Podcast appearances and mentions of Callum Smith

Yesterday, Russian drones hit a passenger train near the Poland-Ukraine border; a journalist tells us what she was thinking as those drones flew over her own train. The Prime Minister is wooing international investors to support Canadian projects -- but NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canadians should be wary of the idea that we need outside investment to strengthen the economy.Over his long career, no one ever knocked the late Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo down; his daughter tells us his main support through the toughest fights of his life was his family. To deal with the stresses of our current moment, a San Francisco woman gathers a hundred people to scream together -- and it's a total shriek show. 23-year-old racecar driver Callum Smith was born without arms, so he steers with his left foot ­­-- and now, he's signed his first contract to be a professional driver. When we say competitors in a New Jersey half-marathon were frustrated to find themselves slogging their way through waist-high water due to flash-flooding yesterday, we mean they had it up to here. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that's sorry to keep you wading.

MOSES ITAUMA vs. FILIP HRGOVIC is HERE! The IBF Heavyweight Championship is on the line as two of the most dangerous heavyweights in boxing collide. Can Itauma continue his rapid rise, or will Hrgovic use his experience to capture the title? We've also got Sam Noakes vs. Denys Berinchyk, Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer, and a massive lineup of upcoming fights. Then it's time for the latest boxing news and rumors, including a major update on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, questions about whether Conor Benn is overtrained ahead of his fight with Ryan Garcia, and big changes coming to DAZN after its acquisition of EverPass.

We are back with a HUGE heavyweight title showdown in England and one of the all time ladies fighter's EVER joins us. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to get into it all.Fist, it's a preview of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN PPV main event at The O2 Arena in LodnonMoses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic, for vacant the IBF heavyweight title Itauma Iook to join likes Tyson, Spinks and even Ali, at having so few pro fights and or at such a young age to win a portion or the whole heavyweight crown.Next, it's Saturday's ProBoxTV main event in Los AngelesLester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic, for Martinez's WBC interim super middleweight title.  The 168 lb. division is definitely fertile with names and fights. Can Martinez join in?Also, Saturday's MVP ESPN+ card in Birmingham, England Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron, WBC/WBA/WBO women's junior middleweight unification. A very intriguing women's showdown with two of the best active fighters in the sport. And, Caroline Dubois vs. Amelia Moore, for Dubois' WBC/WBO women's lightweight title in the co-feature. Next our KATIE TAYLOR interviewSeptember 5th (DAZN) at Croke Park with an 80,000 sellout – in Dublin, Ireland, she fights her farewell fight. Taylor faces Flora Pili for the undisputed women's junior welterweight title. Taylor defends WBO/IBF/WBA and also fights for the vacant WBC title she previously held. She talks with Dan about it all. Next, some newsLineal/three-belt light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and WBO interim titlist Callum Smith made a deal for their mandatory fight and the WBO purse bid scheduled for Thursday was canceled. RCC Promotions will promote the bout and is planning it for December 12 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, sources with knowledge of the plans told Dan mid-week.Next, Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title in the main event of a Golden Boy card on October 10 (DAZN) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. In the co-feature: WBC/WBA flyweight titleholder Ricardo Sandoval will defend against lineal and WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo, who will move up two weight classes for the fight he has called for. And intriguing night in the motor city.Next, WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora will defend against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj on Oct. 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on “The Fight” series (DAZN, TNT, truTV). Also on the card: WBA featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda in the co-feature and the rescheduled return of former two-division titlist Jermall Charlo against Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight bout.  Then, the unification fight that was recently agreed to between WBO/IBF titlist Emanuel Navarrete and WBC titleholder O'Shaquie Foster will in fact be for all three titles, as the WBO has signed off on it and given Navarrete a second exception. The presser will be next week in San Antonio to announce. Also – Foster signs contract extension with Top Rank announced Thursday  Also, unified women's junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will move up to lightweight and challenge IBF titleholder Elif Nur Turhan in the headliner of the MVPW-07 card that will feature four women's world title bouts on Nov. 8 (ESPN, ESPN+) at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, MVP announced.  Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We are back with a HUGE heavyweight title showdown in England and one of the all time ladies fighter's EVER joins us. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to get into it all.Fist, it's a preview of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN PPV main event at The O2 Arena in LodnonMoses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic, for vacant the IBF heavyweight title Itauma Iook to join likes Tyson, Spinks and even Ali, at having so few pro fights and or at such a young age to win a portion or the whole heavyweight crown.Next, it's Saturday's ProBoxTV main event in Los AngelesLester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic, for Martinez's WBC interim super middleweight title.  The 168 lb. division is definitely fertile with names and fights. Can Martinez join in?Also, Saturday's MVP ESPN+ card in Birmingham, England Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron, WBC/WBA/WBO women's junior middleweight unification. A very intriguing women's showdown with two of the best active fighters in the sport. And, Caroline Dubois vs. Amelia Moore, for Dubois' WBC/WBO women's lightweight title in the co-feature. Next our KATIE TAYLOR interviewSeptember 5th (DAZN) at Croke Park with an 80,000 sellout – in Dublin, Ireland, she fights her farewell fight. Taylor faces Flora Pili for the undisputed women's junior welterweight title. Taylor defends WBO/IBF/WBA and also fights for the vacant WBC title she previously held. She talks with Dan about it all. Next, some newsLineal/three-belt light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and WBO interim titlist Callum Smith made a deal for their mandatory fight and the WBO purse bid scheduled for Thursday was canceled. RCC Promotions will promote the bout and is planning it for December 12 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, sources with knowledge of the plans told Dan mid-week.Next, Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title in the main event of a Golden Boy card on October 10 (DAZN) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. In the co-feature: WBC/WBA flyweight titleholder Ricardo Sandoval will defend against lineal and WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo, who will move up two weight classes for the fight he has called for. And intriguing night in the motor city.Next, WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora will defend against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj on Oct. 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on “The Fight” series (DAZN, TNT, truTV). Also on the card: WBA featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda in the co-feature and the rescheduled return of former two-division titlist Jermall Charlo against Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight bout.  Then, the unification fight that was recently agreed to between WBO/IBF titlist Emanuel Navarrete and WBC titleholder O'Shaquie Foster will in fact be for all three titles, as the WBO has signed off on it and given Navarrete a second exception. The presser will be next week in San Antonio to announce. Also – Foster signs contract extension with Top Rank announced Thursday  Also, unified women's junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will move up to lightweight and challenge IBF titleholder Elif Nur Turhan in the headliner of the MVPW-07 card that will feature four women's world title bouts on Nov. 8 (ESPN, ESPN+) at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, MVP announced.  Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

(0:00) - Intro (6:34) - Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic preview (21:43) - Betting odds for Itauma-Hrgovic (26:56) - Lester Martinez kicks off new ProBox era (41:20) - Mayer vs. Cameron preview (45:14) - Dmitry Bivol vs. Callum Smith announced (47:14) - Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi announced for Oct. 10th (49:50) - Fundora vs. Hadribeaj announced for Oct. 17th on TNT (58:10) - The Money Team Law Firm

(0:00) - Intro (6:34) - Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic preview (21:43) - Betting odds for Itauma-Hrgovic (26:56) - Lester Martinez kicks off new ProBox era (41:20) - Mayer vs. Cameron preview (45:14) - Dmitry Bivol vs. Callum Smith announced (47:14) - Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi announced for Oct. 10th (49:50) - Fundora vs. Hadribeaj announced for Oct. 17th on TNT (58:10) - The Money Team Law Firm

A title win for Tefimo Lopez, a tough night in victory for a women's great and is the Fury-Joshua fight in serious jeopardy over lack of payment to AJ??? We cover it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return to go over it all.They start with Saturday night's PBC/DAZN PPV at T-Mobile in Las VegasTeofimo Lopez W12 by majority decision over Rolando Romero and wins WBA 147 lb. title. What was up with the close cards in a very clear Lopez win. And, what's next for Teo in a loaded weltereweight division?In the co-feature, Yoenli Hernandez W10 in a close call also over Francisco Daniel Veron. Big future for the Cuban Hernandez. We have more.Plus, Gary Antonio Russell decisions Victor Santillan, wins WBA interim 122 lb. position and prospect  Carlos Utria W10 in another messy decision over Israel Mercado at junior welterweight.Then, they talk Friday night's MVP/TikTok card at Pechanga resort in Temecula, Calif.Amanda Serrano W10 maj Lucrecia Manzur, retains WBO/WBA women's 126 lb. The boys disagree with each other on who won this one. And also, lightwieght rising prospect Jahmal Harvey KO2 of Hammet Keb, too.Then, some news,We have the latest on the AJ-Fury saga, as Matchroom's Eddie Hearn went on the offensive about details of the ongoing dispute to alter the fight contract and have it in the USA, reportedly at Madison Square Garden. T.J. raises what the real issue could currently be- Joshua hasn't recevied some or most of his money from last month's Kristian Prenga fight. The probable mega-fight of Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez looking like Feb/March at a stadium in Japan, per reports from Japan. But looks like, as the WBA bantamweight titlist, Bam probably first facing IBF titlist Christian Medina in unification fight later this year, That fight could be on the Canelo-Mbilli card Oct. 31. in Saudi Arabia.Next, the expected news for Xander Zayas, coming off knockout loss to Boots Ennis in June that cost him his unified junior middleweight title, is moving up to middleweight for his next bout.Horrible news, as former WBO bantamweight and IBF junior bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was murdered in an ambush at his home on Friday in his native South Africa. Dan has the latest.With no deal made by the deadline, the WBO announced it will hold a purse bid on August 27 (Thursday) for the fight between unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith. We have more on whether Bivol just vacates the WBO belt or would he fight this fight?Hear it all as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

A title win for Tefimo Lopez, a tough night in victory for a women's great and is the Fury-Joshua fight in serious jeopardy over lack of payment to AJ??? We cover it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return to go over it all.They start with Saturday night's PBC/DAZN PPV at T-Mobile in Las VegasTeofimo Lopez W12 by majority decision over Rolando Romero and wins WBA 147 lb. title. What was up with the close cards in a very clear Lopez win. And, what's next for Teo in a loaded weltereweight division?In the co-feature, Yoenli Hernandez W10 in a close call also over Francisco Daniel Veron. Big future for the Cuban Hernandez. We have more.Plus, Gary Antonio Russell decisions Victor Santillan, wins WBA interim 122 lb. position and prospect  Carlos Utria W10 in another messy decision over Israel Mercado at junior welterweight.Then, they talk Friday night's MVP/TikTok card at Pechanga resort in Temecula, Calif.Amanda Serrano W10 maj Lucrecia Manzur, retains WBO/WBA women's 126 lb. The boys disagree with each other on who won this one. And also, lightwieght rising prospect Jahmal Harvey KO2 of Hammet Keb, too.Then, some news,We have the latest on the AJ-Fury saga, as Matchroom's Eddie Hearn went on the offensive about details of the ongoing dispute to alter the fight contract and have it in the USA, reportedly at Madison Square Garden. T.J. raises what the real issue could currently be- Joshua hasn't recevied some or most of his money from last month's Kristian Prenga fight. The probable mega-fight of Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez looking like Feb/March at a stadium in Japan, per reports from Japan. But looks like, as the WBA bantamweight titlist, Bam probably first facing IBF titlist Christian Medina in unification fight later this year, That fight could be on the Canelo-Mbilli card Oct. 31. in Saudi Arabia.Next, the expected news for Xander Zayas, coming off knockout loss to Boots Ennis in June that cost him his unified junior middleweight title, is moving up to middleweight for his next bout.Horrible news, as former WBO bantamweight and IBF junior bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was murdered in an ambush at his home on Friday in his native South Africa. Dan has the latest.With no deal made by the deadline, the WBO announced it will hold a purse bid on August 27 (Thursday) for the fight between unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith. We have more on whether Bivol just vacates the WBO belt or would he fight this fight?Hear it all as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

This week on talkBOXING, in association with DAZN, Simon Jordan, Paul Smith and Spencer Oliver are joined by former world champion Callum Smith.The guys discuss Callum's being ordered to fight Dmitry Bivol for the WBO world light-heavyweight title, Joe Joyce taking another defeat and finish the show by discussing some of the most entertaining fights to come before the end of 2026!Check out talkSPORT's Socials:

We're back and ready for a lighter weekend where the most prominent fight is in Russia, of all places. But, we've got a huge name joining us to discuss his new multi-fight promotional deal, and fight news, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!' Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are ready to go over it all.First, they preview of Saturday's IBA/Epic Sports card on DAZN in MoscowMurat Gassiev vs. Peter Kadiru, for Gassiev's WBA “regular” heavyweight title. We go over the matchup with the last minute repladcement German and the tepid impact the fight will likely have, but it's a fight for a portion of the heavyweight crown.In the co-feature Englishman Joe Joyce vs. Russian prospect Artem Suslenkov, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Does Joyce have anything left or will the Russian mow him down?Then, hear Shakur Stevenson one on one with DanHe is interviewed hours after the Thursday announcement of his signing with Zuffa Boxing. They disucss what it means for his next fight and when, etc.? Next, some newsWBA welterweight titlist Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez announced, presser was Thursday in LA. Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena. We go over it.Also announced at their presser – PBC/DAZN deal. We go over some of the details and is it eventually the end of PBC on Amazon Prime?The back and forth over the timing of Fury-Joshua continues – Turki Alashikh says the fight will be in the U.K. if the main event is at 2 a.m. London time to accommodate U.S. prime time on Netflix, there's usually an 11 pm local time  curfew for Wembley events. What are we doing here?!Former unified heavyweight titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr., who has boxed just three times this decade, will return to the ring to fight on DAZN after signing a multi-fight promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing.And, the WBO a expected has ordered lineal/unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith to begin negotiating the mandatory fight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back and ready for a lighter weekend where the most prominent fight is in Russia, of all places. But, we've got a huge name joining us to discuss his new multi-fight promotional deal, and fight news, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!' Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are ready to go over it all.First, they preview of Saturday's IBA/Epic Sports card on DAZN in MoscowMurat Gassiev vs. Peter Kadiru, for Gassiev's WBA “regular” heavyweight title. We go over the matchup with the last minute repladcement German and the tepid impact the fight will likely have, but it's a fight for a portion of the heavyweight crown.In the co-feature Englishman Joe Joyce vs. Russian prospect Artem Suslenkov, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Does Joyce have anything left or will the Russian mow him down?Then, hear Shakur Stevenson one on one with DanHe is interviewed hours after the Thursday announcement of his signing with Zuffa Boxing. They disucss what it means for his next fight and when, etc.? Next, some newsWBA welterweight titlist Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez announced, presser was Thursday in LA. Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena. We go over it.Also announced at their presser – PBC/DAZN deal. We go over some of the details and is it eventually the end of PBC on Amazon Prime?The back and forth over the timing of Fury-Joshua continues – Turki Alashikh says the fight will be in the U.K. if the main event is at 2 a.m. London time to accommodate U.S. prime time on Netflix, there's usually an 11 pm local time  curfew for Wembley events. What are we doing here?!Former unified heavyweight titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr., who has boxed just three times this decade, will return to the ring to fight on DAZN after signing a multi-fight promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing.And, the WBO a expected has ordered lineal/unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith to begin negotiating the mandatory fight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesOleksandr Usyk vacates all of his heavyweight titles.Al Haymon Rips Floyd Mayweather in Scathing Unearthed Audio.Gervonta Davis has been stripped of his WBA Lightweight title and named champion-in-recess.Errol Spence and Jermall Charlo hold a joint media workout.Dmitry Bivol has decided to face Callum Smith next. EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownXander Zayas vs. Jaron EnnisRayo Valenzuela vs. Edwin De Los Santos 2Ezra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Booking the Territory: Businessman or BoxerQuick HitsJoe Cordina out, Albert Bell in against Abdullah Mason next week. Lester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic announced. Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott officially announcedRead the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

We're back and do we have tons to go over, starting with Jaron "Boots" Ennis' huge KO win to become the unified 154 lb. champ Saturday night in Brooklyn. Also, hear from a world champ ready to defend and also lots of juicy fight news on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the recap of Saturday night's Matchroom/Top Rank DAZN PPV card in Brooklyn, NY “Boots” Ennis Scorches Xander Zayas in a TKO 7 and wins WBO/WBA junior middieweight titles. A tremendous showing by Boots, but give Zayas credit as he got off the canvas and had the challenger hurt, but succumbed later in the middle of the fight. What now for both of these guys after a tremendous battle?Then, on the undercard- Junior welterweight Emiliano Vargas TKO4 Bryce MillsLight heavyweight Ben Whittaker TKO2 Richie Rivera and Middleweight Jahi Tucker W10 Euri Cedeno. Dan has thoughts on all three of these bouts. Next it's an interiew with Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington He defends the WBC featherweight title vs. Rene Palacios in co-feature of the July 4th Top Rank DAZN card & first edition of “The Fight” simulcasting on TNT and truTV from Cleveland, OH. "Shu Shu" is a great talker and you'll hear that loud and clear. Thenk some newsLineal heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBC, IBF and WBA titles on Friday in a surprising move and then, on Saturday the WBC votes to elevate Agit Kabayel from interim to full title status. Now, what's next for Usyk? And, whom does Kabayel fight?Next, Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli is now postponed from September 12th to a date TBA in late October. Dan has more from Canelo's side on what's really going on here, besides the speculation that this is all about the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn fight taking that primetime slot for that September Saturday night.Continuing, Dmitry Bivoll's manager Vadim Kornilov, who Dan was texting with this weekend, says the  light heavyweight champion is scheduled for July 23 left elbow surgery to clean up loose particles. He plans to fight before the end of the year and the WBO will order the Callum Smith mandatory.And, Tank Davis is stripped by of WBA lightweight title and made “in recess champion." So, they ordered Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the vacant title later this year. We have more.It's all on this edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back and do we have tons to go over, starting with Jaron "Boots" Ennis' huge KO win to become the unified 154 lb. champ Saturday night in Brooklyn. Also, hear from a world champ ready to defend and also lots of juicy fight news on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the recap of Saturday night's Matchroom/Top Rank DAZN PPV card in Brooklyn, NY “Boots” Ennis Scorches Xander Zayas in a TKO 7 and wins WBO/WBA junior middieweight titles. A tremendous showing by Boots, but give Zayas credit as he got off the canvas and had the challenger hurt, but succumbed later in the middle of the fight. What now for both of these guys after a tremendous battle?Then, on the undercard- Junior welterweight Emiliano Vargas TKO4 Bryce MillsLight heavyweight Ben Whittaker TKO2 Richie Rivera and Middleweight Jahi Tucker W10 Euri Cedeno. Dan has thoughts on all three of these bouts. Next it's an interiew with Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington He defends the WBC featherweight title vs. Rene Palacios in co-feature of the July 4th Top Rank DAZN card & first edition of “The Fight” simulcasting on TNT and truTV from Cleveland, OH. "Shu Shu" is a great talker and you'll hear that loud and clear. Thenk some newsLineal heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBC, IBF and WBA titles on Friday in a surprising move and then, on Saturday the WBC votes to elevate Agit Kabayel from interim to full title status. Now, what's next for Usyk? And, whom does Kabayel fight?Next, Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli is now postponed from September 12th to a date TBA in late October. Dan has more from Canelo's side on what's really going on here, besides the speculation that this is all about the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn fight taking that primetime slot for that September Saturday night.Continuing, Dmitry Bivoll's manager Vadim Kornilov, who Dan was texting with this weekend, says the  light heavyweight champion is scheduled for July 23 left elbow surgery to clean up loose particles. He plans to fight before the end of the year and the WBO will order the Callum Smith mandatory.And, Tank Davis is stripped by of WBA lightweight title and made “in recess champion." So, they ordered Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the vacant title later this year. We have more.It's all on this edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Zak Chelli, Leon Hughes and Al Siesta.Chelli reviews his upset win over David Morrell, is eyeing a fight with Callum Smith next and reveals he dropped Ben Whittaker in sparring.Hughes reflects on the start of his career and he states he wants to go on to become the face of Zuffa.Siesta previews his fighter Murat Gassiev's heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka and he'd like Gassiev to take on Moses Itauma should he emerge victorious.They also discuss Tyson Fury appearing at UFC Freedom 250, with Fury teasing a 'big announcement' regarding his future.-•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Oleksandr Usyk verteidigte am Samstagabend seinen WBC-Schwergewichtstitel gegen den ehemaligen Kickbox-Champion Rico Verhoeven. Der Ukrainer stoppte Verhoeven in der 11. Runde durch technischen Knockout vor den Pyramiden von Gizeh in Ägypten.  Bis zum Abbruch durch Ringrichter Mark Lyson machte der 37-jährige Niederländer eine gute Figur in seinem zweiten Profiboxduell überhaupt und ließ den ungeschlagenen Routinier Usyk teils schlecht aussehen. Der 39-jährige Titelverteidiger hatte Probleme in den Kampf zu kommen, war zu statisch und setzte zu wenig Treffer. Verhoeven boxte unorthodox, lief stets agressiv nach vorne, brachte harte Hände ins Ziel und lag bei vielen Box-Experten nach Punkten vorne.  Der Abbruch in Runde 11 erfolgte eine Sekunde vor dem Ende der Runde und kam für viele Box-Fans zu früh. Mit seiner überzeugenden Leistung empfahl sich Verhoeven für einen Rückkampf. Gleichzeitig wartet auch Agit Kabayel weiterhin auf seine Chance auf einen WM-Kampf gegen Usyk. Rückblick: Amari Jones vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri Robin Sirwan Safar vs. Yamil Alberto Peralta Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven  Jack Catterall vs. Shakhram Giyasov Frank Sanchez vs. Richard Torrez Jr. Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Alem Begic Ermal Hadribeaj vs. Bakary Samake Mourad Aliev vs. Raphael Akpejiori Vorschau: Roman Fress vs. Armend Xhoxhaj Denis Radovan vs. TBA Dmitrii Bivol vs. Michael Eifert Vadim Tukov vs. Sebastian Horacio Papeschi Mukhammad Shekhov vs. Yerny Betancourt Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Jose Velasquez Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Alexander Espinoza Amanda Serrano vs. Cheyenne Hanson Lourdes Juarez vs. Yokasta Valle Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm O’Shaquie Foster vs. Raymond Ford Adam Azim vs. Steve Claggett Juergen Uldedaj vs. Muhsin Cason News: WBO: Dmitrii Bivol oder Michael Eifert müssen als nächstes gegen Callum Smith kämpfen. Eddie Hearn: „Conor Benn bot mir 250.000 Dollar an, um meinen Mund zu halten“. Justin Schmager verletzt. Alen Rahimic boxt am 6. Juni gegen Eduardo Bajak. Flensburg boxt 3.0 mit Freddy Kiwitt und Lara Lochmann am 13. Juni live auf DAZN. Abschiedskampf von Felix Sturm am 11. Juli in Stuttgart gegen Granit Stein. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FybWKXezqxQ Foto: DAZN, Bearbeitung: Boxpodcast

What does purpose demand when affordability and supply chains intersect? Retail and consumer-facing sectors operate at the frontline of cost-of-living pressures. Leaders must navigate supplier relationships, workforce expectations and consumer affordability simultaneously. This episode examines how fairness is interpreted across interconnected value chains. What responsibility does a leader hold upstream and downstream? How are trade-offs made transparent? Purpose becomes the anchor that clarifies responsibility across complex economic ecosystems — ensuring commercial viability does not erode trust. Key Themes: System-wide fairness and accountability Supply chain responsibility Cost-of-living pressures Transparency and stakeholder trust Callum Smith, Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer Kmart Australia Limited and Dr Peter Collins - Executive Director, Peter Collins and Associates 

We're back with title fight action in England and Atlanta and some fight news, as it's the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the preview of the Saturday Queensberry DAZN card in Manchester, EnglandFabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois, for Wardley's WBO heavyweight title. This has the possibility of being fireworks early and should be quite the atmosphere.Also on the undercard David Morrell vs. Zak Chelli, 10 rounds, light heavyweights, as Morrell gets a fight after his Callum Smith main event was cancelled a couple of weeks ago due to Smtih injury. Then, a preview of Saturday night's Salita Promotions DAZN main event in AtlantaAngelo Leo vs. Ra'eese Aleem, 12 rounds, for Leo's IBF featherweight title. Leo has some big title wins, but Aleem may be poised for an upset, too. And, a quick Preview of Sunday night's Paramount+ Zuffa main event in Las VegasShane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk, 10 rounds, middleweights. A solid second level, non title fight in the main event. Then, some fight newsWBO welterweight Devin Haney and "Zuffa Boxing" in talks for a multi-fight promotional deal. However, T.J. wants to make clear what's "Zuffa" and what's actually Turki Alashikh paying for and putting a fight on PPV that has nothing to do with "Zuffa Boxing."Next, Junto Nakatani is diagnosed with a broken orbit bone by his left eye. It apparently happened on a right uppercut in round 11 of the loss to Inoue Saturday night. He will be out a while.Also, the official announcement of WBO lightweight titleholder Abdullah Mason's first defense, a Cleveland homecoming vs. Joe Cordina on DAZN July 4 with WBC featherweight titlist Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington's first defense vs. Rene Palacios in the co-feature. An intriguing card on the famous holiday.And, a new date for British rising phenom heavyweight Moses Itauma – moving off a July 25th main event date, so as not to go same day as the Anthony Joshua-Prenga PPV. Dan has more.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back with title fight action in England and Atlanta and some fight news, as it's the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the preview of the Saturday Queensberry DAZN card in Manchester, EnglandFabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois, for Wardley's WBO heavyweight title. This has the possibility of being fireworks early and should be quite the atmosphere.Also on the undercard David Morrell vs. Zak Chelli, 10 rounds, light heavyweights, as Morrell gets a fight after his Callum Smith main event was cancelled a couple of weeks ago due to Smtih injury. Then, a preview of Saturday night's Salita Promotions DAZN main event in AtlantaAngelo Leo vs. Ra'eese Aleem, 12 rounds, for Leo's IBF featherweight title. Leo has some big title wins, but Aleem may be poised for an upset, too. And, a quick Preview of Sunday night's Paramount+ Zuffa main event in Las VegasShane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk, 10 rounds, middleweights. A solid second level, non title fight in the main event. Then, some fight newsWBO welterweight Devin Haney and "Zuffa Boxing" in talks for a multi-fight promotional deal. However, T.J. wants to make clear what's "Zuffa" and what's actually Turki Alashikh paying for and putting a fight on PPV that has nothing to do with "Zuffa Boxing."Next, Junto Nakatani is diagnosed with a broken orbit bone by his left eye. It apparently happened on a right uppercut in round 11 of the loss to Inoue Saturday night. He will be out a while.Also, the official announcement of WBO lightweight titleholder Abdullah Mason's first defense, a Cleveland homecoming vs. Joe Cordina on DAZN July 4 with WBC featherweight titlist Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington's first defense vs. Rene Palacios in the co-feature. An intriguing card on the famous holiday.And, a new date for British rising phenom heavyweight Moses Itauma – moving off a July 25th main event date, so as not to go same day as the Anthony Joshua-Prenga PPV. Dan has more.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Following an injury to Callum Smith, Ben Whittaker steps up to headline in Liverpool against big punching Argie Braian Suarez. Hear from The Surgeon, his opponent and promoter Eddie Hearn at the final press conference alongside the undercard including Molly 'Meatball' McCann, Leo Atang, Joe McGrail and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back and ready to go with a large show involving arguably the two biggest names in British boxing on the same show + some world title fights being made and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to to over it all.They start with the preview of the Saturday Ring magazine/Netflix card at Tottemham Hotspur Stadium in LondonTyson Fury returns vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, 12 rounds, heavyweights. What does "The Gypsy King" really have left? Can Makhmudov test him at all? Then, the co-feature, Conor Benn battles Regis Prograis, 10 rounds, junior middleweights. Benn leaves Matchroom Boxing and this fight is leading to bigger things later in 2026. And two heavyweights fights- Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Richard Riakporhe, 12 rounds, for Tshikeva's British heavyweight title and Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke, 10 rounds, heavyweights  Next a preview of the DMG PPV main event Saturday at Cosmoplotan of Las VegasBrandon Adams meets Caoimhin Agyarko, 12 rounds, IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Is there much here? Dan gives his take.j And, also a preview of Teiken Promotions Japan card Saturday early morning US time on DAZNFuture hall of famer Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Tenshin Nasukawa, 12 rounds, WBC bantamweight final eliminator Then, some newsAbdullah Mason will make his first WBO lightweight title defense against former junior lightweight titleholder Joe Cordina in the main event of a Top Rank card on July 4 on DAZN in Mason's hometown of Cleveland, per sourcesIt will headline the 1st event that will also air on TNT as part of a deal between DAZN and TNT announced on Wednesday. We have more details.IBF 140 lb. titlist Richardson Hitchins and super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga sign with Zuffa Boxing, as does heavyweight Otto Wallin. Will Hitchins in particular make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado or not on a Zuffa card?Next, we have Injury updates on Deontay Wilder and Tim Tszyu following their Saturday bouts from Dan. And also, WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith has suffered an injury and his mandatory defense against David Morrell scheduled to headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England, is off. The card will go forward with Ben Whittaker's 10-rounder against Braian Suarez, the original co-feature, will now headline. And, O'Shaquie Foster will defend the WBC junior lightweight title against Raymond Ford in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card on May 30 (DAZN) in the Houston area. While, unified women's featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend against Cheyenne Hanson in the co-feature of MVPW-03 headlined by the rematch between WBA women's lightweight titlist Stephanie Hand and Holly Holm also on May 30 (ESPN, ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET) at El Paso County Coliseum in Han's hometown of El Paso, Texas, Most Valuable Promotions announced along with additional undercard fights.It's all on this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are back and ready to go with a large show involving arguably the two biggest names in British boxing on the same show + some world title fights being made and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to to over it all.They start with the preview of the Saturday Ring magazine/Netflix card at Tottemham Hotspur Stadium in LondonTyson Fury returns vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, 12 rounds, heavyweights. What does "The Gypsy King" really have left? Can Makhmudov test him at all? Then, the co-feature, Conor Benn battles Regis Prograis, 10 rounds, junior middleweights. Benn leaves Matchroom Boxing and this fight is leading to bigger things later in 2026. And two heavyweights fights- Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Richard Riakporhe, 12 rounds, for Tshikeva's British heavyweight title and Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke, 10 rounds, heavyweights  Next a preview of the DMG PPV main event Saturday at Cosmoplotan of Las VegasBrandon Adams meets Caoimhin Agyarko, 12 rounds, IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Is there much here? Dan gives his take.j And, also a preview of Teiken Promotions Japan card Saturday early morning US time on DAZNFuture hall of famer Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Tenshin Nasukawa, 12 rounds, WBC bantamweight final eliminator Then, some newsAbdullah Mason will make his first WBO lightweight title defense against former junior lightweight titleholder Joe Cordina in the main event of a Top Rank card on July 4 on DAZN in Mason's hometown of Cleveland, per sourcesIt will headline the 1st event that will also air on TNT as part of a deal between DAZN and TNT announced on Wednesday. We have more details.IBF 140 lb. titlist Richardson Hitchins and super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga sign with Zuffa Boxing, as does heavyweight Otto Wallin. Will Hitchins in particular make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado or not on a Zuffa card?Next, we have Injury updates on Deontay Wilder and Tim Tszyu following their Saturday bouts from Dan. And also, WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith has suffered an injury and his mandatory defense against David Morrell scheduled to headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England, is off. The card will go forward with Ben Whittaker's 10-rounder against Braian Suarez, the original co-feature, will now headline. And, O'Shaquie Foster will defend the WBC junior lightweight title against Raymond Ford in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card on May 30 (DAZN) in the Houston area. While, unified women's featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend against Cheyenne Hanson in the co-feature of MVPW-03 headlined by the rematch between WBA women's lightweight titlist Stephanie Hand and Holly Holm also on May 30 (ESPN, ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET) at El Paso County Coliseum in Han's hometown of El Paso, Texas, Most Valuable Promotions announced along with additional undercard fights.It's all on this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back off an entertaining weekend of action, as the WBC middleweight crown was on the line in Orlando, FL, an interim super middleweight title fight in California and was it the end for a featherweight big name contender in Ireland? We go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes.First, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaMiddleweight Carlos Adames dominates Austin "Ammo" Williams over 12 rounds and retains the WBC title, Now, what's next?Also on the card, junior middleweight Omari Jones was impressive in a decision over Christian Gomez and Heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs Curtis Harper with one shot. Dan has more on both.Then, a recap of Saturday's ProBoxTV card in San Bernardino, CaliforniaSuper middleweight Lester Martinez wins easily too over 12 rounds over Immanuwel Aleem, andwins the "vacant" interim WBC 168 lb. Now, do we get a rematch with Christian Mbilli?Plus, Dan's No. 7 prospect, featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez smashes Brandon Chambers in the first. BIG future for Chop Chop.And, a recap of Friday's MF Pro main event on DAZN in Belfast, Northern IrelandFeatherweight Kevin Walsh of Massachuesetts gets a controversial split over home country favorite Michael Conlan, And, Conlan announces retirement after fight. Then, Some newsNegotiations are going on for WBO/WBA junior middleweight titleholder Xander Zayas to defend against WBA interim titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a fight targeted for June now that Vergil Ortiz-Ennis talks are dead for now. We like this.... if it happens. There are reports that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN will announce a new contract in the coming days. Oscar is hinting at it and what does this mean for the DAZN subscription price rising, too?Dan is reporting on plans for new WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia make his first defense headlining a Ring magazine card in mid-July.  Dan has more on Garcia's hand injury.And, light heavyweight up-and-comer Ben Whittaker, the flashy 2020 British Olympic silver medalist many tab for surefire stardom, will be back for his second fight with Matchroom on the undercard of WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith's first defense against David Morrell on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back off an entertaining weekend of action, as the WBC middleweight crown was on the line in Orlando, FL, an interim super middleweight title fight in California and was it the end for a featherweight big name contender in Ireland? We go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes.First, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaMiddleweight Carlos Adames dominates Austin "Ammo" Williams over 12 rounds and retains the WBC title, Now, what's next?Also on the card, junior middleweight Omari Jones was impressive in a decision over Christian Gomez and Heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs Curtis Harper with one shot. Dan has more on both.Then, a recap of Saturday's ProBoxTV card in San Bernardino, CaliforniaSuper middleweight Lester Martinez wins easily too over 12 rounds over Immanuwel Aleem, andwins the "vacant" interim WBC 168 lb. Now, do we get a rematch with Christian Mbilli?Plus, Dan's No. 7 prospect, featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez smashes Brandon Chambers in the first. BIG future for Chop Chop.And, a recap of Friday's MF Pro main event on DAZN in Belfast, Northern IrelandFeatherweight Kevin Walsh of Massachuesetts gets a controversial split over home country favorite Michael Conlan, And, Conlan announces retirement after fight. Then, Some newsNegotiations are going on for WBO/WBA junior middleweight titleholder Xander Zayas to defend against WBA interim titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a fight targeted for June now that Vergil Ortiz-Ennis talks are dead for now. We like this.... if it happens. There are reports that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN will announce a new contract in the coming days. Oscar is hinting at it and what does this mean for the DAZN subscription price rising, too?Dan is reporting on plans for new WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia make his first defense headlining a Ring magazine card in mid-July.  Dan has more on Garcia's hand injury.And, light heavyweight up-and-comer Ben Whittaker, the flashy 2020 British Olympic silver medalist many tab for surefire stardom, will be back for his second fight with Matchroom on the undercard of WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith's first defense against David Morrell on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by this week's special guest Callum Smith.The WBO interim light-heavyweight champion previews his upcoming fight against David Morrell and he's determined to become a two-weight world champion before hanging up the gloves.They also break down the heavyweight landscape, with Smith giving his thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk's much-anticipated clash with legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

It's just over a month out from our big show at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Headline act Callum Smith talks his big fight against David Morrell that holds World Title ramifications whilst Molly McCann returns to the arena for the first time since 2018 and big ticket seller 9-0 Ste Clarke continues his development. Hear from the three fighters at a Media Day in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Personality politics isn't just a modern problem – it started centuries earlier with an aristocrat called Charles James Fox. You can trace the roots of modern political celebrity back to this 18th-century provocateur, whose charm, scandals and theatrics helped redefine what leadership looked like. Fox built a movement around himself rather than his policies, offering an early blueprint for the dangerous style of politics reshaping democracies today. Alex von Tunzelmann speaks with Dr Callum Smith of Aberystwyth University about Fox's rise and how history helps us understand the dominance of modern figures like Trump and Farage.

Personality politics isn't just a modern problem – it started centuries earlier with an aristocrat called Charles James Fox. You can trace the roots of modern political celebrity back to this 18th-century provocateur, whose charm, scandals and theatrics helped redefine what leadership looked like. Fox built a movement around himself rather than his policies, offering an early blueprint for the dangerous style of politics reshaping democracies today. Alex von Tunzelmann speaks with Dr Callum Smith of Aberystwyth University about Fox's rise and how history helps us understand the dominance of modern figures like Trump and Farage.

A very busy but P.R. damaged PPV took place in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to recap it all, plus, hear from a cruiserweight world champ and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They have a full recap of the "PBC on Prime Video" PPV card on Saturday Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz draw with Lamont Roach and keeps WBC interim 140 lb. title. Was this a just draw or not? Will they meet again?O'Shaquie Foster dominates Stephen Fulton and wins vacant WBC interim 135 lb. title. Yes, you read right. The WBC now just makes up interim title fights the day before fight cards. We explain the comedy and debate. Foster also has options in multiple weight divisions, now too.Then, a dreadful Erislandy Lara decision over late replacement Johan Gonzalez and keeps WBA 160 lb. A boring defense.And, Jesus Ramos decisions Shane Mosley Jr., in an action packed bout and wiins the vacant WBC interim 160 lb title.Also, on the free PrelimsA HUGE KO! Frank Martin in the 4th over Rances Barthelemy, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero decisions Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a good fight.And, junior middleweights Luis Nunez looks good against Hector Sosa in a featherweight decision. Next, a recap of Saturday's Tasman Fighters main event in Broadbeach, AustraliaHUUUUUUUUGE KO Jai Opetaia with one punch in the eigth over Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and has a big future coming. Next an interview with WBC Cruiserweight Champ BADOU JACK He defends vs. former titlist Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in Los Angeles on PPV in a rematch of their close fight in May on the Canelo-Scull card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.And, some newsTyson Fury social media post indicates he is headed out of retirement –SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, Dan approved all those !'sA deal has been made for vacant WBO interim light heavyweight title bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, and the purse bid that was due to take place this past Friday was canceled  And, finally, MVP added junior lightweight Jahmal Harvey, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, to the main card of Paul-Joshua on January 19th.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

A very busy but P.R. damaged PPV took place in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to recap it all, plus, hear from a cruiserweight world champ and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They have a full recap of the "PBC on Prime Video" PPV card on Saturday Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz draw with Lamont Roach and keeps WBC interim 140 lb. title. Was this a just draw or not? Will they meet again?O'Shaquie Foster dominates Stephen Fulton and wins vacant WBC interim 135 lb. title. Yes, you read right. The WBC now just makes up interim title fights the day before fight cards. We explain the comedy and debate. Foster also has options in multiple weight divisions, now too.Then, a dreadful Erislandy Lara decision over late replacement Johan Gonzalez and keeps WBA 160 lb. A boring defense.And, Jesus Ramos decisions Shane Mosley Jr., in an action packed bout and wiins the vacant WBC interim 160 lb title.Also, on the free PrelimsA HUGE KO! Frank Martin in the 4th over Rances Barthelemy, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero decisions Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a good fight.And, junior middleweights Luis Nunez looks good against Hector Sosa in a featherweight decision. Next, a recap of Saturday's Tasman Fighters main event in Broadbeach, AustraliaHUUUUUUUUGE KO Jai Opetaia with one punch in the eigth over Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and has a big future coming. Next an interview with WBC Cruiserweight Champ BADOU JACK He defends vs. former titlist Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in Los Angeles on PPV in a rematch of their close fight in May on the Canelo-Scull card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.And, some newsTyson Fury social media post indicates he is headed out of retirement –SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, Dan approved all those !'sA deal has been made for vacant WBO interim light heavyweight title bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, and the purse bid that was due to take place this past Friday was canceled  And, finally, MVP added junior lightweight Jahmal Harvey, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, to the main card of Paul-Joshua on January 19th.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Promoter Eddie Hearn talks tomorrow night's show in Monte Carlo headlined by Shabaz Masoud and Peter McGrail. The Matchroom Chairman also previews Johnny Fisher's ring return, the IBF World Lightweight Title clash between Bea Ferreira and Elif Turhan, Conah Walker vs Pat McCormack and gives off some general updates including Callum Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and Notes- Mike from Twitter says that Jake Paul is finalizing a deal for a heavyweight grudge match with Anthony Joshua.- Vergil Ortiz vs. Jaron Ennis does not appear to be next. - Devin Haney Sounds Off On Brian Norman Ahead of Their Showdown. - Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Go Head To Head In HUGE Unification Bout on January 31 in Puerto Rico. - Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith had their kickoff press conference for their January 10 bout. - Callum Smith vs. David Morrell- Moses Itauma-Jermaine Franklin Showdown Tops Annual Magnificent 7 Event. - Paramount has announced that Paramount+ will implement price increases in the US in the first quarter of 2026. - Joseph Parker reportedly tests positive for cocaine. - Lester Martinez returns in March.- Osleys Iglesias and Bruno Surace are in negotiations to face each other on January 31. EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown- EzRaw Breakdown and Report Card: Rafael Espinoza vs. Arnold Khegai- Full Brunch Boxing breakdown of Chris Eubank vs. Conor Benn:- Mike's Ez Money Parlay, Ezra's Raw Hard Cash and Matt's Best Bet. Booking the Territory: Matchroom is ComingQuick Hits- Former two-weight world champion Reggie Johnson is appealing to the public for assistance with medical expenses. - IBF Flyweight Champion Masamichi Yabuki is slated to return to the ring against Felix Alvarado on December 27 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. - Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott Run It Back For Unified Middleweight Championship. Thoughts?- Pryce Taylor is slated to return to the ring against Michael Coffie on December 20 at a Salita Promotions event at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.- Tony Harrison is slated to return to the ring against Brian Damian Chaves on December 20 at a Salita Promotions event at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.- Ramon Cardenas Return Tops Stacked ProBox Event. Thoughts?- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is slated to return to the ring on in San Luis Potosí, Mexico on January 24..Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies pick the bones out of Dave Allen's defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield, we hear from the man himself who told us that he is simply not at the level required to beat the RussianElsewhere we look at a explosive win for Jarron 'Boots' Ennis who won on his 154lbs debut in America, much to the delight of Eddie HearnWe're less than two weeks out from Parker vs Wardley, we preview that heavyweight clash and discuss if Parker is playing a dangerous game talking up a potential Moses Itauma fight before he has stepped in with WardleyPlus we hear from Callum Smith, he told talkSPORT why he isn't fighting David Benavidez next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Jordan, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith were joined by WBO interim world champion Callum Smith to discuss Dave Allen, Anthony Joshua, Ben Whittaker, the future of the light-heavyweights and Jaron Ennis' move to 1541lbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesEnd of an era: Top Rank and ESPN part ways.Sampson Lewkowicz on Bivol-Benavidez: Bivol Won't Take The Fight.Keith Thurman is looking for smoke from the biggest names at 154.Terence “Bud” Crawford has officially been named the WBO Super Middleweight Mandatory Challenger to Canelo Alvarez.Top Rank wants to re-sign Shakur Stevenson.Shakur Stevenson wants to fight Teofimo Lopez nextRolly Romero vs. Ryan Garcia rematch reportedly in advanced talks.PartyGate: Daniel Dubois had a pre-fight party before his bout with Oleksandr Usyk.The WBO has ordered a bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker.The WBO is ordering a bout between interim light heavyweight champion Callum Smith and David Morrell.WBC President wants to pit Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Christian Mbilli to determine challenger for Canelo's 168-pound belt..Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed a multiyear deal with Matchroom Boxing to remain with the company.The WBA tried to sneak Gloria Martinez Rizzo past the public and into a championship fight.Booking the Damn TerritoryBuilding the September 20 PBC Event,Rebuilding Top RankEZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownXander Zayas vs. Jorge Garcia, Bruce Carrington vs. Mateus Heita, Emiliano Fernando Vargas vs. Alexander EspinozaClaressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels, Tony Harrison's return, Pryce Taylor vs. Robert SimmsEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Rumor ReportChanges coming to ProBox?Quick HitsDemetrius Andrade wants to fight Hamzah Sheeraz.Josh Taylor has retired from the sport of boxing.Regis Prograis-Joseph Diaz Jr. added to Sims-Duarte card as co-feature August 2 in Chicago.#MrOneTake's One TakeThe Muhammad Ali Act is under attack.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

The latest edition of the Fight Night Daily podcast was hosted by Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith in Istanbul. They were joined by Nico Ali Walsh, Shannon Briggs, Viddal Riley, Roy Jones Jr, Jarrell Miller, Liam Smith & Callum Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies look back on Saturday's action in Glasgow as Josh Taylor suffered a shock defeat to Ekow EssumanIt's a third defeat in a row for the former undisputed champ and we ask if it's tine for him to hang up the gloves after a glittering career or if there is still more left in the tankWe hear also from Essuman who tells us he is targeting a World Title after securing the biggest win of his careerWe also hear from Moses Itauma, he made light work of Mike Balogun inside two rounds, Gareth thinks he is just four fights from becoming heavyweight champ of the world!And we have the latest on Tyson Fury and also David Benavidez wish to fight either Callum Smith or Anthony Yarde next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we discuss The Power Fantasy Vol. 1 with guest host Callum Smith.

Andy Scott is joined by Barry Jones plus special guests Callum Smith and Julia Lee.Callum reveals his wishlist for his next opponent and insists his dream fight night at Anfield has to happen.Julia discusses her epic boxing journey which includes juggling work as a full-time Detective Constable, owning a gym and fighting professionally as a bantamweight.Also Sky Sports journalist John Dennen joins to round-up all the boxing news including a big boost for the next Olympics.

News and NotesFundora-Crawford WBO Situation Should Be Resolved Soon.Fundora Mandatory Likely To Be Xander Zayas.Terence Crawford To Be Recommended As Mandatory For Canelo Alvarez… If He Asks For It. WBO President: I Wouldn't Object To David Benavidez vs. Callum Smith, Eddie Hearn: Dmitry Bivol will do what Turki says.WBO President: The WBO Will Not Stand In The Way of Usyk-Dubois Rematch, Officially Orders Usyk-Parker.Turki Alalshikh addresses the fans on twitter amid backlash to his recent comments and moves.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card: Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis, Raymond Ford vs. Thomas Mattice, Arturo Cardenas vs. Christian Carto, Shakhram Giyasov vs. TBANaoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward “Kid” VasquezEzRaw Breakdown: Nick Ball vs. TJ DohenyAmmo Williams vs. Patrice VolnyCallum Walsh vs. Dean SutherlandMike's Ez Money Parlay, Ezra's Raw Hard Cash and Matt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportBooking the Damn TerritoryThe Turki Alalshikh schedule. Build those cards. May 3 July 1209/202510/202502/202603/2026Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Dmitry Bivol gained revenge over Artur Beterbiev following another close and high quality encounter. Did the right man win this time? We also wonder if in fights like these judges should be encouraged to score rounds level if they're struggling to find favour.We look at each of the undercard fights in detail with gushing praise for both Callum Smith and Joshua Buatsi in particular.There's also time for a look ahead to next weekend when Gervonta Davis takes on Lamont Roach and, in Belfast, Paddy Donovan dukes it out with Lewis Crocker.Thanks for listening - make sure you're following us and, if you have time, drop us a review to help us along. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fight Disciples Adam Catterall and Nick Peet relive the best fight of the night which saw Callum Smith out point Joshua Buatsi over twelve hard fought rounds.

It was a massive pay per view in Saudi Arabia on Saturday afternoon/night and we're ready to go over the Riyadh Season "Last Crescendo" results on our newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter have returned to give their insight and takes.They cover:Dmitry Bivol W12 against Artur Beterbiev in their rematch to win the undisputed 175 lb. crown. How did Bivol get it done? And, will there be a third fight before someone like David Benavidez gets a shot at the four belt crown?Joseph Parker TKO2 over Martin Bakole, as he keeps  theWBO interim heavyweight title. Bakole was a late add and got toppled by a single right to the top of the head. What's next for Parker, now?Also, Shakur Stevenson scored a TKO over late replacement Josh Padley, for Stevenson's WBC lightweight title. Shakur did what he needed to, but is he injured also?Then, Carlos Adames was robbed of decision win against Hamzah Sheeraz, for Adames' WBC middleweight crown. Instead, the bout was delared a draw. The boys have takes.The card continued with Vergil Ortiz Jr. defeating Israil Madrimov by decision and keeps WBC interim 154 lb. belt. Did Ortiz earn a bigger title bout/payday?Plus, Agit Kabayel kayoed Zhilei Zhang to win the vacant WBC interim heavyweight crown in the biggest named win of his career. And, we take a breath and still cover what might have been the most action packed bout on the card as Callum Smith beat Joshua Buatsi in 12 to win the WBO interim 175 lb. crown. Some quick news:Claressa Shields is temporarily suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, pending a hearing, for testing positive for marijuana in the wake of a one-sided decision win over Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2 in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. We have many questions about this.Also, Boxxer's deal with Peacock to stream its cards in the U.S. is over. This was never announced but it is done, unless the put out an occasional card down the road. NostalgiaFeb. 22, 2020 – 5 years ago on Saturday – Tyson Fury TKO7 of Deontay Wilder to win retain the lineal and win the WBC heavyweight title in the rematch of their trilogy. Dan was ringside at MGM Grand and we discuss how that night was the beginning of the end of Wilder.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscrbie on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

In a bonus free-for-all reaction pod we look back on the Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev card and a rivalry that may always feel like unfinished business.There were talking points galore elsewhere, too. From the titanic clash between Callum Smith and Joshua Buatsi to Martin Bakole's dramatic fall, via Hamzah Sheeraz stealing a draw and is Agit Kabayel coming the fore, we discuss them all.Please enjoy, share, and spread the good word of The Opening Bell. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fight Disciples Adam Catterall and Nick Peet look at two fights that have the potential to be a tough watch on Saturday night. Will Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith deliver in a high stakes light heavyweight all British clash?

Barry Jones joins Buncey to run through the Feb 22nd card in Saudi. They ask whether there has ever been a better line up of fights. They also hear from many of the fighters including Joseph Parker, Hamzah Sheeraz, Callum Smith and Shakur Stevenson.

Mannix and Keith Idec dive into Artur Beterbiev's win over Callum Smith, a future matchup with Dmitry Bivol, what's next for Bud Crawford, the recently announced Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou card and more; later, former 130-pound champion Mikaela Mayer on moving up to 147 pounds and her fight with Natasha Jonas. And Mayer weighs in on USA Boxing's controversial new transgender policy. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.