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We are ready to go with the recap of what may end up being the Fight of the Year for 2025, as Chris Eubank Jr. outslugged Conor Benn in their London main event Saturday night. Plus, you'll hear from one of the active legends of the sport, Canelo Alvarez as he readies to return to the ring this weekend in Saudi Arabia. It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns to break it down with insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterThey begin with Saturday's DAZN PPV in Londonas Eubank Jr. and Benn waged such a great battle that reminded of their father's two fights in the early 1990's. The guys go over it all and will we see it again later this Fall.Also, the rest of the undercard is reviewed including:Light heavyweight Anthony Yarde decisioning Lyndon Arthur in their third fight (Yarde now 2-1). What's next for Yarde?Middleweight Aaron McKenna gets the best "named win" over his career yet by beating vetern Liam Smith by decision. And  Cruiserweights Viddal Riley and Chris Billam-Smith were also victorious. Then, hear CANELO in his own words with Big Dan before he headlines on Saturday's PPV vs. IBF 168 titlist William Scull for the undisputed title. Canelo has lot to detail about why he did the multi-fight deal with Turki Alishikh etc. Next, some newsSunday it was announced that Oleksandr Usyk will fight Daniel Dubois in a rematch for undisputed heavyweight title as deal is done for July 19 at Wembley Stadium. We have the latest. And, Top Rank announces WBO welterweight titlist Brian Norman Jr. is in fact headed to Japan to make his second defense vs. Jin Sasaki on June 19 (ESPN+ in the U.S) at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.Nostalgia -- for more on:April 29, 2017 – 8 years ago on Tuesday – Anthony Joshua TKO11 Wladimir Klitschko to retain IBF and win vacant WBA heavyweight title at Wembley with Dan at ringside for that awesome scene.April 29, 2000 – 25 years ago on Tuesday – Lennox Lewis KO2 Michael Grant to retain the linea/WBC/IBF heavyweight title. Dan's ringside for first ever live fight coverage as the USA Today fulltime national writer.Go watch those nostalgia videos on our Big Fight Weekend youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132/featuredAnd, make sure to follow and subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are ready to go with the recap of what may end up being the Fight of the Year for 2025, as Chris Eubank Jr. outslugged Conor Benn in their London main event Saturday night. Plus, you'll hear from one of the active legends of the sport, Canelo Alvarez as he readies to return to the ring this weekend in Saudi Arabia. It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns to break it down with insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterThey begin with Saturday's DAZN PPV in Londonas Eubank Jr. and Benn waged such a great battle that reminded of their father's two fights in the early 1990's. The guys go over it all and will we see it again later this Fall.Also, the rest of the undercard is reviewed including:Light heavyweight Anthony Yarde decisioning Lyndon Arthur in their third fight (Yarde now 2-1). What's next for Yarde?Middleweight Aaron McKenna gets the best "named win" over his career yet by beating vetern Liam Smith by decision. And  Cruiserweights Viddal Riley and Chris Billam-Smith were also victorious. Then, hear CANELO in his own words with Big Dan before he headlines on Saturday's PPV vs. IBF 168 titlist William Scull for the undisputed title. Canelo has lot to detail about why he did the multi-fight deal with Turki Alishikh etc. Next, some newsSunday it was announced that Oleksandr Usyk will fight Daniel Dubois in a rematch for undisputed heavyweight title as deal is done for July 19 at Wembley Stadium. We have the latest. And, Top Rank announces WBO welterweight titlist Brian Norman Jr. is in fact headed to Japan to make his second defense vs. Jin Sasaki on June 19 (ESPN+ in the U.S) at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.Nostalgia -- for more on:April 29, 2017 – 8 years ago on Tuesday – Anthony Joshua TKO11 Wladimir Klitschko to retain IBF and win vacant WBA heavyweight title at Wembley with Dan at ringside for that awesome scene.April 29, 2000 – 25 years ago on Tuesday – Lennox Lewis KO2 Michael Grant to retain the linea/WBC/IBF heavyweight title. Dan's ringside for first ever live fight coverage as the USA Today fulltime national writer.Go watch those nostalgia videos on our Big Fight Weekend youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfightweekend9132/featuredAnd, make sure to follow and subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are ready for a classic, British "grudge match" that is over two years in the making, as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"They start with a preview of Saturday's Turki Alahiikh/DAZN card in LondonRivals Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr., finally meet after an over two year delay due to Benn failing a PED test prior to their 2022 bout. Will we see fireworks like the elder Eubank battling the elder Benn in the early 1990s?? The guys discuss.It's a solid undercard with veteran Liam Smith meeting unbeaten but untested Aaron McKenna in a  middleweight showdown.Also, Anthony Yarde takes on Lyndon Arthur in their third fight, as the light heavyweights have split their two meetings. The winner stays relevant in the contender picture, too.Alos, former WBO cruiser weight champ Chris Billam-Smith is back on this show.Then, some NewsDan is reporting on Tank Davis-Lamont Roach 2, which was penciled in for June 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will still take place but will move into July or August. Also, Dan has learned that Top Rank and PBC have an agreement to put on WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster defending against WBC featherweight titlist Steven Fulton that isn't signed yet, but there's a plan to have it as the Tank-Roach 2 co-feature assuming it gets finalized.  The IBF officially ordered the Daniel Dubois heavyweight mandatory vs. Derek Chisora. But, Dubois can get out of for the next fight if the Oleksandr Usyk unification is finalized before the purse bid is ordered.  Comically, the WBA outlined its welterweight title situation – approved (as fully expected) Ryan Garcia-Rolando Romero for the vacant “regular” title on May 2. Jaron Ennis, now the “super” champion, ordered to fight mandatory Shakhram Giyasov next. WBA said Ennis-Giyasov winner will be mandated to face the Garcia-Romero winner (but highly unlikely next since it's going to be Garcia-Devin Haney II in the fall if they win May 2).  Finally, Dan is also reporting that Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions are discussions WBO welterweight titlist Brian Norman vs. Japanese contender Jin Sasaki in Japan or might the Ennis unification still happen?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/ Spreaker/Spotify.And, SEE our nostalgia fights for this weekend on the Big Fight Weekend Youtube page, as well!

We are ready for a classic, British "grudge match" that is over two years in the making, as host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"They start with a preview of Saturday's Turki Alahiikh/DAZN card in LondonRivals Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr., finally meet after an over two year delay due to Benn failing a PED test prior to their 2022 bout. Will we see fireworks like the elder Eubank battling the elder Benn in the early 1990s?? The guys discuss.It's a solid undercard with veteran Liam Smith meeting unbeaten but untested Aaron McKenna in a  middleweight showdown.Also, Anthony Yarde takes on Lyndon Arthur in their third fight, as the light heavyweights have split their two meetings. The winner stays relevant in the contender picture, too.Alos, former WBO cruiser weight champ Chris Billam-Smith is back on this show.Then, some NewsDan is reporting on Tank Davis-Lamont Roach 2, which was penciled in for June 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will still take place but will move into July or August. Also, Dan has learned that Top Rank and PBC have an agreement to put on WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster defending against WBC featherweight titlist Steven Fulton that isn't signed yet, but there's a plan to have it as the Tank-Roach 2 co-feature assuming it gets finalized.  The IBF officially ordered the Daniel Dubois heavyweight mandatory vs. Derek Chisora. But, Dubois can get out of for the next fight if the Oleksandr Usyk unification is finalized before the purse bid is ordered.  Comically, the WBA outlined its welterweight title situation – approved (as fully expected) Ryan Garcia-Rolando Romero for the vacant “regular” title on May 2. Jaron Ennis, now the “super” champion, ordered to fight mandatory Shakhram Giyasov next. WBA said Ennis-Giyasov winner will be mandated to face the Garcia-Romero winner (but highly unlikely next since it's going to be Garcia-Devin Haney II in the fall if they win May 2).  Finally, Dan is also reporting that Top Rank and Ohashi Promotions are discussions WBO welterweight titlist Brian Norman vs. Japanese contender Jin Sasaki in Japan or might the Ennis unification still happen?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/ Spreaker/Spotify.And, SEE our nostalgia fights for this weekend on the Big Fight Weekend Youtube page, as well!

We're back with another busy weekend of main event fight cards on two continents, we have some fight news and some heavyweight nostalgia too on the latest "The Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with insight and takes on it all.First, they preview the Saturday Matchroom Boxing DAZN card at Sheffield, EnglandDalton Smith returns vs. Mathieu Germain in a 12 rounds junior welterweight battle. Is Smith ready to take big steps. Plus, wasn't Josh Warrington retired??? Apparently not, as he'll meet someone named  Asad Asif Khan in the  junior lightweight co-feature. Next, we look at the Saturday from Golden Boy / DAZN at Oceanside, Calif., whereGabriela Fundora is already back to meet Marilyn Badillo for Fundora's undisputed women's flyweight title. The exciting sister of Sebastian Fundora can really punch, as well. Also, unbeaten Charles Conwell is in the junior middleweight co-feature. And, we also preview Sunday Boxxer card on Sjy Sports in UK and TrillerTV+ in US in Birmingham, EnglandCocky Ben Whittaker rematches Liam Cameron in a light heavyweight bout. We discuss whether Whittaker's act is a little too much for his lack of accomplishment. Then, some newsDan is reporting that Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is working to get a deal done for WBC junior bantamweight titlist Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and WBO titlist Phumelele Cafu to meet to unify their belts in the main event of a DAZN card eyed for July 19 in Dallas. He gives us all the info.Plus, it looks like Heavyweights Frank Sanchez and Filip Hrgovic, the two highest-ranked available contenders in the IBF ratings, are ready to fight.Also, Eddie Hearn said after Boots-Stanionis bout last weekend that he is talking to Top Rank/Bob Arum about Ennis-Brian Norman for later this Summer.Hamzah Sheeraz, who is moving up to super middleweight after his disappointing draw challenging WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames in February, announced he will do so with a new trainer in Andy Lee.And, Top Rank made Keyshawn Davis WBO lightweight defense vs. Edwin De Los Santos official on Thursday. It will be June 7the at the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.Also announced co-feature: lightweight prospect Abdullah Mason stepping up in class against Jeremia Nakathila.  NostalgiaApril 19, 1991 – 34 years ago on Saturday -- Evander Holyfield decisioned George Foreman to retain the undisputed heavyweight title. This was a HUGE fight in more ways than one. The guys go over it all.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back with another busy weekend of main event fight cards on two continents, we have some fight news and some heavyweight nostalgia too on the latest "The Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with insight and takes on it all.First, they preview the Saturday Matchroom Boxing DAZN card at Sheffield, EnglandDalton Smith returns vs. Mathieu Germain in a 12 rounds junior welterweight battle. Is Smith ready to take big steps. Plus, wasn't Josh Warrington retired??? Apparently not, as he'll meet someone named  Asad Asif Khan in the  junior lightweight co-feature. Next, we look at the Saturday from Golden Boy / DAZN at Oceanside, Calif., whereGabriela Fundora is already back to meet Marilyn Badillo for Fundora's undisputed women's flyweight title. The exciting sister of Sebastian Fundora can really punch, as well. Also, unbeaten Charles Conwell is in the junior middleweight co-feature. And, we also preview Sunday Boxxer card on Sjy Sports in UK and TrillerTV+ in US in Birmingham, EnglandCocky Ben Whittaker rematches Liam Cameron in a light heavyweight bout. We discuss whether Whittaker's act is a little too much for his lack of accomplishment. Then, some newsDan is reporting that Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is working to get a deal done for WBC junior bantamweight titlist Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and WBO titlist Phumelele Cafu to meet to unify their belts in the main event of a DAZN card eyed for July 19 in Dallas. He gives us all the info.Plus, it looks like Heavyweights Frank Sanchez and Filip Hrgovic, the two highest-ranked available contenders in the IBF ratings, are ready to fight.Also, Eddie Hearn said after Boots-Stanionis bout last weekend that he is talking to Top Rank/Bob Arum about Ennis-Brian Norman for later this Summer.Hamzah Sheeraz, who is moving up to super middleweight after his disappointing draw challenging WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames in February, announced he will do so with a new trainer in Andy Lee.And, Top Rank made Keyshawn Davis WBO lightweight defense vs. Edwin De Los Santos official on Thursday. It will be June 7the at the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.Also announced co-feature: lightweight prospect Abdullah Mason stepping up in class against Jeremia Nakathila.  NostalgiaApril 19, 1991 – 34 years ago on Saturday -- Evander Holyfield decisioned George Foreman to retain the undisputed heavyweight title. This was a HUGE fight in more ways than one. The guys go over it all.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesRichard Torrez main events tonight's Top Rank on ESPN+ against Guido Vianello, in what is supposed to be the toughest fight of his career.Oscar De La Hoya's latest Clap Back Thursday. Tim Tszyu returns to the ring against Joey Spencer.Stephen Fulton Interview.Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington emerged victorious against Enrique Vivas.William Zepeda defeats Tevin Farmer in rematch.Brian Norman Jr. successfully defends his WBO Welterweight Championship.Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn will be a DAZN PPV in the United States.Riyadh Season PPV headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 generated 340,000 PPV buys worldwide.The WBA has ordered an interim heavyweight title fight, and a regular title fight.Upcoming Purse Bids.Jake Donovan rejoins Boxing Scene; Mike Coppinger rejoins The Ring.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Caleb Plant vs. Armando Reséndiz, Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaMannaAndreas Katzourakis vs. Roberto Cruz, Breyon Gorham vs. Luis Feliciano, Giovanni Marquez vs. Esteban MunozVito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Kamil Gardzielikin, Damian Knyba vs. Marcin Siwy, Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson vs. William TownselEzRaw Breakdown:Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel NgamissengueRichard Torrez Jr. and Guido VianelloJoe Joyce vs. Filip HrgovicRicardo Salas vs. Kent CruzEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.Booking the Damn TerritoryEzra's Top 5 Most Unpopular Boxing OpinionsThe Rumor ReportTKO Boxing starting to take shape.What is going on with Tank vs. Roach and the undercard?Quick HitsMayweather Promotions is back in the club show circuit.Ryan García is back training with Derrick James.The WBO has announced that the show cause issued to undisputed women's heavyweight champion Claressa Shields has been terminated.Undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will defend her title against Interim WBA Women's Featherweight Champion Jennifer Miranda.Junior middleweight contender Serhii Bohachuk (25-2, 24 KOs) is scheduled to return to the ring.IBF Women's Bantamweight Champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson has (re)signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with DiBella Entertainment.#MrOneTake's One TakePromotional gangbanging is the biggest threat to the sport of boxing.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

A very busy weekend of action all over the globe and we've got plenty of takes and insight on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the "PBC on Prime" show in Newcastle, Australia, as Tim Tszyu wiped out Joey Spencer in four rounds in his return after a tough set of losses. What's next- Keith Thurman?Then, we talk the Queensberry on DAZN show in Manchester, England with heavyweight Filip Hrgovic pounding Joe Joyce for 10 rounds and decision win. Who's Hrgovic gonna fight and should Joyce continue despite reapeated beatings he's taken in the last two years? Next, we move on to the Top Rank on ESPN+ show in Las Vegas with Richard Torrez headlining and wins over Italian Guido Vianello. Frustrating fight for Torrez with all of Vianello's holding, but it's a solid win.The boys discuss and Dan goes over the Lindolfo Delgado and Abdullah Mason victories on the undercard, too. And finally on the the recaps from Astana, Kazakhstan Janibek Alimkhanuly squashes Anauel Ngamissengue in five rounds and retains the IBF/WBO middleweight titles. What's next in a barren middleweight division? Plus, Bakhodir Jalolov defeats Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a heavyweight bout, but Dan wants more from Jalolov.News:Jai Opetaia has an injury that has caused his May 13 cruiserweight title defense against Claudio Squeo to be postponed until June 8 in Australia on DAZN.Heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Jarrell Miller will fight in the main event of a Queensberry Promotions card on June 7 (DAZN) at Portman Stadium in Wardley's hometown of Ipswich, England.The bout will be for vacant WBA interim belt. Presser on Monday in Ipswich, England.  And, Pro boxing will take place in Cuba for the first time in over 60 years with a card on April 11 featuring  pro fights with several Cuban Olympic medalists. Pro boxing was banned there from 1962-2022. Dan has moreNostalgiaApril 8, 2006 – 19 years ago on Tuesday – Floyd Mayweather defeats Zab Judah to win the welterweight title in a huge promotion and wild fight with a melee in the ring. Big Dan was ringside and remembers the mayheam on this "Money May" win.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

A very busy weekend of action all over the globe and we've got plenty of takes and insight on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They start with the "PBC on Prime" show in Newcastle, Australia, as Tim Tszyu wiped out Joey Spencer in four rounds in his return after a tough set of losses. What's next- Keith Thurman?Then, we talk the Queensberry on DAZN show in Manchester, England with heavyweight Filip Hrgovic pounding Joe Joyce for 10 rounds and decision win. Who's Hrgovic gonna fight and should Joyce continue despite reapeated beatings he's taken in the last two years? Next, we move on to the Top Rank on ESPN+ show in Las Vegas with Richard Torrez headlining and wins over Italian Guido Vianello. Frustrating fight for Torrez with all of Vianello's holding, but it's a solid win.The boys discuss and Dan goes over the Lindolfo Delgado and Abdullah Mason victories on the undercard, too. And finally on the the recaps from Astana, Kazakhstan Janibek Alimkhanuly squashes Anauel Ngamissengue in five rounds and retains the IBF/WBO middleweight titles. What's next in a barren middleweight division? Plus, Bakhodir Jalolov defeats Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a heavyweight bout, but Dan wants more from Jalolov.News:Jai Opetaia has an injury that has caused his May 13 cruiserweight title defense against Claudio Squeo to be postponed until June 8 in Australia on DAZN.Heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Jarrell Miller will fight in the main event of a Queensberry Promotions card on June 7 (DAZN) at Portman Stadium in Wardley's hometown of Ipswich, England.The bout will be for vacant WBA interim belt. Presser on Monday in Ipswich, England.  And, Pro boxing will take place in Cuba for the first time in over 60 years with a card on April 11 featuring  pro fights with several Cuban Olympic medalists. Pro boxing was banned there from 1962-2022. Dan has moreNostalgiaApril 8, 2006 – 19 years ago on Tuesday – Floyd Mayweather defeats Zab Judah to win the welterweight title in a huge promotion and wild fight with a melee in the ring. Big Dan was ringside and remembers the mayheam on this "Money May" win.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

This week's episode features heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. and junior welterweight Elvis Rodriguez as they will both be in action on Saturday night live on ESPN+. #TorrezVianelloLooking to bet on boxing this upcoming weekend?Head over to my dedicated page at signupexpert.com/fightsATW to sign up to some of boxing's best sportsbooks.

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

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

#premierboxingchampions #gervontadavis #vasilylomachenko ️️️☎️Fights PBC and Top Rank Are Planning to Make to COMPETE With Turki Alalshikh ❗️

Are the PBC and Top Rank close to combining forces? We discuss what would it look like. News and Notes including looks like Jake Paul had to write a check for mouthing off. And we look to the fight weekend.

Luke and BC are back in studio, breaking down all the action from UFC Mexico and beyond. Brandon Moreno secured a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, but did he do enough to leap Manel Kape or Kai Kara-France in the title picture? Was fast-tracking Erceg a mistake for his development? With five finishes on the card, which performance will have the biggest impact on the division? Kyoji Horiguchi is relinquishing his Rizin title to return to the UFC. What does this move mean for the flyweight division and for Rizin's future? In boxing, Bob Arum has hinted that Top Rank could work with PBC to challenge the growing influence of Turki Al-Shakh and TKO. Could this shift reshape the sport? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke and BC are back in studio, breaking down all the action from UFC Mexico and beyond.Brandon Moreno secured a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, but did he do enough to leap Manel Kape or Kai Kara-France in the title picture? Was fast-tracking Erceg a mistake for his development?With five finishes on the card, which performance will have the biggest impact on the division?Kyoji Horiguchi is relinquishing his Rizin title to return to the UFC. What does this move mean for the flyweight division and for Rizin's future?In boxing, Bob Arum has hinted that Top Rank could work with PBC to challenge the growing influence of Turki Al-Shakh and TKO. Could this shift reshape the sport? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (3:33) - NYC came alive this weekend (5:24) - Top Rank and PBC could be working together (20:39) - William Zepeda defeats Tevin Farmer; what's next? (31:05) - Bruce Carrginton wins; calls out the featherweight champs (44:28) - Brian Norman steamrolls Cuevas; next up? (53:20) - Mikaela Mayer def. Sandy Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a mellow week of boxing, topped by a Top Rank card with Mikaela Mayer defeating Sandy Ryan, again. Brian Norman Jr made his first title defense of his WBO welterweight title, and Bruce Carrington looks to be moving toward a title shot. On DAZN, William Zepeda defeated Tevin in their rematch on a Golden Boy Promotions card. Also, Oscar Collazo stopped Edwin Cano, Joselito Velazquez was involved in a fight that was too much fun, Robin Safar made his debut with Golden Boy Promotions, and Yokasta Valle defeated Marlen Esparza. Could Valle fight Gabriela Fundora? Next Saturday on Prime Video, Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer, with a notable feature bout of Endry Saavedra vs. Mikkel NielsenA strong Top Rank card featuring: Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello, Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez, Abdullah Mason vs. Carlos Ornelas, Albert Gonzalez vs. Dana Coolwell, Steven Navarro vs. Juan Esteban Garcia, 8 rounds, and Jahi Tucker vs. Troy WilliamsonOn ESPN+, Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel NgamissengueOn DAZN, Joe Joyce vs. Filip HrgovicTimestamps 0:00 William Zepeda-Tevin Farmer II9:08 Yokasta Valle-Marlen Esparza14:00 Oscar Collazo 16:11 Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan II22:20 Brain Norman Jr27:05 undercard 29:30 Masamichi Yabuki-Angel Ayala 34:40 Tim Tszyu-Joey Spencer 39:50 Richard Torrez-Guido Vianello45:10 Lindolfo Delgado-Elvis Rodriguez49:00 undercard 53:35 Janibek title defense56:30 Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic01:00:30 ProBox TV card01:05:37 Final thoughts

This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (3:33) - NYC came alive this weekend (5:24) - Top Rank and PBC could be working together (20:39) - William Zepeda defeats Tevin Farmer; what's next? (31:05) - Bruce Carrginton wins; calls out the featherweight champs (44:28) - Brian Norman steamrolls Cuevas; next up? (53:20) - Mikaela Mayer def. Sandy Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Mikaela Mayer successfully retained her WBO welterweight belt against Sandy Ryan in Las Vegas on Saturday, Buncey chats to all those involved in the fight at the Fontainebleau. He catches up with a very dejected Sandy Ryan, who is left pondering her future. As for Mayer, could a showdown with Lauren Price for all the belts be next for her?We also hear from Top Rank's Todd duBoef and Matchroom's Frank Smith, who run through the options now for both fighters. Plus, with Frank Warren's Queensberry kicking off its new TV partnership this weekend, both Warren and Eddie Hearn tell us why having the UK's two biggest promoters on the same platform is a game-changer for the sport.

We roll into the final weekend of March with two different compelling fight cards in Mexico and Las Vegas. A former world champion at 154 lb. joins us and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They preview the Saturday night Golden Boy DAZN card in Cancun, Mexico with William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer in a rematch for Zepeda's WBC interim lightweight title. Zepeda is #1 in all four organizations and it was a close/compelling bout late last year. In the co-feature Oscar Collazo meets Edwin Cano for Collazo's unified strawweight titles. Collazo has been an active and entertaining champ.Next it's the Saturday night Top Rank card in Las Vegas that has Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan in another immediate rematch for Mayer's WBO women's welterweight title. A close battle with some controversy out of the ring the first time late last year. The co-feature has Brian Norman fighting little known Derrieck Cuevas for Norman's WBO welterweight title in his first defense. And, also, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington starts the TV card with Jose Enrique Vivas in a WBC featherweight eliminator. Next it's Tim Tszyu with Dan. He's coming off a hard KO loss to Bakhram in an IBF world title fight last October- his second straight loss. Tszyu faces Joey Spencer in junior middleweight headliner of PBC on Pime on April 5 (USA time) in Newcastle, Australia  (where it will be afternoon of April 6). Tszyu is candid about what has happened and what he needs to do coming up. Then, some News:The May 10th Top Rank card in San Diego is official: WBO junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete defends vs. Charly Suarez and Raymond Muratalla vs. Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title in co-feature and in an ESPN+ prelim announced welterweight contender Giovani Santillan vs. Angel Beltran.Next, the WBO officially appointed No. 1-ranked Xander Zayas as junior middleweight mandatory and ordered the fight with Sebastian Fundora. Sides are talking about a summer fightPlus, undisputed women's flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora (Sebastian's sister) will defend against IBF mandatory challenger Marilyn Badillo in the main event of a Golden Boy card on April 19 (DAZN) at in Oceanside, California, Golden Boy announced. In the co-feature junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell vs. Jorge Garcia Perez in a 12-rounder.With former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. beating Jake Wyllie last Saturday, plans are in the work for him to challenge IBF titlist Richardson Hitchins, June 21 is a possible date in NYC And, renowned British boxing journalist Colin Hart, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013, died on Saturday at 89. A legend. Dan covered a lot of fights with him and reminisces. Finally, NostalgiaMarch 28, 1998 — 27 years ago on Friday – Lennox Lewis KO5 Shannon Briggs to retain the WBC heavyweight title AND win the lineal title Briggs has controversially won from George Foreman. We discuss.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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We roll into the final weekend of March with two different compelling fight cards in Mexico and Las Vegas. A former world champion at 154 lb. joins us and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack to go over it all.They preview the Saturday night Golden Boy DAZN card in Cancun, Mexico with William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer in a rematch for Zepeda's WBC interim lightweight title. Zepeda is #1 in all four organizations and it was a close/compelling bout late last year. In the co-feature Oscar Collazo meets Edwin Cano for Collazo's unified strawweight titles. Collazo has been an active and entertaining champ.Next it's the Saturday night Top Rank card in Las Vegas that has Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan in another immediate rematch for Mayer's WBO women's welterweight title. A close battle with some controversy out of the ring the first time late last year. The co-feature has Brian Norman fighting little known Derrieck Cuevas for Norman's WBO welterweight title in his first defense. And, also, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington starts the TV card with Jose Enrique Vivas in a WBC featherweight eliminator. Next it's Tim Tszyu with Dan. He's coming off a hard KO loss to Bakhram in an IBF world title fight last October- his second straight loss. Tszyu faces Joey Spencer in junior middleweight headliner of PBC on Pime on April 5 (USA time) in Newcastle, Australia  (where it will be afternoon of April 6). Tszyu is candid about what has happened and what he needs to do coming up. Then, some News:The May 10th Top Rank card in San Diego is official: WBO junior lightweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete defends vs. Charly Suarez and Raymond Muratalla vs. Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant IBF interim lightweight title in co-feature and in an ESPN+ prelim announced welterweight contender Giovani Santillan vs. Angel Beltran.Next, the WBO officially appointed No. 1-ranked Xander Zayas as junior middleweight mandatory and ordered the fight with Sebastian Fundora. Sides are talking about a summer fightPlus, undisputed women's flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora (Sebastian's sister) will defend against IBF mandatory challenger Marilyn Badillo in the main event of a Golden Boy card on April 19 (DAZN) at in Oceanside, California, Golden Boy announced. In the co-feature junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell vs. Jorge Garcia Perez in a 12-rounder.With former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. beating Jake Wyllie last Saturday, plans are in the work for him to challenge IBF titlist Richardson Hitchins, June 21 is a possible date in NYC And, renowned British boxing journalist Colin Hart, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013, died on Saturday at 89. A legend. Dan covered a lot of fights with him and reminisces. Finally, NostalgiaMarch 28, 1998 — 27 years ago on Friday – Lennox Lewis KO5 Shannon Briggs to retain the WBC heavyweight title AND win the lineal title Briggs has controversially won from George Foreman. We discuss.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

This week's guest is featherweight contender Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington who faces Enrique Vivas in a WBC final eliminator on the #MayerRyan2 card. We discuss the fight, some changes he made to his lifestyle, WBC champ Stephen Fulton Jr. and more.Looking to bet on the fights this upcoming weekend?Head over to my dedicated page at signupexpert.com/fightsATW to sign up to some of boxing's best sportsbooks.

Timestamps Timestamps0:00 Intro0:25 R.I.P. George Foreman6:12 Sebastian Fundora-Chrodale Booker9:50 Fundora vs Xander Zayas14:20 Jesus Ramos Jr – WOW!17:08 Elijah Garcia-Terrell Gausha25:10 Lester Martinez-Joeshon James31:20 ProBox TV 37:52 George Kambosos-Jake Wyllie41:10 Tiara Brown-Skye Nicolson45:10 Pat Brown's pro debut on Friday46:53 Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan II50:43 Brian Norman Jr returns 52:10 Top Rank undercard55:30 William Zepeda-Tevin Farmer II57:20 Golden Boy undercard 59:55 Final thoughts

News and NotesSampson Lewkowicz makes it loud and clear: David Benavidez's next fight, will be for THE WBC Light Heavyweight Championship.Terence Crawford Set to Vacate Interim WBO Junior Middleweight Championship.Jermall Charlo is set to return to the ring in May, according to his trainer Ronnie Shields. Possible dates are May 17 or 24.Garry Jonas RIPS Turki Alalshikh in scathing interview with Raw Sport.TKO Fighter Purses Revealed by Boxibg Scene.Booking the Damn Territory:TKO Boxing Draft.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull, Bruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia 2, Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba, Badou Jack vs. Ryan RozickiYoshiki Takei vs. Yuttapong Tongdee, Eduardo Nunez vs. Masanori RikiishiEzRaw Breakdown: Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker, Lester Martinez vs. Joeshon JamesMike's Ez Money ParlayEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportHearing that Eddie Hearn sent out feelers to gauge interest out there in someone buying Matchroom.Deontay Wilder's return revealed.Sources tell Brunch Boxing that IBF Women's Bantamweight Champion Shurretta Metcalf is finalizing a deal to defend her title against Viviana Ruiz Corredor on April 25 in Australia. Quick HitsInterim WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev is slated to fight on the on May 4, Top Rank on ESPN event, headlined by Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas.Undisputed Super Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner has signed a multi-fight agreement with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.Undisputed flyweight champion “Sweet Poison” Gabriela Fundora is expected to return to the ring on April 19, Sampson Lewkowicz tells Brunch Boxing.Koki Kameda officially announces a huge title fight as IBF Featherweight Champion Angelo Leo (25-1, 12 KOs) makes the first defense of his title against mandatory challenger Tomoki Kameda (42-4, 23 KOs).Boxing Officially Included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The IBF has ordered a middleweight final eliminator between Etinosa Oliha and Austin “Ammo” Williams after Kyrone Davis was pulled from the bout.The proposed Interim WBC Super Middleweight Championship between Christian Mbilli and Diego Pacheco have reportedly reached an impasse over date and location.The WBC has ordered a super featherweight, final elimination bout between Mark Magsayo and Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez.Junior welterweight contender Brandun Lee tells Xicana Boxing's Liliana Ulloa that he is looking to return to the ring in June. Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

It's a jammed packed recap off the weekend that starts with sad news about the death of a boxing legend and in the ring has title defense for "The Towering Inferno" in Vegas and a prominent featherweight contender talks with us and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter.We start with news of George Foreman's death at age 76 Friday. An iconic heavyweight, in the hall of fame and tremendous away from the ring. We give this lots of time and reminiscing.Then, we recap Saturday night's PBC on Prime Video card in Las Vegas, as junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora blasts out Chordale Booker and retains WBC/WBO title. What's next for Fundora off the win?Plus, junior middleweight Jesus Ramos Jr. stops Guido Emmanuel Schramm and maybe in the title picture and the awful middleweight undercard bout with Elijah Garcia W10 split decision over Terrell Gausha that was an awful verdict.Also, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event from Sydney, Australia with junior welterweight George Kambosos Jr. beating late replacement Jake Wyllie.Then, we hear from featherweight contender Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington as he faces Jose Enrique Vivas in a WBC featherweight final eliminator on Saturday in Las Vegas on the Top Rank card. His bout is the final prelim on the ESPN+ part of the show headlined by Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan rematch.Some news: Eddy Reynoso tells Dan he is not longer training Teofimo Lopez or Ryan Garcia and is not involved in their prep for their May 2 bouts on the Times Square card  Also, Terence Crawford tells WBO he is vacating the interim belt and will not fight at 154 again. And, NostalgiaMarch 23, 1996 – 29 years ago on Sunday – Arturo Gatti KO6 Wilson Rodriguez in first IBF junior lightweight title defense. Star-making shootout and classic Gatti comeback KO in an all-time awesome fight. Dan ranks it the best Gatti fight against somebody other than Micky Ward.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 recap off the weekend that starts with sad news about the death of a boxing legend and in the ring has title defense for "The Towering Inferno" in Vegas and a prominent featherweight contender talks with us and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter.We start with news of George Foreman's death at age 76 Friday. An iconic heavyweight, in the hall of fame and tremendous away from the ring. We give this lots of time and reminiscing.Then, we recap Saturday night's PBC on Prime Video card in Las Vegas, as junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora blasts out Chordale Booker and retains WBC/WBO title. What's next for Fundora off the win?Plus, junior middleweight Jesus Ramos Jr. stops Guido Emmanuel Schramm and maybe in the title picture and the awful middleweight undercard bout with Elijah Garcia W10 split decision over Terrell Gausha that was an awful verdict.Also, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event from Sydney, Australia with junior welterweight George Kambosos Jr. beating late replacement Jake Wyllie.Then, we hear from featherweight contender Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington as he faces Jose Enrique Vivas in a WBC featherweight final eliminator on Saturday in Las Vegas on the Top Rank card. His bout is the final prelim on the ESPN+ part of the show headlined by Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan rematch.Some news: Eddy Reynoso tells Dan he is not longer training Teofimo Lopez or Ryan Garcia and is not involved in their prep for their May 2 bouts on the Times Square card  Also, Terence Crawford tells WBO he is vacating the interim belt and will not fight at 154 again. And, NostalgiaMarch 23, 1996 – 29 years ago on Sunday – Arturo Gatti KO6 Wilson Rodriguez in first IBF junior lightweight title defense. Star-making shootout and classic Gatti comeback KO in an all-time awesome fight. Dan ranks it the best Gatti fight against somebody other than Micky Ward.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

For our 43rd episode, and our first after a multi-year (and multi-child) parental leave, we sat down face to face with artist June Canedo de Souza (@junecanedodesouza) on the occasion of Deli Radio—a platform she created with Daniel Santos while in residence at Recess Art in Brooklyn—which Top Rank was delighted to be included in. We spoke to June about the enduring impacts of childhood on our perspective, obsessions, and creative expression; the thematic considerations of gender, labor, migration, and consumerism that permeate her art across painting, sculpture, and performance; and what it's like to make art (or anything, really) as a new mother. Our intro (“Love is Love”) and outro (“My Ace”) are courtesy of KING VISION ULTRA, 2025.

Matt and Napoleon Fly preview the Top Rank on ESPN+ championship tripleheader, headlined by the WBC and WBA Flyweight Championship bout between Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui. The guys are then joined by Brunch Boxing COO Mike, Ty of Keepit100 Boxing, E'san of the Rice Weight Space and the Official White Guy of Brunch Boxing Vivi, to discuss Naoya Inoue's return to America, Junto Nakatani's career path and Keith Thurman's knockout victory over Brock Jarvis.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

News and NotesTurki Alalshikh and TKO Group announces the long-rumored Saudi Boxing League.The WBC Orders Bivol vs. Benavidez: Turki Alalshikh says he's no longer interested in David Benavidez vs. Dmitry Bivol.Eddie Hearn says that Matchroom doesn't rely on Saudi Arabia to run their business.Turki Alalshikh seemingly doesn't allow Canelo Alvarez to hold his WBC, WBA and WBO belts during his face-off with William Scull.The Last Crescendo, Riyadh Season event, headlined by the undisputed light heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was a commercial failure in the US.Tank vs. Roach continue to dominate the headlines: The New York State Athletic Commission has upheld the result of Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.The WBA Clarifies Tank vs. Roach Column on Its Website: The column said that the results will be upheld and a rematch will be left to the promoters to figure out. WBA has distanced itself from the now-deleted column.CompuBox vs. Jabbr AI.Carlos Adames: Turki Alalshikh Was Not Ethical.Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Albert Batyrgaziev CLEARLY punches Neri Ariel Cruz Romero while he is down.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card:Mike's Ez Money ParlayEzra's Raw Hard CashMatt's Best Bet.The Rumor ReportIs Top Rank headed towards a lawsuit against Nick Khan over the protracted ESPN negotiations?Carlos Linares reports that there are fighters that still haven't been paid for their February 22, Riyadh Season bout.Top Rank would like to set up a bout with WBO Lightweight Champion Keyshawn Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. before a potential match up with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, an official tells Brunch Boxing.Quick HitsTeofimo Lopez was confronted over his racist behavior by Cigar Talk host Naji Grampus.Shawn Porter and Ray Jackson agree to an exhibition sparring match.Devin Haney's lawsuit against Ryan García continues.It is Keith Thurman fight week!Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela “wasn't allowed” a rematch clause against Gary Antuanne Russell,Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to complete their trilogy.Bakhram Murtazaliev refuses to fight Charles Conwell.DFilip Hrgovic Steps Into Bout With Joe Joyce.The WBA has ordered is “Regular” heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev to defend his title against mandatory challenger Fabio Wardley.Arnold Barboza has agreed to unify with IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins in the event that he successfully defeats Teofimo Lopez on May 2.#MrOneTake's One TakeA PSA to the haters of Brunch Boxing.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

We talk the knee seen around the boxing world and the controversial draw in Tank-Roach. Dana White is getting into boxing with the backing of Turki Alalshikh. What does this mean for the sport? We also discuss a lawsuit against TopRank and details that surfaced with it. And we discuss the May 2nd card in Times Square.

Episode #344: Kurt Emhoff is a sports and entertainment Attorney, Boxing Manager & Adviser, who has represented clients such as Cory Spinks, Paulie Malignaggi, Peter Quilin, Luis Collazo, Kermit Cintron, Peter Manfredo, & more. He hosts his own podcast called The Boxing Esquire Podcast. Follow Kurt on

Inside the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach knockdown controversy:What really happened?Did the commission get it right?What does the future hold for both fighters?Inside the Top Rank Lawsuit:Did Top Rank work with Daniel Kinahan?How will this lawsuit affect the negotiations with ESPN?Inside BoxRec vs. The WBAMatt, Ezra and Mike dives deep into boxing's latest controversies, with special guests Cliff Rold The Corner Stool substack, Grey Johnson of BoxRec, James Bell of The Boxing Source, and others.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

AD FREE LISTENING + EARLY RELEASES + BONUS CONTENT + MORE: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcastMatt and Alex reflect on Jack Catterall's loss to Arnold Barboza on Saturday which dented his immediate hopes of a world title challenge while handing the magic beans to Barbosa on his climb to the top. It was a weekend for upsets and progress with Reece Bellotti, Jazza Dickens, Pat McCormack and Keyshawn Davis all starring. Where Top Rank's boxing stars of tomorrow will be showcased is up for discussion as we look at the wider broadcasting landscape with the ESPN and Top Rank relationship nearing its end.And we take a trip back to the 1980's with the pulsating rematch between Livingstone Bramble and Ray ‘Boom Boom' Mancini remembered in This Week.This is the first of four pods planned during this big fight week for Patreon and Apple + subscribers with a detailed preview of Saturday's undercard from Saudi, a forensic look into the rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol and finally a big fight reaction pod on Sunday morning. To get these for less than a fiver each month subscribe now. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #342: This week, the team Previews the undisputed light heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev & Dimitry Bivol, Arnold Barboza beats Jack Catterall for the WBO interim super lightweight world title, ESPN and Top Rank's Deal, UFC and it upcoming rights' deal & its effect on Boxing, Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov, Daniel DuBois vs. Joseph Parker, Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield, Oscar Duarte beats Miguel Madueno on DAZN, Keshawn Davis beats Denys Berinchyk for the WBO lightweight world title, & more. ------------------------Find all things The Last Round Boxing Podcast------------------------All Show Links

Order Tank-Roach on PPV.COM! https://bit.ly/4hOFKfX (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Keyshawn Davis def. Denis Berinchyk (12:10) - Which lightweight champion will Keyshawn fight next? (24:47) - Teofimo Lopez inserts himself and racism into fight week (33:22) - Xander Zayas looked fantastic (37:55) - Abdullah Mason is the real deal (40:11) - Jared Anderson looked unmotivated (43:07) - Arnold Barboza def. Jack Catterall (46:22) - Oscar Duarte is looking fantastic (48:55) - The big Riyadh card is here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order Tank-Roach on PPV.COM! https://bit.ly/4hOFKfX (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Keyshawn Davis def. Denis Berinchyk (12:10) - Which lightweight champion will Keyshawn fight next? (24:47) - Teofimo Lopez inserts himself and racism into fight week (33:22) - Xander Zayas looked fantastic (37:55) - Abdullah Mason is the real deal (40:11) - Jared Anderson looked unmotivated (43:07) - Arnold Barboza def. Jack Catterall (46:22) - Oscar Duarte is looking fantastic (48:55) - The big Riyadh card is here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat happens when you mix the electrifying energy of Madison Square Garden with the rising talent of Keyshawn Davis? You get an unforgettable night of boxing action and fan frenzy. Join us as we recount our ringside adventure, where the spotlight shone brightly on Keyshawn, backed by his passionate Virginia fan base. We not only share our excitement for his future in the ring but also tease big matchups on the horizon, including a unrelated highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia that promises to shake up the boxing world, that you may have heard of. Could a showdown between Gervonta Davis be on the cards? We ponder this tantalizing prospect alongside the intriguing possibility of Vasyl Lomachenko facing off with Keyshawn Davis. Both fighters share the Top Rank banner, creating a narrative ripe for a compelling clash. Our conversation explores the storytelling power of boxing promotions, with Keyshawn's impressive ascent hinting at a future battle royale with Lomachenko. We also celebrate the magic of unexpected celebrity encounters, from Bruce Carrington's family warmth to a laugh-out-loud moment with Terence Crawford.THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

It was a fight filled weekend with a world title win for Keyshawn Davis, a dramatic decision win for Arnold Barboza in England and in the same division a KO for Oscar Duarte in California, too. And, we're ready to recap it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with their insight and takes.They start with the Friday Top Rank/ESPN card in NYC as Davis kayoed Denys Berinchyk to win the WBO lightweight title. Davis has massive upside. In the co-feature junior middleweight rising star Xander Zayas stopped Slawa Spomer of Germany in arguably his biggest win to date. Dan also recaps the rest of the card with:  Vito Mielnicki, Abdullah Mason Rohan Polanco and even, Jared Anderson back but not looking good. Then, the Saturday Matchroom/DAZN card in Manchester, EnglandJunior welterweight Arnold Barboza Jr. scores a mlild upset over fan favorite Jack Catterall, wins vacant WBO 140 lb. interim title. Big win for Barboza. And, the Saturday Golden Boy/DAZN card in Anaheim, CaliforniaJunior welterweight Oscar Duarte punished and stopped Miguel Madueno in their junior welterweight main event. Could Duarte possibly fight...Barboza?Some NewsFriday night Top Rank announced interesting heavyweight main event for April 5 at Palms in Las Vegas: Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello. Co-feature wasn't formally announced but Top Rank told Dan it's junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez. The guys break it down.Golden Boy announced WBC interim lightweight titlist William Zepeda will make his first defense in an immediate rematch with Tevin Farmer on March 29 in Cancun, Mexico. It's a very intriguing rematch.Also Sportico, an online publication that covers sports business, put out its fourth annual “100 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World” for the calendar year 2024. Six boxers in the top 100 (purses plus endorsements). Tyson Fury was No. 3 ($147 million) for example. The guys talk $$$. Shout out to British top trainer Joe Gallagher, who announced he has been diagnosed with stage four bowel and liver cancer. Ring magazine trainer of the year in 2015. Has worked with lots of top Brits. We wish him well. And, announced the IBF junior middleweight final eliminator between Erickson Lubin and Ardreal Holmes Jr. set for May 10 (ProBox TV) at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida Finally, NostalgiaFeb. 19, 2000 – 25 years ago on Wednesday – Erik Morales decisions Marco Antonio Barrera in the first fight of their all-time legendary trilogy. WBC/WBO junior featherweight unification fight. Tremendous battle as the guys go over and... it was only the beginning!Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

In this week's episode, we preview the upcoming Saudi-backed mega-fight card with @BoxRecGrey, a boxing insider who can be followed on the social media platform X. We talk about the following• With news of Top Rank potentially leaving ESPN in 2025, what is the future of boxing in the United States• Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol II preview• Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker preview• Shakur Stevenson-Floyd SchofieldFor a full preview plus thoughts on the ProBox TV card that Lukie will be live for please go to my substack at http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this week's Friday MK, Luke and BC dive deep into the latest combat sports news heading into the weekend. Fresh off Sean Strickland's loss at UFC 312, his coach Eric Nicksick opened up on Ariel Helwani's show about the fighter's performance—leading to some shocking comments. Did Nicksick go too far with his public assessment of Strickland's loss? Plus, UFC Fight Night is set to heat up with Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. The guys break down the stakes and what's on the line for both fighters. And in boxing news, Top Rank is leaving ESPN, shaking up the future of U.S. boxing. What does this mean for the sport? Does it mark the end of ESPN's involvement in boxing? The guys discusse. what comes next for Top Rank and the future of boxing broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Friday MK, Luke and BC dive deep into the latest combat sports news heading into the weekend. Fresh off Sean Strickland's loss at UFC 312, his coach Eric Nicksick opened up on Ariel Helwani's show about the fighter's performance—leading to some shocking comments. Did Nicksick go too far with his public assessment of Strickland's loss? Plus, UFC Fight Night is set to heat up with Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. The guys break down the stakes and what's on the line for both fighters. And in boxing news, Top Rank is leaving ESPN, shaking up the future of U.S. boxing. What does this mean for the sport? Does it mark the end of ESPN's involvement in boxing? The guys discusse. what comes next for Top Rank and the future of boxing broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features Top Rank's rising prospect Abdullah Mason and Juanmita Lopez De Jesus who is maling his pro debut and is the son of former two division champion Juanma Lopez. Both will be fighting on Friday's #BerinchykDavis card at the MSG Theater.Looking to bet on #BerinchykKeyshawn? Head over to my dedicated page at signupexpert.com/fightsATW to sign up to some of boxing's best sportsbooks.

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew preview Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza

Award winning podcast host Juan shares his thoughts on the latest news in Boxing. He previews a world championship main even between Keyshawn Davis and Denys Berinchyk, as well as gives his opinion on Top Rank, and Canelo Alvarez.