5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Half-Time Report with Bellew and Frampton

What has been the fight of the year so far? Which performance stood out above all the rest? And what has been boxing's lowest moment of 2026? Tony Bellew and Carl Frampton join Buncey to review the first six months of the year, debating the biggest talking points and the British world champions who have made their mark. They also ask whether anything will top the epic heavyweight battle between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois in Manchester.

Moses Itauma Returns

Is Filip Hrgovic a step too far, too soon for Moses Itauma? Buncey sits down with the heavyweight prospect to discuss the biggest fight of his career so far, whether he's getting the recognition he feels he deserves, and why he believes he's ready for the challenge. We also hear from his manager, Francis Warren, and from Hrgovic himself.

The Piranha's Next Bite

Is Ryan Garner ready to take the next step and mix it with the elite of the super-featherweight division? The Southampton fighter takes on Italy's Michael Magnesi for the interim WBC super-featherweight title at St Mary's Stadium this Saturday. Garner joins Buncey to reflect on his journey so far, the setbacks and frustrations he's had to overcome, and why he believes now is the time to prove he belongs at world level.

Katie's Last Dance

Will Croke Park ever see a bigger night than the one that awaits Katie Taylor when she steps into the ring for one final time? Buncey sits down with Katie to reflect on her remarkable journey, the long road to finally bringing this event to life, and what retirement might hold when the gloves are eventually hung up. We also hear from her manager, Brian Peters, who reveals how the team got the historic occasion over the line.

Dana White UNFILTERED

What does Dana White really think about Eddie Hearn, boxing's sanctioning bodies and the reaction to him getting involved in the sport? Buncey sits down with the boss of Zuffa Boxing to find out. White doesn't hold back as he gives his honest take on boxing, the people who run it and the changes he thinks the sport needs. It's a candid, outspoken and at times controversial chat with a man who’s not scared of ruffling a few feathers.