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A HUGE weekend of action to go over from NYC to Saudi Arabia and back to Las Vegas with massive names headlining and we'll go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are ready to mix it up and analze the rare three fight nights in a row to start the month of MayThe begin with the preview of Friday Turki Alashikh/DAZN PPV in New York's Times SquareRyan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, for vacant WBA “regular” welterweight titleDevin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, welterweightsTeofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza, for Lopez's lineal/WBO junior welterweight title Next, in order, a preview of the Saturday Riyadh Season / DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCanelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, 12 rounds, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF super middleweight unificationBadou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Jack's WBC cruiserweight titleBruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia, rematch, 12 rounds, super middleweightsEfe Ajagba vs. Martin Bakole, 10 rounds, heavyweights And finally, another preview for the Sunday Top Rank/ ESPN card in Las VegasNaoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, 12 rounds, for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight titleRafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez, 12 rounds, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title Then, some News:Change of PBC summer plans: Out Tim Tszyu-Keith Thurman and Sebastian Funora-Xander Zayas, In Fundora-Tszyu rematch, as Fundora will vacate WBO title and Zayas will fight for the vacant title. Dan goes over why?Former WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury posts social media video with SugarHill Steward that basically says he is ending his his retirement. We all knew that he was trying to fight Anthony Joshua this Summer all along.Meanwhile, heavyweight Jarrell Miller is out of a Fabio Wardley fight with supposed shoulder injury, Queensberry finalizing paperwork with replacement Justis Huni of Australia per Dan's reporting.And, Matchroom and DAZN make four events official: --May 28 in Yokohama, Japan, Eduardo Nunez vs. Masanori Rikiihsi, for vacant IBF junior lightweight title--May 30: Guadalajara, Mexico, Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe, rematch, light heavyweights--June 14: New York, Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos, for Hitchins' IBF jr welterweight--July 19: Frisco, Texas, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu, WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification and Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby, super middleweights Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to get all of our pod content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify and find our video content on Youtube/Big Fight Weekend! 

A HUGE weekend of action to go over from NYC to Saudi Arabia and back to Las Vegas with massive names headlining and we'll go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are ready to mix it up and analze the rare three fight nights in a row to start the month of MayThe begin with the preview of Friday Turki Alashikh/DAZN PPV in New York's Times SquareRyan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, for vacant WBA “regular” welterweight titleDevin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, welterweightsTeofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza, for Lopez's lineal/WBO junior welterweight title Next, in order, a preview of the Saturday Riyadh Season / DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCanelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, 12 rounds, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF super middleweight unificationBadou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Jack's WBC cruiserweight titleBruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia, rematch, 12 rounds, super middleweightsEfe Ajagba vs. Martin Bakole, 10 rounds, heavyweights And finally, another preview for the Sunday Top Rank/ ESPN card in Las VegasNaoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas, 12 rounds, for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight titleRafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez, 12 rounds, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title Then, some News:Change of PBC summer plans: Out Tim Tszyu-Keith Thurman and Sebastian Funora-Xander Zayas, In Fundora-Tszyu rematch, as Fundora will vacate WBO title and Zayas will fight for the vacant title. Dan goes over why?Former WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury posts social media video with SugarHill Steward that basically says he is ending his his retirement. We all knew that he was trying to fight Anthony Joshua this Summer all along.Meanwhile, heavyweight Jarrell Miller is out of a Fabio Wardley fight with supposed shoulder injury, Queensberry finalizing paperwork with replacement Justis Huni of Australia per Dan's reporting.And, Matchroom and DAZN make four events official: --May 28 in Yokohama, Japan, Eduardo Nunez vs. Masanori Rikiihsi, for vacant IBF junior lightweight title--May 30: Guadalajara, Mexico, Manuel Gallegos vs. Khalil Coe, rematch, light heavyweights--June 14: New York, Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos, for Hitchins' IBF jr welterweight--July 19: Frisco, Texas, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu, WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification and Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby, super middleweights Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to get all of our pod content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify and find our video content on Youtube/Big Fight Weekend! 

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesJake Paul and Chavez Jr sign to fight on a MVP Golden Boy cardEubank vs Benn previewPacquiao returning vs BarriosRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero for the WBA regular beltBrian Norman vs Jin Sasaki is officialJermall Charlo /Caleb Plant press conferenceEZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ MoneyMatt's Best Bet.Rumor ReportRussell vs Hiraoka?Quick HitsEddie Hearn says Shakur Stevenson is still under contract with Matchroom.Tank vs Paul in 2025?IBF orders Dubois vs ChisoraJahi Tucker vs Lorenzo Simpson for 6/21Christian Mbilli vs Maciej Sulecki for WBC interim title.Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi on Paul vs Chavez undercard.#MrOneTake's One TakeRead the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

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From pouring tea to billion-dollar deals — Frank Smith's rise to CEO of Matchroom Boxing is nothing short of legendary. In this exclusive podcast, Frank opens up about building global stars like Anthony Joshua, sealing game-changing partnerships with DAZN, and navigating boxing's Saudi-powered evolution. We dive deep into: The making of Connor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar impact on global boxing Dana White's entry, Jake Paul's influence & Matchroom's future Secrets behind Matchroom's mega-events (and their $25M darts empire) Whether you're a fight fan, entrepreneur, or sports business geek — this episode is your ringside seat to the future of boxing. -------- Sign up to Wise Business banking: https://wise.com/uk/business/ Join Vanta and receive $1000 off: http://vanta.com/secretleaders

This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Ring Magazine announces big card for July in NYC (4:00) - Berlanga vs. Sheeraz is the main event (11:30) - Shakur vs. Zepeda is finally set (16:01) - Where will this card land in NYC? (23:38) - Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias is a banger (26:35) - Shakur Stevenson is no longer working with Matchroom (30:58) - Is Tank-Shakur closer to happening? (40:17) - Ryan Garcia-Devin Haney fight is now free on YouTube (44:48) - Ben Whittaker wins; cries after the fight (51:11) - Charles Conwell upset by Jorge Gonzalez Perez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Ring Magazine announces big card for July in NYC (4:00) - Berlanga vs. Sheeraz is the main event (11:30) - Shakur vs. Zepeda is finally set (16:01) - Where will this card land in NYC? (23:38) - Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias is a banger (26:35) - Shakur Stevenson is no longer working with Matchroom (30:58) - Is Tank-Shakur closer to happening? (40:17) - Ryan Garcia-Devin Haney fight is now free on YouTube (44:48) - Ben Whittaker wins; cries after the fight (51:11) - Charles Conwell upset by Jorge Gonzalez Perez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

The partnership between Queensberry Promotions and DAZN has been met with enthusiasm from boxing fans and industry insiders. Frank Warren, the head of Queensberry, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting DAZN's commitment to boxing and its ability to provide a one-stop platform for fans. The deal ensures that Queensberry's fighters, including Tyson Fury, Moses Itauma, and Fabio Wardley, will now be showcased exclusively on DAZN. The move is seen as a major shift in boxing broadcasting, consolidating top-tier talent under DAZN's umbrella alongside promotions like Matchroom and Golden Boy. Fans have welcomed the convenience of accessing multiple promotions in one place, while Warren emphasized the global reach this partnership offers.

After Mikaela Mayer successfully retained her WBO welterweight belt against Sandy Ryan in Las Vegas on Saturday, Buncey chats to all those involved in the fight at the Fontainebleau. He catches up with a very dejected Sandy Ryan, who is left pondering her future. As for Mayer, could a showdown with Lauren Price for all the belts be next for her?We also hear from Top Rank's Todd duBoef and Matchroom's Frank Smith, who run through the options now for both fighters. Plus, with Frank Warren's Queensberry kicking off its new TV partnership this weekend, both Warren and Eddie Hearn tell us why having the UK's two biggest promoters on the same platform is a game-changer for the sport.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesEddie Hearn says that Shakur Stevenson is willing to sit on the shelf until the fall to fight.Canelo Alvarez says that David Benavidez is very disrespectful and thinks he's Superman. Boxing Scene and ProBox Owner Garry Jonas has alleged that Riyadh Season frontman Turki Alalshikh has “consistently refusing media credentials to BoxingScene's reporters”.Deontay Wilder's June 27 return officially announced.Sebastian Fundora vs. Xander Zayas has been officially ordered by the WBO.Canelo Alvarez and William Scull tickets are now $21.33.Gary Russell Jr. interview with The Boxing Source: Russell says that his career may be over due to the shoulder injury; Also says that Gary Antuanne Russell will be back in the ring in the fourth quarter of the year.Coach Bob Santos tells The Boxing Source that Mario should be back in the ring by early summer.Kazuto Ioka vs. Puma Martinez rematch set for May 11.Booking the Damn Territory:Best to worst events, as voted on by the fans. Leading Candidates (OTY awards)EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charley Suarez, Raymond Muratalla vs Zaur AbdullaevGabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo, Charles Conwell vs. Jorge García PerezEzRaw Breakdown:Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2; William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer 2; Melvin Jerusalem vs. Yudai ShigeokaEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportHuge fight being negotiated for the potential Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 undercard.Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo reportedly to share a PBC on Prime card on May 31.Dmitry Bivol to vacate the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship instead of facing David Benavidez?Quick HitsNewly-crowned WBC Women's Featherweight Champion Tiara Brown and Skye Nicolson had no rematch clause. Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced major signings in the women's division, including Dina Thorslund.IBF have ordered an immediate rematch of the final elimination bout between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan. Matchroom wins purse bid for Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez.Cuban Heavyweight Lenier Pero has signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions.Thoughts on the results from this morning's bout between Angel Ayala and Masamichi Yabuki?Quick HitsVenado Lopez returns to the ring tonight. Should he be fighting again?Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

News and NotesSampson Lewkowicz makes it loud and clear: David Benavidez's next fight, will be for THE WBC Light Heavyweight Championship.Terence Crawford Set to Vacate Interim WBO Junior Middleweight Championship.Jermall Charlo is set to return to the ring in May, according to his trainer Ronnie Shields. Possible dates are May 17 or 24.Garry Jonas RIPS Turki Alalshikh in scathing interview with Raw Sport.TKO Fighter Purses Revealed by Boxibg Scene.Booking the Damn Territory:TKO Boxing Draft.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, Bruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia 2, Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba, Badou Jack vs. Ryan RozickiYoshiki Takei vs. Yuttapong Tongdee, Eduardo Nunez vs. Masanori RikiishiEzRaw Breakdown: Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker, Lester Martinez vs. Joeshon JamesMike's Ez Money ParlayEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportHearing that Eddie Hearn sent out feelers to gauge interest out there in someone buying Matchroom.Deontay Wilder's return revealed.Sources tell Brunch Boxing that IBF Women's Bantamweight Champion Shurretta Metcalf is finalizing a deal to defend her title against Viviana Ruiz Corredor on April 25 in Australia. Quick HitsInterim WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev is slated to fight on the on May 4, Top Rank on ESPN event, headlined by Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas.Undisputed Super Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner has signed a multi-fight agreement with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.Undisputed flyweight champion “Sweet Poison” Gabriela Fundora is expected to return to the ring on April 19, Sampson Lewkowicz tells Brunch Boxing.Koki Kameda officially announces a huge title fight as IBF Featherweight Champion Angelo Leo (25-1, 12 KOs) makes the first defense of his title against mandatory challenger Tomoki Kameda (42-4, 23 KOs).Boxing Officially Included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The IBF has ordered a middleweight final eliminator between Etinosa Oliha and Austin “Ammo” Williams after Kyrone Davis was pulled from the bout.The proposed Interim WBC Super Middleweight Championship between Christian Mbilli and Diego Pacheco have reportedly reached an impasse over date and location.The WBC has ordered a super featherweight, final elimination bout between Mark Magsayo and Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez.Junior welterweight contender Brandun Lee tells Xicana Boxing's Liliana Ulloa that he is looking to return to the ring in June. Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Another big week and weekend of fights unfolding and we're back with the newest edition of the show, as it spans with action Wednesday and Thursday from Australia to Japan to England and even, Orlando, FL, coming this weekend. It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to go over it all.First, they recap Wednesday No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, Australia (PBC YouTube in US) with the successful return of Keith Thurman with a KO3 over Brock Jarvis, junior middleweights – Now, a Tim Tszyu fight is probably next if Tszyu wins his April 5th bout vs. Joey Spencer. Next a recap of the Thursday Teiken Promotions card on ESPN+ in Tokyo and a fantastic battle that saw Kenshiro Teraji TKO12 Seigo Yuri Akui,  and heunifies WBC/WBA flyweight titles. Amazing action and drama, as Teraji was behind on 2 cards but got the stoppage in the final two minutes for the win. Dan also believes that he's now a serious hall of fame contender.Then, they preview Queensberry main event Saturday in Liverpool, England on DAZN. This hasNick Ball vs. TJ Doheny, for Ball's WBA featherweight title in a 12 rounder. The popular Ball is favored to roll in this one. And, there's more on the Matchroom card Saturday in Orlando, Fla. on DAZN.  Austin "Ammo" Williams meets Patrice Volny in a 12 round middleweight bout. And, Edgar Berlanga takes Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz, in the super middleweight co feature. Plus, U.S. Olympic medalist Omari Jones makes his pro debut vs. Alessio Mastronunzio for 6 rounds as junior middleweights. Then News:Undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue's next defense made official vs. San Antonio's Ramon Cardenas in the main event of a Top Rank/ESPN card May 4 — a Sunday — at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Dan also reported WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza defends against Edward Vazquez co-feature. And, the plan is 4 fights for Inoue this year – He KO'd Kim in Jan, this May 4th fight, then Sept.14th in Japan in a WBA mandatory vs. MJ Akhmadaliev. And, hei'll finally fight in December in Riyadh.  The guys discuss it all.Next the WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to face interim champion Joseph Parker but Usyk's team is already negotiating a Daniel Dubois rematch.And, the British Boxing Board of Control fined Chis Eubank £100,000 for smashing an egg in the face of Conor Benn at their kickoff news conference on Feb. 25 in Manchester, England. Big enough fine? Too much? The guys have takes.Finally, NostalgiaMarch 13, 1999 – 26 years ago on Thursday – Lennox Lewis robbed for a draw with Evander Holyfield in unification for the undisputed heavyweight crown in one of worst decisions in boxing history. It was an ugly fight with an uglier set of scorecards. We re-live it.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Another big week and weekend of fights unfolding and we're back with the newest edition of the show, as it spans with action Wednesday and Thursday from Australia to Japan to England and even, Orlando, FL, coming this weekend. It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to go over it all.First, they recap Wednesday No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, Australia (PBC YouTube in US) with the successful return of Keith Thurman with a KO3 over Brock Jarvis, junior middleweights – Now, a Tim Tszyu fight is probably next if Tszyu wins his April 5th bout vs. Joey Spencer. Next a recap of the Thursday Teiken Promotions card on ESPN+ in Tokyo and a fantastic battle that saw Kenshiro Teraji TKO12 Seigo Yuri Akui,  and heunifies WBC/WBA flyweight titles. Amazing action and drama, as Teraji was behind on 2 cards but got the stoppage in the final two minutes for the win. Dan also believes that he's now a serious hall of fame contender.Then, they preview Queensberry main event Saturday in Liverpool, England on DAZN. This hasNick Ball vs. TJ Doheny, for Ball's WBA featherweight title in a 12 rounder. The popular Ball is favored to roll in this one. And, there's more on the Matchroom card Saturday in Orlando, Fla. on DAZN.  Austin "Ammo" Williams meets Patrice Volny in a 12 round middleweight bout. And, Edgar Berlanga takes Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz, in the super middleweight co feature. Plus, U.S. Olympic medalist Omari Jones makes his pro debut vs. Alessio Mastronunzio for 6 rounds as junior middleweights. Then News:Undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue's next defense made official vs. San Antonio's Ramon Cardenas in the main event of a Top Rank/ESPN card May 4 — a Sunday — at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Dan also reported WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza defends against Edward Vazquez co-feature. And, the plan is 4 fights for Inoue this year – He KO'd Kim in Jan, this May 4th fight, then Sept.14th in Japan in a WBA mandatory vs. MJ Akhmadaliev. And, hei'll finally fight in December in Riyadh.  The guys discuss it all.Next the WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to face interim champion Joseph Parker but Usyk's team is already negotiating a Daniel Dubois rematch.And, the British Boxing Board of Control fined Chis Eubank £100,000 for smashing an egg in the face of Conor Benn at their kickoff news conference on Feb. 25 in Manchester, England. Big enough fine? Too much? The guys have takes.Finally, NostalgiaMarch 13, 1999 – 26 years ago on Thursday – Lennox Lewis robbed for a draw with Evander Holyfield in unification for the undisputed heavyweight crown in one of worst decisions in boxing history. It was an ugly fight with an uglier set of scorecards. We re-live it.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies discuss the huge news dominating the boxing industry as UFC President Dana White and Turki Al-Sheikh team up to create a new boxing league.We hear from White, who spoke over the weekend about how he plans to make the new league work and also how it will impact the current status quo.We hear also from Eddie Hearn, he sat down with Gareth and told him he is not worried that the plans will impact his own matchmaking at Matchroom.PLUS, we recap a statement win for Lauren Price and look ahead to Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny this weekend live on talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News and NotesTurki Alalshikh and TKO Group announces the long-rumored Saudi Boxing League.The WBC Orders Bivol vs. Benavidez: Turki Alalshikh says he's no longer interested in David Benavidez vs. Dmitry Bivol.Eddie Hearn says that Matchroom doesn't rely on Saudi Arabia to run their business.Turki Alalshikh seemingly doesn't allow Canelo Alvarez to hold his WBC, WBA and WBO belts during his face-off with William Scull.The Last Crescendo, Riyadh Season event, headlined by the undisputed light heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was a commercial failure in the US.Tank vs. Roach continue to dominate the headlines: The New York State Athletic Commission has upheld the result of Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.The WBA Clarifies Tank vs. Roach Column on Its Website: The column said that the results will be upheld and a rematch will be left to the promoters to figure out. WBA has distanced itself from the now-deleted column.CompuBox vs. Jabbr AI.Carlos Adames: Turki Alalshikh Was Not Ethical.Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Albert Batyrgaziev CLEARLY punches Neri Ariel Cruz Romero while he is down.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Mike's Ez Money ParlayEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportIs Top Rank headed towards a lawsuit against Nick Khan over the protracted ESPN negotiations?Carlos Linares reports that there are fighters that still haven't been paid for their February 22, Riyadh Season bout.Top Rank would like to set up a bout with WBO Lightweight Champion Keyshawn Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. before a potential match up with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, an official tells Brunch Boxing.Quick HitsTeofimo Lopez was confronted over his racist behavior by Cigar Talk host Naji Grampus.Shawn Porter and Ray Jackson agree to an exhibition sparring match.Devin Haney's lawsuit against Ryan García continues.It is Keith Thurman fight week!Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela “wasn't allowed” a rematch clause against Gary Antuanne Russell,Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to complete their trilogy.Bakhram Murtazaliev refuses to fight Charles Conwell.DFilip Hrgovic Steps Into Bout With Joe Joyce.The WBA has ordered is “Regular” heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev to defend his title against mandatory challenger Fabio Wardley.Arnold Barboza has agreed to unify with IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins in the event that he successfully defeats Teofimo Lopez on May 2.#MrOneTake's One TakeA PSA to the haters of Brunch Boxing.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesKeyshawn Davis fight week review:Teofimo Lopez intimating that he was behind the racist package sent to Keyshawn Davis.Biggest winners and losers of last night's card?Brian “BoMac” McIntyre give his thoughts on Keyshawn Davis vs Gervonta DavisGervonta Davis raw and uncut on A Safe Place Podcast w/ Lil' Yachty. Oscar De La Hoya Rips Canelo For Signing With Turki Alalshikh, Calls on Canelo to Fight David BenavidezPromoter Bob Arum says he's unsure if Vasyl Lomachenko will ever fight again.Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo have reached a social media agreement to fight each other nextTeofimo Lopez reportedly planning to fight in Alcatraz.Sources tell Front Office Sports that ESPN has informed the Top Rank Boxing it will be moving on.Matchroom boxing has officially announced that Edgar Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) will return against Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz (20-0-1, 16 KOs) onaMarch 15.Bam Rodriguez vs. Puma Martinez is fake news according to Kazuto Ioka. Imane Khelif To File Suit Against The IBA.The proposed bout between former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder and Curtis Harper has been cancelled. Former WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez will return to action in the upcoming months.Marcos Villegas says certain outlets are blocking interviews with fighters.Best and Worst 5 Boxing Events of the Last Two Years (As Voted on By The Fans). What did the fans get right and wrong?EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card and then EzRaw BreakdownJack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.Oscar Duarte vs. Miguel Madueno03/22 PBC on Prime:04/05 Queensberry on DAZN:May: Anthony Cacace vs. Leigh Wood Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys BerinchykMike's EZ Money Parlay of the DayMatt's Best BetsRAW Hard CashThe Rumor ReportTop Rank on ESPN not quite done?#MrOneTake's One TakeIs there still room for racism in boxing?Quick HitsRising Filipino super bantamweight Carl Jammes Martin (25-0, 20 KOs) is set to make his long-awaited US debut.Welterweight contender Ricardo Salas (20-2-2, 15 KOs) is set to make his return.Quashawn Toler Released Following Cancelled Bout Against Tiger Johnson.Lubin-Holmes Final Eliminator Set For May 10 in FloridaYoenli Hernandez says wants to fight Shane Mosley Jr.Francesca Hennessy Added to Historic March 7, All-Women's EventRead the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Matchroom talk exclusively to Eddie Hearn following the news Floyd Schofield is out of the Shakur Stevenson fight and 15-0 Josh Padley has stepped in on three days notice to challenge for the WBC World Lightweight Title this Saturday on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard in Riyadh.

'Black Flash' Pat Barrett joins David Diamante in Manchester to preview Nephew Zelfa's fight with Jazza Dickens, looking back on his own career which saw British & European Title success plus a shot at the World Title, his time under the legendary coach Brian Hughes, a dip into his mindset and drive to success, touching on his stories away from the ring plus much more.

Golden Boy's CEO Oscar De La Hoya believes his side will score a whitewash over Eddie Hearn's Matchroom when Arnold Barboza fights Jack Catterall, Floyd Schofield challenges Shakur Stevenson and Vergil Ortiz's meets Israil Madrimov over the next two weeks.

iFLTV'S Kugan Cassius sat down for an EXCLUSIVE 40 MINUTE sit down with Matchroom kingpyn EDDIE HEARN, who discussed Joshua next fight, Canelo v Jake Paul / Crawford, Benn v Eubank, Smith v Azim & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew recaps the tripleheader from Matchroom

Finally! We have a weekend with multiple prominent main events in Jaruary all over the globe. And, we're ready to go over it all on the newet "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return for breakdown on:Friday Ohashi Promotions card at Tokyo, JapanNaoya Inoue scores a KO4 over late replacement Ye Joon Kim of South Korea, retains undisputed junior featherweight title. Now what for "The Monster??" Then, onto Saturday and the Matchroom card at Las VegasSuper middleweight rising contender Diego Pacheco decisions veteran Steven Nelson in the main event. Should have he gotten a stoppage and what's on deck for the rest of this year for Pacheco?In the co-feature, ightweight Andy Cruz scores another win beating Omar Salcido. Can he get a title shot sooner rather than later?And, junior welterweight Ernesto “Tito” Mercado Kayoes the remnants of Jose Pedraza, too.Also, Saturday Matchroom card at Nottingham, EnglandJunior welterweight Dalton Smith TKO1 Walid Ouizza, wins vacant European title. What about Smith did we glean? Then some news:Turki/Riyadh Season announced the site and undercard for April 26 Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn card. We discuss. With Lomachenko out injured, IBF interim title fight between Zaur Abdullaev and Raymond Muratalla is in works, purse bid scheduled, and if Top Rank promotes the fight ,it'll be April 5 in Las Vegas.Former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr., who signed a co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing to partner with his longtime promoter Lou DiBella in November, will have the first bout of the deal March 22 in Sydney. Dan's reporting is the likely opponent will be former title challenger Daud Yordan.  And, Popular Irish featherweight Michael Conlan has signed with Wasserman Boxing and is making a comeback from 15-month layoff on March 7 on the Harlem Eubank-Tyrone McKenna undercard  Nostalgia Jan. 25, 2003 — 22 years ago on Saturday – Vernon Forrest lopsided decision over then P4P king Shane Mosley, dropped him twice and handily won decision to win WBC welterweight title in a big big upset.  Dan was there in NYC.Jan. 27, 2001 — 24 years ago on Monday – Five of the 2000 U.S. Olympians turned pro on HBO at the MSG Theater on a hugely hyped fight.card. In the end, none of them did anything other than Jermain Taylor, who would became the undisputed middleweight champion. Dan has stories, including about Pernell Whitaker that weekend.Hear it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify for all the great content.

Finally! We have a weekend with multiple prominent main events in Jaruary all over the globe. And, we're ready to go over it all on the newet "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return for breakdown on:Friday Ohashi Promotions card at Tokyo, JapanNaoya Inoue scores a KO4 over late replacement Ye Joon Kim of South Korea, retains undisputed junior featherweight title. Now what for "The Monster??" Then, onto Saturday and the Matchroom card at Las VegasSuper middleweight rising contender Diego Pacheco decisions veteran Steven Nelson in the main event. Should have he gotten a stoppage and what's on deck for the rest of this year for Pacheco?In the co-feature, ightweight Andy Cruz scores another win beating Omar Salcido. Can he get a title shot sooner rather than later?And, junior welterweight Ernesto “Tito” Mercado Kayoes the remnants of Jose Pedraza, too.Also, Saturday Matchroom card at Nottingham, EnglandJunior welterweight Dalton Smith TKO1 Walid Ouizza, wins vacant European title. What about Smith did we glean? Then some news:Turki/Riyadh Season announced the site and undercard for April 26 Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn card. We discuss. With Lomachenko out injured, IBF interim title fight between Zaur Abdullaev and Raymond Muratalla is in works, purse bid scheduled, and if Top Rank promotes the fight ,it'll be April 5 in Las Vegas.Former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr., who signed a co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing to partner with his longtime promoter Lou DiBella in November, will have the first bout of the deal March 22 in Sydney. Dan's reporting is the likely opponent will be former title challenger Daud Yordan.  And, Popular Irish featherweight Michael Conlan has signed with Wasserman Boxing and is making a comeback from 15-month layoff on March 7 on the Harlem Eubank-Tyrone McKenna undercard  Nostalgia Jan. 25, 2003 — 22 years ago on Saturday – Vernon Forrest lopsided decision over then P4P king Shane Mosley, dropped him twice and handily won decision to win WBC welterweight title in a big big upset.  Dan was there in NYC.Jan. 27, 2001 — 24 years ago on Monday – Five of the 2000 U.S. Olympians turned pro on HBO at the MSG Theater on a hugely hyped fight.card. In the end, none of them did anything other than Jermain Taylor, who would became the undisputed middleweight champion. Dan has stories, including about Pernell Whitaker that weekend.Hear it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify for all the great content.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesCanelo Alvarez says he's didn't fight David Benavidez because he essentially didn't like the things Benavidez said.Shakur Stevenson's three-fight plan does not include Tank Davis next. Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis finalize their huge unification for April 12 in Atlantic City. Bakhram Murtazaliev calls Sebastian Fundora a coward for his reported bout against Chordale Booker. Ticket prices for Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are $26.67. Naoya Inoue knocks out Ye Joon Kim in four rounds, continues to get called out by Eddie Hearn to fight MJ Akhmadaliev. Keith Thurman makes his long-awaited comeback.Teofimo Lopez says he's back in the summer. EZ MoneyDiego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson EzRaw BreakdownGervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach EzRaw Report CardRyan García vs. Rolly Romero EzRaw Report CardChris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn EzRaw Report CardNatasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price EzRaw Report CardMike's EZ Money Parlay of the DayMatt's Best BetsRAW Hard CashThe Rumor ReportDid Turki Alalshikh buy PBC?Rick Glaser suing Keith Idec?#MrOneTake's One TakeWhy are UK boxing fans and media obsessed with US PPV prices?Team Pacheco attacks boxing media member. Fair or foul?Did Bob Arum lose money on all of Terence Crawford's fights?Quick HitsJin Sasaki calls out the welterweight champions.Jake Donovan reports that the Elijah Garcia-Terrel Gausha bout reportedly being tabbed as the co-feature for the Sebastian Fundora card.US Olympian and Olympic medalist Omari Jones signs with Matchroom.Salvador Rodriguez reports that Masamichi Yabuko vs. Mini-Pacman talks broke off. Yabuki pivoting to Angel Ayala.Women Crushing It Wednesdays report that Skye Nicolson's title defense against Tiara Brown is a done deal for March 22. PLUS! Interview with Steven & Daniel Grandy (The Grandy Twins)Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew preview the latest upcoming tripleheader from Matchroom

We are back with a prominent fight card in the U.S. for our latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Subtack and Newsletter return to go over:The Matchroom/DAZN card Saturday at The Cosmopolitan of Las VegasDiego Pacheco meets Steven Nelson for 12 rounds, super middleweights in the main event. What's Pacheco's upside and can the vet Nelson give him trouble? In the Co-feature, it's decorated former Olympic Gold Medalist Andy Cruz back against vet Omar Salcido in a 10 rounds lightweight tussle. Dan also has more on Ernesto “Tito” Mercado against another vet, Jose Pedraza in a junior welterweight bout. Then checkout Dand with light heavyweight contender David Benavidez one on one. He fights fellow unbeaten David Morrell Feb. 1 in the "PBC on Prime Video" main event, also on PPV.COM Next, some news as:Jaron "Boots" Ennis takes on Eimantas Stanionis IBF/WBA welterweight unification fight announced for April 12 at famed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Dan has more on Ennis' future too.What's the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach PPV undercard made official this week?Former welterweight champ, Keith Thurman's return announced for Australia and Dan's reporting on Tim Tszyu also to return and that they would fight each other this Summer if they win on Prime Video NOT PPV.There's a Teofimo Lopez update -- has new management (Keith Connolly) and a three-fight deal on the table from Turki/Riyadh Season that Top Rank is OK with.And, Matchroom signs Omari Jones, the only 2024 Olympic boxing medalist for the US. He claimed bronze in the welterweight division and turns pro on a hometown Orlando, Fla., card Matchroom announced Thursday headlined by middleweight Ammo Williams-Patrice Volny.We wrap with nostalgiaJanuary 22, 1988 – 37 years ago on Wednesday – the absolute prime of Mike Tyson with a KO4 of Hall of Famer Larry Holmes to retain the undisputed heavyweight title. The guys discuss the ferocity of Tyson in the late 80s and that night.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify! 

We are back with a prominent fight card in the U.S. for our latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Subtack and Newsletter return to go over:The Matchroom/DAZN card Saturday at The Cosmopolitan of Las VegasDiego Pacheco meets Steven Nelson for 12 rounds, super middleweights in the main event. What's Pacheco's upside and can the vet Nelson give him trouble? In the Co-feature, it's decorated former Olympic Gold Medalist Andy Cruz back against vet Omar Salcido in a 10 rounds lightweight tussle. Dan also has more on Ernesto “Tito” Mercado against another vet, Jose Pedraza in a junior welterweight bout. Then checkout Dand with light heavyweight contender David Benavidez one on one. He fights fellow unbeaten David Morrell Feb. 1 in the "PBC on Prime Video" main event, also on PPV.COM Next, some news as:Jaron "Boots" Ennis takes on Eimantas Stanionis IBF/WBA welterweight unification fight announced for April 12 at famed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Dan has more on Ennis' future too.What's the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach PPV undercard made official this week?Former welterweight champ, Keith Thurman's return announced for Australia and Dan's reporting on Tim Tszyu also to return and that they would fight each other this Summer if they win on Prime Video NOT PPV.There's a Teofimo Lopez update -- has new management (Keith Connolly) and a three-fight deal on the table from Turki/Riyadh Season that Top Rank is OK with.And, Matchroom signs Omari Jones, the only 2024 Olympic boxing medalist for the US. He claimed bronze in the welterweight division and turns pro on a hometown Orlando, Fla., card Matchroom announced Thursday headlined by middleweight Ammo Williams-Patrice Volny.We wrap with nostalgiaJanuary 22, 1988 – 37 years ago on Wednesday – the absolute prime of Mike Tyson with a KO4 of Hall of Famer Larry Holmes to retain the undisputed heavyweight title. The guys discuss the ferocity of Tyson in the late 80s and that night.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify! 

Matchroom's Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton are back with a slightly different Pod to the usual Flash Knockdown. Whilst plans are in place for a revamped format, 2025 is previewed ahead of our landmark 12 hour dual broadcast this Saturday in Nottingham headlined by Dalton Smith's European Title fight and Diego Pacheco's Super Middleweight showdown against Steve Nelson in Las Vegas.

Naoya Inoue returns this week, but his opponent Ye Joon Kim is not well known.Welterweight is light right now, and Jin Sasaki might emerge as a “guy”.Breaking news Ryan Garcia-Isaac Cruz, Devin Haney-Jose Ramirez rumored for New York some time this yearErrol Spence-Fundora off, a bunch of names have been thrown outTyson Fury announced his retirement Oscar Duarte vs Regis Prograis on Feb.15Results360 Promotions card.Omar Trinidad defeats Mike Plania, how close is he to a title?WBO Junior bantamweight Mizuki Hiruta gets huge engagement in her US debut. “Right Hook Roxy” Verduzco seems to be a star to watch, Gloria Munguilla and Brook Sibrian have a memorable fightUpcoming fights We are starting to get more meaningful bouts Matchroom is holding a fight in Las Vegas Saturday on DAZN. The headlining bout is super middleweight Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson.The co-feature lightweight Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz vs. Omar SalcidoOther bouts to note, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Jose Pedraza, the debut of  Harley Mederos and Nishant Dev,  Zaquin Moses and a 50-50 fight betweenLeonardo Rubalcava vs. Israel MercadoA great ProBox TV card on Friday featuring Najee Lopez vs. Lenin Castillo, Darrelle Valsaint, Jeremiah Milton, Jordan Roach and Benjamin Johnson.On Thursday, Golden Boy Promotions will hold an event at the Commerce Casino the notable bouts are: Eric Priest vs. Tyler Howard in the main event,  Jordan Panthen vs. DeAundre Pettus and the return of Grant FloresMatchroom will also run a show in the U.K. on Saturday with Dalton Smith facing Walid Ouizza, in the main event.Ellie Scotney vs. Mea Motu is the co-feature. Omar Chavez vs. Misael Rodriguez will air on Saturday on ESPN+ as well.Timestamps 0:00 Naoya Inoue returns to action13:30:00 Jin Sasaki15:30 Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney next fight23:15 Errol Spence-Fundora off26:45 Tyson Fury announced his retirement 28:45 Oscar Duarte vs Regis Prograis on Feb.1532:00 Omar Trinidad defeats Mike Plania, how close is he to a title?36:00 Mizuki Hiruta38:50 “Right Hook Roxy” Verduzco, Gloria Munguilla-Brook Sibrian43:00 Diego Pacheco vs Steven Nelson preview50:00 Andy Cruz vs. Omar Salcido55:00 Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Jose Pedraza, 01:00:00 rest of DAZN undercard thoughts 01:01:47 Eric Priest vs. Tyler Howard01:04:50 Najee Lopez vs. Lenin Castillo01:08:00 Dalton Smith facing Walid Ouizza01:11:00 Omar Chavez vs. Misael Rodriguez will air on Saturday on ESPN+ as well.

Fresh from the ink drying on the fight contract, Conor Benn talks exclusively to Matchroom to announce his much anticipated grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr is back on. 'The Destroyer' insists things are now personal and that the fight will go early. A date and venue will be confirmed shortly.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesDavid Benavidez wants the winner of Beterbiev-Bivol, says PBC is already talking to Turki Alalshikh.Vasyl Lomachenko has a back injury and needs the green light to continue his career.A New York Southern District judge has denied Jake Paul's request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by Eddie.Keith Idec vs. Rick Glaser:EZ MoneyEzRaw Report Card: Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs) vs. David Cuellar (28-0, 18 KOs), Seiya Tsutsumi (12-0-2, 8 KOs) vs. Daigo Higa (21-3-1, 19 KOs), Tenshin Nasukawa (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. Jason Moloney (27-3, 19 KOs)EZ Money Parlay of the Day?Matt's Best BetThe Rumor ReportPotential interesting fight addition to the February 8 ProBox TV card. What is it?Quick HitsOscar De La Hoya's Clap Back Thursday Returns With a Christmas Edition. Has Oscar jumped the shark? - Zaquin Moses signs with Matchroom.Undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) will face Delfine Persoon (49-3, 19 KOs) in a rematch of their September bout.Swedish light heavyweight Erik Skoglund (26-1, 12 KOs) wants to return to the boxing ring.Michael “The Bounty” Hunter (23-1-2, 16 KOs) returns to the ring on February 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Join us as we go live to break down the wildest week in boxing and look ahead to what's coming next. Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II headlines our preview, a heavyweight clash to cap off 2024, though this time it's not for the undisputed title, but the bragging rights of being the best modern heavyweight. We'll also cover the fallout from Sam Goodman's injury pulling him out of his fight with Naoya Inoue and Dennis McCann's unexpected drug test result.And speaking of upsets, the shocking moment of 2024? Bruno Surace knocking out Jaime Munguia in Tijuana—an ending nobody saw coming. We'll dive deep into Munguia's disastrous year, from his loss to Canelo Alvarez in May to this shocking defeat that flipped the script on his career.Plus:Alan Picasso's latest win and his potential shot at Naoya Inoue.A draw between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel that left more questions than answers about the future of Golden Boy's welterweight division.And don't forget the undercard madness: Charles Conwell's dominant knockout, Victor Morales Jr.'s gritty return, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev's statement win that positions him back in the mix for a Naoya Inoue showdown.Plus brief recaps of ProBox TV, Big Time Boxing USA, Most Valuable Prospects 10, 360 Promotions card and the Boxxer show Natasha Jonas/Lauren Price0:00 Bruno Sarace stops Jaime Munguia 16:30 Alan Picasso thoughts 20:05 Sam Goodman out of Naoya Inoue fight20:30 Murodjon Akhmadaliev fight recap27:00 Matchroom undercard 37:10 Alexis Rocha-Raul Curiel draw42:00 Golden Boy undercard46:51 Club show recap53:00 Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II preview 01:05:37 undercard

The boys are joined by old friend and professional boxer James Todd and he talks about his decision to go back into pro boxing after 9 years out and how his family didn't want him to come back. The lads talk the cancellation of the Welsh title fight show at the LC2, Ben Crocker winning the European title, the upcoming Fury/Usyk card and John Phillips joining BKFC. James talks about sparring, weight cutting, his wild fight 2 weeks ago on the Matchroom show in Birmingham and meeting Conor McGregor in Marbella plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

Join us for an in-depth live podcast previewing this week's packed boxing schedule, where the storylines outside the headliners may steal the show! From Robeisy Ramirez's stunning career pause to Jaime Munguia's return against Bruno Surace, we're breaking down the fights you don't want to miss.We'll also discuss the Matchroom event in Monaco, featuring Murodjon Akhmadaliev's audition for a Naoya Inoue showdown and rising star Beatriz Ferreira's IBF lightweight title defense. Plus, we dive into the gritty LA matchup between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel and the under-the-radar bangers on ProBox TV and DAZN's midweek slate.Topics to be covered:Robeisy Ramirez's unexpected exit in his rematch with Rafael EspinozaJaime Munguia: Reset or resurgence?Can Rocha survive Curiel's pressure?Monaco's unique charm and high-stakes matchups featuring Akhmadaliev and FerreiraSneaky-good fights: Charles Conwell, Gary Cully vs. Maxi Hughes, and the rise of prospectsWe'll also touch on recent bouts:Emanuel Navarrete's latest win: Is he the king of junior lightweight or just surviving the pack?Richard Torrez Jr.: Knocking out smaller opponents, but when will he face a real test?Albert "Chop Chop" Gonzalez: Stealing the show with an all-action thriller.Marc Castro's upset loss: What went wrong for Matchroom's prospect?

Former WBC World Featherweight Champion Juan Laporte joins David Diamante in his home country of Puerto Rico to recall some legendary battles with Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Laporte also talks his upbringing and move to New York plus life after retirement and much more.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn joins Buncey to look ahead to the domestic flyweight clash in Birmingham. He speaks to both Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai who both explain why they will get their arm raised at the end of the fight. And he also speaks to former world champion Darren Barker.

Former British, Commonwealth, European and three time World Welterweight Title challenger Colin Jones MBE joins David Diamante for episode 79 of the Matchroom Radio Podcast. ‘The Punch' recalls his savage knockouts over Kirkland Laing and Hans Henrik Palm plus his World Title attempts against American duo Milton McCrory and Don Curry. The Welsh legend trains new Matchroom recruit Taylor Bevan this Saturday in Birmingham for his professional debut… In the same arena where he finished his against Curry!

It's a worrying time when you see Eddie Hearn using the tactics he used to laugh at other promoters for using. But it goes to show how far the pendulum has swung away from Matchroom in the last 3 years. Also....NOBODY ASKED FOR CHISORA V WALLIN!!!!

iFLTV's Andrew McCart spoke with Eddie Hearn's new signing Pat Brown who discusses brining the glory days back to Manchester.

Following our signing of Team GB Olympian Pat Brown, over 250 fans flocked to Hallé St Peter's in Manchester to celebrate the occasion. Earlier in the day Matchroom's Scott Hammerton spoke with Pat himself, promoter Eddie Hearn, manager Sam Jones and trainers Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis to find out why ‘The Bomber' can go all the way in the pro game.

The WBO has ordered negotiations for a fight to determine the mandatory challenger at 140lbs, to champion Teofimo Lopez, and in this case Golden Boy for Arnold Barboza and Matchroom for Jack Catterall – have 20 days to agree terms or the WBO will take it to purse bids. Gilberto ‘Zurdo' Ramirez showcased his cruiserweight prowess when he largely dominated Chris Billam-Smith add the WBO belt to his WBA championship. What's next for Zurdo and the cruiserweight division? What is like to box in front of sparse crowds and can it affect both motivation and performance? Does it affect concentration levels to hear ringside commentators and rival trainers rather than the cheers of a crowd? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) - Intro (2:24) - Dirty Boxing debut (6:50) - William Zepeda is hurt: Stevenson fight delayed? (15:33) - Teofimo Lopez joins Team Canelo (23:00) - George Kambosos signs with Matchroom (26:48) - One fight to make at every weight class for 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesFinal thoughts on the kickoff press conference for David Benavidez vs. David Morrell.Brandon Figueroa wants to welcome Naoya Inoue to 126.Conor McGregor found liable in rape civil suit.Lamont Roach predicts a victory over Gervonta “Tank” Davis.Rashidi Ellis tells Brunch Boxing that he wants to fight on the Tank vs. Roach undercard on March 1. He wants Jamal James, Mykal Fox, Ricardo Salas, Victor Ortiz or Roiman Villa.Hamzah Sheeraz backs out of fight with Janibek Alimkhanuly.Tevin Farmer says there was not any drug testing for his fight with William Zepeda.DAZN officially announces the PPV price for the Fury-Usyk rematch. It will be $39.99.Oscar De La Hoya's latest Clap Back Thursday: He says the fighters are killing the sport.Eddie Hearn teases new Matchroom signee announcement on Monday.The International Boxing Hall of Fame is expected to announce the new inductees pretty soon.Lo & BeholdClaressa Shields vs. Amanda Serrano: Is this latest row much ado about nothing?Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2: Fury brings in Kevin Lerena to help get ready for rematch.Biggest Boxing Turkeys of 2024Who are the biggest losers in boxing in the year of 2024?Giving Thanks in Boxing 2024What are you thankful for in boxing in the year of 2024?EZ MoneyMatt's Best BetThe Rumor ReportIs Canelo Alvarez really fighting Carlos Adames next in Japan?What's going on with Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora?Who is Angelo Leo fighting next?Denys Berinchyk Title Defense vs. Sam Noakes Added to Fury-Usyk RematchQuick HitsJarrell “Big Baby” Miller vs. Dereck Chisora reportedly being tabbed for February 8.Charles Martin successfully returned to the boxing ring last week, winning by spectacular first-round knockout.Alan Picasso added to the December 14 Jaime Munguia card.Jai Opetaia officially announced mandatory title defense again Huseyin Cinkara.George Kambosos signs a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing.Heavyweight prospect “The Big Uzbek” Bakhodir Jalolov is set to return to the ring on February 6 in Montreal, Canada, as he takes on journeyman French heavyweight David Spilmont.And more!Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawGuest: Lo HanshawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It was an exciting and wild weekend of action as the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout finally happened in North Texas, but the co-feature fight was the bigger action/drama. Meanwhile half way around the world in Saudi Arabia Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez was impressive to become unified at cruiserweight. And, we are ready to recap it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are raring to go.They begin with the obvious problems that Netflix had in their first ever live boxing venture as millions and millions of fans eperienced techinal difficulties streaming the fight. And, what does it mean for the streamer and it's fight future, etc.Then, the guys get to the long anticipated Paul meeting with "Iron Mike," which went about as expected with Tyson being largley worn out after the second or third round and Paul got the easy decision. Dan has thoughts on the spectacle and on where both guys go from here?Next, T.J. is FROSTY at what he believes was a robbery decision of Amanda Serrano being denied a rematch win against Katie Taylor for the undisputed women's 140 lb. crowns. And, he's got lots of data on the incompetent judging late in the fight. He and Dan debate. And, they talk about Mario Barrios struggling to defend his welterweight title.The guys turn to the "Latino Night" card in Saudi Arabia for Golden Boy Boxing and Riyadh Season, as Zurdo dominated Chris Billam-Smith for the unified cruiserweight title by easy decision. Ramirez really pounded CBS in the back half of the fight. Dan has more on the potential next fights for Zurdo. They also recap a very compelling undercard that saw Oscar Collazo score a KO to unify at strawweight, William Zepeda struggle with Tevin Farmer and a lackluster co-main.There's fight news on the announced David Benavidez-David Morrell February PPV for Vegas and the undercard. And, Matchroom also has a looming January Vegas show that will likely feature Diego Pacheco.And, finally, some nostalgia on Lennox Lewis regaining his heavyweight belts by booming KO over Hasim Rahman 23 years ago this weekend and Roy Jones dominating James Toney 30 years ago, as well.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's another jammed packed recap show/podcast off a weekend that saw Keyshawn Davis score an impressive early win Friday and then, both Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez successfully defended their world titles Saturday night. And, we recap those bouts, have some fight news and tremendous nostalgia on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to discuss it all:Davis scored a great KO over Agrentine Gustavo Lemos in his hometown of Norfolk, VA, in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event. And, Dan also goes over the undercard. Next, they recap Saturday's Matchroom/DAZN card in Philadelphia, asEnnis won but had some issues with Karen Chukhadzhian in theirrematch for the IBF welterweight title The boys talk whether we should be concerned when "Boots" looks to move up in weight. In the co-feature, junior bantamweight Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez wiped out Pedro Guevara in the 3rd to retain the lineal/WBC 115 lb. title. What's "Bam's" potential in the next year or two. And, Dan likes what he saw out of Raymond Ford moving up to 130 lb. on the undercard.  They also talk Saturday's Fresh Productions/PPV.COM in Puerto Rico as junior welterweight Subriel Matias scored a quick KO of Roberto Ramirez. There's news on super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia headed home to Tijuana, Mexico, for his first fight there in nearly three years against Bruno Surace in Zanfer Promotions main event Dec. 14 (ESPN+).Also, fearsome Nigerian heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi, 51, who was on track for a title shot in the late 1990s, is making a comeback – 25 years since he last fought! .Next, Oscar De La Hoya and Eddie Hearn been going back and forth about a Golden Boy vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 card. We go over the possibilities. Finally, there's nostalgia as, on Nov. 12, 1982 – 42 years ago on Tuesday – Aaron Pryor KO14 Alexis Arguello to retain the WBA junior welterweight title in their first fight. It's an amazing bout and one of the top 10 fights in boxing history! The boys talk this epic battle at the old Miami "Orang Bowl" Statium.On Nov. 10, 1983 – 41 years ago Sunday – Marvin Hagler scored a 15 round decision over Roberto Duran in a "Four Kings" fight to retain the undisputed middleweight title. Much respect for Duran is discussed.And last but not least, Nov. 11, 2000 – 24 years ago on Monday – Lennox Lewis defeated David Tua to retain the lineal and unified heavyweight title. Dan was ringside at Mandalay Bay on his first ever boxing trip to Las Vegas. Let's reminisce with him about big time Vegas moments.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

6 1/2 years after Eddie Hearn, proclaimed design was the home of Boxing. Frank Warren has made the zone, the whole of Boxing 6 1/2 years of tools and insults a decade of his integrity being questioned BoxNation being questioned, and now Frank Warren seems to be the senior partner in the Suzanne situation and look this has been for years in the making maybe a bit longer and you have to respect Frank Warren for playing the long game while Eddie Hearn was burning up his his capital looking for short-term returns, but the most exciting thing the thing that put a smile on my face is the realisation that that Matchroom

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Buncey sits down with Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn to reflect on the impact of Riyadh Season's first year in the sport and how it has shifted the boxing landscape. They also run through the card and discuss how each of the fights may play out. Plus, Matchroom-promoted fighters Skye Nicholson and Jai Opetaia are on the pod to talk about defending their world titles on Saturday night.