Tales from the Ring

About Tales from the Ring

This is an Irish boxing podcast for all boxing fans. Each episode I will sit down with a former boxer or trainer to talk about the highs and lows of their journey in and out of the ring. There will also be episodes that features modern day boxing and the latest stories.

Publisher

James Magee

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2022

Latest episode

22 May 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 May 2026

   Ray Close

   In this episode, I look back at the career of Ray Close. Ray was a very successful amateur boxer at Ledley Hall boxing club were he was trained by the legendary, Herbie Young. He would win multiple Irish titles including back to back Elite titles in 1987 and 1988. I look back at the decision to controversially leave him out of the Olympic team for the Seoul Games in 1988. Ray's pro career would begin later that year ang he would go on to claim Irish and European titles. He is remembered for his battles with Chris Eubank and I look back at their two contests. Finally, I discuss the sad ending to Ray's pro career due to a failed brain scan and give an update on his health to this very day. Ray is an Irish boxing legend and it is important that fans know about his story. I hope you all enjoy this episode.

2. 

   12 Jun 2025

   100 Episodes and Out

   The host reflects on the podcast's journey to 100 episodes and shares future plans, expressing gratitude to guests and listeners for their support.

3. 

   7 Jun 2025

   Michael Conlan (The Pro Years)

   Professional boxer Michael Conlan reflects on his transition to professional boxing after the 2016 Olympics, highlighting successes, setbacks, and his determination to capture a world title, in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Tales from the Ring

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael Conlan
• guest
• Eamonn Magill

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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