Liam Smith joins Darren Barker on First Round TV to deliver one of the most honest and powerful interviews in British boxing. From the rough streets of Liverpool to world title glory, Liam tells the full story — no filters, no fluff.

In this deeply personal conversation, Liam opens up about:

🧒 Growing up in a boxing-mad household with the legendary Smith brothers

🥊 Sparring in the living room as kids — with ornaments flying!

🏆 Becoming Liverpool’s first world champion in 22 years

💔 The pain of politics in amateur boxing — and why he turned pro early

💥 Fighting Canelo Alvarez in Texas and why he was convinced he’d win

🧠 The mental toll of boxing and watching his brothers fight

💸 Being short-changed for the Canelo fight — and his biggest regrets

🛑 The truth about the Chris Eubank Jr. rematch

🇬🇧 Why the British Title still eats away at him — and the belt they never got to keep

⚽️ And how football nearly stole him away from boxing…

This is Liam Smith like you’ve never seen him before — reflective, open, and fiercely proud of his journey.

👊 Whether you're a hardcore fight fan or just love real human stories, this one hits hard.

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.

Viddal Riley: From YouTube Corner to British Champion | First Round TV

Most 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 Sidemen
• His childhood in the gym under his father’s watch
• Losing twice and being told: “Quit, or go pro”
• Signing with Floyd Mayweather Promotions and fighting in Vegas
• Why he had zero nerves before the biggest fight of his life
• What the British title means — and who he wants next

This 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

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