World Cup Chaos, Stokes Under Fire & Boxing Robbery Claims

About this episode

The episode discusses controversies surrounding the World Cup, cricket captaincy pressures, and boxing match outcomes.

Is this the most inaccessible World Cup ever? Was Steve Clark unprofessional? Who will Ben Shalom sue?  We discuss the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States despite being selected to officiate at the tournament, and debate whether Scotland boss Steve Clarke acted unprofessionally by cancelling a training-ground friendly ahead of the competition. Plus, Wisden editor Lawrence Booth joins us to discuss whether Ben Stokes could face pressure as England captain following his nightclub incident.  We also speak to BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom about Troy Williamson vs Callum Simpson II and the prospect of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, before Lerrone Richards and trainer Dave Coldwell give their verdict on Richards' controversial defeat to Albert Ramirez! YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosts: Adam Catterall & Simon Jordan Podcast producer: Erin Clifford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Catterall, Simon Jordan

Guests: Ben Shalom, Lawrence Booth

Topics covered

• World Cup
• boxing
• sports controversy
• England cricket
• referee issues
• Scotland football
• celebrity incidents

Keywords

• World Cup
• Steve Clark
• Ben Stokes
• boxing
• Omar Artan
• referee
• Troy Williamson
• Anthony Joshua
• Tyson Fury
• Lerrone Richards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BOXXER, Wisden

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