Podcast appearances and mentions of Oscar De La Hoya

One of the top pound for pound fighters in the sport is back and we're ready to discuss his title challenge and go over a bunch of fight news, as well on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter are back with all of their insight and takes.First, a preview of the Saturday night's Matchroom DAZN main event at Glendale, Ariz.Antonio Vargas vs. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBA bantamweight title. Bam is looking for another world title in a 3rd division with sights set on Naoya "the Monster" Inoue. But, can he get back the talented champ Vargas, who is admittedly never been in with a fighter like Bam? The boys debate it all. Then, some newsInternational Boxing Hall of Fame inductions are on Sunday in Verona, NY, 12 person class in five categories led by modern men: Gennadiy Golovkin, Nigel Benn and Antonio Tarver. Dan has much more on the HOF and the weekend and those being honored. Next, Golden Boy Promottions and Oscar De La Hoya sent Zuffa Boxing and parent company TKO a "cease and desist letter" related to the making of the proposed Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn massive bout, because they have not been included in the talks for the Sept. 12 fight, And, they claim Garcia is contractually bound to DAZN and cant fight on Paramount+ or Netflix, where they may do the fight. Not a surprising mess, once again, for Zuffa.And, then, MVP Promotions announces that WBC/WBA women's junior middleweight titleholder Mikaela Mayer and WBO titlist Chantelle Cameron, two of the best and most well-known female boxers, will meet to unify their titles on Aug. 29 (ESPN+ in U.S., Sky Sports in U.K.) at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England. A tremendous matchup on paper.Then, British promoter Boxxer has secured a deal with DAZN beginning August 8 at First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, England with British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion Troy Williamson defending in a rematch with Callum Simpson.  Almost comically, iVB Boxing has canceled a July 11 event at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, where they bragged they would challenge the all-time attendance record 135,132 for Tony Zale-Billy Pryor, a free card in Milwaukee in 1941. NO SHOCK!!!! Dan has more.And, Floyd Mayweather, at 49, who is mired in deep financial problems, will go through with a boxing exhibition he announced in early March against retired Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis on June 27 at Telekom Center in Athens, Greece. The six-round exhibition will headline the “Battle of Legends” event on DAZN PPV, it was announced on Wednesday.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

One of the top pound for pound fighters in the sport is back and we're ready to discuss his title challenge and go over a bunch of fight news, as well on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter are back with all of their insight and takes.First, a preview of the Saturday night's Matchroom DAZN main event at Glendale, Ariz.Antonio Vargas vs. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBA bantamweight title. Bam is looking for another world title in a 3rd division with sights set on Naoya "the Monster" Inoue. But, can he get back the talented champ Vargas, who is admittedly never been in with a fighter like Bam? The boys debate it all. Then, some newsInternational Boxing Hall of Fame inductions are on Sunday in Verona, NY, 12 person class in five categories led by modern men: Gennadiy Golovkin, Nigel Benn and Antonio Tarver. Dan has much more on the HOF and the weekend and those being honored. Next, Golden Boy Promottions and Oscar De La Hoya sent Zuffa Boxing and parent company TKO a "cease and desist letter" related to the making of the proposed Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn massive bout, because they have not been included in the talks for the Sept. 12 fight, And, they claim Garcia is contractually bound to DAZN and cant fight on Paramount+ or Netflix, where they may do the fight. Not a surprising mess, once again, for Zuffa.And, then, MVP Promotions announces that WBC/WBA women's junior middleweight titleholder Mikaela Mayer and WBO titlist Chantelle Cameron, two of the best and most well-known female boxers, will meet to unify their titles on Aug. 29 (ESPN+ in U.S., Sky Sports in U.K.) at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England. A tremendous matchup on paper.Then, British promoter Boxxer has secured a deal with DAZN beginning August 8 at First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, England with British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion Troy Williamson defending in a rematch with Callum Simpson.  Almost comically, iVB Boxing has canceled a July 11 event at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, where they bragged they would challenge the all-time attendance record 135,132 for Tony Zale-Billy Pryor, a free card in Milwaukee in 1941. NO SHOCK!!!! Dan has more.And, Floyd Mayweather, at 49, who is mired in deep financial problems, will go through with a boxing exhibition he announced in early March against retired Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis on June 27 at Telekom Center in Athens, Greece. The six-round exhibition will headline the “Battle of Legends” event on DAZN PPV, it was announced on Wednesday.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was a busy fight weekend in England, Japan and even Montreal and we're ready to go over it all and some fight news and great nostalgia on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and are full of takes and insight.Fisrt, a recap of Saturday's Zuffa Boxing Paramount+/Sky Sports main event in Bournemouth, EnglandChris Billam-Smith TKO 7 over Ryan Rozicki, cruiserweights. This was a wild slugfest won by Billam-Smith. Now, how big a fight will he get next? Next, a recap of the Saturday Kameda Promotions show in Tokoname, JapanMasamichi Yabuki W12 Rene Calixto and retains IBF flyweight title.Andrew Moloney edges out Willibaldo Garcia in 12 and wins IBF junior bantamweight titleAnd, John Riel Casimero TKO4 Luis Nery, featherweights We also recap Thursday night's  Eye of the Tiger/DAZN card in MontrealAlbert Ramirez W12 Lerrone Richards, retains WBA interim light heavyweight title. A TREMENDOUSLY controversial decision according to Big Dan. And, Jhon Orobio and Imam Khataev won on the undercard.Next, some newsFormer middleweight and junior middleweight titlist Demetrius Andrade is returning to the ring for the first time in 2½ years on July 24th. We have more.Next, Dana White at his post fight presser after Saturday's card in England agains insisted he/Zuffa will be the promoter for Joshua-Fury, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say otherwise. We go over the "preschool fighting over the toy."Also, Zuffa announces their next overseas show – August 8 at 3Arena in Dublin. Etinosa Oliha vs. Aaron McKenna headliner for the vacant IBF middleweight title and middleweight Callum Walsh vs. Tyler Denny in the co-feature.Dan has learned junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell, out of action since his only loss in April 2025, will be back on the Lamont Roach Jr.-William Zepeda card Aug. 1 (DAZN, TNT, truTV).And, it's official: Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili for undisputed women's junior welterweight title Sept. 5 (DAZN) at 82,000-seat Croke Park in Dublin. The presser was Friday and it will be the first boxing event there since Muhammad Ali KO11Alvin “Blue” Lewis July 19, 1972.Finally, the guys look back on the historic Oscar De La Hoya win over legend Julio Cesar Chavez on June 7, 1996. It was the "passing of the torch" fight in Mexican boxing history with a twsit on it. Dan explains the siginificance. And, we go over other nostalgia from Lennox Lewis to Iran Barkley to Miguel Cotto on this day, too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was a busy fight weekend in England, Japan and even Montreal and we're ready to go over it all and some fight news and great nostalgia on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and are full of takes and insight.Fisrt, a recap of Saturday's Zuffa Boxing Paramount+/Sky Sports main event in Bournemouth, EnglandChris Billam-Smith TKO 7 over Ryan Rozicki, cruiserweights. This was a wild slugfest won by Billam-Smith. Now, how big a fight will he get next? Next, a recap of the Saturday Kameda Promotions show in Tokoname, JapanMasamichi Yabuki W12 Rene Calixto and retains IBF flyweight title.Andrew Moloney edges out Willibaldo Garcia in 12 and wins IBF junior bantamweight titleAnd, John Riel Casimero TKO4 Luis Nery, featherweights We also recap Thursday night's  Eye of the Tiger/DAZN card in MontrealAlbert Ramirez W12 Lerrone Richards, retains WBA interim light heavyweight title. A TREMENDOUSLY controversial decision according to Big Dan. And, Jhon Orobio and Imam Khataev won on the undercard.Next, some newsFormer middleweight and junior middleweight titlist Demetrius Andrade is returning to the ring for the first time in 2½ years on July 24th. We have more.Next, Dana White at his post fight presser after Saturday's card in England agains insisted he/Zuffa will be the promoter for Joshua-Fury, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say otherwise. We go over the "preschool fighting over the toy."Also, Zuffa announces their next overseas show – August 8 at 3Arena in Dublin. Etinosa Oliha vs. Aaron McKenna headliner for the vacant IBF middleweight title and middleweight Callum Walsh vs. Tyler Denny in the co-feature.Dan has learned junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell, out of action since his only loss in April 2025, will be back on the Lamont Roach Jr.-William Zepeda card Aug. 1 (DAZN, TNT, truTV).And, it's official: Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili for undisputed women's junior welterweight title Sept. 5 (DAZN) at 82,000-seat Croke Park in Dublin. The presser was Friday and it will be the first boxing event there since Muhammad Ali KO11Alvin “Blue” Lewis July 19, 1972.Finally, the guys look back on the historic Oscar De La Hoya win over legend Julio Cesar Chavez on June 7, 1996. It was the "passing of the torch" fight in Mexican boxing history with a twsit on it. Dan explains the siginificance. And, we go over other nostalgia from Lennox Lewis to Iran Barkley to Miguel Cotto on this day, too.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 (1:57) - Usyk stops Verhoeven in controversial fashion (22:48) - What's next for Usyk: Verhoeven rematch or Kabayel? (27:00) - Is Usyk done as an elite fighter? (34:30) - Frank Sanchez knocks out Richard Torrez Jr.  (38:24) - How does boxing fix its pacing problem? (44:31) - Hamzah Sheeraz def. Alem Begic to win title at 168 (48:22) - Jack Catterall def. Giyasov (52:46) - Amari Jones shined on Friday night  (54:38) - Oscar De La Hoya didnt confirm Ryan vs. Benn? 

This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (1:57) - Usyk stops Verhoeven in controversial fashion (22:48) - What's next for Usyk: Verhoeven rematch or Kabayel? (27:00) - Is Usyk done as an elite fighter? (34:30) - Frank Sanchez knocks out Richard Torrez Jr.  (38:24) - How does boxing fix its pacing problem? (44:31) - Hamzah Sheeraz def. Alem Begic to win title at 168 (48:22) - Jack Catterall def. Giyasov (52:46) - Amari Jones shined on Friday night  (54:38) - Oscar De La Hoya didnt confirm Ryan vs. Benn? 

Hoy abrimos el debate a raíz de lo que le preguntaron a Oscar De La Hoya sobre si su pareja lo tiene “controlado”. ¿Quién lleva el mando en tu relación?¿Eres tú el que controla… o te están controlando?¿Dónde está la línea entre liderazgo y control? Un tema real que toca dinámicas de poder, confianza y respeto en parejaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José María Fernández 'el pirru' contó en una entrevista como surgió su polémico romance con Ana Bárbara, varios años atrás. Hablamos con Victoria, la doble de Giorgina Rodríguez, que nos cuenta su curiosa historia. Thalía lanzó su nuevo disco en un tremendo encuentro con sus fanáticos de Los Ángeles.

BraveMaker Podcast 311 — LIVE on YouTubeFeaturing the creative team behind Two Weeks, One FoolLogline:When a man grows suspicious that the girl he's seeing is a stripper, his investigation takes a shocking turn when he crashes one of her performances.Join us for a lively conversation with four dynamic filmmakers bringing Two Weeks, One Fool to life:• Airric Qualls – Actor, producer, screenwriter, and director from Sacramento, CA. Airric is the co-creator of AK Film Group and producing partner of 11th Hour Creatives, where he develops bold, character-driven stories across film and digital media.• Hugo F. Martínez – A Bay Area first-generation Mexican-American filmmaker whose multidisciplinary expertise spans Production Design, Art Direction, Set Design, Prop Fabrication, Carpentry, and Practical FX. His creative fingerprints can be seen in projects like the horror thriller “Blood Wine” (starring Amanda Detmer of Empire) and Hogar HGTV's “El Sabor de Aaron,” a competition cooking show featuring celebrity chef Aaron Sánchez with guest judge Oscar De La Hoya.• Michaela P. Shelton – Bay Area filmmaker, actress, and writer best known as the creator and producer of Reckless Behavior: The Series, the hit dramedy about millennial life in the Bay Area—now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. She also produces short films and centers underrepresented voices with authentic, relatable storytelling.• Derrick Hogan Jr. – Born and raised in the Bay Area, Derrick brings a rich background in sports and theatre to his work in film and television. His mission: climb as far as he can in the industry while staying grounded in the community that shaped him.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesErrol Spence Jr.'s long rumored bout with Tim Tszyu being tabbed for July 26 in Australia Devin Haney stuck without an opponent after Shakur Stevenson exposes fake negotiations. Hearn also not interested. Janibek Alimkhanuly expects WBO suspension to be lifted Jermell Charlo in Talks with Sebastian Fundora Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in advanced talks to stage two-fight seriesRichardson Hitchins vacates 140 pound title, will move up to 147. EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownJarrell Miller vs. Lenier Pero, Tsendbaatar ‘Chinggis Khaan' Erdenebat vs. Cobia Breedy O'Shaquie Foster vs. Raymond FordBam Rodriguez vs. Antonio VargasShane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii BohachukAmari Jones vs. Vincenzo GualtieriKeyshawn David s vs. Nahir Albright Ezra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Quick HitsMVP Signings Grade: Argentina's WBO, WBA, and IBF light flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez, 22-1-1 (8 KOs)Mexico's WBC light flyweight beltholder Lourdes Juarez, 39-4 (5 KOs)Mexico's IBF super flyweight titlist Irma Garcia, 26-5-1 (6 KOs)Mexico's junior featherweight contender Mayelli Flores, 13-1-1 (4 KOs);WBA mandatory challenger at bantamweight, Brittany Sims, 9-3 (5 KOs)Leading junior featherweight prospect Iyana Verduzco, 7-0 (1 KO)Lawrence Okolie tests positive for PEDsKyrone Davis signs with Rising Star (Cornflake) and tops June show in PhiladelphiaRead the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Boxing Legends REACT To Oscar De La Hoya's Death Sentence

The boxing world is heating up and we've got all the latest news, fight previews, and breaking drama on this episode of Ringside Reporter. We kick things off with a full preview of the highly anticipated showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani — a potential mega-fight that could shake up the lower weight divisions. We also recap recent action, including Jarrell Miller vs. Lenier Pero and Julio César Chávez Jr. taking on Jhon Caicedo. In boxing news: DAZN and Premier Boxing Champions agree to a major 3-year deal Oscar De La Hoya gives Ali Act testimony Richardson Hitchins vacates the IBF title Lawrence Okolie fails a drug test, canceling his fight with Tony Yoka Teofimo Lopez turns down a title shot to move to welterweight Rising star Moses Itauma set to headline the O2 Arena Plus: Floyd Mayweather Jr. returns against Mike Zambidis WBC President sparks controversy over Terence Crawford Prince Naseem Hamed fires shots at Ben Whittaker Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu targeted for Australia Trainer Eddy Reynoso downplays a clash between Canelo Álvarez and David Benavidez If you're a hardcore boxing fan, this is the episode you don't want to miss.

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in the UFC and MMA world right now, including major drama surrounding Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez, plus the latest on a possible Conor McGregor comeback.Schaub reacts to Ortega's recent comments and explains why the situation might be a bad look, while also diving into the ongoing “Real Housewives of the UFC” style drama taking over headlines. He also discusses rumors around McGregor's return, potential fight timelines, and what it would mean for the UFC landscape.The episode also covers fighter pay debates, reactions to comments from figures like Oscar De La Hoya, and how organizations like the UFC—led by Dana White—are navigating increasing pressure around contracts and earnings.Plus: Arman Tsarukyan vs Ilia Topuria buildup, Colby Covington talk, Paddy Pimblett rumors, and more fight news across the MMA world.If you're looking for the latest UFC news, breakdowns, and unfiltered takes—this episode has it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

Oscar De La Hoya CLOWNS Floyd Mayweather On IG Live

Boxing Legends React To Oscar De La Hoya's Insane Sentence

Oscar De La Hoya EXPOSES Floyd Mayweather For Being Broke

New Heated Footage Between Oscar De La Hoya & Canelo Alvarez Goes Viral

The boxing world is heating up and Ringside Reporter is breaking it ALL down

We're back wtih a championship PPV showdown in Las Vegas, a heavyweight rising star in Manchester, England and a former world champion joins us in conversation on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First they talk the Saturday "PBC on Prime PPV" in Las VegasSebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, 12 rounds, for Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title. Fundora with the massive height and reach, but the veteran Thurman could pose a threat. On the undercard Yoenis Tellez vs. Brian Mendoza, 10 rounds, junior middleweights and Yoenli Hernandez vs. Terrell Gausha, 10 rounds, middleweights. Plus, we have big Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Cesar Navarro, 10 rounds, heavyweights  Then, Saturday's Queensberry main event on DAZN in ManchesterUnbeaten Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Dan is intrigued as this is the first "real guy" Itauma is in with in his 2026 debut. Then it's Tim Tszyu in an interview with DanTszyu fights Denis Nurja in a 10-rounder at 157 live on Prime Video on April 4 US prime time (April 5 in Wollongong, Australia) looking to set up planned summer Errol Spnece Jr. fight. Hear them discuss why Tszyu wants to risk the bigger payday fighting this bout in his homeland? Next, Some NEWSGolden Boy Promotions and DAZN announce a new multi-year rights deal after a very long negotiation. Dan's sources tell him it's a 2-year deal with option language for an extension. They discuss what it could mean, pricewise, for fans paying for DAZN, too.Some good news- Isis Sio, 19-year-old the novice female junior flyweight who was  brutally knocked out on Saturday night, is out of a medically induced coma and has been almost miraculously been released from the hospital just days later.On Tuesday, the U.S. House in voice vote (massively bipartisan) passed the Zuffa Boxing-based "Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act." Soon a Senate vote will come before it would go the president's desk to be signed into law. Oscar De La Hoya says he will be in Washington speaking with Senators hoping to stop it. We have more.Also, the IBF announced it has formally stripped Jai Opetaia of its cruiserweight title 2 weeks after it withdrew sanction of his March 8 bout vs. Brandon Glanton on the Zuffa Boxing card. This story is far from over, however.IBF featherweight titleholder Angelo Leo will take on mandatory challenger Ra'eese Aleem on May 9 (DAZN) on a Salita Promotions card at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. We have the details.And, off his win last Saturday, WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames indicated on social media that he is moving up to super middleweight following his rout of Austin Williams last Saturday. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back wtih a championship PPV showdown in Las Vegas, a heavyweight rising star in Manchester, England and a former world champion joins us in conversation on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First they talk the Saturday "PBC on Prime PPV" in Las VegasSebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, 12 rounds, for Fundora's WBC junior middleweight title. Fundora with the massive height and reach, but the veteran Thurman could pose a threat. On the undercard Yoenis Tellez vs. Brian Mendoza, 10 rounds, junior middleweights and Yoenli Hernandez vs. Terrell Gausha, 10 rounds, middleweights. Plus, we have big Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Cesar Navarro, 10 rounds, heavyweights  Then, Saturday's Queensberry main event on DAZN in ManchesterUnbeaten Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Dan is intrigued as this is the first "real guy" Itauma is in with in his 2026 debut. Then it's Tim Tszyu in an interview with DanTszyu fights Denis Nurja in a 10-rounder at 157 live on Prime Video on April 4 US prime time (April 5 in Wollongong, Australia) looking to set up planned summer Errol Spnece Jr. fight. Hear them discuss why Tszyu wants to risk the bigger payday fighting this bout in his homeland? Next, Some NEWSGolden Boy Promotions and DAZN announce a new multi-year rights deal after a very long negotiation. Dan's sources tell him it's a 2-year deal with option language for an extension. They discuss what it could mean, pricewise, for fans paying for DAZN, too.Some good news- Isis Sio, 19-year-old the novice female junior flyweight who was  brutally knocked out on Saturday night, is out of a medically induced coma and has been almost miraculously been released from the hospital just days later.On Tuesday, the U.S. House in voice vote (massively bipartisan) passed the Zuffa Boxing-based "Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act." Soon a Senate vote will come before it would go the president's desk to be signed into law. Oscar De La Hoya says he will be in Washington speaking with Senators hoping to stop it. We have more.Also, the IBF announced it has formally stripped Jai Opetaia of its cruiserweight title 2 weeks after it withdrew sanction of his March 8 bout vs. Brandon Glanton on the Zuffa Boxing card. This story is far from over, however.IBF featherweight titleholder Angelo Leo will take on mandatory challenger Ra'eese Aleem on May 9 (DAZN) on a Salita Promotions card at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. We have the details.And, off his win last Saturday, WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames indicated on social media that he is moving up to super middleweight following his rout of Austin Williams last Saturday. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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.

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.

This episode dives into the biggest boxing news of 2026 so far — including major fight results, rising stars, and the growing conflict between Oscar De La Hoya and Vergil Ortiz Jr.We analyze key performances across the sport, including Shakur Stevenson's dominant win over Teofimo Lopez Jr., Ryan Garcia's championship victory over Mario Barrios, and the fights that are reshaping the rankings this year.We also discuss the controversial legal dispute between Golden Boy Promotions and Vergil Ortiz Jr., which could derail one of the most anticipated fights in the welterweight division.If you're a serious boxing fan, this episode covers everything you need to know about the biggest fights, the biggest headlines, and what could be next for the sport.Join Alfonso and Rick, the most electrifying, insightful, and knowledgeable boxing hosts on the planet, as they break down everything happening in the world of boxing. If you're a true fight fan who wants real talk, this is the only show you need.

Jai Opetaia's quest for ‘undisputed' recognition hit a snag when the IBF belatedly refused to sanction his bout with Brandon Glanton. Will his allegiance to Zuffa mean he'll have to rethink his ambitions? We catch up on the ongoing developments with Vergil Ortiz, who was seemingly close to fighting Jaron Ennis, in his quest to unshackle himself from Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy promotions. Alex and Matt were this week at the BBBoC annual awards and again, it proved to be a wonderful afternoon with love and appreciation aplenty in the room. And finally, we look ahead to this weekend's showdown between Anthony Cacace and Jazza Dickens. Thanks, as always, for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Jesse James LeijaTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know San Antonio's very own Jesse James Leija. Jesse is a 2-time world champion boxer; having won the WBC belt in 1994 and the IBA belt in 1998. In this episode, we chat about growing up in San Antonio, and the series of events that led him to become a fighter. We also dive into a couple of his fights; especially his 4-fight series against Azuma Nelson. The Champ explains the difference between being a 'tough' fighter, and a 'smart' fighter, and then we jump into why his father was his trainer for Jesse's entire career. Along the way, Jesse James shares stories of hanging out with Sylvester Stallone, and even how he managed to sneak his way into a meeting with Muhammad Ali himself! I ask him about some of his other fights with Sugar Shane Mosely, Louie Espinoza, Arturo Gatti, and Oscar De La Hoya; before we trade opinions on the new spectacle of "boxing" involving Jake Paul, and what that is doing to the sport of boxing. Jesse James Leija is an advocate for mental health, started The Miracle League of San Antonio, owns Leija Boxing and Fitness gym, has the longest running charity golf tournament in San Antonio, and even started his own charitable foundation called The Leija Family Foundation. We touch on ALL of these things and more! Jesse James Leija has been a fixture in the city and is a name I have known for as far back as I can remember. It was an honor to speak with such a fantastic steward of my hometown. THIS IS EPISODE #500! THANK YOU, STREETWALKERS!!

A Tremendous performance by Ryan Garcia leads the weekend and we talk about his long awaited world title win on Saturday night in Vegas, plus the rest of the PPV card, a win for Leigh Wood in his all British showdown and some very intriguing fight news too 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 go over it all.The start with the Ring mag DAZN PPV card Saturday night in Las Vegas ,as Ryan Garcia dominated Mario Barrios over 12 and wins the WBC welterweight crown. It was a great performance by "King Ry" and we dissect why.Next the Richardson Hitchins IBF 140 lb. defense with Oscar Duarte was canceled Saturday late morning in Vegas. Dan has the latest on what happened and why the conspiracy theorists should PIPE DOWN.Also, Gary Antuanne Russell W12 over Andy Hiraoka, and keeps the WBA junior welterweight crownFrank Martin had a draw with Nahir Albright in a junior welterweight clash.Bektemir Melikuziev deeats Sena Agbeko,and keeps WBA "Continental" super middleweight crownPlus Amari Jones and Mohammed Alakel get KOs, but American heayweight Joshua Edwards struggled over six rounds with his opponent, Brandon Colantonio.Next the Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event Saturday in Nottingham, EnglandLeigh Wood won an easy 12 rounder for the most part with Josh Warrington, in their junor lightweight rematch. Could it have been both of their final fights?Next, some NEWSHall of famer Floyd Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, announces he will exit retirement for an official fight later this summer after his spring exhibition with Mike Tyson slated for Afrrica.... WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!Next, in something of shocker, British welterweight star Conor Benn has signed with Zuffa Boxing, they announced on Friday. Per Dan's sources it is one-fight deal worth a staggering $15 million to fight by the end of May.  There are lots of takes, including T.J. pointing out that Zuffa is not raally revolutionizing anything... they're just like all the other promotions competing for fighters and willing to overpay to do it.And finally unified cruiserweight titleholder Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and David Benavidez, the WBC light heavyweight titleholder moving up in weight, met he media on Saturday morning in Las Vegas to officially announce their May 2 PBC on Prime Video PPV fight, which will take place T-Mobile Arena.Dan has some thoughts on the kickoff presser.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

A Tremendous performance by Ryan Garcia leads the weekend and we talk about his long awaited world title win on Saturday night in Vegas, plus the rest of the PPV card, a win for Leigh Wood in his all British showdown and some very intriguing fight news too 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 go over it all.The start with the Ring mag DAZN PPV card Saturday night in Las Vegas ,as Ryan Garcia dominated Mario Barrios over 12 and wins the WBC welterweight crown. It was a great performance by "King Ry" and we dissect why.Next the Richardson Hitchins IBF 140 lb. defense with Oscar Duarte was canceled Saturday late morning in Vegas. Dan has the latest on what happened and why the conspiracy theorists should PIPE DOWN.Also, Gary Antuanne Russell W12 over Andy Hiraoka, and keeps the WBA junior welterweight crownFrank Martin had a draw with Nahir Albright in a junior welterweight clash.Bektemir Melikuziev deeats Sena Agbeko,and keeps WBA "Continental" super middleweight crownPlus Amari Jones and Mohammed Alakel get KOs, but American heayweight Joshua Edwards struggled over six rounds with his opponent, Brandon Colantonio.Next the Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event Saturday in Nottingham, EnglandLeigh Wood won an easy 12 rounder for the most part with Josh Warrington, in their junor lightweight rematch. Could it have been both of their final fights?Next, some NEWSHall of famer Floyd Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, announces he will exit retirement for an official fight later this summer after his spring exhibition with Mike Tyson slated for Afrrica.... WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!Next, in something of shocker, British welterweight star Conor Benn has signed with Zuffa Boxing, they announced on Friday. Per Dan's sources it is one-fight deal worth a staggering $15 million to fight by the end of May.  There are lots of takes, including T.J. pointing out that Zuffa is not raally revolutionizing anything... they're just like all the other promotions competing for fighters and willing to overpay to do it.And finally unified cruiserweight titleholder Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and David Benavidez, the WBC light heavyweight titleholder moving up in weight, met he media on Saturday morning in Las Vegas to officially announce their May 2 PBC on Prime Video PPV fight, which will take place T-Mobile Arena.Dan has some thoughts on the kickoff presser.Hear it 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:Brittany Goossen Brown Joins the ShowNews and NotesRyan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios full preview. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Vergil Ortiz Ends Without Resolution, Parties to ReconveneConor Benn defects from Matchroom to Zuffa in SHOCKING announcement. Eddie Hearn is hurt.WBO Suspends Middleweight Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly For One Year For Positive Drug Test, Does NOT Strip Title. Bentley-Saavedra Interim Title Bout OrderedFloyd Mayweather coming out of retirement for a professional bout.Jermell Charlo contacted Eddie Hearn about fighting Jaron Ennis.DAZN and Matchroom Boxing agree new five-year deal. EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownLeigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Ryan Garcia vs. Mario BarriosClaressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-DezurnEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Booking the Territory: Ezra's TakesEzra gives his thoughts on Zuffa Boxing, Dana White vs. Turki Alalshikh, and DAZN vs. Golden BoyQuick HitsTeofimo Lopez moving up to welterweight, keeping father as trainerAlbert Bell-Andy Cruz IBF 135lbs title eliminator formally orderedImane Khelif Willing to Undergo Genetic Testing in Bid to Compete in 2028 Olympics. The purse bid for the IBF Featherweight Championship bout between Angelo Leo and mandatory Ra'eese Aleem was won by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. Curmel Moton will face Wilfredo Flores on February 28 on a manny Pacquiao Promotions card. Rising featherweight prospect Christopher “The Hitman” Houston has signed a multi-fight deal with Jimmy Adams Promotions, and will be featured on Country Box.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It's an intriguing weekend of fights and we're ready to go over it all from Las Vegas to England and back to Detroit on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack/Newsletter with their insight and analysis.First, Saturday's Ring magazine DAZN PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las VegasMario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia, 12 rounds, for Barrios' WBC welterweight title, There are more questions than answers about both of these guys, but mainly for Garcia in this one. What kind of fighter is he still? We're about to find out.The co feature is Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte, 12 rounds, for Hitchins' IBF junior welterweight title and Gary Antuanne Russell meets Andy Hiraoka, 12 rounds, for Russell's WBA junior welterweight title. We have takes and could these two meet in a unification bout?Dan also has quick insight on:Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsBektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko, 10 rounds, super middleweightsAmari Jones vs. Luis Arias, 10 rounds, middleweightsJoshua Edwards vs. Brandon Colantonio, 6 rounds, heavyweightsMohammed Alakel vs. David Calabro, 6 rounds, junior lightweightsThen, it's Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Nottingham, EnglandLeigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington, rematch, 12 rounds, junior lightweights. This will have an atmosphere and let's see if the fight lives up to the build up. Wood won easily the first time. And, also, Sunday's Salita Promotions DAZN main event in DetroitClaressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn, rematch, 10 rounds, for Shields' women's undisputed heavyweight title. She's arguably the top women's fighter of this generation, but she doesn't punch that hard and has had very little challenges recently. This bout is a rematch and let's see if Shields is dominant again. Next, some newsGolden Boy and Team Vergil Ortiz are set for Friday hearing in Las Vegas on their lawsuit battles and the temporary restraining order that GB got to stop Ortiz, for now, from negotiating without him. We have more on the situation. Meanwhile, Golden Boy announces March 14 "one-off" card with DAZN at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California-Arnold Barboza Jr. will move up to welterweight and face Kenneth Sims Jr.in the main eventAlso: WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo defends vs. Jesus Haro but not the three-belt unification originally planned vs. WBC titlist Melvin JerusalemPlus, women's undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora vs. WBA interim titlist Viviana Ruiz Corredor  Next, the announcement that Manny Pacquiao, age 47, will face former junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round welterweight exhibition bout on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Industry Media and Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions announced on Tuesday night.  Ready? WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!And, Queensberry Promotions had the official announcement that WBO heavyweight titleholder Fabio Wardley will make his first defense against British countryman and former IBF titlist Daniel Dubois on May 9 at Co-Op Live in Manchester, England.It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's an intriguing weekend of fights and we're ready to go over it all from Las Vegas to England and back to Detroit on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack/Newsletter with their insight and analysis.First, Saturday's Ring magazine DAZN PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las VegasMario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia, 12 rounds, for Barrios' WBC welterweight title, There are more questions than answers about both of these guys, but mainly for Garcia in this one. What kind of fighter is he still? We're about to find out.The co feature is Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte, 12 rounds, for Hitchins' IBF junior welterweight title and Gary Antuanne Russell meets Andy Hiraoka, 12 rounds, for Russell's WBA junior welterweight title. We have takes and could these two meet in a unification bout?Dan also has quick insight on:Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsBektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko, 10 rounds, super middleweightsAmari Jones vs. Luis Arias, 10 rounds, middleweightsJoshua Edwards vs. Brandon Colantonio, 6 rounds, heavyweightsMohammed Alakel vs. David Calabro, 6 rounds, junior lightweightsThen, it's Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Nottingham, EnglandLeigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington, rematch, 12 rounds, junior lightweights. This will have an atmosphere and let's see if the fight lives up to the build up. Wood won easily the first time. And, also, Sunday's Salita Promotions DAZN main event in DetroitClaressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn, rematch, 10 rounds, for Shields' women's undisputed heavyweight title. She's arguably the top women's fighter of this generation, but she doesn't punch that hard and has had very little challenges recently. This bout is a rematch and let's see if Shields is dominant again. Next, some newsGolden Boy and Team Vergil Ortiz are set for Friday hearing in Las Vegas on their lawsuit battles and the temporary restraining order that GB got to stop Ortiz, for now, from negotiating without him. We have more on the situation. Meanwhile, Golden Boy announces March 14 "one-off" card with DAZN at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California-Arnold Barboza Jr. will move up to welterweight and face Kenneth Sims Jr.in the main eventAlso: WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo defends vs. Jesus Haro but not the three-belt unification originally planned vs. WBC titlist Melvin JerusalemPlus, women's undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora vs. WBA interim titlist Viviana Ruiz Corredor  Next, the announcement that Manny Pacquiao, age 47, will face former junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round welterweight exhibition bout on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Industry Media and Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions announced on Tuesday night.  Ready? WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!And, Queensberry Promotions had the official announcement that WBO heavyweight titleholder Fabio Wardley will make his first defense against British countryman and former IBF titlist Daniel Dubois on May 9 at Co-Op Live in Manchester, England.It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Billy C interviews Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas during a pre Canelo-Jacobs event.

BALANCE OF POWER | SUPREME SHAKUR | JOSH KELLY | TYSON FURY | BALL vs FIGUEROA As 2026 gathers pace in the boxing world, figures like Dana White, Eddie Hearn, Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya are jostling for power. Will those sizeable egos be able to work together or are we facing a new battle: Zuffa vs DAZN? Shakur Stevenson turned on the style to dominate Teofimo Lopez and signal his arrival amongst the pound-for-pound elite. In the UK, Josh Kelly surprised plenty when he boxed the perfect fight to win a world title in Newcastle and, bracing for his return, Tyson Fury prepares to become the new face of Netflix. Our trip back in time lands in 1974, in a talent-rich Paris no less, for a battle between Carlos Monzon and Jose Napoles. Read the Thomas Hauser piece on Zuffa Boxing here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/28/zuffa-boxing-contract-dana-white-reform?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ganó títulos, cambió el boxeo y aun así fue olvidado. Pocos recuerdan que El Maromero Páez fue uno de los mejores peso pluma de la historia. Desde su origen circense hasta su caída física y emocional, este video revela por qué México aún le debe una deuda histórica. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #362: Cayden Griffiths (7-0, 6 KOs) is a 19-year-old professional boxer currently competing in the super welterweight division and signed to Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. Griffiths achieved success in the amateurs, including junior golden gloves championship, junior Olympic Silver Medals, National PAL championship, and more. Follow Cayden on social media @CaydenGriffiths. CONNECT WITH US: All Show Links

TANK GOES MISSING | ORTIZ vs OSCAR | CRUZ vs MURATELLA | ZUFFA MAKE MOVES The career of Gervonta ‘Tank' Davis is surely over following the latest charges placed against his name… That he's nowhere to be found won't help, either. Zuffa prepare to show the boxing world what they've made of but is the signing of Jai Opetaia a more accurate indicator of their long-term plans? Vergil Ortiz made his own plans clear when he filed a lawsuit against Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy. Whether the world's appetite is really there for a Boots Ennis showdown remains to be seen. Elsewhere there's more grandiose plans to break attendance records and we look ahead to this weekend's terrific Cruz-Muratella showdown. And, in this week, it's back to 1981 for a cultured exhibition from a peak Alexis Arguello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with Big Dan Rafael feeling better to go over the light weekend of action and TONS of interesting news on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan to go over it all.First, they recap Friday night's Golden Boy/DAZN card in Palm Desert, Calif.Middleweight Raul Curiel W10 Jordan Panthen. This main event was a mess to make and we explain. Next, some newsCanelo Alvarez and Turki Alashikh announce he will return September 15th in Riyadh. Who's the likely opponent? How many more times do we see Canelo, etc?Next, It's fight week for first Zuffa Boxing and Paramount+ event and on Friday they made a major move, announcing the signing of lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. That's a BIG move, but what does it mean for his next couple of fights?Then, Vergil Ortiz has sued Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar De La Hoya on Thursday for breach of contract and interference with earnings in U.S. District Court in Nevada. Ortiz seeks that the court upholds his claim that his promotional agreement is terminated and he can make his own deal to fight Jaron "Boots" Ennis if he wants.Also, an arrest warrant issued for Gervonta Davis by Miami Gardens, Florida, police related to the alleged domestic violence incident that led to him being dropped from the Jake Paul exhibition. However, no one can find him.Next, the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia PPV main event officially announced for February 21st at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. Not official yet but Richardson Hitchins-Oscar Duarte and Gary A. Russell-Hiraoka planned for undercard in title bouts at 140 lb.Finally, rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma of England injured, fight with Jermaine Franklin that was to take place this coming Saturday was postponed until March 28th. We have more.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are back with Big Dan Rafael feeling better to go over the light weekend of action and TONS of interesting news on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan to go over it all.First, they recap Friday night's Golden Boy/DAZN card in Palm Desert, Calif.Middleweight Raul Curiel W10 Jordan Panthen. This main event was a mess to make and we explain. Next, some newsCanelo Alvarez and Turki Alashikh announce he will return September 15th in Riyadh. Who's the likely opponent? How many more times do we see Canelo, etc?Next, It's fight week for first Zuffa Boxing and Paramount+ event and on Friday they made a major move, announcing the signing of lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. That's a BIG move, but what does it mean for his next couple of fights?Then, Vergil Ortiz has sued Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar De La Hoya on Thursday for breach of contract and interference with earnings in U.S. District Court in Nevada. Ortiz seeks that the court upholds his claim that his promotional agreement is terminated and he can make his own deal to fight Jaron "Boots" Ennis if he wants.Also, an arrest warrant issued for Gervonta Davis by Miami Gardens, Florida, police related to the alleged domestic violence incident that led to him being dropped from the Jake Paul exhibition. However, no one can find him.Next, the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia PPV main event officially announced for February 21st at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. Not official yet but Richardson Hitchins-Oscar Duarte and Gary A. Russell-Hiraoka planned for undercard in title bouts at 140 lb.Finally, rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma of England injured, fight with Jermaine Franklin that was to take place this coming Saturday was postponed until March 28th. We have more.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Two exciting KOs in main events in both Germany and Brooklyn, NY headline our latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with their insight and analysis.First, they recap Saturday's Fresh Productions PPV main event from Brooklyn, New YorkDalton Smith TKO5 Subriel Matias, wins WBC junior welterweight title in a wild, short fight. The boys go over the stoppage and what does it mean short term for Smith? Then, a recap of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN fights from Oberhausen, GermanyAgit Kabayel stops Damian Knyba in three rounds for Kabayel's WBC interim heavyweight title. Tremendous atmosphere and Kabayel delivers another KO. Now what for him? Also, earlier on the card Jadier Herrera TKO8 Ricardo Nunez, and wins the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. Big things ahead for the Cuban, Herrera? Also, the guys have a brief recap of Tapia Promotions event on Friday night in Albuquerque, NMTwo of the late Hall of Fame three-division champion Johnny Tapia's sons won their professional debuts, junior middleweight Johnny Tapia Jr. and super middleweight Nicco Tapia. Dan has more. Then, some newsThe Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis disastrous negotiations are more sorted than a week of "Days of Our Lives." Dan goes over the obstacles with $$ for Oscar De La Hoya and his fighter Ortiz at the crux of it.Next, Dana White in an interview with Stephen A. Smith announced the Zuffa Boxing main event for its first Paramount+ card on January 23. It's an underwhelming junior middleweight Callum Walsh vs. former world title challenger Carlos Ocampo  Per Dan;s reporting, unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will forgo a tune-up fight and go straight to the massive financial bout May 2nd with David Benavidez  And, the IBF denies Lewis Crocker's request for an optional welterweight title fight, and they will order a Liam Paro mandatory fight instead. Dan explains.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Two exciting KOs in main events in both Germany and Brooklyn, NY headline our latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with their insight and analysis.First, they recap Saturday's Fresh Productions PPV main event from Brooklyn, New YorkDalton Smith TKO5 Subriel Matias, wins WBC junior welterweight title in a wild, short fight. The boys go over the stoppage and what does it mean short term for Smith? Then, a recap of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN fights from Oberhausen, GermanyAgit Kabayel stops Damian Knyba in three rounds for Kabayel's WBC interim heavyweight title. Tremendous atmosphere and Kabayel delivers another KO. Now what for him? Also, earlier on the card Jadier Herrera TKO8 Ricardo Nunez, and wins the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. Big things ahead for the Cuban, Herrera? Also, the guys have a brief recap of Tapia Promotions event on Friday night in Albuquerque, NMTwo of the late Hall of Fame three-division champion Johnny Tapia's sons won their professional debuts, junior middleweight Johnny Tapia Jr. and super middleweight Nicco Tapia. Dan has more. Then, some newsThe Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis disastrous negotiations are more sorted than a week of "Days of Our Lives." Dan goes over the obstacles with $$ for Oscar De La Hoya and his fighter Ortiz at the crux of it.Next, Dana White in an interview with Stephen A. Smith announced the Zuffa Boxing main event for its first Paramount+ card on January 23. It's an underwhelming junior middleweight Callum Walsh vs. former world title challenger Carlos Ocampo  Per Dan;s reporting, unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will forgo a tune-up fight and go straight to the massive financial bout May 2nd with David Benavidez  And, the IBF denies Lewis Crocker's request for an optional welterweight title fight, and they will order a Liam Paro mandatory fight instead. Dan explains.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back and we finally have a weekend with multiple compelling fights on separate cards in both London and Mexico and we're ready to preview those, plus a bonafide light heavyweight star is on the show for the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all. They start with the preview of the Boxxer/Matchroom DAZN PPV card Saturday in LondonChris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, rematch, 12 rounds, middleweights. It was an amazing first fight in April and now, they are back again before the end of 2025 to slug it out again. The gents discuss.There's also more on the undercard with Jack Catterall vs. Ekow Essuman, 12 rounds, welterweights and Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby, 12 rounds, junior welterweights.Next, we preview the Zanfer Promotions/Top Rank card on TR Classics FAST channel in San Luis Potosi, MexicoRafael Espinoza returns to meet Arnold Khegai, 12 rounds, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title. This is a true height mismatch and will Espinoza roll in his home country defense. We discuss.The co-feature has Lindolfo Delgado vs. Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela, 12 rounds, IBF junior welterweight eliminator. Plus, Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Tomas Salek, 10 rounds, heavyweights Emiliano Vargas vs. Jonathan Montrel, 10 rounds, junior welterweights Next it's Dan and David Benavidez in conversation.Benavidez defends WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight belts vs. Anthony Yarde in the main event of the Ring magazing DAZN PPV on Nov. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benavidez is in position for a massive fight potentially with Dmitry Bivol for all the 175 lb. titles.  NewsDeal near for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on either Dec. 9 or Dec. 16 – Dan and T.J. want to know- What are we doing here?!? What is the "realism" of this actually happening?Next, heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma back in action to face battle-tested Jermain Franklin in the main event of a Queensberry DAZN card Jan. 24 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England.Also, in the wake of KO1 loss to Vergil Ortiz, Erickson Lubin addressed his future via social media, writng he will return and move up to middleweight.Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya said the hope is unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will return to action in February and then to get him a much bigger fight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  

El Feo se puso muy salsa y muy chicho y tentó a Oscar de la Hoya, al mismísimo Golden Boy a noquearlo y casi lo logra. Mantente al día con los últimos de 'El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo'. ¡Suscríbete para no perderte ningún episodio!Ayúdanos a crecer dejándonos un review ¡Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros!¿Conoces a alguien que amaría este episodio? ¡Compárteselo por WhatsApp, por texto, por Facebook, y ayúdanos a correr la voz!Escúchanos en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, y el canal de YouTube de Uforia Podcasts, o donde sea que escuchas tus podcasts.'El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo' es un podcast de Uforia Podcasts, la plataforma de audio de TelevisaUnivision.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is in serious trouble and Jake Paul is circling!

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's episodes of Witness History.The formation of an unconventional special force during the Second World War sparks a discussion about three others around the world with military historian Lucy Betteridge-Dyson.Plus, the founding of the United States Agency for International Development, the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic 40 years ago and the first baby born after a womb transplant. Finally, Mexican-American boxer Oscar De La Hoya's toughest test - a clash with Ghana's Ike 'Bazooka' Quartey and how the online marketplace started at a house party in Lithuania in the noughties.The first item contains outdated and offensive language.Contributors: Major General Orde Wingate - leader of the Chindits. Baroness Jackson - economist who influenced the founding of USAID. Cathy Offinger and Jean Louis Michel - explorers who helped find the wreck of the Titanic. Prof Pernilla Dahm-Kähler - gynaecologist who helped deliver the first baby after a womb transplant. Oscar De La Hoya - boxer nicknamed 'the Golden Boy of Boxing'. Milda Mitkutė - co-founder of Vinted.(Photo: Members of the Chindits in the jungle in Burma, now Myanmar. Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

In this special Labor Day episode of I.E In Friends, we hit the boxing gym with professional coach Eric Garcia to break down one of the biggest fights of the year: Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford.

#floydmayweather #terencecrawford #canelo Get ready for a knockout episode of ThaBoxingVoice as we dive into the sizzling rumors sparked by Oscar De La Hoya, claiming the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford mega-fight is set for a morning or early afternoon slot in Las Vegas on September 13, 2025! Is Golden Boy's promoter stirring the pot, or is this a game-changer for boxing fans? We also break down the viral video of Terence Crawford slapping stablemate Steven Nelson in a “power slap” moment—did Bud really knock him out, or is it all staged? Join our hosts for heated debates, expert analysis, and the latest boxing buzz, including recent fight results and what this means for the sport's biggest stars. Perfect for boxing enthusiasts aged 18-65, this episode is packed with fun, thought-provoking insights. Subscribe, comment, and vote in our polls on YouTube, X, and Discord to join the conversation! #boxing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices