Podcast appearances and mentions of Oleksandr Usyk

We ready for an action packed weekend of championship action from Ireland to Southern California on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return for their insight and takes.First, they preview the Golden Boy DAZN card Saturday night in Anaheim, CaliforniaWelterweight Arnold Barboza meets Kenneth Sims in a 12 round contender main event. Both are looking to stay in contention in the division.Also, WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo defends against Jesus Haro. Welterweight Alexis Rocha looks to get back on the winning track vs. veteran Jo Jo Diaz, and  undisputed women's flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora meets her mandatory challenger Viviana Ruiz Corredor. Then, a preview of the Queensberry DAZN main event on Saturday in Dublin, IrelandJames "Jazza" Dickens battles former world champ. Anthony Cacace, 12 rounds, for Dickens' WBA junior lightweight title. This will be a rockiing atmosphere for two hard hitting 130 lb. fighters. Some newsJai Opetaia team has sent legal letters to various industry folks demanding records preservation ahead of a possible lawsuit against the IBF by he and Zuffa Boxing claiming “that the IBF's abrupt decision to withdraw was the product of coordinated, industry-wide collusion designed to punish him for working with Zuffa and to deter other athletes from doing the same.”Big Dan was texted the letter from a numbe he did not know and I know at least one other boxing writer it was also sent to. It's CRAZY and he has more! Per sources, negotiations are ongoing for a fight between former lightweight titlist Gervonta Davis and WBC interim junior welterweight titlist Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz to meet in a rematch that would headline a PBC on Prime PPV this summer while Davis' court case winds it way through the Florida legal system. The boys discuss.Dan is also reporting, lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert have a  deal. The purse bid scheduled for this past Tuesday was cancdeled and the fight is supposed to be added to the Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven Ring magazine undercard on May 23 outdoors at the Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt.Bivol's manager Vadim Kornilov also told Dan about Bivol's “hit list” for his next three fights.  Heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez is dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired knee, which forced him on Wednesday to postpone his IBF title eliminator against Richard Torrez Jr. on the March 28 Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman PBC on Prime Video PPV. Sources told me plans are to reschedule it for May 30 on the undercard of the soon-to-be-finalized Devin Haney-Rolando Romero welterweight unification fight in Brooklyn.  The IBF on Tuesday stripped Janibek Alimkhanuly of its middleweight world title but not specifically due to the failed VADA test but because by the time returns from a year suspension he will not have been able to fulfill his mandatory defense, which is due on or before July 4.  Tim Tszyu will take a warm-up fight before an expected summer bout with Errol Spence. He will fight Denis Nurja in a 10-rounder at 157 pounds in Wollongong, Australia. PBC announced Wednesday the card will be stream on Prime Video in the U.S. on April 4 at 9 p.m. (April 5 morning in Australia). Card also includes Australia's Sam Goodman in a hometown fight against Rodrigo Ruiz in an IBF junior featherweight title eliminator.  And, Zuffa Boxing 05 card is set for April 5 at Apex in Las Vegas. Main event announced during Opetaia-Glanton card: Andres Cortes will move up to lightweight and fight Eridson Garcia. Also, not announced yet but per Dan's reporting, in the co-feature, former WBC featherweight titlist Mark Magsayo will face former WBA junior lightweight title challenger Feargal McCrory in a 10-rounder as both also move up to lightweight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Andy Scott and Gary Logan is joined by this week's special guest British Cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley.They discuss Viddal's European title fight against Mateusz Masternak, delve into Oleksandr Usyk's wishlist for his final three fights before retirement, and break down all the latest developments from across the boxing world.Toe2Toe 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

Weniger als 24 Stunden nachdem das Duell zwischen Oleksandr Usyk und Rico Verhoeven zum „WBC Special Event“ deklariert wurde, hat der WBC-Vorstand nun doch zugestimmt, dass bei dem Kampf der WBC-Weltmeistergürtel im Schwergewicht auf dem Spiel steht!  Nicht nur Ex-Weltmeister Paulie Malignaggi sieht diese Weltmeisterschaft am 23. Mai im ägyptischen Gizeh kritisch. In einem Artikel auf Boxing Scene schreibt er, dass der Kampf auf keinen Fall als Titelkampf anerkannt werden dürfe, da dies Wahnsinn und eine Beleidigung für den Boxsport sei! Usyk trage als Champion eine Verantwortung. Vor dem Duell gegen Rico Verhoeven habe er stets gegen die stärksten Boxer gekämpft. Dies führe jetzt zur Annahme, dass der 39-Jährige eine Pause bräuchte. Doch als Weltmeister sollte er sich den Besten stellen, stattdessen gibt er einem Gegner, der es nicht verdient, einen Titelkampf! Nicht nur Box-Analyst Malignaggi findet, dass der Sieger des Kampfes zwischen Fabio Wardley und Daniel Dubois – selbst wenn das einen dritten Kampf gegen Dubois bedeuten würde – würdiger gewesen wäre als Verhoeven. Auch WBC-Pflichtherausforderer Agit Kabayel wäre es gewesen. Wie könne der Schachzug von Usyk ihm gegenüber fair sein? Die Ansetzung sei eben kein Showkampf, Verhoeven drängele sich vor. Dazu sehe er in dem Kickboxer mit nur einem Profiboxduell im Jahr 2014 nichts, was darauf hindeute, dass er eine Chance gegen Usyk habe. Rückblick: Steven Butler vs. Ramadan Hiseni Lenar Perez vs. Isaac Chilemba Vorschau: Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton Ricardo Salas vs. Jesus Saracho James Dickens vs. Anthony Cacace Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. Gabriela Fundora vs. Viviana Ruiz Corredor News: Simon Zachenhuber kämpft am 11. April gegen Troy Williamson auf Fury-Undercard! UFC-Champion Tom Aspinall unterschreibt Beratungsvertrag bei Eddie Hearn. WBC sanktioniert Usyk vs. Verhoeven offiziell als WM-Kampf doch! https://youtu.be/YLgApRaZaMk Foto: Boxing Scene , Bearbeitung: Boxpodcast   

Billy C talks about the Usyk-Verhoeven fight, the latest boxing news and updates, this weekend's Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton World Cruiserweight Title fight and much more! This weeks guest is boxing historian, writer and hall of famer, Mike Silver who will talk about several topics including his new book, "When in doubt, stop the bout".

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Lawrence Okolie and Sky Sports boxing journalist John Dennen.They discuss Oleksandr Usyk's controversial fight with Rico Verhoeven and debate whether the WBC should be sanctioning the bout for the world heavyweight title.Okolie looks ahead to his upcoming contest against Tony Yoka and is keen to take on Agit Kabayel so he can he secure a future shot at heavyweight king Usyk.They finish by previewing Conor Benn's clash with Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's return against Arslanbek Makhmudov.Toe2Toe 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

This week on talkBOXING Simon Jordan, Dave Allen, Spencer Oliver and Paul Smith discuss Oleksandr Usyk's fight with Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. They also get stuck into Conor Benn's fight with Regis Prograis on the Tyson Fury undercard PLUS what next for The White Rhino!?.Subscribe for more boxing content: www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTBoxingCheck out talkSPORT's Socials:

Has boxing experienced a stranger ten days? From Conor Benn's departure from Matchroom to Oleksandr Usyk defending his WBC title beneath the pyramids, and the emergence of a reported $1 billion lawsuit, the sport has produced no shortage of surprises. Buncey is joined by Boxing Scene editor Matt Christie to try to make sense of it all.

It was a devastating performance for Mexican star Emanuel Navarrete to become unified champ, plus, we've got the IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia with us and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back along with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their insight and more.First, they recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card from Glendale, ArizonaNavarrete dominated and scored a TKO11 over Eduardo "Sugar" Nunez and unifies WBO/IBF 130 lb. titles. It was a great showing, but why did the referee and ring doctor, etc. not stop it quicker? Plus, what's out there for the new unified champ?And, on the undercard, Emiliano Vargas TKO9 Agustin Quintana, junior welterweights and upset as Abel Ramos W10 split decision over prospect Tahmir Smalls at welterweight Next, Jai Opetaia joins Dan, as next Sunday March 8th he defends the lineal, and supposedly the IBF cruiserweight title against Brandon Glanton in the main event of the Zuffa Boxing card at the Apex in Las Vegas on Paramount+. Hear Opetaia on why he's signed with Zuffa and what he expects in this one and beyond?Then, NEWSLineal/unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven, a former longtime kickboxing heavyweight champion and regarded as one of the greatest kickboxers ever, in the main event of a Ring magazine card on May 23 (DAZN PPV) outdoors to the exotic backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt. On Sunday, the WBC announced it will sanction it as a title fight. WBA and IBF have both told me they have not been contacted about the bout.Ryan Garcia healing from a sprained right hand in his win over Mario Barrios but said on social media he will be back this summer and wants to fight Devin Haney in a rematch/unification fight.Discussions for a fight between Edgar Berlanga and Chris Eubank Jr. possibly at super middleweight. Both need a win.The exodus of talent continues in drips from Top Rank as former WBO featherweight titlist and two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez announced Friday that his contract with Top Rank has expired and that he is a free agent.And, Queensberry Promotions is headed to France as its international expansion continues in April with a DAZN card in Paris headlined by French heavyweight Tony Yoka vs. former cruserweight champ, Lawrence Okolie and junior middleweight up-and-comer Bakary Samake vs. Ermal Hadribeaj in the co-feature.  It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Het is weer maandag en jullie weten dat dat maar één ding betekent: tijd voor Bureau Sport! In deze aflevering: de Omloop met de stuurkunsten van Mathieu van der Poel en de zen- overwinning van Demi Vollering, wat opviel bij het NK Allround en NK Sprint dit weekend, en we kijken uit naar het gevecht tussen Rico Verhoeven en Oleksandr Usyk. In een flupje tijd die over is hebben we het zelfs over de Eredivisie, luisteren dus!

It was a devastating performance for Mexican star Emanuel Navarrete to become unified champ, plus, we've got the IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia with us and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back along with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their insight and more.First, they recap Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card from Glendale, ArizonaNavarrete dominated and scored a TKO11 over Eduardo "Sugar" Nunez and unifies WBO/IBF 130 lb. titles. It was a great showing, but why did the referee and ring doctor, etc. not stop it quicker? Plus, what's out there for the new unified champ?And, on the undercard, Emiliano Vargas TKO9 Agustin Quintana, junior welterweights and upset as Abel Ramos W10 split decision over prospect Tahmir Smalls at welterweight Next, Jai Opetaia joins Dan, as next Sunday March 8th he defends the lineal, and supposedly the IBF cruiserweight title against Brandon Glanton in the main event of the Zuffa Boxing card at the Apex in Las Vegas on Paramount+. Hear Opetaia on why he's signed with Zuffa and what he expects in this one and beyond?Then, NEWSLineal/unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven, a former longtime kickboxing heavyweight champion and regarded as one of the greatest kickboxers ever, in the main event of a Ring magazine card on May 23 (DAZN PPV) outdoors to the exotic backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt. On Sunday, the WBC announced it will sanction it as a title fight. WBA and IBF have both told me they have not been contacted about the bout.Ryan Garcia healing from a sprained right hand in his win over Mario Barrios but said on social media he will be back this summer and wants to fight Devin Haney in a rematch/unification fight.Discussions for a fight between Edgar Berlanga and Chris Eubank Jr. possibly at super middleweight. Both need a win.The exodus of talent continues in drips from Top Rank as former WBO featherweight titlist and two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez announced Friday that his contract with Top Rank has expired and that he is a free agent.And, Queensberry Promotions is headed to France as its international expansion continues in April with a DAZN card in Paris headlined by French heavyweight Tony Yoka vs. former cruserweight champ, Lawrence Okolie and junior middleweight up-and-comer Bakary Samake vs. Ermal Hadribeaj in the co-feature.  It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

This episode is brought to you by PPV.com! (0:00) - Intro (1:47) - Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven is official (16:10) - Should Usyk have fought mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel? (33:23) - Emanuel Navarrete dominates Eduardo Nunez

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesFloyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Meet in Rematch DAZN owner Len Blavatnik appears in the “[Jeffrey] Epstein Files” that were released by the United States Justice Department.Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC Heavyweight Championship Against Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt Conor Benn to fight Regis Prograis on Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov cardLegendary promoter Don King has filed a lawsuit against Ring Magazine, Sela, Michael Hunter and WBA for interfering with his promotional agreement with Hunter. TKO's Zuffa Boxing is on the verge of a multi-year media rights deal with Sky Sports in the U.K. market.Janibek Alimkhanuly reportedly suffered a mini stroke in May. Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Juan Estrada official. Is this too much too soon for Tenshin?Notes from Fundora-Thurman virtual press conference. Emanuel Navarrete vs. Sugar Nunez full previewEZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownEmanuel Navarrete vs. Sugar Nunez Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo ParraTony Yoka vs. Lawrence Okolie, Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Juan Estrada, Carlos Adames vs. Ammo WilliamsEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Booking the Territory:Ezra's Take on the Zuffa Boxing rosterBrunch Boxing Pound for PoundQuick HitsFormer WBO Featherweight Champion Robeisy Ramirez has announced that he is a free agent after his contract with Top Rank expiredGrecia Novas Mateo has defeated Brooklyn Barwick via unanimous decision. Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Gareth A Davies was alongside Johnny Nelson for this week's Fight Night - and there was plenty to get stuck into. They kicked off with the biggest story in boxing right now: Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The lads also dug into the growing legal row between Frank Warren and Turki Alalshikh. And in the studio, fresh off a huge win, new British and Commonwealth champion Bilal Fawaz joined the show to talk about his journey and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by PPV.com! (0:00) - Intro (1:47) - Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven is official (16:10) - Should Usyk have fought mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel? (33:23) - Emanuel Navarrete dominates Eduardo Nunez

Oleksandr Usyk bestreitet seinen nächsten Schwergewichtskampf am 23. Mai gegen die Kickbox-Legende Rico Verhoeven im ägyptischen Gizeh. Der Ukrainer wird dabei keinen seiner Weltmeistertitel verteidigen. Es handelt sich um ein WBC Special Event vor den ägyptischen Pyramiden von Gizeh, einem der sieben Weltwunder. Finanziert wird das Duell vom Leiter der Riyadh-Saison, Turki Alalshikh und Sela und übertragen wird es auf DAZN. Gegenüber BoxingScene bestätigte WBC-Präsident Mauricio Sulaiman: „Die WBC unterstützt diesen Crossover-Kampf voll und ganz. Es wird ein ‚WBC-Sonderereignis‘ sein und wir werden einen unglaublichen [zeremoniellen] Gürtel mit den Elementen der Pyramiden von Ägypten schaffen.“ Box-Star Usyk hält derzeit den IBF-, WBA- und WBC-Gürtel im Schwergewicht. Der 36-jährige Verhoeven gilt als einer der größten Kickboxer aller Zeiten in der Königsklasse. Der Niederländer stand bisher aber nur einmal im Boxring. Im April 2014 bestritt er sein Profiboxdebüt gegen Janos Finfera und siegte durch Knockout in der zweiten Runde. Jetzt bekommt er den besten Schwergewichtsboxer der Welt vor die Fäuste! Rückblick: Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn Moussa Gholam vs. Alan Zaid Rodriguez Montiel Paul Wall vs. Placido Ramirez  Fedor Michel vs. David Camacho Diaz Serge Michel vs. Attila Baran Endrit Ademi vs Geriso Aduashvili  Ismet Ademi vs. Klismans Bolano  Arminius Rolle vs. Marcel Kemnitz Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez Vorschau: Steven Butler vs. Ramadan Hiseni Lenar Perez vs. Isaac Chilemba News: Die WBO suspendiert Janibek Alimkhanuly nach positivem Dopingtest, aber den Titel darf er zunächst behalten. Kevin Boakye unterschreibt als erster deutscher Boxprofi bei Zuffa Boxing! Conor Benn boxt auf der Undercard von Fury vs. Makhmudov gegen Regis Prograis. Tony Yoka trifft am 25. April in Paris auf Lawrence Okolie. Kampfsport-Influencer Ringlife gibt sein Profidebüt am 15. Mai bei Ringside Zone in Mannheim. Fides Sports veranstaltet mit Granit Stein am 16. Mai in Ingolstadt. Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven am 23. Mai in Gizeh (Ägypten). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbZGLq8ZC8 Foto: The Ring, Bearbeitung: Boxpodcast   

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.First up, they take a deep dive into Zuffa Boxing's recent signing of Conor Benn for a record $15 million, and what it means for TKO's first move into boxing (0:14).That eye-catching payday didn't go unnoticed in the UFC. The trio explore the growing rumblings of discontent among fighters (44:51).Then, breaking news lands mid-show, as the lads react live to the announcement that Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven (53:00).From there, they get into Ilia Topuria and Jake Paul's war of words (59:41), before discussing fighters speaking out about not wanting to compete at the UFC's proposed White House event (1:03:20).There's UFC action this weekend as well, with Petesy and the lads previewing Brandon Moreno vs. late-notice replacement Lone'er Kavanagh (1:12:54).They wrap things up by answering your Super Chats (1:19:06).

Brandon Moreno is back in Mexico, and this time his back is against the wall. On Saturday, Moreno takes on short-notice replacement Lone'er Kavanagh in the main event of UFC Mexico, at a pivotal moment in the two-time flyweight champion's career. Moreno is just 2-3 over his past five fights in the UFC, and coming of the first stoppage loss of his professional career, a TKO to Tatsuro Taira in December. Does Moreno still have what it takes to make it back to the title he once held? MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview UFC Mexico and what's at stake for Moreno and Kavanagh in Saturday's main event. Additionally, Lee and Meshew discuss whether Chito Vera will finally be more aggressive when he takes on David Martinez, whether Daniel Zellhuber can make up for his loss to Michael Johnson by beating King Green, standout undercard fights, the freshly announced Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven boxing match, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/nOATUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Moreno is back in Mexico, and this time his back is against the wall. On Saturday, Moreno takes on short-notice replacement Lone'er Kavanagh in the main event of UFC Mexico, at a pivotal moment in the two-time flyweight champion's career. Moreno is just 2-3 over his past five fights in the UFC, and coming of the first stoppage loss of his professional career, a TKO to Tatsuro Taira in December. Does Moreno still have what it takes to make it back to the title he once held? MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview UFC Mexico and what's at stake for Moreno and Kavanagh in Saturday's main event. Additionally, Lee and Meshew discuss whether Chito Vera will finally be more aggressive when he takes on David Martinez, whether Daniel Zellhuber can make up for his loss to Michael Johnson by beating King Green, standout undercard fights, the freshly announced Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven boxing match, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/nOATUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Moreno is back in Mexico, and this time his back is against the wall. On Saturday, Moreno takes on short-notice replacement Lone'er Kavanagh in the main event of UFC Mexico, at a pivotal moment in the two-time flyweight champion's career. Moreno is just 2-3 over his past five fights in the UFC, and coming of the first stoppage loss of his professional career, a TKO to Tatsuro Taira in December. Does Moreno still have what it takes to make it back to the title he once held? MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview UFC Mexico and what's at stake for Moreno and Kavanagh in Saturday's main event. Additionally, Lee and Meshew discuss whether Chito Vera will finally be more aggressive when he takes on David Martinez, whether Daniel Zellhuber can make up for his loss to Michael Johnson by beating King Green, standout undercard fights, the freshly announced Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven boxing match, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/nOATUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Andy Scott is at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium to preview Tyson Fury's return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.We hear from the 'The Gypsy King' himself on his motivations for coming back, why Makhmudov and a potential trilogy fight against former undisputed king, Oleksandr Usyk.We also hear from Fury's opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov and promoter Frank Warren, plus expert analysis on the fight from former World champion Barry Jones and Sky Sports Boxing journalist, John Dennen.Toe2Toe 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

Pat Brown and Dave Allen are back for the third episode of their podcast this time alongside former gym mate Jack Catterall. Pat and Jack recall their trip to New York for the Ring Awards and Shakur Stevenson's one sided victory over Teofimo Lopez. Dave reveals what fight he has been offered in the last few weeks, Jack confirms what fight is being targeted next whilst Pat talks his next move. There's further chat around Oleksandr Usyk's training camp, Tyson Fury's comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov and of course a bit of madness from the first two episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Der WBC-Präsident Mauricio Sulaiman hat angeordnet, dass Schwergewichtskönig Oleksandr Usyk nach seiner nächsten freiwilligen Titelverteidigung bis Ende des Jahres gegen Interims-Weltmeister Agit Kabayel boxen muss. Erfüllt der Ukrainer dies nicht, würde ihm der WBC-Titel abgenommen und Kabayel zum Weltmeister ernannt werden. Gegenüber dem Journalisten Chris Mannix erklärte Sulaiman: „Kabayel war nicht verfügbar, weil er einen Kampf im Januar angesetzt hatte. Also hat Usyk eine freiwillige Titelverteidigung beantragt, was absolut üblich ist. Diese wurde ihm gewährt und danach muss er gegen den Interims-Champion kämpfen. Das ist die Entscheidung.“ Dem widerspricht Kabayels Trainer Sükrü Aksu deutlich bei sport.de und sagt, dass das Team Kabayel die ganze Zeit verfügbar gewesen wäre, aber niemand auf sie zugekommen sei. So stieg der „Leber-King“ Kabayel im Januar gegen Damian Knyba in Oberhausen in den Ring, um aktiv zu bleiben. Rückblick: Caroline Veyre vs. Delfine Persoon Labinot Xhoxhaj vs. Pezhman Seifkhani Marco Huck vs. Vaclav Pejsar Vorschau: Umar Dzambekov vs. Ahmed Elbiali Efe Ajagba vs. Charles Martin Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte Jurado Viktor Jurk vs. Elder Hernandez Gama News: WBC: Oleksandr Usyk muss nach freiwilliger Titelverteidigung gegen Agit Kabayel antreten! Fabio Wardley verteidigt WBO-Titel im Schwergewicht am 9. Mai gegen Daniel Dubois in England. IBF & IBO-WM: Osleys Iglesias vs. Pavel Silyagin am 9. April in Montreal. Roman Fress vs. Tommy Punch auf den 30. Mai in Magdeburg verschoben! Foto: Queensberry Promotions, Bearbeitung: Boxpodcast

Michael Montero breaks down the dominant win by Shakur Stevenson over Teofimo Lopez last night in New York city, and the subsequent overreaction by the boxing media, pundits and fans. Is Stevenson right up there with Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue, or is too soon to go there?

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies discuss the surprise announcement of Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder who will be fighting in London in AprilWilder had been lined up to fight Oleksandr Usyk, so with that fight now fallen by the wayside where does it leave the unified champion and the rest of the divisionWe also take a detailed look ahead to this weekend's superfight between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson and discuss Zuffa Boxing's debut show in Vegas just gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ringside Reporter, we break down a loaded weekend of boxing across DAZN and Paramount+, plus preview one of the biggest potential fights in the sport.

We have some action this weekend in Las Vegas to discuss and the WBO 140 lb. champ joins us too on the "BFW Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First they talk the debut of the Zuffa Boxing/Paramount+ card from Las VegasCallum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweightsMisael Rodriguez vs. Austin Deanda, 10 rounds, middleweightsCain Sandoval vs. Julian Rodriguez, 10 rounds, junior welterweights Then, they preview the Saturday night Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Las VegasRaymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz, 12 rounds, for Muratalla's IBF lightweight titleIsrail Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar, 10 rounds, middleweights Khalil Coe vs. Jesse Hart, 10 rounds, light heavyweights Omari Jones vs. Jerome Baxter, 6 rounds, junior middleweights  Teofimo Lope INTERVIEWHe defends the lineal/WBO junior welterweight title against WBC lightweight titlist Shakur Stevenson on January 31 on a DAZN PPV at New York's Madison Square Garden in a big one Then, some newsThoughts on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia kickoff presse on ThuesdayZuffa Boxing in talks to sign unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk?!Heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora are finalizing an April 4 fight in London. What is this? Wasn't Wilder fighting Usyk in the USA?WBA strips Gervonta Davis (who's still at large from South Florida authorities) of lightweight title, makes him “champion in recess”Valdez, Top Rank part ways, been together his whole careerTop Rank announces Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou junior middleweight unification fight on January 31 in San Juan will stream live in the United States on its Top Rank Classics FAST channel, still no deal with a broadcaster. There are takes.Hear it all on the "BFW Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.

We have some action this weekend in Las Vegas to discuss and the WBO 140 lb. champ joins us too on the "BFW Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First they talk the debut of the Zuffa Boxing/Paramount+ card from Las VegasCallum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweightsMisael Rodriguez vs. Austin Deanda, 10 rounds, middleweightsCain Sandoval vs. Julian Rodriguez, 10 rounds, junior welterweights Then, they preview the Saturday night Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Las VegasRaymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz, 12 rounds, for Muratalla's IBF lightweight titleIsrail Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar, 10 rounds, middleweights Khalil Coe vs. Jesse Hart, 10 rounds, light heavyweights Omari Jones vs. Jerome Baxter, 6 rounds, junior middleweights  Teofimo Lope INTERVIEWHe defends the lineal/WBO junior welterweight title against WBC lightweight titlist Shakur Stevenson on January 31 on a DAZN PPV at New York's Madison Square Garden in a big one Then, some newsThoughts on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia kickoff presse on ThuesdayZuffa Boxing in talks to sign unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk?!Heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora are finalizing an April 4 fight in London. What is this? Wasn't Wilder fighting Usyk in the USA?WBA strips Gervonta Davis (who's still at large from South Florida authorities) of lightweight title, makes him “champion in recess”Valdez, Top Rank part ways, been together his whole careerTop Rank announces Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou junior middleweight unification fight on January 31 in San Juan will stream live in the United States on its Top Rank Classics FAST channel, still no deal with a broadcaster. There are takes.Hear it all on the "BFW Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.

Billy C gets us caught up with the latest boxing news and gives is reasons why it looks like Dana White's Zuffa Boxing will succeed, plus break downs and prediction of the fights this weekend and much more!

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies relive Dalton Smith's stunning KO win over Subriel Matias in New York on Saturday night which will be remembered as one of the greatest away day wins in British boxing historyWe look back on the fight and ask what next for Smith following the win and if a fight with Adam Azim is on the horizonAde gives us his account of being ringside in Germany to see Agit Kabayal make light work of Damian Knyba, we discuss why he simply has to fight Oleksandr Usyk next after the winPlus we discuss the news that Moses Itauma's fight with Jermain Franklin has been postponed and hear from Prince Nazeem Hamed on the film Giant based around his relationship with former trainer Brendan Ingle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing, including:News and Notes- Anthony Joshua injured in a major car accident that claimed the lives of two of his best friends.- Naoya Inoue–Junto Nakatani Mega-Fight Set For May 3 in Tokyo. - Vergil Ortiz vs. Jaron “Boots” Ennis does not appear to be close.- Canelo Alvarez turns down IBF elimination against Osleys Iglesias. - Tyson Fury set to make a comeback in 2026. - Itauma explains why he turned down IBF Eliminator with Frank Sanchez. - TKO set to launch later this month.- DAZN still charging PPV for ultimate subscribers in Canada.- Netflix has interest in broadcasting a potential bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. - Richardson Hitchins was booted from the co-feature of the January 31 Ring VI event.- Deontay Wilder predicts victory over Oleksandr Usyk. Bout is being tabbed for the spring in the US.- Janibek Alimkhanuly to have B-sample tested on January 8. Rumor ReportEZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown - EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz, Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams, Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Kevin Castillo- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez card- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa - EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz card- Mike's Ez Money Parlay, Ezra's Raw Hard Cash and Matt's Best Bet. Booking the Territory: New Year's Boxing Resolutions and PredictionsQuick Hits- IBF Featherweight Champion Angelo Leo is moving forward with his mandatory title defense against Ra'eese Aleem. - Troy Isley joined Brunch Boxing.- Paddy Donovan to withdraw from IBF Welterweight World Eliminator January 16

The boxing world is in absolute turmoil and Ringside Reporter breaks down everything you need to know. We recap DAZN MVP's latest card featuring Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez, as Serrano continues her dominance, plus Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm in a major crossover moment that has fans divided. Then we dive into the most controversial boxing news of the week: ·      

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with Dave Farrar, alongside former European champion Spencer Oliver. This week, we're looking ahead to what could be a defining year for boxing, starting with the heavyweight division. How does the landscape shape up in 2026? And what's next for the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Fabio Wardley, and Tyson Fury as the division continues to evolve? We're also joined by one of the sport's rising talents, Fran Hennessey. She's on the show to discuss her upcoming clash with Ellie Bouttell, the significance of this fight, and where she feels she's heading at this stage of her career. With 2025 drawing to a close, Spencer and I compare our Top 10 pound-for-pound lists - debating the rankings, the big movers, and the fighters who just miss out. And finally, we look ahead to 2026. What are the fights we want to see made? Thank you for listening - and don't forget to subscribe to the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube channel for all our daily content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have come to the end of the calendar year of 2025 and it's time to crank up a debate about which boxer deserves "Figther of the Year" status for work done this year? We're ready to debate on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to go over it?In a debate of future hall of famers Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue, which resume was better in 2025? And, how much consideration should someone like Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez or Dmitry Bivol be given in the conversation, too?Hear the guys go over it and make their selections for Fighter of the Year on this pod! And, make sure that you follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We have come to the end of the calendar year of 2025 and it's time to crank up a debate about which boxer deserves "Figther of the Year" status for work done this year? We're ready to debate on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to go over it?In a debate of future hall of famers Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue, which resume was better in 2025? And, how much consideration should someone like Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez or Dmitry Bivol be given in the conversation, too?Hear the guys go over it and make their selections for Fighter of the Year on this pod! And, make sure that you 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.

Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with me, Andy Clarke, alongside former European champion Spencer Oliver. This week, it's our Fight Night Boxing 2025 Awards, as we look back on the biggest moments, the standout performances, and the fights that defined a memorable year in the sport. We kick things off with the biggest debate of all - Fighter of the Year. Does the crown belong to Terence Crawford? Oleksandr Usyk? Or is there another name that deserves top spot? Next up, it's Knockout of the Year, celebrating the jaw-dropping finishes that reminded us exactly why boxing always delivers drama. Then we turn our attention to Fight of the Year. From Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr to Artur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol, 2025 gave us some absolute classics - but which bout stands above the rest?After that, we zoom out to the bigger picture. Joined by Spencer Oliver and Owen, the Boxing Fan, we debate the state of the sport. Does boxing need to change with the times, or should tradition always come first? And finally, we take a moment to pay tribute to some of the great names the boxing world sadly lost this year.That's all for this edition of the Fight Night Podcast with me, Andy Clarke, and Spencer Oliver. Enjoy! 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.

"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent Joseph Parker's next fight is still up in the air. The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice. Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight. Parker told Mike Hosking that there's a lot of different ways the timeline could play out. He says he has no idea what's happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver host the Fight Night Daily Podcast at the IBA Men's Boxing World Championships in Dubai. They are joined by Paul Smith and Dave Allen to discuss the news that Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk and the other big boxing news stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back and ready for an intriguing PPV card in San Antonio, TX and have some interesting fight news and Boxing Hall of Fame new members, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and they're ready to go over it all.They begin with the preview of Saturday's PBC on Prime Video PPV in San AntonioIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.,  for Cruz's WBC interim junior welterweight title. In the co-featured O'Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton, for Foster's WBC junior lightweight title.Also, Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez, for Lara's WBA middleweight title, as Janibek is out of the fight due to a positive PED test. And, Jesus Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr., for the vacant WBC interim middleweight title.Also, the free prelims on Prime videoFrank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr., 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Nunez vs. Hector Sosa, 10 rounds, featherweights Then, they preview Tasman Fighters main event on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia (UFC Fight Pass in the US with card start at 2 a.m. ET)Jai Opetaia vs. Huseyin Cinkara, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title. He's a tremendous punching champ looking for another big KO. Then some News: Thammanoon Niyomtrong wins in 12 rounds over Junior Zarate to win the vacant WBC junior flyweight title on Thursday at the Imperial Queens Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This was part of the WBC convention.Also, from the convention the WBC strips Terence Crawford of super middleweight title and Crawford goes off in IG video! The boys discuss both sides of this.More stuff from the convention on mandatories/eliminators orders – Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay Wilder, and more, Conor Benn made welter mandatory by the organization. What. Are. We. Doing. Here?Next, the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced, including GGG, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. Dan has thoughtsTeofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson official for Jan. 31 in NY, with a presser coming on Wednesday.And, heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. notified the IBF in writing that he has accepted a position in a final title eliminator against Frank Sanchez to produce the organization's mandatory challenger.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

Billy C gives his thoughts on the potential Usyk-Wilder fight, updates on Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua, the latest boxing news, fight results, the Billy C Bantamweight rankings and much much more!

WEIGHT OF THE MATTER | BEN WHITTAKER | KATIE TAYLOR | WBC CONVENTION Out at the WBC Convention in Bangkok, the current system of weighing in the day before the fight has been examined in-depth. Is it time for authorities to now switch weigh-ins back to the same day? Also in Bangkok, the ratings meetings got underway, Katie Taylor confirmed plans to do battle with Ronda Rousey and, at the gala dinner, Oleksandr Usyk appeared to have the time of his life. Back in the UK, the career of Frazer Clarke hangs in the balance following another bruising defeat while Ben Whittaker - after a one-round victory - might be set for lift-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Simon, Spencer & Paul are joined by talkSPORT Fight Night Host Adam Catterall as they react to Oleksandr Usyk's update on his future! The boys also look back at Jeamie TKV's win over Frazer Clarke for the British Heavyweight Title, Ben Whittaker's debut under Eddie Hearn & much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's arguably the biggest fight card of the entire year, as the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" pay per view comes off in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to preview it  and have more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over all the title action coming up as they preview Saturday's DAZN PPV card from RiyadhDavid Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, 12 rounds, for Benavidez's WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight titles. A big moment for Benavidez in trying to get an undisputed shot with Dmitry Bivol.Next, Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney, 12 rounds, for Norman's WBO welterweight title in a showdown with two unbeaten American stars. Can Haney take the welteerweight punch and how will Norman fare against his best opponent to date?Also, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez, 12 rounds, WBC/WBO/WBA junior bantamweight titles. A highly underrated showdown in this one. Can Bam continue the roll he's been on?And unbeatens Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO lightweight title and the fourth of the four world title fights that lead the main card.Then, some newsAn official announcement of Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua, Dec. 19 on Netflix at Kaseya Center in Miami. The kickoff news conference is on Friday at the arena. We have takes.Next, Ryan Garcia went on social in a video and said he signed deal to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title Feb. 21. But…there's still a lot to iron out.And, Oleksandr Usyk makes a mild surprise and vacates WBO title. Therefore, he gives up undisputed status for second time; Fabio Wardley elevated to full WBO titleholder, but whom would he fight next?Staying with the heavyweights, Daniel Dubois pulled out of Frank Sanchez IBF heavyweight purse bid scheduled for Thursday. What does this mean for Sanchez.Next, former WBO junior middleweight titlist Tim Tszyu will return vs. Anthony Velazquez in a 10-round middleweight Dec. 17 in his hometown of Sydney, Australia, No Limit Boxing announced.  We discuss.And, finally, Golden Boy Boxing kicks off its 2026 schedule Jan. 16 with the discussed rematch between welterweight contenders Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. They battled to a majority draw in an action-packed battle last December. The co-feature is also a rematch of a July 24 draw between junior featherweights “Gucci” Manny Flores and Jorge Chavez. Dan gives you the latest.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

On this week's episode of Toe2Toe, Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by two special guests, American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin and British light‑heavyweight Ezra Taylor.Jermaine Franklin dives into the blockbuster news that Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in Miami this December, gives his take on Fabio Wardley becoming the new WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated, and shares insight on his own upcoming clash with Moses Itauma.Plus, Ezra Taylor breaks down Conor Benn's victory over Chris Eubank, looks ahead to his showdown with Willy Hutchison, and helps preview the explosive matchup between David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Mark Heath brings you another KOA special with friend of the show and new number one contender for the undisputed world heavyweight titles, Fabio Wardley. The duo reflect on his sensational win against Joseph Parker, the key points in the fight and how he felt as he fell to the floor after getting another stoppage victory. Then it's onto the man next in line - brilliant undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. The boys chat about facing Usyk, how Fab could win and where and when the fight might be. Buy KOA Live 3 tickets: https://dice.fm/event/53x788-kings-of-anglia-20th-dec-the-baths-ipswich-tickets Kings of Anglia is sponsored by Stardust Spirits. Get 20% OFF with promo code KOA at https://www.stardustspirits.co.uk/ Introducing our new sponsors at Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/ Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/ You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Will Fabio Wardley's stunning stoppage of Joseph Parker set up a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk in 2026? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down a dramatic night at the O2, where Wardley, behind on most scorecards, produced a sensational 10th-round finish. We hear from Wardley himself, plus his manager Dillian Whyte, trainer Ben Davison, and promoter Frank Warren.

"The Smashing Machine" is a biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion and received positive reviews for the performances, notably Johnson's committed and transformational work and Safdie's re-creation of the world of MMA and the UFC during its early days. Filmmaker Safdie was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renaissance man & filmmaker/actor Benny Safdie joins the boys to discuss his new film ‘The Smashing Machine’ (in theaters October 3rd), The Rock’s INSANE physical transformation (gaining 40lbs) & getting punched in the FACE