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With his preparation for the Zerafa fight in full swing Tszyu talks about the grudge match and rates potential future international opponents

World ranked middleweight Michael Zerafa gives his #HornTszyu prediction, reflects on the triumph and tragedy of 2019 and discusses controversial plans to fight Anthony Mundine.

With the rest of the sporting world on hold due to COVID-19 Aussie boxers Andrew and Jason Moloney have travelled from their homes in Kingscliff, New South Wales to Las Vegas, USA and are ready to fight!

Daniel 'The Real Deal' Geale did the impossible twice in winning two world title fights as a visitor in Germany, to cement his place in Australian sporting history. He discusses those bouts, two clashes with Anthony Mundine, his fights on the big stage in the USA and what his future holds.

Australian boxer Paul Briggs showed legendary toughness in two memorable world title wars against Tomasz Adamek but it was the man he was outside the ring that inspired fear in those around him. Now a changed man Briggs talks openly with Ben Damon about his highs and lows, including the controversial "farce" when he faced Danny Green.

In one fascinating conversation, former IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Barry Michael discusses his remarkable life inside and outside the boxing ring. Michael tells host Ben Damon about his legendary victory over Lester Ellis, discusses the night he was bitten and bashed by underworld figure Alphonse Gangitano and his gang in a Melbourne nightclub, reveals the three times he was offered money to throw fights and much more.

Our sporting stars are also stuck in lockdown, of course, so what better time to catch up with Aussie big name Jeff Horn! Here are some highlights:-How much training Jeff's done (3:00)-Advice for keeping fit at home (7:00)-Jeff's diet insight (13:00)-The Horn-Tszyu relationship (20:00)-Horn set to go back over losses while he has the time (23:00)

These are the five rising stars in the Australian boxing ranks.Ben Damon sits down for one-on-one chats with all five of these rising stars at a recent PR shoot at Foxtel.They're all set to re-launch boxing on TV in Australia and carry through a growing wave of momentum down under.Jayde Mitchell, Liam Wilson, Brock Jarvis, Issac Hardman and Jai Opetaia all have busy fighting schedules fastly approaching in 2020.This episode is a marathon, but we hope you go the distance with us. They're all worth hearing from. Here's the starting time code of each boxer with Ben:-Mitchell (2:00)-Wilson (30:00)-Jarvis (44:00)-Hardman (58:00)-Opetaia (1:17:00)

Aussie boxing stars Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu are set to do battle in one of the most hotly contested domestic bouts in years.Both sat down with Ben Damon at a recent shoot to discuss where negotiations are at, what would happen if/when they meet in the ring in April and whether it'll be 10 or 12 rounds, and a whole lot more.We'll keep you updated on the Main Event Boxing social media pages and of course at foxsports.com.au when more news comes to hand.

Jeff Fenech just went to hell and back, via Thailand. The 'Marrickville mauler' details his insane near-death experience and open heart surgery in Bangkok to Boxing host Ben Damon.The Boxing legend has vowed to spend the rest of his life trying to be the best version of himself.Fenech underwent open heart surgery to replace an infected heart valve, after being rushed to hospital by ambulance during a boxing training camp.In a revealing and emotional discussion, the hall of fame boxer also explains how he lied in order to fly back and, remarkably, walk his daughter down the aisle ten days later.In a wide-ranging chat Fenech has also spoken for the first time about concerns around a deterioration in his memory and his hopes for the future of boxing.Here are some more details.-An update on Jeff's health (1:00)-What the hell happened? (5:00)-Jeff feared it was the end (15:00)-The help he got from his boxers - Jack Brubaker & Brock Jarvis (17:00)-‘Heart-breaking’ not to be contacted by Jonny Lewis (19:00)-The extend of Jeff's memory loss (20:00)-What can be done to prevent ring deaths? (25:00)-Off the death bed to walking his daughter down the aisle (32:00)-The challenges the sport of boxing now has to deal with (40:00)-Jack Brubaker’s big upcoming fight (46:00)-Fenech’s predictions for Horn vs. Zerafa II and Jeff's huge opportunity (50:00)

Together in studio! Father Kostya is visiting Australia (he currently resides in Russia), as Tim Tszyu announces and prepares for a Main Event showdown with Jack Brukaber on December 6 in Sydney.But the bond this champion father-son duo share seems more like a brotherhood. Hear it for yourself.Both Tim and Kostya join Ben Damon in the Fox Sports podcast studio.Here's some of what they covered, plus some of the highlights:-The Tszyu school of discipline (3:00)-How Tim's wired and how Kostya's influenced that (5:00)-Where Tim would prefer Kostya living... here or Russia?? (9:00)-The bond they share (10:00)-Just to be sure, Kostya, are you retired? (12:00)-The 'horrible' time Tszyu's family's lives after Kostya's Ricky Hatton loss (13:00)-What Zab Juda said to Kostya when they ran into one another, post-KO (16:00)-The extent of the health concerns Kostya battled through after losing to Vince Phillips (17:00)-The lowdown on Tim's opponent Jack Brubaker (21:00)-Kostya reconnecting with Jeff Fenech (22:00)-Advice for Tim in his next fight (28:00)-'Horn's like a rugby player' - Tim's thoughts on the Hornett (32:00)***FREE TICKETS TO TIM'S FIGHT?Want to go in the running to win a double pass to Tim's fight against Jack Brubaker, on December 6 at the ICC, Sydney? We're giving away a double pass to one of our listeners. All you have to do is leave us a review on iTunes, prove it by taking a screenshot and send it to Ben (@ben_damon) on Twitter, producer Phil Prior (@phil_prior) or @MainEventTV and we'll draw someone at random and announce it on one of the next episodes.

In an incredibly honest interview with Main Event presenter Ben Damon, Aussie boxing legend Jeff Fenech talks about his motivation to fix what's wrong in the sport here in Australia.Set aside an hour and engulf the entire chat. You won't be disappointed.Some highlights:-The Marrickville Mauler reveals the concussion-related issues he deals with every day and doing more to protect boxing's current and future athletes.-Fenech thinks it's time Jeff Horn moved on from trainer Glenn Rushton... in fact he's always thought that.-Anthony Mundine should not be stepping back in the ring. Ever.-Getting high (even if it's passively) with Mike Tyson-Fenech's take - the greatest boxers of all time

Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn sits down with Ben Damon, after announcing his next fight - Michael Zerafa, August 31, Bendigo, middleweight.Horn speaks about his move up from the welterweight division, his title defence against Terence Crawford, plus much more. Here are some of the highlights:-The Aussie heavyweight fight Horn would love to see (7:00)-People hating on his win over Manny Pacquiao (9:00)-Why Michael Zerafa now? (18:00)-What Horn's chasing now (24:00)-The Crawford fight and the Crawford experience (27:00)-Thoughts on Manny Pacquiao (30:00)-Thoughts on Teddy Atlas (34:00)-Tim Tszyu's potential (39:00)

Australian Hall of Fame boxer Kostya Tszyu doesn't do many interviews.And despite now being based back in Russia, the 'Thunder from Down Under' speaks to Main Event's Ben Damon, in the build up to Kostya's son Tim fighting current champion Joel Camilleri for the Super Welterweight title.It's Tim Tszyu's first time headlining a pay per view bout on Main Event, live from Sydney's The Star on Wednesday May 15.Tim Tszyu spoke to Ben Damon on the first official Main Event Boxing Podcast, available wherever you listen to your podcasts.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.

The Heavyweight division is as factionalised as it gets right now.But that might be a blessing for Lucas 'Big Daddy' Browne, who fights Brit Dave Allen in London on Sunday morning (AEST), with the card getting underway from 4am in Australia, LIVE on channel 506.Browne's expecting to get "battered, bloodied and bruised" on Sunday against Allen at London's O2 Arena, despite expecting victory.And the winner is right on path for a title shot.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTSHere's what's discussed on this episode:-What went wrong for Browne against Dillian Whyte and what he's done to rectify it (2:00)-Looking back on Browne's time with Ricky Hatton (4:30)-Browne's two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing (5:30)-'I'm fit and ready' (9:00)-Browne's fights since Whyte (10:30)-'Fighting back' after the Whyte loss (15:00)-The mutual respect between Browne and Allen (17:00)-Browne's next opponent David Price (17:30)-Beyond Browne's two-fight Matchroom contract (20:00)-The light at the end of the tunnel if Browne gets through the two Davids (21:00)-Browne's preference for next title fight (22:00)-Browne's prediction for Dave Allen fight (24:30)

For the first time, Tim Tszyu is headlining his own Pay Per View on Main Event.The Super Welterweight has a title fight against the Australian champion Joel Camilleri, Wednesday May 15 at The Star, Sydney.Tszyu is the first guest on this brand new podcast, sitting down with broadcaster Ben Damon.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST.

Boxing presenter Ben Damon is launching a brand new boxing podcast, with son-of-a-gun Tim Tszyu booked as the very first guest.Hit 'subscribe' and stay tuned.