Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Conlan

It's fight day in Wolverhampton. Former European Featherweight Champion Jordan Gill is now making his way with the mitts as he trains both Harley Burrows to his professional debut and Stevi Levy who fights the rising star girl Tiah-Mai Ayton. 'The Thrill' talks about his route into coaching, looks back on his own career with some epic wins over Karim Guerfi, Michael Conlan amongst others and updates on his own fighting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Bateson was once a stellar international amateur boxer with over 120 fights & represented team GB.When he turned pro he built his career on the small hall scene - his biggest career opportunity came against Michael Conlan in Dublin's 3 Arena in September 2025. Jack joins Al in this episode to talk about his life in boxing, his amateur memories and an ankle injury that almost ended his career.Keep up to date with us on social media?

On this week's episode, Andy Scott is joined by Barry Jones to break down all the major stories in the world of boxing — including John Fury's latest comments about his son Tyson, Michael Conlan's retirement, and much more.We also hear from Jake Paul as the countdown continues towards Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper, and Barry explains why he believes Ellie Scotney could steal the show.Plus, Head of Zuffa Boxing Dana White joins us to outline his plans to sign more boxing talent and share new details on the organisation's partnership with Sky SportsToe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The man widely regarded as the next dominant heavyweight, Moses Itauma, continues his education against Jermaine Franklin this weekend. But what to expect from Franklin? Nobody expects him to win but some are predicting he'll be the first to provide the youngster with a semblance of a test. Over in America, Keith Thurman looks to roll back the years against Sebastian Fundora. Will the ‘Towering Inferno' prove a leap too far? Closer to home, Michael Conlan announced his retirement, George Liddard came through a difficult assignment, the death of Ricky Hatton is explored and in Australia, Jai Opetaia again wakes up as an ex-champion without having lost a fight. In This Week, we point the time machine to 2000 and Diego Corrales duelling with Derrick Gainer as he readies for Floyd Mayweather. What's that beautiful noise you hear? It's The Opening Bell, folks.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack the weekend's action in the ring as Michael Conlan calls it a day following his surprise defeat to Kevin Walsh in Belfast, we also reflect on a win for George Liddard over Tyler Denny too.The guys also give their verdict on Zuffa's new deal with Sky Sports and we get the reaction of Eddie Hearn who tells us he why he thinks the TKO backed promotion is struggling to establish themselves.Jai Opetaia has been stripped of his IBF World title after signing with Zuffa, we ask if that will dissuade future fighter from joining up with themAnd we hear from Moses Itauma ahead of his fight with Jermaine Franklin this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, we talk about Carlos Adames third WBC middleweight title defense over Austin “Ammo” Williams. How good is Adames? On the undercard, Omari Jones won an eight-round unanimous decision over Christian Gomez. Corey Marksman defeated Jaycob Gomez in a battle of unbeatens, and Teremoana Jnr knocked out Dakota's guy, Curtis Harper.Lester Martinez won a 12-round unanimous decision over Immanuwel Aleem. The win makes Martinez the first Guatemalan world champion ever. In the co-feature, Kevin Anton, a junior middleweight, stopped Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, and Featherweight contender Albert Gonzalez recorded a first-round knockout over Brandon Chambers.A great British card. George Liddard won a unanimous decision over Tyler Denny, Jimmy Sains barely got by Derrick Osaze, and Leli Buttiegieg recorded a come-from-behind knockout victory over Jake Goodwin. The most promising contender, lightweight Giorgio Visioli, looked like a next-level talent.Also, Michael Conlan lost an uninspired split decision to Kevin Walsh. It was the end of an era of Irish boxing.This week, Sebastian Fundora will face Keith Thurman for Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title. The rest of the undercard is as follows: junior middleweight Yoenis Tellez vs. Brian Mendoza, middleweight Yoenli Hernandez vs. Terrell Gausha, and Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Cesar Navarro. The best fight of the card, to me, is Elijah Garcia vs. Kevin Newman II.Then, we talk about heavyweight Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin, and Lukie will be live in Long Beach for the ProBox TV card. 

We're back off an entertaining weekend of action, as the WBC middleweight crown was on the line in Orlando, FL, an interim super middleweight title fight in California and was it the end for a featherweight big name contender in Ireland? We go over it all 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.First, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaMiddleweight Carlos Adames dominates Austin "Ammo" Williams over 12 rounds and retains the WBC title, Now, what's next?Also on the card, junior middleweight Omari Jones was impressive in a decision over Christian Gomez and Heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs Curtis Harper with one shot. Dan has more on both.Then, a recap of Saturday's ProBoxTV card in San Bernardino, CaliforniaSuper middleweight Lester Martinez wins easily too over 12 rounds over Immanuwel Aleem, andwins the "vacant" interim WBC 168 lb. Now, do we get a rematch with Christian Mbilli?Plus, Dan's No. 7 prospect, featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez smashes Brandon Chambers in the first. BIG future for Chop Chop.And, a recap of Friday's MF Pro main event on DAZN in Belfast, Northern IrelandFeatherweight Kevin Walsh of Massachuesetts gets a controversial split over home country favorite Michael Conlan, And, Conlan announces retirement after fight. Then, Some newsNegotiations are going on for WBO/WBA junior middleweight titleholder Xander Zayas to defend against WBA interim titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a fight targeted for June now that Vergil Ortiz-Ennis talks are dead for now. We like this.... if it happens. There are reports that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN will announce a new contract in the coming days. Oscar is hinting at it and what does this mean for the DAZN subscription price rising, too?Dan is reporting on plans for new WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia make his first defense headlining a Ring magazine card in mid-July.  Dan has more on Garcia's hand injury.And, light heavyweight up-and-comer Ben Whittaker, the flashy 2020 British Olympic silver medalist many tab for surefire stardom, will be back for his second fight with Matchroom on the undercard of WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith's first defense against David Morrell on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back off an entertaining weekend of action, as the WBC middleweight crown was on the line in Orlando, FL, an interim super middleweight title fight in California and was it the end for a featherweight big name contender in Ireland? We go over it all 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.First, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, FloridaMiddleweight Carlos Adames dominates Austin "Ammo" Williams over 12 rounds and retains the WBC title, Now, what's next?Also on the card, junior middleweight Omari Jones was impressive in a decision over Christian Gomez and Heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs Curtis Harper with one shot. Dan has more on both.Then, a recap of Saturday's ProBoxTV card in San Bernardino, CaliforniaSuper middleweight Lester Martinez wins easily too over 12 rounds over Immanuwel Aleem, andwins the "vacant" interim WBC 168 lb. Now, do we get a rematch with Christian Mbilli?Plus, Dan's No. 7 prospect, featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez smashes Brandon Chambers in the first. BIG future for Chop Chop.And, a recap of Friday's MF Pro main event on DAZN in Belfast, Northern IrelandFeatherweight Kevin Walsh of Massachuesetts gets a controversial split over home country favorite Michael Conlan, And, Conlan announces retirement after fight. Then, Some newsNegotiations are going on for WBO/WBA junior middleweight titleholder Xander Zayas to defend against WBA interim titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a fight targeted for June now that Vergil Ortiz-Ennis talks are dead for now. We like this.... if it happens. There are reports that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN will announce a new contract in the coming days. Oscar is hinting at it and what does this mean for the DAZN subscription price rising, too?Dan is reporting on plans for new WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia make his first defense headlining a Ring magazine card in mid-July.  Dan has more on Garcia's hand injury.And, light heavyweight up-and-comer Ben Whittaker, the flashy 2020 British Olympic silver medalist many tab for surefire stardom, will be back for his second fight with Matchroom on the undercard of WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith's first defense against David Morrell on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith's hometown of Liverpool, England.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

The boxing world is shifting in a BIG way! On this episode of Ringside Reporter, we break down the latest fight action and the massive industry shakeups that could change everything. We preview the DAZN cards from Belfast, Orlando, and San Bernardino, featuring Michael Conlan vs. Kevin Walsh, Carlos Adames defending his WBC Middleweight title against Austin "Ammo" Williams, and Lester Martinez battling Immanuwel Aleem for interim WBC gold. Plus, rising star Omari Jones steps in against Christian Gomez, and heavyweight action with Teremoana Teremoana vs. Curtis Harper. But the real story? Top Rank signing with DAZN—what does this mean for the future of boxing? Golden Boy is reportedly extending their DAZN deal, and Zuffa Boxing is making moves with a new SKY Sports partnership and signing Brandon Lee. We also dive into: Jaime Munguia vs. Armando Resendiz in the works

Wilfried Sauerland gründete den renommierten Boxstall Sauerland Event (Sauerland Boxen) im Jahr 1978. Seine erste Boxveranstaltung fand 30. September 1978 in Lusaka (Sambia) vor 70.000 Zuschauer statt. Zwei Jahre später organisierte der Wuppertaler das erste Boxevent in Deutschland. In den 1990er-Jahren löste der Boxstall vor allem durch Henry Maske und Axel Schulz einen deutschen Box-Hype aus.  Später übernahmen seine Söhne Kalle und Nisse Sauerland den Boxstall „Sauerland Event“. 2021 verkauften die Brüder das Unternehmen an den US-Vermarktungs-Giganten Wasserman Media Group und leiteten dort die Abteilung Boxen. Jetzt ist Sauerland durch einen Rückkauf wieder eigenständig, denn Wasserman gab die Boxsparte auf, wie „Bild.de“ berichtet. Auf ihrem Instagram-Account („sauerlandbros“) schrieben Kalle und Nisse Sauerland vor wenigen Tagen: „Wir freuen uns, den Start von MF Sports bekannt zu geben. Zusammen mit einem strategischen europäischen Investor haben wir den Wasserman Boxstall in unsere Hände genommen und in MF Sports umbenannt. MF Sports wird MF Pro, unser traditionelles Boxgeschäft sowie einen großen Anteil an der führenden Crossover-Boxing-Promotion Misfits Boxing beinhalten, wobei beide langfristige Übertragungsangebote mit dem Streaming-Giganten DAZN haben. MF Sports hat auch Pläne, 2026 auf zwei neue Sportarten auszuweiten.“ Weiter sagte Kalle Sauerland gegenüber Bild.de: „Wir möchten auch bald wieder in Deutschland veranstalten, möglichst noch in diesem Jahr.“  Rückblick: Nina Meinke vs. Dyana Vargas Felix Langberg vs. Djuar El Scheich Emanuel Odiase vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko Peter Kadiru vs. Mauricio Nicolas Barragan Viktor Jurk vs. Emilio Ezequiel Zarate Rico Müller vs. Ajemi Amani Jr.  Daniel Lapin vs. Kristaps Bulmeistars Kira Makohonenko vs. Polina Dovhinka Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams Vorschau: Viktor Vykhryst vs. Mariusz Wach Kevin Lele Sadjo vs. Alaa AlMahmoud Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurma Yoenis Tellez vs. Brian Mendoza Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr. Willy Hutchinson vs. Ezra Taylor News: Oleksandr Usyk bereite sich mit Peter Kadiru als Sparringspartner auf WM gegen Rico Verhoeven vor. Sauerland ist wieder eigenständig plant dieses Jahr ein Event in Deutschland! Top Rank schließt mehrjährige Partnerschaft mit DAZN. Nach Niederlage gegen Kevin Walsh gibt Michael Conlan seinen Rücktritt bekannt. Fides Sports veranstaltet am 16. Mai in Ingolstadt mit Granit Stein, Leon Harth und Enrico Kölling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbyUPctPmM0 Foto: Facebook Sauerland Bros, Bearbeitung: Boxpodcast

We are joined by Larry Goldberg, a media guy turned boxing promoter. Goldberg has been an active promoter in the New York area and has recently written three great articles on what will happen with club show boxing in the next few years. The articles are as follows: https://www.boxinginsider.com/columns/is-it-over-for-the-little-guy-in-boxing/https://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/ali-revival-act-club-promoters-independent-boxing/https://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/drug-testing-in-boxing-what-it-actually-costs/We will talk about the grassroots side of boxing with a promoter who is helping give a platform to young upstartsArnold Barboza Jnr defeats Kenneth Sims Jr, and we discuss whether it was a stinker or a pro win. Also, is Oscar Collazo a pound-for-pound level fighter? And undercard ramblings, including thoughts on Joel Iriarte. Najee Lopez stole the show this weekend with his fight against Manuel Gallegos. Dominic Valle was tested in a competitive and close fight. ProBox TV was the winner of the week.We also give our thoughts on Jai Opetaia's win over Brandon GlantonAnthony Cacace won the WBA junior lightweight title, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over James “Jazza” Dickens. Then, this week, we talk about Carlos Adames versus Austin “Ammo” Williams. Is this for the best middleweight in the world? Also, Omari Jones will be on the undercard as well as Teremoana Jnr. On Thursday, Felix Parrilla returns as the main event of a Salita Promotions card in Puerto Rico. On Friday, DAZN will feature Michael Conlan facing unbeaten Northeastern fighter Kevin Walsh.On Saturday, ProBox TV will offer a solid card with Lester Martinez taking on  Immanuwel Aleem, for the vacant WBC interim super middleweight title, Kevin Anton will face Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, and podcast favorite Anthony Cuba will face Jair Valtierra.On Saturday, DAZN will have a British card headlined by George Liddard facing Tyler Denny. A notable undercard bout is middleweight Jimmy Sains facing Derrick Osaze.Also, the news of the week, Top Rank will now be on DAZN, and Mikaela Mayer is with MVP. timestamps0:00 Larry Goldberg interview11:40 On Ali Act Articles23:10 What is a UBO?25:50 Drug testing30:30 The Pro Wrestling Influence48:30 Music rights 01:03:00 Top Rank to DAZN01:06:40 Mikaela Mayer to MVP01:07:40 Arnold Barboza Jr beats Kenny Sims01:13:40 Oscar Collazo01:16:22 Gabriela Fundora 01:22:22 Najee Lopez 01:28:17 Jai Opetaia01:31:30 Anthony Cacace01:34:30 Carlos Adames-Ammo Williams01:37:40 Rest of the week

Belfast's Michael Conlan and Brockton's Kevin Walsh meet at the SSE Arena on March 20, with the stakes sky-high for both men. For Conlan, at 34, it's about navigating the final chapter of a storied career. For the unbeaten Walsh, it's the opportunity he's been chasing since got the gloves back on while awaiting his fate in a jail cell. In this episode, we sit down with both men to break down a fascinating featherweight clash.Mick discusses the influence of world champion stablemate Dalton Smith, and the psychology of fight week. ‘King' Kevin Walsh shares his remarkable path from the streets of Massachusetts – home of Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler - to a Belfast ‘homecoming'. He talks about his Irish roots, his late father's influence and why he believes his "equalizer" power will play spoiler on the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Killannin native and former Oughterard amateur Kieran Molloy will return to Belfast for the biggest fight of his professional career on Friday, March 20th, when he takes on Xavier Kohlen for the vacant IBF European Welterweight Title.  Molloy, who is 13-0 as a professional, will fight as the co-main event alongside Michael Conlan's defence of the WBC International Featherweight Title at the SSE Arena.  A win here should propel Kieran straight into the world top 15. Following the announcement, Kieran spoke to John Mulligan and started by saying that he has been waiting a long time for this moment. 

We are back off a weekend with world title fights in Mexico and England, including a dramatic KO in the final round for a former champ, who's a champ, again. We have that and fight news, including a hall of famer filing suit for what he says are hundreds of millions owed. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack And NewsletterFirst we talk Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN main event in LiverpoolFeatherweight Brandon Figueroa scores a dramatic TKO12 over Nick Ball and wins the WBA title. The guys discuss the huge final round, the silliness of Ball's corner and supporters after the fight in the ring and what are the options for Figueroa, now? Then, they talk Friday's Matchroom/BXSTARS/DAZN main event in Guadalajara, MexicoBantamweight Christian Medina wins convincingly over Adrian Curiel by decision, retains WBO title. Next some NewsFlloyd Mayweather sues Showtime, Stephen Espinoza for $340 million and punitive damages late last week saying he's owed for mega-fights with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor. Dan has the lawsuit and particulars and the boys discuss.Talks under way for Fabio Wardley to defend WBO heavyweight title vs. Daniel Dubois. Dan thinks it's compelling... TJ, not so much.Two-time featherweight title challenger Michael Conlan, the popular two-time Irish Olympian aiming to land another shot, will fight Kevin Walsh in a Belfast, Northern Ireland, hometown bout on March 20 (DAZN) at SSE Arena on an MF Pro card.And, MVP set for first UK card with four women's world title fights with Caroline Dubois-Terri Harper headlining in a lightweight unification bout. We discuss.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back off a weekend with world title fights in Mexico and England, including a dramatic KO in the final round for a former champ, who's a champ, again. We have that and fight news, including a hall of famer filing suit for what he says are hundreds of millions owed. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack And NewsletterFirst we talk Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN main event in LiverpoolFeatherweight Brandon Figueroa scores a dramatic TKO12 over Nick Ball and wins the WBA title. The guys discuss the huge final round, the silliness of Ball's corner and supporters after the fight in the ring and what are the options for Figueroa, now? Then, they talk Friday's Matchroom/BXSTARS/DAZN main event in Guadalajara, MexicoBantamweight Christian Medina wins convincingly over Adrian Curiel by decision, retains WBO title. Next some NewsFlloyd Mayweather sues Showtime, Stephen Espinoza for $340 million and punitive damages late last week saying he's owed for mega-fights with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor. Dan has the lawsuit and particulars and the boys discuss.Talks under way for Fabio Wardley to defend WBO heavyweight title vs. Daniel Dubois. Dan thinks it's compelling... TJ, not so much.Two-time featherweight title challenger Michael Conlan, the popular two-time Irish Olympian aiming to land another shot, will fight Kevin Walsh in a Belfast, Northern Ireland, hometown bout on March 20 (DAZN) at SSE Arena on an MF Pro card.And, MVP set for first UK card with four women's world title fights with Caroline Dubois-Terri Harper headlining in a lightweight unification bout. We discuss.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesErrol Spence Jr. seen in the gym with Erron Peterson.The latest on Boots Ennis. Prince Patel joins the showShakur Stevenson: O'Shaquie Foster continues to put pressure on Stevenson.Gervonta Davis reportedly back in the gym. Lester Martinez's team petitioning WBC for Mbilli rematch or interim title shotBakhram Murtazaliev's team petitions IBF for immediate rematch with Josh KellyTwo fights rumored for the Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman undercard: Elijah Garcia vs. Kevin Newman, Yoenlis Hernandez vs. Jahi Tucker.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownDubois set to take on Terri Harper in the main event of the MVP on Sky Sports all women's card. Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa Joshua Pagan vs. Bryan Jimenez, Caroline Veyre (pronounced veer) vs. Delfine PersoonEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Quick HitsChristian Medina successfully defended his WBO Bantamweight Championship over Adrian Curiel.WBA and WBO unified Flyweight Champion Rene Santiago set to take on Masataka Taniguchi on April 3 in Toyko.Mark Magsayo moves up to 135.Michael Conlan to face Kevin Walsh confirmed for MF Pro event in Belfast on March 20.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Michael Conlan's recent Dublin debut against Jack Bateston promised much and delivered more. A huge card of boxing for an Irish fanbase that have been starved of these shows over the years. Is Conlan the man to return these regular big shows to an adoring Irish fanbase? Will he keep his word and fight the remainder of his career south of the border? Time will tell.Episode 240 is divided between Ian anfd Al looking back over the Dublin event from ringside and of course looking ahead to the huge upcoming show at Belfast's Windsor Park. Where Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will run it back - this time for the IBF Welterweight World title.

It was an interesting weekend all the way around with fight cards in Ireland and two in Mexico and we have those recaps, plus, there's plenty of fight news, including two legends that are apparently going to fight despite being some 80 lbs apart?! Yes, indeed and we'll cover it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all with their thoughts.First, they recap the Matchroom main event Saturday on DAZN in Los Mochis, MexicoJunior lightweight Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez decisions Christopher Diaz and retains his IBF title. TREMENDOUS FIGHT says Dan. They have more. Next, the Recap of the Zanfer Promotions main event Saturday on ESPN Deportes in Nogales, MexicJunior lightweight and former two division world champ Oscar Valdez decisions Ricky Medina, and rebounds from his KO loss to Navarrete in their title rematch. Plus, a quick recap of the Wasserman Boxing main event on Friday in Dublin, IrelandFeatherweight former title challenger Michael Conlan scores an easy TOK4 of Jack Bateson.Then, some NewsFloyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson sign for spring exhibition!! WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE!?!Queensberry formally announces Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley heavyweight fight for Oct. 25 at The O2 in London on DAZN PPV. Presser on Tuesday in London. Winner is Usyk mandatory. And, Frank Warren confirms rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma will be back Dec.13 to headline at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Opponent TBA.Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua, who is recovering from elbow surgery, won't fight the rest of this year and will likely return Jan/Feb and there is interest in him fighting in Ghana.This is wild – WBC held a purse bid on Friday for the rematch between cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack and former titlist Noel Mikaelian. Two bids and it was a tie!!! The WBC said that has never happened before. Made them bid again and Bash Promotions won!It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was an interesting weekend all the way around with fight cards in Ireland and two in Mexico and we have those recaps, plus, there's plenty of fight news, including two legends that are apparently going to fight despite being some 80 lbs apart?! Yes, indeed and we'll cover it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all with their thoughts.First, they recap the Matchroom main event Saturday on DAZN in Los Mochis, MexicoJunior lightweight Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez decisions Christopher Diaz and retains his IBF title. TREMENDOUS FIGHT says Dan. They have more. Next, the Recap of the Zanfer Promotions main event Saturday on ESPN Deportes in Nogales, MexicJunior lightweight and former two division world champ Oscar Valdez decisions Ricky Medina, and rebounds from his KO loss to Navarrete in their title rematch. Plus, a quick recap of the Wasserman Boxing main event on Friday in Dublin, IrelandFeatherweight former title challenger Michael Conlan scores an easy TOK4 of Jack Bateson.Then, some NewsFloyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson sign for spring exhibition!! WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE!?!Queensberry formally announces Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley heavyweight fight for Oct. 25 at The O2 in London on DAZN PPV. Presser on Tuesday in London. Winner is Usyk mandatory. And, Frank Warren confirms rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma will be back Dec.13 to headline at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Opponent TBA.Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua, who is recovering from elbow surgery, won't fight the rest of this year and will likely return Jan/Feb and there is interest in him fighting in Ghana.This is wild – WBC held a purse bid on Friday for the rematch between cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack and former titlist Noel Mikaelian. Two bids and it was a tie!!! The WBC said that has never happened before. Made them bid again and Bash Promotions won!It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Michael Conlan's on The Rocky Road to Dublin. Host Kevin remembers his first time seeing the precocious Belfast teenager in action at the National Stadium, sweeping to Irish senior glory in the 2011 final at 52kg on the same night when a 17-year-old Joe Ward shocked Kenneth Egan in the 81kg decider. A year later, Mick became an Olympic medallist in London and when he was named RTE Sportsperson of the Year in 2015, as reigning European and World champion, an upgrade to gold in Rio looked on the cards. At the time it also seemed like he'd morph into a Dublin mainstay when he eventually turned pro but it was not to be. Yet, as Mick says, it's better late than never, and he'll finally headline at the 3Arena on September 5 against England's Jack Bateson as he chases what would be a third world title shot. Here, we sit down with the Falls Road fighter to find out why he's so excited to box in Dublin at last as a pro, how the 13 years since London 2012 have gone by in a blink, feeling no nerves before his last fight and why that was unusual for him, being one loss away from quitting, not needing boxing anymore, why it's his opponent's world title fight coming here, and his own ambition to face one final title shot at Madison Square Garden on Paddy's weekend, 2026. After a cosy lunch in the capital, we also chew the fat with irish-boxing.com pair Joe O'Neill and Matt Meehan as we look forward to a bumper couple of weeks for the domestic scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael begins by reflecting on the immediate aftermath of his highly controversial exit from the 2016 Olympics. Following this pivotal moment, he shifted his focus to professional boxing, opting to partner with Top Rank promotions in the United States. Michael discusses the process of relocating with his family to the U.S. and recounts his early successes in the professional arena. It wasn't long before he found himself headlining St. Patrick's Day events at Madison Square Garden in New York, captivating a large Irish audience. He opens up about the significant backlash he faced back home, stemming from the controversy surrounding his ring entrance music, and how some of the public's perception of him does not reflect his true character. Our conversation delves into notable bouts from his pro career, including a gratifying victory over his 2016 Olympic rival, Vladimir Nikitin, at MSG. He also secured both WBO and WBA continental titles, including a great win against former world champion TJ Doheny at Falls Park in 2021. This then positioned Michael for that much-anticipated shot at the world title against Leigh Wood in 2022. The matchup was unforgettable and Fight of the Year, but the last round defeat was the first setback in Michael's pro career. After some good wins, back-to-back defeats against Luis Alberto Lopez and Jordan Gill, Michael took a break from the ring for over a year to regroup. During this hiatus, he remained active, discovering a new passion for running and successfully completed a marathon in under three hours—a challenge he set for himself and accomplished. However, the call of boxing was undeniable, and following a 15-month absence, a recent victory has set him back on the right path. Michael continues to harbor ambitions of capturing that elusive world title, with the final chapter of his professional career yet to be written.

Michael Conlan grew up in West Belfast and comes from a family steeped in boxing, so it was no surprise that he would follow in his brothers footsteps to Clonard ABC at only 8 years of age. He was always a young boxer who was full of confidence in the ring and winning an Irish title in his first year set him on his way in amateur boxing. Michael opens up about going down the wrong path in his teenage years by drinking and taking various substances from as early as 12-13 years of age. A turning point came when he was selected for the Commonwealth Youth Games at 16. He was told he would have to be drug tested and this was a moment when Michael decided things had to change in his life and from that point, he dedicated himself fully to boxing.Once Michael moved to senior level, he would soon really come to the fore and would win Ulster and Irish senior titles in 2010 and 2011. After reaching the quarter finals of the World Championships in 2011, an Olympic spot in London 2012 was secured. Michael would go on to claim a bronze medal at those unforgettable games after losing to the Cuban who would eventually claim gold. Over the next 3 years, Michael would cement himself in Irish boxing history by winning Commonwealth, European and World senior gold medals and he goes into depth about the journey to winning these major titles. Going into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, he was the poster boy of Irish sport and alongside Katie Taylor was the favourite to claim a gold medal for Ireland. We go into depth about the build up to the hugely controversial quarter final defeat to Russian, Vladimir Nikitin. Who can forget the famous middle finger salute to the judges and the raw interview he gave to RTE straight after the fight. Michael speaks from the heart on his amateur career and there are plenty of funny stories thrown in there as well. Listen to part 1 today of our 2 part special episode.

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It's always a pleasure to talk boxing with today's guest, Mick Conlan - and the response we get everytime we have him on, shows that listeners relish these appearances as well. There's so much to talk about in Irish boxing. We've recently experienced utter tragedy with the untimely passing of Galway warrior John Cooney following a battle in Belfast, the first fatality in an Irish ring for nearly 60 years. That, and the death of jockey Michael O'Sullivan, is another reminder of the commitment these sportsmen and women give to their craft. From daily battles with the scales, to performing in high-pressure situations where one wrong move can result in catastrophe, boxers and jockeys have much in common and their willingness to sacrifice for our entertainment must never be overlooked. Yet racing goes on, Cheltenham is coming, and boxing continues apace as well, and will do as long as men and women are called to the ring. Today's guest knows all about that call. After stepping away for all of 2024, he returns on March 7 in Brighton with a new training and promotional team behind him. The featherweight talks about the Last Dance, why he'll be watching the Eubank-McKenna main event through his fingers, the dirty boxing business, going his own way by managing himself and his new coach, Grant Smith, who in 2006 was hit by a 56-tonne tram going 28mph – and lived to tell the tale. Conlan also discusses his fighters Dean Walsh (who's in action in Mick's new home from home of Sheffield on March 1) and Kevin Cronin (who's taking on Emmet Brennan in Mick's old stomping ground, Madison Square Garden, a fortnight later) as well as those he's no longer managing, like Lewis Crocker and Pierce O'Leary (who both have huge outings in the pipeline, Crocker v Paddy Donovan on March 1 and Big Bang with a potential Dublin homecoming in April). Plus we couldn't go without talking about two upcoming world title fights for Irishmen, involving two of his past opponents – TJ Doheny v Nick Ball on March 15 and Anto Cacace v Leigh Wood on May 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Contender Vergil Ortiz returns to the ring in a Vegas junior middleweight main event, a featherweight world title fight in New Mexico, the latest on whether Canelo and Terence Crawford are fighting, some Roy Jones nostalgia and more are part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to go through it all.They talk first about Ortiz battling Serhii Bohachuck in a 12 round Golden Boy Boxing main event for the WBC "interim" junior middleweight title. Will Ortiz continue his KO streak that began in the welterweight ranks or will Bohachuk get the biggest win of his career? Dan gives his thoughts on the undercrard including, another junior middleweight Charles Conwell in action.Next, it's the Top Rank main event in Albuquerque, NM, as Luis Alberto Lopez defends his IBF featherweight title against former local fighter Angelo Leo in the 12 round main event. Lopez, who's already beaten British fighter Josh Warrington in England and prominent Irish fighter Michael Conlan in his home country, won't be intimidated. Will Leo put up a good challenge or will the veteran Mexican win again?Then, there's news on the latest on how apparently, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, aren't fighting, despite how much money would be involved for both. And, more importantly, Canelo is now readying to fight unbeaten Edgar Berlanga next month and held two press conferences this week. T.J. and Dan give thoughts on it all, Dan has news on the Canelo undercard and other news on upcoming fights involving Tim Tszyu for September and David Benavidez later this year.Finally, some outstanding anniversary nostalgia on Roy Jones avenging his first loss (by a DQ) with a booming KO in 1997 in a memorable moment in his hall of fame career. And, Dan commemorates another title KO in 2004 that saw Diego Corrales TKO Popo Freitas in a dramatic turnaround of a fighting that he was losing.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Contender Vergil Ortiz returns to the ring in a Vegas junior middleweight main event, a featherweight world title fight in New Mexico, the latest on whether Canelo and Terence Crawford are fighting, some Roy Jones nostalgia and more are part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to go through it all.They talk first about Ortiz battling Serhii Bohachuck in a 12 round Golden Boy Boxing main event for the WBC "interim" junior middleweight title. Will Ortiz continue his KO streak that began in the welterweight ranks or will Bohachuk get the biggest win of his career? Dan gives his thoughts on the undercrard including, another junior middleweight Charles Conwell in action.Next, it's the Top Rank main event in Albuquerque, NM, as Luis Alberto Lopez defends his IBF featherweight title against former local fighter Angelo Leo in the 12 round main event. Lopez, who's already beaten British fighter Josh Warrington in England and prominent Irish fighter Michael Conlan in his home country, won't be intimidated. Will Leo put up a good challenge or will the veteran Mexican win again?Then, there's news on the latest on how apparently, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, aren't fighting, despite how much money would be involved for both. And, more importantly, Canelo is now readying to fight unbeaten Edgar Berlanga next month and held two press conferences this week. T.J. and Dan give thoughts on it all, Dan has news on the Canelo undercard and other news on upcoming fights involving Tim Tszyu for September and David Benavidez later this year.Finally, some outstanding anniversary nostalgia on Roy Jones avenging his first loss (by a DQ) with a booming KO in 1997 in a memorable moment in his hall of fame career. And, Dan commemorates another title KO in 2004 that saw Diego Corrales TKO Popo Freitas in a dramatic turnaround of a fighting that he was losing.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Michael Conlan is not leaving. After a devastating 2023 in which he lost his second world title shot to Luis Alberto Lopez - followed by defeat against Jordan Gill in Belfast - he seriously considered hanging up the gloves. However he refreshed his mind and body by joining a running club and ran a sub-three hour marathon, he realised he had more to offer the boxing game. Conlan is now between trainers and is trialling some new cornermen as he awaits a bounce-back fight towards the end of the year. He opens up about the pain of defeat, controlling the ego, making tracks as a manager and the determination he has to underline line his legacy by bowing out with a world championship in his locker. Conlan also talks about his admiration for Pierce O'Leary, the rocky road taken by Anthony Cacace to world title glory, Kevin Cronin's progress in the pro ranks and the potential blockbuster bout between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan. We also discuss Ireland's chances at the Paris Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE hero of the last week was unquestionably Jordan Gill, thanks to both his performance against Michael Conlan and his incredible post-fight address. But one of the biggest stories of the week, yet again, was the latest chapter of the Chris Eubank and Conor Benn, will-they-won't-they saga.Ryan Garcia was another in the news, for his actions before and during his comeback bout with Oscar Duarte. And Garcia's former amateur rival Devin Haney is also up for discussion, ahead of his enticing showdown with Regis Prograis at super-lightweight. We also look ahead to Chris Billam-Smith's maiden cruiserweight defence and, in a special This Week, where an organ is almost as memorable as any punches thrown, we go back to 1975 and battle between Danny Lopez and Ruben Olivares.We haven't had any reviews for a while - please leave one and we'll read it out on next week's show.

John and Scott return to take a look at this weekend's big Haney vs Prograis fight, and a look back on Ryan Garcia's return and what might have been Michael Conlan's swan song in Belfast.

It's the latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" but with THE Dan Rafael flying solo due to TJ technical difficulties.Dan recaps Saturday Golden Boy/DAZN card in Houston, asRyan Garcia scores KO8 of Oscar Duarte, What did Dan think of Ryan's bounce back performance? And also, Flloyd Schofield demolishes Ricardo Torres in one round. Next up was the Saturday Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card earlier Saturday in Belfast, Northern Ireland.England's Jordan Gill pulls the shocker with a TKO7 over Michael Conlan. Great win for England's Gill and is it the end for Conlan? Then Dan has a one on one with junior middleweight Xander Zayas interview, as he fights Jorge Fortea on Dec. 9 in Pembroke Pines, Fla. In the Top Rank/ESPN co-feature to Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza, for Ramirez's WBO featherweight title. Hear more about Zayas timeline for a possible title shot, etc.There's NEWSThe WBA announced it has added the super cruiserweight division (its version of the WBC bridgerweight division). Weight limit is 224. Jaime Munguia and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, who put on a leading fight of the year candidate, both have their next fights set.The unbeaten Mexican Munguia meets England's John Ryder on DAZN Jan. 27 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, which was announced during Garcia-Duarte broadcastDan's reporting has Derevyanchenko to face D'Mitrius Ballard Jan. 6 on the Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Fredrick Lawson Golden Boy DAZN undercard. More from Dan that WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster will make his Top Rank debut in an ESPN main event Feb. 16 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Zayas ticketed for the co-feature if he wins/no injuries on Dec. 9. WBC junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete announced he underwent left hand surgery on Friday.Then, some trusty NostalgiaDec. 3, 1982 – 41 years ago on Sunday – epic doubleheader at Superdome in New Orleans. Thomas Hearns W15 Wilfred Benitez to win WBC 154 Wilfredo Gomez KO14 Lupe Pintor to retain WBC 122Dec. 3, 2011 – 12 years on Sunday – Miguel Cotto TKO10 Antonio Margarito to retain WBA 154 and avenge KO loss in massive bad blood rematch. Dan was ringside at MSG Dec. 6, 2008 – 15 years ago on Wednesday – Manny Pacquiao destroys Oscar De La Hoya in 8 one-sided rounds in a huge fight that sent Oscar into retirement and launched Manny into 7-figure PPVs. Dan was ringside at the MGM that night, too.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" on the Big Fight Wekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Boxing Hall-of-Famer Barry Tompkins joins the podcast to look back on a career calling fights. Kieran and Eric list the top fights ever broadcast on Showtime over the last 37 years. Plus news, previews, and reviews, including a win for Ryan Garcia and a loss for Michael Conlan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some humble pie must be eaten as Sean & Johnston discuss the fights from the weekend, with Jordan Gill stopping Michael Conlan and Ryan Garcia bouncing back with a win over Oscar Durate. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod https://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast Become A Patron patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Ringside Reporter we talk about the big comeback of Ryan Garcia.  He rebounded from his last fight and put on a great performance against Oscar Duarte.  After the fight he called out Rolly Romero.  Will that fight happen?  We'll let you know.  Michael Conlan gets stopped by a journeyman.  All this and the latest news and rumors on this edition of Ringside Reporter.

We are ready to go with another preview podcast in the final month of 2023, as Ryan Garcia returns, Devin Haney talks with Dan and much more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return and are ready to go over it all. That includes the Golden Boy / DAZN show from Houstonas Ryan Garcia takes on Oscar Duarte in a junior welterweight return. Will it be a big night for Ryan? Also earlier in the day on DAZN from Belfast, Northern Ireland former WBA featherweight champ Michael Conlan meets Jordan Gill in a junior lightweight battle. Does Conlan have anything left after a couple of knockout losses. Then, Dan talks with the former undisputed 135 lb. champ Haney on the week before he battles Regis Prograis for the WBC junior lightweight crown. Will this be a real battle with the outspoken Prograis? What are Haney's plans for the future? Hear him discuss it.There's news on Haney's vacant titles and how they will be filled, including Vasiliy Lomachenko taking on George Kambosos for IBF and Dan has learned it will probably be April 14 in Australia (April 13 US time).And, Top Rank wins a purse bid for vacant WBA featherweight title between Otabek Kholmatov and Raymond Ford and Dan is reporting that Top Rank has signed Kholmatov to a promotional deal. Finally some Nostalgia on this weekend 44 years ago, as Sugar Ray Leonard becoming a world champ with his TKO 15 over Wilfred Benitez to win the WBC welterweight title. And, on the undercard, Marvin Hagler gets jobbed in a draw vs. Vito Antuofermo, who retained the undisputed middleweight title. The bouts were live on ABC in prime time!And it was 23 years ago on Saturday that Dan believes was the greatest 154 title fight ever, This, as "Tito" Trinidad scored a rousing 12th round TKO over a valiant, tough Fernando Vargas to unify the WBA and IBF titles. Dan was ringside for it and it culminated a slew of fights that weekend that he covered in Las Vegas right around that bout.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring following his defeat to Gervonta Davis as he faces Oscar Durate and Michael Conlan takes on Jordan Gill in a last-chance saloon bout. Sean joined by Johnston via voice notes give their thoughts on the fights and other notable bouts for the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod https://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast Become A Patron patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As crossroads fights go this is the absolute definition. Careers are on the line for Michael Conlan and Jordan Gill in Belfast as neither can afford to lose if they are to ever achieve world championship status. Also, Ryan Garcia returns to the ring in Texas as Ohara Davies finally gets his showdown with Ismael Barroso. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.

This week, The Last Round Team review David Benavidez's victory over Demetrius Andrade, Canelo's potential opponents for next year, possible TV networks for Canelo and other PBC Fighters, Canelo's three-fight deal with Al Haymon, 168-175 Division, Jermall Charlo's win over Jose Benavidez Jr., Inactivity for fighters, Last SHO PPV, Preview Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte in Texas on DAZN, Michael Conlan vs. Jordan Gill, Review Katie Taylor vs. Chantel Cameron 2, Amanda Serrano Rematch in future, and much more. Keep up with the show: https://linktr.ee/TheLastRound 

A podcast that will follow the major Showtime pay-per-view.time stamps 0:00 David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade 21:10 Canelo vs David Benavidez will it happen in May24:30 Jermall Charlo vs. Jose Benavidez Jr recap32:50 Subriel Matias vs Shon Ergashev recap42:00 Lamont Roach Jr wins world title over Hector Luis Garcia 49:50 Michel Rivera and Vito Mielnicki Jr win57:30 Katie Taylor versus Chantelle Cameron II 01:05:33 Gary Cully vs Reece Mould 01:07:33  Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte01:16:25 Ohara Davies vs. Ismael Barroso01:20:45 Undercard Arnold Barboza Jr 01:24:00 Michael Conlan 01:30:00 final thoughts

Welcome to the latest edition of the Fight Night podcast with Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies. As always, the boys were joined by a host of big names including Promoter Frank Warren who addressed the previous week's heated argument with Adam. The boys also gave their instant reaction to Katie Taylor's majority decision win over Chantelle Cameron in Dublin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's an extended episode of Flash Knockdown from Monte-Carlo in the build up to Cordina vs Vazquez. The Welsh Wizard's coach Tony Sims joins to preview our main event and pick his dream dinner party lineup. Leigh Wood recaps his dramatic win over Josh Warrington and talks the Super Featherweight Mix, Wood's former foe Michael Conlan joins us from Miami to discuss his new linkup with Pedro Diaz and December 2's fight with Jordan Wood, Johnny Fisher looks back on Fury vs Ngannou and his next move and there's another Mike Costello memory!

What a night in Sheffield. Jamie and Scott recap Leigh Wood's epic comeback knockout against Josh Warrington with a range of guests including Billy Joe Saunders who was ringside and gives an update on his return to the ring, Joe Cordina's name was mentioned as a future fight for Wood but the Welsh Wizard may have other plans following his upcoming Monte-Carlo fight, Jordan Gill reveals what was said in his first face off with Michael Conlan and gives the inside scoop on his best mates' success against Warri, Barry Jones breaks down the new Sheriff of Nottingham's precise finishing and outlines his dream dinner party lineup and there's another Mike Costello memoir this time from the funeral of Muhammad Ali.Don't forget to sign up to the new Matchroom Boxing WhatsApp Channel if you haven't already for breaking news, exclusive content and more: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va0rTPTLI8YdckiBJ82P

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Steve takes the pod to Manchester ahead of Lara-Wood 2. He speaks to both boxers and promoter Eddie Hearn. We are also in Bournemouth to chat to Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith, and in Belfast with Michael Conlan.

In the latest edition of On the Nose a round (7:28:26), Ariel Helwani discusses Dana White's recent comments about Tyson Fury, Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, if Aljamain Sterling is in danger of losing his title, Francis Ngannou's first PFL opponent, if the PFL should do a pay-per-view, and more. Hulk Hogan around (42:25), along with his business partner Chad Bronstein, discuss their new health and welfare business, the matches that caused Hogan's recent surgeries, his hope for a retirement rematch, Superstar Billy Graham's recent death, Vince McMahon's recent WWE sale, his thoughts on pro wrestling now, Roman Reigns' record quest, his Mount Rushmore for pro wrestling, his legacy, his regrets, the match he was the most proud of, and more. Leigh Wood around (1:22:31) discusses his upcoming rematch with Mauricio Lara, Nottingham Forest, when he got over the loss, what went wrong in the first fight, his recent knockouts, a possible rematch with Michael Conlan, and more. Marquel Martin around (1:44:01) discusses Francis Ngannou joining the PFL, his previous job with the UFC, how he ended up signing Ngannou, when the relationship between the UFC and Ngannou started to go downhill, the lawsuit threat, how close Ngannou was to staying with the UFC, if Ngannou will box this year, and more. Mackenzie Dern around (2:19:19) discusses her win over Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73, if she was close to a finish, why she was so open about her divorce and training camp issues before the fight, what caused the divorce, who she wants to fight next, how close she is to a title shot, and more. Tim Welch around (2:26:45), the head coach of Sean O'Malley, discusses how he met O'Malley, how he was a young fighter, Welch's own career, Chael Sonnen's praise, the delayed return for O'Malley, the drama around the date, Aljamain Sterling's recent video, the key to beating Sterling, his morning routine, how the bantamweight title fight will end, and more. The parlay pals around (3:44:48) make their latest selection for this upcoming weekend. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve takes the pod to Essex to speak to Leigh Wood ahead of the defence of his world title this weekend. As well as talking tea sets, the pair chat about his journey to world champion, the dramatic fight against Michael Conlan what we can expect from Mauricio Lara at the Nottingham Arena. Steve also chats with his trainer Ben Davison. And after another impressive performance by Adam Azim at the weekend at Wembley, we hear from him, as well as his trainer Shane McGuigan and Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom.

Teddy Atlas and co-host Ken Rideout breakdown the recent fights of Teofimo Lopez vs Sandor Martin, Terence Crawford vs David Avanesyan, UFC 282 with Paddy the Baddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon and Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev. They also discuss Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez, Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo, Michael Conlan's win, and other match ups from the weekend. Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsors: Olipop - https://drinkolipop.com/ -- code "ATLAS" Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/atlas Feel Free - https://botanictonics.com/ -- code "ATLAS"SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/teddyatlas1 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:15 Michael Conlan vs Guerfi 5:10 Warrington vs Lopez 17:40 Teofimo Lopez vs Sandor Martin 42:30 Terence Crawford vs David Avanesyan 47:00 Pacquiao vs DK Yoo 48:55 Terence Crawford vs David Avanesyan 1:02:55 Pacquiao vs DK Yoo 1:14:30 UFC 282 Main Card 1:23:05 Paddy the Baddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon 1:50:05 Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev TEDDY'S AUDIOBOOK Amazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DR iTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813r THE FIGHT T-SHIRTS https://teddy-atlas.myshopify.com/ TEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasreal Instagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlas THE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTA Twitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwta Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlas Big thanks to VHS collection for intro music. More on VHS Collection here: http://www.vhscollection.com/. Thanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 341 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the passing of former referee Mills Lane, who officiated some of the biggest fights of the 1990's. Montero also reviews wins by Terence Crawford, Teofimo Lopez, Jared Anderson, Xander Zayas, Luis Alberto Lopez and Michael Conlan, and then previews the undisputed bantamweight match up between Naoya Inoue and Paul Butler in Tokyo. https://youtu.be/C_z8EIpRC9g

Teddy Atlas and co-host Ken Rideout breakdown the past weekend of fights with Vergil Ortiz Jr TKOing Michael McKinson, Michael Conlan beating Miguel Marriaga and the UFC Fight Night filled with finish after finish. Teddy also discusses the upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Pedro Campa fight and Teddy speaks about the cancelled fight of Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr, with Jake Paul still paying the undercard fighters. Episode ends with an awesome interview with UFC's Matt Schnell. Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/atlas Feel Free - https://botanictonics.com/ -- code "ATLAS" at checkout SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/teddyatlas1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 09:50 - Mick Conlan Miguel Marriaga 21:35 - Vergil Ortiz Michael McKinson 27:00 - Teofimo Lopez Pedro Campa 33:20 - Jake Paul Paying Undercard Fighters 43:10 - Jamahal Hill vs Thiago Santos 47:25 - UFC Fight Night Finishes 01:02:00 - Geoff Neal vs Vicente Luque 01:51:55 - Matt Schnell Interview TEDDY'S AUDIOBOOK Amazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DR iTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813r THE FIGHT T-SHIRTS https://teddy-atlas.myshopify.com/ TEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasreal Instagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlas THE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTA Twitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwta Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlas Big thanks to VHS collection for intro music. More on VHS Collection here: http://www.vhscollection.com/. Thanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.