Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Rafael

RecapsIt was a lighter weekend with the biggest show being in New York city and our guys are ready to go over the prominent fight card there and more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Fraks Unite Substack and newsletter are back aboard to go over the weekend and some news and more.They start with:Saturday's final Top Rank ESPN show in New YorkPuerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas defeats Jorge Garcia of Mexico, and wins the vacant WBO title. What about his convincing performance and what's next for him now that he's won a world title? Featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington of Brooklyn wins over African Mateus Heita and he wins the vacant WBC interim title junior welterweight. Carrington looks good but Big Dan says hold up on annointing him. And, also on the Top Rank card, prospect Emiliano Vargas destroys Alexander Espinoza with a single punch a minute into their fight. What about his future following his world championship father's career?Also, T.J. sounds off on what he thinks was lame ending to the Top Rank/ESPN relationship.They briefly talk: Saturday's Salita Promotions DAZN card in DetroitClaressa Shields over Lani Daniels by decision- retains women's undisputed heavyweight title. But, these fights have become such mis-matches, can the dynamic continue to get her paid significantly at heavyweight?Next, a Preview Wednesday's Teiken Promotions card from Japan (DAZN in US and UK) Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Rafael Sandoval, 12 rounds, for Teraji's WBC/WBA flyweight title. Teraji is a fantastic action fighter and the guys go over this matchup and his possible future? Plus, Antonio Vargas vs. Daigo Higa, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBA bantamweight title. And,  Erick Rosa vs. Kosuke Takami, 12 rounds, for Rosa's WBA junior flyweight title Next, some fight newsThe WBO formally orders Usyk-Parker heavyweight mandatory next. This is an intriguing matchup, but what stands in the way?Also, Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Matchroom Boxing announce a contract extension for the former welterweight champ. What's his next fight, realistically?And, off their very controversial title eliminator, Irishmen Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will meet in an immediate rematch for the vacant IBF welterweight title in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card on Sept. 13 (DAZN) at the Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland,. It's Crocker's hometown and this is the first-ever all-Irish world title fight.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow to follow/subscribe to our feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

RecapsIt was a lighter weekend with the biggest show being in New York city and our guys are ready to go over the prominent fight card there and more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Fraks Unite Substack and newsletter are back aboard to go over the weekend and some news and more.They start with:Saturday's final Top Rank ESPN show in New YorkPuerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas defeats Jorge Garcia of Mexico, and wins the vacant WBO title. What about his convincing performance and what's next for him now that he's won a world title? Featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington of Brooklyn wins over African Mateus Heita and he wins the vacant WBC interim title junior welterweight. Carrington looks good but Big Dan says hold up on annointing him. And, also on the Top Rank card, prospect Emiliano Vargas destroys Alexander Espinoza with a single punch a minute into their fight. What about his future following his world championship father's career?Also, T.J. sounds off on what he thinks was lame ending to the Top Rank/ESPN relationship.They briefly talk: Saturday's Salita Promotions DAZN card in DetroitClaressa Shields over Lani Daniels by decision- retains women's undisputed heavyweight title. But, these fights have become such mis-matches, can the dynamic continue to get her paid significantly at heavyweight?Next, a Preview Wednesday's Teiken Promotions card from Japan (DAZN in US and UK) Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Rafael Sandoval, 12 rounds, for Teraji's WBC/WBA flyweight title. Teraji is a fantastic action fighter and the guys go over this matchup and his possible future? Plus, Antonio Vargas vs. Daigo Higa, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBA bantamweight title. And,  Erick Rosa vs. Kosuke Takami, 12 rounds, for Rosa's WBA junior flyweight title Next, some fight newsThe WBO formally orders Usyk-Parker heavyweight mandatory next. This is an intriguing matchup, but what stands in the way?Also, Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Matchroom Boxing announce a contract extension for the former welterweight champ. What's his next fight, realistically?And, off their very controversial title eliminator, Irishmen Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will meet in an immediate rematch for the vacant IBF welterweight title in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card on Sept. 13 (DAZN) at the Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland,. It's Crocker's hometown and this is the first-ever all-Irish world title fight.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow to follow/subscribe to our feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back for a final time in the month of July, as one of the top prospects turned contenders at junior middleweight goes for a world title and we have lots of fight news, as well, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to preview all the bouts of importance. They being with:Saturday's Top Rank ESPN card – and for now, the final Top Rank/ESPN event – at the MSG Theater in NYCUnbeaten Xander Zayas battles Mexican veteran Jorge Garcia, for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title. Is it Zayas time to become a world champ or will Garcia pull a second straight large upset? In the co-feature, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington meets Mateus Heita, for the vacant WBC interim featherweight title. Carrington is from Brooklyn and is rising fast, but will he be challenged here? Also, DAn has more on the prelims with prospect Emiliano Vargas at junior welterweight, plus Rohan Polanco at welterweight and massive heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov back in action.The guys also spend a few mintues discussing what's potentially next for a broadcast partner for Top Rank, if there is one? This, as their ESPN deal of the past decade is ending. Will they have to go to streaming only?Next, a brief preview of Saturday's Salita Promotions card on DAZN in DetroitOne of the women's top champions, Claressa Shields takes on little known Lani Daniels, for Shields' women's undisputed heavyweight title and also, veteran middleweight Tony Harrison is in the co-feature.Next, some News:Tim Tszyu made a video after getting wrecked and quitting against Sebastian Fundors on Saturday night in Vegas and is saying he will be continuing with his career. What are the realistic chances for him, though?Next, former undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor has announced retirement on Monday, citing an eye injury. We look back on his recent run of success before his two latest losses.Bad news for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, who underwent shoulder surgery and will be out 4-6 months, meaning virtually no chance for the Jai Opetaia unification fight this year. And, will it ever happen, as Opetiaia might only fight once more at cruiserweight and look to move up to heavyweight?And, former two-time junior welterweight titlist Regis Prograis, who has lost two in a row to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall (and looked terrible in both fights) returns to face Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. August 2nd on the Oscar Duarte-Kenneth Sims Jr., Golden Boy card on DAZN.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 for a final time in the month of July, as one of the top prospects turned contenders at junior middleweight goes for a world title and we have lots of fight news, as well, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to preview all the bouts of importance. They being with:Saturday's Top Rank ESPN card – and for now, the final Top Rank/ESPN event – at the MSG Theater in NYCUnbeaten Xander Zayas battles Mexican veteran Jorge Garcia, for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title. Is it Zayas time to become a world champ or will Garcia pull a second straight large upset? In the co-feature, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington meets Mateus Heita, for the vacant WBC interim featherweight title. Carrington is from Brooklyn and is rising fast, but will he be challenged here? Also, DAn has more on the prelims with prospect Emiliano Vargas at junior welterweight, plus Rohan Polanco at welterweight and massive heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov back in action.The guys also spend a few mintues discussing what's potentially next for a broadcast partner for Top Rank, if there is one? This, as their ESPN deal of the past decade is ending. Will they have to go to streaming only?Next, a brief preview of Saturday's Salita Promotions card on DAZN in DetroitOne of the women's top champions, Claressa Shields takes on little known Lani Daniels, for Shields' women's undisputed heavyweight title and also, veteran middleweight Tony Harrison is in the co-feature.Next, some News:Tim Tszyu made a video after getting wrecked and quitting against Sebastian Fundors on Saturday night in Vegas and is saying he will be continuing with his career. What are the realistic chances for him, though?Next, former undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor has announced retirement on Monday, citing an eye injury. We look back on his recent run of success before his two latest losses.Bad news for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, who underwent shoulder surgery and will be out 4-6 months, meaning virtually no chance for the Jai Opetaia unification fight this year. And, will it ever happen, as Opetiaia might only fight once more at cruiserweight and look to move up to heavyweight?And, former two-time junior welterweight titlist Regis Prograis, who has lost two in a row to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall (and looked terrible in both fights) returns to face Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. August 2nd on the Oscar Duarte-Kenneth Sims Jr., Golden Boy card on DAZN.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Saturday night July 26th in New York, junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas of Puerto Rico gets a shot at his first world title. And, we're ready to hear from him on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."The unbeaten Zayas goes for the vacant WBO 154 lb title against lesser known Jorge Garcia of Mexico Saturday night in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. Zayas has headlined before in this setting and the veteran Garcia is in this bout as he upset American Charles Conwell earlier this year.Dan has a one-on-one conversation with Zayas to talk about the biggest moment to date of his career and what it could lead to if his hand is raised Saturday? This is especially a possible unification bout with Sebastian Fundora, the WBC 154 lb. champ.Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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Coming up Saturday night July 26th in New York, junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas of Puerto Rico gets a shot at his first world title. And, we're ready to hear from him on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."The unbeaten Zayas goes for the vacant WBO 154 lb title against lesser known Jorge Garcia of Mexico Saturday night in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. Zayas has headlined before in this setting and the veteran Garcia is in this bout as he upset American Charles Conwell earlier this year.Dan has a one-on-one conversation with Zayas to talk about the biggest moment to date of his career and what it could lead to if his hand is raised Saturday? This is especially a possible unification bout with Sebastian Fundora, the WBC 154 lb. champ.Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

A wild weekend all over the globe of championship fights, most prominently seeing Manny Pacquiao fight to an unfulfilling draw with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas. We're ready to recap tha,t plus undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine cements his legacy with a thundering KO of Daniel Dubois Saturday night in London. We've got it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host TJ Rives guides you through this recap edition with insider Dan Rafael's thoughts from on scene in the immediate aftermath Saturday night of the Pacquiao-Barrios controversial decision. Pac-Man looked great for 46 years of age and four years out of the ring, but he didn't quite do enough to get the decision and take the title. Dan doesn't agree with it. And, you'll hear the back and forth on this pod. Plus what we see Manny, again, including in a possible rematch with Barrios?Plus, Dan recaps the rest of the undercard including Sebastian Fundora's technical knockout win over Tim Tszyu for a second straight victory over the Australian and retain his WBC junior middleweight title.. What's next for Fundora, now?The guys also discuss Usyk's dominance over Dubois with a fifth round KO, which means he's now won six consecutive heavyweight title fights And, he has to be regarded as the best heavyweight fighter of the last decade- bar none. Will Usyk continue to fight on? And, if so, whom is the likely opponent? T.J. and Dan break it down.Then we go into the preview mode with the upcoming vacant WBO 154 lb title fight as Puerto Rican Xander Zayas get set to battle lesser known Jorge Garcia of Mexico Saturday night in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York.Dan has a one-on-one conversation with Zayas to talk about the biggest moment to date of his career and what it could lead to if his hand is raised Saturday?We wrap the recap pod with TJ going to Ricky Carroll, lead writer of the Big fFght Weekend.com site and talking with him some more about the Usyk fantastic performance and what his future is short-term and his Hall of Fame legacy is compared to other great fighters?It's all part of the great weekend of action on the "Fight fFeaks United Recap" podcast on this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple /spreaker/Spotify etc.!

A wild weekend all over the globe of championship fights, most prominently seeing Manny Pacquiao fight to an unfulfilling draw with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas. We're ready to recap tha,t plus undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine cements his legacy with a thundering KO of Daniel Dubois Saturday night in London. We've got it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host TJ Rives guides you through this recap edition with insider Dan Rafael's thoughts from on scene in the immediate aftermath Saturday night of the Pacquiao-Barrios controversial decision. Pac-Man looked great for 46 years of age and four years out of the ring, but he didn't quite do enough to get the decision and take the title. Dan doesn't agree with it. And, you'll hear the back and forth on this pod. Plus what we see Manny, again, including in a possible rematch with Barrios?Plus, Dan recaps the rest of the undercard including Sebastian Fundora's technical knockout win over Tim Tszyu for a second straight victory over the Australian and retain his WBC junior middleweight title.. What's next for Fundora, now?The guys also discuss Usyk's dominance over Dubois with a fifth round KO, which means he's now won six consecutive heavyweight title fights And, he has to be regarded as the best heavyweight fighter of the last decade- bar none. Will Usyk continue to fight on? And, if so, whom is the likely opponent? T.J. and Dan break it down.Then we go into the preview mode with the upcoming vacant WBO 154 lb title fight as Puerto Rican Xander Zayas get set to battle lesser known Jorge Garcia of Mexico Saturday night in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York.Dan has a one-on-one conversation with Zayas to talk about the biggest moment to date of his career and what it could lead to if his hand is raised Saturday?We wrap the recap pod with TJ going to Ricky Carroll, lead writer of the Big fFght Weekend.com site and talking with him some more about the Usyk fantastic performance and what his future is short-term and his Hall of Fame legacy is compared to other great fighters?It's all part of the great weekend of action on the "Fight fFeaks United Recap" podcast on this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple /spreaker/Spotify etc.!

We are ready for a LOADED weekend of championship action from Las Vegas to London and back to Texas on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" show/podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael (in Vegas) were LIVE on Thursday afternoon on our Youtube channel, but you are now hearing the full show on podcast as wellThey talk first about the reason Big Dan is in Las Vegas for the Saturday "PBC on Prime Video" PPV and PPV.COM in Las Vegas. It's the return of the Pac-man as Manny Pacquiao takes on Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao is back at 46 years old and off a four year layoff to attempt to reclaim a world title. What kind of realistic shot does he have.In the co-feature, Sebastian Fundora rematches Tim Tszyu for Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title. There first fight was marred by Tszyu being a bloody mess from the beginning on an accidental elbow. Will Tszyu get his big revenge or will it be another important night for Fundora. The guys discuss and Dan goes over the undercard withIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Angel Fierro, rematch, 12 rounds, junior welterweightsBrandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez, 12 rounds, WBA featherweight eliminatorGary Russell Jr. vs. Hugo Castaneda, 10 rounds, lightweightsAlan David Picasso vs. Kyonosuke Kameda, 10 rounds, junior featherweightsMark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata Cuellar, 10 rounds, junior lightweightsNext, they turn their attention to the DAZN/Queensberry Promotions undisputed heavyweight title rematch between unified champ Oleksandr Usyk and now, IBF champ, Daniel Dubois. Usyk is one of the greats in the sports, won easily in their first fight two years ago and is the clear favorite. But, now the bout is in London and Dubois has scored a couple of impressive wins, including a brutal KO of former champ Anthony Joshua. Will it be different this time? Also, they talk the Saturday Matchroom Boxing card DAZN in Frisco, TexasJesse “Bam” Rodriguez of San Antonio meets South African Phumelele Cafu for the WBC/WBO junior bantamweight titles. Bam is a great talent and is favored, but could Cafu pose a threat?And they wrap with the news of Turki Alashikh announces no more DAZN PPVs beginning with the Nov. 22 Benavidez-Yarde loaded Riyadh card. How long will this last?It's part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" show/podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are ready for a LOADED weekend of championship action from Las Vegas to London and back to Texas on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" show/podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael (in Vegas) were LIVE on Thursday afternoon on our Youtube channel, but you are now hearing the full show on podcast as wellThey talk first about the reason Big Dan is in Las Vegas for the Saturday "PBC on Prime Video" PPV and PPV.COM in Las Vegas. It's the return of the Pac-man as Manny Pacquiao takes on Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao is back at 46 years old and off a four year layoff to attempt to reclaim a world title. What kind of realistic shot does he have.In the co-feature, Sebastian Fundora rematches Tim Tszyu for Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title. There first fight was marred by Tszyu being a bloody mess from the beginning on an accidental elbow. Will Tszyu get his big revenge or will it be another important night for Fundora. The guys discuss and Dan goes over the undercard withIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Angel Fierro, rematch, 12 rounds, junior welterweightsBrandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez, 12 rounds, WBA featherweight eliminatorGary Russell Jr. vs. Hugo Castaneda, 10 rounds, lightweightsAlan David Picasso vs. Kyonosuke Kameda, 10 rounds, junior featherweightsMark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata Cuellar, 10 rounds, junior lightweightsNext, they turn their attention to the DAZN/Queensberry Promotions undisputed heavyweight title rematch between unified champ Oleksandr Usyk and now, IBF champ, Daniel Dubois. Usyk is one of the greats in the sports, won easily in their first fight two years ago and is the clear favorite. But, now the bout is in London and Dubois has scored a couple of impressive wins, including a brutal KO of former champ Anthony Joshua. Will it be different this time? Also, they talk the Saturday Matchroom Boxing card DAZN in Frisco, TexasJesse “Bam” Rodriguez of San Antonio meets South African Phumelele Cafu for the WBC/WBO junior bantamweight titles. Bam is a great talent and is favored, but could Cafu pose a threat?And they wrap with the news of Turki Alashikh announces no more DAZN PPVs beginning with the Nov. 22 Benavidez-Yarde loaded Riyadh card. How long will this last?It's part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" show/podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up on Saturday night in Las Vegas, hall of famer Manny Pacquiao returns from a four year layoff to fight WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios in a "PBC on Prime" PPV main event.But, before the biggest fight of his career the San Antonio native Barrios joins our insider Dan Rafael with his thoughts on battling the former eight division world champ. And, is Barrios the one being disrespected not the 46 year old "Pacman?" It's all part of this special "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to find our "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up on Saturday night in Las Vegas, hall of famer Manny Pacquiao returns from a four year layoff to fight WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios in a "PBC on Prime" PPV main event.But, before the biggest fight of his career the San Antonio native Barrios joins our insider Dan Rafael with his thoughts on battling the former eight division world champ. And, is Barrios the one being disrespected not the 46 year old "Pacman?" It's all part of this special "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to find our "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up Saturday night, one of the most exciting American smaller weight fighters in the sport is back. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX, fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN.But, before we get to the title fight you get a chance to hear from "Bam" with our insider Dan Rafael in a one on one conversation.They preview this bout with the lesser known South African champ. Plus, Rodriguez talks about whether he wants to win more titles at 115 lb. or move up to bantamweight, etc.? And, make sure to stay engaged with the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

Coming up Saturday night, one of the most exciting American smaller weight fighters in the sport is back. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX, fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN.But, before we get to the title fight you get a chance to hear from "Bam" with our insider Dan Rafael in a one on one conversation.They preview this bout with the lesser known South African champ. Plus, Rodriguez talks about whether he wants to win more titles at 115 lb. or move up to bantamweight, etc.? And, make sure to stay engaged with the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

On Saturday night at famed Wembley Stadium in London IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois gets a rematch with unified champ Oleksandr Usyk for the four belt championship. He joins our insider Dan Rafael one on one to go over it all.Their first bout ended with Usyk scoring a TKO, but not before what Dubois' camp and fans believe was a controversial punch ruled a low blow that shouldn't have been. And, the rematch is not in Usyk's "home away from home" of Poland but rather in Dubois' backyard of London.They discuss it here on this special "Fight Freaks Unite" conversation.And, make sure to be with us for all our great content on the  "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

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On Saturday night at famed Wembley Stadium in London IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois gets a rematch with unified champ Oleksandr Usyk for the four belt championship. He joins our insider Dan Rafael one on one to go over it all.Their first bout ended with Usyk scoring a TKO, but not before what Dubois' camp and fans believe was a controversial punch ruled a low blow that shouldn't have been. And, the rematch is not in Usyk's "home away from home" of Poland but rather in Dubois' backyard of London.They discuss it here on this special "Fight Freaks Unite" conversation.And, make sure to be with us for all our great content on the  "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

It was a busy and wild weekend of fights in New York and we are ready to go over 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 are back to go over it allThey are recapping the aftermath of the Most Valuable Promotions trilogy fight for undisputed women's junior welterweight title holder Katie Taylor of Ireland and Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano won by Taylor by majority decision for a third victory over Serrano. Taylor retained her titles at famed Madison Square Garden in New York. The guys go over the bout, which didn't live up to their first two thrilling fights.Also, what's Taylor's place in female boxing history, now that she's won yet another massive bout? They also tak the undercard bouts, as well.Next, they recap the Saturday Ring Magazine PPV at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY, as England's Hamzah Sheeraz wiped out New York's Edgar Berlanga by TKO in the super middleweight main event. And, WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson pulled away from top contender William Zepeda of Mexico in a 12 round decision.There were also wins by Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias, as he outfought Alberto Puello for the WBC junior welterweight title and light heavyweight Cuban David Morrel had his hands full with Russian Imam Khatev on this card, too. The boys have thoughts on it all.Next, Dan has one on one interviews with IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois, as he gets set to rematch unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk next Saturday July 19th at Wembley Stadium in London. What will be different for him this time after a KO defeat in fight one?  Hear him in his own words.Also, Dan has another one on one conversation with WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios, as he gets set to fight legend Manny Pacquiao, also on July 19th in Las Vegas. What does Barrios think about battling the eight division world champ, who's coming out of a four year retirement and is 46 years old. It's all part of their discussion. Hear all of this on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was a busy and wild weekend of fights in New York and we are ready to go over 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 are back to go over it allThey are recapping the aftermath of the Most Valuable Promotions trilogy fight for undisputed women's junior welterweight title holder Katie Taylor of Ireland and Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano won by Taylor by majority decision for a third victory over Serrano. Taylor retained her titles at famed Madison Square Garden in New York. The guys go over the bout, which didn't live up to their first two thrilling fights.Also, what's Taylor's place in female boxing history, now that she's won yet another massive bout? They also tak the undercard bouts, as well.Next, they recap the Saturday Ring Magazine PPV at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY, as England's Hamzah Sheeraz wiped out New York's Edgar Berlanga by TKO in the super middleweight main event. And, WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson pulled away from top contender William Zepeda of Mexico in a 12 round decision.There were also wins by Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias, as he outfought Alberto Puello for the WBC junior welterweight title and light heavyweight Cuban David Morrel had his hands full with Russian Imam Khatev on this card, too. The boys have thoughts on it all.Next, Dan has one on one interviews with IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois, as he gets set to rematch unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk next Saturday July 19th at Wembley Stadium in London. What will be different for him this time after a KO defeat in fight one?  Hear him in his own words.Also, Dan has another one on one conversation with WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios, as he gets set to fight legend Manny Pacquiao, also on July 19th in Las Vegas. What does Barrios think about battling the eight division world champ, who's coming out of a four year retirement and is 46 years old. It's all part of their discussion. Hear all of this on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up on Saturday July 19th in Las Vegas, one of the modern legends of boxing is back, as Manny Pacquiao returns in a headlining title fight on PPV. But, before that fight week takes place hear from the now, hall of famer, on why return and more, as he talks to our insider Dan Rafael on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."Manny is attempting at 46 years old to defeat Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He already has the record for the oldest welterweight champion ever, but now looks to add to it by 5 years, if he wins.Dan wonders why Pac-man, after winning so many massive fights and world titles, really wants to comeback. Plus, is this just a "one off" or would Pacquiao fight on, if victorious?Hear him in his own words on our podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up on Saturday July 19th in Las Vegas, one of the modern legends of boxing is back, as Manny Pacquiao returns in a headlining title fight on PPV. But, before that fight week takes place hear from the now, hall of famer, on why return and more, as he talks to our insider Dan Rafael on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."Manny is attempting at 46 years old to defeat Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He already has the record for the oldest welterweight champion ever, but now looks to add to it by 5 years, if he wins.Dan wonders why Pac-man, after winning so many massive fights and world titles, really wants to comeback. Plus, is this just a "one off" or would Pacquiao fight on, if victorious?Hear him in his own words on our podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed packed weekend in NYC for two fight cards on Friday and Saturday night. Plus, hall of famer Manny Pacquiao is with us on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to get the full breakdown and takes.They start with the Preview of Friday's MVP card on Netflix in New YorkKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in a trilogy battle for Taylor's undisputed women's junior welterweight title. They meet at famed MSG for a second time and will Serrano finally get a win in the series or does Taylor make it 3 for 3? The guys discuss the impact of this bout for women's boxing all time and Dan also talks the rest of the women's championship fights, too. Next, they Preview Saturday's Ring mag DAZN PPV card in Queens, New YorkEdgar Berlanga takes on England's Hamzah Sheeraz, 12 rounds for the WBC super middleweight eliminator. Big moment for both in this showdown. In the co-feature, Shakur Stevenson battles top contender William Zepeda for Stevenson's WBC lightweight title. Will Shakur be threatened by Zepeda's punch output and chances or will he dominate a quality contender?Dan also goes over the undercard with Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias for Puello's WBC junior welterweight title and David Morrell meeting Imam Khataev in a 10 rounds light heavyweight bout. Then, the PACQUIAO convo:Manny ends 4-year retirement at 46 years old to challenge Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title on July 19 on Prime Video PPV and PPV.COM at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Dan wonders why he wants to comeback and is this just a "one off" or will he fight on, if victorious? Some quick News:Hall of fame former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky "Hitman" Hatton is coming of a 13-year retirement to fight Dec. 2nd in Dubai, official 8 rounder at middleweight against Eisa Al Dah. Let's say it together- "What Are We Doing Here?!"Former IBF junior lightweight titlist Anthony Cacace has suffered a back injury, which has forced him to withdraw from a fight scheduled against fellow southpaw and former WBA featherweight titlist Raymond Ford on the Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte card Aug. 16 in Riyadh. Turki Alashikh is looking for a replacement for Ford to fight.And, Francisco Rodriguez tested positive for a banned substance in the wake of his shockingly dominant upset decision over Galal Yafai to win the WBC interim flyweight title on June 21. Yet another Mexican fighter with a failed post-fight test. There are takes.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview' and follow/subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed packed weekend in NYC for two fight cards on Friday and Saturday night. Plus, hall of famer Manny Pacquiao is with us on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to get the full breakdown and takes.They start with the Preview of Friday's MVP card on Netflix in New YorkKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in a trilogy battle for Taylor's undisputed women's junior welterweight title. They meet at famed MSG for a second time and will Serrano finally get a win in the series or does Taylor make it 3 for 3? The guys discuss the impact of this bout for women's boxing all time and Dan also talks the rest of the women's championship fights, too. Next, they Preview Saturday's Ring mag DAZN PPV card in Queens, New YorkEdgar Berlanga takes on England's Hamzah Sheeraz, 12 rounds for the WBC super middleweight eliminator. Big moment for both in this showdown. In the co-feature, Shakur Stevenson battles top contender William Zepeda for Stevenson's WBC lightweight title. Will Shakur be threatened by Zepeda's punch output and chances or will he dominate a quality contender?Dan also goes over the undercard with Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias for Puello's WBC junior welterweight title and David Morrell meeting Imam Khataev in a 10 rounds light heavyweight bout. Then, the PACQUIAO convo:Manny ends 4-year retirement at 46 years old to challenge Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title on July 19 on Prime Video PPV and PPV.COM at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Dan wonders why he wants to comeback and is this just a "one off" or will he fight on, if victorious? Some quick News:Hall of fame former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky "Hitman" Hatton is coming of a 13-year retirement to fight Dec. 2nd in Dubai, official 8 rounder at middleweight against Eisa Al Dah. Let's say it together- "What Are We Doing Here?!"Former IBF junior lightweight titlist Anthony Cacace has suffered a back injury, which has forced him to withdraw from a fight scheduled against fellow southpaw and former WBA featherweight titlist Raymond Ford on the Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte card Aug. 16 in Riyadh. Turki Alashikh is looking for a replacement for Ford to fight.And, Francisco Rodriguez tested positive for a banned substance in the wake of his shockingly dominant upset decision over Galal Yafai to win the WBC interim flyweight title on June 21. Yet another Mexican fighter with a failed post-fight test. There are takes.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview' and follow/subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Saturday night in New York, super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga returns and headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring Magazine PPV card at Louis Armstrong Stadium.But, before he enters the ring, hear from the brash Berlanga with our insider Dan Rafael about: his thoughts on fighting the Brit Sheeraz, his future at 168 lb. and of course, having been in the ring last Fall with future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez.It's all part of our coverage here on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Saturday night in New York, super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga returns and headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring Magazine PPV card at Louis Armstrong Stadium.But, before he enters the ring, hear from the brash Berlanga with our insider Dan Rafael about: his thoughts on fighting the Brit Sheeraz, his future at 168 lb. and of course, having been in the ring last Fall with future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez.It's all part of our coverage here on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was a light weekend for the July 4th holiday in the USA, but there was a significant fight card in the U.K. and we're ready to recap that and also hear from an exciting, two division world, who's about to return to the ring later this month on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newletter to discuss:The Recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN at Manchester, EnglandWelterweight Jack Catterall scores a tech decision after 6 rounds over Harlem Eubank. Not much to see here, but will we have to endure it again? Also, lightweight Joe Cordina won easily by decision over Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in his 135 lb. debut. Could Cordina get in the lightweight title mix soon?Then, hear from Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with Dan He fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout set for July 19 in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN. Bam is one of the young championship stars in the U.S. and has big plans. Then, some NewsTurki Alashikh announces “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez in a three-belt juior bantamweight unification fight for the November Riyadh Season card (Bam obviously has to beat Cafu on July 19th) Also, Turki also announced another fight for that November Riyadh card: Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO lightweight title stripped from Keyshawn Davis. And, we have the latest on the Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev trilogy fight, where Beterbiev is saying that he doesn't know what's going on and where the fight will take place and when? What. Are. We. Doing. Here?!Also legend Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez return is announced for Sept. 12 in Managua, Nicaragua, his hometown. Dan has the details.Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

It was a light weekend for the July 4th holiday in the USA, but there was a significant fight card in the U.K. and we're ready to recap that and also hear from an exciting, two division world, who's about to return to the ring later this month on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newletter to discuss:The Recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN at Manchester, EnglandWelterweight Jack Catterall scores a tech decision after 6 rounds over Harlem Eubank. Not much to see here, but will we have to endure it again? Also, lightweight Joe Cordina won easily by decision over Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in his 135 lb. debut. Could Cordina get in the lightweight title mix soon?Then, hear from Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with Dan He fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout set for July 19 in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN. Bam is one of the young championship stars in the U.S. and has big plans. Then, some NewsTurki Alashikh announces “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez in a three-belt juior bantamweight unification fight for the November Riyadh Season card (Bam obviously has to beat Cafu on July 19th) Also, Turki also announced another fight for that November Riyadh card: Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO lightweight title stripped from Keyshawn Davis. And, we have the latest on the Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev trilogy fight, where Beterbiev is saying that he doesn't know what's going on and where the fight will take place and when? What. Are. We. Doing. Here?!Also legend Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez return is announced for Sept. 12 in Managua, Nicaragua, his hometown. Dan has the details.Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

It's a lighter weekend of fights with only one prominent show in Manchester, England but we are here to preview that Matchroom card and a prominent super middleweight is with us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back aboard to go over it all.They start with a Preview of the Matchroom Boxing card Saturday on DAZN in Manchester, England that has Jack Catterall against Harlem Eubank in a 12 rounds welterweight battle. It's a significant fight for both of them at 147 in the U.K.Plus, Joe Cordina meets Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in a 10 round lightweight co-feature. The boys go over bothNext, an Edgar Berlanga interview with Dan, as he headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring card July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in NY. Berlanga looks help his resume' at 168 lb.Then, some NewsIn the "You can't make this up" category- The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has taken Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. into custody for an outstanding Mexican arrest warrent for being part of an alleged crime ring for guns and ammuntion there. It begs the question on why they didn't know/chose to arrest him before or after the fight with Jake Paul last Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA?! What are we doing here?!Next another SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!!  Tyson Fury is unretiring supposedly to fight Oleksandr Usyk for a third time in April 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London. But, why this fight?Also, WBO welterweight champ Brian Norman will fight former undisputed lightweight champ Devin Haney this fall. And, could it be on a card with WBC heavyweight champ David Benavidez in Riyadh vs. Anthony Yarde in November that is also announced by Turki and confirmed by Team Benavidez to Dan. Dan is also reporting on junior lightweight Oscar Valdez who will be back in action in Mexico in September on a Zanfer Promotions card, while Top Rank's broadcast situation is up in the air. Finally, No opponent yet But, PBC announced the free prelims for Pacquio-Barrios PPV, will include Gary Russell Jr. ending a 3+ year layoff layoff, since losing his WBC featherweight title to Mark Magsayo in Jan. 2022. He's been so inactive that does this matter?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and Happy 4th of July Weekend! 

It's a lighter weekend of fights with only one prominent show in Manchester, England but we are here to preview that Matchroom card and a prominent super middleweight is with us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back aboard to go over it all.They start with a Preview of the Matchroom Boxing card Saturday on DAZN in Manchester, England that has Jack Catterall against Harlem Eubank in a 12 rounds welterweight battle. It's a significant fight for both of them at 147 in the U.K.Plus, Joe Cordina meets Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in a 10 round lightweight co-feature. The boys go over bothNext, an Edgar Berlanga interview with Dan, as he headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring card July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in NY. Berlanga looks help his resume' at 168 lb.Then, some NewsIn the "You can't make this up" category- The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has taken Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. into custody for an outstanding Mexican arrest warrent for being part of an alleged crime ring for guns and ammuntion there. It begs the question on why they didn't know/chose to arrest him before or after the fight with Jake Paul last Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA?! What are we doing here?!Next another SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!!  Tyson Fury is unretiring supposedly to fight Oleksandr Usyk for a third time in April 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London. But, why this fight?Also, WBO welterweight champ Brian Norman will fight former undisputed lightweight champ Devin Haney this fall. And, could it be on a card with WBC heavyweight champ David Benavidez in Riyadh vs. Anthony Yarde in November that is also announced by Turki and confirmed by Team Benavidez to Dan. Dan is also reporting on junior lightweight Oscar Valdez who will be back in action in Mexico in September on a Zanfer Promotions card, while Top Rank's broadcast situation is up in the air. Finally, No opponent yet But, PBC announced the free prelims for Pacquio-Barrios PPV, will include Gary Russell Jr. ending a 3+ year layoff layoff, since losing his WBC featherweight title to Mark Magsayo in Jan. 2022. He's been so inactive that does this matter?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and Happy 4th of July Weekend! 

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Off the final weekend of June there's lots to go over from Anaheim, CA, to Wichita, KS and even, Quebec, Canada and we're ready to do it on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" show/podcast.This edition aired live on our Big Fight Weekend Youtube page Saturday night with host T.J. Rives in Anaheim for the Jake Paul-Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. PPV giving his insight and insider Dan Rafael providing his analysis on the entire weekend.They begin with the recap of the Saturday night MVP/Golden Boy showthat saw Jake Paul easily decision a badly faded  Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over 10 rounds. Big Dan is long over this fight, but T.J. has more on what he saw first hand and what's next for Jake? In the co-feature Cruiserweight Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez rallied to beat Yuniel Dorticos and retains his WBO/WBA titles. Zurdo didn't look great, but could be in for a huge payday next.Also, a series of thrilling KO's on the undercard for Welterweight Raul Curiel over Victor Rodriguez in a WBA eliminator and Julian Rodriguez's dramatic KO10 with seconds left in the fight with Avious Griffin. Plus, lightweight rising prospect Floyd Schofield destroyed Tevin Farmer with two quick knockdowns in a 2 min TKO win. The boys have takes on it all.Next, a recap of the Friday night Global Combat Collective main event in Wichitawith former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder returning for a TKO7 against Tyrrell Herndon. It was expected and now what's next possibly for Wilder? And, a final Recap of the Friday night Eye of the Tiger main event in QuebecSuper middleweight Christian Mbilli destroyed Maciej Suleki in the first round and wins vacant WBC interim title. Now, is he in the picture for that name "Canelo" possibly for 2026??It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Show and podcast. Make sure that you are subscribed to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Off the final weekend of June there's lots to go over from Anaheim, CA, to Wichita, KS and even, Quebec, Canada and we're ready to do it on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" show/podcast.This edition aired live on our Big Fight Weekend Youtube page Saturday night with host T.J. Rives in Anaheim for the Jake Paul-Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. PPV giving his insight and insider Dan Rafael providing his analysis on the entire weekend.They begin with the recap of the Saturday night MVP/Golden Boy showthat saw Jake Paul easily decision a badly faded  Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over 10 rounds. Big Dan is long over this fight, but T.J. has more on what he saw first hand and what's next for Jake? In the co-feature Cruiserweight Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez rallied to beat Yuniel Dorticos and retains his WBO/WBA titles. Zurdo didn't look great, but could be in for a huge payday next.Also, a series of thrilling KO's on the undercard for Welterweight Raul Curiel over Victor Rodriguez in a WBA eliminator and Julian Rodriguez's dramatic KO10 with seconds left in the fight with Avious Griffin. Plus, lightweight rising prospect Floyd Schofield destroyed Tevin Farmer with two quick knockdowns in a 2 min TKO win. The boys have takes on it all.Next, a recap of the Friday night Global Combat Collective main event in Wichitawith former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder returning for a TKO7 against Tyrrell Herndon. It was expected and now what's next possibly for Wilder? And, a final Recap of the Friday night Eye of the Tiger main event in QuebecSuper middleweight Christian Mbilli destroyed Maciej Suleki in the first round and wins vacant WBC interim title. Now, is he in the picture for that name "Canelo" possibly for 2026??It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Show and podcast. Make sure that you are subscribed to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a fairly action packed weekend, especially, in Anaheim, CA and we're to go over all the fights and a little bit of news out of the ring on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. is in Southern California this weekend and insider Dan Rafael has his takes, too, as this show originally aired live on our Youtube channel.They begin with the previewsSaturday's MVP/Golden Boy DAZN PPV at Anaheim, Calif.Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 10 rounds, cruiserweights. is this one worthwhile or Chavez Jr. gonna pull similar issues as his recent past and it's an easy night for Jake?Also, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos, 12 rounds, for Ramirez's WBO/WBA cruiserweight titles in an intriguing defense.Plus, Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer, 10 rounds, lightweights in a compelling youth vs. experience battle.Next we work backwards to Friday's Global Combat Collection PPV.COM main event at Wichita, KansasDeontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Does Wilder have anything left in the tank after 4 losses in the last 5 fights? Also, the guys preview Friday's Eye of the Tiger ESPN+ main event at Quebec CityChristian Mbilli vs. Maciej Sulecki, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC interim super middleweight title Mbilli is poised to go to the next level in middleweight of super middleweight, too. NewsDiscussions are on for fall fight in Riyadh for Brian Norman to defend the WBO welterweight title vs. Devin Haney. Dan explains more on why Haney and when we could we expect to see them neet.Plus, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue-Alan David Picasso is the December fight for Inoue in Riyadh if they win their upcoming fights. We discuss more.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a fairly action packed weekend, especially, in Anaheim, CA and we're to go over all the fights and a little bit of news out of the ring on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. is in Southern California this weekend and insider Dan Rafael has his takes, too, as this show originally aired live on our Youtube channel.They begin with the previewsSaturday's MVP/Golden Boy DAZN PPV at Anaheim, Calif.Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 10 rounds, cruiserweights. is this one worthwhile or Chavez Jr. gonna pull similar issues as his recent past and it's an easy night for Jake?Also, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos, 12 rounds, for Ramirez's WBO/WBA cruiserweight titles in an intriguing defense.Plus, Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer, 10 rounds, lightweights in a compelling youth vs. experience battle.Next we work backwards to Friday's Global Combat Collection PPV.COM main event at Wichita, KansasDeontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Does Wilder have anything left in the tank after 4 losses in the last 5 fights? Also, the guys preview Friday's Eye of the Tiger ESPN+ main event at Quebec CityChristian Mbilli vs. Maciej Sulecki, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC interim super middleweight title Mbilli is poised to go to the next level in middleweight of super middleweight, too. NewsDiscussions are on for fall fight in Riyadh for Brian Norman to defend the WBO welterweight title vs. Devin Haney. Dan explains more on why Haney and when we could we expect to see them neet.Plus, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue-Alan David Picasso is the December fight for Inoue in Riyadh if they win their upcoming fights. We discuss more.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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Coming up Friday night in Wichita, Kansas, former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder returns after a year long layoff and back to back losses in a comeback bout. But, before he enters the ring he spoke with our insider Dan Rafael about his return against little regarded Tyrell Herndon on PPV.com etc.They discuss his losses by decision to Joseph Parker and brutal KO defeat to Zhelei Zhang last May that have all but ended his career at the championship level. Or, did they?Can Wilder regain the form (and big punch) that made him one of the stars of the sport in the 2010s with several spectacular KOs? Will Herndon be able to challenge him at all? And, if Wilder does win, is a possible bout with former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua down the road, as well?Hear "The Bronze Bomber" in his own words on this 'Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" with Dan and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Coming up Friday night in Wichita, Kansas, former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder returns after a year long layoff and back to back losses in a comeback bout. But, before he enters the ring he spoke with our insider Dan Rafael about his return against little regarded Tyrell Herndon on PPV.com etc.They discuss his losses by decision to Joseph Parker and brutal KO defeat to Zhelei Zhang last May that have all but ended his career at the championship level. Or, did they?Can Wilder regain the form (and big punch) that made him one of the stars of the sport in the 2010s with several spectacular KOs? Will Herndon be able to challenge him at all? And, if Wilder does win, is a possible bout with former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua down the road, as well?Hear "The Bronze Bomber" in his own words on this 'Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" with Dan and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was a lighter weekend of action as Summer is underway in earnest, but our boys are back to go over the upset loss for a British favored flyweight and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are ready to go.They recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandFlyweight Francisco Rodriguez easily pounds Galal Yafai in a 12 round upset and wins WBC interim title by upset in Yafai's hometown. What happened here and what does it mean for the Mexican with the win? Next, a Recap of Saturday's Top Rank  ESPN+ top two bouts in Newark, New JerseyMiddleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. W10 Kamil Gardzieli, but what does it mean for his future? Meanwhile, Middleweight Jahi Tucker decisions Lorenzo Simpson and could he be fightining Mielnicki next? NewsCanelo- Terence Crawford media tour kicks off in Riyadh on Friday and continued in NY on Sunday. Dan goes over what he liked. And, at the NY presser, Dana White introduced Max Kellerman as the first member of the broadcast team on Netflix. Max has been completely out of the public spotlight for two years since ESPN fired him. We have the latestThe IBF has ordered final heavyweight title eliminator between No. 3 Efe Ajagba and No. 4 Frank Sanchez. Both accepted their positions so if the fight happens winner is IBF mandatory for Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois 2 winner next month. Sanchez outpointed Ajaba in 2021, but both have a lot on the line in fight 2.NostalgiaJune 22, 2002 – 23 years ago Sunday – Marco Antonio Barrera W12 Erik Morales in the rematch of their epic trilogy for featherweight supremacy. Big Dan was ringside at MGM Grand. andJune 21, 2003- 22 years ago Saturday- heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis ended his hall of fame career by stopping a bloody Vitali Klitschko. And, Dan was also there that night, as well.Find the Big Fight Weekend Youtube Page for the full video reviews!And, we thank you for finding this "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to stay with us on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was a lighter weekend of action as Summer is underway in earnest, but our boys are back to go over the upset loss for a British favored flyweight and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are ready to go.They recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandFlyweight Francisco Rodriguez easily pounds Galal Yafai in a 12 round upset and wins WBC interim title by upset in Yafai's hometown. What happened here and what does it mean for the Mexican with the win? Next, a Recap of Saturday's Top Rank  ESPN+ top two bouts in Newark, New JerseyMiddleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. W10 Kamil Gardzieli, but what does it mean for his future? Meanwhile, Middleweight Jahi Tucker decisions Lorenzo Simpson and could he be fightining Mielnicki next? NewsCanelo- Terence Crawford media tour kicks off in Riyadh on Friday and continued in NY on Sunday. Dan goes over what he liked. And, at the NY presser, Dana White introduced Max Kellerman as the first member of the broadcast team on Netflix. Max has been completely out of the public spotlight for two years since ESPN fired him. We have the latestThe IBF has ordered final heavyweight title eliminator between No. 3 Efe Ajagba and No. 4 Frank Sanchez. Both accepted their positions so if the fight happens winner is IBF mandatory for Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois 2 winner next month. Sanchez outpointed Ajaba in 2021, but both have a lot on the line in fight 2.NostalgiaJune 22, 2002 – 23 years ago Sunday – Marco Antonio Barrera W12 Erik Morales in the rematch of their epic trilogy for featherweight supremacy. Big Dan was ringside at MGM Grand. andJune 21, 2003- 22 years ago Saturday- heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis ended his hall of fame career by stopping a bloody Vitali Klitschko. And, Dan was also there that night, as well.Find the Big Fight Weekend Youtube Page for the full video reviews!And, we thank you for finding this "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to stay with us on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're ready to go with another weekend of action from England to New Jersey and a former heavyweight champ is on the show, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their insight and opinions.They begin with the Recap of Thursday's Ohashi Promotions card in TokyoBrian Norman booming one-punch KO of challenger Jin Sasaki, as he retains the WBO welterweight title. Norman is clearly on the rise at 147 lb. and the guys give more on his future. Briefly, on the undercard,Thanongsak Simsri gets a split decision Cristian Araneta, and wins the vacant IBF junior flyweight title.Next, a Preview of the Macthroom Boxing / DAZN main event Saturday in Birmingham, England Galal Yafai takes on Francisco Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Yafai's WBC interim flyweight title. Yafai is more decorated as an amateur but Rodriguez has had many more fights.  Then, a Preview of the Top Rank ESPN+ top two fights Saturday in Newark, N.J. (ESPN+)Jersey's Vito Mielnicki Jr. meets Poland's. Kamil Gardzielik, 10 rounds, middleweights and in the co-feature, Jahi Tucker vs. Lorenzo Simpson, 10 rounds, middleweights. They go over both.NewsIt's official – Canelo-Crawford will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas & TKO's boxing promotion will be called Zuffa Boxing  No shock but Jamie Munguia's B sample was also positive for exogenous testosterone and the guys discuss what it means again. Jaron Ennis announces on social media that he is officially moving up to 154 lb. Dan has more and T.J. invokes "What are we doing here?!"NostalgiaThe boys wrap talking  briefly June 17, 2000 — 25 years ago on Tuesday – Shane Mosley W12 Oscar De La Hoya to win the WBC welterweight title. A huge fight that lived up to the hype. Big Dan was ringside for it all.It' all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're ready to go with another weekend of action from England to New Jersey and a former heavyweight champ is on the show, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their insight and opinions.They begin with the Recap of Thursday's Ohashi Promotions card in TokyoBrian Norman booming one-punch KO of challenger Jin Sasaki, as he retains the WBO welterweight title. Norman is clearly on the rise at 147 lb. and the guys give more on his future. Briefly, on the undercard,Thanongsak Simsri gets a split decision Cristian Araneta, and wins the vacant IBF junior flyweight title.Next, a Preview of the Macthroom Boxing / DAZN main event Saturday in Birmingham, England Galal Yafai takes on Francisco Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Yafai's WBC interim flyweight title. Yafai is more decorated as an amateur but Rodriguez has had many more fights.  Then, a Preview of the Top Rank ESPN+ top two fights Saturday in Newark, N.J. (ESPN+)Jersey's Vito Mielnicki Jr. meets Poland's. Kamil Gardzielik, 10 rounds, middleweights and in the co-feature, Jahi Tucker vs. Lorenzo Simpson, 10 rounds, middleweights. They go over both.NewsIt's official – Canelo-Crawford will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas & TKO's boxing promotion will be called Zuffa Boxing  No shock but Jamie Munguia's B sample was also positive for exogenous testosterone and the guys discuss what it means again. Jaron Ennis announces on social media that he is officially moving up to 154 lb. Dan has more and T.J. invokes "What are we doing here?!"NostalgiaThe boys wrap talking  briefly June 17, 2000 — 25 years ago on Tuesday – Shane Mosley W12 Oscar De La Hoya to win the WBC welterweight title. A huge fight that lived up to the hype. Big Dan was ringside for it all.It' all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Thursday night  in Tokyo, WBO welterweight champ Brian Norman will make the second defense of his version of the 147 lb. world title against tough, unbeaten challenger Jin Sasaki in a scheduled 12 rounder.Prior to departing for Japan last week, Norman (27-0, 21 KOs) out of Conyers, GA, joined our insider Dan Rafael to talk more about his willingness to go to the Far East for this defense. Sasaki is a solid puncher at 19-1-1, 17 KOs.The two go one on one and also covered the possibility of Norman meeting IBF/WBA welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis in a unification battle later this year. Plus, whether Ennis is now the one reluctant to do that or not?It's all part of this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Thursday night  in Tokyo, WBO welterweight champ Brian Norman will make the second defense of his version of the 147 lb. world title against tough, unbeaten challenger Jin Sasaki in a scheduled 12 rounder.Prior to departing for Japan last week, Norman (27-0, 21 KOs) out of Conyers, GA, joined our insider Dan Rafael to talk more about his willingness to go to the Far East for this defense. Sasaki is a solid puncher at 19-1-1, 17 KOs.The two go one on one and also covered the possibility of Norman meeting IBF/WBA welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis in a unification battle later this year. Plus, whether Ennis is now the one reluctant to do that or not?It's all part of this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Off a weekend with one significant show in New York our guys return to go over that, some news and more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back with their insight and takes.They begin with the recap of Saturday night's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in NYCRichardson Hitchins TKO8 George Kambosos Jr., for Hitchins' IBF 140. It was expected and now, what's next for Hitchins?Also, Andy Cruz TKO5 Hironori Mishiro, IBF 135 lb. eliminator and heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KO1 Aleem Whitfield, as well. Plus, they recap Saturday night's WBA "KO Drugs" main event in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNonito Donaire Tech Dec 8 Andres Campos, wins vacant WBA interim bantamweight. It's a win, but there's concern for the aging Donaire. The guys also briefly preview Thursday's Teiken Boxing main event on ESPN+ in TokyoBrian Norman vs. Jin Sasaki, for Norman's WBO welterweight titleNews After everything that happened with the cancellation of Keyshawn Davis-Edwin De Los Santos, De Los Santos' promoter Sampson Lewkowicz announced he has given the fighter a release from his promotional contract, because De Los Santos was so upset the promoter and trainer called off the fight. Our guys weigh in on the "weight debacle" fallout continuing.As expected, the WBO formally ordered England's Sam Noakes and Ohio's Abdullah Mason to meet for the organization's vacant lightweight world title stripped from overweight Davis. They have 20 days to negotiate an agreement or there will be a purse bid. Dan has more.NostalgiaJune 15, 1984 – 41 years ago Sunday – Thomas Hearns MASSIVE KO2 Roberto Duran to retain the WBC junior middleweight title at Caesars Palace. It's an All-time great KO and Hearns' only win of the "Four Kings" series of fights (he was 1-2-1).Make sure to go to the Big Fight Weekend Youtube page to watch the guys discuss it more!And, be part of all our content on this podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.! 

We are back and ready to preview the Matchroom Boxing world title fight in New York, plus hear from a U.S. world champ on his way to Japan for a title defense next week and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return and have their insight and takes on:The Matchroom Boxing ? DAZN card Saturday at Theater at MSG in NYJunior welterweight Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos, for Hitchins IBF world title. Will this be easy work for Hitchins? Plus, lightweight Andy Cruz vs. Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator bout. Then, a quick preview of the WBA "KO Drugs Festival" main event Saturday in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBantamweight Nonito Donaire vs. Andres Campos, for vacant WBA interim title. Donaire is a hall of famer but hasn't fought in nearly two years and is coming off 2 losses, as well.Next, Dan with a Brian Norman conversation, as he makes his second WBO welterweight title defense vs. Jin Sasaki on June 19 (ESPN+) in Tokyo, Japan.News Canelo-Crawford is set for Sept. 13 in Las Vegas officially and will be on Netflix globally. The boys have the latest.WBC/WBA flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji will headline a world title tripleheader defending against Ricardo Rafael Sandoval on July 30 in Yokohama, Japan. Dan has more.Also, Edwin De Los Santos promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told Dan this week he made a deal with Top Rank and De Los Santos will get half his purse ($165K of a $330K purse) from the canceled Keyshawn Davis fight.. It's interesting, as Top Rank Boxing was not obligated to do so.  And, Golden Boy announces the rescheduled junior welterweight Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. bout for Aug. 2 on DAZN in Sims' hometown of Chicago. NostalgiaJune 12, 1989 — 36 years ago on Thursday – Sugar Ray Leonard D12 Thomas Hearns in their long-awaited rematch. The boys briefly talk the bout and WATCH the full nostalgia recap on our Big Fight Weekend Youtube Page.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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Coming up Saturday night in New York City, unbeaten 140 lb. champ Richardson Hitchins is back headlining the Matchroom Boxing main event. And, here he talks one on one with our insider Dan Rafael on a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."Hitchins will make his first IBF junior welterweight title defense against former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. on June 14 on DAZN at the MSG Theater. And, interestingly, the 27 year old New Yorker has little use or respect for what Kambosos has done.Will it be an easy night for the champ and if he wins, what fight does he want next?It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subsribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a special edition of the recap show/Pod, as we were live on Youtube Sunday night and you are also hearing us on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast are here to go over everything.They discuss:Saturday's Top Rank ESPN card in Norfolk, Va.Keyshawn missing weight and the falloutAbdullah Mason TKO6 Jeremia Nakathila, 10 rounds, lightweightsNahir Albright W10 majority Kelvin Davis, junior welterweights Saturday's Queensberry DAZN card in Ipswich, EnglandFabio Wardley booming one punch, KO10 Justis Huni, wins vacant WBA interim heavyweight titleSunday's Teiken Boxing ESPN+ card in Tolyo Junto Nakatani TKO6 Ryosuke Nishida, unifies WBC/IBF bantamweight titles and wants Naoya "The Monster" Inoue down the road!Sunday's Tasman Fighters DAZN card Broadbeach, Australia (DAZN)Jai Opetaia KO5 Claudio Squeo, retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and wants a huge battle with Zurdo Ramirez. NewsDan has some thoughts on the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction and speeches, including the great Manny Pacquiao.Dana White and Turki Alashikh announce (along with SELA) that they will promote Canelo-Crawford on Sept. 13. as part of new TKO venture.Also, Turki put out thru The Ring Aug. 16 card in Riyadh, which was the date for Garcia-Haney 2 that isn't happening and then Haney-Lopez, which also isn't happening: it will have Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte as the main event and,  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman; junior lightweight bout between Anthony Cacace and Raymond Ford (17-1, 8 KOs)NostalgiaJune 7, 2014 – 11 years ago on Saturday – Miguel Cotto TKO10 Sergio Martinez to win the lineal/WBC middleweight title at Madison Square Garden, First Puerto Rican to win a title in four divisions, dominated. Big Dan was ringside.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure for more of this great content, you find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

An action packed weekend all over the globe awaits and we're ready to preview it all. Plus, a world champ is talking to us, also, on our newest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their thoughts and takes on all the action.We start with the previews:Saturday Top Rank/ESPN card in Norfolk, Va.Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos, for Davis' WBO lightweight title. It's Davis' first defense in his hometown. The boys discuss. And, we have  Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremia Nakathila in a 10 rounds lightweight co-feature. Earlier Saturday Queensberry/DAZN card in Ipswich, EnglandFabio Wardley vs. Justis Huni, for vacant WBA interim heavyweight title. Looking forward to this clash, as both guys can punch. On Sunday Teiken Boxing/ESPN+ card in Tokyo 4:30 a.m. ETJunto Nakatani vs. Ryosuke Nishida, WBC/IBF bantamweight unification. Nakatani has his sights set on "The Monster" but must win here first. Also, Sunday Tasman Fighters/Matchroom card in Broadbeach, Australia 3:30 a.m. ETJai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title. Opetaia is the tops in the division and should cruise. Next a RICHARDSON HITCHINS interview with Dan:Hitchins defends his IBF junior welterweight title vs. George Kambosos Jr. on June 14 at New York's MSG Theater on DAZN. He's very outspoken on this matchup being no big thing. Some News3-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko announces retirement at 37. We recap his amazing career. Sadly, Jose Santa Cruz, who trained his four sons as professional boxers, including four-division titleholder Leo Santa Cruz, died on Monday after a years-long battle with a form of bone cancer in his spine. He was 65.  Next, Nonito Donaire returns to fight Andres Campos for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight title on June 14 at Casino Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This fight was only announced in recent days as a late addition to the WBA's annual “KO Drugs” festival event.  And, some quick mention that HOF inductions are Sunday. That bizarrely has legend Manny Pacquiao being inducted and yet, he's set to return to the ring in a July PPV. Dan goes over that and the whole 2025 class.NostalgiaJune 4, 2016 — nine years ago on Wednesday – WBC 130 champion Francisco Vargas and Orlando Salido fought to a hellacious draw in the 2016 fight of the year one night after Muhammad Ali died. Rafael ringside. We briefly talk about this here.Make sure to watch full recap of Vargas-Salido on our BFW Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132And make sure to follow/subscribe on our BFW Podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!