About this episode
The episode explores the challenges boxers face regarding financial and health support and the efforts to create a unified approach to assist them throughout their careers.
Boxing is on the rise with streaming giants now broadcasting major fights and heavy investment from Saudi Arabia reshaping the sport. But for boxers facing money or health problems out of the ring, help is not always easy to come by. As File on 4 Investigates discovers, some in boxing are now working towards a unified approach across the sport, which would help fighters throughout their careers, but can they make it work? Reporter: Kal Sajad Producer: Ashley Kennedy Additional research: Clive Hammond Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Co-ordinators: Ellis Goodwin & Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott Details of organisations offering help and support for the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
People in this episode
Hosts: Kal Sajad, Tim Fernley, Tara McDermott
Topics covered
- boxing
- health issues
- financial support
- sports investment
- streaming
- career support
Keywords
- boxing
- health problems
- financial issues
- Saudi Arabia
- streaming giants
- support organizations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, Saudi Arabia, File on 4, bbc.co.uk/actionline
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