The Celtic Warrior

The Celtic Warrior

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live March 9, 2026 Duration: 33:24

He beat Nigel Benn twice. He beat Chris Eubank twice. Former two-weight world champion Steve Collins joins Buncey to reflect on his career, including training in the same gym as Marvin Hagler. He also looks ahead the world title fight between Anthony Cacace and Jazza Dickens in Dublin this weekend.


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