxing, his experiences in amateur and professional fights, the challenges he faced, including injuries, and his aspirations for the future in the boxing world. Ethan shares insights on …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews Mitu, a boxer with dwarfism who shares his inspiring journey into the sport. Mitu discusses how he got involved in boxing, the challenges he faced due to his height, and the importance of mentorship in his training. He also talks about balancing his job as an assist…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Matthew Rose shares his journey from rugby to boxing, discussing the mental health benefits of the sport and the milestones he sets for himself. He reflects on the influence of social media in boxing, memorable fights, and the transition to bare-knuckle boxing. Matthew also touches on the rise of influencer boxi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Jack Dillingham, a rising star in the boxing world. Jack shares his journey from a young boy influenced by his boxing family to becoming a professional boxer. He discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from amateur to professional boxing, the importance of training and mindset, and…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews Michael King, a professional boxer who shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the boxing ring. Michael discusses how he got into boxing, the challenges he faced, including homelessness and financial struggles, and his determination to succeed. He ref…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Angelo Dragone. They discuss Angelo's journey into boxing, influenced by family and personal challenges. The conversation covers his transition from amateur to professional boxing, coaching philosophy, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Joe Hughes, who shares his journey from a troubled youth to a successful boxing career. Joe discusses his early experiences with boxing, the transition to professional fighting, and the challenges he faced along the way, including weight management and mental resilience.…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Kieren Keen, a rising star in the boxing world. Kieran shares his journey from a young boy who discovered boxing at age 12 to his recent transition into professional boxing. He discusses the importance of guidance from his father, the challenges faced in amateur boxing, and the significanc…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Ali Reza Cordi, a rising star in the boxing world. They discuss Ali's journey from being an obese child to becoming a competitive boxer, his experiences in the ring, including sparring with legends like David Haye and George Groves, and his recent professional debut. Ali shares insights ab…
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Toby, who shares his inspiring journey from being overweight to becoming a professional fighter. Toby discusses his early influences in boxing, the challenges he faced in his transformation, and the lessons learned from his debut and subsequent fights. He …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer James Ozzie Osborne. They discuss James's journey from amateur boxing to turning pro, his experiences in the ring, and the lessons learned from setbacks. James shares his aspirations for the future, including his desire to compete for the Bri…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Josh Nutley, a boxer who shares his unique journey into the sport, starting from an unlicensed boxing match at the age of 21. Josh discusses his transition to amateur boxing, the challenges he faced, including personal struggles with addiction, and his determin…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Liam Dring. They discuss Liam's journey into boxing, transitioning from amateur to professional, and his experiences in championship fights. Liam shares insights on the sacrifices required in boxing, the importance of learning from losses, an…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Willy Gilheaney, who shares his journey from a boxing legacy family to his professional career. Willy discusses his challenges, including weight loss and mental health struggles, and reflects on his transition from amateur to professional boxing. He also shares insights …
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, host Jonathan Millard interviews Bianca Johnson, a boxer making her professional debut after a long hiatus from the sport. Bianca shares her journey from amateur boxing to her current role as a professional, discussing the challenges she faced, including obtaining her boxing license and balancing her career a…
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Martin Hillman, who shares his journey from amateur boxing to the professional arena. Martin discusses his early experiences in boxing, the challenges he faced in his professional debut, and the importance of weight management and nutrition in his career…
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Send us a text Joshua Quartey is a Ghanaian professional boxer with a strong amateur background. Raised in a boxing family, he excelled in the amateur ranks, winning national titles and representing his country at international tournaments. After a brief setback due to COVID-19, Quartey turned pro in 2022 and has quickly built an impressive record.…
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Robert Vincent: Mindfulness and Motivation in Boxing & Future Aspirations Beyond the Ring [1.12]
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Millard interviews professional boxer Rob Vincent, known as 'The Outlaw'. They discuss Rob's journey into boxing, his transition from amateur to professional, the significance of ticket sales in the boxing world, and his aspirations for the future. Rob shares his experiences fighting at icon…
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Linus Udofia: "Not all that glitters is gold." Life Beyond Boxing, his Plans, the Importance of Journeymen in Boxing [1.11]
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews Linus Udofia, a professional boxer from Luton. Linus shares his journey into boxing, starting at the age of 17 for self-defence, and discusses the influences that shaped his career. He reflects on the transition from amateur to professional boxing, the differences i…
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'Starboy' Matt Lawrence: Behind the Name -The Story of Starboy, From Amateur to Pro - Starboy's Transition [1.10]
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Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, Jonathan Millard welcomes 'Starboy' Matt Lawrence, a rising star in the boxing world. They discuss the origins of Starboy's name, his journey from struggling with mental health to finding purpose in boxing, and his aspirations for a professional career. Starboy shares insights into his trainin…
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Sasha Booker: the Road to the Pro's, on future aspirations and moving between the various levels in Boxing [1.9]
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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Sasha Booker, a rising star in the boxing world. Sasha shares her unique journey into boxing, starting from her background in football and how the lockdown led her to discover her passion for the sport. She discusses her transition from amateur to professional boxing, her …
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Lianne Bush: The Challenges of Weight Cutting in Boxing Advice for Aspiring Boxers, weight management, pursuing happiness and retirement from the ring [1.8]
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Send us a text In this conversation, Jonathan Millard interviews Leanne Bush, a professional boxer, about her journey in combat sports. Leanne shares how she initially got into martial arts and her transition to boxing. They discuss the rise of influencer boxing and its impact on the sport. Leanne also talks about her experiences with weight cuttin…
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Codie Smith talks about giving back and his vision for the future, facilities for kids and giving back to his community [1.7]
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Send us a text 00.00 - The Origin Story 02.34 - The Journey 05.40 - Hard Work and Dedication 08.21 - Goals 11.10 - Overcoming Challenge 14.11 - Giving Back to the Community 16.49 - Codie's Vision for the Future 19.45 - Navigating the Politics of Boxing 22.19 - Sports Facilities for Kids 25.08 - Rapid Fire Questions Follow the Guest: BoxRec - https:…
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Sonny Hardy on listening to your body, his spirations for being a world champion and interest in physiotherapy [1.6]
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Send us a text 00.00 - Introduction 03.04 - Transitions 07.52 - World Champions Aspirations 12.00 - Physiotherapy & Coaching 15.51- Upcoming Opportunities 20.02 - Listen to your Body 24.58 - Future Plans Follow: BoxRec - https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1097684 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/sonnyboyhardy Follow us: Jonathan - https://www.instag…
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