Podcasts about Welterweight

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Welterweight has produced some of the most complete and celebrated fighters in boxing history, but who is the best of the best?Chairman Ade Oladipo is joined by comedian and boxing podcaster Travis Jay, alongside trainer and online sensation Frank Gilfeather, who reveals how he once trained with one of the greatest fighters ever to enter a ring.Across four categories, the board considers the finest 147lb operators from every era. Can anyone displace Sugar Ray Robinson at the top of the division? Was Sugar Ray Leonard the most adaptable fighter boxing has ever seen? And how do modern greats Floyd Mayweather, Terence Crawford, Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley compare with the legends who came before them?Expect expert insight, passionate disagreement, some surprising omissions and the remarkable story of a boxing icon's visit to Paisley in the 1960s. Can the board agree on the greatest welterweight of them all?

It was a quick night for Ryan Garcia and we're ready to recap his emphatic TKO of Conor Benn, go over the drama with promoter Oscar De La Hoya not being at the fight, we have a middleweight titleholder on the show and fight news on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all with their takes.They begin with the recap of Saturday night's Zuffa Boxing's Paramount+ card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Garcia's emphatic stoppage of Benn, retained his WBC title. It was a huge moment for Garcia and there a big questions about Benn after a devastating quick defeat. And, we go over what's next for both.Then, there was the Oscar drama of was he or was he not invited to be at the event? Get the scoop from Dan.Also, Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia TKO9 Noel Mikaelian, retains his lineal/Zuffa cruiserweight crown. A big night for the unbeaten Australian and now is David Benavidez next?On the rest of the undercardHeavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter KO1 Raphael AkpejioriLightweight Andres Cortes W10 Mark MagsayoWelterweight Alexis Rocha W10 Jose Ramirez, 147Then, a quick recap Friday night's ProBoxTV card in Oceanside, Calif. Abass Baraou W10 Giovani Santillan, wins vacant WBO Inter-Continental 154 fightLuis Alberto Lopez KO3 Daniel Lugo, 130 lb. fightThen, it's interim WBC middleweight champ Jesus Ramos one on one with Dan. He fights mandatory Meiirim Nursultanov on Sept. 19 on the PBC/DAZN card headlined by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo in San Diego. And, the middleweight division is pretty wide open at the moment. And, finally, some news...More on the proposed new site and date for Joshua-Fury!!! Additional possible dates are being discussed for December at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, WalesWe hearing more speculation about the prospect of Terence Crawford ending retirement. Dana White said he would “for the right fight.” Is this going to be a "Boots" Ennis bout? Canelo rematch?And, two-time heavyweight title challenger George Chuvalo died on Saturday, which was his 89th birrhday. Dan remembers a Canadian contender that seemingly fought everyone in the 1960s and 70s.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was a quick night for Ryan Garcia and we're ready to recap his emphatic TKO of Conor Benn, go over the drama with promoter Oscar De La Hoya not being at the fight, we have a middleweight titleholder on the show and fight news on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all with their takes.They begin with the recap of Saturday night's Zuffa Boxing's Paramount+ card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Garcia's emphatic stoppage of Benn, retained his WBC title. It was a huge moment for Garcia and there a big questions about Benn after a devastating quick defeat. And, we go over what's next for both.Then, there was the Oscar drama of was he or was he not invited to be at the event? Get the scoop from Dan.Also, Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia TKO9 Noel Mikaelian, retains his lineal/Zuffa cruiserweight crown. A big night for the unbeaten Australian and now is David Benavidez next?On the rest of the undercardHeavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter KO1 Raphael AkpejioriLightweight Andres Cortes W10 Mark MagsayoWelterweight Alexis Rocha W10 Jose Ramirez, 147Then, a quick recap Friday night's ProBoxTV card in Oceanside, Calif. Abass Baraou W10 Giovani Santillan, wins vacant WBO Inter-Continental 154 fightLuis Alberto Lopez KO3 Daniel Lugo, 130 lb. fightThen, it's interim WBC middleweight champ Jesus Ramos one on one with Dan. He fights mandatory Meiirim Nursultanov on Sept. 19 on the PBC/DAZN card headlined by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo in San Diego. And, the middleweight division is pretty wide open at the moment. And, finally, some news...More on the proposed new site and date for Joshua-Fury!!! Additional possible dates are being discussed for December at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, WalesWe hearing more speculation about the prospect of Terence Crawford ending retirement. Dana White said he would “for the right fight.” Is this going to be a "Boots" Ennis bout? Canelo rematch?And, two-time heavyweight title challenger George Chuvalo died on Saturday, which was his 89th birrhday. Dan remembers a Canadian contender that seemingly fought everyone in the 1960s and 70s.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

CSWR Episode 326-“Iron” Will Rentz has our coverage from #DWCS #GarciaBenn , full #UFCNoche recap, Dotn, main card picks for #UFC331 listener Q&A session plus 8-2 Welterweight competing next month on #DWCS Will Rentz goes a 10rds with Rhino! Art by @JAYMMAYT

DC IS BACK with a brand new episode of The Daniel Cormier Show, as boxing sensation Conor Benn joins Daniel ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT at Welterweight against another boxing superstar in Ryan Garcia. Benn speaks on Garcia not showing up to their scheduled faceoff and tells DC he has sources that say Garcia is struggling with the weight. Cormier talks to Benn about his difficult upbringing, working with his father and hall-of-fame boxer Nigel Benn, and what it's taken to get him to this point where he's fighting for a championship. And don't miss DC and Ben talk about his heated Chris Eubank rivalry, and why despite his hall-of-fame career, his father Nigel did not ever push Conor to take on the sport for himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up Saturday night in Las Vegas, it's the battle for the WBC world welterweight title, as Ryan Garcia defends against Conor Benn. However, before the one of the biggest bouts of 2026 gets into the ring, flamboyant UFC president and head of Zuffa Boxing, Dana White joins our insider Dan Rafael for a one on one conversation.This conversation is actually a recorded audio interview that Dan did mid-week prior to the #GarciaBenn showdown. In their discussion, White talks about the magnitude for Zuffa and benefactor Turki Alashikh putting this bout on in Las Vegas. Also, their belief that Benn can become a superstar starting Saturday night that will catapult their promotion and interest. This is especially if the son of hall of famer Nigel Benn can capture the coveted "WBC green belt" and become an even more marketable star in the U,.K., as well.They also discuss White's contentious relationship with Garcia's promoter and hall of fame fighter Oscar De La Hoya, whom he regularly insults publicly and and on social media. Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" feed and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

Coming up Saturday night in Las Vegas, it's the battle for the WBC world welterweight title, as Ryan Garcia defends against Conor Benn. However, before the one of the biggest bouts of 2026 gets into the ring, flamboyant UFC president and head of Zuffa Boxing, Dana White joins our insider Dan Rafael for a one on one conversation.This conversation is actually a recorded audio interview that Dan did mid-week prior to the #GarciaBenn showdown. In their discussion, White talks about the magnitude for Zuffa and benefactor Turki Alashikh putting this bout on in Las Vegas. Also, their belief that Benn can become a superstar starting Saturday night that will catapult their promotion and interest. This is especially if the son of hall of famer Nigel Benn can capture the coveted "WBC green belt" and become an even more marketable star in the U,.K., as well.They also discuss White's contentious relationship with Garcia's promoter and hall of fame fighter Oscar De La Hoya, whom he regularly insults publicly and and on social media. Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" feed and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights   Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights   Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

GLORY 109 just shook up the Welterweight division! Here's who I want to see in the GLORY Welterweight Grand Prix kickboxing tournament at #COLLISION10 this December. The fighters delivered great performances trying to prove their worth to get picked.Do you agree with my picks?Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:44 - Why I changed my opinion on Proving Grounds2:53 - Artjom Livadari or Fikri Sabri?3:46 - Nikola Todorovic or Vedat Hoduk?4:33 - Mohammed Hamdi or Valentin Knau?5:28 - STOP COUNTING AFTER 4 KNOCKDOWNS 6:13 - Anwar Ouled-Chaib or Christian Baya?7:40 - Antonio Krajinovic or Michael Samperi?8:26 - Dmitry Menshikov or Diaguely Camara?9:39 - Jay Overmeer or Don Sno?10:30 - Mohammed Boutasaa or Figi Landman?11:37 - Chico Kwasi or Teodor Hristov?13:48 - My final picks for the Welterweight Grand Prix16:59 - This tournament deserves good promoting18:05 - Tell me your picksIf you enjoyed this; please Subscribe on my YouTube channel. It's much appreciated!

Coming up Saturday night September 12th in Las Vegas, Conor Benn goes for the WBC Welterweight title meeting Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.However, before the Brit takes on Garcia, he talked one on one with our insider Dan Rafael on several subjects.They discussed his two trremendous battles last year with Chris Eubank Jr., with Benn avenging a narrow loss in the "Fight of the Year" in May 2025, by dominating Eubank in thei November rematch. They also discuss what it would mean to win a WBC world title like his hall of fame father, Nigel Benn, And, they also go over the matchup with the massively popular and dangerous punching Garcia in one of the biggest fights of 2026.It's all part of this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Saturday night September 12th in Las Vegas, Conor Benn goes for the WBC Welterweight title meeting Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.However, before the Brit takes on Garcia, he talked one on one with our insider Dan Rafael on several subjects.They discussed his two trremendous battles last year with Chris Eubank Jr., with Benn avenging a narrow loss in the "Fight of the Year" in May 2025, by dominating Eubank in thei November rematch. They also discuss what it would mean to win a WBC world title like his hall of fame father, Nigel Benn, And, they also go over the matchup with the massively popular and dangerous punching Garcia in one of the biggest fights of 2026.It's all part of this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Teofimo Lopez is a champion again; so what does that mean for the welterweight division? We now have three stars holding titles: Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Teofimo Lopez – the lone outlier, Liam Paro, the IBF titleholder, who everyone will call out. Lopez beat Rolando Romero via a low-speed majority decision; that result makes the bout seem more interesting than it was. So what is next? Unification? Mega-fights? Inactivity? Also, Moses Itauama returns against Filip Hrgovic. The fight is on pay-per-view. YAY! A few things. How good is Itauama, and do fans in the U.S. care? It seems like the U.K. is enamoured, but unlike Anthony Joshua, Itauama doesn't seem to have anyone casually talking about his rise. We all assume Itauama will win this fight, but what is the context and story of this fight?We go backward to talk about the PBC undercard:The co-feature could be summed up as “Dakota was right”…or at least for now. Middleweight Yoenli Hernandez had a bucket of water thrown over his meteoric rise. Francisco Veron came in underrated, with many assuming he would be stopped. Instead, the one-speed that Dakota speaks of with Hernandez was on full display. We will discuss thoughts on this. Also, Gary Antonio Russell won a form of the WBA junior featherweight title, and junior welterweight Carlos Utria was lucky to win a split decision against Israel Mercado. MVP held a card on TikTok and YouTube, with Amanda Serrano struggling to win a majority decision over Lucrecia Anabella Manzur. The fight said one thing: hard fights add up, as Serrano looked exhausted from a long career. The rest of the card had some upsets, as a friend of the show, 105 lb. Brook Sibrian upset Lupita Medina to take her undefeated record; women's featherweight “Right Hook Roxy” Iyana Verduzco won a split decision against Miguelina Hernandez; Avious Griffin is on a three-fight knockout streak since his loss to Julian Rodriguez, and “Lady KO” Albina Moldazhanova is someone to watch for. The biggest card of the week is: Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron. Does the winner fight Claressa Shields? Also, Caroline Dubois will put her belts on the line against Amelia Moore; an upset is brewing, and Terri Harper vs. Miranda Reyes is an evenly matched bout that could be fun.Other notables this week: ProBox TV will be behind a $5 paywall on YouTube. Lester Martinez versus Luka Plantic is the main event; Najee Lopez vs. Juan Carrillo is your co-feature, and Ramon Cardenas also returns on the cardTimestamps0:00 Intro0:30 The State of Welterweight3:30 Teofimo vs. Rolly 15:10 Moses Itauma vs. Hrgovic26:10 Yoenli Hernandez and Israel Mercado33:17 Brook Sibrian vs. Lupita Medina37:00 Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur41:30 Jahmal Harvey impresses 44:30 Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron51:08 Caroline Dubois vs Amelia Moore57:40 Itauma vs Hrgovic PPV undercard01:00:00 ProBox TV & Salita Promotions shows

A title win for Tefimo Lopez, a tough night in victory for a women's great and is the Fury-Joshua fight in serious jeopardy over lack of payment to AJ??? We cover it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return to go over it all.They start with Saturday night's PBC/DAZN PPV at T-Mobile in Las VegasTeofimo Lopez W12 by majority decision over Rolando Romero and wins WBA 147 lb. title. What was up with the close cards in a very clear Lopez win. And, what's next for Teo in a loaded weltereweight division?In the co-feature, Yoenli Hernandez W10 in a close call also over Francisco Daniel Veron. Big future for the Cuban Hernandez. We have more.Plus, Gary Antonio Russell decisions Victor Santillan, wins WBA interim 122 lb. position and prospect  Carlos Utria W10 in another messy decision over Israel Mercado at junior welterweight.Then, they talk Friday night's MVP/TikTok card at Pechanga resort in Temecula, Calif.Amanda Serrano W10 maj Lucrecia Manzur, retains WBO/WBA women's 126 lb. The boys disagree with each other on who won this one. And also, lightwieght rising prospect Jahmal Harvey KO2 of Hammet Keb, too.Then, some news,We have the latest on the AJ-Fury saga, as Matchroom's Eddie Hearn went on the offensive about details of the ongoing dispute to alter the fight contract and have it in the USA, reportedly at Madison Square Garden. T.J. raises what the real issue could currently be- Joshua hasn't recevied some or most of his money from last month's Kristian Prenga fight. The probable mega-fight of Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez looking like Feb/March at a stadium in Japan, per reports from Japan. But looks like, as the WBA bantamweight titlist, Bam probably first facing IBF titlist Christian Medina in unification fight later this year, That fight could be on the Canelo-Mbilli card Oct. 31. in Saudi Arabia.Next, the expected news for Xander Zayas, coming off knockout loss to Boots Ennis in June that cost him his unified junior middleweight title, is moving up to middleweight for his next bout.Horrible news, as former WBO bantamweight and IBF junior bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was murdered in an ambush at his home on Friday in his native South Africa. Dan has the latest.With no deal made by the deadline, the WBO announced it will hold a purse bid on August 27 (Thursday) for the fight between unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith. We have more on whether Bivol just vacates the WBO belt or would he fight this fight?Hear it all as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

A title win for Tefimo Lopez, a tough night in victory for a women's great and is the Fury-Joshua fight in serious jeopardy over lack of payment to AJ??? We cover it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return to go over it all.They start with Saturday night's PBC/DAZN PPV at T-Mobile in Las VegasTeofimo Lopez W12 by majority decision over Rolando Romero and wins WBA 147 lb. title. What was up with the close cards in a very clear Lopez win. And, what's next for Teo in a loaded weltereweight division?In the co-feature, Yoenli Hernandez W10 in a close call also over Francisco Daniel Veron. Big future for the Cuban Hernandez. We have more.Plus, Gary Antonio Russell decisions Victor Santillan, wins WBA interim 122 lb. position and prospect  Carlos Utria W10 in another messy decision over Israel Mercado at junior welterweight.Then, they talk Friday night's MVP/TikTok card at Pechanga resort in Temecula, Calif.Amanda Serrano W10 maj Lucrecia Manzur, retains WBO/WBA women's 126 lb. The boys disagree with each other on who won this one. And also, lightwieght rising prospect Jahmal Harvey KO2 of Hammet Keb, too.Then, some news,We have the latest on the AJ-Fury saga, as Matchroom's Eddie Hearn went on the offensive about details of the ongoing dispute to alter the fight contract and have it in the USA, reportedly at Madison Square Garden. T.J. raises what the real issue could currently be- Joshua hasn't recevied some or most of his money from last month's Kristian Prenga fight. The probable mega-fight of Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez looking like Feb/March at a stadium in Japan, per reports from Japan. But looks like, as the WBA bantamweight titlist, Bam probably first facing IBF titlist Christian Medina in unification fight later this year, That fight could be on the Canelo-Mbilli card Oct. 31. in Saudi Arabia.Next, the expected news for Xander Zayas, coming off knockout loss to Boots Ennis in June that cost him his unified junior middleweight title, is moving up to middleweight for his next bout.Horrible news, as former WBO bantamweight and IBF junior bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was murdered in an ambush at his home on Friday in his native South Africa. Dan has the latest.With no deal made by the deadline, the WBO announced it will hold a purse bid on August 27 (Thursday) for the fight between unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith. We have more on whether Bivol just vacates the WBO belt or would he fight this fight?Hear it all as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Teofimo Lopez beating Rolly Romero, Joe Milton shines vs Cardinals and DeShaun Watson calls out Browns fans! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 00:00 - Introduction04:50 - Teofimo Lopez beats Rolly Romero18:49 - Cowboys beat Cardinals29:15 - Bills beat Browns (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy C gives his quick thoughts on the Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero Title fight as well as some action that took place in the Middleweight Division.

Billy C gets us caught up on all the latest news and rumors including updates on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, Boots Ennis' next fight, a look at the middleweight division and more. He will also read and give his thoughts on a few great emails and will breakdown and predict this weekend's World Welterweight Title fight between Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez!

Coming up Saturday night August 22nd in Las Vegas, former two division world champion Teofimo Lopez is already back in the ring and readay to challenge for another world title. This, as he meets WBA welterweight champ Rolly Romero in a DAZN PPV.However, he joins our insider Dan Rafael first in a one on one conversation to discuss his recent career and his chances Saturday night.Lopez, who defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko in arguably the win of his career in 2020, also owns a victory over former undisputed 140 lb. champ Josh Taylor, as well. However, he also has been beaten by George Kambosos and was decisively almost shut out by Shakur Stevenson in their January 31st main event at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Lopez gives honest answers on what went wrong against Shakur, even specifically blaming his father/cornerman for not helping him enough in training or the fight? Plus, Teofimo has a long friendship with Romero, as they have trained and sparred together and what about that angle for this bout?It's all part of this convesation prior to the PPV in Vegas and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Saturday night August 22nd in Las Vegas, former two division world champion Teofimo Lopez is already back in the ring and readay to challenge for another world title. This, as he meets WBA welterweight champ Rolly Romero in a DAZN PPV.However, he joins our insider Dan Rafael first in a one on one conversation to discuss his recent career and his chances Saturday night.Lopez, who defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko in arguably the win of his career in 2020, also owns a victory over former undisputed 140 lb. champ Josh Taylor, as well. However, he also has been beaten by George Kambosos and was decisively almost shut out by Shakur Stevenson in their January 31st main event at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Lopez gives honest answers on what went wrong against Shakur, even specifically blaming his father/cornerman for not helping him enough in training or the fight? Plus, Teofimo has a long friendship with Romero, as they have trained and sparred together and what about that angle for this bout?It's all part of this convesation prior to the PPV in Vegas and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

ISLAM IS BACK!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson is joined by the No. 1 Pound-4-Pound fighter Islam Makhachev ahead of his welterweight title defense vs Ian Garry at UFC 330!Timestamps0:00 Intro1:03 PrizePicks CODE MIGHTYCAST1:59 Welcome ISLAM MAKHACHEV!2:41 Islam vs JDM BREAKDOWN3:54 Fighting at 170 vs 155 lbs5:03 Islam Opened a Padel Center?!5:43 How Islam Spends His Free Time6:43 Islam has a MASSIVE Farm 8:12 Islam has Racing Horses9:45 Islam CAN'T BELIEVE DJ's UFC Pay…10:25 CREATE CODE MIGHTY11:35 Ian Garry vs Islam BREAKDOWN14:03 How Islam Schedules His Fight Camps17:10 How Team Khabib Practices are Scheduled 18:20 Will Islam Compete in RAF?!19:17 How Islam Feels About the Current UFC21:08 How Does Islam Feel About PFL?23:52 CHIME.COM/MIGHTYCAST25:26 Is UFC Fighter Pay Fair for Champs?26:37 Will Usman Nurmagomedov Sign for the UFC?29:01 Chanko is BLOWING UP!30:20 Will Islam's Team Ever Fight Each Other?!32:20 How Many More Fights Does Islam Have Left?33:34 Islam vs Ilia Topuria ALMOST Happened?!34:41 Why Does Islam Only Fight Once a Year?35:46 Welterweight is STACKED37:22 Islam's Reaction to Topuria vs Gaethje43:05 Islam Asks DJ Why He has a Podcast43:47 Islam Invites DJ to Dagestan 46:25 MightyRecap!47:06 Islam vs Garry BREAKDOWN51:42 Usman and Chanko are Future Champs?!52:25 Boys This Card is ROUGH…57:41 Is Islam Close to GOAT Mountain of MMA?59:44 Should We Go to Dagestan Boys?Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)⚡️ Go to https://trycreate.co/MIGHTY and use code MIGHTY at checkout to get 20% offyour first subscription order⚡️ Make the switch to Chime® and get 5% Cash Back: https://chime.com/mightycast Thanks Chime for sponsoring this video!⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTY" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/MIGHTYMOUSE⚡️ Sign up for my manga newsletter: http://Flow-Mushin.com

Flamboyant WBA welterweight champ Rolly Romero is set to return later this month in a PPV main event, but first he stops be for a conversation on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" with insider Dan Rafael.Romero is making his first WBA welterweight title defense vs. his good friend, Teofimo Lopez. on August 22nd on a DAZN/Prime Video PPV from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.He discusses that matchup and the future at 147 lb., especially since, he owns a win over current WBC champ, Ryan Garcia last year.Hear it all as part of our coverage on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Flamboyant WBA welterweight champ Rolly Romero is set to return later this month in a PPV main event, but first he stops be for a conversation on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" with insider Dan Rafael.Romero is making his first WBA welterweight title defense vs. his good friend, Teofimo Lopez. on August 22nd on a DAZN/Prime Video PPV from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.He discusses that matchup and the future at 147 lb., especially since, he owns a win over current WBC champ, Ryan Garcia last year.Hear it all as part of our coverage on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was A "world title" fight in the middleweight division in Ireland, not THE title, but we're ready to go over what happened there and there's fight news and some Roy Jones nostalgia later, too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return to go over it all. First a recap of Saturday's Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin, IrelandAaron McKenna W12 Etinosa Oliha, wins vacant IBF middleweight title. This fight, being kind, lacked a lot, but we go over the win and the ramifications. Plus, a discussion on the "World Middleweight Championship" being portrayed on the broadcast.Also on the card, Callum Walsh W10 Tyler Denny, middleweights. Walsh wins a snoozer and Dan is less than enthused by his future.  Also, Saturday's Boxxer card on DAZN in Leedsa, EnglandCallum Simpson W12 Troy Williamson, rematch, regains British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles NEWSDaniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley rematch penciled in for October 17th Co-op Live in Manchester, England, same site as the first epic battle. It's arguably the 2026 Fight of Year and we discuss the planned seqel.Conor Benn says fight with Ryan Garcia on September 12th will be his last at welterweight and then will look to biggest fights from 154 to 168 lb.Liam Paro seemingly pricing himself out of Devin Haney unification at welterweight, so now, Haney in talks with Jack Catterall for October. Is this to pressure Paro or for real?Former welterweight titlist Kell Brook says he plans to end his retirement to return at middleweight or super middleweight. Been retired since stopping Amir Khan in their long-awaited welterweight fight in February 2022. T.J. believes this is sad and the boys debate.NostalgiaAugust 7, 1997 — 29 years ago on Friday – Roy Jones KO1 Montell Griffin their immediate rematch to regain the WBC light heavyweight title in perhaps the greatest performances of his legendary career. The boys discuss the legend of Roy and T.J. has a "Fish Story" to tell about Jones and a golftournament. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was A "world title" fight in the middleweight division in Ireland, not THE title, but we're ready to go over what happened there and there's fight news and some Roy Jones nostalgia later, too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return to go over it all. First a recap of Saturday's Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin, IrelandAaron McKenna W12 Etinosa Oliha, wins vacant IBF middleweight title. This fight, being kind, lacked a lot, but we go over the win and the ramifications. Plus, a discussion on the "World Middleweight Championship" being portrayed on the broadcast.Also on the card, Callum Walsh W10 Tyler Denny, middleweights. Walsh wins a snoozer and Dan is less than enthused by his future.  Also, Saturday's Boxxer card on DAZN in Leedsa, EnglandCallum Simpson W12 Troy Williamson, rematch, regains British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles NEWSDaniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley rematch penciled in for October 17th Co-op Live in Manchester, England, same site as the first epic battle. It's arguably the 2026 Fight of Year and we discuss the planned seqel.Conor Benn says fight with Ryan Garcia on September 12th will be his last at welterweight and then will look to biggest fights from 154 to 168 lb.Liam Paro seemingly pricing himself out of Devin Haney unification at welterweight, so now, Haney in talks with Jack Catterall for October. Is this to pressure Paro or for real?Former welterweight titlist Kell Brook says he plans to end his retirement to return at middleweight or super middleweight. Been retired since stopping Amir Khan in their long-awaited welterweight fight in February 2022. T.J. believes this is sad and the boys debate.NostalgiaAugust 7, 1997 — 29 years ago on Friday – Roy Jones KO1 Montell Griffin their immediate rematch to regain the WBC light heavyweight title in perhaps the greatest performances of his legendary career. The boys discuss the legend of Roy and T.J. has a "Fish Story" to tell about Jones and a golftournament. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview the Polaris 38 Welterweight GP as well as the Women's Bantamweight title fight. In the news section of the show, we discussed some upcoming matches, including Vagner Rocha Vs Jay Rod, and discuss the recent dropouts from ADCC, speculate on why and discuss some of the people that have been confirmed for the event.In the preview of the Welterweight GP, we discussed the bracketing and some of the common matches between the men in the bracket. We also make our picks for each of the 3 rounds. Plus, discuss the rule set of the event and how it might lead to certain people being favored over others.We also briefly discussed the rematch in the women's Bantamweight division. Recorded 7-6-2026

Subscribe and follow the show for new weekly episodes. Download the Reddit app today! Carlos Prates! Welterweights, waiting games, and more. Enjoy. 00:00 Carlos Prates joins the show 03:44 Recent wins and Australia fight week 06:00 Welterweight title picture: Ian Garry, Islam, Morales and Kamaru 10:00 Does Ian Garry deserve the next title shot? 15:51 Carlos breaks down Ian Garry vs Islam Makhachev 20:14 Carlos says Michael Morales is the fight that makes sense 22:08 How Carlos' life has changed outside the cage 30:57 Weekly catch up! 33:37 Justin Gaethje retirement talk 39:38 Fights to be pumped about Follow the Show on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pound4poundshow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pound4pound A Shadow Lion Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mother's Day weekend; both Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs) and Julian "Hammer Hands" Rodriguez (25-1, 15 KOs) have fights on separate platforms. Here from them just days before their fights. Looking to bet on boxing this upcoming weekend? Head over to BetUS to sign up for all of your betting needs in sports. Click HERE.

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Main Character Jiu Jitsu 9 and all the title fights on the card as well as some of the other compelling matchups on the rest of the cardWe kick off the recap with the Men's Lightweight title we Gianni Grippo vs Reese LaFever, we talked about the outside passing off of outside Ashi against LaFever. As well as the sweep game from the bottom as well as the defensive chops of LaFever in escaping the triangle armbar from the back. Women's Bantamweight match which is a rematch between Amanda Bruse vs Jasmine Rocha.  We discussed their most recent matchup at WNO and how this match essentially looked the same for Amanda if she was able to sustain the pressure and keep diligent with the knee cut. We talked about the transition that Amanda hit for the armbar finish. In the recap of the Men's Middleweight title between Nick Mataya vs Marlon Tajik, we discussed odd ankle lock finish that Marlon was able to hit from the guard. In the Men's Welterweight title recap between Kade Tsitos vs Josh Cisneros, we talked about the leg lock entries from Tsitos and how Cisneros was able to counter and escape and the vintage jumping triangles that Josh used to set up a dominate offence early and win on points in and wrestling and passes in overtime. In the Women's Lightweight title Helena Crevar vs Kennedy Franklin, we discussed the finish triangle from the back shoulder lock.We briefly discussed the Women's Flyweight title with Natasha Druggan vs Jaine Fragoso scoring on MCBJJ 9. We recapped the dominate passing performance from Felipe Costa vs Jon "Thor" Blank, discussing the guard work from Jon coupled against the top pressure and Xande Six Blades Lovato style pressure passing that allowed Costa to take the match on points. We also briefly talked about the style matchups in Austin Oranday vs Max Hanson, and Francisco Lo vs Logan Smith.Recorded 5-4-2026

At this weekend's UFC 328, UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has his first title defense this weekend against former champion Sean Strickland, in what promises to be a cringey fight week but an intriguing fight. We preview the entire card in the first half of this week's show. Then we look back at the results of UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates, as the list of Welterweight contenders continues to grow. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, find @SteveJeffery on Twitter or just email us.

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview Main Character Jiu Jitsu 9 and all the title fights on the card as well as some of the other compelling matchups on the rest of the cardWe kick off the preview, take a look at every single title fight, starting off with the Women's Bantamweight match which is a rematch between Amanda Bruse vs Jasmine Rocha.  We discussed their most recent matchup at WNO and how the late finish from Jasmine sealed her the match. We talked about some of the game plan that Amanda might change and how the match time may play a factor in this rematch.In our preview of the Men's Middleweight Nick Mataya vs Marlon Taji, we discussed next most recent performance against Jacob Boreman at WNO, and Marlons European trials win and recent IBJJF Crown performance against Victor Hugo.In the Men's Welterweight title Kade Tsitos vs Josh Cisneros, we talked about the leg lock and wrestling offense from Kade coupled against the diligent positional work from Josh. In the Women's Lightweight title Helena Crevar vs Kennedy Franklin, we discussed the difficulty in matching up Helena and the strength of her recent performances at the top level.In the Men's Lightweight title we previewed Gianni Grippo vs Reese LaFever, we talked about the recent strength of Grippos performances at West Coast trials, coupled against the hot prospect in LaFever. We discussed the longevity of Gianni game and how he is still competing at the top level for nearly the last 15 years.We briefly discussed the Women's Flyweight title with Natasha Druggan vs Jaine Fragoso.We previewed Felipe Costa vs Jon "Thor" Blank, discussing the guard work from Jon coupled against the top pressure and Xande Six Blades Lovato style pressure passing in a dichotomy match. We also briefly talked about the style matchups in Austin Oranday vs Max Hanson, Francisco Lo vs Logan Smith, and Hunter Colvin vs Pat Shagholi. Recorded 4-27-2026

In this episode of the Boxing Rush Hour Show, undefeated junior welterweight Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO) stops by as we discuss her come-up, sparring #alyciabaumgardner and #katietaylor and more. Looking to bet on boxing this upcoming weekend? Head over to BetUS to sign up for all of your betting needs in sports. Click HERE.

Michael "The Problem" McKinson talks with Billy C during the Talkin Boxing with Billy C show on 04-22-2026.

Billy C breaks down FIVE fights scheduled for this weekend including Tyson Fury's return against Arslanbek Makhmudov, the latest boxing news including updates on Ryan Garcia, Canelo Alvarez, Pacquiao-Mayweather II and much more! This weeks guest in undefeated jr. Welterweight prospect, Jacob "Lefty" Marrero.

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One of top rising fighters in the women's Jr. Welterweight division, Amelia Moore talks about her upcoming title shot with Billy C during the Talkin Boxing with Billy C Show on 03-11-2026.

Billy C gives his post fight Stevenson-Lopez thoughts, plus updates us on the latest boxing news, including Floyd Mayweather claims of being owed over 300 million dollars, fight results from the weekend and breakdowns and predictions on the World Title Fight scheduled for this weekend between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa. This week's scheduled guest is undefeated Welterweight prospect, Victor Reynoso.

Chase "The Archangel" Archangelo joins host Jake Murren on Episode 131 of Forged in Ohio. Chase is a 7-0 amateur mixed martial artist who made his highly-anticipated return in December at Caged Thunder 36. In this episode, Chase talks about overcoming a serious injury in 2025, beating Jackson Dougherty by decision in his return to the cage, what fans can expect from him this year as he looks to turn pro, and more. Chase feels like he has to make up for lost time, and he's easily one of the top three fighters in Ohio to keep an eye on in 2026. Discover more about Chase "The Archangel" Archangelo by listening to Forged in Ohio today!If you're interested in learning more about Chase "The Archangel" Archangelo, don't forget to check out Episode 27 and Episode 62 of Forged in Ohio as well!Check out Chase on social media:Instagram: @carch170Facebook: @chasearchangeloForged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

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Josh Thomson interviews Mike Bohn from MMA Junkie and they talk about general MMA media experience during fight week, Francis Ngannou talk and MMA Junkies experience with him, The White House card, the Welterweight division, where do you put Islam on the GOAT list. Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code ANDSTILL and claim your 10% discount. Follow Josh on X/Instagram @therealpunk

With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today's UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko's flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday's card.They're then joined by Johnny Walker, who hops on the show to talk fatherhood, his recent knockout win in China, and where he fits in the suddenly chaotic light heavyweight picture.After Johnny's interview wraps, Jim and Matt take a deep dive into Makhachev's future at welterweight — debating where Ilia Topuria stands among contenders vying for the first crack at the newest double champion's 170-pound UFC crown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Islam Makhachev is now part of the exclusive “Double Champ” club after moving up to 170lbs and dominating Jack Della Maddalena for the Welterweight title at UFC 322. But did he surpass his mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of the GOAT's? Find out if DC is changing his Mt. Rushmore. Plus, the guys are naming a Welterweight who could beat Islam…or are they? Then, Valentina Shevchenko put on a clinic against Zhang Weili to retain her Flyweight belt, but should she be called the greatest woman to ever step foot inside a UFC octagon? Plus, you do NOT wanna miss what DC & Chael are saying about Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoit St. Denis calling out Max Holloway for the BMF strap and Bo Nickal's insane KO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Alan Jouban talk UFC 322, Welterweight and Josh talks about his time spent with Khabib and Islam over the weekend.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Back-to-back weekends of main event eye pokes and this time Tom Aspinall's teammate was the culprit! Ante Delija is all the talk after he poked Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the eye and then immediately got knocked out after Cortes-Acosta decided to continue! Then, there's a betting scandal in the UFC and DC had a front row seat to witness all the action. Hear what he says really happened when Isaac Dulgarian got submitted in the very first round. And, ESPN's MMA Betting Guy Ian Parker joins the show to break down all the ins and outs of how the betting fallout went down! Plus, who has the greatest potential to be the next American born UFC Champion? “Gable Steveson!” Find out which of the guys is making that statement. Finally, Islam Makhachev is less than two weeks away from fighting for the Welterweight title at UFC 322 and his new use of creatine is making headlines! You do NOT want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy are saying about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe sits down with Michael "Venom" Page, a professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight and Middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.www.ufc.com/athlete/michael-page Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan 50% off your first box at https://www.thefarmersdog.com/rogan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices