Podcast appearances and mentions of Larry Merchant

It's the greatest opening round in boxing history as Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas "Hitman" Hearns blasted each other on April 15th, 1985 in Las Vegas. And, our guys Dan Rafael and T.J. Rives are ready to remember it all with legendary, hall of fame broadcasters Al Bernstein and Barry Tompkins.The future International Boxing Hall of Famer Bernstein was on the closed circuit/PPV call with also later legend, Al Michaels, that night. Meanwhile, fellow future hall of famer Tompkins was on the tape delayed call with Sugar Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant for HBO.Both guys reminisce about the mayhem of that short fight, as Hagler and Hearns bombed away from the opening bell and eventually, Marvin kayoed Hearns in the third round for the signature moment of his career. Hear their stories and memories, including some things that you likely didn't know about that night in the desert, etc.It's all part of our "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" coverage for this special anniversary and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the greatest opening round in boxing history as Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas "Hitman" Hearns blasted each other on April 15th, 1985 in Las Vegas. And, our guys Dan Rafael and T.J. Rives are ready to remember it all with legendary, hall of fame broadcasters Al Bernstein and Barry Tompkins.The future International Boxing Hall of Famer Bernstein was on the closed circuit/PPV call with also later legend, Al Michaels, that night. Meanwhile, fellow future hall of famer Tompkins was on the tape delayed call with Sugar Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant for HBO.Both guys reminisce about the mayhem of that short fight, as Hagler and Hearns bombed away from the opening bell and eventually, Marvin kayoed Hearns in the third round for the signature moment of his career. Hear their stories and memories, including some things that you likely didn't know about that night in the desert, etc.It's all part of our "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" coverage for this special anniversary and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Order Crawford vs. Madrimov on PPV.COM and join Dan and Jim Lampley in the live chat! https://bit.ly/3Wz051k (0:00) - Intro (4:57) - Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda next? (13:27) - Larry Merchant sighting in Santa Monica (17:22) - Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran prediction (20:19) - David Morell vs. Hot Rod prediction (23:40) - Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole prediction (28:52) - Andy Ruiz vs. Jarrell Miller prediction (37:27) - Pitbull Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela prediction (43:00) - Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order Crawford vs. Madrimov on PPV.COM and join Dan and Jim Lampley in the live chat! https://bit.ly/3Wz051k (0:00) - Intro (4:57) - Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda next? (13:27) - Larry Merchant sighting in Santa Monica (17:22) - Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran prediction (20:19) - David Morell vs. Hot Rod prediction (23:40) - Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole prediction (28:52) - Andy Ruiz vs. Jarrell Miller prediction (37:27) - Pitbull Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela prediction (43:00) - Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

In this episode of Only Business, we sit down with Theadore Johnson, the dynamic former professional boxer turned successful entrepreneur behind TJ's Boxing Academy. Theadore shares his journey from the boxing ring to the business world, revealing how the discipline and resilience he developed as a boxer have shaped his approach to running a thriving boxing gym. We delve into the challenges he faced while starting his business, the strategies he implemented to overcome these obstacles, and the ways in which he leverages his unique background to create a standout brand. Theadore also discusses his community involvement and the impact he aims to have through TJ's Boxing Academy. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, Theadore's insights provide a compelling look at how passion, dedication, and community can turn a personal passion into a successful enterprise. Join us for this inspiring exploration of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the sweet science of boxing.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Larry Merchant and Johnny Sig joins Pedro to discuss the latest in boxing and MMA.

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's Christmas Eve/Day off the weekend and so, therefore, we're out a day early for the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast." Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com are ready to go over everything that they saw in the "Day of Reckoning" PPV in Saudi Arabia Saturday. Obvioulsy the upset loss for Deontay Wilder has immediately ended the proposed two fight deal for him to meet Anthony Joshua next and twice total. How and why did Wilder fail in his unanimous decision loss to Kiwi contender Jospeph Parker. The Alabama former WBC world heavyweight titleholder looked washed up at 38 years of age? Does he have a future? What does it mean for Parker in the upset?As for Joshua, he won the final fight of the PPV with an impressive whipping of Otto Wallin in a TKO after round 5. The Brit Joshua, the former unified heavyweight champ, was everything that Wilder wasn't- agressive, putting punches together and busted up Wallin's face forcing the corner to stop the bout. Now, what does Joshua do next? Is it Croatian Filip Hrgovic, who's the IBF interim titleholder? The guys discuss.They also go over the rest of the PPV with Dmitry Bivol's WBA lightheavyweight title win over Lyndon Arthur, Daniel Dubois scoring a redemptive TKO win over a badly out of shape Jarrell Miller. Plus, there's recaps of Jai Opetaia's one punch 1st round KO in his cruiserweight title fight and the rest of the card, too.Then, the guys give a quick preview of the Tuesday undisputed 122 lb. title fight from Japan for hero Naoya "the Monster" Inoue against Martin Tapales of the Philippines. Inoue is looking for a second, four belt undisputed championship win in 12 months. Thre's an update on legendary HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant's health after he went to the hospital on Thursdsay. And, Dan has more on the return of England's Conor Benn coming to Las Vegas in February.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!