The First Round with Darren Barker

• Malik Scott's New Star You NEED to Know About! - Ezra Taylor Podcast

  Undefeated British light-heavyweight Ezra Taylor is no longer a rising star — he’s a serious contender with elite ambitions. In this gripping conversation with former world champion Darren Barker, Ezra lays out his path to boxing’s summit.With 12 wins, 8 KOs, and a WBC International belt already under his name, Ezra doesn’t pull punches. He wants the best — Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, Callum Smith, and David Benavidez. And he’s not talking dream fights. He’s talking next fights.🎙️ In This Episode:Callouts with conviction – Why Ezra believes he’s a threat to Bivol & Beterbiev right now.From amateur frustration to pro focus – The missed weigh-in that changed his life and set him on a world-title path.Malik Scott & LA training – How training in America transformed his discipline, stamina, and style.No plan B – Faith, purpose, and sacrifice: the mindset that drives Ezra through every setback.The Tommy Fury challenge – Why Ezra demanded to face Tommy’s past opponent — and made a statement.September showdown? – The personal grudge with Louis Edmondson that could explode in Nottingham.🧠 Plus:His Mount Rushmore of boxing, thoughts on Beterbiev vs Bivol III, Dubois vs Usyk 2, and what it really takes to make it in modern boxing.Follow First Round TV for more raw, honest conversations with the sport’s future legends.

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• Viddal Riley: KSI, Mayweather & Millions! Why He Left It All To Pursue Boxing Dream.

  Viddal Riley: From YouTube Corner to British Champion | First Round TVMost people know Viddal Riley as KSI’s boxing coach. But what they’ve missed is the fighter behind the trainer — an 8-time national champion who walked away from fame to chase real legacy in the sport.In this episode, Viddal joins Darren Barker to talk about:Coaching KSI, Bezinga & the SidemenHis childhood in the gym under his father’s watchLosing twice and being told: “Quit, or go pro”Signing with Floyd Mayweather Promotions and fighting in VegasWhy he had zero nerves before the biggest fight of his lifeWhat the British title means — and who he wants nextThis isn’t a YouTuber story. This is a fighter’s journey — raw, grounded, and focused on greatness.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your boxing fix.🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube: @FirstRoundTV📲 Follow @firstroundtv | Hosted by Darren BarkerViddal Riley, KSI boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul, Boxxer, Sky Sports Boxing, British Champion, Viddal Riley vs Aloys Jr, The Sidemen, Behzinga, Lawrence Okolie, Anthony Joshua, YouTube boxing, Viddal Riley interview, Darren Barker, First Round TV, Real boxer vs YouTuber, Cruiserweight, Mayweather Promotions

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• Josh Padley: The Electrician Who Fought For A World Title On 4 days Notice! Full Rock Story Revealed

  What would you do if your phone rang during dinner… and on the other end, someone asked if you were ready to fight Shakur Stevenson for the world title — in four days?In this unbelievable episode, Josh Padley joins Darren Barker to tell the real-life Rocky story that shook the boxing world. One moment, he’s installing solar panels in Doncaster. The next, he’s flying business class to Saudi Arabia to face one of the best fighters on the planet with no camp, no preparation, and everything to lose.From skipping dinner and jumping on the scales to being dropped by perfectly placed body shots on a sold-out Saudi card, Josh opens up about grit, fear, belief, and opportunity — and how saying “yes” at the right time changed his life forever.💬 Josh also reveals:What it felt like to fight Shakur Stevenson with no sparringThe call-up story that started mid-meal with “Watch your weight, lad.”How he made weight overnight — and what broke him in the ringBuying a kettle with Alexa as his first big-money purchaseLife as a working-class fighter: work vans, robot hoovers & Wembley dreamsHis new life as a full-time pro with MatchroomHis 5-year goal to win a world title — and who he wants nextThis is one of the wildest and most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard on First Round. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that dreams still happen — even if you're not in camp — this episode is for you.

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• Hamzah Sheeraz: The Future Face of British Boxing Reveals all! Nearly Gave Up Boxing. Money, Deceit, KO'ing Berlanga, Canelo Fight

  Hamzah Sheeraz joins Darren Barker on First Round TV for his most honest, raw and revealing interview yet.From growing up without a father figure to working as an apprentice electrician at 15 just to help his family eat, Hamzah opens up about the pressure, pain, and sacrifice behind his rise through boxing. He shares the emotional aftermath of his controversial draw with Carlos Adames, the brutal silence that followed, and the people who turned their backs when the wins stopped.Hamzah reflects on what it really takes to reach the top, how the wrong people nearly derailed his career, and why he’s now rebuilt his mindset, team, and weight class under new trainer Andy Lee. He talks captaincy at Riyadh’s 5v5, facing the toughest puncher he’s ever been in with, and chasing greatness at 168lbs — with Edgar Berlanga next, and Canelo in his sights.This is the untold story of Britain’s most exciting middleweight contender.🎙 Topics include:Growing up in East London without a dadWorking to support his mum at age 15The Adames fight and post-fight backlashTaking full accountability for defeatWhy he changed trainers and moved to 168lbsLife-changing moments inside and outside the ringBeing captain at the Riyadh 5v5His relationship with His ExcellencyFaith, pressure, and boxing’s brutal truthsCanelo aspirations and redemption🎧 Listen now and get inside the mind of boxing’s most quietly dangerous contender.💼 Sponsor: Get 4 extra months of NordVPN on a 2-year plan: https://nordvpn.com/firstroundBoxing, Boxer, British Boxing, Sports, Heavyweight boxing, Boxing legends, Boxing talk, Boxing History, Boxing Champions,

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• Dave Allen: The Most Honest Boxer in Britain, Boxing Saved Me From Myself, I will knock out Johnny Fisher

  Dave Allen is back – and he’s not holding back. In this emotional and unpredictable conversation with Darren Barker, the White Rhino revisits the highs and brutal lows of his career.From sparring Tyson Fury and Usyk and getting battered by Tony Yoka, to being called a “fat pig” in France and paying to fight on the small hall scene – this is a deep dive into boxing’s most unlikely cult hero.Now training kids in Doncaster and preparing for one last shot against Johnny Fisher, Dave reveals what keeps him in the game… and what nearly took him out.⚠️ Don’t miss this one if you care about the man behind the gloves.💼 Sponsor: Get 4 extra months of NordVPN on a 2-year plan: https://nordvpn.com/firstround

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