This week, Derek and John are joined by professional boxer and lifelong Wanderers fan, Alex Murphy!
Alex outlines what the lifestyle is like to be a boxer, as well as all of his favourite Wanderers memories growing up.
His next professional fight is on Saturday 24th January 2026 and will be his first title fight - tickets are available to join Alex at the Co-Op Arena now by messaging Alex directly across all of his social media accounts.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Start
3:14 - Fighting for a Commonwealth Silver title belt
6:53 - How taking fights works
8:05 - Fighting with only 12 days preparation
12:29 - What a training camp is like
14:07 - Sparring
17:22 - Making weight
22:20 - Deciding to become a boxer
26:15 - The Wanderers fans who follow Alex
27:27 - Life as a Wanderers fan
31:49 - Being in the stand at Wanderers
36:36 - The upcoming fight in January
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