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We are back and ready to preview the Matchroom Boxing world title fight in New York, plus hear from a U.S. world champ on his way to Japan for a title defense next week and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return and have their insight and takes on:The Matchroom Boxing ? DAZN card Saturday at Theater at MSG in NYJunior welterweight Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos, for Hitchins IBF world title. Will this be easy work for Hitchins? Plus, lightweight Andy Cruz vs. Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator bout. Then, a quick preview of the WBA "KO Drugs Festival" main event Saturday in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBantamweight Nonito Donaire vs. Andres Campos, for vacant WBA interim title. Donaire is a hall of famer but hasn't fought in nearly two years and is coming off 2 losses, as well.Next, Dan with a Brian Norman conversation, as he makes his second WBO welterweight title defense vs. Jin Sasaki on June 19 (ESPN+) in Tokyo, Japan.News Canelo-Crawford is set for Sept. 13 in Las Vegas officially and will be on Netflix globally. The boys have the latest.WBC/WBA flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji will headline a world title tripleheader defending against Ricardo Rafael Sandoval on July 30 in Yokohama, Japan. Dan has more.Also, Edwin De Los Santos promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told Dan this week he made a deal with Top Rank and De Los Santos will get half his purse ($165K of a $330K purse) from the canceled Keyshawn Davis fight.. It's interesting, as Top Rank Boxing was not obligated to do so.  And, Golden Boy announces the rescheduled junior welterweight Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. bout for Aug. 2 on DAZN in Sims' hometown of Chicago. NostalgiaJune 12, 1989 — 36 years ago on Thursday – Sugar Ray Leonard D12 Thomas Hearns in their long-awaited rematch. The boys briefly talk the bout and WATCH the full nostalgia recap on our Big Fight Weekend Youtube Page.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We are back and ready to preview the Matchroom Boxing world title fight in New York, plus hear from a U.S. world champ on his way to Japan for a title defense next week and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return and have their insight and takes on:The Matchroom Boxing ? DAZN card Saturday at Theater at MSG in NYJunior welterweight Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos, for Hitchins IBF world title. Will this be easy work for Hitchins? Plus, lightweight Andy Cruz vs. Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator bout. Then, a quick preview of the WBA "KO Drugs Festival" main event Saturday in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBantamweight Nonito Donaire vs. Andres Campos, for vacant WBA interim title. Donaire is a hall of famer but hasn't fought in nearly two years and is coming off 2 losses, as well.Next, Dan with a Brian Norman conversation, as he makes his second WBO welterweight title defense vs. Jin Sasaki on June 19 (ESPN+) in Tokyo, Japan.News Canelo-Crawford is set for Sept. 13 in Las Vegas officially and will be on Netflix globally. The boys have the latest.WBC/WBA flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji will headline a world title tripleheader defending against Ricardo Rafael Sandoval on July 30 in Yokohama, Japan. Dan has more.Also, Edwin De Los Santos promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told Dan this week he made a deal with Top Rank and De Los Santos will get half his purse ($165K of a $330K purse) from the canceled Keyshawn Davis fight.. It's interesting, as Top Rank Boxing was not obligated to do so.  And, Golden Boy announces the rescheduled junior welterweight Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. bout for Aug. 2 on DAZN in Sims' hometown of Chicago. NostalgiaJune 12, 1989 — 36 years ago on Thursday – Sugar Ray Leonard D12 Thomas Hearns in their long-awaited rematch. The boys briefly talk the bout and WATCH the full nostalgia recap on our Big Fight Weekend Youtube Page.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a tremendous weekend of main event fights all over the globe and we're ready to go over it all. And, you'll hear from an unbeaten welterweight star champ, who's going for a unified title next weekend, as well, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.There are tons of Saturday previewsIn the "PBC on Prime" main event from Newcastle, AustraliaJunior middleweight Tim Tszyu meets American Joey Spencer in a 10 round battle. Can Tszyu regain his form and set up bigger things? Next, the Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN+ in Las VegasUnbeaten Heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr. meets Guido Vianello in a main event schedlued for 10 rounds. Plus, Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado and sensational lightwewight prospect Abdullah Mason are also in action. Then, it's Nomad Boxing with Top Rank on ESPN+  from Astana, KazakhstanJanibek Alimkhanuly takes on little known Anauel Ngamissengue, for Alimkhanuly's IBF/WBO titles. It should be an easy night for Janibek, but we'll see. Plus, heavyweight gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov meets Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a 10 rounderFinally, we go to the Queensberry Promotions on DAZN show in Manchester, England with Heavyweights Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic meeting in the main event. Do either of them have much left to get back into contention.Then, a conversation with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, as he faces Eimantas Stanionis on April 12th (DAZN) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in an IBF/WBA welterweight unification fight. "Boots" gives his side of why he's stayed at 147 lb. and not moved up for seemingly more lucrative fights.Then, some NewsWe have the Announcement of PBC on Prime card May 31 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas:Caleb Plant defends WBA interim super middleweight title vs. Armando Resendiz. And,Jermall Charlo ends 18-month layoff vs. Thomas LaManna in 10-round super middleweight co-feature. PBC makes it clear this is ahead of a Plant-Charlo fight later this year if they winMVP announces newly signed women's undisputed junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will make a mandatory defense vs. Jennifer Miranda in the KatieTaylor-Amanda Serrano 3 co-feature July 11 on Netflix at MSGAnd, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani appeared together this week at the Japanese Boxing Commission awards ceremony and when Inoue accepted hs seventh consecutive Japanese boxer of the year award he challenged Nakatani to a fight next year. Would probably be the biggest all-Japanese fight in history.Finally, GREAT  NostalgiaApril 6, 1987 – 38 years ago on Sunday – Sugar Ray Leonard comes out of three year retirement and defeats Marvin Hagler to win the linea/WBC middleweight title in one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Ray was the rightful winner...so say T.J. and Dan. But, why did they not rematch?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's a tremendous weekend of main event fights all over the globe and we're ready to go over it all. And, you'll hear from an unbeaten welterweight star champ, who's going for a unified title next weekend, as well, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.There are tons of Saturday previewsIn the "PBC on Prime" main event from Newcastle, AustraliaJunior middleweight Tim Tszyu meets American Joey Spencer in a 10 round battle. Can Tszyu regain his form and set up bigger things? Next, the Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN+ in Las VegasUnbeaten Heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr. meets Guido Vianello in a main event schedlued for 10 rounds. Plus, Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado and sensational lightwewight prospect Abdullah Mason are also in action. Then, it's Nomad Boxing with Top Rank on ESPN+  from Astana, KazakhstanJanibek Alimkhanuly takes on little known Anauel Ngamissengue, for Alimkhanuly's IBF/WBO titles. It should be an easy night for Janibek, but we'll see. Plus, heavyweight gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov meets Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a 10 rounderFinally, we go to the Queensberry Promotions on DAZN show in Manchester, England with Heavyweights Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic meeting in the main event. Do either of them have much left to get back into contention.Then, a conversation with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, as he faces Eimantas Stanionis on April 12th (DAZN) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in an IBF/WBA welterweight unification fight. "Boots" gives his side of why he's stayed at 147 lb. and not moved up for seemingly more lucrative fights.Then, some NewsWe have the Announcement of PBC on Prime card May 31 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas:Caleb Plant defends WBA interim super middleweight title vs. Armando Resendiz. And,Jermall Charlo ends 18-month layoff vs. Thomas LaManna in 10-round super middleweight co-feature. PBC makes it clear this is ahead of a Plant-Charlo fight later this year if they winMVP announces newly signed women's undisputed junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will make a mandatory defense vs. Jennifer Miranda in the KatieTaylor-Amanda Serrano 3 co-feature July 11 on Netflix at MSGAnd, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani appeared together this week at the Japanese Boxing Commission awards ceremony and when Inoue accepted hs seventh consecutive Japanese boxer of the year award he challenged Nakatani to a fight next year. Would probably be the biggest all-Japanese fight in history.Finally, GREAT  NostalgiaApril 6, 1987 – 38 years ago on Sunday – Sugar Ray Leonard comes out of three year retirement and defeats Marvin Hagler to win the linea/WBC middleweight title in one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Ray was the rightful winner...so say T.J. and Dan. But, why did they not rematch?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are ready for the weekend, as junior welterweight unification title fight in Vegas tops the show and a welterweight world champ joins us, too. It's all part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back from his travel chaos this weekend and is joined, as always, by insider Dan Rafael to go over everything.They start with:Saturday night's  "PBC on Prime Video" at Mandalay Bay in Las VegasSeabstian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker, for Fundora's WBC/WBO junior middleweight titles. Fundora returns after a 12 month layoff after upsetting Tim Tszyu in a gory, split decision. The guys also talk the two other bouts on the show- Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Guido Emmanuel Schramm, 10 rounds, junior middleweights and also, Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha, 10 rounds, middleweights. Saturday Matchroom DAZN card early morning Saturday from Sydney, Australia as George Kambosos Jr. returns vs. Jake Wyllie, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. Then, it's our BRIAN NORMAN JR. INTERVIEW with Dan. He makes his first WBO welterweight title defense Derrieck Cuevas on March 29 as the Mayer-Ryan 2 co-feature on the Top Rank Boxing card in Las Vegas. Norman is off a long layoff NewsDan has the latest on the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach rematch that appears to be on the fast track.Next, the IOC executive board takes pivotal vote to include boxing in the 2028 LA Olympics after there was a lot of doubt. It still has to pass a vote of full IOC but that is a formality once the board recommends.Also, Turki Alishikh announces the full Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard for May 3.Dan is also reporting that WBO junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete will defend vs. Charly Suarez on a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN world title doubleheader on May 10 in the main event in San Diego.  (Raymond Muratalla-Zaur Abdullaev co-feature for vacant IBF interim lightweight title will also be on the card).We give our good wishes for Iran Barley, 64, who won world titles at middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight, and twice defeated legend Thomas Hearns in title bouts. Iran suffered a minor stroke last week in New York and is recovering.And, NostalgiaMarch 17, 1990 – 35 years ago on Monday – Julio Cesar Chavez TKO12 over MeldrickTaylor. Two words- "Two seconds." It remains one of the most dramatic, controversial stoppages in the history of the sport.And, March 19, 2005 – 20 years ago Wednesday – Erik Morales W12 Manny Pacquiao in a supreme fight, the first of their trilogy. We reminisce.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are ready for the weekend, as junior welterweight unification title fight in Vegas tops the show and a welterweight world champ joins us, too. It's all part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back from his travel chaos this weekend and is joined, as always, by insider Dan Rafael to go over everything.They start with:Saturday night's  "PBC on Prime Video" at Mandalay Bay in Las VegasSeabstian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker, for Fundora's WBC/WBO junior middleweight titles. Fundora returns after a 12 month layoff after upsetting Tim Tszyu in a gory, split decision. The guys also talk the two other bouts on the show- Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Guido Emmanuel Schramm, 10 rounds, junior middleweights and also, Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha, 10 rounds, middleweights. Saturday Matchroom DAZN card early morning Saturday from Sydney, Australia as George Kambosos Jr. returns vs. Jake Wyllie, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. Then, it's our BRIAN NORMAN JR. INTERVIEW with Dan. He makes his first WBO welterweight title defense Derrieck Cuevas on March 29 as the Mayer-Ryan 2 co-feature on the Top Rank Boxing card in Las Vegas. Norman is off a long layoff NewsDan has the latest on the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach rematch that appears to be on the fast track.Next, the IOC executive board takes pivotal vote to include boxing in the 2028 LA Olympics after there was a lot of doubt. It still has to pass a vote of full IOC but that is a formality once the board recommends.Also, Turki Alishikh announces the full Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard for May 3.Dan is also reporting that WBO junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete will defend vs. Charly Suarez on a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN world title doubleheader on May 10 in the main event in San Diego.  (Raymond Muratalla-Zaur Abdullaev co-feature for vacant IBF interim lightweight title will also be on the card).We give our good wishes for Iran Barley, 64, who won world titles at middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight, and twice defeated legend Thomas Hearns in title bouts. Iran suffered a minor stroke last week in New York and is recovering.And, NostalgiaMarch 17, 1990 – 35 years ago on Monday – Julio Cesar Chavez TKO12 over MeldrickTaylor. Two words- "Two seconds." It remains one of the most dramatic, controversial stoppages in the history of the sport.And, March 19, 2005 – 20 years ago Wednesday – Erik Morales W12 Manny Pacquiao in a supreme fight, the first of their trilogy. We reminisce.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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

It's a jammed packed edition of the show, as a lightweight world title fight happens in NYC, a top 140 lb. contender battle takes place in Manchester, England and former world title holder at light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol joins us on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First it's the previews, as Friday night in the Top Rank/ESPN card in New York Denys Berinchyk takes on unbeaten American star Keyshawn Davis for Berinchyk's WBO lightweight title. Is it Keyshawn's time? In the co-feature Xander Zayas meets veteran Slawa Spomer in a 10 round  junior middleweight battle.The rest of the undercard has the likes of: Vito Mielnicki Jr., Abdullah Mason Rohan Polanco and the return of Jared Anderson, too. Dan goes over those fights. Next on Saturday it's the Matchroom/DAZN card in Manchester, England withJack Catterall meeting Arnold Barboza Jr. for 12 rounds and ther vacant WBO interim junior welterweight title. Winner may get Teofimo Lopez or become the full champ themselves, later. And, also Saturday in the Golden Boy/DAZN main event in Anaheim, Calif.veteran Oscar Duarte against fellow vet Miguel Madueno in the junior welterweight main event. Then, Dan with Dmitry Bivol with his rematch with undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev coming on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. What will be different this time in this Russian vs. Russian battle? Next some News:Super middleweights Bruno Surace and Jaime Munguia rematch will take place May 3rd in Riyadh on the Canelo-William Scull undercard, as was announced by Riyadh Season.Also, Raymond Muratalla and Zaur Abdullaev will fight for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title in the main event of a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card on May 10 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego,And, super middleweight Edgar Berlanga returns March 15 for first fight since loss to Canelo. He will face Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz on the Ammo Williams undercard. And, PBC announces non-PPV card for March 22 at Mandalay Bay: Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC/WBO junior middleweight titles for the first time in main event vs. Chordale Booker. Also: junior middleweight Jesus Ramos Jr. against Kevin Salgado in the co-feature and middleweight Elijah Garcia versus Terrell Gausha in the opener.NostalgiaMuhammad Ali's fight-worn trunks from the “Thrilla in Manila” sold for $1.2 million this past weekend at a Sotheby's auction.And February 13, 1999 – 26 years ago Thursday – Oscar De La Hoya decisioned Ike Quartey to retain the WBC welterweight title in a memorable, wild final round in their big time PPV fight in Las Vegas. We go over it.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed packed edition of the show, as a lightweight world title fight happens in NYC, a top 140 lb. contender battle takes place in Manchester, England and former world title holder at light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol joins us on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First it's the previews, as Friday night in the Top Rank/ESPN card in New York Denys Berinchyk takes on unbeaten American star Keyshawn Davis for Berinchyk's WBO lightweight title. Is it Keyshawn's time? In the co-feature Xander Zayas meets veteran Slawa Spomer in a 10 round  junior middleweight battle.The rest of the undercard has the likes of: Vito Mielnicki Jr., Abdullah Mason Rohan Polanco and the return of Jared Anderson, too. Dan goes over those fights. Next on Saturday it's the Matchroom/DAZN card in Manchester, England withJack Catterall meeting Arnold Barboza Jr. for 12 rounds and ther vacant WBO interim junior welterweight title. Winner may get Teofimo Lopez or become the full champ themselves, later. And, also Saturday in the Golden Boy/DAZN main event in Anaheim, Calif.veteran Oscar Duarte against fellow vet Miguel Madueno in the junior welterweight main event. Then, Dan with Dmitry Bivol with his rematch with undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev coming on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. What will be different this time in this Russian vs. Russian battle? Next some News:Super middleweights Bruno Surace and Jaime Munguia rematch will take place May 3rd in Riyadh on the Canelo-William Scull undercard, as was announced by Riyadh Season.Also, Raymond Muratalla and Zaur Abdullaev will fight for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title in the main event of a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card on May 10 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego,And, super middleweight Edgar Berlanga returns March 15 for first fight since loss to Canelo. He will face Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz on the Ammo Williams undercard. And, PBC announces non-PPV card for March 22 at Mandalay Bay: Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC/WBO junior middleweight titles for the first time in main event vs. Chordale Booker. Also: junior middleweight Jesus Ramos Jr. against Kevin Salgado in the co-feature and middleweight Elijah Garcia versus Terrell Gausha in the opener.NostalgiaMuhammad Ali's fight-worn trunks from the “Thrilla in Manila” sold for $1.2 million this past weekend at a Sotheby's auction.And February 13, 1999 – 26 years ago Thursday – Oscar De La Hoya decisioned Ike Quartey to retain the WBC welterweight title in a memorable, wild final round in their big time PPV fight in Las Vegas. We go over it.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesDavid Benavidez joined Brunch Boxing.Ye Joon Kim has been named as the replacement opponent for the undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue.Naoya Inoue expected to fight four times in 2025, with his fall bout to land in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Gervonta Davis is back on social media.Devin Haney has revealed to BoxingNewsED that he is in the UK to reach a deal with Turki Alalshikh to fight on his cards.Contract dispute between Teofimo Lopez and his promoter Top Rank Boxing comes to a head. Lopez turns down Matias.Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk officially announced for Valentine's Day. WBO President Gustavo Olivieri has announced that the February 15 bout between Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. Will be for the Interim WBO Junior Welterweight Championship.IBF Lightweight Champion Vasyl Lomachenko has been granted a medical exemption by the IBF, as he decides on his future. In related news, the IBF has officially ordered an interim lightweight title bout between Raymond Muratalla and Zaur Abdullaev.Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis are “closing in” on a deal to finalize their WBA-IBF welterweight unification bout, according to Ennis's promoter Eddie Hearn. Jose Benavidez Jr. confirms to Brunch Boxing that he returns on the February 1 Benavidez-Morrell card. He wants smoke with Erislandy Lara. The IBF has ordered a final elimination bout between former IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Subriel Matias and top contender Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela.Corey Langner, Head of Data for Jabbr, tells combat sports journalist Luke Thomas that Jabbr is in talks with commissions to fully score sanctioned bouts using their AI system. Jamel Herring Arrested, Faces Domestic Violence Charges. EZ MoneyThe EzRaw Breakdown makes its PBC debut. Matt's Best BetThe Rumor ReportJanibek Alimkhanuly is on his way back.Spence vs. Fundora?Quick HitsLegendary boxing promoter Don King is being sued by Cecil Miller's BYD Sports and BYD Management over a failed attempt by Miller to stage a Rumble in the Jungle 2 event in Nigeria.In an interview with WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, it was revealed that current Interim WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker will be stripped of his title when he steps in the ring on February 22 with IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois.Deontay Wilder is back in April on BLK Prime vs. Curtis Harper.Former IBF Lightweight Champion Richard Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs) will return to the ring on February 23 at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson a MASSIVE Box Office Success.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It's fight week for the rematch for Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez as they battle for Navarrete's WBO 130 lb. world title Saturday night. And, before he headlines the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card  in Phoenix "Vaquero' Navarrete joins our insider Dan Rafael one on one (through an interpreter)..They covered several topics: How he thinks this fight will differ from their action-packed first fight that Navarrete won by decision; what it was like having that bout promoted like the great fights between his Mexican countrymen Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera (who both helped promote the bout and were ringside and Navarrete's thoughts on his draw with Robson Conceicao followed by his loss to Denys Berinchyk for the vacant WBO lightweight title. And, why is he making the decision to return to junior lightweight to face Valdez again in the mandatory bout, thoughts on someday returning to lightweight in an effort to win a title in a fourth division; and more.Hear it all on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's fight week for the rematch for Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez as they battle for Navarrete's WBO 130 lb. world title Saturday night. And, before he headlines the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card  in Phoenix "Vaquero' Navarrete joins our insider Dan Rafael one on one (through an interpreter)..They covered several topics: How he thinks this fight will differ from their action-packed first fight that Navarrete won by decision; what it was like having that bout promoted like the great fights between his Mexican countrymen Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera (who both helped promote the bout and were ringside and Navarrete's thoughts on his draw with Robson Conceicao followed by his loss to Denys Berinchyk for the vacant WBO lightweight title. And, why is he making the decision to return to junior lightweight to face Valdez again in the mandatory bout, thoughts on someday returning to lightweight in an effort to win a title in a fourth division; and more.Hear it all on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's the newest edition of our preview podcast as Top Rank Boxing on ESPN+ Saturday night in New York features Robson Conceicao vs. O'Shaquie Foster for Conceicao's WBC junior lightweight title. We talk that bout, lightweight contender Floyd Schofield headlining for Golden Boy Promotions in Vegas, some fight news and some classic anniverary nostalgia.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. Will Foster avenge his awful loss to Conceicao to regain his belt? The guys discuss that and also Top Rank 135 lb. rising star Raymond Muratalla in action.Meanwhile, Schofield meets veteran Rene Tellez Giron in 12 rounder and for the laties Gabriela Fundora takes on Gabriela Celeste Alaniz, for the IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA undisputed women's flyweight titles, too.Next there's fight news on Dan's reporting that Canelo Alvarez WON'T be fighting Chris Eubank of the U.K. coming up in May. He explains more. Plus, the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach PPV event is now definitely not happening December 14th per Dan's investigating, including messaging with Davis.There's news on Jesse ‘Bam' Rodriguez signing contract extension with Matchroom Boxing ahead of his November. 9the defense vs. Pedro Guevara.And, 22-year-old Marco Verde, the 2024 Olympic welterweight silver medalist from Mexico and one of most sought after Olympians, is going pro under the guidance of manager Eddy Reynoso.The show wraps with Halloween anniversary nostalgia on Prince Naseem Hamed beating Wayne McCullough to retain WBO featherweight title 26 years ago. Dan was ringside for the first of the 236 HBO fights he covered and first fight for USA Today.And October 31, 1992  Lennox Lewis announces his arrival on the world stage by destroying Razor Ruddock in 2 rounds in England in a WBC title eliminator that eventually led him to becoming the full champ and a hall of famer.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's the newest edition of our preview podcast as Top Rank Boxing on ESPN+ Saturday night in New York features Robson Conceicao vs. O'Shaquie Foster for Conceicao's WBC junior lightweight title. We talk that bout, lightweight contender Floyd Schofield headlining for Golden Boy Promotions in Vegas, some fight news and some classic anniverary nostalgia.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. Will Foster avenge his awful loss to Conceicao to regain his belt? The guys discuss that and also Top Rank 135 lb. rising star Raymond Muratalla in action.Meanwhile, Schofield meets veteran Rene Tellez Giron in 12 rounder and for the laties Gabriela Fundora takes on Gabriela Celeste Alaniz, for the IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA undisputed women's flyweight titles, too.Next there's fight news on Dan's reporting that Canelo Alvarez WON'T be fighting Chris Eubank of the U.K. coming up in May. He explains more. Plus, the Tank Davis-Lamont Roach PPV event is now definitely not happening December 14th per Dan's investigating, including messaging with Davis.There's news on Jesse ‘Bam' Rodriguez signing contract extension with Matchroom Boxing ahead of his November. 9the defense vs. Pedro Guevara.And, 22-year-old Marco Verde, the 2024 Olympic welterweight silver medalist from Mexico and one of most sought after Olympians, is going pro under the guidance of manager Eddy Reynoso.The show wraps with Halloween anniversary nostalgia on Prince Naseem Hamed beating Wayne McCullough to retain WBO featherweight title 26 years ago. Dan was ringside for the first of the 236 HBO fights he covered and first fight for USA Today.And October 31, 1992  Lennox Lewis announces his arrival on the world stage by destroying Razor Ruddock in 2 rounds in England in a WBC title eliminator that eventually led him to becoming the full champ and a hall of famer.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a special edition of the show, as our insider Dan Rafael has a lengthy one on one conversation with longtime promoter/personality in boxing Bob Arum of Top Rank Boxing. Off the Artur Beterbiev unanimous decision win over Dmitry Bivol to win the undisputed light heavyweight title last Saturday night Bob has thoughts on his fighter now owning the division. Plus, what's the possibility of a a quick rematch or might both guys fight someone else first?They also cover other subjects like Naoya "the Monster" Inoue coming to the USA, again, this time to defend his undisputed 122 lb. crowns, the build up for the December rematch for the unified heavyweight titles as Oleksandr Usyk meets Tyson Fury and also, what about the contract statues of Teofimo Lopez with Top Rank and what might happen next Summer when ttheir deal with ESPN expires?It's all part of this special one on one with Bob Arum and Big Dan on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as part of this feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a special edition of the show, as our insider Dan Rafael has a lengthy one on one conversation with longtime promoter/personality in boxing Bob Arum of Top Rank Boxing. Off the Artur Beterbiev unanimous decision win over Dmitry Bivol to win the undisputed light heavyweight title last Saturday night Bob has thoughts on his fighter now owning the division. Plus, what's the possibility of a a quick rematch or might both guys fight someone else first?They also cover other subjects like Naoya "the Monster" Inoue coming to the USA, again, this time to defend his undisputed 122 lb. crowns, the build up for the December rematch for the unified heavyweight titles as Oleksandr Usyk meets Tyson Fury and also, what about the contract statues of Teofimo Lopez with Top Rank and what might happen next Summer when ttheir deal with ESPN expires?It's all part of this special one on one with Bob Arum and Big Dan on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as part of this feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On this week's episode, Matt, and Ezra discuss:News and Notes - Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach is official for December 14 in Houston, Texas. - Unified Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Andrei Mikhailovich in the 9th round to retain his IBF Middleweight Title; WBO issues “Show Cause” to Janibek Alimkhanuly.- Teofimo Lopez has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Top Rank Boxing to secure his freedom.- Sebastian Fundora vs. Terence Crawford on the way? - Oscar De La Hoya Claps Back at Devin Haney Lawsuit. - Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) will defend his IBF Junior Welterweight Championship against mandatory challenger Richardson “Africa” Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs) - Subriel Matias, Emmanuel Rodriguez Headline Star-Studded “Taínos vs. Aztecas” Card in Puerto Rico.EZ Money Parlay of the Day - Ezra gives us his best bets. How is he doing against Matt?Sha Metcalf Interview - Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf joins the show to discuss her journey to the top of boxing, as she prepares for her first world title shot.Kid Vasquez Interview - Edward “Kid” Vasquez joins the show to discuss his future, as he eyes the winner of the WBA Featherweight title bout between Nick Ball and Ronny Rios.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzraSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It's arguably the biggest fight card remaining this year, at least in the USA, as former undisputed welterweight champ Terence Crawford returns for his first fight in 2024. And, we're ready to preview his junior middleweight title battle with Israil Madrimov and the entire card on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, who's on scene in Los Angeles for the huge pay per view card.How will Crawford do moving up in weight against a talented but largely untested at the pro level Madrimov? Plus, there's discussion on what's next for Crawford in the likely event he wins, including the name Canelo Alvarez.The guys preview the two undercard heavyweight showdowns for Andy Ruiz against Jarell Miller and also, the Jared Anderson battle with Martin Bakole. These fights are high profile and the winners may very likely be fighting each other late this year. Next, hear more on this massive card as newly crowned WBA 140 lb. champ Issac "Pitbull" Cruz defends against solid young fighrer Jose Valenzuela in an intriguing title bout. Ptibull could put himself in position for a big rematch bout against Gervonta Davis, as well.There's plenty of fight news on Jaime Munguia's next bout, which will be a Top Rank Boxing main event, for September. The Jack Catterall bout with Regis Prograis for later this month is postponed and Dan has more on why? Plus, what's the truth on Shakur Stevenson's next bout?Finally, some nostalgia on Mike Tyson becoming undisputed heavyweight champ some 37 years ago this weekend and what were the ramifications from then on for "Iron Mike?" Dan also talks being ringside for the Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz rematch anniversary in Las Vegas from 2010 and why it didn't deliver.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, Google, etc.!

It's arguably the biggest fight card remaining this year, at least in the USA, as former undisputed welterweight champ Terence Crawford returns for his first fight in 2024. And, we're ready to preview his junior middleweight title battle with Israil Madrimov and the entire card on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, who's on scene in Los Angeles for the huge pay per view card.How will Crawford do moving up in weight against a talented but largely untested at the pro level Madrimov? Plus, there's discussion on what's next for Crawford in the likely event he wins, including the name Canelo Alvarez.The guys preview the two undercard heavyweight showdowns for Andy Ruiz against Jarell Miller and also, the Jared Anderson battle with Martin Bakole. These fights are high profile and the winners may very likely be fighting each other late this year. Next, hear more on this massive card as newly crowned WBA 140 lb. champ Issac "Pitbull" Cruz defends against solid young fighrer Jose Valenzuela in an intriguing title bout. Ptibull could put himself in position for a big rematch bout against Gervonta Davis, as well.There's plenty of fight news on Jaime Munguia's next bout, which will be a Top Rank Boxing main event, for September. The Jack Catterall bout with Regis Prograis for later this month is postponed and Dan has more on why? Plus, what's the truth on Shakur Stevenson's next bout?Finally, some nostalgia on Mike Tyson becoming undisputed heavyweight champ some 37 years ago this weekend and what were the ramifications from then on for "Iron Mike?" Dan also talks being ringside for the Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz rematch anniversary in Las Vegas from 2010 and why it didn't deliver.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, Google, etc.!

Listen to episode 275 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Joe Setley, Senior Director of Social Media and Content Strategy for Top Rank Boxing. 69 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

Another packed weekend of action sees Jaron Ennis and Janibek Alimkhanuly defend their titles in different main events, seven division world champ Amanda Serrano joins us and we have some great Evander Holyfield nostalgia and we also remember Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, as well on the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over:Ennis defending his IBF welterweight title Saturday night in Philly in the Matchroom Boxing top bout against David Avanesyan in front of his home fans.Janibek battling (in mostly modest interest bouts) this time against Andrei Mikhailovich for the IBF/WBA middleweight titles for Top Rank Boxing in Las Vegas. Then, hear Dan exclusively with Serrano, as she readies to return to the ring to fight little known Stevie Morgan in the co-feature of the DAZN PPV next weekend in Tampa.Next, the guys have fight news on Chris Eubank Jr. new promoter in Britian and how it may tie into a Canelo Alvarez proposed bout for September. Plus, what's up with the proposed Navarrate-Valdez rematch for later this year and is Australia's Sam Goodman the next opponent for Naoya Inoue or not?Finally, there's anniversary nostalgia on Evander Holyfield's first world title win in a thrilling 15 round bout with Dwight Muhammad Qawi for a portion of the cruiserweight title. Also, Canelo Alvarez fought a questionable decision bout with Erislandy Lara and Dan remebers the career of his favorite fighter Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, who died 15 years ago this week.It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Another packed weekend of action sees Jaron Ennis and Janibek Alimkhanuly defend their titles in different main events, seven division world champ Amanda Serrano joins us and we have some great Evander Holyfield nostalgia and we also remember Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, as well on the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over:Ennis defending his IBF welterweight title Saturday night in Philly in the Matchroom Boxing top bout against David Avanesyan in front of his home fans.Janibek battling (in mostly modest interest bouts) this time against Andrei Mikhailovich for the IBF/WBA middleweight titles for Top Rank Boxing in Las Vegas. Then, hear Dan exclusively with Serrano, as she readies to return to the ring to fight little known Stevie Morgan in the co-feature of the DAZN PPV next weekend in Tampa.Next, the guys have fight news on Chris Eubank Jr. new promoter in Britian and how it may tie into a Canelo Alvarez proposed bout for September. Plus, what's up with the proposed Navarrate-Valdez rematch for later this year and is Australia's Sam Goodman the next opponent for Naoya Inoue or not?Finally, there's anniversary nostalgia on Evander Holyfield's first world title win in a thrilling 15 round bout with Dwight Muhammad Qawi for a portion of the cruiserweight title. Also, Canelo Alvarez fought a questionable decision bout with Erislandy Lara and Dan remebers the career of his favorite fighter Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, who died 15 years ago this week.It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Shakur Versus Everybody: Is He A Star in the Sport? | The Punch Junkie™ Podcast (7.10.24)Shakur Stevenson is on fire! This week on The Punch Junkie™ Podcast, we're diving DEEP into the champ's recent social media wars with the "It Is What It Is" crew (Cam'ron & Mase) and unpacking the drama. But that's not all! We're also throwing punches at the news of his split with Top Rank Boxing. Is Shakur a free agent now? What does this mean for his future fights? Join the crew and settle the score in the comments below!#boxing #ShakurStevenson #ItIsWhatItIs #TopRankBoxing #drama #podcast #ThePunchJunkieNetwork

A wild weekend of fights with titles on the line, horrible judging and some interesting outcomes is a big part of the discussion and you also get to hear from IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis talks with us prior to his Philly title defense Saturday night, too. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back give their thoughts and analysis on all.They talk the Shakur Stevenson WBC lightweight title win in the Top Rank Boxing main event in Newark, NJ. They talk Stevenson's free agent prospects and future, as well. They guys spend lots of times on the HORRIFIC split decision loss for WBC junior lightweight champ O'Shaquie Foster. Robson Conceicao got the gift win of a lifetime and the sport continues to suffer. Dan also talks the wins by Keyshawn Davis and Abdullah Mason, as well.There's discussion of the Golden Boy main event in Ontario, CA win by unbeaten, top lightweight contender William Zepeda Zeepeda mowed down Giovanni Cabrera by third round TKO. And most importantly, will he be on the docket for a title shot next and could it be Shakur Stevenson?Next, they go over the Fanmio PPV that saw former UFC starts Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal meet in the main event in Anaheim, CA. And, also a huge career moving win for Shane  Mosley Jr. over former two time world champ Daniel Jacobs in the super middleweight division.Then, T.J. and Dan discuss the Johnny Fisher first round bombing of Alan Babic in their Matchroom Boxing London main eevnt and what does it mean for Fisher's rise and short term future. And, they wrap with the Fernando Martinez upset of Kaz Ioka for the WBA/IBF super flyweight titles on Sunday night in Japan. Martinez dominated the Japanese star in a true upset, but once again, there was a HORRIBLE 12-0 card against Ioka, too. Bad judging knows no continent it won't find.There's fight news on a Brit that could be Canelo's next opponent and also, the pathetic, racist rantings of Ryan Garcia is the latest chapter in his downward spiral. T.J. and Dan talk whether he's ruined for awhile or even, maybe for good, at this point?Finally, there's nostalgia on the anniversary more bad judging and discipline from it in a Paul Williams decision win over Erislandy Lara world title fight 13 years and Dan was there.There's also an anniversary of future hall of famer Nonto Donaire's "coming out party" with a big KO on Showtime.And, Dan has thoughts and great personal stories on the what would have been legendary, hall of fame trainer and commentator Emanuel Steward's 80th birthday. Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.

A wild weekend of fights with titles on the line, horrible judging and some interesting outcomes is a big part of the discussion and you also get to hear from IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis talks with us prior to his Philly title defense Saturday night, too. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back give their thoughts and analysis on all.They talk the Shakur Stevenson WBC lightweight title win in the Top Rank Boxing main event in Newark, NJ. They talk Stevenson's free agent prospects and future, as well. They guys spend lots of times on the HORRIFIC split decision loss for WBC junior lightweight champ O'Shaquie Foster. Robson Conceicao got the gift win of a lifetime and the sport continues to suffer. Dan also talks the wins by Keyshawn Davis and Abdullah Mason, as well.There's discussion of the Golden Boy main event in Ontario, CA win by unbeaten, top lightweight contender William Zepeda Zeepeda mowed down Giovanni Cabrera by third round TKO. And most importantly, will he be on the docket for a title shot next and could it be Shakur Stevenson?Next, they go over the Fanmio PPV that saw former UFC starts Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal meet in the main event in Anaheim, CA. And, also a huge career moving win for Shane  Mosley Jr. over former two time world champ Daniel Jacobs in the super middleweight division.Then, T.J. and Dan discuss the Johnny Fisher first round bombing of Alan Babic in their Matchroom Boxing London main eevnt and what does it mean for Fisher's rise and short term future. And, they wrap with the Fernando Martinez upset of Kaz Ioka for the WBA/IBF super flyweight titles on Sunday night in Japan. Martinez dominated the Japanese star in a true upset, but once again, there was a HORRIBLE 12-0 card against Ioka, too. Bad judging knows no continent it won't find.There's fight news on a Brit that could be Canelo's next opponent and also, the pathetic, racist rantings of Ryan Garcia is the latest chapter in his downward spiral. T.J. and Dan talk whether he's ruined for awhile or even, maybe for good, at this point?Finally, there's nostalgia on the anniversary more bad judging and discipline from it in a Paul Williams decision win over Erislandy Lara world title fight 13 years and Dan was there.There's also an anniversary of future hall of famer Nonto Donaire's "coming out party" with a big KO on Showtime.And, Dan has thoughts and great personal stories on the what would have been legendary, hall of fame trainer and commentator Emanuel Steward's 80th birthday. Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up Saturday night July 6th, 2024 in Newark, NJ, newly crowned WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson is ready to make his first title defense in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event.However, before things get rolling Saturday night with one of the premier smaller weight U.S. boxing champs, our Dan Rafael had a one on one conversation with Shakur on a couple of compelling subjects.One, is this going to be his last fight with Top Rank Boxing, as their deal is expiring after this bout? And, related, two- what does this mean for Shakur's next couple of fights and hopes to either unifiy at 135 lb. or get a more prominent opponent of some kind on a PPV, etc? Plus, they discuss how important Shakur feels about fighting in front of his home fans in Newark, again, againstt Artem Harutyunyan.Hear Shakur with Dan in this exclusive conversation before fight week begins here as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make suret to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up Saturday night July 6th, 2024 in Newark, NJ, newly crowned WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson is ready to make his first title defense in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event.However, before things get rolling Saturday night with one of the premier smaller weight U.S. boxing champs, our Dan Rafael had a one on one conversation with Shakur on a couple of compelling subjects.One, is this going to be his last fight with Top Rank Boxing, as their deal is expiring after this bout? And, related, two- what does this mean for Shakur's next couple of fights and hopes to either unifiy at 135 lb. or get a more prominent opponent of some kind on a PPV, etc? Plus, they discuss how important Shakur feels about fighting in front of his home fans in Newark, again, againstt Artem Harutyunyan.Hear Shakur with Dan in this exclusive conversation before fight week begins here as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make suret to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Some big world title wins for Teofimo Lopez and "Bam" Rodriguez, one of the fighters in the world talks with us and some more Mike Tyson nostalgia are all part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back to sort it all out.They talk Bam's decisive KO over Juan Francisco Estrada to regain the WBC super flyweight title in the Matchroom Boxing main event in Phoenix. Why was Rodriguez so decisive and why were two of the judges completely "out to lunch" with scorecards that had Estrada leading despite being dominated through 6 rounds before the fatal TKO body shot by Bam. They're great humor and pointed criticism about it all.Next, the guys talk the Top Rank Boxing show in Miami, as Teofimo Lopez won in expected easy fashion over little regarded Canadian Steve Claggett. But, does Teofimo have a punching power issue at 140 lb, much less welterweight? Also, in the co-feature Robeisy Ramirez did his part to make his rematch with WBO featherweight champ Rafael Espinoza by scoring an emphatic KO. There are takes about how anticipated their title rematch will be. And, the guys have fun with the..... "grandson on Muhammad Ali," Nico Ali Walsh talk.Dan also goes over the Lamont Roach's decisive KO Friday night in Washington D.C. to retain his WBA junior lightweight crrown. And now, it appears Roach has a lucrative bout in his near future, as well.Then, hear from newly crowned WBC lightwieght champ Shakur Stevenson, who returns to his home of Newark this Saturday night to defend his belt. He talks one on one with Dan Rafael and makes it clear in the first minute of their conversation that he's unhappy with current promoter Top Rank Boxing and may be about to become a promotional free agent. It's great first person stuff before his fight week cranks up.Then, there's fight news on Albert Puello being newly elevated to WBC 140 lb. world champ status and his next bout headed to purse bid. Plus, why is the WBC bothering newly won interim light heavyweight champ David Benavidez about whether he will fight at 175 lb. or 168 lb. moving forward. This is the same WBC that won't order Canelo Alvarez to fight Benavidez as the interim 168 lb. champ and yet, Benavidez has had that title for over a year.Finally, we save some more Mike Tyson nostalgia for the end. "Iron Mike" turned 58 years old on Sunday and Dan and T.J. reminisce.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcat" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Some big world title wins for Teofimo Lopez and "Bam" Rodriguez, one of the fighters in the world talks with us and some more Mike Tyson nostalgia are all part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back to sort it all out.They talk Bam's decisive KO over Juan Francisco Estrada to regain the WBC super flyweight title in the Matchroom Boxing main event in Phoenix. Why was Rodriguez so decisive and why were two of the judges completely "out to lunch" with scorecards that had Estrada leading despite being dominated through 6 rounds before the fatal TKO body shot by Bam. They're great humor and pointed criticism about it all.Next, the guys talk the Top Rank Boxing show in Miami, as Teofimo Lopez won in expected easy fashion over little regarded Canadian Steve Claggett. But, does Teofimo have a punching power issue at 140 lb, much less welterweight? Also, in the co-feature Robeisy Ramirez did his part to make his rematch with WBO featherweight champ Rafael Espinoza by scoring an emphatic KO. There are takes about how anticipated their title rematch will be. And, the guys have fun with the..... "grandson on Muhammad Ali," Nico Ali Walsh talk.Dan also goes over the Lamont Roach's decisive KO Friday night in Washington D.C. to retain his WBA junior lightweight crrown. And now, it appears Roach has a lucrative bout in his near future, as well.Then, hear from newly crowned WBC lightwieght champ Shakur Stevenson, who returns to his home of Newark this Saturday night to defend his belt. He talks one on one with Dan Rafael and makes it clear in the first minute of their conversation that he's unhappy with current promoter Top Rank Boxing and may be about to become a promotional free agent. It's great first person stuff before his fight week cranks up.Then, there's fight news on Albert Puello being newly elevated to WBC 140 lb. world champ status and his next bout headed to purse bid. Plus, why is the WBC bothering newly won interim light heavyweight champ David Benavidez about whether he will fight at 175 lb. or 168 lb. moving forward. This is the same WBC that won't order Canelo Alvarez to fight Benavidez as the interim 168 lb. champ and yet, Benavidez has had that title for over a year.Finally, we save some more Mike Tyson nostalgia for the end. "Iron Mike" turned 58 years old on Sunday and Dan and T.J. reminisce.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcat" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Off an action packed weekend of fights in Vegas and Birmingham, England, we're ready to go over it all on the latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk the Friday night successful Rafael Espinoza WBO Featherweight title defense headlining the Top Rank Boxing show in Las Vegas and what does this mean for his future and a possible rematch with Robeisy Ramirez at 126? Also, Dan gives thoughts on the controversial Andres Cortez decsion win over Abraham Nova in the co-feature in a fight that many believe Nova won instead.The guys then talk the Matchroom Boxing show in Birmingham, England Saturday night that also ended in controversy as Tyler Denny retained the European middleweight crown via a technical decision over previously unbeaten Felix Cash. Should the ref have stopped this one for Cash's eye, when it looked like it could have continued? Also, there was a betting controversy that cancelled a prelim fight on this show and the guys have more on that.Then, hear from Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with Dan, as he gets set to battle Juan Francisco Estrada in the Matchroom DAZN main event for the WBC 115 lb. title in Phoenix, AZ this Saturday night. Bam is one of the top young stars in American boxing and has thoughts on fighting a legend and the future for him.There's fight news on a potential Gervonta Davis-Vasily Lomachenko lightweight unification battle later this year. Plus, Matchroom also announces Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis for August and is Manny Pacquiao coming out of retirement to fight for a welterweight title?Finally, Dan has nostalgia on Pacquiao's U.S. debut anniversary, and also Floyd Mayweather blitzing Arturo Gatti 19 years ago.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Off an action packed weekend of fights in Vegas and Birmingham, England, we're ready to go over it all on the latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk the Friday night successful Rafael Espinoza WBO Featherweight title defense headlining the Top Rank Boxing show in Las Vegas and what does this mean for his future and a possible rematch with Robeisy Ramirez at 126? Also, Dan gives thoughts on the controversial Andres Cortez decsion win over Abraham Nova in the co-feature in a fight that many believe Nova won instead.The guys then talk the Matchroom Boxing show in Birmingham, England Saturday night that also ended in controversy as Tyler Denny retained the European middleweight crown via a technical decision over previously unbeaten Felix Cash. Should the ref have stopped this one for Cash's eye, when it looked like it could have continued? Also, there was a betting controversy that cancelled a prelim fight on this show and the guys have more on that.Then, hear from Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with Dan, as he gets set to battle Juan Francisco Estrada in the Matchroom DAZN main event for the WBC 115 lb. title in Phoenix, AZ this Saturday night. Bam is one of the top young stars in American boxing and has thoughts on fighting a legend and the future for him.There's fight news on a potential Gervonta Davis-Vasily Lomachenko lightweight unification battle later this year. Plus, Matchroom also announces Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis for August and is Manny Pacquiao coming out of retirement to fight for a welterweight title?Finally, Dan has nostalgia on Pacquiao's U.S. debut anniversary, and also Floyd Mayweather blitzing Arturo Gatti 19 years ago.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

While it was a lighter significance of action weekend, we are back to discuss it all from the two Top Rank Boxing rising stars winning at the MSG Theater, to a world champion defending and was it the end of Adrien Broner? We talk that, new of Ryan Garcia being arrested and some fantastic nostalgia anniversaries, too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com return and go over it all on this show.First, chronologically, just how bad was former multi-division champ Adrien Broner, yet again, in his latest bout Friday night losing to B level fighter Blair Cobbs? What about how Puerto Rican WBO strawweight champ Oscar Collazo looked in his latest title defense win and will he be moving up soon. And, how did the unbeaten rising prospect/contenders Xander Zayas at 154 lb. and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington at featherweight both fare in NYC?The guys discuss and look to the futures for the winners.There's news on the Saturday night arrest of troubled Ryan Garcia in Southern California. What happened and is he still incarcerated or not off the weekend? Clearly, he's a complete mess outside of the ring and he has a likely long suspension looming in New York from his failed PED tests around the Devin Haney fight.The boys also talk the rescheduling of Mike Tyson-Jake Paul for November and will we make to that date with Tyson's health and are we jeopardizing the further the delayed Amanda Serrano-Katie Taylor rematch by still waiting for Tyson-Paul?Plus, former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder now has problems outside of the ring with his fiancee filing a retraining order to keep him away from her and their child. His career has unraveled and now personally, there are issues.Then, we talk nostalgia including the outstanding slugfest finish to the 1978 Larry Holmes-Ken Norton battle in Las Vegas, which may be the greatest 15th round in boxing history.And, Dan was ringside for Miguel Cotto's wild win over Zab Judah in 2007 and also the anniversary of Mike Tyson's last "real fight" a loss to Kevin McBride, that Dan had unique access to from 2005. It's all part of the Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast and make sure to follow/subcribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

While it was a lighter significance of action weekend, we are back to discuss it all from the two Top Rank Boxing rising stars winning at the MSG Theater, to a world champion defending and was it the end of Adrien Broner? We talk that, new of Ryan Garcia being arrested and some fantastic nostalgia anniversaries, too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com return and go over it all on this show.First, chronologically, just how bad was former multi-division champ Adrien Broner, yet again, in his latest bout Friday night losing to B level fighter Blair Cobbs? What about how Puerto Rican WBO strawweight champ Oscar Collazo looked in his latest title defense win and will he be moving up soon. And, how did the unbeaten rising prospect/contenders Xander Zayas at 154 lb. and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington at featherweight both fare in NYC?The guys discuss and look to the futures for the winners.There's news on the Saturday night arrest of troubled Ryan Garcia in Southern California. What happened and is he still incarcerated or not off the weekend? Clearly, he's a complete mess outside of the ring and he has a likely long suspension looming in New York from his failed PED tests around the Devin Haney fight.The boys also talk the rescheduling of Mike Tyson-Jake Paul for November and will we make to that date with Tyson's health and are we jeopardizing the further the delayed Amanda Serrano-Katie Taylor rematch by still waiting for Tyson-Paul?Plus, former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder now has problems outside of the ring with his fiancee filing a retraining order to keep him away from her and their child. His career has unraveled and now personally, there are issues.Then, we talk nostalgia including the outstanding slugfest finish to the 1978 Larry Holmes-Ken Norton battle in Las Vegas, which may be the greatest 15th round in boxing history.And, Dan was ringside for Miguel Cotto's wild win over Zab Judah in 2007 and also the anniversary of Mike Tyson's last "real fight" a loss to Kevin McBride, that Dan had unique access to from 2005. It's all part of the Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast and make sure to follow/subcribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

A tremendous and historic win for Oleksandr Usyk over Tyson Fury to claim the Undisputed Heayweight crown leads our show. We recap the entire "Ring of Fire" card from Saudi Arabia, there's fight news and nostalgia all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com give their takes on the Usyk 12 round victory claim the fourth and final piece to undisputed by beating the WBC champ Tyson Fury. This includes Usyk very nearly stopping Fury late in the 9th round of the bout and the subsequent drama of the end of the bout. How soon will the rematch take place and what's Usyk's place in heavyweight history, currently are all discussed.The guys go over the bulk of the card including Jai Opetaia winning again over Mairis Briedis for the IBF Crusierweight championship. Joe Cordina being upset and losing his IBF junior lightweight crown by surprising KO and Agit Kabayel getting a solid heavyweight title win, as well.They also discuss the Top Rank Boxing card from San Diego that saw Denys Berinchyk score a surprising upset over a seemingly slower and out of shape Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO lightweight crown. What does that win mean for the Ukranian and should Naverrete, who's moved up 2 weight classes in two years, go back to 130 lb.?There's fight news on future fights for Golden Boy lightweight star William Zepeda, a solid undercard fight being added to the Gervonta Davis PPV in June and more.And, they finish with anniversary nostalgia on Pernell Whtiaker beating fellow hall of famer Azumah Nelson in 1990, a heavyweight double header to remember in 2000 for Dan and another hall of famer celebrating a birthday, too.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.! 

A tremendous and historic win for Oleksandr Usyk over Tyson Fury to claim the Undisputed Heayweight crown leads our show. We recap the entire "Ring of Fire" card from Saudi Arabia, there's fight news and nostalgia all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com give their takes on the Usyk 12 round victory claim the fourth and final piece to undisputed by beating the WBC champ Tyson Fury. This includes Usyk very nearly stopping Fury late in the 9th round of the bout and the subsequent drama of the end of the bout. How soon will the rematch take place and what's Usyk's place in heavyweight history, currently are all discussed.The guys go over the bulk of the card including Jai Opetaia winning again over Mairis Briedis for the IBF Crusierweight championship. Joe Cordina being upset and losing his IBF junior lightweight crown by surprising KO and Agit Kabayel getting a solid heavyweight title win, as well.They also discuss the Top Rank Boxing card from San Diego that saw Denys Berinchyk score a surprising upset over a seemingly slower and out of shape Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO lightweight crown. What does that win mean for the Ukranian and should Naverrete, who's moved up 2 weight classes in two years, go back to 130 lb.?There's fight news on future fights for Golden Boy lightweight star William Zepeda, a solid undercard fight being added to the Gervonta Davis PPV in June and more.And, they finish with anniversary nostalgia on Pernell Whtiaker beating fellow hall of famer Azumah Nelson in 1990, a heavyweight double header to remember in 2000 for Dan and another hall of famer celebrating a birthday, too.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.! 

In today's episode, hosts Fares and Josh start by unpacking Naoya Inoue's impressive victory over Luis Nery (0:47).Next on the agenda is the upcoming IBF Lightweight Championship Fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr (16:29).Plus, they delve into the latest buzz about Drake vs. Kendrick (26:28).To close, they provide a preview of the upcoming UFC event in St. Louis, offering insights into both the marquee matchups and the lesser-known fights (28:25).HBP Merch Follow the Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

We get ready for another compelling weekend of action, this time in Australia for a lightweight world title showdown and a top super middleweight contender is our guest, as well, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com and we're ready to go over the previews, news, nostalgia and more.First, they talk Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos meeting in the Top Rank Boxing main event Sunday afternoon from Perth, Australia, for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Will the future hall of famer Loma get one of the lightweight belts he held back or will it be the Aussie redeeming hiself after Devin Haney beat him badly in two title fights there in 2022? The guys discuss.They also recap the thrilling KO win by arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the sport in Naoya Inoue. The Japanese star was shockingly down in round one, but rallied for yet another big KO with Mexico's Luis Nery. It's definitely a hall of fame resume already for "The Monster" and this added to it.Next, hear from unbeaten 168 lb. contender Edgar Berlanga, who attended the Canelo Alvarez win over Jaime Munguia last weekend in Las Vegas last Saturday ngiht. He and Dan discuss the very realistic possibility that Berlanga will get a shot next at Canelo.There's fight news involving the WBC finally stripping Jermall Charlo of his WBC middleweight crown after yet another arrest, this time for DUI and a high speed car chase. They've now elevated interim champ Carlos Adames to full titleholder and let's see if the talented Adames will get a title fight soon?There's a further update on the Ryan Garcia PED positive tests controversy, as Garcia now wants his "B Samples" tested. Dan and T.J. discuss what it all means and whether Garcia is still looking at a lengthy suspension by the NY State Athletic Commision?And there's nostalgia on the anniversary of a big heavyweight triple header in New York from 1996 featuring Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Tim Witherspoon in seperate bouts. Plus, it's the third anniversary of Canelo Alvarez fighting before a current indoor record in the USA of 73,000 fans as he kayoed Billy Joe Saunders in Arlington, TX at AT & T Stadium.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.

We get ready for another compelling weekend of action, this time in Australia for a lightweight world title showdown and a top super middleweight contender is our guest, as well, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com and we're ready to go over the previews, news, nostalgia and more.First, they talk Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos meeting in the Top Rank Boxing main event Sunday afternoon from Perth, Australia, for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Will the future hall of famer Loma get one of the lightweight belts he held back or will it be the Aussie redeeming hiself after Devin Haney beat him badly in two title fights there in 2022? The guys discuss.They also recap the thrilling KO win by arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the sport in Naoya Inoue. The Japanese star was shockingly down in round one, but rallied for yet another big KO with Mexico's Luis Nery. It's definitely a hall of fame resume already for "The Monster" and this added to it.Next, hear from unbeaten 168 lb. contender Edgar Berlanga, who attended the Canelo Alvarez win over Jaime Munguia last weekend in Las Vegas last Saturday ngiht. He and Dan discuss the very realistic possibility that Berlanga will get a shot next at Canelo.There's fight news involving the WBC finally stripping Jermall Charlo of his WBC middleweight crown after yet another arrest, this time for DUI and a high speed car chase. They've now elevated interim champ Carlos Adames to full titleholder and let's see if the talented Adames will get a title fight soon?There's a further update on the Ryan Garcia PED positive tests controversy, as Garcia now wants his "B Samples" tested. Dan and T.J. discuss what it all means and whether Garcia is still looking at a lengthy suspension by the NY State Athletic Commision?And there's nostalgia on the anniversary of a big heavyweight triple header in New York from 1996 featuring Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Tim Witherspoon in seperate bouts. Plus, it's the third anniversary of Canelo Alvarez fighting before a current indoor record in the USA of 73,000 fans as he kayoed Billy Joe Saunders in Arlington, TX at AT & T Stadium.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open with the recent news of Ryan Garcia testing positive for PEDs (1:03). Next up, they dive into Monday Morning's Undisputed bout featuring Japanese Superstar Naoya Inoue defending against Luis Nery (8:50). Then, Undisputed king Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defends his belts on Cinco De Mayo weekend against Jaime Munguia (17:41). Closing the show, they discuss the UFC 301 Card from Brazil, headlined by Pantoja vs Erceg (32:18)SHOP HBP Merch Follow the Podcast on IG:https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In today's episode, Fares is joined by amateur fighter Brian Ferguson ahead of his upcoming NEF Fight. They explore Brian's path to fighting (1:23), touching on his journey from addiction to sobriety (5:18), and representing Nostos MMA (11:52). Don't miss Brian as he steps into the ring this Saturday, April 20th, for New England Fights in Bangor, Maine.Follow Brian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fergyb3https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

It was a less than thrilling night for heavyweight Jared Anderson's main event win for Top Rank Boxing in Texas, there was a much more entertaining British junior lightweight main event for Matchroom Boxing and we're ready to discuss those fights and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.They talk the Top Rank show including the reasons the Anderson fight was a dull snoozefest. They also disucss the much more entertaining Efe Ajagba heavyweight battle with Guido Vianello in the co-feature. And, T.J. asks again what's wrong wtih having Anderson fight Ajagba, soon?Then, they talk the Zelfa Barret TKO win over a valiant Jordan Gill to close the Matchroom show in Manchester, England. Is Barreett a legit player at 130 lb. for a title shot? How tough was Gill when many others would have quit in the 10th on the body shot knockdowns? The guys go over it all.There's news on former flyweight champ, England's Sunny Edwards and his next bout coming this summer. And, what about the Golden Boy undercard coming together for April 27th in Fresno, CA for the Ramirez/Barthelemy main event?Finally, the guys turn to some nostalgi, including a Bernard Hopkins on a middleweight title anniversary, and of course, we have to talk Hagler-Hearns for the near 40th anniversary of that one! It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

Arguably the top U.S. Heavyweight is back headlining for Top Rank Boxing, a British 130 lb. contender is back in action for Matchroom and we have news and lots of good nostalgia 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 BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.They talk Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson returning after a tumultuous last few months with two arrests and now fighting a slightly known veteran in the Top Ran main event on ESPN from Texas. Dan and T.J. have their reservations about Anderson's heart and commitment to the sport of boxing and more. There's further conversation on heavyweights Efe Ajagba and Guido Viannelo fighting in the co-feature and maybe, that bout has more "sizzle."Next, there's some quick conversation on Jordan Gill topping the Matchroom bill in Manchester, England, as he fights Zelfa Barrett in a 12 rounder to help solidify his standing in the junior lightweight rankings.Then, there's fight news on newly elevated IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis jumping to Matchroom to promote him. Dan has insight on his next potential fight, but T.J. wants to know why can't we get an Ennis-Terence Crawford undisputed 147 lb. fight late in the year, as well?Dan has more on the passing of significant U.S. promoter Gary Shaw who died earlier this week and more on the undercard of the upcoming Canelo-Munguia card on May 4th.The boys close with Anthony Joshua anniversary nostalgia on his first heavyweight title win and a classic Oscar De La Hoya battle with fellow hall of fame laegend, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, too!It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!!

A wild weekend of fights that saw a dramatic TKO win for Ray Ford for the WBA featherweight crown, a shocking cancellation of Amanda Serrano's Puerto Rico homecoming title defense, former UFC star turned boxing heavyweight Francis Ngannou joins us and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com to cover all the relevant recaps, news, the interview iwth Ngannou and nostalgia.First, the guys talk the Top Rank Boxing main event Ford TKO of Otabek Kholmatov in the 12th and final round of a fight that he was losing on two of the scorecards. What about this bout as a "fight of the year candidate?" And, could their be a rematch? Dan has thoughts on that and also Luis Alberto Lopez scoring the KO over his Japanese challenger in the co-feature. Will Ford maybe fight Lopez next?Next, T.J. talks with BigFightWeekend.com writer Saadeq Ahmed, who was in the arena in the Turning Stone Resort Arena in Verona, NY, for his thoughts on the Fod incredible win with just seconds left in a fight he loses, if the final bell rings. Saadeq relays how crazy and loud it was in the arena in this one.Next, T.J. and Dan talk the Jake Paul latest squash KO, as he beats Ryan Bourland, again in just a single round. What's the future of these kind of one sided, too easy bouts for Paul's credibility? Then, they talk the crazy eye injury for Amanda Serrano that kept her from fighting in her featherweight unified title defense. What happened and what does it mean for Serrano's future? Great insight here.Then, there's fight news on Canelo Alvarez maybe returning to PBC and Amazon for PPV after all? What broadcast outlet and against whom will he fight coming May 4th? Dan has the latest on what he's found out.Dan goes over other news on Jermell Charlo being stripped of his final belt at 154 and Terence Crawford is looking at deals as a promotional free agent now.Finally, some GREAT nostalgia on the Rafael Marquez and Israel Vasquez anniversary of two of their fights. Plus, we have a Felix Trinidad world title win and Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker moving up to another weight class for a world title win.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" on the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

In today's episode, Fares and Josh preview the upcoming Top Rank Card taking place in the fight capital Las Vegas. Headlined by two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez taking on Massachusetts's very own Jermaine Ortiz. Per usual, Teo has pulled some interesting lead-up tactics, from eating hot dogs & chicken wings on fight week to reading a book during the press conference. Who will shine bright under the brightest light? Then to Keyshawn Davis as he takes on his toughest test to date in former world champion Jose Pedraza. Will 'The Businessman' handle business on Saturday and prove he belongs with the best in his weight class?https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

Some prominent British fights, WBO World Champ at 140 lb. Teofimo Lopez and the latest with rescheduling Fury-Usyk for May are all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to recap and give thoughts on everything off the weekend.The Boys talk first about the nasty cut for Tyson Fury in sparring that has now delayed the undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk until mid-May. Dan has the latest, including- why didn't Usyk go ahead and make a defense with Filip Hrgovic or someone on 2/17?Then, it's recap time as English light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi scored an impressive 12 round decision in the Boxxer main event over countryman and his friend, Dan Azeez in London. Buatsi is now the top 175 lb. fighter for the WBA and will await a title shot. Meanwhile, all the way in Las Vegas, disgraced British welterweight Conor Benn headlined for Matchroom Boxing against a little known American Peter Dobson, but couldn't put him away, as the bout went 12 rounds. Benn gets the decision, but what's his future, as his British PED suspension is still being litigated?Then, as his title defense Thursday night for Top Rank Boxing in Vegas approaches, hear from Teofimo Lopez with Dan about the bout and his plans upon victory? Hear it all in their convo.There's fight news involving the card for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol in June in Saudi Arabia, Are Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney going to end up fighting anyway in April and more?Finallly, some nostalgia on the death of actor Carl Weathers, who became legendary for his role as "Apollo Creed" in the "Rocky" movie series, Oscar De La Hoya's birthday and an anniversary of a Zab Judah undisputed world welterweight title win over Corey Spinks almost 20 years ago.It's all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open up the show with Naoya Inoue putting on another fantastic performance in Japan last week. Then into the MASSIVE Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight announcement from this week. What does this fight do for AJ? Francis? UFC has been on fire with their announcements, the boys react to Poirier vs Saint Denis and Arman vs Charles.. What will be the better matchup? To close the show, Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker headline a Fight Night, going down this weekend at the UFC Apex.Follow the Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Cornell University athletic department executive Jeff Hall on their annual "Red Hot Hockey" event at Madison Square Garden.  The college hockey extravaganza culminates with a post-Thanksgiving game between longtime rivals Boston University and Cornell. Plus, Top Rank Boxing president Todd duBoef discusses the state of professional boxing and the future of the sport's media rights in the streaming era. And Donn Davis, founder, chairman and co-owner of the Professional Fighter's League discusses the PFL's recent deals with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and YouTube star-turned-pro fighter Jake Paul. He also addresses a recent investment from Saudi Arabia in his company and the long-running rumors that PFL will be purchasing competing mixed martial arts promotion Bellator from Viacom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this podcast Mark Shunock!   Current host and area announcer for the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Top Rank Boxing.   A former player in the Canadian Hockey League, he retired from hockey to pursue an acting career.   One of his many acting jobs included his performance in the Broadway hit "Rock of Ages".   Mark is also the creator of "Mondays Dark", Vegas' premiere variety show for a cause.   "Mondays Dark" has raised over 1 million dollars and partnered with over 100 local organizations, and every dollar has stayed in Las Vegas.       In this episode you will take away 3 promising insights (plus many more)   -       The power of good family values…   -       How you can end up where you want in unexpected ways.   -       The reality of taking a chance because you want to be a part of something!       3 of Mark's Best Quotes!     “I was very fortunate to have the family I did”   “You gotta be on, you gotta be present”   “It's incredible what pro sports did for Las Vegas”         Follow Mark:   https://mondaysdark.com/     https://twitter.com/markshunock?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-shunock-1018b4174 https://www.instagram.com/markshunock/​         Watch the FULL Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M2lCp8pcdu4       Other great podcast guest episodes:     Marla Maples on Being Reborn Again and Living on Purpose   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-on-the-grow-with-manny-vargas/id1150064033?i=1000613489510   Born to Perform and Persevere with Jaclyn Marfuggi Caprio   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-on-the-grow-with-manny-vargas/id1150064033?i=1000610828215       Subscribe and Listen to the Always on the GROW with Manny Vargas Podcast on other platforms:     Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/4r7UJnPOK226P61eGCQ1o2?si=3cfa99ca922a4373   Amazon:   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81b57b24-ac69-4ee5-a02f-deb817096b4f/always-on-the-grow-with-manny-vargas         Follow Manny:   http://alwaysonthegrow.com   Instagram: @thisismannyvargas https://www.instagram.com/thisismannyvargas/ Twitter: @themannyvargas https://twitter.com/themannyvargas FB: @thisismannyvargas https://www.facebook.com/thisismannyvargas TikTok: @thisismannyvargas     https://www.tiktok.com/@thisismannyvargas

Hi Again and welcome back to episode 06 of season 04.  Haven't you always wished to gain a greater understanding of the mysterious and complicated field of plastic procedures? Finally, now you can. Get connected and learn! Tune in and bookmark the “Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth's Looking Good Feeling Great Podcast from Las Vegas” with his co-host, Darrell Craig Harris.  For a start, you will be in no doubt about the love, passion, dedication, and empathy that Dr. Roth has for his patients and community. Plus, he always seems to add in a wonderful witty comment when you least expect it! (PS: for Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth's background, Bio, and reason for doing this show check out episode 01 of Season 1) Dr Roth and his co-host do their best to demystify plastic surgery, so please email us and ask your related questions. BTW - Dr Roth has a new updated website - so check it out - the website link is below. Don't forget to contact Dr Roth and his team if you have any questions that you'd like discussed on upcoming podcast episodes. “I'm a dad, husband, huge sports fan and a medically certified practicing plastic surgeon in Las Vegas!” Living and growing up in what was a relatively small town way back when, Dr Roth, In recent years has seen the tremendous growth and popularity of sports come of age in Las Vegas.  We already know that Dr Roth is a big sports fan and is associated as a fight doctor for Top Rank Boxing.  But it's not just boxing that Dr Roth and his co-host Darrell Craig Harris love. Just recently, the growth of sports teams setting up camp in Las Vegas is growing at a rate as never seen before. Sports stadiums are being built and money is pouring into the community from those sports teams and the benefits to the local economy in all areas are positive.  It has developed from the days that Dr Roth remembers being at Caesars Palace car park. The first place to act as an arena for large boxing matches in Las Vegas. Some of the greatest boxing matches were between four boxers affectionately known as the four kings! All the Hollywood celebrities and sports stars from other sports were in attendance and it was an electric atmosphere. Then came the UFC, and onto the raiders professional football team, The women's national basketball team - The Aces. The Triple A baseball team, the professional Lacrosse team known as the Desert Dogs. And…The Golden Knights Ice Hockey team, who just won their first Stanley Cup in the final against Florida. So…Las Vegas has become a legitimate sports town and Formula 1 comes to Las Vegas for the first time in November 2023. Of course Las Vegas is the entertainment capital, and lots of the folks that work in this industry are required to look good. This is another key connection for Dr Roth, as a schoolboy he had friends whose mom would be a showgirl and always had to look fantastic. Over the years Dr Roth has served lots of people including well-known celebrities to look good and feel great all while living, working and relaxing in ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World'. This is just for starters, listen in and hear a lot more fascinating information, we hope you enjoy this fun/fact-filled episode.  So...remember that Dr. Roth is always keeping up to date with the latest procedures that are developed so that he and his care team can offer you the best they have on offer.  PS: Don't forget if you have related questions or would like to hear about related plastic procedure topics. Please CONTACT our co-host Darrell Craig Harris,  and he will endeavor to ask your plastic procedure-related question to Dr. Roth on air. You'll find all our contact email on the main page or through our social media channels - Look forward to hearing from you.  Wow, and there's a lot more to hear... As this episode and future episodes progress you'll find YOU become more aware and gain a deeper appreciation of the complex world of plastic procedures - essentially a mix of the human body and mind engineering, coupled with great artistry and foresight. Plus, let's not forget ALL the special and helpful products and procedures. This is an industry that truly focuses on helping YOU Look Good and Feel Great... Download and listen in your vehicle or while on an airplane, on your lunch break, or just when you're taking time out for yourself. See You soon for Episode 07 of Season 04. PS: Check out Dr. Jeffrey Roth's Social media, we'd Love You to Like and follow, as it's a great way to keep up to date, or just download the Podcast to listen to offline on your iPhone or Android device.  Check Us Out on our Social Media Channels :)        https://twitter.com/drrothpodcast https://www.instagram.com/lookinggoodfeelinggreatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/lookinggoodpodcast/ https://www.jjrothmd.com/      

Hi Again and welcome back to episode 4 of our new season 04.  Haven't you always wished to gain a greater understanding of the mysterious and complicated field of plastic procedures? Finally, now you can. Get connected and learn! Tune in and bookmark the “Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth's Looking Good Feeling Great Podcast from Las Vegas” with his co-host, Darrell Craig Harris.  For a start, you will be in no doubt about the love, passion, dedication, and empathy that Dr. Roth has for his patients and community. Plus, he always seems to add in a wonderful witty comment when you least expect it! (PS: for Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth's background, Bio, and reason for doing this show check out episode 01 of Season 1) Dr Roth and his co-host do their best to demystify plastic surgery, so please email us and ask your related questions. BTW - Dr Roth has a new updated website - so check it out - the website link is below. Don't forget to contact Dr Roth and his team if you have any questions that you'd like discussed on upcoming podcast episodes. Las Vegas is one of the top 5 places in the united states for plastic surgery, and generated by the tracking of products by companies that supply such this as implants. Thirty-plus years ago in Las Vegas only four plastic surgeon did all types of plastic surgery. Dr Roth grow up in Las Vegas an back when he was in high school it was normal to see a school friends Mom come and pick her son up and was tall blonde and beautiful dressed in her costume from one of the Las Vegas shows. At the same school as a young man Dr Roth worked selling T-shirts. When you visit Las Vegas, perhaps for a holiday, you can't help but experience the glam and glitz, including all the showgirls. Those show girls may only be able to work for ten years before they are unable to keep up the expectations of the beauty and glamour of what is Las Vegas. These showgirls are also moms, wives, etc. At some point, these ladies and other front-line people working in the Las Vegas shows and casinos environment may choose to have some plastic surgery. Breast augmentation, face-lifts and tummy tucks being the most common choices. In fact, many of the ladies that had plastic augmentation thirty-odd years ago now are choosing to visit Dr Roth's office asking for breast reduction. If the patient elects for replacing of the original implants, which often are hardening and often calcified capsules. The new replacements are much more technically advanced than thirty-plus years ago. Dr Roth shares some funny stories including nearly knocking over one of the oldest and most well-known cocktail waitress while on his way to get a much needed sandwich at the deli-bar with a famous sports bar in Las Vegas. Thankful the waitress wasn't knocked over or injury. Many, many people working in the services industry of Las Vegas – waitress, cocktail waitress, Bell Boys, and parking attendants to name a few of the titles can find that with tipping they can make quite a lot of income. Of course it's a common fact that you almost always get these coveted jobs through someone who had “points” which means some who had a vested interest! If You got the job the term locally would then be that “you got juiced into it”. Of course with the corporatisation of Las Vegas it happens a lot less, yet the slang still lingers! Of course now in the 21st-century plastic surgery technology has vastly improved and today while breast augmentation remains popular across the world, Dr Roth also see patient who're also interested in fillers, Botox and coolsculpting. Las Vegas continue to attract more and more types of high-level sports teams as the city continues to grow. Dr Roth has strong connection to the sports world notably as a fight doctor with Top Rank Boxing. He continues to love all forms of sports, attend games and events when his time permits. Formula 1 also comes to Las Vegas this year for the first time and aptly illustrates that the city has the resource to host an event that is a Global Sport. This is just for starters, listen in and hear a lot more fascinating information, we hope you enjoy this fun/fact-filled episode.  So...remember that Dr. Roth is always keeping up to date with the latest procedures that are developed so that he and his care team can offer you the best they have on offer.  PS: Don't forget if you have related questions or would like to hear about related plastic procedure topics. Please CONTACT our co-host Darrell Craig Harris,  and he will endeavor to ask your plastic procedure-related question to Dr. Roth on air. You'll find all our contact email on the main page or through our social media channels - Look forward to hearing from you.  Wow, and there's a lot more to hear... As this episode and future episodes progress you'll find YOU become more aware and gain a deeper appreciation of the complex world of plastic procedures - essentially a mix of the human body and mind engineering, coupled with great artistry and foresight. Plus, let's not forget ALL the special and helpful products and procedures. This is an industry that truly focuses on helping YOU Look Good and Feel Great... Download and listen in your vehicle or while on an airplane, on your lunch break, or just when you're taking time out for yourself. See You soon for Episode 05 of Season 04. PS: Check out Dr. Jeffrey Roth's Social media, we'd Love You to Like and follow, as it's a great way to keep up to date, or just download the Podcast to listen to offline on your iPhone or Android device.  Check Us Out on our Social Media Channels :)        https://twitter.com/drrothpodcast https://www.instagram.com/lookinggoodfeelinggreatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/lookinggoodpodcast/ https://www.jjrothmd.com/