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We're back with a potential exciting junior lightweight battle in Arizona for unification as the most prominent fight of the weekend and some very interesting fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return with their insight and takesPreview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Glendale, ArizonaEmanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez, WBO/IBF junior lightweight unification. Both guys can really punch and also get hit. We have thoughts on the battle. Plus,Tahmir Smalls vs. Abel Ramos, 10 rounds, welterweightsEmiliano Vargas vs. Agustin Quintana, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  News Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch announced Monday for Sept. 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas and on Netflix in a bout that counts on the recrods. Both are in their late 40's and it's 11 years after they fought. What ARE WE DOING HERE?!Conor Benn's one-fight, $15 million fight with Zuffa/Turki Alashikh will be against Regis Prograis in a 10-rounder at 150 pounds on the Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Makhmudov card it was announced on Thursday. Will make him by far the highest paid undercard fight of all time.  Jake Paul announced he had to have a second surgery on the broken jaw he suffered in the sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on Dec.19. Will we see him again in 2026?Katie Taylor, one of the greatest female boxers of all time, announced she will have a farewell fight later this year in Dublin. We have more.Claressa Shields shutout over Franchon Crews Dezurn on Sunday night to retain the women's undisputed heavyweight title  in their rematch. Huge crowd of about 18,000 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  WBO/IBF middleweight titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly was suspended by the WBO for a year – but allowed to keep the title -- and by the Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation for six months. This is related to testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium days before he was scheduled to face WBA titlist Erislandy Lara in a three-belt unification fight on Dec. 6. The IBF has yet to rule. He gets to keep the belts?!  Again, WHAT are we doing here?! Also, WBC middleweight titlist Carlos Adames will make his third defense in a rescheduled bout against Austin “Ammo” Williams in the main event of a quickly scheduled Matchroom Boxing card on March 21 (DAZN) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.  And, finally, the IBF on Monday ordered junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins to next make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado. This comes days after Hitchins' optional against Oscar Duarte was canceled when Hitchins became ill and was vomiting after breakfast on the morning of the fight. We explain why Duarte isn't getting the title fight, for now.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

This week, Andy Scott and Gary Logan are at the Dutch Hall ahead of Fabio Wardley's WBO heavyweight title defence against Daniel Dubois on 9 May.They're joined by Fabio Wardley himself, his manager Michael Ofo, and Dubois' manager Sam Jones to break down the matchup and preview the showdown.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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UPDATE on the battle between Dana White & his Zuffa Boxing against the four major sanctioning bodies - WBC, WBO, IBF, WBA.

Pedro Fernandez is LIVE from Las Vegas previewing the Garcia v Barrios match.

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

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

The heavyweight division is roaring back to life in 2026 — and we're unpacking every seismic shift. In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury's blockbuster comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, marking “The Gypsy King's” return to the ring after retirement and his bold claims for bigger fights ahead. We also dive into Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora, a battle pitting the explosive “Bronze Bomber” against one of Britain's fiercest veterans on April 4 at The O2 Arena — a clash that has punch fans buzzing with anticipation. And on May 9, the spotlight turns to Manchester's Co-op Live for an all-British heavyweight showdown as Fabio Wardley defends his WBO title against Daniel Dubois, a matchup rich with redemption stories, title implications, and heavyweight rankings intrigue. From comeback narratives and legacy quests, to clash-of-styles fireworks, we break down what these fights mean for boxing's biggest division and what could be next for each warrior. Tune in as we preview the matchups, weigh the stakes, and make bold predictions for 2026's heavyweight roller coaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

We are back off a weekend with world title fights in Mexico and England, including a dramatic KO in the final round for a former champ, who's a champ, again. We have that and fight news, including a hall of famer filing suit for what he says are hundreds of millions owed. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack And NewsletterFirst we talk Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN main event in LiverpoolFeatherweight Brandon Figueroa scores a dramatic TKO12 over Nick Ball and wins the WBA title. The guys discuss the huge final round, the silliness of Ball's corner and supporters after the fight in the ring and what are the options for Figueroa, now? Then, they talk Friday's Matchroom/BXSTARS/DAZN main event in Guadalajara, MexicoBantamweight Christian Medina wins convincingly over Adrian Curiel by decision, retains WBO title. Next some NewsFlloyd Mayweather sues Showtime, Stephen Espinoza for $340 million and punitive damages late last week saying he's owed for mega-fights with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor. Dan has the lawsuit and particulars and the boys discuss.Talks under way for Fabio Wardley to defend WBO heavyweight title vs. Daniel Dubois. Dan thinks it's compelling... TJ, not so much.Two-time featherweight title challenger Michael Conlan, the popular two-time Irish Olympian aiming to land another shot, will fight Kevin Walsh in a Belfast, Northern Ireland, hometown bout on March 20 (DAZN) at SSE Arena on an MF Pro card.And, MVP set for first UK card with four women's world title fights with Caroline Dubois-Terri Harper headlining in a lightweight unification bout. We discuss.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back off a weekend with world title fights in Mexico and England, including a dramatic KO in the final round for a former champ, who's a champ, again. We have that and fight news, including a hall of famer filing suit for what he says are hundreds of millions owed. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack And NewsletterFirst we talk Saturday's Queensberry/DAZN main event in LiverpoolFeatherweight Brandon Figueroa scores a dramatic TKO12 over Nick Ball and wins the WBA title. The guys discuss the huge final round, the silliness of Ball's corner and supporters after the fight in the ring and what are the options for Figueroa, now? Then, they talk Friday's Matchroom/BXSTARS/DAZN main event in Guadalajara, MexicoBantamweight Christian Medina wins convincingly over Adrian Curiel by decision, retains WBO title. Next some NewsFlloyd Mayweather sues Showtime, Stephen Espinoza for $340 million and punitive damages late last week saying he's owed for mega-fights with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor. Dan has the lawsuit and particulars and the boys discuss.Talks under way for Fabio Wardley to defend WBO heavyweight title vs. Daniel Dubois. Dan thinks it's compelling... TJ, not so much.Two-time featherweight title challenger Michael Conlan, the popular two-time Irish Olympian aiming to land another shot, will fight Kevin Walsh in a Belfast, Northern Ireland, hometown bout on March 20 (DAZN) at SSE Arena on an MF Pro card.And, MVP set for first UK card with four women's world title fights with Caroline Dubois-Terri Harper headlining in a lightweight unification bout. We discuss.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In this show, we talk about Brandon Figueroa becoming the WBA featherweight world champion, stopping Nick Ball. A lot to unpack, for starters, the result. We then move on to the details. Where does Brandon Figueroa fit in amongst featherweight and Nick Ball's title run, opposition, and how will he do on the road? A few other talking points – British telecasts. We need to have a conversation.Jack Turner is a solid prospect. Andrew Cain was in a good fight, but the end ruined it...Also, for the most hardcore of hardcore...Christian Medina made the first defense of his WBO bantamweight title, and a "WAY TOO FUN" fight with featherweight Alberto Mora and Jose Amaro. We finish the show talking about next week's boxing. We start with Zuffa Boxing, and the main event is Efe Ajagba vs. Charles Martin.Ryosuke Nishida will return after losing his title to Junto Nakatani. Also on Tuesday, Salita Promotions will hold an event with Joshua Pagan-Bryan Jimenez and a title fight between Caroline Veyre-Delfine Persoon.

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El campeón mundial de boxeo Xander Zayas visita Trendzone tras hacer historia como campeón unificado WBO–WBA. Habla de disciplina, orgullo boricua, lo que significa representar a Latinoamérica y el impacto cultural de Bad Bunny en el Super Bowl. Una charla honesta sobre deporte, identidad y llegar a la cima.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:News and NotesErrol Spence Jr. seen in the gym with Erron Peterson.The latest on Boots Ennis. Prince Patel joins the showShakur Stevenson: O'Shaquie Foster continues to put pressure on Stevenson.Gervonta Davis reportedly back in the gym. Lester Martinez's team petitioning WBC for Mbilli rematch or interim title shotBakhram Murtazaliev's team petitions IBF for immediate rematch with Josh KellyTwo fights rumored for the Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman undercard: Elijah Garcia vs. Kevin Newman, Yoenlis Hernandez vs. Jahi Tucker.EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw BreakdownEzRaw Report Card & EzRaw BreakdownDubois set to take on Terri Harper in the main event of the MVP on Sky Sports all women's card. Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa Joshua Pagan vs. Bryan Jimenez, Caroline Veyre (pronounced veer) vs. Delfine PersoonEzra's Raw Hard CashMike's EZ moneyMatt's Best Bet.Quick HitsChristian Medina successfully defended his WBO Bantamweight Championship over Adrian Curiel.WBA and WBO unified Flyweight Champion Rene Santiago set to take on Masataka Taniguchi on April 3 in Toyko.Mark Magsayo moves up to 135.Michael Conlan to face Kevin Walsh confirmed for MF Pro event in Belfast on March 20.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

We're back to go over two separate world title main events in both Mexico and England, plus, LOTS of fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterPreviewsMatchroom/BXSTARS card Friday night on DAZN in Guadalajara, MexicoChristian Medina vs. Adrian Curiel, for Medina's WBO bantamweight title. Should be a highly competitve world title fight.Queensberry card Saturday on DAZN in Liverpool, EnglandNick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa, for Ball's WBA featherweight title. This fight has the makings of an entertaining, brawling battle. NewsWBC strips Shakur Stevenson of lightweight belt in an apparent sanctioning fee dispute like with Crawford. We HAVE TAKES! Baltimore judge in Gervonta Davis hit and run case issues warrant for his arrest due violating probation terms related the domestic violence case in Miami Gardens, Florida. Will he be doing time again in Baltimore. Bakhram Murtazaliev, who lost the IBF junior middleweight title by majority decision to Josh Kelly last Saturday, has formally asked the IBF to order an immediate rematch. What kind of chance does he have?Lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who became the first current champion to sign with upstart Zuffa Boxing last month and whose first fight with the company was announced for March 8 (Paramount+) at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, will face Brandon Glanton, per source to Dan.Mandatory challenger Liam Paro will have the Australian home advantage when he challenges IBF welterweight titlist Lewis Crocker after his promoter, No Limit Boxing, beat Matchoom Boxing in a purse bid on Tuesday. Dan has the details on how it happened.With Diego Pacheco pulling out of talks with Hamzah Sheeraz for the vacant WBO super middleweight title, Sheeraz will fight Alem Begic (29-0-1, 23 KOs), 38, of Germany, whose record is glittering but whose resume is devoid of a single notable foe. The fight hasn't been announced yet but, per Dan sources, it will take place May 9 in Manchester, England.  NostalgiaFirst-ever HBO “Boxing After Dark” card at the Forum in Inglewood, California, where Marco Antonio Barrera TKO12 Kennedy McKinney in a spectacular war – Feb. 3, 1996 – 30 years ago on Tuesday. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back to go over two separate world title main events in both Mexico and England, plus, LOTS of fight news, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterPreviewsMatchroom/BXSTARS card Friday night on DAZN in Guadalajara, MexicoChristian Medina vs. Adrian Curiel, for Medina's WBO bantamweight title. Should be a highly competitve world title fight.Queensberry card Saturday on DAZN in Liverpool, EnglandNick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa, for Ball's WBA featherweight title. This fight has the makings of an entertaining, brawling battle. NewsWBC strips Shakur Stevenson of lightweight belt in an apparent sanctioning fee dispute like with Crawford. We HAVE TAKES! Baltimore judge in Gervonta Davis hit and run case issues warrant for his arrest due violating probation terms related the domestic violence case in Miami Gardens, Florida. Will he be doing time again in Baltimore. Bakhram Murtazaliev, who lost the IBF junior middleweight title by majority decision to Josh Kelly last Saturday, has formally asked the IBF to order an immediate rematch. What kind of chance does he have?Lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who became the first current champion to sign with upstart Zuffa Boxing last month and whose first fight with the company was announced for March 8 (Paramount+) at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, will face Brandon Glanton, per source to Dan.Mandatory challenger Liam Paro will have the Australian home advantage when he challenges IBF welterweight titlist Lewis Crocker after his promoter, No Limit Boxing, beat Matchoom Boxing in a purse bid on Tuesday. Dan has the details on how it happened.With Diego Pacheco pulling out of talks with Hamzah Sheeraz for the vacant WBO super middleweight title, Sheeraz will fight Alem Begic (29-0-1, 23 KOs), 38, of Germany, whose record is glittering but whose resume is devoid of a single notable foe. The fight hasn't been announced yet but, per Dan sources, it will take place May 9 in Manchester, England.  NostalgiaFirst-ever HBO “Boxing After Dark” card at the Forum in Inglewood, California, where Marco Antonio Barrera TKO12 Kennedy McKinney in a spectacular war – Feb. 3, 1996 – 30 years ago on Tuesday. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Welcome back to the Ringside Reporter Podcast, your home for boxing news, results, and analysis! This week we break down a massive weekend of fights, highlighted by Shakur Stevenson's win over Teofimo Lopez for the WBO junior welterweight title. We recap all the action, the controversies, and what these results mean for the future of each division.

It was an action packed weekend of big time main event fights in the USA and the U.K. and we're ready to go over it all and have some fight news on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J..Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes on the fights and implications for the winners.First, they go over the Ring 6 DAZN PPV card on Saturday night in New York ]Shakur Stevenson dominates over 12 Teofimo Lopez and wins lineal/WBO 140 lb. title. A tremendous boxing exhibition and what's next for Shakur?Also, Keyshawn Davis TKO12 Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. A bounceback night that the talented Davis needed.Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington KO9 Carlos Castro and wins vacant WBC featherweight crown. Big night for Shu Shu.Plus,Jarrell Miller "loses his lid" in a W10 over Kingsley Ibeh in a heavyweight fight.Austin “Ammo” Williams defeats Wendy Toussaint by decision.Kevin Castillo W8  over Saudi prospect Ziyad Almayouf junior welterweights.Then, the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto RicoXander Zayas W12 split decision over Abass Baraou and unifies WBO/WBA 154 lb. tiles. Huge night for Zayas and what's next?Also, Matchroom Boxing main event on DAZN on Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandJosh Kelly W12 in an upset over Bakhram Murtazaliev, and wins the IBF 154  lb. What a moment for the Brit and what's next? Is it the name Jaron Ennis?Finally, some newsDeontay Wilder-Derek Chisora is official for April 4th at The 02 in London  BWAA and Ring magazine 2025 awards announced and we discussNonito Donaire to fight on in WBA bantamweight eliminator on a big show in Japan March 15th. Why is he continuing?Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was an action packed weekend of big time main event fights in the USA and the U.K. and we're ready to go over it all and have some fight news on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J..Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes on the fights and implications for the winners.First, they go over the Ring 6 DAZN PPV card on Saturday night in New York ]Shakur Stevenson dominates over 12 Teofimo Lopez and wins lineal/WBO 140 lb. title. A tremendous boxing exhibition and what's next for Shakur?Also, Keyshawn Davis TKO12 Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, junior welterweights. A bounceback night that the talented Davis needed.Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington KO9 Carlos Castro and wins vacant WBC featherweight crown. Big night for Shu Shu.Plus,Jarrell Miller "loses his lid" in a W10 over Kingsley Ibeh in a heavyweight fight.Austin “Ammo” Williams defeats Wendy Toussaint by decision.Kevin Castillo W8  over Saudi prospect Ziyad Almayouf junior welterweights.Then, the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan, Puerto RicoXander Zayas W12 split decision over Abass Baraou and unifies WBO/WBA 154 lb. tiles. Huge night for Zayas and what's next?Also, Matchroom Boxing main event on DAZN on Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandJosh Kelly W12 in an upset over Bakhram Murtazaliev, and wins the IBF 154  lb. What a moment for the Brit and what's next? Is it the name Jaron Ennis?Finally, some newsDeontay Wilder-Derek Chisora is official for April 4th at The 02 in London  BWAA and Ring magazine 2025 awards announced and we discussNonito Donaire to fight on in WBA bantamweight eliminator on a big show in Japan March 15th. Why is he continuing?Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

What a win for Shakur Stevenson over Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO and Ring Super Lightweight Titles in New York. The newly crowned four division World Champ was quick to call out Conor Benn who exchanges verbal jabs with Stevenson live on air. We also hear from Teo in defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Second hour of First Take: Josh Allen reunites with Joe Brady as the Bills promote their MVP-winning OC to head coach, while the Ravens hire Jesse Minter and look ahead to his partnership with Lamar Jackson. Who is under more pressure to make it to the Super Bowl? In the NBA, the Timberwolves knock off the Thunder behind a strong night from Anthony Edwards, and Teofimo Lopez Jr. defends his WBO title against Shakur Stevenson in a high-stakes showdown at Madison Square Garden. All this and more from Stephen A, RC, Windy, and Monica McNutt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a LOADED weekend of action as multiple world title main events are happening in NYC, Puerto Rico and Newcastle, England. And, we're ready for it all, including some fight news, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over it all.First, a Preview of the Ring magazine DAZN PPV card Saturday in New York CityTeofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson, for Lopez's lineal/WBO junior welterweight title. Shakur moves up against arguably his toughest challenge yet in Lopez. The guys give their thoughts. Plus, a loaded undercard:Keyshawn Davis returns from disgrace to meet Jamaine Ortiz in a10 round  junior welterweight bout.Carlos Adames vs. Austin “Ammo” Williams, for Adames' WBC middleweight title.Local favoririte Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, for the vacant WBC featherweight title and Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Plus, Ziyad Almayouf vs. Kevin Castillo, 8 rounds, junior welterweights Next, it's a preview of the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan on TR Classics FAST channelXander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou, 12 rounds, WBO/WBA junior middleweight unification. A HUGE homecoming fight for the young Zayas, but is Baraou going to be tough? And, rising Rohan Polanco vs. Christian Gomez, 10 rounds, welterweights Then, a preview of the Matchroom Boxing DAZN card Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandBakhram Murtazaliev finally returns after 16 months vs. Josh Kelly, 12 rounds, for Murtazaliev's IBF junior middleweight title. And, a Preview of the Zuffa Boxing Paramount+ card Sunday in Las VegasJose Valenzeula vs. Diego Torres, 10 rounds, lightweightsSerhii Bohachuk vs. Radzhab Butaev, 10 rounds, middleweightsOleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic, 10 rounds, light heavyweights  NEWSTyson Fury's ring return is official: He will fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in the headliner of a Ring magazine card on April 11, live on Netflix, at a UK site to be announced. We have more.Gervonta Davis was arrested in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Wednesday, two weeks after a warrant was issued on battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident with a former girlfriend on Oct. 27. Is his career over?The undercard Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia announced by Turki Alashikh:IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins defends against Oscar Duarte, WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell against mandatory Andy Hiraoka, Junior welterweight Frank Martin against Nahir Albright and super middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev against Sena Agbeko.  The WBC announced on Tuesday that Christian Mbilli has been elevated from the organization's interim super middleweight titleholder to the full world titlist. Who is he fighting next?And, Warriors Boxing Top Rank both Told big Dan they have reached an agreement for the IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez purse bid canceled. Fight is likely to be on March 28 in Las Vegas on the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman PPV.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

This is a LOADED weekend of action as multiple world title main events are happening in NYC, Puerto Rico and Newcastle, England. And, we're ready for it all, including some fight news, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over it all.First, a Preview of the Ring magazine DAZN PPV card Saturday in New York CityTeofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson, for Lopez's lineal/WBO junior welterweight title. Shakur moves up against arguably his toughest challenge yet in Lopez. The guys give their thoughts. Plus, a loaded undercard:Keyshawn Davis returns from disgrace to meet Jamaine Ortiz in a10 round  junior welterweight bout.Carlos Adames vs. Austin “Ammo” Williams, for Adames' WBC middleweight title.Local favoririte Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, for the vacant WBC featherweight title and Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Plus, Ziyad Almayouf vs. Kevin Castillo, 8 rounds, junior welterweights Next, it's a preview of the Top Rank card Saturday in San Juan on TR Classics FAST channelXander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou, 12 rounds, WBO/WBA junior middleweight unification. A HUGE homecoming fight for the young Zayas, but is Baraou going to be tough? And, rising Rohan Polanco vs. Christian Gomez, 10 rounds, welterweights Then, a preview of the Matchroom Boxing DAZN card Saturday in Newcastle, EnglandBakhram Murtazaliev finally returns after 16 months vs. Josh Kelly, 12 rounds, for Murtazaliev's IBF junior middleweight title. And, a Preview of the Zuffa Boxing Paramount+ card Sunday in Las VegasJose Valenzeula vs. Diego Torres, 10 rounds, lightweightsSerhii Bohachuk vs. Radzhab Butaev, 10 rounds, middleweightsOleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic, 10 rounds, light heavyweights  NEWSTyson Fury's ring return is official: He will fight Arslanbek Makhmudov in the headliner of a Ring magazine card on April 11, live on Netflix, at a UK site to be announced. We have more.Gervonta Davis was arrested in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Wednesday, two weeks after a warrant was issued on battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident with a former girlfriend on Oct. 27. Is his career over?The undercard Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia announced by Turki Alashikh:IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins defends against Oscar Duarte, WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell against mandatory Andy Hiraoka, Junior welterweight Frank Martin against Nahir Albright and super middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev against Sena Agbeko.  The WBC announced on Tuesday that Christian Mbilli has been elevated from the organization's interim super middleweight titleholder to the full world titlist. Who is he fighting next?And, Warriors Boxing Top Rank both Told big Dan they have reached an agreement for the IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez purse bid canceled. Fight is likely to be on March 28 in Las Vegas on the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman PPV.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Satruday night in NYC at Madison Square Garden it's the return of WBO junior welterweight champ Teofimo Lopez, as he takes on unbeaten WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson in a Ring/Turki Alashikh PPV main event.But, before fight night, you can hear Teofimo with our insider Dan Rafael on why he took this fight with the fellow American star Stevenson. The New York (Lopez) vs. New Jersey (Stevenson) angle and much more on the possible future for Lopez, if he wins.It's never dull with Teofimo on the show and he's direct with his thoughts on it all.It's all part of our coverage on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Coming up Satruday night in NYC at Madison Square Garden it's the return of WBO junior welterweight champ Teofimo Lopez, as he takes on unbeaten WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson in a Ring/Turki Alashikh PPV main event.But, before fight night, you can hear Teofimo with our insider Dan Rafael on why he took this fight with the fellow American star Stevenson. The New York (Lopez) vs. New Jersey (Stevenson) angle and much more on the possible future for Lopez, if he wins.It's never dull with Teofimo on the show and he's direct with his thoughts on it all.It's all part of our coverage on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In this episode, Lukie is joined by his dear friend Stacks, Anthony Saldaña, a podcast host and contributor to Supreme Boxing. We start with our thoughts on Zuffa Boxing. Lukie praises Julian Rodriguez, Omar Trinidad, Robert Meriwether, and Troy Nash Jr, while they talk about the good and bad of the first event. This is followed by a conversation around Raymond Muratalla defeating Andy Cruz to retain his IBF lightweight title. How big was the win, and what kind of statement did Muratalla make? We briefly touch on the undercard, Khalil Coe missed weight and won a sleepy and debatable decision over Jesse Hart. Also, 2024 U.S. Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones had a good showing. Then, this week...We have two big cards.Shakur Stevenson will face the WBO junior welterweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez. What are the stories at play for this fight, and is the snowstorm going to be a hidden story of this fight card? Other notable fights on this pay-per-view are: the junior welterweight debut of Keyshawn Davis against Jamaine Ortiz, WBC middleweight champ Carlos Adames versus Austin "Ammo" Williams and Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller facing Kingsley Ibeh. On Top Rank Classics FAST channels, WBO junior middleweight Xander Zayas will face the WBA titleholder Abass Baraou in a unification bout in Puerto Rico. How will Zayas look in his homecoming bout in Puerto Rico? Is Baraou underrated or overrated after his Yoenis Tellez win? Undercard notables are the 154lbs debut of  Giovani Santillan and welterweight Rohan Polanco. Zuffa Boxing will return on Sunday. The card will feature Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela versus Diego Torres, Serhii Bohachuk vs Radzhab Butaev, and a light heavyweight contender bout between Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic. 0:00 Intro meet Zack1:00 Zuffa Boxing14:30 Jai Opetaia 18:08 Raymond Muratalla 26:20 Undercard35:00 Shakur-Teofimo41:00 undercard49:50 Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou55:00 Zuffa Boxing 02

A major week of boxing and this podcast will give you a brief preview. A meaningful match as WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez puts his title on the line against Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson is looking to become a four-division champion. Also, WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas will face Abass Baraou in a competitive bout, and the return of IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev will face Josh Kelly. What a week. More info go to http://lukieboxing.substack.com

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

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

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

St Pierce's Day weekend is coming. It's going to be a big night of boxing at the 3Arena on March 14, headlined by the world title fight between Anthony Cacace and WBA champ, Jazza Dickens. The chief support bout sees Pierce O'Leary fighting in Dublin at long last. The local boxer takes on Portsmouth's Mark Chamberlain for the IBO world title at light-welterweight. Big Bang has previously held the European title and is one of the leading lights in a red-hot division, where UK rival Dalton Smith recently became WBC champion with a sensational knockout of Subriel Matias in New York. Other belt holders in the division include Teofimo Lopez, who holds the WBO strap, and Richardson Hitchins, who's the IBF kingpin right now. Ireland's also got talent in there, with Sean McComb clearly a match for anyone given his recent performances, and he's been heavily linked with a showdown with O'Leary which could possibly go down later this year. Gary Cully, who boxes on the Dublin card, is also hoping to join the mix after moving up a weight class. But first, while the headliner is a mouthwatering contest, for many this is the O'Leary show. Promised a homecoming for several years now, he's linked up with Brian Peters, who brought big-time boxing back to Dublin in the 2000s with Bernard Dunne and did it again in recent years with Katie Taylor. Now O'Leary is the man to take the mantle. His performances in recent years have absolutely warranted it, his popularity is undeniable, and now it's here. Today he'll tell us why he's ready to deal with all the pressure that comes with it, why he and his team get annoyed with being typecast as simply a banger, and why he'll finish out his camp back in his hometown. We also hear from Chamberlain. The 27-year-old from Portsmouth, with 17 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw, is by some distance O'Leary's biggest obstacle yet. He tells us why he feels all the pressure is on his opponent, how he's dealt with his own experiences of pressure after being anointed as Saudi powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh's favourite fighter, and how he came to boxing as a way of dealing with potential bullies as a kid. Last week we heard from a young Dublin heavyweight who'll be making his professional debut on the show, in Adam Olaniyan. Today it's the turn of rising light-middleweight Bobbi Flood, who'll also be joining the paid ranks on March 14 after signing with Queensbury Promotions. Flood's name is well known within Irish boxing circles and he's ready to announce his name to the world, going in with the aim of becoming world champion inside five years. He's been sparring with pros since his mid-teens and, after a spell working as a mechanic, realised he had to go all-in to pursue his dream. This is The Rocky Road to Dublin, Part 2. (Podcast Photo Credit: Andrew Heeney Media) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

Pedro Fernandez pulls no punches bringing listeners the latest in boxing and MMA.

In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with British boxing champion Denzel Bentley for a raw and honest conversation about life, choices, and the thin line between two very different futures.Denzel speaks openly about growing up surrounded by influences that could easily have led him down a path into crime, and how boxing became the thing that pulled him away from it. Without the sport, he's clear that his life could have looked very different.He reflects on friends he grew up with who didn't find that same outlet, some now serving prison sentences, others who never made it out at all. The conversation doesn't shy away from the reality of knife and gun violence, and the lasting impact it has had on the people and communities around him.We also talk about his journey in boxing, becoming a three-time British champion and winning the WBO world title, as well as what it's been like being promoted by renowned promoter Frank Warren and operating at the highest level of the sport.This is a no-nonsense discussion about discipline, survival, and how one decision can change the course of a life.Let us know what you think in the comments. Did boxing save Denzel from the wrong path, or was it always in him to rise above it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a brand new year in 2026 and for the first time, our guys are back to recap the weekend action in Puerto Rico and have some fight nrews too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to give their takes.First a recap of the Saturday MVP DAZN bouts in San Juan, Puerto RicoFeatherweight Amanda Serrano W10 Reina Tellez, retains WBO/WBA women's title. What's next for one of the women's all time greats? Plus, lightweight Stephanie Han scores tech dec after 7 rounds over Holly Holm and retains WBA women's title. Could she be a Serrano opponent? And, flyweight Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez surprises with a 12 round win over Yankiel Rivera and wins vacant WBA interim title.Also, a recap of the December 31st Shisei Promotions main event in TokyoKazuto Ioka, who was making his bantamweight debut, put himself in position to win a world title in a fifth weight division when he knocked out Maikel Ordosgoitti in the fourth round of a WBA title eliminator. Dan loves him some Japanese boxing and has more!NewsAnthony Joshua injured in a car accident in Nigeria on Monday that killed two of his close friends and members of his training team, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Joshua released from the hospital on Wednesday. Boxing is a distant priority, but does this mean Joshua might not be in the ring for a longer amount of time?Related- To zero surprise, Tyson Fury posted on Instagram that he is coming out of the retirement. ABSOLUTE SHOCKER!  Dand and TJ discuss.Next, Matchroom announced it has signed WBO bantamweight titlist Christian Medina and that he will make his first defense at home in Guadalajara on Feb. 6 (DAZN) vs. countryman Adrian Curiel, 26, a former IBF junior flyweight titlist.  Due to illness, welterweight contender Paddy Donovan has withdrawn from an IBF final eliminator against former junior welterweight titlist Liam Paro scheduled for Jan. 16. No Limit said Paro would remain on the card if a suitable replacement can be found. The winner would have become the mandatory challenger for IBF titlist Lewis Crocker.  Jake Paul is dropped from new WBA cruiserweight rankings.... that he should have never been ranked in. We have more. Also, Terence Crawford officially vacated the WBA super middleweight title, the last one, and WBA has elevated interim titlist Armando Resendiz.  In the IBF it invited No. 1 contender Osleys Iglesias and former champion Canelo Alvarez to fight for the vacant title. Canelo not taking it as he is still sidelined after elbow surgery. Next up to accept the position will be Jamie Mungia. Stay tuned.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 brand new year in 2026 and for the first time, our guys are back to recap the weekend action in Puerto Rico and have some fight nrews too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to give their takes.First a recap of the Saturday MVP DAZN bouts in San Juan, Puerto RicoFeatherweight Amanda Serrano W10 Reina Tellez, retains WBO/WBA women's title. What's next for one of the women's all time greats? Plus, lightweight Stephanie Han scores tech dec after 7 rounds over Holly Holm and retains WBA women's title. Could she be a Serrano opponent? And, flyweight Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez surprises with a 12 round win over Yankiel Rivera and wins vacant WBA interim title.Also, a recap of the December 31st Shisei Promotions main event in TokyoKazuto Ioka, who was making his bantamweight debut, put himself in position to win a world title in a fifth weight division when he knocked out Maikel Ordosgoitti in the fourth round of a WBA title eliminator. Dan loves him some Japanese boxing and has more!NewsAnthony Joshua injured in a car accident in Nigeria on Monday that killed two of his close friends and members of his training team, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Joshua released from the hospital on Wednesday. Boxing is a distant priority, but does this mean Joshua might not be in the ring for a longer amount of time?Related- To zero surprise, Tyson Fury posted on Instagram that he is coming out of the retirement. ABSOLUTE SHOCKER!  Dand and TJ discuss.Next, Matchroom announced it has signed WBO bantamweight titlist Christian Medina and that he will make his first defense at home in Guadalajara on Feb. 6 (DAZN) vs. countryman Adrian Curiel, 26, a former IBF junior flyweight titlist.  Due to illness, welterweight contender Paddy Donovan has withdrawn from an IBF final eliminator against former junior welterweight titlist Liam Paro scheduled for Jan. 16. No Limit said Paro would remain on the card if a suitable replacement can be found. The winner would have become the mandatory challenger for IBF titlist Lewis Crocker.  Jake Paul is dropped from new WBA cruiserweight rankings.... that he should have never been ranked in. We have more. Also, Terence Crawford officially vacated the WBA super middleweight title, the last one, and WBA has elevated interim titlist Armando Resendiz.  In the IBF it invited No. 1 contender Osleys Iglesias and former champion Canelo Alvarez to fight for the vacant title. Canelo not taking it as he is still sidelined after elbow surgery. Next up to accept the position will be Jamie Mungia. Stay tuned.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

The boxing world is in full chaos and Ringside Reporter breaks it all down. This week we preview the DAZN PPV headlined by pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso in the junior featherweight division, plus Junto Nakatani vs Sebastian Reyes as one of the most intriguing fights on the card. We dive into shocking boxing business news, including reports that Anthony Joshua lost $66 million, while Paul vs Joshua reportedly pulled in 33 million viewers, raising serious questions about where boxing is heading. To make things even wilder, Logan Paul has now publicly challenged Anthony Joshua, blurring the line between sport and spectacle. Also on the show: ·       WBO orders Hamzah Sheeraz vs Diego Pacheco, a fight that could reshape the middleweight division ·       Keyshawn Davis, Carlos Adames, and Bruce Carrington added to the Lopez–Shakur Stevenson card, turning it into one of the deepest events of the year ·       Upcoming fights you need to know about and what's next on the boxing schedule Is boxing becoming more entertainment than sport? Is Inoue still the most must-watch fighter in the world? And what does Joshua's financial hit mean for his future?

We are back off the Christmas holiday with a new show as the Riyadh Season card "Ring V- Night of the Samurai" takes place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. We've got the preview and fight news on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael for the full breakdown.The begin with the Preview of the  Night of the Samurai” card on Saturday (DAZN PPV, 4 a.m. ET) in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNaoya "the Monster" Inoue vs. Alan David Picasso, 12 rounds, for Inoue's undisputed junior featherweight titles. It's the fourth time in the ring this year for Inoue and will he deliver the big KO to puncuate his 2025?In the co-feature, Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, 12 rounds, junior featherweight battle. Is Nakatani next for the Monster? And, also, Willibaldo Garcia vs. Kenshiro Teraji, 12 rounds, for Garcia's IBF junior bantamweight titleThen, some fight newsNetflix announced the numbers for Jake-Joshua event, including “an estimated average minute audience of 33 million” globally from opening to closing bell. That's another huge number, but what about it relative to Canelo-Crawford, much less, Paul-Tyson in 2024 both on Netflix also?Then, In wake of Terence Crawford's retirement and vacating the WBO super middleweight title, the WBO has ordered Diego Pacheco and Hamzah Sheeraz, the leading available contenders, to meet for the vacant title  Also, Crawford has now formally vacated the IBF title, per IBF announcement. WBA vacating at 168 lb. is imminent  Matchroom Boxing has announced the undercard for its January 24 DAZN card in Las Vegas topped by IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla's mandatory defense against Andy Cruz. Co-feature will be the return of former WBA junior middleweight titlist Israil Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar in a 10-round middleweight bout. Dan has more.Per Dan's reporting, IBF featherweight titlist Angelo Leo's second defense against South Africa's Lerato Dlamini on February 21 in the ProBox TV headliner is postponed. Is it injury or scheduling?Also, per Dan's reporting, the overdue fight between WBA junior welterweight titlist Gary Antuanne Russell and mandatory challenger and fellow southpaw Andy Hiraoka is being lined up for the pay-per-view undercard of WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios' defense against Ryan Garcia on Feb. 21 in Las Vegas.We have it all for you headed into the final weekend of the year on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Episode #361: This week, the team reacts to Anthony Joshua breaking Jake Paul's Jaw on Netflix, the potential of Joshua vs. Tyson Fury in 2026, Jake Paul's future plans and his sights on Canelo Alvarez & becoming Boxing's cash star, Preview Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso for the Undisputed Super Bantamweight world titles, Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes, WBO orders Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Diego Pacheco, First quarter fights of 2026, and more. CONNECT WITH US: All Show Links

On this episode of Ringside Reporter, we react to the Netflix boxing takeover, break down the results of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, and expose what this fight actually means now that the dust has settled. Was this a turning point for boxing… or proof the sport has officially abandoned merit for money?  

We've reached the fight weekend and the Friday night Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout in Miami is happening and we're ready to discuss that bout, the undercard and have somee MASSIVE retirement news, too on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with their insight and analysis.They begin with the preview of Friday night's MVP/Netflix cardJake Paul is meeting former unified champ Anthony Joshua, 8 rounds, heavyweights. Is this a "foregone conclusion" that Joshua wipes out the social media/Youtube star turned fighter? The guys have their takes. Also, Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin, 12 rounds, for Baumgardner's WBO/IBF/WBA women's junior lightweight title is the co-feature. And, there is potentially a bigger bout on the horizon for Baumgardner if she gets the expected win.Also MMA stars Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley, 6 rounds, cruiserweightsAnd, highly regarded prospect Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes, 6 rounds, junior lightweights  Then we have the recaps from Wednesday's Teiken Promotions card in TokyoSeiya Tsutsumi decisions Nonito Donaire, and keeps the WBA bantamweight crown. An entertaining bout. Dan has more.Plus, Rene Santiago W12 over Kyosuke Takami and unifies the WBO/WBA 108 lb. titles. Plus, Anthony Olascuaga TKO4 Taku Kuwahara and keeps the WBO flyweight title. Also, in the No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, AustraliaTim Tszyu W10 Anthony Velazquez, 157 lb. catchweight fight. Does Tszyu have a future getting back to major title contention or not? Then, some newsBombshell- Terence Crawford retires on top.... but is it for real and could he be back by the middle of next year?An update that WBO/WBA women's featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will now face Reina Tellez January 3 instead of Erika Cruz due to Cruz's “atypical” drug test result. Dan has the latest. Badou Jack went to the hospital after losing WBC cruiserweight title to Noel Mikaelian last Saturday  night in L.A. due to a broken cheekbone.And, Japanese junior lightweight Hayato Tsutsumi has suffered a fractured orbital bone during training, forcing his fight with WBA titlist James Dickens to be canceled from the “Ring V: Night of the Samurai” card on Dec. 27 (DAZN PPV) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.We cover it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Episode #360: Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring is professional boxer and a former WBO super featherweight world champion. Jamel is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has compiled a professional boxing record of 24-5 with 12 knockouts, including victories over Carl Frampton and Lamont Roach. Jamel is currently signed to BKFC and is scheduled to make his debut on January 17, 2026, on DAZN. Follow Jamel on social media @JamelHerring. CONNECT WITH US: All Show Links