Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

On a special edition of "Fight Freaks Unite" Dan Rafael goes 1 on 1 with former unified lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez. This comes, as Lopez will headline on Saturday night in New York's Madison Square Garden against veteran Sandor Martin in a non-title bout.Lopez (17-1, 13 KOs) made his junior welterweight debut in August with a seventh-round stoppage over Pedro Campa. Now, he'll battle the veteran Martin, who upset for two division world champ Mikey Garcia in August of 2021. Dan goes over the match up with Lopez and what his plans are in the likely event that he wins big Saturday at the Garden, etc.It's part of a "Fight Freaks Unite" conversation and make sure that you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off a weekend that saw WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury return with an expected easy win and Juan Francisco Estrada win his latest super flyweight showdown with "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, we're back with the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com return to give their thoughts and analysis on all the action.That includes Fury's pounding in London of Derek Chisora that went on for at least two rounds longer than it should have. Dan comes out strong about the mismatch and the lack of anyone caring for Chisora taking brain damaging punches round after round as the fight went on.Also, what will be next for Fury, specifically, when he's talking that he will need right elbow surgery. Could this derail an Oleksandr Usyk undisputed title bout for the first half of next year? Dan has more.Then, the guys discuss the bizarre first round of the Daniel Dubois undercard battle with Kevin Lerena. What happened with the initial knockdown that caused to his legs to go goofy and did Dubois actually hurt himself? He obviously recovered after the first round and eventually dropped and stopped Lerena in the third round. Is Dubois really big time material or more overrated? The guys go over it.And, there's the hotly contested third fight between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez Saturday night in AZ. Estrada got his second straight decision win, but not without Chocolatito bringing the heat/rallying in the late rounds. Will there be a fourth fight with these two? Dan and T.J. discuss that and more off the weekend.It's the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A jam packed edition of the show this week with two trilogy world title fights being previewed, plus hear from Teofimo Lopez in a 1 on 1 conversation too. All of this on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, to go over it all.The guys begin with the Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez third battle with Juan Francisco Estrada coming Saturday night in Arizona. The bout is for the vacant WBC 115 lb. title and Estrada's "lineal championship." Dan also spoke on a media call with both fighters and you'll hear that conversation with them on the show.Next, there's discussion on WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury's latest defense coming Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Derek Chisora, a fighter he's already beaten twice. The boys have thoughts on this one and the future for Fury after his likely big win.Also, T.J. has a good conversation with David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" in the U.K. And, David has the latest from there on Fury's defense and also Daniel Dubois' co-feature fight on the Fury card.Finally, you'll hear from Teofimo Lopez one on one with Dan, as he gets set to headline at Madison Square Garden in NYC next Saturday. Teofimo talks his new opponent and future, etc.It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s another episode of TopHeavyweights.com The PodcastIn this episode of TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast, Your Host Sean Rosen is joined by "the Casual Fan" Ryan Price to review last weekend’s action and look forward to this weekend’s Heavyweight Double Header. We discuss Fabio Wardley’s spectacular victory over Nathan Gorman in his biggest test yet. We look at Dillian Whyte’s close-call victory over Jermaine Franklin and examine what the future holds for both. The show also takes a turn to the absurd as we decide what to make of the recently announced bout in Dubai between Mahmoud Charr and Lucas Browne on Dec. 17th. That and more in this edition of TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast.Make sure that you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for more great content like this!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the U.S., host T.J Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return for insight and analysis on the fight cards in California and England. First, the guys discuss the Regis Prograis 11th round stoppage of Jose Zepeda for the WBC vacant junior lightweight title Saturday night in Carson, CA. Prograis was the better man and Dan has his thoughts on why and on the future for Regis at 140 lb./whom might be next for him to fight.Dan also goes over the undercard wins for Heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov and also American Charles Conwell at 154 lb. And, what might the short term futures be for both?Then, we turn to the win by aging British Heavyweight Dillan Whyte who scored a close majority decision over American Jermaine Franklin Saturday night in London. Dan has thoughts on the cards and why Whyte appears to be nearing the end, as he had this much trouble with Franklin.Plus, what's next for Whyte and could it be another fight with Anthony Joshua later in 2023?Finally, there's also brief recapping of John Ryder's let down win by injury stoppage over Zach Parker in the WBO interim 168 lb. title bout Saturday night in a separate London card. Parker suffered a broken hand and retired on his stool after the fourth round. While Ryder will take the win, it didn't help his standing much. Dan has more on that.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" which comes your way off the weekends on the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the Thanksgiving holiday, we're ready for an action packed weekend in California and London, England on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael, who's slightly under the weather, but toughing it.Before the fight previews, the guys discuss the latest news outside the ring, including it looks like unified welterweight champ Errol Spence will be battling former WBA champ Keith Thurman early in 2023. Dan has more on the WBA and the WBC clearing the way for it to happen. Also, Dan has more on the Gervonta Davis January 7th undercard in Washington, D.C. and also Chris Eubank Jr. in England has a new opponent and January after Conor Benn tested positive for a PED to cancel their bout.T.J. and Dan then preview the Jose Zepeda-Regis Prograis WBC junior welterweight title fight in Carson, CA. It's been a long time coming of over three years for both, since their last title shots. Also, English heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte will be back headlining Saturday night against American fighter Jermaine Franklin. Dan has more interest than T.J. in this one. Plus, their a separate card in London that has English super middleweight Zach Parker in action with fellow countryman John Ryder for the interim WBO title (that Canelo Alvarez guy has the main belt) in a 12 rounder.Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this special edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast, our Dan Rafael scored a one on one conversation with Regis Prograis, who will battle Jose Zepeda in Las Vegas this Saturday night for the vacant WBC Jr. welterweight world title.Prograis (27-1, 23 KOs), 33, a southpaw from New Orleans, won the WBA title by sixth-round knockout of Kiryl Relikh during the World Boxing Series tournament in April 2019 but lost it by majority decision to Taylor in his first defense, a unification fight in the October 2019 tournament final.Prograis has wanted another title shot since and been vocal about it, especially when he was initially passed over to fight for the vacant WBC and WBA belts. Since the loss to Taylor, Prograis has won three fights in a row, all by knockout. Most recently, he stopped Tyrone McKenna in the sixth round on March 19 in Dubai.Zepeda (35-2, 27 KOs), 33, a southpaw from La Puente, California, will be getting his third title shot. Besides the disputed loss to Ramirez, he suffered a dislocated left shoulder that caused a second-round stoppage loss to Terry Flanagan for the vacant WBO lightweight title in 2015.Zepeda is riding a five-fight winning streak, including a highlight-reel fifth-round knockout of former titlist Ivan Baranchyk in the unforgettable 2020 fight of the year in which they were each knocked down four times and there were knockdowns in every round. In his most recent fight, Zepeda crushed Josue Vargas in the first round in October.Their bout will stream Saturday night through MarvNation PP, Fite TV and PPV.com.Make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed for great content like this on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode we look at the Undisputed Chaos that is the Heavyweight Division. We look forward to Dillian Whyte’s return bout against undefeated American Jermaine Franklin at the OVO Arena in London. We briefly cover the clash for the Vacant BBBofC British Heavyweight Title between undefeated Fabio Wardley and Nathan Gorman. The public reaction to WBC-Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury's voluntary defence against Derek Chisora is scrutinized, while the main undercard attraction has Daniel Dubois defending his WBA Regular Heavyweight Title against fast-rising South African Heavyweight Kevin Lerena. We also review Zhan Kossobutskiy’s recent TKO victory in Germany and lots more including Jared Anderson, Jerry Forrest and some disappointing news from Canada. Catch it all with Sean on "TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the latest edition of the show, where we are recapping Mexican Jaime Munguia's latest KO of an unknown opponent, Britain's Anthony Yarde also getting a KO and now a date for fighting Artur Beterbiev in January and we have other fight news too. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast! Host T.J. Rives is with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, and they are ready to go over it all. Dan is simply ready for the unbeaten Munguia to fight someone of championship caliber, unlike the last two years of his career.The guys also go over Yarde's win and his chances with the dangerous Beterbiev for three of the light heavyweight world titles coming early next year.Dan has more on the opponent for Gervonta "Tank" Davis and his January return before he's slated to meet Ryan Garcia later in 2023. And, the guys finish with some nostalgia on the anniversary of Sergio Martinez's one punch KO of Paul Williams for middleweight supremacy 12 years ago.It's all part ofSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're ready for another weekend of action in the ring, but there's also news outside of it to cover, too, on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over news outside the ring. There's a positive update on super middleweight Aidos Yerbossynuly who has been in a medically induced coma after his brutal TKO loss to David Morrell in Minnesota two weeks ago? Dan gives the insight on what he's learned.Also, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have confirmed that they will meet in highly anticipated lightweight showdown in the first half of 2023. Dan details what he's learned on how the deal was consumated by the fighters, their camps and by the broadcast partners Showtime and DAZN. Then, Dan has a great conversation one on one with former 140 lb. world champ Regis Prograis of Louisiana who gets a shot to win the WBC jr. welterweight title next weekend against Jose Zepeda. Get more on how he feels, and his goals from the talk with DanNext, the guys get to the most prominent fight of the weekend and that's middleweight WBO top contender Jaime Munguia in action against a little known opponent in the Zanifer Promotions/DAZN main event coming Saturday night. Will this be the easy knockover KO for Munguia that it looks like on paper? More importantly, when is Munguia get better competition in front of how instead of wasting years of his career?It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the weekend, we're back to recap fights and also T.J.'s travels back to the USA from being in Munich, Germany, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their Sunday NFL win over Seattle there. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Our insider Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite substack and BigFightWeekend.com is here to shed knowledge and keep T.J. in line, more so than usual.Dan gives thoughts on the Janibek Alimkhanuly surprising need for a decision over Denzel Bentley in the Top Rank Boxing Las Vegas main event Saturday night. Janibek retains his WBO middleweight world title, but didn't get the impressive KO. He also goes over the rest of the Top Rank Card.Then, the guys discuss the controversial DQ of unbeaten Montana Love in Cleveland in the Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event. Love got DQ'ed for flipping Australia's Stevie Spark out of the ring in the sixth round. Dan gives historical perspective on what the referee could've done differently.Finally, there's discussion on the U.K. fight cards, including Natasha Jonas retaining her women's unified jr. middleweight titles and separate exhibitions for Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather, too.And, we end with some news items of the week including the IBF reportedly ordering unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk to fight top contender Filip Hrgovic and what this means/or not for a possible Tyson Fury undisputed showdown.It's all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure you're following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our latest preview podcast headed towards the weekend with lots of news, a famous heavyweight title anniversary and WBO middleweight champ Janibek Alimkhanuly defending his title Saturday night in Las Vegas.Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, to go over the latest from the WBC Convention in Mexicio City, as they have ordered several mandatory bouts involving prominent fighters like Deontay Wilder, Caleb Plant, Sebastian Fundora and others. Dan has details and his insight on which fights might actually get made.Top Rank Boxing and ESPN+ have the most prominent card of the weekend, as Janibek defends his version of the 160 lb. title against England's Denzel Bentley. Janibek is a heavy favorite to get a big KO, but Bentley may be able to hang in for the middle rounds in this one. In the co-feature bout in Vegas, Seniesa Estrada defends her WBA strawweight women's championship in her Top Rank debut.Dan also has thoughts on Montana Love headlining the DAZN/Matchroom boxing show in his hometown of Cleveland. Plus, there are a couple of exhibitions taking place with Ricky Hatton meeting Marco Antonio Barrera in England and Floyd "Money" Mayweather back in an exhibition fighting content creator superstar Deji in Dubai, UAE.Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We recap the weekend action in the ring and begin with the update on. Aidos Yerbossynuly's condition after a brutal loss for him to David Morrell Saturday night in Minnesota. It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com and to go over what happened to the Kazak fighter Yerbossynuly, as he took a pounding from Morrell especially late.The guys go over the rest of the Showtime/PBC card in Minneapolis, as well.Then, they talk the Matchroom Boxing show from Abu Dhabi, UAE, Saturday night as Dmitry Bivol successfully defended his WBW light heavyweight title with a 12 round decision over "Zurdo" Ramirez. Dan described Bivol's performance, as a "masterpiece." Find out why.Finally, the also recap the wins by Chantelle Cameron defending her women's jr. welterweight championship by decision over Jessica McCaskill. And, Shav Rakhimov's 9th round TKO of Zelfa Barrett to capture the vacant IBF title at 130 lb.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready for another weekend of championship fights, but there's also plenty of news out of the ring, too. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, are back to go over a title fight midweek in Japan, Errol Spence and Terence Crawford both blaming the other for their world welterweight title fight not happening. Dan and T.J. have lots of insight and takes. The guys then turn their attention to the bouts in the United Arab Emirates as WBA light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol of Russia puts his unbeaten record up against top contender, unbeaten "Zurdo" Ramirez of Mexico in 12 round battle. Will Bivol potentially lock up fighter of the year with a win, after defeating Canelo Alvarez in May? Can Zurdo pull the upset in what would be the biggest win of his career? T.J. and Dan also talk the undercard, as well, from Abu Dhabi.Finally, it's a PBC/Showtime super middleweight battle as David Morrell will battle a little known Khazak opponent in the main event. Morrell wants a bigger profile title fight at 168 lb. and does have four straight KOs to his credit. The boys have more on him and his future.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the latest edition of the show ,as Jake Paul has returned victorious in a decision win over UFC legend Anderson Silva, Vasiliy Lomachenko is also back beating a young/tough Jamaine Ortiz. Plus, Ireland's Katie Taylor defended her undisputed lightweight belts in London too! And, we're ready to go over it all on the Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, as the boys have their takes on all the action from Arizona to New York to London and even, in San Diego for lightweight William Zepeda's win there.What did Paul do well? What must be better for him and whom might he fight next? As for Lomachenko, it wasn't a fast start, again, but he came on in his first fight of 2022. Dan has insight on what he saw from Loma and how soon might we see him battle Devin Haney for the undisputed 135 lb. belts?As for Taylor, she's won and now wants to fight in her homeland of Ireland. Will Amanda Serrano be next?And, what's the future in the short term for Zepeda at lightweight after he dominated JoJo Diaz?It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a tremendous fight weekend and we're ready for a full breakdown from Glendale, AZ, to New York City to London and all the way back to San Diego on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with co-host Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.First, the guys talk news of the week including disappointing PPV numbers for the Deontay Wilder one round KO of Robert Helenius. Dan has the latest on the British Boxing Board of Control upholding their ruling not allowing welterweight Conor Benn a license after he tested positive for a PED earlier this month prior to his bout with Chris Eubank, Jr. Will Benn go to British court to try to clear his name? Does he have any chance or is it simply- 'he's caught, the end and suspension is coming?' We will see.Next up, Dan has a quick 1 on 1 conversation with Youtube/social media star Jake Paul who faces his toughest ring test yet on Saturday night in Arizona. That's when he fights former UFC champ Anderson Silva in a scheduled 8 round cruiserweight main event. Will Paul get another KO or will the veteran Silva, who has some boxing experience too, knock him off?After the Q & A, Dan and T.J. talk more about the fight and the future for Paul, etc. The guys also go over the other three prominent fight cards that include: former 2 division world champ, Vasyl Lomachenko, back in the ring for the first time in 2022 with he country under attack from Russia. The Ukrainian star is ready get back in the mix for an undisputed lightweight title shot with American Devin Haney. He first fights contender Jamaine Ortiz Saturday in Top Rank Boxing's headliner in NYC.Dan and T.J. finish up talking Katie Taylor's latest defense of her undisputed women's lightweight titles. She'll fight Karen Carbajal Saturday afternoon U.S. time in the Matchroom Boxing main event in London. And also, former IBF 130 lb. champ "Jo Jo" Diaz headlines the Golden Boy show in San Diego, CA, against unbeaten William Zepeda late Saturday.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure you are following/subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show. Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of Fight Freaks Unite and BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over the weekend.First we quickly discuss the Isaiah Steen slight upset loss at the hands of veteran Sena Agbeko in the ShoBox main event from Atlantic Cicy on Friday night. What's possibly next for Agbeko?Then, thoughts on the Mauricio Lara KO3 of Jose Sanmartin on Saturday night in Mexico City. Lara clearly is established as a top Featherweight contender and looked good in his return to Mexico City. The Boys briefly touch on Thursday’s Golden Boy Fight Night card on DAZN – That had Lightweight prospect Floyd Schofield (12-0, 12 KOs), 20, of Austin, Texas, and his first fight since signing with GB and looked great in a KO1 of Daniel Rosas. Then, we get to some news of the week items:British Heavyweight Dillian Whyte returns vs Jermain Franklin on Nov 26 David Morrell WBA “regular” super middleweight mandatory vs. Aidos Yerbossynuly announced as Nov 5 Showtime headliner in Morrell adopted home town of Minneapolis, MN. Top Rank announces signing of lightweight Emiliano Vargas, the 18-year-old son of former two-time junior middleweight titleholder and U.S. Olympian Fernando Vargas. He is 1-0. Has first fight of deal Nov. 12 (ESPN+) on the undercard of middleweight titlist Janibek Alimkhanuly’s defense against Denzel Bentley at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.Finally, heavyweight Jared Anderson (12-0, 12 Ks) stepping up to face Jerry Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) Dec. 10 (ESPN) at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Teofimo Lopez-Jose Pedraza undercard. The card and fight have not been officially announced yet.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another edition of the preview show, as the most prominent bout is in Mexico but an unbeaten U.S. prospect headlines in Atlantic City, N.J. And, our guys are ready to discuss on the 'Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, return to first discuss the confirmation of Tyson Fury's next WBC heavyweight title defense coming against journeyman Derek Chisora December 3rd. Let's just say that Dan isn't a fan of Chisora being given the slot, when Fury could have fought 2 or 3 other more credible guys.They also talk the now mandated GGG middleweight proposed bout with Esquiva Falcao of Brazil for the IBF/WBA titles. Will this one happen and how soon?Finally, the guys turn their attention to taking a look at the action on tap for this weekend. Friday night in Atlantic City it's unbeaten super middleweight Isaiah Steen in action on "ShoBox" against a veteran originally from Ghana.Then, Saturday night welterweight top contender in the WBA, Mauricio Lara fights a non-title main event with Jose Sanmartin,in Mexico City on DAZN streaming. Is Lara going to get a title shot next?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sureSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode we review Deontay Wilder’s stunning first round knockout over Robert Helenius this past Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. We also look at the some of the Heavyweight action on the undercard. We look at potential upcoming fights that are close to signing and review the Top 10 in terms of what’s going or not going on.TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast - Wilder-Helenius Review plus more Heavyweight Talk.This Heavyweight Boxing Podcast covers the latest including: Review of Wilder vs. Helenius, Sanchez vs. Negron, Ahio vs. Opelu, Hovhannisyan vs. Coffie and more!Hear it all with Sean on "TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was an action packed weekend in fights from New York to London to Australia and we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, are back aboard to go over a big Deontay Wilder KO in the first round in the PBC main event in Brooklyn. Dan was there at ringside and describes what he saw from the KO and Wilder's prospective opponents in the future. Plus, Dan has thoughts on a sloppy Caleb Plant-Anthony Dirrell co-feature that ended with a huge punch knockout from Plant.Next, the boys discuss Devin Haney dominating George Kambosos for a second time in just over 4 months. This was a 12 round impressive performance to retain his undisputed lightweight championship. Dan gives analysis and what's possibly up next for Haney?Finally, it's the women's double header of title fights in London to go over. First, Alycia Baumgardner pulled out a close decision win in the unified 130 lb. battle with Mikaela Mayer. Baumgardner now has lots of options of what to do next and what about Mayer suffering her first loss. Then, in the main event, there was plenty of trash talking but the fight lived up to it as Claressa Sheilds won a hard fought 10 round decision over British rival Savannah Marshall. These two traded haymakers and Shields got the better of it in the end for the win to become undisputed as middleweight champion, yet again.Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a jammed packed edition of the preview show with a big time heavyweight battle in NY, an undisputed lightweight title bout in Australia and a women's double header of title fights in England.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael insider for BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over it all.The guys go over some news of the week, including the announcement that Naoya "The Monster" Inoue of Japan will defend his unified bantamweight titles in December in an undisputed bout in his home country against English WBO titleholder Paul Butler. Dan has perspective and insight on the Monster's bid for undisputed.Then, it's time to talk Deontay Wilder's return, as the former WBC champ is back on PPV battling fellow contender Robert Helenius in a 12 round battle in Brooklyn, NY. Get the guys takes on what they believe will likely happen and what awaits the winner, potentially? Next up, it's the rematch between American Devin Haney and Australian George Kambosos is up for Sunday afternoon in Australia and Saturday night in the USA. Will this bout be a replay of the first fight that Haney won easily by decision? The boys talk it up.Finally, it's a women's championship doubleheader, as American Claressa Shields battles Brit Savannah Marshall for the four middleweight titles in England Saturday night there. There is bad blood between those two and also in the co-feature bout. That' between American two belt jr lightweight champ Mikaela Mayer and American Alycia Baumgardner who has the WBO title. They should be action packed fights that could go either way in both.Get all the info and analysis on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Heavyweight Boxing Podcast covers the latest including: Preview of Wilder vs. Helenius coming up on PPV. Plus, the Fury-Chisora negotiations and the business of Heavyweight Boxing.Deontay Wilder faces off against the dangerous Robert Helenius at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, USA with some interesting undercard action. Sean Rosen from TopHeavyweights.com is joined by The Casual Fan Ryan Price to preview the fight and look at what’s also moving in the Heavyweight Division. They also discuss Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Michael Polite Coffie, Frank Sanchez, Carlos Negron, Kevin Lerena, Otto Wallin and more. Hear it all on "TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed for more great content like this!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A conversation with a former super middleweight Champion, plus a recap of Sebastian Fundora's main event win Saturday night in Southern California for Premier Boxing Champions are part of our brand new "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host TJ Rives and Dan Rafael of Bigfightweekend.com and the Fight Freaks Unite Substack are back to first go over what we saw in Carson, California.That's where WBC interim junior middleweight champ Sebastian "the Towering Infern"o Fundora scored a 12 round decision win over veteran Carlos Ocampo to keep his trajectory on a possible world title shot heading up. Dan gives his Insight on what he saw from Fundora and also, has comments on whether veteran referee Jack Reiss was maybe too big of a factor towards the end of this fight or not?And the co-feature bout of the evening it was Carlos Adames of the Dominican Republic scoring a surprisingly quick and easy third round technical knockout of Veteran Juan Montiel. Adames jumped all over Montiel trapping him in a corner and causing the referee to jump between them after he landed several big right hands and left hooks. What's next for Adames possibly in the middleweight division? Dan has some thoughts Then, it's conversation time with the former iIBF super middleweight champion Caleb "Sweet Hands" Plant. Plant gets set to fight Anthony "Dog" Dirrell later this weekend on the undercard of the Deontay Wilder Robert Helenius pay-per-view at the Blackley Center in Brooklyn, New York.Dan and Caleb go over his layoff since the Alvarez loss, the birth of his new baby, the changing of his trainer and more. The veteran Dirrell will be a formidable challenge, although he is "long in the tooth" he has plenty of experience and could give Plant some problems coming up. it's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure that you're following / subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google podcasts!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another preview podcast up in advance of a WBC interim 154 lb. title bout to headline for Showtime Boxing in CA and we're ready for that and all the week's news on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend and his Fight Freaks Unite Substack return to go over things and set the stage for Sebastian Fundora vs. Carlos Ocampo in a scheduled 12 rounder.First, there's a ton to go over on the cancellation of the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn bout that had been set for London Saturday night. This after Benn tested positive for a women's fertility drug that is a PED for men. Dan has insight on the whole situation and cuts right through the spin and half-truths that are out there on Benn's status.Also, Dan explains the latest with the Featherweight division and what it means for champ Rey Vargas and contender Mauricio Lara that their bouts have fallen through for this Fall?Finally, it's time to talk Fundora and Ocampo and what might happen with the 6'7 brawling Jr. Middleweight in this matchup that headlines for Premier Boxing Champions.Get it all on the Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show, the guys are back going over a light weekend, but also with a big time special guest, as former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder joins the show. Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of Fight Freaks Unite and Big Fight Weekend, first go over the KO by former two division world champ Luis Nery Saturday night in Tijuana, Mexico. Nery is also looking towards a possible battle with unified 122 lb. champ Stephen Fulton and they go over it.Next, Dan goes one on one with the "Bronze Bomber" as he returns after a year away on October 15th bout with contender Robert Helenius in Brooklyn, NY. Wilder talks about contemplating retirement after his two loses to Tyson Fury and about taking a tough fight in his return bout.Finally, the boys go over the confirmation of the December bout between "Chocolatito" Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada now set for the Phoenix area.Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show, we're ready to talk news of the week, hear from the undisputed lightweight champion of the world and preview the one significant bout of the weekend, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com are back to discuss whether the proposed WBC heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will actually progress towards happening? Dan has the latest and there's some excellent background on what the obstacles may really be?Next, hear from the #1 lightweight in the world, as Dan talks to WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO lightweight title holder Devin Haney. Haney is headed to Australia for his rematch with George Kambosos, whom he dominated in a 12 round decision later this year. What does Haney think about having to be there again to defend his titles? Also, what are the bigger bouts that are looming for him at 135 lb., if he likely wins in a couple of weeks?Finally, Dan has more on why the Demetrius Andrade-Zach Parker 168 lb. bout isn't happening and the boys have some quick insight on the Mexico main event for Saturday night that has former two division world champ Luis Nery fighting a late replacement David Carmona in a 10 round 122 lb. showdown.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This edition of the "TopHeavyweights.com Podcast" covers the latest including: review of Joyce vs. Parker, Fury-Johsua negotiations and the business of Heavyweight Boxing.The Heavyweight Division has a new star as Joe Joyce scores a convincing 11th round knockout over Top Contender Joseph Parker in Manchester, England on Saturday. Sean from TopHeavyweights.com is joined by "The Casual Fan" Ryan Price to review the fight and look at what’s on the horizon for both fighters. They also discuss the crumbling negotiations between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua and the potential for a potential laughable defence against Mahmoud Charr in December. We also look at the Heavyweight Division and what we can expect (or not expect) over the next while. Hear it all as part of "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing to the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a solid weekend of fights from Newark, New Jersey to Manchester, England and we're ready to discuss it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite on Substack.com and Big Fight Weekend to talk Shakur Stevenson winning his Top Rank main event and heavyweight Joe Joyce scoring a late KO over Joseph Parker to become the WBO Interim titleholder. First there's news to go over involving unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk and how many times does he want to fight still before retiring? Also what's up with Gennady Golovkin and whether he'll fight veteran WBA mandatory challenger Erislandy Lara or not? Dan also has an update on the pending charges/possible trial for multi-division champ Gervonta Davis for a hit and run accident in November of 2020. Is Davis lookin at jail time for the alleged incident?Then, the boys are talking Shakur Stevenson fighting in his hometown, Newark, NJ, against Brazilian Robson Conceicao. Stevenson was dominant in 12 round decision and will now look fight at lightweight. Dan gives his thoughts on all. Dan also has two fighters on the undercard that stood out to him.Finally, the discussion turns to Joe Joyce's KO win in the Queensberry Promotions main event over Parker. That's an important win for Joyce and what's Dan's insight on him having a legitimate shot to possibly win a portion of the heavyweight crown. The guys also talk women's featherweight champ Amanda Serrano winning easily by decision on the undercard and whether Eddie Hearn's lawsuit for defamation will cloud a possible Serrano matchup with Katie Taylor, too?Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap," as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure you're following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our latest edition of the podcast in the preview mode, as we have controversy in Newark, NJ and a heavyweight showdown in Manchester, England. Both, as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over some news and then get to the fights.First, the guys discuss how Shakur Stevenson has already been stripped of his two 130 lb. world titles for missing weight on Thursday afternoon. This was to have been a huge homecoming fight for the Jersey native Stevenson, but now he's humiliated by being overweight. Dan goes over it all, including what it means for Brazil's Robson Conceicao fighting him.Next, some very informative and combative comments from Dan on his reporting on the disappointing Canelo-GGG III pay per view numbers in the U.S./North America. Dan rebuts Matchroom's Eddie Hearn and DAZN trying to spin the numbers to include worldwide audience, that in some cases didn't have to buy the PPV to see the fight. Finally, the guys discuss the Stevenson-Conceicao card and also the Joe Joyce battle with the Joseph Parker for the WBO Interim Heavwyweight title from Manchester, England. Will Joyce get another key win to remain unbeaten and assure a potential matchup with Oleksandr Usyk next year? Or does the veteran Park pull the upset?Also on this card women's world featherweight champ Amanda Serrano from New York has traveled to the U.K. to defend her titles and aim for an undisputed lightweight showdown rematch with Ireland's Katie Taylor.Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast - Joyce-Parker Preview, Fury-Joshua talk and More!This Heavyweight Boxing Podcast covers the latest including: Joyce-Parker, Makhmudov-Takam, Fury-Johsua, Usyk-Wilder and more!The Heavyweight Division rolls on with a monster clash in the UK as the vacant WBO Interim Heavyweight Title is on the as Joe Joyce faces of against former WBO Champion Joseph Parker. Sean from TopHeavyweights.com is joined by The Casual Fan Ryan Price to preview the fight and review the last weekend’s bout between Arslanbek Makhmudov and Carlos Takam in Montreal for the NABA and NABF titles. They also discuss the back and forth negotiations between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua for a potential Mega Bout on December 3rd in Wales and the potential for Oleksandr Usyk to take a voluntary defence against Deontay Wilder should he prevail over Robert Helenius next month. Hear it all with Sean and guests on "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the massive PPV win for undisputed Super Middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez over rival Gennadiy Golovkin, we're back with another edition of "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are here to go over it all. Dan was ringside at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas with his insight of Alvarez's victory. It wasn't a great fight but Canelo was good enough. Also, Alvarez admitted post-fight he has injured left hand and what affect did that have on him not getting a possible stoppage as the fight went on? Dan also has thoughts on the futures of GGG and Canelo in the next few months.We also go over the undercard that saw Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez defend his Super Flyweight title, but have a hard time with Israel Gonzalez in getting a decision victory. Dan also analyzes Ali Ahkmedov win, and Diego Pacheco and Marc Castro also victorious.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite" recap and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's arguably the biggest fight remaining in 2022 and it's been over three years in waiting, but finally Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin will meet for the third time and we're ready to go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast!Host T.J. Rives and our insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, who's live from Las Vegas for the trilogy bout, are ready to go over it all.Dan spent time Wednesday afternoon with both Canelo and GGG in an exclusive media event and has insight on how they looked, sounded and were getting ready for their undisputed super middleweight battle on Saturday night!The first two bouts were close decisions resulting in a draw and then, a Canelo rematch win four years ago. Now, at age 40, Golovkin wants one final shot to beat arguably the top non-heavyweight in boxing the last decade.Dan gives his thoughts on GGG's chances and T.J. weighs in with an official prediction, too.Dan also previews the undercard including young, superstar WBC super flyweight champ Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez defending his title in the co-feature bout Saturday night!Get everything that you need to know in the preview mode, as the drama builds for this weekend for Canelo-GGG 3 on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a special edition for our podcast feed, we talk with Todd Grisham, play by play commentator for DAZN streaming's Saturday night call of the Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin fight in Las Vegas.Host T.J. Rives and Todd go over the third fight in this series with the first two having gone the distance with disputes by GGG's camp and fans that he won both fights. Yet, Canelo got a draw and then a narrow decision win in the 2018 rematch.Will this third bout be different for Golovkin? Will GGG's 40 year old body finally catch up to him in a battle with arguably the top non-heavyweight in the world? Todd has thoughts on all of this.Plus, what is it like for Grisham to call fights of this magnitude and what does he think the arena in Vegas will be like just before the big battle Saturday night?It's all part of a special conversation with Todd Grisham who's on the DAZN call with the Latin Snake, Sergio Mora and Chris Mannix Saturday. And, it's part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest recap off the weekend, we look back on the "ShoBox" Friday night main event in Atlantic City and look ahead to the big week buildup of the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovikin trilogy fight upcoming in Las Vegas. And, it's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite and BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.First, they discuss the 10 round victory by Joseph Adorno in the Showtime "Shobox" main event over Hugo Roldan, previously unbeaten 140 lb. fighter from Argentina. Dan gives thoughts on Adorno's performance and the rest of the prospect card.Then, the attention turns to Canelo-GGG and Dan has two interviews that Dan did with Golovkin's trainer and former fighter Derrick James. And, then through his interpreter, Dan speaks with GGG himself in advance of fight week with Canelo. It's all. part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a weekend that was supposed to have a women's doubleheader of championship fights in England, but that's now in doubt due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Nonetheless, we are ready to get you news and preview what may or may not happen on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with our insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeeknd.com to try to decipher if the Claressa Shields-Savannah Marshall and Mikaela Mayer-Alycia Baumgardner bouts will take place? And, what are the options for delaying or postponing?The guys start with discussing how much validity there is to the newly proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua WBC heavyweight title bout for late November or early December. What's Dan's insight and take on this one?Also, we do know that the Showtime Boxing "ShoBox" prospect series is also back for Friday night in Atlantic City, NJ. The main event has veteran Joseph Adorno taking on unbeaten Hugo Alberto Roldan in the main event. Dan gives you more on what's taking place there.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show devoted specifically to the Heavyweights and their battles, host T.J. Rives and Sean of TopHeavyweights.com return to go over the decision win by Andy Ruiz over Luis "King Kong" Ortiz last Sunday night in L.A.What are Sean's thoughts on whether Ruiz should have finished Ortiz, when he had him down and hurt early? How much do we credit the Cuban for his performance after the early problems to last the distance? Also, T.J. debates whether we have now seed enough of Ruiz to know who/what he is as a contender and would Deontay Wilder potentially detonate him in a later matchup?The guys are also nostalgic about "The Manassa Mauler" Jack Dempsey and the plane crash death of the great Rocky Marciano that had a recent sad anniversary. Finally, there's good discussion on whether we're really close to a Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua all-English showdown for the WBC heavyweight crown? Or are Fury and his management playing leverage games to get a better deal and coax Oleksandr Usyk to fight him next?It's all part of "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed to get more shows like this on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the Labor Day Weekend holiday in the U.S., we're back taking a look at fights and results on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is with our insider Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over the Premier Boxing Champions/Fox Sports PPV Sunday night in L.A.Heavyweight Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz got a 12 round decision win over Luis "King Kong" Ortiz in large part (pun intended) on his three knockdowns of Ortiz from earlier in the fight. Still, "King Kong" showed toughness and battled back to land some good left hands and make it close. Dan has thoughts on it all and briefly, what does a potential Andy Ruiz vs. Deontay Wilder matchup look like for next year?Dan also goes over the lightweight contender Issac Cruz of Mexico bombing his little known opponent in just two rounds in the co-feature. And, what's potentially next for Cruz late this year, etc.? Also, former multi-division world champ Abner Mares returned from a four year layoff to battle to a draw on the undercard. The guys discuss whether Mares, who's got a successful analyst job with Showtime Sports, should fight on or not?Finally, Dan recaps the win of former 115 lb. world champ (still lineal title holder) Juan Francisco Estrada Saturday night in Mexico. Estrada had problems with Argi Cortes before getting a decision win in the DAZN main event. And, will we get a trilogy bout with Estrada and "Chocolatito" Gonzalez before the year is up?Dan also has a tip on a tremendous undercard fight from the Mexico show to go back and watch online!Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a new month and another preview ready to go as former unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz battles contender Luis "King Kong" Ortiz Sunday night in L.A. And, we're ready to preview it with the rest of the card and fight news and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, to go over some news of the week. This includes WBA Light Heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol battling top contender Zurdo Ramirez and Dan spoke with both earlier this week. Dan also has thoughts on purse bids, including who exactly is MarvNation Promotions? Then, you'll hear from women's unified world middleweight champ Claressa Shields, who's ready to fight Savannah Marshall in England on Saturday night. September 10th Marshall does hold an amateur win over Shields, but Shields has won many more titles against better competition, too.Finally, T.J. and Dan preview the Ruiz-Ortiz bout and it's undercard featuring Issac Cruz and Abner Mares in separate fights. And, there's also Juan Francisco Estrada fighting in a super flyweight main event bout Saturday night in Mexico, as well.We have it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a special mid week edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite" podcast, our insider Dan Rafael got an opportunity to ask questions and answers of WBA world light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol and top challenger Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez Wednesday afternoon.The fighters were made available by Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions at the kickoff press conference for their November bout in Dubai, UAE. What does the Russian Bivol think about whether Canelo Alvarez will rematch him in what would be a very lucrative financial bout? Also, is Bivol unhappy that the WBA ordered him to fight Zurdo or be stripped? Dan also talks to the fellow unbeaten, Mexican contender Ramirez about the match up and whether he thinks Bivol never wanted this fight?The interviews are all part of this "Fight Freaks Unite" podcast and make sure you are following/subscribing on the Big Fight Weekend feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a solid night of fights in Tulsa, OK with some early Heavyweight knockouts and then a main event that didn't end up with a winner. And, we're ready to discuss it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with BigFightWeekend.com insider Dan Rafael are back to break it all down from the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show Saturday night.First, the guys cover some news on the potential upcoming Naoya "the Monster" Inoue of Japan's undisputed title battle with England's Paul Butler. Dan has more on when it's likely to happen and that it will be at the Monster's homeland.Plus, are we also closer to a date and place for the potential undisputed heavyweight title bout with Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury? The Ukrainian Usyk is fresh off his second straight win over another Englishman Anthony Joshua and Dan and T.J. go over when Usyk and Fury may be happening early next year. Finally, the guys are talking the Jose Pedraza-Richard Commey Jr. Welterweight main event in Oklahoma that ended in a competitive 10 round draw. Was it correct? Will they fight again? And, T.J. and Dan discuss Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson and his quick work KO in just two rounds that improved him to 12-0, 12 KOs. Also, American Silver Medalist from the Olympics Richard Torrez and NIgerian contender Efe Ajagba also made quick KO work of their opponents, as well. Will either of them be an eventual opponent for "Real Big Baby?"Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new edition of the show, as the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN card in Tulsa features a pair of former world champs facing off between Jose Pedraza faces off Richard Commey in a Jr. Welterweight 10 round main event. And, we're ready to discuss it and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with the latest news involving WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and whether he wants to fight unified title holder Oleksandr Usyk next or not? The guys also talk about Josh Taylor vacating another 140 lb. world title, Daniel Dubois finally getting paid by Don King for his June title fight and why the WBA's rules and policies are out the window with their allowing Leo Santa Cruz to not fight mandatory challenger Leigh Wood, but instead a unified bout with WBC champ Rey Vargas. Dan explains/vents on it all.You'll also hear from rising heavyweight Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson who's on Saturday's undercard in Tulsa. He talks with Dan one on one. And, Dan also got another interview with Jr. Welterweight contender Arnold Barboza about whether he get a fight with Teofimo Lopez soon or not?T.J. and Dan conclude with fight analysis and more on Pedraza and Commey, as both guys badly need a win here in this one.It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure you're following, subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the Oleksandr Usyk unified heavyweight title decision win, again, over Anthony Joshua last Saturday night, we're back with another edition of "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Sean from TopHeavyweights.com to go over Usyk's great boxing performance scoring a spit-decision win over the Brit Joshua. Sean has thoughts on how he did it, again and what Joshua didn't change in his favor in this rematch. Also, what's next for both, including the WBA/IBF/WBO champ Usyk vying for a matchup with WBC champ, Tyson Fury? And, how soon will we see Joshua try to pick up the pieces of his third loss in five fights and get back in the ring?The guys also discuss the upcoming Top Rank Boxing/ESPN card coming Saturday night in Tulsa, OK. That card has Ohio Heavyweight prospect Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson in action in the co-feature fight. Will the big punching southpaw deliver another KO? Also, fellow heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba is also on the undercard in a separate fight. Sean has thoughts on both and might we see them matchup in 2023, etc.?There's also discussion of the upcoming September 4th Andy Ruiz/Luis "King Kong" Ortiz matchup in Los Angeles and what awaits the victor in that bout, as well.Get all the insight and analysis from T.J. and Sean on "TopHeavweights.com the Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off a huge weekend of fights, including the unified heavyweight title bout in Saudi Arabia, it's time to go over it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael insider of BigFightWeekend.com with more on Oleksandr Usyk's impressive win in his rematch over Anthony Joshua. How did Usyk use his skill, jab, and hard left hand to keep keep Joshua at bay long enough for a split decision win? What about Joshua's odd behavior on the PA system after the bout? And what about a pending Usyk-Tyson Fury Undisputed bout?Dan also has thoughts on the rest of the Matchoom/Saudi Arabia card including the wins by heavyweight Filip Hrgovic and now, light heavyweight Callum Smith.Then, the guys discuss the KO win by Emanuel Navarrete in his WBO featherweight title defense in San Diego. Navarrete was clearly having struggles in the first five rounds of the fight before the one punch KO. Also, what's his future at 126 lb. vs. moving up, again, to a higher weight?Dan also recaps the rest of the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show, too.Then, they close the show talking Sergey Lipinets win over Omar Figueroa by TKO in the PBC/Showtime main event. Lipinets scored at will on Figueroa for the victory and likely retired him in Hollywood, Florida. Dan has thoughts on that and recaps the rest of the card, too.Hear it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotfy, Google, etc. !!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's one of the top anticipated fights of 2022 as unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk defends his three titles against former champ Anthony Joshua Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. And, we're here to go over it all, hear from Joshua himself and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, to discuss the rematch and what will or won't be different from Usyk's upset decision win in September 2021 that has put Joshua's career in peril, at least for now? Dan also spoke with the Brit Joshua earlier this week and you'll hear that portion of the Q & A.Next, there's a jr. welterweight main event on Showtime in Florida featuring former world champ Omar Figueroa now taking on veteran Sergey Lipiinets in a scheduled 12 rounder. Lipinets was called to the main event after being scheduled on the undercard, because former world champ Adrien Broner withdraw from the bout citing mental health reasons. Dan spoke at length with Figueroa and you'll hear the discussion on the show.Finally, the guys circle back to the Usyk-Joshua bout for more analysis and predictions. T.J. and Dan also go over the undercard featuring Croatian heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic taking on mammoth Chinese heavyweight Zhelei Zhang. They also discuss the Figueroa-Lipinets card and have comments on the undercard, as well. Plus, WBO featherweight champ Emanuel Navarrete is back defending his title Saturday night in the ESPN Top Rank show in San Diego, CA, against veteran Eduardo Baez.Get all the insight and analysis on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goolge, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's one of the most anticipated heavyweight title fights of the past few years, as unbeaten Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk rematches England's Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia Saturday night. And. we're ready to discuss and break it down on the "TopHeavyweights.com Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with Sean of Top Heavyweights and the guys are joined right at the jump by David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" from the U.K. David has been covering the sport for over 20 years and has great perspective, especially on Joshua.Will it be different this time, especially with new trainer Robert Garcia in Joshua's corner? Will Usyk do the same or more damaging things from a movement and jab standpoint in this rematch? David, Sean and T.J. go over it.Then, T.J. and Sean discuss some other heavyweights results and news about upcoming fights. That includes Ali Eren Demirezen's upset of Adam Kownacki last month in Brooklyn, NY. And what about the upcoming showdown with England's Joe Joyce taking on Joseph Parker in a September matchup that could result in a possible 2023 title shot for the winner?Finally, T.J. and Sean give their final thoughts on Usyk-Joshua and what they believe likely happens Saturday night?It's all part of the "TopHeavyweights.com Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new edition of the show, as former unified lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez returned to the ring in Las Vegas and scored a KO over a veteran in Pedro Campa. That and some news of the weekend are part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to discuss the Lopez return/victory along with junior middleweight prospect Xander Zayas. Zayas stayed unbeaten with a KO in his co-feature fight on the Top Rank Boxing undercard.Dan has more insight on the canceled lightweight bout with former champs Tevin Farmer and Mickey Bey deciding to not fight just a couple of hours before their scheduled Friday night main event in Arizona due to problems with guaranteeing their purses for their non-title bout.Then, we have the latest on the broadcast agreement in the USA for the upcoming unified heavyweight title rematch fight between champ Oleksandr Usyk and former champ Anthony Joshua this Saturday. Turns out the bout won't be a PPV in the USA, as it will be televised Saturday afternoon. Dan closes with other news on the WBA stripping 115 lb. champ Juan Francisco Estrada and ordering light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol to fight top contender Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez next.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the latest edition of the show, as former unified lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez is back in the ring Saturday night in Las Vegas and we're ready to discuss and preview his bout on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview' podcast! Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com talk the hard punching Lopez getting back in a non-title fight with veteran Pedro Campa. And, Dan went more in depth with a one on one interview Lopez that you'll hear in full. Lopez talks his loss last November to George Kambosos and how he's coped with that. Plus, hear why Teofimo believes he's better suited to move up and stay at 140 lb., as well. The guys also go over the other interesting parts of the ESPN Top Rank Boxing card to Las Vegas including unbeaten junior middleweight Xander Zayas in action.Then, Dan goes over what he's learned about the potential blockbuster undisputed welterweight title bout between unbeaten unified champ Errol Spence and WBO title holder Terence Crawford. This includes where and when the bout looks like it will happen.And, finally, there's discussion on whether WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury will actually fight Derek Chisora next or was he just joking around?Hear it all on the latest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming up Friday on our preview show, our Dan Rafael spoke with former three belt world title holder at lightweight Teofimo Lopez at length at his upcoming return to the ring Saturday night in Vegas.Lopez, who lost to George Kamobosos by narrow 12 round decision last November, is candidate about what went wrong and what his thoughts are about trying to get his 135 lb. titles or maybe, moving up to jr. welterweight instead?This portion of the interview has Lopez discussing the repeated delaying of the Kambosos fight from last Summer into November and how it affected him/his training/weight cut, etc.The full conversation will be on our upcoming Big Fight Weekend Preview out this Friday morning on this feed. Make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show, unbeaten welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz returned in Texas and got his latest KO. Plus, Irish featherweight contender Michael Conlan also got back in the ring after his first loss and got a decision victory. And, we're ready to discuss it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back with their thoughts on the Texas and Ireland bouts.First, they discuss for the final time the cancelled Jake Paul-Hasim Rahman Jr. PPV. This as Rahman tried to portray Friday afternoon that he could have close to a compromised weight for their bout that was to have headlined at MSG in New York. Then, he and Dan traded some social media barbs Sunday about it all. Clearly, Paul and his management are moving on for another bout later this year.Dan also has some insight on some fighter news from the weekend involving Jake Catterall and Nonito Donaire.Finally, the guys break down Ortiz's TKO of England's Michael McKinson in the Golden Boy Promotions main event. Also, they both called the Blair Cobbs upset win over former world champ Maurice Hooker on the same Texas card. Dan has insight on what's up with Hooker and whether he'll fight on after another loss?And, the guys talk Conlan's convincing win and why opponent Miguel Marriaga showed little in the 10 round loss.It's all part of "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast on the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. And mare sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new month and a brand new preview edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast as Virgil Ortiz returns to the ring in Fort Worth, Texas and Michael Conlan of Ireland does the same. Host TJ Rives and Dan Rafael insider of BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over it all starting first with some news. That includes, the sensational story that Dan broke that legendary, long time promoter Don King has allegedly failed to pay British heavyweight Daniel Dubois for his "WBA regular title" KO win over American Trevor Bryan back in June. Dan found out first that Dubois has sued King in Broward County, Florida Court because he says King is withholding his purse from the fight. This adds to a long list of fighters that have claimed for almost 40 years that King continues to pull shenanigans with their money for their fights. Next ,the guys discuss Regis Prograis being substituted for Jose Ramirez for the vacant WBA 140 lb. title fight coming later this year with Jose Zepeda. The former WBA Junior Welterweight champion Prograis is looking to get a belt back and have a shot at Scotland's Josh Taylor who owns two of the other junior welterweight titles and defeated Prograis in October of 2019. Then, the guys begin the previews with the Ortiz fight headlining the Golden Boy Promotions show in Texas, as he takes on England's Michael McKinson. Ortiz who's been on a long medical layoff due to a blood disorder will be back looking for a 19th consecutive win by KO to start his career. Can McKinson stand up to Ortiz's power? TJ and Dan discuss. And finally, they go over Conlan's return after having been brutally knocked out by England's Leigh Wood earlier this year. That stopped Conlan's meteoric rise towards a featherweight World title, as he had been 20 - 0. Now he's in with veteran Colombian Miguel Marriaga in a scheduled 10 rounder trying to reestablish himself. Will Conlan get the win or could Marriaga pose a real threat? Hear it all is part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure you're following / subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy