Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to quickly tell you about some others.

My name's Andy Martin and I'm the editor of a team of podcast producers at the BBC in Northern Ireland.

It's a job I really love because we get to tell the stories that really matter to people here,

but which also resonate and apply to listeners around the world.

And because the team is such a diverse

range of skills and strengths, we have trained journalists, people who love digging through

archives, we've got drama and even comedy experts. We really can do those stories justice. So if

you like this podcast, head to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more fascinating stories

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, good evening.

My name is Big Moe, and welcome to the 2024 BBC Radio 5 Live Boxing Awards coming to you from a very secret location.

This evening is about celebrating and recognizing the men and women who have reached the pinnacle of their sport during the last 12 months.

Now usually when I'm announcing in the ring, I'm typically announcing the winner.

But tonight, I'm only going to be reading off the nominees and allowing the winners to be selected and awarded by our panel of judges.

So, without further ado, let's introduce those judges for this evening

ceremony. First, the former IBF middleweight champion of the world, Mr. Darren Barker.

The former WBO super featherweight champion of the world, Mr. Barry Jones.

And finally, your host for this evening, Mr. Steve Bunce.

Take it away, gentlemen.

Big Mo, thank you very much indeed.

The second year we've managed to use you.

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