Macklin's Take #153 - The Big Fight Deep Dive - Eubank vs Collins with Ian Darke

Macklin's Take - Boxing Podcast

07-11-2022 • 1 hr 9 mins

By popular request this week sees the return of the Big Fight Deep Dive, where we take an in-depth look at a key clash from years gone by in the company of somebody who was there.A fight that's been on the list for a long time is Chris Eubank vs Steve Collins from March 18th 1995.Eubank was the long-reigning WBO Super Middleweight champion and maybe the biggest name in British boxing at the time whilst Collins was WBO champ at the weight below and moving up to 168lbs for the first time.It  was a tale of the unexpected from the very beginning with the fight ending up in the tiny town of Millstreet in County Cork and with all manner of things happening in the build-up. Ringside calling the action for Sky Sports was legendary commentator Ian Darke and it was our pleasure to welcome Darkey on board to look back at what was a memorable night. Desire + CapitalRyan and Jamie talking about people talking about Marx, and occasionally Marx himself....Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify The Noco Moto Motorcycle PodcastHosts MotoGPete and Swiggy are on a mission to discuss, rate, ride, and philosophize...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify 1 Star RecruitsA weekly podcast about life and sports featuring 5 Star guests for all us 1 Stars!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices