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A very intriguing heavyweight main event in England leads our show and we got lots of news incluidng on the heavyweight division's top stars on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to give their takes.First a preview of Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN PPV main event from LondonJoseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley, 12 rounds, for Parker's WBO interim heavyweight title. It's a significant risk for Parker against the hard punching Wardley, when he's already in line to be the full WBO champ or get the undisputed title shot with Oleksandr Usyk next year. Then, some NewsWe are recapping Danny Garcia's KO4 of Daniel Rodriguez last Saturday night in Brooklyn, NY. Is Danny done and is he a HOFer?Next, Usyk says he is back in training after back injury, plans to fight in 2026 and wants to fight for three more years (until he is 41). We're not so sure on that last one.Meanwhile, Tyson Fury strongly reiterated his retirement (yet, again) in an interview with YouTube channel FurociTV. We still don't believe him at this point.And, then that leaves... After teasing a December return for Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has said he won't be back until at least February and perhaps, in Africa. Will Joshua end up fighting Fury??Next, Matchroom Boxing on Thursday won the purse bid for the fight between IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla and Matchroom-promoted mandatory challenger Andy Cruz. Dan has the latest.Former IBF welterweight titlist Kell Brook is ending a four-year retirement an will fight on February 13 to honor his friend Ricky Hatton. He fights Eisa Al Dah, who was supposed to fight Hatton in December, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. And, finally, Top Rank has no deal for a platform yet but announced that it will show the Mary Spencer-Mikaela Mayer card from Montreal that headlines an Eye of the Tiger Promotions card on its Top Rank Classics channel, which is free on major FAST hubs, including Tubi, Pluto and Roku. We have more on that.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
'YOU F**** ANNOYED ME' -EDDIE HEARN v DAVE ALLEN TRADE WORDS / AJ, ZHANG, PARKER-WARDLEY, DANA WHITE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A very intriguing heavyweight main event in England leads our show and we got lots of news incluidng on the heavyweight division's top stars on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to give their takes.First a preview of Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN PPV main event from LondonJoseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley, 12 rounds, for Parker's WBO interim heavyweight title. It's a significant risk for Parker against the hard punching Wardley, when he's already in line to be the full WBO champ or get the undisputed title shot with Oleksandr Usyk next year. Then, some NewsWe are recapping Danny Garcia's KO4 of Daniel Rodriguez last Saturday night in Brooklyn, NY. Is Danny done and is he a HOFer?Next, Usyk says he is back in training after back injury, plans to fight in 2026 and wants to fight for three more years (until he is 41). We're not so sure on that last one.Meanwhile, Tyson Fury strongly reiterated his retirement (yet, again) in an interview with YouTube channel FurociTV. We still don't believe him at this point.And, then that leaves... After teasing a December return for Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has said he won't be back until at least February and perhaps, in Africa. Will Joshua end up fighting Fury??Next, Matchroom Boxing on Thursday won the purse bid for the fight between IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla and Matchroom-promoted mandatory challenger Andy Cruz. Dan has the latest.Former IBF welterweight titlist Kell Brook is ending a four-year retirement an will fight on February 13 to honor his friend Ricky Hatton. He fights Eisa Al Dah, who was supposed to fight Hatton in December, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. And, finally, Top Rank has no deal for a platform yet but announced that it will show the Mary Spencer-Mikaela Mayer card from Montreal that headlines an Eye of the Tiger Promotions card on its Top Rank Classics channel, which is free on major FAST hubs, including Tubi, Pluto and Roku. We have more on that.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
In the eighth episode of our Flash Knockdown studio revamped show, Eddie Hearn reviews a big night at York Hall and sends out a message to the boxing fans with regards to Dana White's TKO involvement into the sport. Skye Nicolson is in the studio as her December 13 fight is confirmed and admits a shot at Ellie Scotney's Undisputed crown is the aim. Newly crowned English Middleweight Champion Jimmy Sains also joins us in the studio to recap his win, issues a call out to an old amateur rival and takes on our charity quiz plus we hear from Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne before their November 29 rematch. Don't forget to leave us a rating and you can watch the full video version from the studio over on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'YOU NEARLY BROKE MY RIB...' -KEVIN MITCHELL TOLD BY SON CONNOR WHO HAS JUST SIGNED WITH EDDIE HEARN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'IM NOT THE BIGGEST EDDIE HEARN FAN, BUT...' -ROY JONES TAKES SWIPE AT DANA WHITE, EUBANK JR TRAINER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'I LOVE BLACK PEOPLE' - EDDIE HEARN & BEN WHITTAKER (FIRST EXCLUSIVE) / SHALOM, VIRAL VIDEO, DEBUT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this explosive clip, the Matchroom boss snaps back at critics and rivals alike – including Dana White, Simon Jordan, Anthony Joshua, and Whittaker. From backroom politics to public call-outs, Hearn doesn't hold back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this explosive interview, the Matchroom CEO fires shots over the Simon Jordan and Ben Shalom situation, reacting to the recent show clash drama and giving his thoughts on Dave Allen and Eddie Hearn. Smith pulls no punches as he defends Matchroom, addresses criticism, and speaks on the state of British boxing right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eddie Hearn is in no mood to hold back!
‘IT'S DISAPPOINTING BECAUSE..' - EDDIE HEARN IMMEDIATELY REACTS TO DAVE ALLEN LOSS TO MAKHMUDOV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘IT'S DISAPPOINTING BECAUSE..' - EDDIE HEARN IMMEDIATELY REACTS TO DAVE ALLEN LOSS TO MAKHMUDOV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'LOSING MY F***** S***'-EDDIE HEARN BRUTALLY HONEST ON DAVE ALLEN/BOOTS ENNIS KO WIN & AJ NEXT FIGHT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll calls on Chuck Mindenhall to talk all things combat sports. They kick things off by reacting to Ariel's 2026 superfight forecast from Monday's show. Can 2026 live up to its decade-old predecessor, 2016? The guys break it all down (00:32). Also on this week's programming was Ariel's interview with Eddie Hearn, whose comments about MMA ruffled some feathers. He teased a potential promotional move into the sport, and the guys discuss how big his involvement could become (32:17).One MMA promotion still struggling to break through is the PFL. Petesy and Chuck discuss the underwhelming buildup to one of its biggest matchups, Paul Hughes vs. Usman Nurmagomedov 2 (53:43).One promotion not struggling, however, is Ice Wars. Chuck gives the lowdown ahead of their event this weekend (58:26).To wrap up the show, the duo answer your live chats (1:02:52).
Dana White vs Eddie Hearn, la grosse rivalité... qu'on attendait ?
'F*** YOU MOTHERF****' - EDDIE HEARN GOES OFF ON DANA WHITE/REVEALS AJ FURY BREAKING NEWS/DAVE ALLEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'F*** OFF. STOP BEING F**** FAKE' - DAVE ALLEN UNCUT / EDDIE HEARN, MAKHMUDOV, WILDER, RICKY HATTON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*BREAKING NEWS* - EDDIE HEARN SIGNS BEN WHITTAKER - GARETH A. DAVIES REACTS / AJ, ITAUMA, DAVE ALLEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MEMORABILIA FAIR THIS SATURDAY (11th October 2025) AT DICK COLLINS HALL, ROBERT STREET, LONDON, FROM 1:30PM TO 5:30PM. Has Dave Allen bitten off more than he can chew with Arslanbek Makhmudov or is the threat that awaits the British heavyweight somewhat overrated? Ben Whittaker has made the switch from Boxxer to Matchroom but can Eddie Hearn work his old magic with his current box of tricks? What does the future hold for Nathaniel Collins after narrowly failing to win the European title? And in This Week, we felt it appropriate to take in some vintage Ricky Hatton as he tears through Michael Stewart in 2005. Support the Opening Bell, get bonus content and ditch those beyond annoying ads, by subscribing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oh it's true! Hear from Ben Whittaker after signing a long term promotional contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. The Surgeon outlines his decision for the move, a previous Matchroom promo shoot from 2022, the link-up with Eddie and also trainer Andy Lee, his plans for the future and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'I CANT BE F**** A*SED..' -AMIR KHAN BRUTALLY HONEST / EDDIE HEARN, AJ, CRAWFORD-CANELO, BENN-EUBANK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'UNLESS YOU'RE A F**** IDIOT...' -EDDIE HEARN GOES IN ON EUBANK JR, AJ FIGHT NEARS, DeGALE, CRAWFORD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Episode 4 of the revamped Flash Knockdown series 6 with Matchroom's Jamie Ward hosting with a range of guests. This week Eddie Hearn reveals a potential fight between Dave Allen and Deontay Wilder could be in the pipeline should The White Rhino come through October 11's Arslanbek Makhmudov assignment, the fallout from Chris Eubank Jr's press conference rant and updates on Anthony Joshua's next move. Josh Padley and Reece Bellotti both predict fireworks for their upcoming Sheffield showdown and a title for the bout is announce on the show whilst Giorgio Visioli talks the sparring with Curmel Moton and has a video sent in from fellow rising Zaquin Moses ahead of his fight in Philly. Then there's the usual charity quiz, some chat and some nonsense too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a rather light weekend worldwide, but there was a significant 2 world title fight card in California and of course, we're recapping that and have the newest fight news, too, on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host TJ. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to give their takes.First, they recap the Golden Boy DAZN card Saturday night in Indio, Calif.Strawweight Oscar Collazo TKO7 against Jayson Vayson, retains WBO/WBA title Flyweight after Vayson's corner mysteriously throws in a towel that wasn't really needed. Also, Gabriela Fundora TKO7 over Alexas Kubicki, and retains undisputed women's titleJunior welterweight Ruslan Abdullaev W8 Kevin Johnson battle and welterweight Joel Iriarte TKO3 over Eduardo Hernandez. Dan has a little on both. Then, a brief recap of the No Limit Boxing main event Thursday ib Brisbane, AustraliaFormer IBF junior welterweight titlist Liam Paro decisions David Papot in IBF final welterweight eliminator. Title shot against newly elevated champ Lewis Crocker in the offing? Finally, some fight newsGolden Boy announces Vergil Ortiz-Lubin Nov. 28 undercard, including lightweight contender Floyd Schofield vs. Joseph Diaz Jr. Big Dan is less than thrilled. The Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn 2 kickoff presser was last week in London. What is Eubank Jr. bizarrely claiming now?And, we finish with the discussion of the general pitiful schedule remaining for rest of year. Pretty weak other than a Nov. 22 Saudi card. Dan is ready TO LAUNCH.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It was a rather light weekend worldwide, but there was a significant 2 world title fight card in California and of course, we're recapping that and have the newest fight news, too, on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host TJ. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to give their takes.First, they recap the Golden Boy DAZN card Saturday night in Indio, Calif.Strawweight Oscar Collazo TKO7 against Jayson Vayson, retains WBO/WBA title Flyweight after Vayson's corner mysteriously throws in a towel that wasn't really needed. Also, Gabriela Fundora TKO7 over Alexas Kubicki, and retains undisputed women's titleJunior welterweight Ruslan Abdullaev W8 Kevin Johnson battle and welterweight Joel Iriarte TKO3 over Eduardo Hernandez. Dan has a little on both. Then, a brief recap of the No Limit Boxing main event Thursday ib Brisbane, AustraliaFormer IBF junior welterweight titlist Liam Paro decisions David Papot in IBF final welterweight eliminator. Title shot against newly elevated champ Lewis Crocker in the offing? Finally, some fight newsGolden Boy announces Vergil Ortiz-Lubin Nov. 28 undercard, including lightweight contender Floyd Schofield vs. Joseph Diaz Jr. Big Dan is less than thrilled. The Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn 2 kickoff presser was last week in London. What is Eubank Jr. bizarrely claiming now?And, we finish with the discussion of the general pitiful schedule remaining for rest of year. Pretty weak other than a Nov. 22 Saudi card. Dan is ready TO LAUNCH.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
What a show on this weeks Season 6 Episode 3 of Flash Knockdown as Kieron Conway and George Liddard state their case for October 17's British and Commonwealth Middleweight Title clash. We hear from Jaron 'Boots' Ennis out in Philly before October 11's headliner against Uisma Lima who also swings by the studio to outline his upset plans. Eddie Hearn reviews the boxing week including Canelo vs Crawford, Inoue vs Akhmadaliev and pays tribute to the late, great Ricky Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'HE NEEDS TO APOLOGISE'- GARETH A DAVIES GOES IN ON EUBANK JR'S CLASH WITH EDDIE HEARN, RICKY HATTON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eddie Hearn sits down with Gabby & Mark to talk about the evolution of Matchroom from a £100 sports promotion company, formed under under the staircase of the Romford Snooker Club, to a billion pound global behemoth.Eddie speaks openly about still trying to impress his Dad, Matchroom founder Barry Hearn, planning for life after Anthony Joshua and his pain at how much more profitable the darts is than the boxing! And in the week we lost ‘The Hitman' Ricky Hatton - Eddie also pays tribute to one of the most loved boxers this country has ever produced. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
It's unfinished business on November 15 as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reignite the family feud once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following their epic first encounter. Listen back to the rematch launch press conference with both fighters plus Eddie Hearn, Nigel Benn, BoMac and more from the top table in what proved to be a fiery start to the second fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We caught up with Eddie Hearn before and after the fiery Eubank vs Benn 2 presser and he had some choice words about Chris Eubank Jr... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'YOU TALK SH*T, SCUMBAG' -CHRIS EUBANK JR NOT HOLDING BACK ON EDDIE HEARN, CONOR BENN, CHRIS SENIOR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey speaks to Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their November rematch at the Tottenham Hostpsur Stadium. He also hears from their respective promoters, Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn. Plus, fresh from winning his first world title, Lewis Crocker pops over for a chat.
Petesy is live from Belfast with full coverage of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan.He gives his verdict on the decision (02:38), shares post-fight reactions from Lewis Crocker and Eddie Hearn (05:22), and sits down with Gavan Casey to break it all down (21:14).
After taking inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz, Johnny and Gav delivered yet another brilliant episode of the brilliant Kickabout. Says who, you ask? We do. And that's that.Plus, Eddie Hearn was on the show talking Boxing, Netflix and over 70s Cricket.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
'LET'S F****** HAVE IT!' - EDDIE HEARN PLEA TO FURY AFTER AJ POST, CROCKER/DONOVAN & CANELO/CRAWFORD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'I TRUST EDDIE HEARN, BUT..' - MOLLY McCANN MAKES HER PRO BOXING DEBUT & DIFFERENCES WITH MMA/BOXING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will we see a different Lewis Crocker in the rematch? Or will Paddy Donovan pick up where he left off? Former world champion Darren Barker joins Buncey to look ahead to the fight at Windsor Park. Both Crocker and Donovan are on the pod, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.
Can Molly McCann replicate her MMA success in the boxing ring? The Liverpudlian has swapped the cage for the ring, and this week she sits down with Buncey to discuss the decision, the challenges of the transition, and how she and her promoter, Eddie Hearn, have carefully mapped out the next 18 months, which begins this weekend in Belfast.
It was an interesting weekend all the way around with fight cards in Ireland and two in Mexico and we have those recaps, plus, there's plenty of fight news, including two legends that are apparently going to fight despite being some 80 lbs apart?! Yes, indeed and we'll cover it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all with their thoughts.First, they recap the Matchroom main event Saturday on DAZN in Los Mochis, MexicoJunior lightweight Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez decisions Christopher Diaz and retains his IBF title. TREMENDOUS FIGHT says Dan. They have more. Next, the Recap of the Zanfer Promotions main event Saturday on ESPN Deportes in Nogales, MexicJunior lightweight and former two division world champ Oscar Valdez decisions Ricky Medina, and rebounds from his KO loss to Navarrete in their title rematch. Plus, a quick recap of the Wasserman Boxing main event on Friday in Dublin, IrelandFeatherweight former title challenger Michael Conlan scores an easy TOK4 of Jack Bateson.Then, some NewsFloyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson sign for spring exhibition!! WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE!?!Queensberry formally announces Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley heavyweight fight for Oct. 25 at The O2 in London on DAZN PPV. Presser on Tuesday in London. Winner is Usyk mandatory. And, Frank Warren confirms rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma will be back Dec.13 to headline at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Opponent TBA.Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua, who is recovering from elbow surgery, won't fight the rest of this year and will likely return Jan/Feb and there is interest in him fighting in Ghana.This is wild – WBC held a purse bid on Friday for the rematch between cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack and former titlist Noel Mikaelian. Two bids and it was a tie!!! The WBC said that has never happened before. Made them bid again and Bash Promotions won!It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It was an interesting weekend all the way around with fight cards in Ireland and two in Mexico and we have those recaps, plus, there's plenty of fight news, including two legends that are apparently going to fight despite being some 80 lbs apart?! Yes, indeed and we'll cover it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all with their thoughts.First, they recap the Matchroom main event Saturday on DAZN in Los Mochis, MexicoJunior lightweight Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez decisions Christopher Diaz and retains his IBF title. TREMENDOUS FIGHT says Dan. They have more. Next, the Recap of the Zanfer Promotions main event Saturday on ESPN Deportes in Nogales, MexicJunior lightweight and former two division world champ Oscar Valdez decisions Ricky Medina, and rebounds from his KO loss to Navarrete in their title rematch. Plus, a quick recap of the Wasserman Boxing main event on Friday in Dublin, IrelandFeatherweight former title challenger Michael Conlan scores an easy TOK4 of Jack Bateson.Then, some NewsFloyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson sign for spring exhibition!! WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE!?!Queensberry formally announces Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley heavyweight fight for Oct. 25 at The O2 in London on DAZN PPV. Presser on Tuesday in London. Winner is Usyk mandatory. And, Frank Warren confirms rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma will be back Dec.13 to headline at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Opponent TBA.Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua, who is recovering from elbow surgery, won't fight the rest of this year and will likely return Jan/Feb and there is interest in him fighting in Ghana.This is wild – WBC held a purse bid on Friday for the rematch between cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack and former titlist Noel Mikaelian. Two bids and it was a tie!!! The WBC said that has never happened before. Made them bid again and Bash Promotions won!It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Speaking from Los Mochis in Mexico, promoter Eddie Hearn talks in the aftermath of Sugar Nunez's 130lbs IBF World Title victory over Christopher Diaz. With WBO Champion Emanuel Navarrete climbing into the ring immediately after for a head to head, Hearn admits an all Mexican unification is the preference next in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Matchroom Boxing Flash Knockdown Podcast is back and finally in a studio! Matchroom's Jamie Ward is joined for the S6 EP1 opener with Ishamel Davis and Caoimhin Agyarko ahead of their September 13 Super Welterweight showdown, Eddie Hearn updates on Anthony Joshua's next move and answer some fan shouts, 7-0 rising Welterweight star Pat McCormack ahead of Saturday's headliner in Sunderland and Carl Frampton shows Jamie around Windsor Park before Crocker vs Donovan 2 plus all the usual nonsense, random quizzes and more. Don't forget to give us a rating across your preferred platform
'YOU'RE F**** IRRELEVANT' -EDDIE HEARN RAW / AJ NEXT FIGHT, JAKE PAUL, TANK, FROCH-TILL, EUBANK-BENN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'I GOT ABUSE FROM THE AMERICANS' -REVEALS EDDIE HEARN'S WONDERKID GIORGIO VISIOLI AHEAD OF U.S DEBUT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'THERE'S NO RUSH TO FIGHT MOSES ITAUMA...' - EDDIE HEARN'S HEAVYWEIGHT LEO ATANG / AJ-PAUL COLLAPSE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'YOU F*** PR*CK' -EDDIE HEARN RAW! / AJ v JAKE PAUL, WHYTE-ITAUMA, WILDER-NGANNOU, DUBOIS-SIMS LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Dillian Whyte's experience overcome the youthful speed and agility of Moses Itauma, or will the 20-year-old prodigy prove too sharp for the veteran? Just some of the questions Buncey poses to Queensberry's Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and top trainer Andy Lee. Warren offers the inside track on his rising star, Hearn gives his take from a neutral corner, and Lee analyses where the fight will be won or lost, and also updates us on his fighters, including Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker, Hamzah Sheeraz and Paddy Donovan.
Finally we get a big time fight card this weekend in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to go over the return of phenom heavyweight Moses Itauma, have some fight news discussion and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First, the take a look at Satrurday's Riyadh Season DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaItauma has his first "named test" in Dillian Whyte, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Time to see what the youngster can do against a proven vet and will the hype continue after this one? In the co-feature Nick Ball takes on Sam Goodman for Ball's WBA featherweight title. The highly entertaining champ from Liverpool, England will battle the top contender from Australia in this one. Also there's talk of Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye in a heavyweight matchup and American Raymond Ford battles countryman Abraham Nova in a junior lightweight showdown.Then, some newsThe Canelo-Crawford undercard was announced: jjunior middleweight prospects Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas Jr. will fight the 10-round co-feature and WBC interim super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli, a potential 2026 opponent for Alvarez, defends against rising contender Lester Martinez.Also, Paramount+, just off this week's massive seven-year, $7.7 billion deal for all United States broadcast and streaming rights for UFC, is reportedly also the “front-runner” for Zuffa Boxing rights, per Front Office Sports. We discuss the massive money being thrown the UFC's way, while boxing cannot get a fraction of those kind of deals.Next, the domestic violence case against WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis was dropped on Tuesday, according to the Miami-Dade County Court. The woman declined to prosecute. We discuss and Dan has a theory on Davis' next big battle.Oh, and there's Jason “Boots” Ennis, who recently vacated his unified welterweight title to move up to junior middleweight. But, not for a huge fight, rather, he is set for his debut in perhaps boxing's deepest division in garbage fight vs. unknown Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator Oct.11 on DAZN at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Ennis' hometown. What are we doing here (Part 1)?!And, apparently, there is a real chance that Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul next, per Eddie Hearn in various interviews. What are we doing here (part 2)?!It's all part of the Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!