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We are back with a recap of the big win by Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez to caputre a world title, we have plenty of fight news and we have a titlle for the NY Knicks in Pro Basketball and the host is headed on a vacation! We cover it all 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 give their insight and takes on it all.Dan MUST talk first about his Knicks finally, finally, after 53 years winning the NBA title Saturday night in San Antonio. Has he gotten memorabilla already? Will he be at the parade on Thursday through Manhattan? It's all discussed.T.J. cares only slightly, as he lives in Florida and is headed on a CRUISE with his family after this show!So we are ready to get to it!First, a recap of the Sataurday night Matchroom Boxing main event at Glendale, ArizonaJesse “Bam” Rodriguez KO6 Antonio Vargas and wins WBA bantamweight title. Bam is rolling and is one of the best in the sport. Now, will he get the mega-fight with Naoya Inoue next or not? The guys go over everything. Then, some newsAnnouncement during the Saturday Matchroom card that super middleweight Diego Pacheco will headline against Immanuwel Aleem on July 26 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Andy Cruz vs. Albert Bell IBF lightweight eliminator in the co-feature.  No is done yet, but PBC is working to make WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell to make his second defense against Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (the WBC interim titlist) in late August or September.  Heavyweight Moses Itauma's summer date has been moved to Aug. 29 in London but the hunt is still on for an opponent as Filip Hrgovic has turned down the fight for August. T.J. wonders on all levels WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE with Itauma, who needs rounds and credibility not fighting more regularly.Next, talks are going on for a mandatory fight between WBA lightweight titlist Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Floyd Schofield. How realistic is this for either of them.Opponents set for Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins on Zuffa Boxing's NYC debut card July 26 at Madison Square Garden Theater. Berlanga will take on two-time middleweight title challenger Steven Butler and Hitchins, moving up to welterweight, will face Ricardo Salas. Dan has more on the matchups.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn joins Meghann Scully as Katie Taylor's swan song in Croke Park reportedly sold out in just 30 minutes!

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey to discuss Katie Taylor's potential farewell fight at Croke Park ahead of Matchroom Boxing's press event this Friday at Croke Park where it is expected that Taylor's final fight will be announced.

We are back to preview fights in the month of May for the final time, as their aro title bouts in Houston and El Paso, TX and Russia to go over. Plus, the man who was winning the heavyweight title fight in Egypt last weekend (until he wasn't) joins us for a conversation on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to give their takes and insight on all that's going on in and out of the ring.First, they preview the Matchroom Boxing main event Saturday on DAZN in HoustonO'Shaquie Foster vs. Raymond Ford, for Foster's WBC junior lightweight title. A compelling fight between two known Americans with the Texan Foster looking for bigger things if he defends.Next, the RCC/Matchroom Boxing main event earlier Saturday on DAZN in Ekaterinburg, Russia on DAZN.Dmitry Bivol is back meeting mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, for Bivol's lineal/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title. But, the WBO won't sanction the bout. We have the latest on this one.And, also the MVP ESPN card Saturday night in El Paso, Texas, on ESPNStephanie Han vs. Holly Holm, rematch, for Han's WBA women's lightweight title. Dan wants to know "What are We DOING HERE?!" Plus, Amanda Serrano vs. Cheyenne Hanson, for Serrano's WBO/WBA women's featherweight title in the co-feature.Next RICO VERHOEVEN INTERVIEW with Big DanDiscussion of his 11th-round TKO loss challenging heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk this past Saturday at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. How and why did he do so well and does he want to keep boxing or not? And, then some newsWBA orders lightweight titlist Gervonta Davis to make mandatory vs. Floyd Schofield but "Tank" has more bigger problems outside the ring with a new warrant for his arrest in Maryland related to an alleged probation violation from his hit and run plea there. He's also facing domestic violence charges in South Florida and as T.J. says, it may be jail time coming in Maryland for probation violation.Next, it was announced: Murat Gassiev will defend the WBA “regular” heavyweight title (yawn) against Tony Yoka in the headliner of an IBA Pro card on July 11 at VTB Arena in Moscow.Former two-time heavyweight titleholder Hasim Rahman, who is 53 and been retired since 2014, is planning a comeback: July 14 at Rochester's ESL Ballpark. BIG- WHAT. ARE. WE DOING. HERE?! The man is 53 and was beaten and beaten and beaten in the last few years of his career.Also, Keyshawn Davis has declined the opportunity to face fellow Top Rank fighter Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant IBF junior welterweight title, because he plans to move up to welterweight. We have more.Plus, the results from two IBF purse bids conducted Wednesday at their convention in Vietnam for Albert Bell-Andy Cruz lightweight final eliminator and Bakhram Murtazaliev-Brandon Adams junior middleweight final eliminator are discussed briefly.It's all part of the "BFW Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

We are back to preview fights in the month of May for the final time, as their aro title bouts in Houston and El Paso, TX and Russia to go over. Plus, the man who was winning the heavyweight title fight in Egypt last weekend (until he wasn't) joins us for a conversation on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to give their takes and insight on all that's going on in and out of the ring.First, they preview the Matchroom Boxing main event Saturday on DAZN in HoustonO'Shaquie Foster vs. Raymond Ford, for Foster's WBC junior lightweight title. A compelling fight between two known Americans with the Texan Foster looking for bigger things if he defends.Next, the RCC/Matchroom Boxing main event earlier Saturday on DAZN in Ekaterinburg, Russia on DAZN.Dmitry Bivol is back meeting mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, for Bivol's lineal/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title. But, the WBO won't sanction the bout. We have the latest on this one.And, also the MVP ESPN card Saturday night in El Paso, Texas, on ESPNStephanie Han vs. Holly Holm, rematch, for Han's WBA women's lightweight title. Dan wants to know "What are We DOING HERE?!" Plus, Amanda Serrano vs. Cheyenne Hanson, for Serrano's WBO/WBA women's featherweight title in the co-feature.Next RICO VERHOEVEN INTERVIEW with Big DanDiscussion of his 11th-round TKO loss challenging heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk this past Saturday at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. How and why did he do so well and does he want to keep boxing or not? And, then some newsWBA orders lightweight titlist Gervonta Davis to make mandatory vs. Floyd Schofield but "Tank" has more bigger problems outside the ring with a new warrant for his arrest in Maryland related to an alleged probation violation from his hit and run plea there. He's also facing domestic violence charges in South Florida and as T.J. says, it may be jail time coming in Maryland for probation violation.Next, it was announced: Murat Gassiev will defend the WBA “regular” heavyweight title (yawn) against Tony Yoka in the headliner of an IBA Pro card on July 11 at VTB Arena in Moscow.Former two-time heavyweight titleholder Hasim Rahman, who is 53 and been retired since 2014, is planning a comeback: July 14 at Rochester's ESL Ballpark. BIG- WHAT. ARE. WE DOING. HERE?! The man is 53 and was beaten and beaten and beaten in the last few years of his career.Also, Keyshawn Davis has declined the opportunity to face fellow Top Rank fighter Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant IBF junior welterweight title, because he plans to move up to welterweight. We have more.Plus, the results from two IBF purse bids conducted Wednesday at their convention in Vietnam for Albert Bell-Andy Cruz lightweight final eliminator and Bakhram Murtazaliev-Brandon Adams junior middleweight final eliminator are discussed briefly.It's all part of the "BFW Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

We are back off a GREAT weekend of action with recaps coming from Japan to England to Vegas and we go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.First up is the full recap of the "PBC on Prime" PPV from Vegas that originally aired early Sunday Eastern time on our Big Fight Weekend. YouTube page.The guys discuss David Benavidez's demolition of Zurdo Ramirez in six rounds to knock him out and gain the WBA/WBO unified cruiserweight crowns. Benavidez looks awesome and we dissect how he destroyed Zurdo in his latest fight and importantly, his options next?It was a FANTASTIC undercard with Jaime Munguia winning the WBA super middleweight crown with an impressive 12 round whipping of Armando Resendiz to get his biggest win in several years. And, it makes Munguia a defiinte "player" at 168 lb. again.Pluse, we talk Oscar Duarte's 140 lb. contender win over Angel Fierro, a tremendous 10 rounder with Tito Sanchez and Jorge Chavez bombing each other in the junior middleweight division and an upset for Ishmael Flores scoring in an impressive showing over Isaac Lucero.Then, we pick up with the recap of the Ohashi Promotions card on Saturday in TokyoNaoya Inoue W12 Junto Nakatani to retain the undisputed junior featherweight title in the biggest fight in Japanese history at the sold-out 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome. Inoue quickly becoming one of the all time greatest smaller weight fighters. And, might we see he and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez down the road?Also, his younger brother,Takuma Inoue W12 over veteran former title holder, Kazuto Ioka and retains the WBC bantamweight title. Theres also discussion of the Matchroom Boxing main event in Wolverhapton, EnglandConah Walker outlslugs Sam Eggington to score a 10th round TKO in a junior middleweight battle that will be considered for "fight of the year" type hype. And, finally, some newsCanelo Alvarez confirmed that he will meet Christian Mbilli for Mbilli's WBC super middleweight title on Sept. 12 in Riyadh in the Turki Alashikh headliner. The guys discuss.And, PBC hosted a presser on Saturday afternoon to officially announce Errol Spence ending a three year hiatius to go to Australia to fight favore son Tim Tszyu in July. T.J. has doubts, even with the announcement, about Spence and the fight.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast' and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back off a GREAT weekend of action with recaps coming from Japan to England to Vegas and we go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.First up is the full recap of the "PBC on Prime" PPV from Vegas that originally aired early Sunday Eastern time on our Big Fight Weekend. YouTube page.The guys discuss David Benavidez's demolition of Zurdo Ramirez in six rounds to knock him out and gain the WBA/WBO unified cruiserweight crowns. Benavidez looks awesome and we dissect how he destroyed Zurdo in his latest fight and importantly, his options next?It was a FANTASTIC undercard with Jaime Munguia winning the WBA super middleweight crown with an impressive 12 round whipping of Armando Resendiz to get his biggest win in several years. And, it makes Munguia a defiinte "player" at 168 lb. again.Pluse, we talk Oscar Duarte's 140 lb. contender win over Angel Fierro, a tremendous 10 rounder with Tito Sanchez and Jorge Chavez bombing each other in the junior middleweight division and an upset for Ishmael Flores scoring in an impressive showing over Isaac Lucero.Then, we pick up with the recap of the Ohashi Promotions card on Saturday in TokyoNaoya Inoue W12 Junto Nakatani to retain the undisputed junior featherweight title in the biggest fight in Japanese history at the sold-out 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome. Inoue quickly becoming one of the all time greatest smaller weight fighters. And, might we see he and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez down the road?Also, his younger brother,Takuma Inoue W12 over veteran former title holder, Kazuto Ioka and retains the WBC bantamweight title. Theres also discussion of the Matchroom Boxing main event in Wolverhapton, EnglandConah Walker outlslugs Sam Eggington to score a 10th round TKO in a junior middleweight battle that will be considered for "fight of the year" type hype. And, finally, some newsCanelo Alvarez confirmed that he will meet Christian Mbilli for Mbilli's WBC super middleweight title on Sept. 12 in Riyadh in the Turki Alashikh headliner. The guys discuss.And, PBC hosted a presser on Saturday afternoon to officially announce Errol Spence ending a three year hiatius to go to Australia to fight favore son Tim Tszyu in July. T.J. has doubts, even with the announcement, about Spence and the fight.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast' and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's an extremely light weekend in the ring, but there's plenty to discuss outside of it and we are ready to do so on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael give you all the insight.They start with the preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Las VegasJarrell "Big Baby" Miller vs. Lenier Pero, WBA heavyweight eliminator. Will we see fireworks in the most significant fight of the weekend? The winner obviously moves into WBA contention, as well. Then, some news:Heavyweight Lawrence Okolie, who was scheduled to face Tony Yoka in the main event of a Queensberry Promotions card on DAZN on Saturday in Yoka's hometown of Paris, has tested positive for a banned substance and the card has been canceled. We have the latest on it all.Then, Oscar De La Hoya, Nico Ali Walsh and Nick Khan all testified in front of a U.S. Senate committee on the Ali Revival Act on Wednesday. T.J. and Dan have thoughts on what was said at the hearing and the next steps in the movement by TKO/Zuffa Boxing to get this bill made into law later this Summer.Also, Richardson Hitchins, who signed with Zuffa last week vacates the IBF junior welterweight title on Monday – a day before a purse bid was scheduled for his mandatory vs. Lindolfo Delgado, and the IBF on Tuesday ordered Delgado-Teofimo Lopez to meet for the vacant belt.Then, Caoimhin Agyarko did not take the IBF junior middleweight final title eliminator against former titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev. So, Murtazaliev was ordered to face Brandon Adams and both of them told the IBF in writing they're in and will begin negotiations.And, WBC junior welterweight titlist Dalton Smith has signed a “long-term” contact extension with Matchroom Boxing, the company announced on Wednesday. And, we have more on his June title defense.It's all on the "Big Fig Weekend Preview Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's an extremely light weekend in the ring, but there's plenty to discuss outside of it and we are ready to do so on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael give you all the insight.They start with the preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Las VegasJarrell "Big Baby" Miller vs. Lenier Pero, WBA heavyweight eliminator. Will we see fireworks in the most significant fight of the weekend? The winner obviously moves into WBA contention, as well. Then, some news:Heavyweight Lawrence Okolie, who was scheduled to face Tony Yoka in the main event of a Queensberry Promotions card on DAZN on Saturday in Yoka's hometown of Paris, has tested positive for a banned substance and the card has been canceled. We have the latest on it all.Then, Oscar De La Hoya, Nico Ali Walsh and Nick Khan all testified in front of a U.S. Senate committee on the Ali Revival Act on Wednesday. T.J. and Dan have thoughts on what was said at the hearing and the next steps in the movement by TKO/Zuffa Boxing to get this bill made into law later this Summer.Also, Richardson Hitchins, who signed with Zuffa last week vacates the IBF junior welterweight title on Monday – a day before a purse bid was scheduled for his mandatory vs. Lindolfo Delgado, and the IBF on Tuesday ordered Delgado-Teofimo Lopez to meet for the vacant belt.Then, Caoimhin Agyarko did not take the IBF junior middleweight final title eliminator against former titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev. So, Murtazaliev was ordered to face Brandon Adams and both of them told the IBF in writing they're in and will begin negotiations.And, WBC junior welterweight titlist Dalton Smith has signed a “long-term” contact extension with Matchroom Boxing, the company announced on Wednesday. And, we have more on his June title defense.It's all on the "Big Fig Weekend Preview Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was an intriguing weekend in New York for Friday.and then, Liverpool, England on Saturday and we're ready to go over it all and we have a multi-division world champ with us as a guest all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!'Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes.First, a recap of the Friday MVP/ESPN title bouts in New YorkJunior lightweight Alycia Baumgardner W10 Bo Mi Re Shin, retains WBO/IBF/WBA women's title. An expected win, now what's next for Baumgardner? Then, a shocker in the co-feature, as super middleweight Lani Daniels TKO9 Shadasia Green, wins WBO/IBF women's title. Green was seriously hurt and stretchered from the ring to the ambulance and hospital. We have the latest on her.  Next, a recap Saturday Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Liverpool, EnglandLight heavyweights Ben Whittaker KO1 Braian Suarez. This was a joke and is Whitaker going to fight someone soon? Then, Dan's interview with David Benavidez The WBC light heavyweight champion Benavidez moves up to cruiserweight to challenge WBO/WBA champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in the Cinco de Mayo main event on PBC on Prime PPV and DAZN PPV. Next, some newsConor Benn signs a long-term deal with Zuffa Boxing coming the end of his one-fight deal to fight Regis Prograis. Will we still get the WBC welterweight title fight with Ryan Garcia or does this move complicate it?And, three-belt junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has re-signed with Matchroom Boxing on a long-term deal tht will begin with him moving up to bantamweight to challenge WBA titlist Antonio Vargas on June 13 on DAZN in Glendale, Arizona. We love Bam's activity and exciting style of fighting.Next, drug cartel kingpin Daniel Kinahan, who was deeply involved in boxing thru shuttered MTK Management and wanted for years by Irish authorities and the US government, finally arrested in Dubai. We have the latest.And, Dan remembers Hall of Famer Miguel Canto, one of the great flyweight champions of all time, who died on Thursday. He was 77.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subcribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was an intriguing weekend in New York for Friday.and then, Liverpool, England on Saturday and we're ready to go over it all and we have a multi-division world champ with us as a guest all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!'Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes.First, a recap of the Friday MVP/ESPN title bouts in New YorkJunior lightweight Alycia Baumgardner W10 Bo Mi Re Shin, retains WBO/IBF/WBA women's title. An expected win, now what's next for Baumgardner? Then, a shocker in the co-feature, as super middleweight Lani Daniels TKO9 Shadasia Green, wins WBO/IBF women's title. Green was seriously hurt and stretchered from the ring to the ambulance and hospital. We have the latest on her.  Next, a recap Saturday Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Liverpool, EnglandLight heavyweights Ben Whittaker KO1 Braian Suarez. This was a joke and is Whitaker going to fight someone soon? Then, Dan's interview with David Benavidez The WBC light heavyweight champion Benavidez moves up to cruiserweight to challenge WBO/WBA champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in the Cinco de Mayo main event on PBC on Prime PPV and DAZN PPV. Next, some newsConor Benn signs a long-term deal with Zuffa Boxing coming the end of his one-fight deal to fight Regis Prograis. Will we still get the WBC welterweight title fight with Ryan Garcia or does this move complicate it?And, three-belt junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has re-signed with Matchroom Boxing on a long-term deal tht will begin with him moving up to bantamweight to challenge WBA titlist Antonio Vargas on June 13 on DAZN in Glendale, Arizona. We love Bam's activity and exciting style of fighting.Next, drug cartel kingpin Daniel Kinahan, who was deeply involved in boxing thru shuttered MTK Management and wanted for years by Irish authorities and the US government, finally arrested in Dubai. We have the latest.And, Dan remembers Hall of Famer Miguel Canto, one of the great flyweight champions of all time, who died on Thursday. He was 77.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subcribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was another busy fight weekend primarily with the Ring/Netflix show in London but in other parts of the globe, as well. And, we go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with their takes and insight.First up is the recap of the Saturday Ring magazine Netflix card in LondonHeavyweight Tyson Fury W12 Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fury gets the expected win in his first fight in almost a year and a half. But, more interesting was the back and forth with with Anthony Joshua afterwards and will they fight next/soon?Then, a recap of the junior middleweight co-feature Conor Benn decisions Regis Prograis over 10 rounds. Benn had some adversity with cuts and Prograis landing some on him too. But, he wins easily, so now, what's next at welterweight?Also, Heavyweight Richard Riakporhe TKO5 Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva, and wins British title Heavyweight.Plus, Justis Huni W10 Frazer Clarke. A good win, but a legal mess with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, too.Then, a Recap of the Saturday Teiken Boxing main event in TokyoBantamweight Tenshin Nasukawa TKO9 Juan Francisco Estrada, WBC final eliminator. Nasukawa wins and is it time for Estrada to hang'em up? And, a recap of Thursday Eye of the Tiger DAZN main event in MontrealSuper middleweight Osleys Iglesias TKO8 Pavel Silyagin, wins vacant IBF title. Big Dan is high on Iglesias and his potential. Next, some newsJunior middleweight contender Brandon Adams collapsed on Friday, was taken to the hospital, and his IBF title elimination fight against unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday was canceled. We have the latest on Adams.Next, the IRS has filed a $7.3 million lien against Floyd Mayweather for unpaid taxes in the years 2018 and 2023. Obviously, not good for Mayweather at this point.Future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez, while recovering from elbow surgery that will keep him out until September, has enrolled in college at San Diego University for Integrative Studies, he announced on Instagram. Canelo taking classes?! We have more.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was another busy fight weekend primarily with the Ring/Netflix show in London but in other parts of the globe, as well. And, we go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with their takes and insight.First up is the recap of the Saturday Ring magazine Netflix card in LondonHeavyweight Tyson Fury W12 Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fury gets the expected win in his first fight in almost a year and a half. But, more interesting was the back and forth with with Anthony Joshua afterwards and will they fight next/soon?Then, a recap of the junior middleweight co-feature Conor Benn decisions Regis Prograis over 10 rounds. Benn had some adversity with cuts and Prograis landing some on him too. But, he wins easily, so now, what's next at welterweight?Also, Heavyweight Richard Riakporhe TKO5 Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva, and wins British title Heavyweight.Plus, Justis Huni W10 Frazer Clarke. A good win, but a legal mess with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, too.Then, a Recap of the Saturday Teiken Boxing main event in TokyoBantamweight Tenshin Nasukawa TKO9 Juan Francisco Estrada, WBC final eliminator. Nasukawa wins and is it time for Estrada to hang'em up? And, a recap of Thursday Eye of the Tiger DAZN main event in MontrealSuper middleweight Osleys Iglesias TKO8 Pavel Silyagin, wins vacant IBF title. Big Dan is high on Iglesias and his potential. Next, some newsJunior middleweight contender Brandon Adams collapsed on Friday, was taken to the hospital, and his IBF title elimination fight against unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday was canceled. We have the latest on Adams.Next, the IRS has filed a $7.3 million lien against Floyd Mayweather for unpaid taxes in the years 2018 and 2023. Obviously, not good for Mayweather at this point.Future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez, while recovering from elbow surgery that will keep him out until September, has enrolled in college at San Diego University for Integrative Studies, he announced on Instagram. Canelo taking classes?! We have more.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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

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

We are off the weekend that has seen a heavyweight showdown in England that was long on sloppy, big punching and also Tim Tszyu's Aussie return. And, we go over it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterFirst they recap Saturday's MF Pro DAZN PPV in LondonDeontay Wilder W12 Derek Chisora. This fight appealed to Big Dan and he talks why. Plus,Viddal Riley W12 Mateusz Masternak, IBF cruiser eliminator and wins European title. And, Denzel Bentley TKO7 Endry Saavedra, wins vacant WBO interim middleweight crown.Next, a recap of Saturday's No Limit/PBC on Prime Video card at Wollongong, AustraliaTim Tszyu W10 Denis Nurja (157 pounds). Tszyu looked good and his Errol Spence going to be next?And, Sam Goodman W12 Rodrigo Ruiz, in an IBF junior featherweight eliminator. Also, a recap of Sunday's MVP ESPN+ cardLightweight Caroline Dubois W10 Terri Harper, and unifies WBC/WBO women's titlesJunior featherweight Ellie Scotney W10 Mayelli Flores, unifies all four to become women's undisputed Junior middleweight Chantelle Cameron W10 Michaela Kotaskova, wins vacant WBO title, Mayer next   Another Recap Friday's Treasure Boxing main event in TokyoJunior flyweight Rene Santiago W12 Masataka Taniguchi, retains the WBO/WBA titles.Recap Friday's Matchroom Boxing on DAZN in Altrincham, England Cruiserweight Pat Brown a prospect TKO8 Vasil DucarJunior middleweight William Crolla KO7 Glenn Byrne  in a WILD FIGHT! WithCrolla down four times, but,rallies for a KO of the year contender! NewsTurki Alashikh announces full Oleksandr Usyk- Rico Verhoeven heavyweight title fight undercard. Dan has the details.Per sources,Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright headlines first Top Rank DAZN card May 16 in Norfolk, VA. The guys discuss. Per sources to Dan, June 20 is the date in the works for the vacant WBC lightweight title fight between William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr.And, Zuffa Boxing has announced their latest card for May and Dan has more on the main event.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are off the weekend that has seen a heavyweight showdown in England that was long on sloppy, big punching and also Tim Tszyu's Aussie return. And, we go over it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterFirst they recap Saturday's MF Pro DAZN PPV in LondonDeontay Wilder W12 Derek Chisora. This fight appealed to Big Dan and he talks why. Plus,Viddal Riley W12 Mateusz Masternak, IBF cruiser eliminator and wins European title. And, Denzel Bentley TKO7 Endry Saavedra, wins vacant WBO interim middleweight crown.Next, a recap of Saturday's No Limit/PBC on Prime Video card at Wollongong, AustraliaTim Tszyu W10 Denis Nurja (157 pounds). Tszyu looked good and his Errol Spence going to be next?And, Sam Goodman W12 Rodrigo Ruiz, in an IBF junior featherweight eliminator. Also, a recap of Sunday's MVP ESPN+ cardLightweight Caroline Dubois W10 Terri Harper, and unifies WBC/WBO women's titlesJunior featherweight Ellie Scotney W10 Mayelli Flores, unifies all four to become women's undisputed Junior middleweight Chantelle Cameron W10 Michaela Kotaskova, wins vacant WBO title, Mayer next   Another Recap Friday's Treasure Boxing main event in TokyoJunior flyweight Rene Santiago W12 Masataka Taniguchi, retains the WBO/WBA titles.Recap Friday's Matchroom Boxing on DAZN in Altrincham, England Cruiserweight Pat Brown a prospect TKO8 Vasil DucarJunior middleweight William Crolla KO7 Glenn Byrne  in a WILD FIGHT! WithCrolla down four times, but,rallies for a KO of the year contender! NewsTurki Alashikh announces full Oleksandr Usyk- Rico Verhoeven heavyweight title fight undercard. Dan has the details.Per sources,Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright headlines first Top Rank DAZN card May 16 in Norfolk, VA. The guys discuss. Per sources to Dan, June 20 is the date in the works for the vacant WBC lightweight title fight between William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr.And, Zuffa Boxing has announced their latest card for May and Dan has more on the main event.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are back for a weekend that has compelling title fights in Orlando and California and we have lots of fight news to go over, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over it allFirst a preview of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaCarlos Adames vs. Austin Williams, 12 rounds, for Adames' WBC middleweight title. Adames had problems making weight two months ago to postpone this one. And, "Ammo" Williams can fight. We have some analysis.Also, former Olympian Omari Jones vs. Christian Gomez, 8 rounds, junior middleweights. And massive Teremoana Teremoana vs. Curtis Harper, 8 rounds, heavyweights. We have more on those two bouts.Then, a preview of Saturday's ProBoxTV main event in San Bernardino, CaliforniaLester Martinez vs. Immanuwel Aleem, for vacant WBC interim super middleweight title. Martinez is an action fighter looking to move up in the status in 168 lb. ranks.Some News Top Rank back in business. Press conference was on Wednesday at New York's Madison Square Garden to announce their multi-year deal with DAZN. We have more on some of the specifics and does it mean that another prominent promotion, Golden Boy, is now out in the cold with DAZN?Next, WBC junior welterweight titlist Dalton Smith and former titleholder and mandatory challenger Alberto Puello two weeks after their mandatory was ordered have a deal. Paperwork being finalized for June 6th in a Matchroom Boxing headlined in Smith's hometown of Sheffield, England. Dan has more.With Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jr. IBF heavyweight eliminator postponed, PBC made some changes to the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view card on March 28: New co-feature is a junior middleweight fight between former interim titleholders Yoenis Tellez and Brian Mendoza.-- Middleweight bout between Yoenli Hernandez Terrell Gausha intact --New PPV opener: 10-round heavyweight fight between promising Gurgen Hovhannisyan and Cesar Navarro-- Super middleweight fight between Elijah Garcia and Kevin Newman II was the opener but now will be the final bout of the free prelims on Prime Video.Also, PBC officially announces David Benavidez-Zurdo Ramirez PPV undercard on May 2: WBA super mddleweight titlist Armando Reséndiz defends vs. Jaime Munguía Junior welterweight Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro Junior middleweight Isaac Lucero vs. Alan Sandoval  And, back to Top Rank, which has promoted heavyweight Jared Anderson for his entire career, is in talks with Queensberry Promotions about a co-promotional deal, that could start with his appearance the Wardley-Dubois card May 9th. Dan has more on why this move and they discuss is Anderson still motivated to be a a great fighter or not?It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back for a weekend that has compelling title fights in Orlando and California and we have lots of fight news to go over, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over it allFirst a preview of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaCarlos Adames vs. Austin Williams, 12 rounds, for Adames' WBC middleweight title. Adames had problems making weight two months ago to postpone this one. And, "Ammo" Williams can fight. We have some analysis.Also, former Olympian Omari Jones vs. Christian Gomez, 8 rounds, junior middleweights. And massive Teremoana Teremoana vs. Curtis Harper, 8 rounds, heavyweights. We have more on those two bouts.Then, a preview of Saturday's ProBoxTV main event in San Bernardino, CaliforniaLester Martinez vs. Immanuwel Aleem, for vacant WBC interim super middleweight title. Martinez is an action fighter looking to move up in the status in 168 lb. ranks.Some News Top Rank back in business. Press conference was on Wednesday at New York's Madison Square Garden to announce their multi-year deal with DAZN. We have more on some of the specifics and does it mean that another prominent promotion, Golden Boy, is now out in the cold with DAZN?Next, WBC junior welterweight titlist Dalton Smith and former titleholder and mandatory challenger Alberto Puello two weeks after their mandatory was ordered have a deal. Paperwork being finalized for June 6th in a Matchroom Boxing headlined in Smith's hometown of Sheffield, England. Dan has more.With Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jr. IBF heavyweight eliminator postponed, PBC made some changes to the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view card on March 28: New co-feature is a junior middleweight fight between former interim titleholders Yoenis Tellez and Brian Mendoza.-- Middleweight bout between Yoenli Hernandez Terrell Gausha intact --New PPV opener: 10-round heavyweight fight between promising Gurgen Hovhannisyan and Cesar Navarro-- Super middleweight fight between Elijah Garcia and Kevin Newman II was the opener but now will be the final bout of the free prelims on Prime Video.Also, PBC officially announces David Benavidez-Zurdo Ramirez PPV undercard on May 2: WBA super mddleweight titlist Armando Reséndiz defends vs. Jaime Munguía Junior welterweight Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro Junior middleweight Isaac Lucero vs. Alan Sandoval  And, back to Top Rank, which has promoted heavyweight Jared Anderson for his entire career, is in talks with Queensberry Promotions about a co-promotional deal, that could start with his appearance the Wardley-Dubois card May 9th. Dan has more on why this move and they discuss is Anderson still motivated to be a a great fighter or not?It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

As the Dana White-fronted Zuffa Boxing, backed by TKO and Saudi's Sela, makes its move to dethrone promotional giants Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry Promotions, James Emmett and David Cushnan consider the latest disruption in the fight game and Turki Alalshikh's role as chief string-puller. They also reflect on their conversation with Uefa Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein and European Football Clubs CEO Charlie Marshall, to unpack the new commercial programme being developed by the UC3 entity, a joint venture between Uefa and EFC - and the flexibility that is being built into the media rights and sponsorship sales packages being taken to market by agency partners Relevent and Two Circles. And there's reaction to the Premier League confirmation it will launch a direct-to-consumer service in Singapore.

We're back with a potential exciting junior lightweight battle in Arizona for unification as the most prominent fight of the weekend and some very interesting fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return with their insight and takesPreview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Glendale, ArizonaEmanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez, WBO/IBF junior lightweight unification. Both guys can really punch and also get hit. We have thoughts on the battle. Plus,Tahmir Smalls vs. Abel Ramos, 10 rounds, welterweightsEmiliano Vargas vs. Agustin Quintana, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  News Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch announced Monday for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas and on Netflix in a bout that counts on the recrods. Both are in their late 40's and it's 11 years after they fought. What ARE WE DOING HERE?!Conor Benn's one-fight, $15 million fight with Zuffa/Turki Alashikh will be against Regis Prograis in a 10-rounder at 150 pounds on the Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov card it was announced on Thursday. Will make him by far the highest paid undercard fight of all time.  Jake Paul announced he had to have a second surgery on the broken jaw he suffered in the sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on Dec.19. Will we see him again in 2026?Katie Taylor, one of the greatest female boxers of all time, announced she will have a farewell fight later this year in Dublin. We have more.Claressa Shields shutout over Franchon Crews Dezurn on Sunday night to retain the women's undisputed heavyweight title  in their rematch. Huge crowd of about 18,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  WBO/IBF middleweight titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly was suspended by the WBO for a year – but allowed to keep the title -- and by the Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation for six months. This is related to testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium days before he was scheduled to face WBA titlist Erislandy Lara in a three-belt unification fight on Dec. 6. The IBF has yet to rule. He gets to keep the belts?!  Again, WHAT are we doing here?! Also, WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames will make his third defense in a rescheduled bout against Austin “Ammo” Williams in the main event of a quickly scheduled Matchroom Boxing card on March 21 (DAZN) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.  And, finally, the IBF on Monday ordered junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins to next make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado. This comes days after Hitchins' optional against Oscar Duarte was canceled when Hitchins became ill and was vomiting after breakfast on the morning of the fight. We explain why Duarte isn't getting the title fight, for now.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back with a potential exciting junior lightweight battle in Arizona for unification as the most prominent fight of the weekend and some very interesting fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return with their insight and takesPreview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Glendale, ArizonaEmanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez, WBO/IBF junior lightweight unification. Both guys can really punch and also get hit. We have thoughts on the battle. Plus,Tahmir Smalls vs. Abel Ramos, 10 rounds, welterweightsEmiliano Vargas vs. Agustin Quintana, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  News Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch announced Monday for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas and on Netflix in a bout that counts on the recrods. Both are in their late 40's and it's 11 years after they fought. What ARE WE DOING HERE?!Conor Benn's one-fight, $15 million fight with Zuffa/Turki Alashikh will be against Regis Prograis in a 10-rounder at 150 pounds on the Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov card it was announced on Thursday. Will make him by far the highest paid undercard fight of all time.  Jake Paul announced he had to have a second surgery on the broken jaw he suffered in the sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on Dec.19. Will we see him again in 2026?Katie Taylor, one of the greatest female boxers of all time, announced she will have a farewell fight later this year in Dublin. We have more.Claressa Shields shutout over Franchon Crews Dezurn on Sunday night to retain the women's undisputed heavyweight title  in their rematch. Huge crowd of about 18,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  WBO/IBF middleweight titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly was suspended by the WBO for a year – but allowed to keep the title -- and by the Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation for six months. This is related to testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium days before he was scheduled to face WBA titlist Erislandy Lara in a three-belt unification fight on Dec. 6. The IBF has yet to rule. He gets to keep the belts?!  Again, WHAT are we doing here?! Also, WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames will make his third defense in a rescheduled bout against Austin “Ammo” Williams in the main event of a quickly scheduled Matchroom Boxing card on March 21 (DAZN) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.  And, finally, the IBF on Monday ordered junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins to next make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado. This comes days after Hitchins' optional against Oscar Duarte was canceled when Hitchins became ill and was vomiting after breakfast on the morning of the fight. We explain why Duarte isn't getting the title fight, for now.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the news that Ronda Rousey is coming back to face Gina Carano in a fight on Netflix. Did the UFC mess up not booking this fight? Is this actually a fight MMA fans are interested in watching? Plus we'll discuss Zuffa Boxing signing Conor Benn away from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and if the reported terms of the deal might upset some UFC fighters enough to make some bigger financial demands. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the news that Ronda Rousey is coming back to face Gina Carano in a fight on Netflix. Did the UFC mess up not booking this fight? Is this actually a fight MMA fans are interested in watching? Plus we'll discuss Zuffa Boxing signing Conor Benn away from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and if the reported terms of the deal might upset some UFC fighters enough to make some bigger financial demands. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the news that Ronda Rousey is coming back to face Gina Carano in a fight on Netflix. Did the UFC mess up not booking this fight? Is this actually a fight MMA fans are interested in watching? Plus we'll discuss Zuffa Boxing signing Conor Benn away from Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and if the reported terms of the deal might upset some UFC fighters enough to make some bigger financial demands. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a SWERVE in the boxing promotional world as the new start up, Zuffa Boxing, in the U.S. has snatched away British prominent fighter Conor Benn from U.K. based Matchroom Boxing.We had a spirited discussion on this weekend's "Fight Freaks Unite Recap," as host T.J. Rives particularly is criticizing the terms of the signing by Zuffa and how it hypocritically contradicts their supposed "revolutionizing" boxing promotions with their own system, fighter pay model and ignoring the boxing organizations.Insider Dan Rafael provides his counter points, but also agrees and is questioning how Zuffa can justify the apparent ridiculous money that Benn is getting for a "one off" fight with them?Benn is off his career best win defeating Chris Eubank Jr. in their rematch last November. And what about how he left Matchroom, whom had stood by him, including financially, during his PED suspension?Enjoy this portion of the Pod and a reminder to hear the whole show, just click the previous podcast on this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe for all the content here on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's a SWERVE in the boxing promotional world as the new start up, Zuffa Boxing, in the U.S. has snatched away British prominent fighter Conor Benn from U.K. based Matchroom Boxing.We had a spirited discussion on this weekend's "Fight Freaks Unite Recap," as host T.J. Rives particularly is criticizing the terms of the signing by Zuffa and how it hypocritically contradicts their supposed "revolutionizing" boxing promotions with their own system, fighter pay model and ignoring the boxing organizations.Insider Dan Rafael provides his counter points, but also agrees and is questioning how Zuffa can justify the apparent ridiculous money that Benn is getting for a "one off" fight with them?Benn is off his career best win defeating Chris Eubank Jr. in their rematch last November. And what about how he left Matchroom, whom had stood by him, including financially, during his PED suspension?Enjoy this portion of the Pod and a reminder to hear the whole show, just click the previous podcast on this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe for all the content here on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Is loyalty real in boxing — or is it just business? In this episode, Sean breaks down the shock decision by Conor Benn to leave Matchroom Boxing and sign a reported one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa, led by Dana White. What does this move really mean? Sean presents the facts behind the deal and examines both perspectives — from a fighter securing generational money to questions about long-term partnerships, promotional loyalty, and industry politics. We explore: The business realities of modern boxing What “loyalty” actually means in prizefighting Historical examples of fighters changing promoters Whether fighters owe promoters allegiance The risk vs reward of short-term mega deals Is this betrayal… or smart career management? A balanced, honest breakdown without emotion — just understanding the game for what it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:Brittany Goossen Brown Joins the ShowNews and NotesRyan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios full preview. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Vergil Ortiz Ends Without Resolution, Parties to ReconveneConor Benn defects from Matchroom to Zuffa in SHOCKING announcement. Eddie Hearn is hurt.WBO Suspends Middleweight Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly For One Year For Positive Drug Test, Does NOT Strip Title. Bentley-Saavedra Interim Title Bout OrderedFloyd Mayweather coming out of retirement for a professional bout.Jermell Charlo contacted Eddie Hearn about fighting Jaron Ennis.DAZN and Matchroom Boxing agree new five-year deal. EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownLeigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Ryan Garcia vs. Mario BarriosClaressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-DezurnEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Booking the Territory: Ezra's TakesEzra gives his thoughts on Zuffa Boxing, Dana White vs. Turki Alalshikh, and DAZN vs. Golden BoyQuick HitsTeofimo Lopez moving up to welterweight, keeping father as trainerAlbert Bell-Andy Cruz IBF 135lbs title eliminator formally orderedImane Khelif Willing to Undergo Genetic Testing in Bid to Compete in 2028 Olympics. The purse bid for the IBF Featherweight Championship bout between Angelo Leo and mandatory Ra'eese Aleem was won by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. Curmel Moton will face Wilfredo Flores on February 28 on a manny Pacquiao Promotions card. Rising featherweight prospect Christopher “The Hitman” Houston has signed a multi-fight deal with Jimmy Adams Promotions, and will be featured on Country Box.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It was an action packed weekend of big time main event fights in the USA and the U.K. and we're ready to go over it all and have some fight news on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J..Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes on the fights and implications for the winners.First, they go over the Ring 6 DAZN PPV card on Saturday night in New York ]Shakur Stevenson dominates over 12 Teofimo Lopez and wins lineal/WBO 140 lb. title. A tremendous boxing exhibition and what's next for Shakur?Also, Keyshawn Davis TKO12 Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. A bounceback night that the talented Davis needed.Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington KO9 Carlos Castro and wins vacant WBC featherweight crown. Big night for Shu Shu.Plus,Jarrell Miller "loses his lid" in a W10 over Kingsley Ibeh in a heavyweight fight.Austin “Ammo” Williams defeats Wendy Toussaint by decision.Kevin Castillo W8  over Saudi prospect Ziyad Almayouf junior welterweights.Then, the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto RicoXander Zayas W12 split decision over Abass Baraou and unifies WBO/WBA 154 lb. tiles. Huge night for Zayas and what's next?Also, Matchroom Boxing main event on DAZN on Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandJosh Kelly W12 in an upset over Bakhram Murtazaliev, and wins the IBF 154  lb. What a moment for the Brit and what's next? Is it the name Jaron Ennis?Finally, some newsDeontay Wilder-Derek Chisora is official for April 4th at The 02 in London  BWAA and Ring magazine 2025 awards announced and we discussNonito Donaire to fight on in WBA bantamweight eliminator on a big show in Japan March 15th. Why is he continuing?Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was an action packed weekend of big time main event fights in the USA and the U.K. and we're ready to go over it all and have some fight news on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J..Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes on the fights and implications for the winners.First, they go over the Ring 6 DAZN PPV card on Saturday night in New York ]Shakur Stevenson dominates over 12 Teofimo Lopez and wins lineal/WBO 140 lb. title. A tremendous boxing exhibition and what's next for Shakur?Also, Keyshawn Davis TKO12 Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. A bounceback night that the talented Davis needed.Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington KO9 Carlos Castro and wins vacant WBC featherweight crown. Big night for Shu Shu.Plus,Jarrell Miller "loses his lid" in a W10 over Kingsley Ibeh in a heavyweight fight.Austin “Ammo” Williams defeats Wendy Toussaint by decision.Kevin Castillo W8  over Saudi prospect Ziyad Almayouf junior welterweights.Then, the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto RicoXander Zayas W12 split decision over Abass Baraou and unifies WBO/WBA 154 lb. tiles. Huge night for Zayas and what's next?Also, Matchroom Boxing main event on DAZN on Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandJosh Kelly W12 in an upset over Bakhram Murtazaliev, and wins the IBF 154  lb. What a moment for the Brit and what's next? Is it the name Jaron Ennis?Finally, some newsDeontay Wilder-Derek Chisora is official for April 4th at The 02 in London  BWAA and Ring magazine 2025 awards announced and we discussNonito Donaire to fight on in WBA bantamweight eliminator on a big show in Japan March 15th. Why is he continuing?Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back to recap the weekend from Las Vegas, including Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF Lightweight Crown, plus the Zuffa Boxing innagural card/broadcast took place on Friday night and we have some fight news too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter give their takes and insightFirst, a recap of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Las VegasLightweight Raymond Muratalla W12 majority decision over Andy Cruz and retains IBF title. Why was he so good and what's next for Muratalla? Then, on the undercard light heavyweight but massively overweight Khalil Coe wins majority  decision over Jesse Hart,Junior middleweight Israil Madrimov decisions Luis David Salazar and rising junior middleweight Omari Jones decisions Jerome Baxter. Dan gives some analysis. Then, a recap of Friday's Zuffa Boxing debut on Paramount+in Las VegasCallum Walsh decisions Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweights, as expected. And, on the undercard middleweight Misael Rodriguez won over Austin Deanda in 10 rounds and Cain Sandoval outpoints Julian Rodrigue in a junior welterweight fight.Plus, they go over some general thoughts on the launch/production/product of Zuffa and the streamer Paramount+Next, some newsLineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who became the first current champion to sign with Zuffa Boxing, will defend the title on March 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. But, who's the opponent?Matchroom Boxing will re-sign unified junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Although he was a free agent, Matchroom retained the right to match any offer and has done so, matching an offer from Zuffa.  Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who announced earlier this month — to the surprise of nobody — that he would end his latest retirement, is being lined up for an April ring return. Who's the likely opponent for him?And, Boxxer's Jan. 31 main event in London, Adam Azim vs. Gustavo Lemos, IBF junior welterweight eliminator for No. 2 spot is postponed after BOTH fighters suffered injuries. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !!

We're back to recap the weekend from Las Vegas, including Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF Lightweight Crown, plus the Zuffa Boxing innagural card/broadcast took place on Friday night and we have some fight news too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter give their takes and insightFirst, a recap of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Las VegasLightweight Raymond Muratalla W12 majority decision over Andy Cruz and retains IBF title. Why was he so good and what's next for Muratalla? Then, on the undercard light heavyweight but massively overweight Khalil Coe wins majority  decision over Jesse Hart,Junior middleweight Israil Madrimov decisions Luis David Salazar and rising junior middleweight Omari Jones decisions Jerome Baxter. Dan gives some analysis. Then, a recap of Friday's Zuffa Boxing debut on Paramount+in Las VegasCallum Walsh decisions Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweights, as expected. And, on the undercard middleweight Misael Rodriguez won over Austin Deanda in 10 rounds and Cain Sandoval outpoints Julian Rodrigue in a junior welterweight fight.Plus, they go over some general thoughts on the launch/production/product of Zuffa and the streamer Paramount+Next, some newsLineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who became the first current champion to sign with Zuffa Boxing, will defend the title on March 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. But, who's the opponent?Matchroom Boxing will re-sign unified junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Although he was a free agent, Matchroom retained the right to match any offer and has done so, matching an offer from Zuffa.  Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who announced earlier this month — to the surprise of nobody — that he would end his latest retirement, is being lined up for an April ring return. Who's the likely opponent for him?And, Boxxer's Jan. 31 main event in London, Adam Azim vs. Gustavo Lemos, IBF junior welterweight eliminator for No. 2 spot is postponed after BOTH fighters suffered injuries. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !!

Conor Benn sits down exclusively with Matchroom Boxing's Jamie Ward to discuss Chris Eubank Jr's future, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning on the new year's first trading day, at 29,016, on turnover of 6.5-billion N-T. Taiwan shares closed the final trading session of 2025 at a record high Wednesday, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, as the benchmark index capped a second straight year of historic gains fueled by strong demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. For the full year, the benchmark surged nearly 26 percent, surpassing the rise recorded in 2024 and setting a new record for annual point gains for the second consecutive year. The index has now risen more than 20 percent for three straight years. Lockheed gets Taiwan contract The Pentagon says Lockheed Martin has been given a contract involving foreign military sales to Taiwan to meet what Washington is describing as an "urgent operational need" of Taiwan's Air Force. The contract has a ceiling value of 328-million U-S dollars. According to the Pentagon, the contract is for the procurement (採購) and delivery of 55 Infrared Search and Track Legion Enhanced Sensor Pods, processors, pod containers and processor containers. The work is expected to be completed by June of 2031 First official record of Formosan black bear entering worker's hut in Alishan The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency says a Formosan black bear broke into a worker's hut in Alishan's Dabang Village and ate food from a refrigerator and from canned goods. According to the agency's Chiayi branch, personnel were sent to inspect (察看) the site and set up infrared cameras to track the bear after receiving the report. The agency has released photos showing an open refrigerator, broken eggs in a carton, and empty food cans inside the hut - which sits at an elevation of 1,190-meters in Alishan. Experts found footprints near the worker's hut and, based on the damaged canned food, concluded that a Formosan black bear was responsible. Although Formosan black bears are occasionally sighted in the Alishan area, the Dabang Village incident marks the first officially recorded case of a bear entering a worker's hut and eating food. Iran Protests Leave at Least 3 Dead Protests over Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural areas, with at least three people killed. Authorities reported the fatalities on Wednesday and Thursday in cities home to Iran's Lur ethnic group. The demonstrations are the largest since 2022. The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran's currency rapidly depreciating (貶值). Demonstrators have also chanted against the country's theocracy. Trump delays tariff hike on furniture and kitchen cabinets as affordabilitycrisis bites The White House says planned tariff hikes on items like furniture and kitchen cabinets are being pushed back one year. The delay comes as the administration insists its trade strategy is working - even as high prices continue to frustrate (感到煩躁) voters. Toni Waterman has more from Washington. Anthony Joshua to Stay in Nigeria After Release from Hospital British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed (撞擊) into a stationary truck on Monday on a local highway. The two associates were killed. Joshua was released from a Lagos hospital on Wednesday afternoon and he paid his respects to his deceased friends at the morgue. His promoter, Matchroom Boxing, told The Associated Press that Joshua will remain in Nigeria over the coming days.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Anthony Joshua has survived a serious car crash in Nigeria that killed two close friends and long-standing members of his team. Physio Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele were pronounced dead at the scene after a collision on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway.In this emergency news episode, we break down the confirmed facts, timeline, and reactions from the boxing world, including tributes from Chris Eubank Jr and statements from Matchroom Boxing. We also examine the wider context — Joshua's recent fight with Jake Paul, his Nigerian heritage, and the deadly reputation of the expressway where the crash occurred.This episode focuses on clarity, respect, and accountability in reporting, amid widespread misinformation and the circulation of graphic footage online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final weekend of 2025 and we're back to recap the prominent world title card of the weekend in Saudi Arabia and give you some other worldwide fight recaps and news too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter have their takes.First a recap of Saturday's Ring V: "Night of the Samurai" DAZN PPV card from Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJunior featherweight Naoya Inoue scores a one sided unanimous decision over Alan David Picasso, retains undisputed title. Should Inoue have gone harder for the KO? And now....He'll fight new junior featherweight Junto Nakatani, who had a tough battle and won close with Sebastian Hernandez in the co-feature. The guys have more on Nakatani struggling at the higher weight and what does it mean for the Inoue battle in the first part of 2026?Also, on the card- lightweight Eridson Garcia won a 10 round split decision over Taiga Imanaga, plus, junior featherweight Reito Tsutsumi TKO4 Leobardo Quintana.The IBF junior bantamweight title fight with champ Willibaldo Garcia vs. Kenshiro Teraji was canceled after the ceremonial weigh-in, Garcia was ill and hospitalized. Dan has the latest. Also, they recap Saturday's Kameda Promotions main event in Tokoname, JapanFlyweight Masamichi Yabuki TKO12 Felix Alvarado, retains IBF title. Impressive win for Yabuki. And, a brief recap from WednesdayHeavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, the former top contender, who was in the second fight of his return after 26 years (most spent in prison) suffered his first defeat, a 12-round decision to Nigerian countryman Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos, Nigeria. And, some newsTurki Alashikh announces undercard for Ring VI Teofimo-Shakur event on Jan. 31 at MSGKeyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweightsBruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC featherweight titleCarlos Adames vs. Austin “Ammo” Williams, 12 rounds, for Adames' WBC middleweight titleJarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, 10 rounds, heavyweightsZiyad Almayouf vs. Kevin Castillo, 8 rounds, welterweightsNext, Dan is reporting on some fighters signed by Zuffa Boxing for its new league that begins in January:Former WBA junior welterweight titlist Jose ValenzuelaFormer WBA “regular” welterweight titlist Radzhab Butaev, junior lightweight Justin Viloria and lightweight Eridson GarciaAnd, finally Matchroom Boxing's announcement of some more undercard bouts on the Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington 2 show Feb. 21 in Nottingham, EnglandSandy Ryan vs. Karla Zamora, 10 rounds, for vacant WBC women's junior welterweight titleDavid Allen vs. TBA, 10 rounds, heavyweightsTiah Mai Ayton vs. TBA, 8 rounds, female bantamweightsJunaid Bostan vs. TBA, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsWe have it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure for all the great content on this feed to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's the final weekend of 2025 and we're back to recap the prominent world title card of the weekend in Saudi Arabia and give you some other worldwide fight recaps and news too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter have their takes.First a recap of Saturday's Ring V: "Night of the Samurai" DAZN PPV card from Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJunior featherweight Naoya Inoue scores a one sided unanimous decision over Alan David Picasso, retains undisputed title. Should Inoue have gone harder for the KO? And now....He'll fight new junior featherweight Junto Nakatani, who had a tough battle and won close with Sebastian Hernandez in the co-feature. The guys have more on Nakatani struggling at the higher weight and what does it mean for the Inoue battle in the first part of 2026?Also, on the card- lightweight Eridson Garcia won a 10 round split decision over Taiga Imanaga, plus, junior featherweight Reito Tsutsumi TKO4 Leobardo Quintana.The IBF junior bantamweight title fight with champ Willibaldo Garcia vs. Kenshiro Teraji was canceled after the ceremonial weigh-in, Garcia was ill and hospitalized. Dan has the latest. Also, they recap Saturday's Kameda Promotions main event in Tokoname, JapanFlyweight Masamichi Yabuki TKO12 Felix Alvarado, retains IBF title. Impressive win for Yabuki. And, a brief recap from WednesdayHeavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, the former top contender, who was in the second fight of his return after 26 years (most spent in prison) suffered his first defeat, a 12-round decision to Nigerian countryman Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos, Nigeria. And, some newsTurki Alashikh announces undercard for Ring VI Teofimo-Shakur event on Jan. 31 at MSGKeyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweightsBruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC featherweight titleCarlos Adames vs. Austin “Ammo” Williams, 12 rounds, for Adames' WBC middleweight titleJarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, 10 rounds, heavyweightsZiyad Almayouf vs. Kevin Castillo, 8 rounds, welterweightsNext, Dan is reporting on some fighters signed by Zuffa Boxing for its new league that begins in January:Former WBA junior welterweight titlist Jose ValenzuelaFormer WBA “regular” welterweight titlist Radzhab Butaev, junior lightweight Justin Viloria and lightweight Eridson GarciaAnd, finally Matchroom Boxing's announcement of some more undercard bouts on the Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington 2 show Feb. 21 in Nottingham, EnglandSandy Ryan vs. Karla Zamora, 10 rounds, for vacant WBC women's junior welterweight titleDavid Allen vs. TBA, 10 rounds, heavyweightsTiah Mai Ayton vs. TBA, 8 rounds, female bantamweightsJunaid Bostan vs. TBA, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsWe have it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure for all the great content on this feed to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back off the Christmas holiday with a new show as the Riyadh Season card "Ring V- Night of the Samurai" takes place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. We've got the preview and fight news on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for the full breakdown.The begin with the Preview of the  Night of the Samurai” card on Saturday (DAZN PPV, 4 a.m. ET) in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNaoya "the Monster" Inoue vs. Alan David Picasso, 12 rounds, for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight titles. It's the fourth time in the ring this year for Inoue and will he deliver the big KO to puncuate his 2025?In the co-feature, Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, 12 rounds, junior featherweight battle. Is Nakatani next for the Monster? And, also, Willibaldo Garcia vs. Kenshiro Teraji, 12 rounds, for Garcia's IBF junior bantamweight titleThen, some fight newsNetflix announced the numbers for Jake-Joshua event, including “an estimated average minute audience of 33 million” globally from opening to closing bell. That's another huge number, but what about it relative to Canelo-Crawford, much less, Paul-Tyson in 2024 both on Netflix also?Then, In wake of Terence Crawford's retirement and vacating the WBO super middleweight title, the WBO has ordered Diego Pacheco and Hamzah Sheeraz, the leading available contenders, to meet for the vacant title  Also, Crawford has now formally vacated the IBF title, per IBF announcement. WBA vacating at 168 lb. is imminent  Matchroom Boxing has announced the undercard for its January 24 DAZN card in Las Vegas topped by IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla's mandatory defense against Andy Cruz. Co-feature will be the return of former WBA junior middleweight titlist Israil Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar in a 10-round middleweight bout. Dan has more.Per Dan's reporting, IBF featherweight titlist Angelo Leo's second defense against South Africa's Lerato Dlamini on February 21 in the ProBox TV headliner is postponed. Is it injury or scheduling?Also, per Dan's reporting, the overdue fight between WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell and mandatory challenger and fellow southpaw Andy Hiraoka is being lined up for the pay-per-view undercard of WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios' defense against Ryan Garcia on Feb. 21 in Las Vegas.We have it all for you headed into the final weekend of the year on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back off the Christmas holiday with a new show as the Riyadh Season card "Ring V- Night of the Samurai" takes place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. We've got the preview and fight news on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for the full breakdown.The begin with the Preview of the  Night of the Samurai” card on Saturday (DAZN PPV, 4 a.m. ET) in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNaoya "the Monster" Inoue vs. Alan David Picasso, 12 rounds, for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight titles. It's the fourth time in the ring this year for Inoue and will he deliver the big KO to puncuate his 2025?In the co-feature, Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, 12 rounds, junior featherweight battle. Is Nakatani next for the Monster? And, also, Willibaldo Garcia vs. Kenshiro Teraji, 12 rounds, for Garcia's IBF junior bantamweight titleThen, some fight newsNetflix announced the numbers for Jake-Joshua event, including “an estimated average minute audience of 33 million” globally from opening to closing bell. That's another huge number, but what about it relative to Canelo-Crawford, much less, Paul-Tyson in 2024 both on Netflix also?Then, In wake of Terence Crawford's retirement and vacating the WBO super middleweight title, the WBO has ordered Diego Pacheco and Hamzah Sheeraz, the leading available contenders, to meet for the vacant title  Also, Crawford has now formally vacated the IBF title, per IBF announcement. WBA vacating at 168 lb. is imminent  Matchroom Boxing has announced the undercard for its January 24 DAZN card in Las Vegas topped by IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla's mandatory defense against Andy Cruz. Co-feature will be the return of former WBA junior middleweight titlist Israil Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar in a 10-round middleweight bout. Dan has more.Per Dan's reporting, IBF featherweight titlist Angelo Leo's second defense against South Africa's Lerato Dlamini on February 21 in the ProBox TV headliner is postponed. Is it injury or scheduling?Also, per Dan's reporting, the overdue fight between WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell and mandatory challenger and fellow southpaw Andy Hiraoka is being lined up for the pay-per-view undercard of WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios' defense against Ryan Garcia on Feb. 21 in Las Vegas.We have it all for you headed into the final weekend of the year on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In this episode, Lukie and Dakota talk about Matchroom Boxing's card in Stockton, California. Lukie was ringside covering the bout, and he talks about his insight on Diego Pacheco's win over Kevin Sadjo, Joe Cordina's stunning win over local favorite Gabriel Flores Jr, Ernesto "Tito" Mercado stops Antonio Moran, and Skye Nicolson ends an emotional year with the best win of her career. Lukie shares his insight of undercard fights as well.Then we briefly touch on Noel Mikaelian winning the WBC cruiserweight title over Badou Jack in Los Angeles. Last week's guest, Brook Sibrin also won on the undercard. Also, Jose Salas is the new IBF bantamweight titleholder. This week, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will fight in a heavyweight main event. We talk about the intrigue and what makes the fight appealing? The co-feature is also an interesting bout as Alycia Baumgardner will put her three 130lbs titles on the line against Leila Beaudoin. A cruiserweight bout between MMA fighters Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley will occur. Top stand-out Jahmal Harvey is featured on the undercard, and a way too much fun fight between Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle,Also, the MVP debuts of two world champions, as recent signee Caroline Dubois will defend her WBC title on the card, and Yokasta Valle will fight Yadira Bustillos. Welterweight Avious Griffin will look to bounce back from his first loss in his career as he faces Justin Cardona.On Tuesday, MVP will have a three-fight card spotlighting up-and-comers. On Wednesday, threee different marquee fight cards will occur as Seiya Tsutsumi will face Nonito Donaire with the WBA bantamweight title on the line, and Tim Tszyu will return against Anthony Velazquez. Top prospect Giorgio Visoli will face Joe Howarth on DAZN in Europe that day. On Thursday, ProBox TV will hold its last event of 2025. Ramon Cardenas will face Erik Robles, Hebert Sousa will face Paul Kroll, and Mykquan Williams will take on Jair Valtiera.On Saturday, Salita Promotions returns with the rematch between Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott for the unified vacant women's middleweight title. Middleweight Tony Harrison will be the co-feature, and heavyweight Pryce Taylor will face Michael Coffie.Also, in Africa on Friday, Lawrence Okolie, David Adeleye and Emanuel Odiase will be in action. The following day, Craig Richards will face Dan Azeez. Nishant Dev will also be featuredTimestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Diego Pacheco10:30 Joe Cordina defeats Gabe Flores Jr16:00 Ernesto Mercado20:47 Skye Nicolson24:30 Noel Mikaelian beats Badou Jack29:57 Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul45:00 Alycia Baumgardner48:20 Undercard52:20 Tim Tszyu's return54:00 Giorgio Visoli-Joe Howarth55:40 ProBox TV card on Thursday59:30 Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez01:01:10 Olivia Curry-Kaye Scott II

It was a busy weekend in California with two prominent fight cards and even one in Dubai of interest and we're hear to recap it all and give you some fight news too on the newest "Fight Fraks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all.They start with the recap of Saturday's Bash Boxing PPV main event from Los AngelesCruiserweight Noel Mikaelian W12 Badou Jack, rematch, regains WBC title and now, IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia immediately calls Mikaelian out for unification. We break it down. Then, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Stockton, Calif.Super middleweight Diego Pacheco fortunate to survive a knockdown and beat Kevin Lele Sadjo. What's Pacheco's prospects off this win?Plus, Lightweight Joe Cordina W12 Gabriel Flores Jr., in a WBO 135 eliminator.Junior welterweight Tito Mercado impressive KO6 Antonio MoranJunior featherweight Skye Nicolson W10 Yuliahn Luna, wins vacant WBC women's interim title And, a recap Friday's IBA Pro main event from Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHeavyweight Murat Gassiev BIG KO6 Kubrat Pulev, wins WBA “regular” title and is Moses Itauma Next?Plus, Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh decisions Jeremiah Sserwadda over six rounds.Some NewsTurki Alashikh said thru Ring magazine that Joshua-Fury is made for 2026 and they both will have interim bouts (not including Joshua-Jake Paul that takes place Friday)  Per Dan's reporting, plans for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez are in limbo. He may take the January 16 tune-up fight or go directly to the huge May 2nd fight with David Benavidez.O'Shaquie Foster notified the WBC that he has vacated the interim lightweight title he won vs. Stephen Fulton and will retain his junior lightweight title   Fulton, who badly missed weight for the 130 bout, has vacated the WBC featherweight title  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball will make his fourth defense against mandatory challenger and former featherweight and junior featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa on Feb. 7 (DAZN) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Ball's hometown.  Free agent IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins and Matchroom Boxing promoter have reunited and he will defend on the Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson card on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden. Opponent is TBA.Catch it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

In today's episode, Fares breaks down a wild weekend in the world of combat sports.Starting with UFC Qatar, the Co-main sees Belal Muhammad suffer two eye pokes before getting outpointed by Ian Garry (1:43). Arman Tsarukyan continues to show why he's ahead of the rest of the contenders (6:34). Waldo Costa makes a real case for Fighter of the Year (13:42), leading into a debate: high-level MMA or high-level boxing (14:44)?Then we jump to the boxing world, where Riyadh Season delivered four title fights. Abdullah Mason becomes a newly crowned champion after a war with Sam Noakes (22:06). Fares' favorite fighter, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, captures another world title with a finish (25:02). Devin Haney shows surprising power up a weight class (27:47). And David Benavidez dominates in his third fight at the new weight before announcing he plans to move up again for his next bout (33:09)https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In this episode, Lukie and Dakota break down the week's action. We begin with a ProBox TV card with lightweight Charlie Sheehy shining on the prelims. We also talk about Karlos Balderas as well as Justin Pauldo's comeback knockout win over Nike Theran. Adelaida Ruiz became a world champion by defeating Alexas Kubicki. Erik Badillo could be headed toward a title shot with his junior flyweight win over Elwin Soto. Also, is Cristian Cruz the next “Venado” Lopez? We will talk about his draw against Muhammad Yaqubov.Also, Frazer Clarke suffered a shocking upset loss to Jamie TKV. Francesca Hennessy, a women's bantamweight, also got a win on the card. Ben Whittaker got a first-round knockout over Benjamin Gavazi. Whittaker is a 2020 Olympic silver medalist who has star potential. This was his first fight with Matchroom Boxing. Notable undercard action, Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne fought to a draw. They will probably have a trilogy before it is all said and done. Middleweight Tom Cowling upset Aaron Bowen, and Jimuel Pacquiao's pro debut against Brendan Lally was scored as a draw. The big fight this week is Lamont Roach Jnr taking on Isaac Cruz. We talk about all the scenarios that we see. Also on the undercard a middleweight unification bout between Erislandy Lara vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly, a 130lbs title fight between O'Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton Jr. The pay-per-view card starts with Jesus Ramos Jr taking on Shane Mosley Jr. Undercard bouts of note, Frank Martin will face Rances Barthelemy, Luis Nunez will return to action, so will Isaac Lucero, Elijah Garcia, Jordan Roach and Robert Guerrero Jr. Also “our guy” Jai Opetaia will face Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia being ducked? We discuss.In the U.K., Shabaz Masoud will face Peter McGrail in a solid bout. A sneaky great fight will pit IBF women's lightweight titleholder Beatriz Ferreira against Elif Turhan. Conah Walker will face Pat McCormack, and Sean McComb will face Hugo Micallef. 0:00 ProBox TV Justin Pauldo thoughts7:45 Karlos Balderas thoughts11:25 Charlie Sheehy14:35 Erik Badillo-Elwin Soto17:23 Remaining ProBox TV bout20:50 Ben Whittaker 30:20 Frazer Clarke's upset loss32:40 Lamont Roach Jr-Isaac Cruz 38:34 Erislandy Lara-Janibek 43:00 Jesus Ramos Jr-Shane Mosley Jr46:06 O'Shaquie Foster-Stephen Fulton Jr52:20 Shabaz Masoud-Peter McGrail54:50 undercard56:43 Jai Opetaia01:02:57 Takuma Inoue upsets Tenshin01:04:55 Jimuel Pacquiao

Is it time for Ben Whittaker to kick on? The Olympic silver medallist has signed with Matchroom Boxing and sits down with Buncey to reflect on the journey that's brought him here. We also hear from Richie Woodhall, who coached him in the build-up to the Olympics, as well as insights from his trainer Andy Lee and his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Off of a weekend that hsd controversial action in England, up and coming fighters in Orlando, FL and more we are back on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their insight and takes.First, a recap of Saturday Queensberry DAZN main event in ManchesterLight heavyweight Joshua Buatsi decision over Zach Parker in what Dan says was a horrendous fight and worse decisio! We go over it. Then, a recap of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, Fla.Heavyweight Lenier Pero decisions Jordan Thompson over 10.Junior middleweight prospect Omari Jones TKO3 against Yusuph Metu and  Cruiserweight Pat Brown KO2 Felix Valera.Also, Mikaela Mayer wins an easy decision over Mary Spencer to win her WBA, but also the vacant WBC/WBO women's 154 lb. titles. T.J. has an issue with the two additional belts being "bestowed" on Mayer for no reason. Finally, some newsA deal is close for a deal for Ryan Garcia to challenge WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios in the first quarter of 2026 in Las Vegas in a joint DAZN/PBC PPV. Dan has the lastest. But, could Garcia have another option because.....The Jake Paul-Tank Davis November 14 exhibition is in jeopardy because of Davis' latest domestic violence accusations, MVP looking for a replacement and likely to change the date.Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn said on the DAZN show when asked by Mannix if Joshua would fight this year and he said “Yes” Hmmmm. We have thoughts.Also, Matchroom Boxing is planning to the IBF lightweight title fight between Raymond Muratalla and mandatory challenger Andy Cruz for Jan. 24 to headline on DAZN at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. We discuss.And, Manny Pacquiao confirmed this week that he is indeed in talks for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The guys go over it.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.!

Some action on two continents to go over, will aged, legends rematch next year and more is all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael return with their takes on everything.First, they preview Saturday's Queensberry Promotions/DAZN main event from Manchester, England.Joshua Buatsi vs. Zach Parker, 12 rounds, light heavyweights. Buatsii is looking to get a title shot with a main event win here. Will Parker provide a challenge? Next a preview briefly Saturday's Matchrooom/Boxlab/DAZN from Orlando, FloridaCuban Lenier Pero vs. Jordan Thompson, 10 rounds, heavyweightsProspect Omari Jones vs. Yusuph Metu, 6 rounds, junior middleweights and prospect Pat Brown vs. Felix Valera, 10 rounds, cruiserweights. Dan has more on the whole card. NewsFloyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao 2 talks are advanced down the road for first part of next year.... What are we doing here 11 years after their first fight?!Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing are in talks for junior lightweight unification fight between WBO titlist Emanuel Navarrete and WBO titlist Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez for early 2026. Dan explains why it's likely to happen.A deal has been made for IBF junior middleweight titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev and mandatory challenger Josh Kelly to meet in January in England. This, as this week's purse bid was canceled. We finally see Bakhram return after he destroyed Tim Tszyu more than 15 months before this fight.PBC finalizes the Pitbull-Roach card for December 6 by rescheduling O'Shaquie Foster WBC junior lightweight title defense vs. Stephen Fulton. This is an impressive card.And, lightweight contender Floyd Schofield Jr. has suffered a wrist injury and withdrawn from a scheduled 10-rounder against former junior lightweight titlist Joseph Diaz Jr. That bout was to have served as the co-feature of the Vergil Ortiz-Erickson Lubin card on Nov. 8 It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In this episode, Dakota and Lukie talk about Jaron "Boots" Ennis' first-round knockout over Uisma Lima. How good is Ennis? We discuss in the lead. Also, Keith Thurman and Sebastian Fundora will no longer fight at he end of October.Then, heavyweight Guido Vianello knocked out Alexis Barriere, with thoughts on Tahmir Smalls' win over Jose Roman and Dennis Thompson's close fight with Sean Diaz. Prospect alert on the undercard, watch Giorgio Visioli. He is good, and Naheem Parker beat unbeaten Justin Palmieri. Earlier in the day, Arslanbek Makhmudov revived his career by defeating Dave Allen in an action fight in the U.K. We also talked about Bilal Fawaz defeating Junaid Bostan in their rematch. Plus, we discuss Josh Padley's win over Reece Bellotti. A brief conversation about Red Owl Boxing's very fun card, but also a very late card on Friday Night. Friday we have a solid domestic British card promoted by Matchroom Boxing. The main event is a crossroads middleweight bout between Kieron Conway vs. George Liddard, which will show the trajectory of Liddard's potential. Other notables featured on this card are  Jimmy Sains,  Leli Buttigieg, and Taylor Bevan. A fight I think could be good is Shannon Ryan versus Chloe Watson, which is an evenly matched bout. On Saturday, Danny Garcia will fight for the final time in his career against Daniel Gonzalez. The bout will take place on Millions.co. Supporting bouts are Nahir Albright taking on former champion Richard Commey, Damian Knyba facing Philly veteran Joey Dawejko, the return of Chris Colbert, and possilby the most interesting fight on the card Gabriel Rosado vs. Vaughn Alexander.Saturday on DAZN in Texas, WBC junior flyweight champion Lourdes Juarez will face women's boxing modern legend Yesica Nery Plata in the main event. The co-feature will see a crossroads battle between local favorite Omar Juarez and Omar Rosario. Both were viewed as prospects. Now they both have two losses. Unified women's middleweight Desley Robinson will face Logan Holler, and former titleholder Shurretta Metcalf will face undefeated Krystal Rosado, who is managed by Amanda Serrano. In Long Beach, one of my favorite prospects in boxing, Albert Gonzalez, will face veteran Leonardo Baez in the main event. Timestamps0:00 Jaron Ennis-Uisma Lima9:41 Guido Vianello15:25 Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman19:16 Golovkin, a Hall-of-Fame24:40 Matchroom undercard32:33 Arslanbek Makhmudov-Dave Allen38:31 U.K. undercard40:50 Kieron Conway-George Liddard47:30 Danny Garcia53:00 Diego Pacheco's return52:45 MVP card on Saturday