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We're ready to go with another weekend of action from England to New Jersey and a former heavyweight champ is on the show, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their insight and opinions.They begin with the Recap of Thursday's Ohashi Promotions card in TokyoBrian Norman booming one-punch KO of challenger Jin Sasaki, as he retains the WBO welterweight title. Norman is clearly on the rise at 147 lb. and the guys give more on his future. Briefly, on the undercard,Thanongsak Simsri gets a split decision Cristian Araneta, and wins the vacant IBF junior flyweight title.Next, a Preview of the Macthroom Boxing / DAZN main event Saturday in Birmingham, England Galal Yafai takes on Francisco Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Yafai's WBC interim flyweight title. Yafai is more decorated as an amateur but Rodriguez has had many more fights.  Then, a Preview of the Top Rank ESPN+ top two fights Saturday in Newark, N.J. (ESPN+)Jersey's Vito Mielnicki Jr. meets Poland's. Kamil Gardzielik, 10 rounds, middleweights and in the co-feature, Jahi Tucker vs. Lorenzo Simpson, 10 rounds, middleweights. They go over both.NewsIt's official – Canelo-Crawford will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas & TKO's boxing promotion will be called Zuffa Boxing  No shock but Jamie Munguia's B sample was also positive for exogenous testosterone and the guys discuss what it means again. Jaron Ennis announces on social media that he is officially moving up to 154 lb. Dan has more and T.J. invokes "What are we doing here?!"NostalgiaThe boys wrap talking  briefly June 17, 2000 — 25 years ago on Tuesday – Shane Mosley W12 Oscar De La Hoya to win the WBC welterweight title. A huge fight that lived up to the hype. Big Dan was ringside for it all.It' all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a special edition of the recap show/Pod, as we were live on Youtube Sunday night and you are also hearing us on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast are here to go over everything.They discuss:Saturday's Top Rank ESPN card in Norfolk, Va.Keyshawn missing weight and the falloutAbdullah Mason TKO6 Jeremia Nakathila, 10 rounds, lightweightsNahir Albright W10 majority Kelvin Davis, junior welterweights Saturday's Queensberry DAZN card in Ipswich, EnglandFabio Wardley booming one punch, KO10 Justis Huni, wins vacant WBA interim heavyweight titleSunday's Teiken Boxing ESPN+ card in Tolyo Junto Nakatani TKO6 Ryosuke Nishida, unifies WBC/IBF bantamweight titles and wants Naoya "The Monster" Inoue down the road!Sunday's Tasman Fighters DAZN card Broadbeach, Australia (DAZN)Jai Opetaia KO5 Claudio Squeo, retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and wants a huge battle with Zurdo Ramirez. NewsDan has some thoughts on the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction and speeches, including the great Manny Pacquiao.Dana White and Turki Alashikh announce (along with SELA) that they will promote Canelo-Crawford on Sept. 13. as part of new TKO venture.Also, Turki put out thru The Ring Aug. 16 card in Riyadh, which was the date for Garcia-Haney 2 that isn't happening and then Haney-Lopez, which also isn't happening: it will have Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte as the main event and,  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman; junior lightweight bout between Anthony Cacace and Raymond Ford (17-1, 8 KOs)NostalgiaJune 7, 2014 – 11 years ago on Saturday – Miguel Cotto TKO10 Sergio Martinez to win the lineal/WBC middleweight title at Madison Square Garden, First Puerto Rican to win a title in four divisions, dominated. Big Dan was ringside.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure for more of this great content, you find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a special edition of the recap show/Pod, as we were live on Youtube Sunday night and you are also hearing us on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast are here to go over everything.They discuss:Saturday's Top Rank ESPN card in Norfolk, Va.Keyshawn missing weight and the falloutAbdullah Mason TKO6 Jeremia Nakathila, 10 rounds, lightweightsNahir Albright W10 majority Kelvin Davis, junior welterweights Saturday's Queensberry DAZN card in Ipswich, EnglandFabio Wardley booming one punch, KO10 Justis Huni, wins vacant WBA interim heavyweight titleSunday's Teiken Boxing ESPN+ card in Tolyo Junto Nakatani TKO6 Ryosuke Nishida, unifies WBC/IBF bantamweight titles and wants Naoya "The Monster" Inoue down the road!Sunday's Tasman Fighters DAZN card Broadbeach, Australia (DAZN)Jai Opetaia KO5 Claudio Squeo, retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and wants a huge battle with Zurdo Ramirez. NewsDan has some thoughts on the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction and speeches, including the great Manny Pacquiao.Dana White and Turki Alashikh announce (along with SELA) that they will promote Canelo-Crawford on Sept. 13. as part of new TKO venture.Also, Turki put out thru The Ring Aug. 16 card in Riyadh, which was the date for Garcia-Haney 2 that isn't happening and then Haney-Lopez, which also isn't happening: it will have Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte as the main event and,  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman; junior lightweight bout between Anthony Cacace and Raymond Ford (17-1, 8 KOs)NostalgiaJune 7, 2014 – 11 years ago on Saturday – Miguel Cotto TKO10 Sergio Martinez to win the lineal/WBC middleweight title at Madison Square Garden, First Puerto Rican to win a title in four divisions, dominated. Big Dan was ringside.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure for more of this great content, you find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Although it's a lighter weekend of action, there are a couple of solid contender main events and we've aslo got some interesting fight news and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They begin with the preview of the Matchroom/DAZN main event Saturday in LondonJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, rematch in a 10 round heavyweight battle. Will Fisher step up this time and decisively win over the veteran Allen? Also, they preview the 360 Promotions/UFC Fight Pass main event in Commerce, Calif.Contender Serhii Bohachuk meets. Mykel Fox, who's stepping up to junior middleweight in the main event. Bohachuk wants to get in the 154 lb. title picture with a big win. Can the crafty, southpaw Fox create problems? News Wait, the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford mega-fight, announced for September 12th for  Las Vegas isn't going to be on that date and maybe, not in Vegas?? Dan isn't so sure. The guys go over it. Also, the presser on Thursday in NYC for Turki Alashikh's July 12 Ring mag / DAZN PPV that will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium tennis stadium in Queens, NY. Plenty of talk between Shakur Stevenson and top contender William Zepeda along with Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz at the presser.  And, Turki tells Dan he is unsure, if he will proceed with Garcia-Haney 2 right away and may look to get Garcia another fight first. Next, the California commission says Charli Suarez has appealed the technical decision loss to Emanuel Navarrete last Saturday night and the hearing is on agenda for June 2 commission meeting. Meanwhile, Bob Arum tells me he would like to do the immediate rematch in October in Manila to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila, Ali-Fraizer 3, which he also promoted  Top Rank/Golden Boy/Zanfer made deal, avoid purse bid for vacant WBO junior middleweight title bout between Xander Zayas and Jorge Garcia. Dan's reporting is it is likely going to be July 26 at TBA. And, this would be on final Top Rank/ESPN card as their contract expires July 31. Hall of Famer Holly Holm has signed with MVP and is coming back to boxing for first time since 2013 (she went UFC and became a champion) to fight Yolanda Vega, who also signed with MVP, on Jake Paul-Chavez PPV on June 28.  NostalgiaMay 14, 2005 — 20 years ago on Wednesday – Winky Wright W12 Felix Trinidad domination. Big Dan was ringside andMay 15, 2044 -- 21 years ago Thursday – in the light heavyweight title rematch Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver KO2 Roy Jones in gargantuan shocker. WATCH these famous fight recaps on our BFW Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132And, make sure to be following/subscribed to our pod content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Although it's a lighter weekend of action, there are a couple of solid contender main events and we've aslo got some interesting fight news and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They begin with the preview of the Matchroom/DAZN main event Saturday in LondonJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, rematch in a 10 round heavyweight battle. Will Fisher step up this time and decisively win over the veteran Allen? Also, they preview the 360 Promotions/UFC Fight Pass main event in Commerce, Calif.Contender Serhii Bohachuk meets. Mykel Fox, who's stepping up to junior middleweight in the main event. Bohachuk wants to get in the 154 lb. title picture with a big win. Can the crafty, southpaw Fox create problems? News Wait, the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford mega-fight, announced for September 12th for  Las Vegas isn't going to be on that date and maybe, not in Vegas?? Dan isn't so sure. The guys go over it. Also, the presser on Thursday in NYC for Turki Alashikh's July 12 Ring mag / DAZN PPV that will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium tennis stadium in Queens, NY. Plenty of talk between Shakur Stevenson and top contender William Zepeda along with Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz at the presser.  And, Turki tells Dan he is unsure, if he will proceed with Garcia-Haney 2 right away and may look to get Garcia another fight first. Next, the California commission says Charli Suarez has appealed the technical decision loss to Emanuel Navarrete last Saturday night and the hearing is on agenda for June 2 commission meeting. Meanwhile, Bob Arum tells me he would like to do the immediate rematch in October in Manila to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila, Ali-Fraizer 3, which he also promoted  Top Rank/Golden Boy/Zanfer made deal, avoid purse bid for vacant WBO junior middleweight title bout between Xander Zayas and Jorge Garcia. Dan's reporting is it is likely going to be July 26 at TBA. And, this would be on final Top Rank/ESPN card as their contract expires July 31. Hall of Famer Holly Holm has signed with MVP and is coming back to boxing for first time since 2013 (she went UFC and became a champion) to fight Yolanda Vega, who also signed with MVP, on Jake Paul-Chavez PPV on June 28.  NostalgiaMay 14, 2005 — 20 years ago on Wednesday – Winky Wright W12 Felix Trinidad domination. Big Dan was ringside andMay 15, 2044 -- 21 years ago Thursday – in the light heavyweight title rematch Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver KO2 Roy Jones in gargantuan shocker. WATCH these famous fight recaps on our BFW Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132And, make sure to be following/subscribed to our pod content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Some controversy in San Diego, another big showing for Anthony Cacace in the U.K. and a tremendous under the radar Japanese title fight Sunday were all part of the weekend for us to go over on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to talk it all.They Recap the Top Rank / ESPN show Saturday in San DiegoEmanuel Navarrete wins a Tech Decision over Charly Suarez and retains the WBO junior lightweight title. But, was it a punch or a butt that caused the Navarrete cut that stopped the fight. And, will this verdict be overturned by the California commission now? The boys go in detail about it and their opinions on what should be done?In the co-feature, Raymond Muratalla decisioned Zaur Abdullaev and wins vacant IBF interim lightweight title. What's next... Loma?? Then, a recap from the Queensberry DAZN main event Saturday in Nottingham, EnglandAnthony Cacace again gets an impressive with a TKO9 over hometown fave Leigh Wood. Third staight significant win for Cacace and was it the end for the popular Wood?A brief recap of the ProBox main event Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla. as Erickson Lubin TKO11 against Ardreal Holmes in an IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Not a thrilling fight, but Lubin helps himself with the win. Finally, the boys recap the main event in Tokyo on Sunday morning USA time, as Fernando  "Puma" Martinez wins another action packed decision with Kazuto Ioka in their rematch. And, Martinez, who got off the canvas late, retains WBA junior bantamweight title. Then, some NewsDan is reporting on plans in works for Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez to return this Summer ahead of a probable junior bantamweight title shot. Chocolatito is No. 1 in the WBO, WBC and WBA rankings.And, if the Pacquiao-Barrios happens for July 19. It will have not only the Fundora-Tszyu 2 junior middleweight rematch, but also a possible for undercard so is Pitbull Cruz vs. Angel Fierro 2, as well.Nostalgia (Go to our BFW Youtube page for:May 12, 2001 – 24 years ago on Monday – Felix Trinidad TKO5 William Joppy to win the WBA middleweight title in the Don King's and HBO's middleweight tournament semis. Dan was ringside for top 2-3 atmospheres he's ever been in. MSG was on fire inside and outside that night. Incredible memories!Go WATCH here:  https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132/featuredAnd make sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify! 

Some controversy in San Diego, another big showing for Anthony Cacace in the U.K. and a tremendous under the radar Japanese title fight Sunday were all part of the weekend for us to go over on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to talk it all.They Recap the Top Rank / ESPN show Saturday in San DiegoEmanuel Navarrete wins a Tech Decision over Charly Suarez and retains the WBO junior lightweight title. But, was it a punch or a butt that caused the Navarrete cut that stopped the fight. And, will this verdict be overturned by the California commission now? The boys go in detail about it and their opinions on what should be done?In the co-feature, Raymond Muratalla decisioned Zaur Abdullaev and wins vacant IBF interim lightweight title. What's next... Loma?? Then, a recap from the Queensberry DAZN main event Saturday in Nottingham, EnglandAnthony Cacace again gets an impressive with a TKO9 over hometown fave Leigh Wood. Third staight significant win for Cacace and was it the end for the popular Wood?A brief recap of the ProBox main event Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla. as Erickson Lubin TKO11 against Ardreal Holmes in an IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Not a thrilling fight, but Lubin helps himself with the win. Finally, the boys recap the main event in Tokyo on Sunday morning USA time, as Fernando  "Puma" Martinez wins another action packed decision with Kazuto Ioka in their rematch. And, Martinez, who got off the canvas late, retains WBA junior bantamweight title. Then, some NewsDan is reporting on plans in works for Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez to return this Summer ahead of a probable junior bantamweight title shot. Chocolatito is No. 1 in the WBO, WBC and WBA rankings.And, if the Pacquiao-Barrios happens for July 19. It will have not only the Fundora-Tszyu 2 junior middleweight rematch, but also a possible for undercard so is Pitbull Cruz vs. Angel Fierro 2, as well.Nostalgia (Go to our BFW Youtube page for:May 12, 2001 – 24 years ago on Monday – Felix Trinidad TKO5 William Joppy to win the WBA middleweight title in the Don King's and HBO's middleweight tournament semis. Dan was ringside for top 2-3 atmospheres he's ever been in. MSG was on fire inside and outside that night. Incredible memories!Go WATCH here:  https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132/featuredAnd make sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify! 

We get ready for a wekkend with action all over the globe- from San Diego, CA to Nottingham, England and then, back over to Tokyo, Japan and we're ready to go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for their takes and insight.They begin with the preview of the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday in San DiegoMexican star Emanuel Navarrete returns against unbeaten but largely unknown Charly Suarez for Navarrete's WBO junior lightweight title and in the co-feature unbeaten Raymond Muratalla takes on Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title. The boys discuss both.Earlier Saturday, U.S. time, the Queensberry DAZN main event from Nottingham, England sees Anthony Cacace battle Leigh Wood in a junior lightweight showdown of popular prominent fighters in the U.K. There's a brief preview of the ProBox TV card Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla.  as Erickson Lubin returns with Ardreal Holmes in an IBF junior middleweight eliminator  And, much more interesting a preview of the Sunday fight in Tokyo (Sunday a.m. in U.S.) with Fernando "Puma" Martinez rematching Kazuto Ioka, for Martinez's WBA junior bantamweight title. Get all the takes and opinions on these matchups. Then, some NewsDan has more on the likely July 19th return of now 46 year old Manny Pacquiao to meet WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios. #WhatAreWeDoingHereDan is further reporting that Canelo-Crawford likely will be on Netflix - not PPV for Friday night Sept. 12th and explains more about it.And, they talk briefly on the announcement that Claressa Shields will defend the women's undisputed heavyweight title vs. IBF light heavy titlist Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on DAZNNostalgiaMay 8, 2004 – 21 years ago on Thursday – Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez battle to a draw in the first fight of their epic four-fight series. Was for Marquez's IBF and Manny's lineal featherweight titles and Dan was there in Las Vegas.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!Also, if you did not WATCH it. Go see our great recap of Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo I from 20 years ago in Vegas on our Youtube page on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7k-7TbU0Jo

We get ready for a wekkend with action all over the globe- from San Diego, CA to Nottingham, England and then, back over to Tokyo, Japan and we're ready to go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for their takes and insight.They begin with the preview of the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday in San DiegoMexican star Emanuel Navarrete returns against unbeaten but largely unknown Charly Suarez for Navarrete's WBO junior lightweight title and in the co-feature unbeaten Raymond Muratalla takes on Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title. The boys discuss both.Earlier Saturday, U.S. time, the Queensberry DAZN main event from Nottingham, England sees Anthony Cacace battle Leigh Wood in a junior lightweight showdown of popular prominent fighters in the U.K. There's a brief preview of the ProBox TV card Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla.  as Erickson Lubin returns with Ardreal Holmes in an IBF junior middleweight eliminator  And, much more interesting a preview of the Sunday fight in Tokyo (Sunday a.m. in U.S.) with Fernando "Puma" Martinez rematching Kazuto Ioka, for Martinez's WBA junior bantamweight title. Get all the takes and opinions on these matchups. Then, some NewsDan has more on the likely July 19th return of now 46 year old Manny Pacquiao to meet WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios. #WhatAreWeDoingHereDan is further reporting that Canelo-Crawford likely will be on Netflix - not PPV for Friday night Sept. 12th and explains more about it.And, they talk briefly on the announcement that Claressa Shields will defend the women's undisputed heavyweight title vs. IBF light heavy titlist Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on DAZNNostalgiaMay 8, 2004 – 21 years ago on Thursday – Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez battle to a draw in the first fight of their epic four-fight series. Was for Marquez's IBF and Manny's lineal featherweight titles and Dan was there in Las Vegas.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!Also, if you did not WATCH it. Go see our great recap of Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo I from 20 years ago in Vegas on our Youtube page on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7k-7TbU0Jo

Another big week and weekend of fights unfolding and we're back with the newest edition of the show, as it spans with action Wednesday and Thursday from Australia to Japan to England and even, Orlando, FL, coming this weekend. It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to go over it all.First, they recap Wednesday No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, Australia (PBC YouTube in US) with the successful return of Keith Thurman with a KO3 over Brock Jarvis, junior middleweights – Now, a Tim Tszyu fight is probably next if Tszyu wins his April 5th bout vs. Joey Spencer. Next a recap of the Thursday Teiken Promotions card on ESPN+ in Tokyo and a fantastic battle that saw Kenshiro Teraji TKO12 Seigo Yuri Akui,  and heunifies WBC/WBA flyweight titles. Amazing action and drama, as Teraji was behind on 2 cards but got the stoppage in the final two minutes for the win. Dan also believes that he's now a serious hall of fame contender.Then, they preview Queensberry main event Saturday in Liverpool, England on DAZN. This hasNick Ball vs. TJ Doheny, for Ball's WBA featherweight title in a 12 rounder. The popular Ball is favored to roll in this one. And, there's more on the Matchroom card Saturday in Orlando, Fla. on DAZN.  Austin "Ammo" Williams meets Patrice Volny in a 12 round middleweight bout. And, Edgar Berlanga takes Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz, in the super middleweight co feature. Plus, U.S. Olympic medalist Omari Jones makes his pro debut vs. Alessio Mastronunzio for 6 rounds as junior middleweights. Then News:Undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue's next defense made official vs. San Antonio's Ramon Cardenas in the main event of a Top Rank/ESPN card May 4 — a Sunday — at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Dan also reported WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza defends against Edward Vazquez co-feature. And, the plan is 4 fights for Inoue this year – He KO'd Kim in Jan, this May 4th fight, then Sept.14th in Japan in a WBA mandatory vs. MJ Akhmadaliev. And, hei'll finally fight in December in Riyadh.  The guys discuss it all.Next the WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to face interim champion Joseph Parker but Usyk's team is already negotiating a Daniel Dubois rematch.And, the British Boxing Board of Control fined Chis Eubank £100,000 for smashing an egg in the face of Conor Benn at their kickoff news conference on Feb. 25 in Manchester, England. Big enough fine? Too much? The guys have takes.Finally, NostalgiaMarch 13, 1999 – 26 years ago on Thursday – Lennox Lewis robbed for a draw with Evander Holyfield in unification for the undisputed heavyweight crown in one of worst decisions in boxing history. It was an ugly fight with an uglier set of scorecards. We re-live it.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Another big week and weekend of fights unfolding and we're back with the newest edition of the show, as it spans with action Wednesday and Thursday from Australia to Japan to England and even, Orlando, FL, coming this weekend. It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to go over it all.First, they recap Wednesday No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, Australia (PBC YouTube in US) with the successful return of Keith Thurman with a KO3 over Brock Jarvis, junior middleweights – Now, a Tim Tszyu fight is probably next if Tszyu wins his April 5th bout vs. Joey Spencer. Next a recap of the Thursday Teiken Promotions card on ESPN+ in Tokyo and a fantastic battle that saw Kenshiro Teraji TKO12 Seigo Yuri Akui,  and heunifies WBC/WBA flyweight titles. Amazing action and drama, as Teraji was behind on 2 cards but got the stoppage in the final two minutes for the win. Dan also believes that he's now a serious hall of fame contender.Then, they preview Queensberry main event Saturday in Liverpool, England on DAZN. This hasNick Ball vs. TJ Doheny, for Ball's WBA featherweight title in a 12 rounder. The popular Ball is favored to roll in this one. And, there's more on the Matchroom card Saturday in Orlando, Fla. on DAZN.  Austin "Ammo" Williams meets Patrice Volny in a 12 round middleweight bout. And, Edgar Berlanga takes Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz, in the super middleweight co feature. Plus, U.S. Olympic medalist Omari Jones makes his pro debut vs. Alessio Mastronunzio for 6 rounds as junior middleweights. Then News:Undisputed junior featherweight champion Naoya Inoue's next defense made official vs. San Antonio's Ramon Cardenas in the main event of a Top Rank/ESPN card May 4 — a Sunday — at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Dan also reported WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza defends against Edward Vazquez co-feature. And, the plan is 4 fights for Inoue this year – He KO'd Kim in Jan, this May 4th fight, then Sept.14th in Japan in a WBA mandatory vs. MJ Akhmadaliev. And, hei'll finally fight in December in Riyadh.  The guys discuss it all.Next the WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to face interim champion Joseph Parker but Usyk's team is already negotiating a Daniel Dubois rematch.And, the British Boxing Board of Control fined Chis Eubank £100,000 for smashing an egg in the face of Conor Benn at their kickoff news conference on Feb. 25 in Manchester, England. Big enough fine? Too much? The guys have takes.Finally, NostalgiaMarch 13, 1999 – 26 years ago on Thursday – Lennox Lewis robbed for a draw with Evander Holyfield in unification for the undisputed heavyweight crown in one of worst decisions in boxing history. It was an ugly fight with an uglier set of scorecards. We re-live it.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe 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.! 

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.! 

We're ready for the second weekend in February with a heayweight main event in England, plus, star lightweight Keyshawn Davis joins us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return for their insight and takes.First, the preview Saturday's Queensberry main event from Manchester, England, asDerek "War" Chisora takes on Otto Wallin in an IBF heavyweight eliminator for the  No. 2 position. Both are vets with Chisora being a British fan favorite and we'll see if some good action comes of it?Then, Dan talks with Keyshawn Davis, who hedlines the Feb. 14 Top Rank ESPN card at Theater at MSG and he challenges Denys Berinchyk for his WBO lightweight title. Hear Keyshawn's mindset headed into his first world title shot and his goals should he be victorious this weekend. Next in the News:Dan has done his own reporting on Canelo-Jake Paul now in talks for spring & has the update on why Canelo- Terence Crawford fight won't be happening for now.We talk more on Ryan Garcia – who is back with Eddy Reynoso training and disgustingly for Dan, his fight with Rolly Romero slated for May 2 will be for the WBA “regular” welterweight tite? WHAT. ARE. WE. DOING. HERE?!Also, Janibek Alimkhanuly will defend his WBO/IBF middleweight title against Anauel Ngamissengue in a homecoming bout on April 5 (ESPN+) in Astana, Kazakhstan. Dan has more.Finally, some nostalgiaFeb. 5, 2005 — 20 years ago on Wednesday – Zab Judah went to Cory Spinks' hometown of St. Louis, MO and the 20K sold out downtown arena. And, Judah KO'd him to avenge his loss and win the undisputed welterweight title.Plus we say Happy Birthday from Feb.4 to legend Oscar De La Hoya, as he turned 52. We give a little Golden Boy appreciation!It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  

We're ready for the second weekend in February with a heayweight main event in England, plus, star lightweight Keyshawn Davis joins us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return for their insight and takes.First, the preview Saturday's Queensberry main event from Manchester, England, asDerek "War" Chisora takes on Otto Wallin in an IBF heavyweight eliminator for the  No. 2 position. Both are vets with Chisora being a British fan favorite and we'll see if some good action comes of it?Then, Dan talks with Keyshawn Davis, who hedlines the Feb. 14 Top Rank ESPN card at Theater at MSG and he challenges Denys Berinchyk for his WBO lightweight title. Hear Keyshawn's mindset headed into his first world title shot and his goals should he be victorious this weekend. Next in the News:Dan has done his own reporting on Canelo-Jake Paul now in talks for spring & has the update on why Canelo- Terence Crawford fight won't be happening for now.We talk more on Ryan Garcia – who is back with Eddy Reynoso training and disgustingly for Dan, his fight with Rolly Romero slated for May 2 will be for the WBA “regular” welterweight tite? WHAT. ARE. WE. DOING. HERE?!Also, Janibek Alimkhanuly will defend his WBO/IBF middleweight title against Anauel Ngamissengue in a homecoming bout on April 5 (ESPN+) in Astana, Kazakhstan. Dan has more.Finally, some nostalgiaFeb. 5, 2005 — 20 years ago on Wednesday – Zab Judah went to Cory Spinks' hometown of St. Louis, MO and the 20K sold out downtown arena. And, Judah KO'd him to avenge his loss and win the undisputed welterweight title.Plus we say Happy Birthday from Feb.4 to legend Oscar De La Hoya, as he turned 52. We give a little Golden Boy appreciation!It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  

It's the latest editon of the recap show as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with plenty to go over from Arizona to Puerto Rico and even, Bulgaria. And, they add some fight news and great nostalgia.First, they go over Saturday's Top Rank/ESPN card from Phoneix, as Emanuel Navarrete wipes out Oscar Valdez in their rematch and retains the WBO junior lightweight title. What's the future for both?Then, Rafael Espinoza stops Robeisy Ramirez in a bizarre re-enactment of the Roberto Duran's famous "No Mas" against Sugar Ray Leonard in the Saturday rematch with Ramirez to retain the WBO featherweight title. What was really going on with Ramirez's eye and will Espinoza end up on the track to move up and fight Navarrete?Next, It's Saturday's Matchroom/DAZN card from San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Richardson Hitchins defeated Liam Paro by decision and wins IBF junior welterweight title. It was at times a dull bout, but Hitchins was clearly better. And, what's n store for him? Dan also has more on Saturday's Epic Sports/DAZN card from Sofia, Bulgaria, where heavyweight Kubrat Pulev decisioned Mahmoud Charr, for the WBA “regular” title. Then, some news, including: Canelo Alvarez spoke to the media scrum in at a restaurant opening in California and opens door to Crawford fight, and on working with Turki and a possible Jake Paul fight?Not shoicking, but Israil Madrimov is suffering from "acute bronchitis" and withdrew from the Dec 21 fight with Serheii Bohachuk, who will instead face replacement Ishmael Davis. It's expected Madrimov recover and get ready for Vergil Ortiz on Feb. 22 on another Riyadh card.Finally, it's Nostalgia as on Dec. 8 – 17 years ago Sunday – Floyd Mayweather retains lineal/WBC welterweight title by highlight-reek KO in 10th of junior welterweight champion Ricky 'Hitman" Hatton in as big a fight as there was in the era. Wildest fight week ever. 30K Brits come to Vegas and the MGM runs out of beer!  Dan was ringside for it all.Also, on Dec. 8 – 12 years ago Sunday – Juan Manuel Marquez, on verge of being stopped, scores one of greatest KOs of all time as he puts newly elected hall of famer Manny Pacquiao to sleep, face first with one shot at the end of RD 6 in their 4th and final fight. This was his only win of the series and the only result of the series that was definitive. It was the KO of the year, Fight of the Year, Fight of the decade. Big Dan was ringside at the MGM Grand.And, Sunday is also Bob Arum turned 93 years old. We give a little Arum appreciation on his amazing career.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's the latest editon of the recap show as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with plenty to go over from Arizona to Puerto Rico and even, Bulgaria. And, they add some fight news and great nostalgia.First, they go over Saturday's Top Rank/ESPN card from Phoneix, as Emanuel Navarrete wipes out Oscar Valdez in their rematch and retains the WBO junior lightweight title. What's the future for both?Then, Rafael Espinoza stops Robeisy Ramirez in a bizarre re-enactment of the Roberto Duran's famous "No Mas" against Sugar Ray Leonard in the Saturday rematch with Ramirez to retain the WBO featherweight title. What was really going on with Ramirez's eye and will Espinoza end up on the track to move up and fight Navarrete?Next, It's Saturday's Matchroom/DAZN card from San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Richardson Hitchins defeated Liam Paro by decision and wins IBF junior welterweight title. It was at times a dull bout, but Hitchins was clearly better. And, what's n store for him? Dan also has more on Saturday's Epic Sports/DAZN card from Sofia, Bulgaria, where heavyweight Kubrat Pulev decisioned Mahmoud Charr, for the WBA “regular” title. Then, some news, including: Canelo Alvarez spoke to the media scrum in at a restaurant opening in California and opens door to Crawford fight, and on working with Turki and a possible Jake Paul fight?Not shoicking, but Israil Madrimov is suffering from "acute bronchitis" and withdrew from the Dec 21 fight with Serheii Bohachuk, who will instead face replacement Ishmael Davis. It's expected Madrimov recover and get ready for Vergil Ortiz on Feb. 22 on another Riyadh card.Finally, it's Nostalgia as on Dec. 8 – 17 years ago Sunday – Floyd Mayweather retains lineal/WBC welterweight title by highlight-reek KO in 10th of junior welterweight champion Ricky 'Hitman" Hatton in as big a fight as there was in the era. Wildest fight week ever. 30K Brits come to Vegas and the MGM runs out of beer!  Dan was ringside for it all.Also, on Dec. 8 – 12 years ago Sunday – Juan Manuel Marquez, on verge of being stopped, scores one of greatest KOs of all time as he puts newly elected hall of famer Manny Pacquiao to sleep, face first with one shot at the end of RD 6 in their 4th and final fight. This was his only win of the series and the only result of the series that was definitive. It was the KO of the year, Fight of the Year, Fight of the decade. Big Dan was ringside at the MGM Grand.And, Sunday is also Bob Arum turned 93 years old. We give a little Arum appreciation on his amazing career.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed packed first weekend of December and we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast." Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend are back to go over it all:They start with the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday in Phoenix, AZ as Emanuel Navarrete meets Oscar Valdez in a rematch, for Navarrete's WBO junior lightweight title. And, in the co-feature, Rafael Espinoza battles Robeisy Ramirez in another rematch, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title. Two very even fights and the guys give some thoughts.Next, it's the Matchroom DAZN card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico as Liam Paro meets Richardson Hitchins for Paro's IBF junior welterweight title. They go over the matchup and why in Puerto Rico? Dan also wants discussion from Sofia, Bulgaria as heavyweights Mahmoud Charr vs. Kubrat Pulev are fighting for Charr's WBA “regular” heavyweight title  Then, there's news as the International Boxing Hall of Fame election results were announced Thursday led by Manny Pacquiao and his amazing resume. Also Michael Nunn, Vinny Paz are in in the "modern men" category. Big Dan has problems with one of them.And among many others going in are referee Kenny Bayless in the non participants and HBO's Ross Greenburg in observer categories. Sad news is covered as former three-time junior featherweight champion Israel Vazquez died on Monday from cancer. He was 46. He's known best for the epic rivalry with Rafael Marquez, two of their four bouts were the fight of the year.  The boys talk the announcement of the full mega card for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Feb. 22:Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol 2 IBF heavyweight titlist Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker WBC lightweight titlist Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames vs. No. 1 contender Hamzah Sheeraz WBC interim junior middleweight titlist Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov (who fights first Dec. 21 vs Sergei Bohachuk, as Jaron Ennis ducked the fight) Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel for vacant WBC interim heavyweight title and also, a WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith.Finally theire's nostalgia as Dec. 4, 1999 – 25 years ago Wednesday – Fernando Vargas retains 154 title vs. future HOFer Winky Wright in a very close HBO fight  And, on Dec. 6, 2008 – 16 years ago Friday – Manny Pcquiao scores a huge TKO upset as he destroys Oscar De La Hoya and sends him into retirement. Dan was ringside for it all.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 jammed packed first weekend of December and we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast." Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend are back to go over it all:They start with the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday in Phoenix, AZ as Emanuel Navarrete meets Oscar Valdez in a rematch, for Navarrete's WBO junior lightweight title. And, in the co-feature, Rafael Espinoza battles Robeisy Ramirez in another rematch, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title. Two very even fights and the guys give some thoughts.Next, it's the Matchroom DAZN card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico as Liam Paro meets Richardson Hitchins for Paro's IBF junior welterweight title. They go over the matchup and why in Puerto Rico? Dan also wants discussion from Sofia, Bulgaria as heavyweights Mahmoud Charr vs. Kubrat Pulev are fighting for Charr's WBA “regular” heavyweight title  Then, there's news as the International Boxing Hall of Fame election results were announced Thursday led by Manny Pacquiao and his amazing resume. Also Michael Nunn, Vinny Paz are in in the "modern men" category. Big Dan has problems with one of them.And among many others going in are referee Kenny Bayless in the non participants and HBO's Ross Greenburg in observer categories. Sad news is covered as former three-time junior featherweight champion Israel Vazquez died on Monday from cancer. He was 46. He's known best for the epic rivalry with Rafael Marquez, two of their four bouts were the fight of the year.  The boys talk the announcement of the full mega card for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Feb. 22:Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol 2 IBF heavyweight titlist Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker WBC lightweight titlist Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames vs. No. 1 contender Hamzah Sheeraz WBC interim junior middleweight titlist Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov (who fights first Dec. 21 vs Sergei Bohachuk, as Jaron Ennis ducked the fight) Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel for vacant WBC interim heavyweight title and also, a WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith.Finally theire's nostalgia as Dec. 4, 1999 – 25 years ago Wednesday – Fernando Vargas retains 154 title vs. future HOFer Winky Wright in a very close HBO fight  And, on Dec. 6, 2008 – 16 years ago Friday – Manny Pcquiao scores a huge TKO upset as he destroys Oscar De La Hoya and sends him into retirement. Dan was ringside for it all.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 post Thanksgiving edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return to go over the one prominent fight of the weekend and hear from a muti-division world champ and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."First, the guys talk Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Birmingham, England as former world champ Sunny Edwards battles. Galal Yafai, for vacant WBC interim flyweight title. These two have history as amateurs that make this bout more intriguing.Next, hear Dan with Emanuel Navarrete as he defends the WBO junior lightweight title in a mandatory rematch with interim titlist Oscar Valdez in the Top Rank/ESPN main event Dec. 7 in Phoenix. The hard hitting Navarrete has had some struggles of late, but he does own a win over Valdez. Then, there's plenty of news as Dan broke the story of the probable lineup for the Feb. 22 "Riyadh Season" card: Heavyweight Daniel Dubois meets Joseph Parker, for Dubois' IBF title and also,  light heavyweights Artur Beterbiev will battle Dmitry Bivol in a rematch for Beterbiev's undisputed title.Dan has also learned that junior middleweight Vergil Ortiz Jr. will likely fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis, for Ortiz's WBC interim title in what would be a compelling bout between the two unbeatens. And, middleweight Carlos Adames likely takes on top contender  Hamzah Sheeraz, for Adames' WBC title.Plus, Dan is hearing of a possible Shakur Stevenson against top prospect/contender Floyd Schfield world lightweight title boutbeing added to card. The guys discuss Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions taking the rare step to address speculation and rumor that there were stipulations in the Mike Tyson bout like there would be no knockdowns, etc. We have more on Teofimo Lopez announcing on social media that Eddy Reynoso will now train him along with his dad.  Dan is also reporting that Edgar Berlanga is slated to headline on a Matchroom/DAZN card March 8 in Puerto Rico, his first time fighting there and his first fight since the loss challenging super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez in September.  Finally, some Nostalgia as on.November 26, 1982 -- 42 years ago on Tuesday – Larry Holmes brutally dominated Randall “Tex” Cobb In Houston to retain the WBC heavyweight title live on ABC in such a one-sided destruction that legendary figure Howard Cosell quit boxing commentating.  And also, on November 27th  2004 – 20 years ago on Wednesday – Mexican legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales met in very close fight, as Barrera won the WBC junior lightweight title in the EPIC third fight of their legendary trilogy. Barrera goes 2-1 in the series and Big Dan was ringside at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a post Thanksgiving edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return to go over the one prominent fight of the weekend and hear from a muti-division world champ and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."First, the guys talk Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Birmingham, England as former world champ Sunny Edwards battles. Galal Yafai, for vacant WBC interim flyweight title. These two have history as amateurs that make this bout more intriguing.Next, hear Dan with Emanuel Navarrete as he defends the WBO junior lightweight title in a mandatory rematch with interim titlist Oscar Valdez in the Top Rank/ESPN main event Dec. 7 in Phoenix. The hard hitting Navarrete has had some struggles of late, but he does own a win over Valdez. Then, there's plenty of news as Dan broke the story of the probable lineup for the Feb. 22 "Riyadh Season" card: Heavyweight Daniel Dubois meets Joseph Parker, for Dubois' IBF title and also,  light heavyweights Artur Beterbiev will battle Dmitry Bivol in a rematch for Beterbiev's undisputed title.Dan has also learned that junior middleweight Vergil Ortiz Jr. will likely fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis, for Ortiz's WBC interim title in what would be a compelling bout between the two unbeatens. And, middleweight Carlos Adames likely takes on top contender  Hamzah Sheeraz, for Adames' WBC title.Plus, Dan is hearing of a possible Shakur Stevenson against top prospect/contender Floyd Schfield world lightweight title boutbeing added to card. The guys discuss Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions taking the rare step to address speculation and rumor that there were stipulations in the Mike Tyson bout like there would be no knockdowns, etc. We have more on Teofimo Lopez announcing on social media that Eddy Reynoso will now train him along with his dad.  Dan is also reporting that Edgar Berlanga is slated to headline on a Matchroom/DAZN card March 8 in Puerto Rico, his first time fighting there and his first fight since the loss challenging super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez in September.  Finally, some Nostalgia as on.November 26, 1982 -- 42 years ago on Tuesday – Larry Holmes brutally dominated Randall “Tex” Cobb In Houston to retain the WBC heavyweight title live on ABC in such a one-sided destruction that legendary figure Howard Cosell quit boxing commentating.  And also, on November 27th  2004 – 20 years ago on Wednesday – Mexican legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales met in very close fight, as Barrera won the WBC junior lightweight title in the EPIC third fight of their legendary trilogy. Barrera goes 2-1 in the series and Big Dan was ringside at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a very interesting weekend of fights and one of the great fighters of the 40 years is a guest with our Dan Rafael as part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan to go over it all, including news and some Sugar Ray Leonard classic nostalgia.The guys begin with the preview of Friday night's Top Rank/ESPN+ card from Norfolk, Va. that features rising lightweight Keyshawn Davis against veteran Gustavo Lemos in the main event. Howwever, there's controversy as Lemos was over 6 lb. way overweight. The boys discuss it all. They then turn to the Saturday night Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Philadelphia, whereJaron “Boots” Ennis must fight Karen Chukhadzhian, the madatory challenger, in a rematch for Ennis' IBF welterweight title. Boots is back at home and will he roll in this bout? Plus, exciting Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez meets Pedro Guevara for Rodriguez's WBC junior bantamweight title. Will "Bam" deliver on a big stage here? Then, on the week before his ring return with Jake Paul, former undisputed world heavyweight champ MIKE TYSON talks with Dan. Tyson ends nearly 20-year retirement at age 58 with official 8-round bout vs. Jake Paul on Friday night November 15 on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Hear the legendary Tyson in his own words about doing this bout with the much younger Paul. Next they discuss welterweight Conor Benn's provisional suspension was lifted by the British Boxing Board of Control on Wednesday. He is clear to fight once again the UK after is two-year-long battle over positive drug tests. And, what's up with Naoya "the Monster" Inoue getting $20M sponsorship deal with Riyadh Season – and, yet, isn't even required to fight in Riyadh. And finally some anniversary nostalgia as on  November 7th, 1988 – 36 years ago Thursday – Sugar Ray Leonard crushed Donny Lalonde by KO to win the inaugural WBC super middleweight and also Lalonde's light heavyweight title. The guys reflect on Ray's last great performance of his hall of fame career. And also on, November 7th, 2019 – 5 years ago Thursday – Naoya Inoue scores a thriilling decision of future hall of famer Nonito Donaire to unify bantamweight titles in the consensus 2019 fight of the year. It's easily Inoue's toughest fight.Hear ti all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a very interesting weekend of fights and one of the great fighters of the 40 years is a guest with our Dan Rafael as part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan to go over it all, including news and some Sugar Ray Leonard classic nostalgia.The guys begin with the preview of Friday night's Top Rank/ESPN+ card from Norfolk, Va. that features rising lightweight Keyshawn Davis against veteran Gustavo Lemos in the main event. Howwever, there's controversy as Lemos was over 6 lb. way overweight. The boys discuss it all. They then turn to the Saturday night Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Philadelphia, whereJaron “Boots” Ennis must fight Karen Chukhadzhian, the madatory challenger, in a rematch for Ennis' IBF welterweight title. Boots is back at home and will he roll in this bout? Plus, exciting Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez meets Pedro Guevara for Rodriguez's WBC junior bantamweight title. Will "Bam" deliver on a big stage here? Then, on the week before his ring return with Jake Paul, former undisputed world heavyweight champ MIKE TYSON talks with Dan. Tyson ends nearly 20-year retirement at age 58 with official 8-round bout vs. Jake Paul on Friday night November 15 on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Hear the legendary Tyson in his own words about doing this bout with the much younger Paul. Next they discuss welterweight Conor Benn's provisional suspension was lifted by the British Boxing Board of Control on Wednesday. He is clear to fight once again the UK after is two-year-long battle over positive drug tests. And, what's up with Naoya "the Monster" Inoue getting $20M sponsorship deal with Riyadh Season – and, yet, isn't even required to fight in Riyadh. And finally some anniversary nostalgia as on  November 7th, 1988 – 36 years ago Thursday – Sugar Ray Leonard crushed Donny Lalonde by KO to win the inaugural WBC super middleweight and also Lalonde's light heavyweight title. The guys reflect on Ray's last great performance of his hall of fame career. And also on, November 7th, 2019 – 5 years ago Thursday – Naoya Inoue scores a thriilling decision of future hall of famer Nonito Donaire to unify bantamweight titles in the consensus 2019 fight of the year. It's easily Inoue's toughest fight.Hear ti all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the newest edition of our recap show as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack are back to go over the action, Dan has a one on one interview with a rising star lightweight and we have some great nostalgia. It's al on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"The guys recap the Top Rank/ESPN+ card from Saturday at Turning Stone in Verona, NY, as  O'Shaquie Foster regained his WBC 130 lb. title with a split decision over Robson Conceicao. This avenged Foster's controversial loss earlier this Summer. And, also rising lightweight star Raymond Muratalla demolishes Jesus Perez in just two rounds in the co-feature.Next is the Golden Boy/DAZN card from Saturday at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, where lightweight Floyd Schofield won but had problems late with veteran Rene Tellez Giron. And, Gabriela Fundora scored a TKO over Gabriela Celeste Alanizs, retaining the IBF, and winning the WBC/WBO/WBA women's flyweight world titles. Fundora has huge upside, obviously.Then, Dan talks with Keyshawn Davis who will have his first hometown fight in Norfolk, Virginia, and his first main event on Friday night's Top Rank ESPN+ card. They go over the Olympian's progress and goals.There's fight news on DAZN and Queensberry announcing Sunday they have joined forces in a deal that will put all of Queensberry's events exclusively on DAZN. And, Gustavo Olivieri, the longtime WBO attorney, was elected president of the sanctioning body on Thursday during its annual convention in Puerto Rico, replacing the retiring Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who led the WBO for 30 years.Finally, there's nostalgia for Nov. 3, 2001 – 23 years ago – as future hall of famer Kostya Tszyu scored a wild KO in the 2nd over Zab Judah to become undisputed junior welterweight champion.30 years ago on Tuesday – George Foreman's historic 10th round KO Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight title in one of the most memorable moments in heavyweight history. And, also, Sunday, November 3rd is the great Larry Holmes' 75th birthday. We reminisce on him, as well.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's the newest edition of our recap show as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack are back to go over the action, Dan has a one on one interview with a rising star lightweight and we haves some great nostalgia. It's al on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"The guys recap the Top Rank/ESPN+ card from Saturday at Turning Stone in Verona, NY, as  O'Shaquie Foster regained his WBC 130 lb. title with a split decision over Robson Conceicao. This avenged Foster's controversial loss earlier this Summer. And, also rising lightweight star Raymond Muratalla demolishes Jesus Perez in just two rounds in the co-feature.Next is the Golden Boy/DAZN card from Saturday at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, where lightweight Floyd Schofield won but had problems late with veteran Rene Tellez Giron. And, Gabriela Fundora scored a TKO over Gabriela Celeste Alanizs, retaining the IBF, and winning the WBC/WBO/WBA women's flyweight world titles. Fundora has huge upside, obviously.Then, Dan talks with Keyshawn Davis who will have his first hometown fight in Norfolk, Virginia, and his first main event on Friday night's Top Rank ESPN+ card. They go over the Olympian's progress and goals.There's fight news on DAZN and Queensberry announcing Sunday they have joined forces in a deal that will put all of Queensberry's events exclusively on DAZN. And, Gustavo Olivieri, the longtime WBO attorney, was elected president of the sanctioning body on Thursday during its annual convention in Puerto Rico, replacing the retiring Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who led the WBO for 30 years.Finally, there's nostalgia for Nov. 3, 2001 – 23 years ago – as future hall of famer Kostya Tszyu scored a wild KO in the 2nd over Zab Judah to become undisputed junior welterweight champion.30 years ago on Tuesday – George Foreman's historic 10th round KO Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight title in one of the most memorable moments in heavyweight history. And, also, Sunday, November 3rd is the great Larry Holmes' 75th birthday. We reminisce on him, as well.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was a very busy weekend for the Riyadh Season card in London, as Daniel Dubois scored the upset of hs career with his impressive KO of former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. We go over the rest of that card, talk super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia's KO victory on Friday night in Arizona and have news and nostalgia on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to give their takes, including how and why Dubois wiped out Dubois in front of a record over 98,000 fans at Wembley Stadium? Also, what's the future for both? Dan also gives thoughts on the Hamzah Sheeraz huge middleweight KO for the European title, the Joshua Buatsi light heavyweight impressive decision win for the WBO interim title and more from that card Saturday.Next, the guys talk Munguia's KO over veteran Erik Bazinyan headlining the Top Rank/ESPN show Friday night. Munguia is clearly an action fighter with a big punch and the boys talk his future, too. And, they have more on heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez and junior welterweight Emilaiano Vargas' KO on the show, as well.There's fight news on Gervonta Davis' next PPV and where and against whom it will likely be? We also know that Jaron "Boots" Ennis will now fight in November in Philly and there's an intriguing fighter in the co-feature making a title defense, too. Finally, we have nostalgia on the 30th anniversary of Oliver McCall's shocking TKO of Lennox Lewis in London to capture a portion of the heavyweight crown. There was also controversy about how quick this one was stopped. And, Dan also reminisces about the anniversary of an Atlantic City card and perhaps Wladimir Klitschko's most underrated win, as he got off the deck multiple times to beat Samuel Peter.It's all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was a very busy weekend for the Riyadh Season card in London, as Daniel Dubois scored the upset of hs career with his impressive KO of former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. We go over the rest of that card, talk super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia's KO victory on Friday night in Arizona and have news and nostalgia on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to give their takes, including how and why Dubois wiped out Dubois in front of a record over 98,000 fans at Wembley Stadium? Also, what's the future for both? Dan also gives thoughts on the Hamzah Sheeraz huge middleweight KO for the European title, the Joshua Buatsi light heavyweight impressive decision win for the WBO interim title and more from that card Saturday.Next, the guys talk Munguia's KO over veteran Erik Bazinyan headlining the Top Rank/ESPN show Friday night. Munguia is clearly an action fighter with a big punch and the boys talk his future, too. And, they have more on heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez and junior welterweight Emilaiano Vargas' KO on the show, as well.There's fight news on Gervonta Davis' next PPV and where and against whom it will likely be? We also know that Jaron "Boots" Ennis will now fight in November in Philly and there's an intriguing fighter in the co-feature making a title defense, too. Finally, we have nostalgia on the 30th anniversary of Oliver McCall's shocking TKO of Lennox Lewis in London to capture a portion of the heavyweight crown. There was also controversy about how quick this one was stopped. And, Dan also reminisces about the anniversary of an Atlantic City card and perhaps Wladimir Klitschko's most underrated win, as he got off the deck multiple times to beat Samuel Peter.It's all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On the newest edition of the show Cameroon by birth but now fighting out of Canada, Christian Mbillli headlines the Top Rank/ESPN card Saturday night in Quebec City agasinst veteran.Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 10 round  super middleweight clash. We have that, an interview with a former two difvision world champ, news and nostalgia, too, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to cover it all.Will Mibilli look impressive and could the name Canelo be in his future for 2025? They also talk the heavyweight contender battle between Arslanbek Makhmudov and Guido Vianello, as the winner could be looking at bigger things too.Then, hear from the former 140 lb. and 147 lb. world champ Danny Garcia as he challenges WBA middleweight titlist Erislandy Lara for the belt in the Canelo-Edgar Berlanga co-feature Sept.14 on the PBC on Prime PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He joins Dan one on one to discuss his previious success, his long layoff and his chances to beat Lara.Next there's news, as IBF junior middleweight titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev and mandatory challenger Tim Tszyu will now square off on Oct. 19 in the main event of a PBC on Prime card at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. Plus, Terence Crawford vacates WBO 147 title, will stay at 154 lb. and will his possible fights include Vergil Ortiz?Dan has more on Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez shooting down talk that he was in talks to fight fellow future Hall of Fame four-division champion Nonito Donaire later this year. and Britain's Nick Ball will have a Liverpool, England, homecoming fight for his first WBA featherweight title defense against two-time junior featherweight title challenger Ronny Rios. Dan has the specifics.Finally, we talk nostalgia on the death of the great Salvador Sanchez, who was killed in a car crash in Mexico 42 years agao at just 23 years old. Still he was an amazing hall of famer taken way too soon.And Dan has more from 23 years ago on Sunday  (2001) as Chris Byrd defeated David Tua in a heavyweight eliminator between two of the best of the era. Byrd earned a title shot off this one and Tua, never got in front of a champion, again. Dan fills us in.It's all on the "Big Fight Weeiend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscrbie on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

On the newest edition of the show Cameroon by birth but now fighting out of Canada, Christian Mbillli headlines the Top Rank/ESPN card Saturday night in Quebec City agasinst veteran.Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 10 round  super middleweight clash. We have that, an interview with a former two difvision world champ, news and nostalgia, too, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to cover it all.Will Mibilli look impressive and could the name Canelo be in his future for 2025? They also talk the heavyweight contender battle between Arslanbek Makhmudov and Guido Vianello, as the winner could be looking at bigger things too.Then, hear from the former 140 lb. and 147 lb. world champ Danny Garcia as he challenges WBA middleweight titlist Erislandy Lara for the belt in the Canelo-Edgar Berlanga co-feature Sept.14 on the PBC on Prime PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He joins Dan one on one to discuss his previious success, his long layoff and his chances to beat Lara.Next there's news, as IBF junior middleweight titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev and mandatory challenger Tim Tszyu will now square off on Oct. 19 in the main event of a PBC on Prime card at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. Plus, Terence Crawford vacates WBO 147 title, will stay at 154 lb. and will his possible fights include Vergil Ortiz?Dan has more on Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez shooting down talk that he was in talks to fight fellow future Hall of Fame four-division champion Nonito Donaire later this year. and Britain's Nick Ball will have a Liverpool, England, homecoming fight for his first WBA featherweight title defense against two-time junior featherweight title challenger Ronny Rios. Dan has the specifics.Finally, we talk nostalgia on the death of the great Salvador Sanchez, who was killed in a car crash in Mexico 42 years agao at just 23 years old. Still he was an amazing hall of famer taken way too soon.And Dan has more from 23 years ago on Sunday  (2001) as Chris Byrd defeated David Tua in a heavyweight eliminator between two of the best of the era. Byrd earned a title shot off this one and Tua, never got in front of a champion, again. Dan fills us in.It's all on the "Big Fight Weeiend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscrbie on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

It was a dramatic, spectacular weekend of action in both Las Vegas and Alburquerque, New Mexico as Vergil Oritz and Angeleo Leo emerged victorious in main events. We have more on that, some fight news and some Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker nostalgia, as well, are part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite substack/newsletter and BigFightWeekend.com to cover it all.Was Ortiz's narrow decision win over Serhii Bohachuck in a 12 round slugfest in the Golden Boy main event one of the fights of the year? It certainly looks like it, as Dan has more on how Vergil got off the ground not once but twice and still won. And, what happens for him next at 154 lb. now that he's the interim WBC champ?Then, we get to Leo's KO of Luis Alberto Lopez in the Top Rank/ESPN main event in Leo's hometown in New Mexico. HIs devastating left hook KO of the IBF featherweight champ, certainly has to be considered for knockout of the year, as Lopez remained motionless on the ground for several seconds and was counted out. Dan gives his perspective and what's next for Leo at 126 lb. too?There's fight news on a couple of all time names in Nonito Donaire and Chocolatito Gonzalez who may be looking to fight each other later this year. Both have hall of fame careers and if they want to fight on, probably should look to battling each other at this aged, stage.We finish with some Pernell Whitaker nearly 35 year old anniversary nostalgia on a first round KO in an HBO main event that made him undisputed at 135 lb. but the card also featured two other great names in Hector Camacho and Meldrick Taylor, too. And, a heavweight showdown that he attended in 2006 where Oleg Maskaev scored a dramatic KO12 of Hasim Rahman to become the WBC heavyweight champ and it became the first time ever in the four betlt era that four non-Americans now had portions of the heavyweight title. He was there and reminisces about it.It's all part of 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, Google, etc.!

It was a dramatic, spectacular weekend of action in both Las Vegas and Alburquerque, New Mexico as Vergil Oritz and Angeleo Leo emerged victorious in main events. We have more on that, some fight news and some Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker nostalgia, as well, are part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite substack/newsletter and BigFightWeekend.com to cover it all.Was Ortiz's narrow decision win over Serhii Bohachuck in a 12 round slugfest in the Golden Boy main event one of the fights of the year? It certainly looks like it, as Dan has more on how Vergil got off the ground not once but twice and still won. And, what happens for him next at 154 lb. now that he's the interim WBC champ?Then, we get to Leo's KO of Luis Alberto Lopez in the Top Rank/ESPN main event in Leo's hometown in New Mexico. HIs devastating left hook KO of the IBF featherweight champ, certainly has to be considered for knockout of the year, as Lopez remained motionless on the ground for several seconds and was counted out. Dan gives his perspective and what's next for Leo at 126 lb. too?There's fight news on a couple of all time names in Nonito Donaire and Chocolatito Gonzalez who may be looking to fight each other later this year. Both have hall of fame careers and if they want to fight on, probably should look to battling each other at this aged, stage.We finish with some Pernell Whitaker nearly 35 year old anniversary nostalgia on a first round KO in an HBO main event that made him undisputed at 135 lb. but the card also featured two other great names in Hector Camacho and Meldrick Taylor, too. And, a heavweight showdown that he attended in 2006 where Oleg Maskaev scored a dramatic KO12 of Hasim Rahman to become the WBC heavyweight champ and it became the first time ever in the four betlt era that four non-Americans now had portions of the heavyweight title. He was there and reminisces about it.It's all part of 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, Google, etc.!

It's a jammed weekend of action from Vegas to Arizona to California and even to Great Britain on Sunday, and we're ready for inisght, previews and more on the bouts involving Tim Tszyu, Oscar Valez, "Zurdo" Ramirez and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to take a look at all the fight cards.They begin with the Top Rank/ESPN+ card in Glendale, AZ, as popular, former two division world champ Oscar Valdez is back battling LIam Wilson of Australian in a 12 round WBO interim 130 lb. title bout. Dan believes this is perhaps the best bout on papter this weekend and explains more. We also discuss Seneisa Estrada going for the undisputed women's straweight world title on the undercard.Then, the discussion turns to Tszyu fighting late replacement Sebastian Fundora for two of the 154 lb. belts in the PBC/Amazon pay per view from Las Vegas. Will Tszyu take advantage of his big opporunity against his big (6'6") opponent in Fundora? The guys go over it. Also, there are three other title fights on the undercard to preview. And, there's more! This, as Zurdo goes for the WBA Cruiserweight title in the Golden Boy/DAZN main event in California fighting little known champ Arsen Goulamirian of Armenia makes his US debut.  Will Zurdo get a world title in the cruiserweight title just two years after being a 168 lb. champ?There's also a preview of the British heavyweight showdown Sunday between Fabio Wardley and Frazier Clarke.The show wraps with news on Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada title bout set for June and also Dan has more on the Matchroom/Queensberry collaboration for five fights in June In Saudi Arabia that has some massive names looking to be on the undercard of Beterbiev vs. Bivol for the undisputed 175 lb. crowns. The show wraps with GREAT nostalgia on a late 90s title defense of Lennox Lewis with a great Rafael story on how he was able to see the bout? Plus, T.J has more nostalgia on an amazing three site, three title fights, tripleheader on ABC Network TV featuring Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard and more in 1980.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

It's a jammed weekend of action from Vegas to Arizona to California and even to Great Britain on Sunday, and we're ready for inisght, previews and more on the bouts involving Tim Tszyu, Oscar Valez, "Zurdo" Ramirez and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to take a look at all the fight cards.They begin with the Top Rank/ESPN+ card in Glendale, AZ, as popular, former two division world champ Oscar Valdez is back battling LIam Wilson of Australian in a 12 round WBO interim 130 lb. title bout. Dan believes this is perhaps the best bout on papter this weekend and explains more. We also discuss Seneisa Estrada going for the undisputed women's straweight world title on the undercard.Then, the discussion turns to Tszyu fighting late replacement Sebastian Fundora for two of the 154 lb. belts in the PBC/Amazon pay per view from Las Vegas. Will Tszyu take advantage of his big opporunity against his big (6'6") opponent in Fundora? The guys go over it. Also, there are three other title fights on the undercard to preview. And, there's more! This, as Zurdo goes for the WBA Cruiserweight title in the Golden Boy/DAZN main event in California fighting little known champ Arsen Goulamirian of Armenia makes his US debut.  Will Zurdo get a world title in the cruiserweight title just two years after being a 168 lb. champ?There's also a preview of the British heavyweight showdown Sunday between Fabio Wardley and Frazier Clarke.The show wraps with news on Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada title bout set for June and also Dan has more on the Matchroom/Queensberry collaboration for five fights in June In Saudi Arabia that has some massive names looking to be on the undercard of Beterbiev vs. Bivol for the undisputed 175 lb. crowns. The show wraps with GREAT nostalgia on a late 90s title defense of Lennox Lewis with a great Rafael story on how he was able to see the bout? Plus, T.J has more nostalgia on an amazing three site, three title fights, tripleheader on ABC Network TV featuring Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard and more in 1980.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

There's one prominent card in England featuring 140 lb. contender Dalton Smith, but we have lots go discuss with a new main event PPV oppoenent from Tim Tszyu, Canelo and Jaime Munguia meet the media and hear from unified women's strawweight champ Seneisa Estrada all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to give thoughts and insight.First, they talk the injury to Keith Thurman to his biceps that has cost him the chance to fight Tim Tszyu in next weekend's PBC/Amazon debut PPV in Vegas. Now, it'll be 6'6" contender Sebastian Fundora stepping into fight the unbeaten star, Tszyu. You'll also hear briefly from Tszyu on this podcast about the opppent switch not fazing him. Then, the guys discuss Smith meeting veteran Jose Zepeda in the Matchroom main event Saturday night in Sheffield, England. Is Smith someone that could be in line for a title shot in 2025? Also, there's the preview of the women's WBO 147 lb. title fight between Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper.Next, hear Dan one on one with the unified women's strawweight title holder Estrada, as shefights March 29th in the Top Rank/ESPN co-feature of Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson fight. She'll meetYokasta Valle for unification of the four belts and the undisputed women's strawweight title.There's more on Canelo Alvarez and unbeaten Jaime Munguia meeting the media this week and a lackluster "selling of the bout," although there's always "icy drama" for Canelo and his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, whenever they are around each other. And, we have more news on Emanuel Navarrete's next bout and an injury to veteran Carlos Cuadras that has cost him his upcoming title bout.The show concludes with nostalgia on the anniversary of Roy Jones suffering his loss ever by DQ and also a prominent heavyweight from the late 90s scoring a huge KO win on his way to an apparent title shot, who never fougth again and went to prison! You'll want to hear more.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

There's one prominent card in England featuring 140 lb. contender Dalton Smith, but we have lots go discuss with a new main event PPV oppoenent from Tim Tszyu, Canelo and Jaime Munguia meet the media and hear from unified women's strawweight champ Seneisa Estrada all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to give thoughts and insight.First, they talk the injury to Keith Thurman to his biceps that has cost him the chance to fight Tim Tszyu in next weekend's PBC/Amazon debut PPV in Vegas. Now, it'll be 6'6" contender Sebastian Fundora stepping into fight the unbeaten star, Tszyu. You'll also hear briefly from Tszyu on this podcast about the opppent switch not fazing him. Then, the guys discuss Smith meeting veteran Jose Zepeda in the Matchroom main event Saturday night in Sheffield, England. Is Smith someone that could be in line for a title shot in 2025? Also, there's the preview of the women's WBO 147 lb. title fight between Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper.Next, hear Dan one on one with the unified women's strawweight title holder Estrada, as shefights March 29th in the Top Rank/ESPN co-feature of Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson fight. She'll meetYokasta Valle for unification of the four belts and the undisputed women's strawweight title.There's more on Canelo Alvarez and unbeaten Jaime Munguia meeting the media this week and a lackluster "selling of the bout," although there's always "icy drama" for Canelo and his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, whenever they are around each other. And, we have more news on Emanuel Navarrete's next bout and an injury to veteran Carlos Cuadras that has cost him his upcoming title bout.The show concludes with nostalgia on the anniversary of Roy Jones suffering his loss ever by DQ and also a prominent heavyweight from the late 90s scoring a huge KO win on his way to an apparent title shot, who never fougth again and went to prison! You'll want to hear more.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

In this episode, we talk about the latest topics in the sport of boxing0:00 Intro0:45 Edgar Berlanga vs Padraig McCrory Recap7:10 Berlanga vs Canelo09:30 Andy Cruz Recap18:00 Shakhram Giyasov Recap21:00 Antonio Vargas-Jonathan Rodriguez Recap - a classic 24:30 Yankiel Rivera26:00 Berlanga a dirty fighter? 31:10 Joseph Fernandez defeated Aaron Aponte 33:48 Junto Nakatani vs Alexandro Santiago Recap 37:30 Takuma Inoue vs. Jerwin Ancajas Recap39:00 Kosei Tanaka thoughts41:00 Otabek Kholmatov vs Ray Ford on ESPN51:00 Storytime with Lukie 57:00 Luis Alberto Lopez vs Reiya Abe Recap01:02:00 Undercard thoughts - Brian Norman Jr. vs. Janelson Bocachica, Duke Ragan vs. Brandon Valdes, Rohan Polanco vs. Tarik Zaina, Troy Isley vs. Marcos Hernandez, and Floyd Diaz vs. Edwin Rodriguez.01:04:40 Nico Ali Walsh vs. Luke Iannuccilli01:09:00 Duke Ragan thoughts01:11:00 Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke Preview01:15:00 Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland Preview01:23:00 Canelo vs David Benavidez thoughts 01:27:00 Rohan Polanco thoughts

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

It's the latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" but with THE Dan Rafael flying solo due to TJ technical difficulties.Dan recaps Saturday Golden Boy/DAZN card in Houston, asRyan Garcia scores KO8 of Oscar Duarte, What did Dan think of Ryan's bounce back performance? And also, Flloyd Schofield demolishes Ricardo Torres in one round. Next up was the Saturday Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card earlier Saturday in Belfast, Northern Ireland.England's Jordan Gill pulls the shocker with a TKO7 over Michael Conlan. Great win for England's Gill and is it the end for Conlan? Then Dan has a one on one with junior middleweight Xander Zayas interview, as he fights Jorge Fortea on Dec. 9 in Pembroke Pines, Fla. In the Top Rank/ESPN co-feature to Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza, for Ramirez's WBO featherweight title. Hear more about Zayas timeline for a possible title shot, etc.There's NEWSThe WBA announced it has added the super cruiserweight division (its version of the WBC bridgerweight division). Weight limit is 224. Jaime Munguia and Sergiy Derevyanchenko, who put on a leading fight of the year candidate, both have their next fights set.The unbeaten Mexican Munguia meets England's John Ryder on DAZN Jan. 27 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, which was announced during Garcia-Duarte broadcastDan's reporting has Derevyanchenko to face D'Mitrius Ballard Jan. 6 on the Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Fredrick Lawson Golden Boy DAZN undercard. More from Dan that WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster will make his Top Rank debut in an ESPN main event Feb. 16 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Zayas ticketed for the co-feature if he wins/no injuries on Dec. 9. WBC junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete announced he underwent left hand surgery on Friday.Then, some trusty NostalgiaDec. 3, 1982 – 41 years ago on Sunday – epic doubleheader at Superdome in New Orleans. Thomas Hearns W15 Wilfred Benitez to win WBC 154 Wilfredo Gomez KO14 Lupe Pintor to retain WBC 122Dec. 3, 2011 – 12 years on Sunday – Miguel Cotto TKO10 Antonio Margarito to retain WBA 154 and avenge KO loss in massive bad blood rematch. Dan was ringside at MSG Dec. 6, 2008 – 15 years ago on Wednesday – Manny Pacquiao destroys Oscar De La Hoya in 8 one-sided rounds in a huge fight that sent Oscar into retirement and launched Manny into 7-figure PPVs. Dan was ringside at the MGM that night, too.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" on the Big Fight Wekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

World title fights and a former world champ joins us to talk about his return to the ring soon after a brief "retirement" 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 cover it all from: The Matchroom DAZN card Saturday, 3 pm ET in Monte Carlo , as Joe Cordina meets Edward Vazquez, for Cordina's IBF junior lightweight title. Plus: Sivenathi Nontshinga battles Adrian Curiel, for Nontshinga's IBF junior flyweight title. The boys discuss both.Later Saturday evening U.S. Time it's the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday, 11 pm ET in Reno, NV, as heavyweight contendter Efe Ajagba takes on Australian Joe Goodall in the main event and lightweight rising prospect Raymond Muratalla is in action as well. Dan gives his thoughts on the bouts and the futures for Ajagba and MuratailaThere's also a WBC vacant crusierweight title bout in Miami with Noel Mikaelian meeting former champ Ilunga "Junior" Makabu, for vacant WBC cruiserweight title to go over.Then, T.J. talks with former world champ Jamel Herring one on one, as he returns to the ring after a year and a half to resume his career at 38 years of age. Why and why now for Herring, who's been doing some succesful commentary work for Top Rank/ESPN international broadcasts, as well? Next, is fight news for the Benavidez-Andrade Showtime PPV undercard announced, including Jermall Charlo's return for non-title bout and also, Dan has more on the final Showtime card apparently for December 16th in Minneapolis headlined by David Morrell.And, Golden Boy confirms the return of unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr., moving up to junior middleweight to fight Fredrick Lawson Jan. 6 on DAZN at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas,There's some Nostalgia from 10 years ago on GGG scoring a devastating KO against Curtis Stevens at MSG Theater and terrible situation of Mike Perez's 10-round decision win over Magomed Abdusalamov, who suffered a life-altering brain injury. Dan was ringside.And 4 years ago on Thursday – Canelo Alvarez drilled Sergey Kovalev in round 12 to win the WBO light heavyweight title and win a title in a fourth division. Dan was also there in Vegas.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spofity, Google, etc.!!

World title fights and a former world champ joins us to talk about his return to the ring soon after a brief "retirement" 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 cover it all from: The Matchroom DAZN card Saturday, 3 pm ET in Monte Carlo , as Joe Cordina meets Edward Vazquez, for Cordina's IBF junior lightweight title. Plus: Sivenathi Nontshinga battles Adrian Curiel, for Nontshinga's IBF junior flyweight title. The boys discuss both.Later Saturday evening U.S. Time it's the Top Rank ESPN card Saturday, 11 pm ET in Reno, NV, as heavyweight contendter Efe Ajagba takes on Australian Joe Goodall in the main event and lightweight rising prospect Raymond Muratalla is in action as well. Dan gives his thoughts on the bouts and the futures for Ajagba and MuratailaThere's also a WBC vacant crusierweight title bout in Miami with Noel Mikaelian meeting former champ Ilunga "Junior" Makabu, for vacant WBC cruiserweight title to go over.Then, T.J. talks with former world champ Jamel Herring one on one, as he returns to the ring after a year and a half to resume his career at 38 years of age. Why and why now for Herring, who's been doing some succesful commentary work for Top Rank/ESPN international broadcasts, as well? Next, is fight news for the Benavidez-Andrade Showtime PPV undercard announced, including Jermall Charlo's return for non-title bout and also, Dan has more on the final Showtime card apparently for December 16th in Minneapolis headlined by David Morrell.And, Golden Boy confirms the return of unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr., moving up to junior middleweight to fight Fredrick Lawson Jan. 6 on DAZN at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas,There's some Nostalgia from 10 years ago on GGG scoring a devastating KO against Curtis Stevens at MSG Theater and terrible situation of Mike Perez's 10-round decision win over Magomed Abdusalamov, who suffered a life-altering brain injury. Dan was ringside.And 4 years ago on Thursday – Canelo Alvarez drilled Sergey Kovalev in round 12 to win the WBO light heavyweight title and win a title in a fourth division. Dan was also there in Vegas.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spofity, Google, etc.!!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

One of the rising junior weltterweight contenders is a guest on the show and we've got a Friday night world title fight in Corpus Christi, TX, and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com are back to give their insight and analysis on the fights.First, the guys discuss Shakur Stevenson's next bout for the vacant WBC lightweight title and why it won't be against the expected opponent, Frank "The Ghost" Martin.Then, the guys talk Luis Alberto Lopez's title defense against Joet Gonzalez in a Top Rank/ESPN main event for Lopez's IBF featherweight crown. Lopez is off a career defining win by KO over Michael Conlan in Ireland earlier this year. How will he fair against the vet Gonzalez?The guys also talk the Golden Boy/DAZN main event featuring unbeaen lightweight William Zepeda looking for another KO in Southern California.Next, Dan talks with the unbeaten Ramos, who'll fight Erickson Lubin in a 12 round showdown on September 30th in Las Vegas on the Canelo-Jermell Charlo undercard. Ramos has power and star potential, but Lubin is a tremendous challenge in this one.There's news on Ryan Garcia's ring return later this year and some Oscar De La Hoya nostalgia, along with Floyd Mayweather fighting Canelo Alvarez a decade ago this week.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spority, Google, etc.!!

One of the rising junior weltterweight contenders is a guest on the show and we've got a Friday night world title fight in Corpus Christi, TX, and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com are back to give their insight and analysis on the fights.First, the guys discuss Shakur Stevenson's next bout for the vacant WBC lightweight title and why it won't be against the expected opponent, Frank "The Ghost" Martin.Then, the guys talk Luis Alberto Lopez's title defense against Joet Gonzalez in a Top Rank/ESPN main event for Lopez's IBF featherweight crown. Lopez is off a career defining win by KO over Michael Conlan in Ireland earlier this year. How will he fair against the vet Gonzalez?The guys also talk the Golden Boy/DAZN main event featuring unbeaen lightweight William Zepeda looking for another KO in Southern California.Next, Dan talks with the unbeaten Ramos, who'll fight Erickson Lubin in a 12 round showdown on September 30th in Las Vegas on the Canelo-Jermell Charlo undercard. Ramos has power and star potential, but Lubin is a tremendous challenge in this one.There's news on Ryan Garcia's ring return later this year and some Oscar De La Hoya nostalgia, along with Floyd Mayweather fighting Canelo Alvarez a decade ago this week.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spority, Google, etc.!!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

In this episode, Abraham Gonzalez of ProBox TV News joins the program to preview this week's actionHighlights from this episode are as follows - Thoughts on the future of the ShoBox series and why it doesn't get more coverage- Luis Alberto Lopez vs Joet Gonzalez preview- Xander Zayas' future- looking at the Top Rank ESPN+ undercard - William Zepeda's title future- Yokasta Valle and Seniesa Estrada's feud- Is Kenshiro a pound-for-pound fighter?

It's another action packed weekend of championship fights, plus, it's International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend and some great nostalgia, including Lennox Lewis' career culminating massive win over Mike Tyson on this weekend in 2002. It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all starting with the fights, including the Josh Taylor WBO junior welterweight crown against former lightweight title holder Teofimo Lopez from Top Rank/ESPN. This highly anticipated bout is in NYC as Taylor fights for the first time in over a year against Lopez, who's struggling mentally outside of the ring. They also breakdown the Golden Boy Boxing main event in California, as unbeaten Jaime Munguia fights arguably his biggest name in four years in former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko. And, there's also the IBF Flyweight title fight with Sunny Edwards defending against little known Andres Campos in the Matchroom Boxing main event from London.Dan's got lots of news on a possible Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder heavyweight bout and how serious are the discussions? Also, the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford world welterweight title fight will kick off promotionally next weekend and the Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez 130 lb. showdown is official for August.Then, the boys turn nostalgic, as always, and go over the Lewis-Tyson scene from Memphis 21 years ago, as Dan was right there at ringside and T.J. has tales about his hometown hosting such a big bout, as well. Dan also has more on anniversaries of a Miguel Cotto win and the controversial decision awarded to Tim Bradley against Manny Pacquiao.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another action packed weekend of championship fights, plus, it's International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend and some great nostalgia, including Lennox Lewis' career culminating massive win over Mike Tyson on this weekend in 2002. It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all starting with the fights, including the Josh Taylor WBO junior welterweight crown against former lightweight title holder Teofimo Lopez from Top Rank/ESPN. This highly anticipated bout is in NYC as Taylor fights for the first time in over a year against Lopez, who's struggling mentally outside of the ring. They also breakdown the Golden Boy Boxing main event in California, as unbeaten Jaime Munguia fights arguably his biggest name in four years in former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko. And, there's also the IBF Flyweight title fight with Sunny Edwards defending against little known Andres Campos in the Matchroom Boxing main event from London.Dan's got lots of news on a possible Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder heavyweight bout and how serious are the discussions? Also, the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford world welterweight title fight will kick off promotionally next weekend and the Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez 130 lb. showdown is official for August.Then, the boys turn nostalgic, as always, and go over the Lewis-Tyson scene from Memphis 21 years ago, as Dan was right there at ringside and T.J. has tales about his hometown hosting such a big bout, as well. Dan also has more on anniversaries of a Miguel Cotto win and the controversial decision awarded to Tim Bradley against Manny Pacquiao.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

Off a weekend that saw Devin Haney win a close, disputed unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas Saturday nighit and Chantelle Cameron score an upset decision of her own in beating Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming, we're back on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com go over it all on the Top Rank/ESPN card and Haney's win. Why was the decision disputed but not a "robbery?" Also, what about judge Dave Moretti's suspicious judging yet again? The debate over it is very intriguing. They also talk the rest of the card, including wins by Oscar Valdez and a big KO by Junto Nakatani over Andrew Moloney in the WBO Super Flyweight title fight.Next, the attention turns to Cameron's close win over Taylor in Dublin to retain her undisputed women's 140 lb. belts. Why did Cameron succeed in giving Taylor her first pro loss? Is a rematch assured and what does it mean for Amanda Serrano, who wanted Taylor in a rematch later this year too?The guys go over fight announcements and also Ryan Garcia with new trainer Derrick James in Texas.Finally, some nostalgia on Bernard Hopkins' win 12 years ago Sunday in Montreal over Jean Pascal making him the oldest world champ in boxing history and also, Monday's anniversary of Roy Jones defeating Hopkins in a 12 round battle at Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium in 1993. It was Jones' first pro title win of his hall of fame career, despite a broken hand. Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off a weekend that saw Devin Haney win a close, disputed unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas Saturday nighit and Chantelle Cameron score an upset decision of her own in beating Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming, we're back on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com go over it all on the Top Rank/ESPN card and Haney's win. Why was the decision disputed but not a "robbery?" Also, what about judge Dave Moretti's suspicious judging yet again? The debate over it is very intriguing. They also talk the rest of the card, including wins by Oscar Valdez and a big KO by Junto Nakatani over Andrew Moloney in the WBO Super Flyweight title fight.Next, the attention turns to Cameron's close win over Taylor in Dublin to retain her undisputed women's 140 lb. belts. Why did Cameron succeed in giving Taylor her first pro loss? Is a rematch assured and what does it mean for Amanda Serrano, who wanted Taylor in a rematch later this year too?The guys go over fight announcements and also Ryan Garcia with new trainer Derrick James in Texas.Finally, some nostalgia on Bernard Hopkins' win 12 years ago Sunday in Montreal over Jean Pascal making him the oldest world champ in boxing history and also, Monday's anniversary of Roy Jones defeating Hopkins in a 12 round battle at Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium in 1993. It was Jones' first pro title win of his hall of fame career, despite a broken hand. Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

It was a jammed packed weekend of action in the ring and not without controversy, as well. And we're ready to go over it all and hear from WBC junior welterweight champ Regis Prograis coming up on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the shocking stoppage of the Rolly Romero-Ismael Barroso WBA 140 lb. title fight in Las Vegas. Referee Tony Weeks is under scrutiny by everyone and Dan gives great insight on the situation and his dealings with Weeks in the past, etc.There's a full recap of all the action on the Showtime/PBC undercard and then, the attention turns to the Top Rank/ESPN card in California. WBO middleweight champ Janibek Alimkhanuly got his big KO in the main event. What's next for him and what about Jason Moloney of Australia finally getting a bantamweight world title win in the co-feature fight. Did the guys agree with the result?Then Dan talks with Prograis about signing with Matchroom Boxing and what it means for potential big time/lucrative 140 lb. bouts for him.There's some fight news and then some good nostalgia on hall of famer Winky Wright defeating fellow hall of famer Felix Trinidad in a dominant decision that Dan was ringside for in May 2005. It was a signature win for the guy out of T.J.'s area in St. Pete, FL. They take a "deep dive" into it all.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed off Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a jammed packed weekend of action in the ring and not without controversy, as well. And we're ready to go over it all and hear from WBC junior welterweight champ Regis Prograis coming up on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the shocking stoppage of the Rolly Romero-Ismael Barroso WBA 140 lb. title fight in Las Vegas. Referee Tony Weeks is under scrutiny by everyone and Dan gives great insight on the situation and his dealings with Weeks in the past, etc.There's a full recap of all the action on the Showtime/PBC undercard and then, the attention turns to the Top Rank/ESPN card in California. WBO middleweight champ Janibek Alimkhanuly got his big KO in the main event. What's next for him and what about Jason Moloney of Australia finally getting a bantamweight world title win in the co-feature fight. Did the guys agree with the result?Then Dan talks with Prograis about signing with Matchroom Boxing and what it means for potential big time/lucrative 140 lb. bouts for him.There's some fight news and then some good nostalgia on hall of famer Winky Wright defeating fellow hall of famer Felix Trinidad in a dominant decision that Dan was ringside for in May 2005. It was a signature win for the guy out of T.J.'s area in St. Pete, FL. They take a "deep dive" into it all.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed off Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4124899/advertisement

This week on Tha PorterWay Podcast, Shawn Porter—joined by Ant and Carson—recaps Top Rank/ESPN+ fight night headlined by Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang. Plus, rapper The God Fahim calls in and CEO of Mayweather Promotions Leonard Ellerbe joins us in studio to preview the April 22nd megafight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia on SHOWTIME PPV. And finally, Coach Fernando Gonzalez of First Glove Boxing Club calls in for Shawn's motivational message. Order the PPV HERE: https://pbcham.ps/TankRyan-PPV The PorterWay Podcast—a Blue Wire Podcast—is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Anthony Brenagh and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IhunuaGX8zg SUPPORT THE PORTERWAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ FOLLOW US:  Instagram.com/theporterwaypod  Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod  Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast Subscribe to The PorterWay Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The PorterWay Podcast, Shawn is back for another live stream episode from The Space in Las Vegas to recap Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Roy Jones Jr. vs Anthony Pettis fight night on PPV.com and Robeisy Ramirez vs Isaac Dogboe fight night on Top Rank/ESPN. PLUS, unbeaten 154-lb contender Jesus Ramos calls in to recap his recent victory over Joey Spencer on the Benavidez-Plant card. The PorterWay Podcast—a Blue Wire Podcast—is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Anthony Brenagh and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/DTFhd8PqmCk SUPPORT THE PORTERWAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ FOLLOW US:  Instagram.com/theporterwaypod  Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod  Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast Subscribe to The PorterWay Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The PorterWay Podcast, we go live with Undisputed World Champion Alycia Baumgardner who calls in to recap an exciting weekend of boxig including Emanuel Navarrete vs Liam Wilson on Top Rank/ESPN, and Alycia Baumgardner vs Elhem Mekhaled and Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz on DAZN. Plus, we look ahead to preview the Rey Vargas vs O'Shaquie Foster fight card on PBC/Showtime. The PorterWay Podcast—a Blue Wire Podcast—is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Anthony Brenagh and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/paQDtAHKJmo SUPPORT THE PORTERWAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ FOLLOW US:  Instagram.com/theporterwaypod  Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod  Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast Subscribe to The PorterWay Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top undefeated lightweight contender Frank Martin calls in to preview his December 17th matchup against fellow unbeaten contender Michel Rivera on SHOWTIME. Plus, Carson A. Merk joins Shawn Porter and Ant Brenagh in studio to cover an eventful weekend of boxing, including Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez on DAZN, Teofimo Lopez vs Sandor Martin on Top Rank/ESPN, Terence Crawford vs David Avanesyan on BLK Prime, Manny Pacquiao's exhibition matchup vs DK Yoo, and more. Also, don't miss this week's Question of the Week and motivation message. The PorterWay Podcast—a Blue Wire Podcast—is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Anthony Brenagh and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aZQ1txy97Ls SUPPORT THE PORTERWAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ FOLLOW US:  Instagram.com/theporterwaypod  Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod  Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast Subscribe to The PorterWay Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the PorterWay Podcast, the GWOAT Claressa Shields calls in to recap her recent win over Savannah Marshall. Plus, Shawn and Ant recap the weekend fight action including Top Rank/ESPN+ fight night headlined by Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jamaine Ortiz and SHOWTIME PPV fight night featuring Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. Finally, Shawn ends the show with another motivational message. The PorterWay Podcast—a Blue Wire Podcast—is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Anthony Brenagh and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/B-f5sMsa7Zk SUPPORT THE PORTERWAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ FOLLOW US:  Instagram.com/theporterwaypod  Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod  Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast Subscribe to The PorterWay Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota boxer Dennys Reyes returns to the podcast to talk about his fight on the July 23 Top Rank/Rapacz Boxing ESPN+ show in Hinckley. A native of Cuba, Reyes (3-2) faces highly regarded Top Rank prospect Antonio Mireles. It's a tall order, as Mireles stands 6-9 and weighs 270. But Reyes has been training hard and he's determined to pull off the upset. James Clark joins the conversation as Reyes' interpreter. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

We are ready for another week of fight action and a world champion light heavyweight joins us on the latest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast." Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com to go over the news of the week and then get to the previews for this weekend. First, the guys discuss Naoya "the Monster" Inoue's 2 round destruction of Nonito Donaire in their rematch back on Tuesday night in Japan. Dan has thoughts on the monster's punching power, did the type of gloves being used contribute to the quick KO and what's next for Inoue? The guys also discuss the postponement of the Jermall Charlo WBC middleweight title defense scheduled for next weekend in Houston. What's the latest with his injury and how soon might the bout be rescheduled. Then, Dan has a one on one exclusive with WBO light heavyweight champ Joe Smith Jr., as he get's set to battle Russian Artur Beterbiev in a unified 175 lb. title showdown in NYC next weekend. The New Yorker Smith updates his training, and mindset headed into this massive battle for him. Finally, the guys discuss the bouts this weekend including Trevor Bryan of the U.S. taking on Daniel Dubois of England for the WBA secondary heavyweight title Saturday in Miami. Will this be a quick KO by Dubois? And, what about Don King at an amazing 90 years old still being involved in promoting this? Dan and T.J. also have thoughts on the Edgar Berlanga headliner for Top Rank/ESPN in NYC and and unbeaten middleweight Jaime Munguia back in action of Golden Boy Promotions in Anaheim, CA Saturday night, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are ready for another week of fight action and a world champion light heavyweight joins us on the latest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com to go over the news of the week and then get to the previews for this weekend.First, the guys discuss Naoya "the Monster" Inoue's 2 round destruction of Nonito Donaire in their rematch back on Tuesday night in Japan. Dan has thoughts on the monster's punching power, did the type of gloves being used contribute to the quick KO and what's next for Inoue?The guys also discuss the postponement of the Jermall Charlo WBC middleweight title defense scheduled for next weekend in Houston. What's the latest with his injury and how soon might the bout be rescheduled.Then, Dan has a one on one exclusive with WBO light heavyweight champ Joe Smith Jr., as he get's set to battle Russian Artur Beterbiev in a unified 175 lb. title showdown in NYC next weekend. The New Yorker Smith updates his training, and mindset headed into this massive battle for him.Finally, the guys discuss the bouts this weekend including Trevor Bryan of the U.S. taking on Daniel Dubois of England for the WBA secondary heavyweight title Saturday in Miami. Will this be a quick KO by Dubois? And, what about Don King at an amazing 90 years old still being involved in promoting this?Dan and T.J. also have thoughts on the Edgar Berlanga headliner for Top Rank/ESPN in NYC and and unbeaten middleweight Jaime Munguia back in action of Golden Boy Promotions in Anaheim, CA Saturday night, as well.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Porter Way Podcast, Shawn Porter and crew recap an exciting weekend of boxing including Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano on DAZN and Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson on Top Rank/ESPN. Plus, the team previews Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol coming up on May 7th. ** MEET THE TPWP CREW THIS WEEKEND! ** If you'll be in Las Vegas on May 6-7, here's your chance to meet and mingle with the TPWP crew.

This week on The Porter Way Podcast (EP79), Shawn Porter—joining the show remotely from Cleveland, OH—and the rest of the in-studio crew recap an eventful weekend of boxing featuring Kiko Martinez 2 on DAZN, Miguel Berchelt vs Jeremiah Nakathila on Top Rank/ESPN, Tim Tszyu vs Terrell Gausha on PBC/SHOWTIME, and more. Plus, Shane Mosley Jr. calls in the preview his upcoming fight versus Gabe Rosado, and the team previews the recently-announced lightweight bout between Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. If you would like to help the homeless with a clothing donation, please mail to: Shawn Porter 455 E Pebble Rd #230428 LV, NV 89123 ESBC Development Update: https://youtu.be/mKGxKsbCIqU Boxing Fanatico: https://youtube.com/c/BoxingFanatico Showbizz the Adult: https://youtube.com/c/ShowBizzTheAdult KingJuice: https://youtube.com/c/KingJuice The Coaches Corner: https://youtube.com/c/TheCoach%E2%80%99sCorner The Porter Way Podcast is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Carson Merk, Anthony Brenagh, and FightHype's Sean Zittel, and is produced by Ryan Hafey of Hafey Digital. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KpR9beW2Z2o SUPPORT THE PORTER WAY PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/TPWP SHOP TPWP MERCH: https://theporterway.com/TPWP/shop/home SHOP SHAWN PORTER MERCH: https://shopshawnporter.com/ SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/message FOLLOW US: Instagram.com/theporterwaypod Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast TikTok.com/@theporterwaypodcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE PORTER WAY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/support

On this show we look back on the Top Rank ESPN card, add context to Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte, and preview Keith Thurman vs Mario Barriso w/ Jeremy Herriges of Fansided.com | (01:01:00) We tell the story of Katsuma Akitsugi along as his coach Eddie Hernandez of Eddie's Boxing Crew, (01:10:24) Jeremiah Milton stops by the show as this pre-recorded conversation talks his fight from Saturday, (01:18:00) get your boxing legal fix with Jason Cruz as we touch on a slew of MMA and boxing topics, and finally, Ryan @BoxingAddiction on Twitter (02:01:00) gives his first-hand account of being at what might Don King's last boxing card.

This week on The Porter Way Podcast, Carson, ANT, and FightHype's Sean Zittel take over the studio and Shawn Porter calls in remotely to discuss the near-endless boxing action from the weekend, including Conor Benn vs Chris Algieri on DAZN, Vasyl Lomachenko vs Richard Commey on Top Rank/ESPN, Nonito Donaire vs Reymart Gaballo on PBC/Showtime, and more. The Porter Way Podcast is hosted by two-time welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter alongside longtime friends and co-hosts Carson Merk and Anthony Brenagh. **NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY** WATCH A REPLAY OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ju-bJzRqwyA SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/message FOLLOW US: Instagram.com/theporterwaypod Twitter.com/ThePorterWayPod Facebook.com/ThePorterWayPodcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE PORTER WAY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/porter-way-podcast/support

In this weeks episode, Dan is joined by Top Rank/ESPN's Crystina Poncher as we gear up for Terence Crawford's ring return vs. Kell Brook this Saturday night. Poncher also weighs in on her roles at Top Rank, her relationships with fighters from debuts to title reigns and everything in between. Later, Dan breaks down Canelo's free agency, his next fight and the status of Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode, Dan is joined by Top Rank/ESPN's Crystina Poncher as we gear up for Terence Crawford's ring return vs. Kell Brook this Saturday night. Poncher also weighs in on her roles at Top Rank, her relationships with fighters from debuts to title reigns and everything in between. Later, Dan breaks down Canelo's free agency, his next fight and the status of Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TOP RANK Bob Arum and ESPN held boxing down thru the unfortunate pandemic America and the rest of the world faced and still facing. Now is time for other promotional company, networks and stream providers (DAZN) to follow suit to bring boxing events into our homes and devices. PBC and showtime have released aN interesting boxing schedule with 2 PPV events which include The Charlo brothers headlining their first PPV sept 26 and the anticipated bout with phenom Gervonta Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz oct 24 not to mention Fox pbc has not ROLLED OUT their fights schedule yet!!! Cant wait. The year started with the heavyweight clash of Deontay wilder vs Tyson Fury and will End with their Trilogy.  The fans might not be happy paying for these PPV fights IN THESE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP times yet it has to be understood whether we like it or not, That with no live gates, the industry has taken a hit to supply the fans with its demands of high opposition fights. Unfortunately will come with a price to compensate for the "no gate" situation. Do boxing care about its fans or just looking out for its fighters compensation? 

On episode 225 of Then Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a bunch of News & Notes including Dillian Whyte taking legal action against the WBC, Ryan Garcia beefing with Oscar De La Hoya, fan reaction to Anthony Joshua's controversial racial comments, and upcoming fights on the schedule. Montero also gives insight into the recent Top Rank shows: their ratings on ESPN, reported fighter purses, criticism from fans and other promotional groups. https://youtu.be/3JLU15MxlGY

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew give their impressions on the ESPN Top Rank shows of 6/9 and 6/11 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rgradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rgradio/support

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew give their impressions on the ESPN Top Rank shows of 6/9 and 6/11 2020.

This episode Features Preview for Shakur Stevenson's and Top Rank on ESPN's Return! Top Rank & ESPN/ESPN+ will be running shows on Tuesdays and Thursday during the Summer starting Tomorrow Night! Other Topics For Discussion: Mark Kriegel Rant!!! ESPN's Kriegel is an accomplished writer & in depth interviewer but recently made some Overzealous Comments pertaining Shakur Steveson comparing him to Floyd Mayweather?! -Lomachenko vs. Lopez in the New Las Vegas NFL Stadium? -Anthony Joshua in hot water for his comments during the protest! -Canelo Alvarez's Possible Opponents for his Next Fight! -Connor McGregor retires from UFC Again: Could Boxing be in his near Future? Closing out the show talking to 'Wood" from Pay Me No Mind & Bite Down Boxing covering a variety of things boxing among other items going on in the country!  Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscribe on Apple Podcast (Itunes Rate & Review) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio/id514483886?mt=2  Player.FM  https://player.fm/series/the-rope-a-dope-radio-podcast Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio--feed  Tunein https://tunein.com/radio/Rope-A-Dope-Radio-p377391/  blogtalkradio.com/ropeadoperadio TheGruelingTruth.Com, Spotify, Spreaker & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable Your Voice Will Be Heard!