Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

Great action in the Brooklyn, NY ring and controversy with weight has cancelled a fight outside of the ring for this week's "Fight freaks Unite Recap Podcast." Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over the Showtime/PBC card in NY, as Danny Garcia returned from well over a year off and won easily over Jose Benavidez. Dan has thoughts on how Garcia looked and what might be next? Plus, the guys discuss the raw emotion of Garcia in tears in the ring over relaying that he had battled mental health issues over the last year +. Next, the rest of the card analysis includes heavyweight Adam Kownacki being beaten decisively again, this time on a 10 round decision by Ali Eren Demirezen. While Demirezen deserves credit for the great tactical fight he fought, the guys wonder if this should be Kownacki's last bout, as he's suffered three straight defeats and taking tons of punishment in all of them?And, Dan has thoughts on the controversial stoppage in the Gary Antuanne Russell Rances Barthalemey fight that started the Showtime broadcast. Did the ref intervene took quick when Barthalemey seemed to be want to continues? And will they fight again due to the premature ending to the one?Finally, T.J. and Dan spend time, at length, going over the now cancelled Jake Paul-Hasim Rahman bout for next weekend. This after Rahman had basically disregarded the weight clauses in the contract to fight Paul and was attempting to come into the fight weekend much heavier. There's even some humor as Dan was "called out" on social media by Rahman, including him using "Daniel" in the Twitter post Saturday night.The boys go over the whole scenario and whether Showtime Boxing should just move on from doing business with Paul's bouts or not?It's all part of "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for more great shows/content.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, former two-division world champ at jr. welterweight and welterweight Danny Garcia is back headlining a triple header on Showtime from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY and our guys are ready to discuss that, have a special interview and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, return to go over some news of the week and fight announcements. This includes the official announcement of Shakur Stevenson's September jr. lightweight title defense and the filling out the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch undercard for Saudi Arabia on August 20th. Then, Dan talks one on one with unbeaten welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz who returns to the ring in his home area in Texas next weekend (August 6th). Vergil is 18-0, 18 KOs but is coming off a scary blood disorder that was a real health scare early in 2022. He's better now, discusses with Dan and gets ready to fight little known Michael McKinson of England, next.Finally, the guys are ready to talk the Garcia card and his potential futre if he beats Jose Benavidez, Jr. Saturday night? And, there's a great potential heavyweight slugfest coming in the co-feature on showtime between Polish-American heavyweight Adam Kownacki and Turkey's Ali Eren Demirezen. How long will this last with both guys likely throwing haymakers early?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Prieview" 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 that talks up the biggest, baddest division in boxing, host T.J. Rives and Sean from TopHeavyweights.com return with news, opinions and nostalgia on "Top Heavyweights the Podcast"First, the guys discuss and preview Polish-American Adam Kownacki getting ready to get back in the ring against Turkish fighter Ali Eren Demirezen. Kownacki has suffered two KO losses back to back to Robert Helenius and must get back in the win column Saturday night in Brooklyn. Or, will Eren Demirezen score a big win on Kownack's turf to send him further down the heavyweight ranks?Next, another heavyweight contender battle Filip Hrgovic of Croatia taking on China's Zhilei Zhang is coming on August 20th on the undercard of Usyk-Joshua II in Saudi Arabia. This re-scheduled bout pits the unbeaten Hrgovic against a big, tested veteran.Then, Sean goes into the history "way back machine" to Sonny Liston kayoing Floyd Patterson for a second time in the 1960s and coming forward to Iron Mike Tyson becoming undisputed champ in 1987 during this time period. The guys discuss both fighters and their menacing KO styles that made them champions.It's all part of the "TopHeavyweights.com 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 a weekend of action from Top Rank Boxing in Minnesota, host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return to go over it all from that card and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.First, the guys go over the recent news that NFL Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has purchased one of two Muhammad Ali WBC heavyweight "green belts" at auction for a reported $6 million. Dan has thoughts on that sale and some items that he was looking at trying to obtain of Ali's from that same auction. Next, the boys turn to the ESPN+/Top Rank Boxing show Saturday night where Isaac Dogboe won the main event in a close 10 round decision over Joet Gonzalez. Dan has thoughts on what it means for Dogboe's future? Also, does in a hard fought loss, where does Gonzalez go from there.Then, some tough comments about the co-feature fight and Giovanni Cabrera's win over Gabe Flores in their lightweight showdown. Cabrera nearly scored a first round KO and dominated Flores from beginning to end in a decision win. Hear Dan with strong comments that he believes Flores has reached the level in his career where he is clearly not going to progress. Why does he feel that way? Also, the guys talk the positive and the future for Cabrera, who got the biggest win of his career.It's all on the latest "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

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back with news of the week and a preview of the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN+ show taking place Saturday night in Minnesota.First, the guys discuss the apparent rematch date of the Devin Haney-George Kambosos bout for the undisputed lightweight title coming in October. Dan has thoughts on whether the sequel will be any different or will Haney dominate again? And, isn't this rematch more about a more massive payday for the winner to fight Vasily Lomachenko?They also talk the WBA ordering title fights for Leo Santa Cruz at Featherweight and Gennady Golovkin at Middleweight after he fights Canelo Alvarez in September. Then, the attention turns to the Top Rank show and contenders Joet Gonzalez taking on former 122 lb. world champ Isaac Dogboe in a scheduled 10 round main event? Can the winner get in the 126 lb. title picture soon? T.J. and Dan also have more on the co-feature bout in the lightweight division of unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera taking on once beaten contender Gabriel Flores. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcats, 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 lightweight star Ryan Garcia get his KO over veteran Javier Fortuna in L.A., the guys are back to talk the results and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, return to go over it all. They begin talking Garcia's victory and Dan's thoughts on whether Fortuna really came to win or was in great shape? Plus, the discussion, of course, turns to whether Garcia will be able to fight Gervonta "Tank" Davis coming up? Dan has great insight on what stands in the way.The boys also discuss the ESPN/Top Rank show that saw Arnold Barboza win his jr. welterweight main event. Dan has thoughts on what the win means and whom Barboza might be fighting next. Dan also gives thoughts on the undercard from Top Rank and U.S. Olympian Silver medalist Richard Torrez.Finally, some great nostalgia talk on the Mike McCallum-Donald Curry anniversary of 1987. That includes the "Body Snatcher" KO and what the drama was around it.Hear it all as part of "Fight Freaks Unite" and make sure your'e following 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 the return of one of the top fighters in lightweight division in Ryan Garcia and we have a conversation with the WBA's #1 light heavyweight Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, are back to go over it all.First, the boys discuss the top news of the week, including the official kick off press conference of Jake Paul's upcoming bout with Hasim Rahman Jr. In particular, what about the weight clauses that Rahman has agreed to in this case to get the fight with the social media star, Paul.Dan also goes over a couple of fights and fight cards to be aware of for August and September. And, then, we hear from top light heavyweight "Zurdo" Ramirez on his recent good news that WBA world light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol is now being ordered to him. Dan and Zurdo go over how soon this could potentially happen and whether Zurdo believes that Bivol will try to avoid him until he can get the very lucrative rematch with Canelo Alvarez likely in the first part of 2023.And then, the guys discuss the Golden Boy Boxing main event between immensely popular, unbeaten Ryan Garcia and veteran Javier Fortuna in Los Angeles Saturday night. Will Garcia look spectacular in this one, as he hopes to get a future lightweight world title shot soon? Or, can Fortuna push him in this matchup?Dan also gives insight on the Top Rank Boxing ESPN Friday night show that has an upcoming contender at 140 lb. Arnold Barboza in action against a fellow unbeaten, but less proven Danielitito Zorilla in a scheduled 10 rounder.It's all part of the "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

It's a brand new edition of the show, as Derek "War" Chisora has scored a heavyweight win over fellow vet Kubrat Pulev in England. And, it was one of the crazy nights in boxing AFTER the Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota fight ended in a Golata DQ. And, we break it down on the latest "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" Host T.J. Rives and Sean from TopHeavyweights.com have their insight and, we get some more from the U.K. with one of our favorites, David Payne and his site Boxingwriter.co.uk.David let's know what he thinks is next for Chisora after his decision win and could the name Deontay Wilder really be part of the discussion? Also, David, T.J. and Sean talk Bowe-Golata I and an embarrassing night for boxing and Madison Square Garden security.Plus, T.J. and Sean look back on "Jersey Joe" Walcott's famous KO of Ezzard Charles in 1951 that made him at that time the oldest heavyweight champion ever. And, how did George Foreman imitate that Walcott punch for a big named KO himself some nearly 40 years later.It's all part of "TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast" and make sure that you follow/subscribe on this Big Fight Weekend podcast feed with 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 of the weekend that saw a world title change hands in San Antonio, TX and a veteran British heavyweight get back to winning, we're ready to recap it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, return to go over the Rey Vargas WBC featherweight title victory over Mark Magsayo Saturday night in Texas. How did Vargas get it done, including getting off the canvas to do it? And, what does Dan think will be next for Vargas?The guys also discuss the undercard that saw Brandon Figueroa back in the ring for the first time in 2022 in a TKO win and Lightweight prospect Frank Martin was also successful in his bout, too.T.J. and Dan also have thoughts on Derek Chisora getting his first win in the ring in three years by decisioning veteran Kubrat Pulev in London. Chisora is clearly at the end of his career, but what might his next fight be? Dan has some thoughts and insight. it's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure that you follow/subscribe to 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

On the latest edition of the show, we're ready to talk WBC world featherweight title bout with Mark Magsayo of the Philippines defending against Rey Vargas of Mexico Saturday night in San Antonio, TX and more!Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to first go over the news of the week, including Jake Paul's new opponent for August 6th, will Dmitry Bivol fight Zurdo Ramirez for his WBA light heavyweight title next? And, if not, whom might he be fighting instead?And, then, you'll hear from former two division world champ Danny Garcia, who's ready to be back in the ring late this month after an 18 month layoff. Garcia talks one on one with Dan about whether the "fire still burns" for him to get another world title shot and why he's trying at jr. middleweight in the comeback?Finally, the guys start breaking down the Showtime Boxing/PBC championship fight card Saturday night in the Alamodome. Will the unbeaten Magsayo, making his first defense vs. the unbeaten veteran Vargas moving up in weight be exciting or potentially a "snoozer" due to Vargas' style/skills? Dan has more on that, plus, former 122 lb. world champ Brandon Figueroa is in the co-feature bout and Dan has his eye on rising lightweight contender Frank Martin on this card, too.And, the guys also hit on the Matchroom Boxing London card where heavyweights Dereck "War" Chisora and Kubrat Pulev will battle Saturday afternoon U.S. time in the main event. Can Dan convince T.J. that these two aging big men, neither of whom has won a significant fight in four or more years, are worth watching? Find out!Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Preview" 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

On this edition of the show, Big Fight Weekend boxing insider Dan Rafael is back with a one on one exclusive conversation with former multi-division world champion, now Showtime Boxing analyst Abner Mares.Mares intends to return to the ring in September for the first time in over four years, when he battles Miguel Flores on the undercard of the Showtime PPV with heavyweights Andy Ruiz and Victor Ortiz in Los Angeles.Dan wants to hear more from the 36 year old on why he wants back in the ring, now, as opposed to just commentating at ringside. The former world champ at Bantamweight, Super Bantamweight and Featherweight also talks about his world title career that saw him fight two tremendous slugfest title bouts with Leo Santa Cruz. Both were narrow decisions with the second one being Mares' last fight to date in June 2018.Mares also talks about the difficult of his kids being old enough, now, to understand what he's doing/risks in the ring he's taking and how that relates to his comeback decision?Hear it all on this edition of "Fight Freaks Unite" and make sure to follow/subscribe on this Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to get this type of great insight and content.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Another fight weekend is in the books that saw an upset for the IBF Cruiserweight title in Australia by Jai Opetaia and another KO for British top WBO heavyweight contender Joe Joyce. And, we're ready to recap it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael insider for BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over it all.First, they discuss Opetaia's upset of Mairis Briedis to win the IBF's cruiserweight belt by dramatic decision. This, as Opetaia controlled the action, scoring repeatedly, but had to overcome a badly fractured jaw to survive and wi. Will there be a rematch with Briedis next or will Opetaia heal up and fight someone else?Then, the guys turn to Joyce disposing, expectedly, of veteran Christian Hammer in just four rounds in London Saturday. How much credit do we give Joyce or blame Hammer for being out of shape, etc.? Dan has his thoughts and insight. Also, Joyce will apparently also be back in the ring as soon as, September. So, whom might be his next opponent?Finally, the guys go over some weekend news including the upcoming Mikaela Mayer unified jr. lightweight bout with Alycia Baumgartner will now be in September as part of the already announced Claressa Shields- Savannah Marshall world middleweight title fight.And, the WBC says they want Jose Ramirez and Jose Zepeda to fight for their vacant 130 lb. title coming later this year. Dan has more on that, too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. to the "Big Fight Weekend" feed for great content like this and more!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 for the sweet science and we're ready to go over news of the week, hear from a former multi-division world champ and of course, preview a couple of significant bouts this Saturday. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to go over it all.First, the guys discuss news outside of the ring including he apparent retirement of multi division world champ Mikey Garcia this week. Plus, there is news on Shakur Stevenson returning to his roots in Newark, NJ for an upcoming title defense later this year. And, is Jake Paul going to get to fight England's Tommy Fury or not?Then, hear Dan's one on one conversation with former multi-division world champ turned Showtime Boxing commentator Abner Mares. Mares is making a ring return after an over four year layoff to fight in September and Dan finds out more about that and his mindset moving forward.Next, T.J. and Dan go over the IBF cruiserweight showdown in Australia for Saturday morning U.S. time. This, as champ Mairis Breidis defends his title against local rising contender Jai Opetaia in a 12 round battle. What will happen in this classic "veteran vs. young upstart" matchup?Also, the boys talk heavyweights and specifically, WBO #1 contender Joe Joyce fighting in England against journeyman Christian Hammer to stay active and in the world title picture. Joyce is unbeaten and wants the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua who rematch in August.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

Some great nostalgia Heavyweight title fights and some upcoming action in the ring is all part of the latest edition of the show. Host T.J. Rives returns with Sean from TopHeavyweights.com to give their insight on two memorable Mike Tyson anniversaries and English contender Joe Joyce returning to the ring on Saturday night in London.First, the guys discuss the initial press conference of Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk and their upcoming August unified title rematch in Saudi Arabia. T.J. wonders if new trainer Robert Garcia can really help re-make Joshua for this one and Sean gives his thoughts on Joshua's future, especially, if he doesn't win again later in the Summer.Then, the guys are talking Tyson's 1988 one round destruction of Michael Spinks, which solidified his hall of fame career. Then, it's the 25th anniversary of "Bite Nite" and Tyson getting the most infamous DQ in boxing history by biting off part of Evander Holyfield's ear! Sean gives us more on both of those historic Tyson bouts.Finally, the unbeaten Joe Joyce will take on veteran journeyman Christian Hammer Saturday night looking to stay active. Joyce is the WBO's top contender and would love to get into the mix for possible fight with the Usyk-Joshua winner, etc. The guys break it all down.Hear it all on the "TopHeavyweights.com 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 was an impressive weekend for an up and coming star at 115 lb. and we're ready to discuss Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez's KO win and future on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to get his thoughts and analysis on Bam's win and what's his short term future on the biggest level?Dan also has thoughts on the co-feature win by WBA/IBF world junior featherweight champ Murodjon Akhmadaliev hurt his hand early but still persevered for a 12th round KO of American vet Ronny Rios. Dan gives "MJ" his props and wonders what's next for him at 122 lb. and if Philly's Stephen Fulton who has the other belts will be a future opponent.The guys also discuss undisputed women's welterweight champ Jessica McCaskill scoring an impressive TKO in her title defense in San Antonio and 154 lb. prospect Raymond Ford looking good, as well.It's all part of "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" as part of 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

It's a weekend that will see three world title fights in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to preview it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael insider from www.BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all, including the main event of Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai for the WBC jr. bantamweight title scheduled for 12 rounds.First, the guys discuss the news of the week, including some fight announcements. Heavyweights Andy Ruiz and Luis "King Kong" Ortiz will battle September 4th in L.A. And, Youtube/social media star turned fighter, Jake Paul is back in August against Tyson Fury's younger brother Tommy Fury at Madison Square Garden. Dan has insight on the fights, the intrigue and more.Then, comes the breakdown of Rodriguez-Sor Rungvisai, which features a young gun against a former world champion vet. Will "Bam" deliver in front of his home fans or will Sor Rungvisai get it done on a big stage, again?The co-feature fight has Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan taking on California. Ronny Rios for Akhmadaliev's IBF/WBA junior featherweight titles. Can "MJ" get another title win against a vet to possibly set him up for an disputed title shot at 122 lb. with American Stephen Fulton? We're about to find out.Hear all the insight, news and fight previews 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

It was a demolish job knockout by Russian unified light heavyweight champ Artur Beterbiev over American Joe Smith Saturday night in New York. And, we're ready to recap that fight and all that went on in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, are ready to go over the Beterbiev KO of Smith inside of six minutes. Did Smith have the wrong strategy? Was Beterbiev going to eventually KO him, and it was just of matter of how soon? Dan has more from being ringside at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.Also, will we see Beterbiev battle his fellow countryman Dmitry Bivol in an undisputed bout at 175 lb. next?Also, in the co-feature bout Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba scored a big KO, himself, as he defeated Abraham Nova in just five rounds. What's the former two time Olympic Gold Medalist Ramirez's future at Featherweight? Dan has some insight on what he believes Top Rank and Ramirez's management will do.Finally, the guys discuss the announcement that the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch is now official for August 20th. Dan gives more insight on the details of the bout and the television rights, etc., for the showdown for the WBA/IBF/WBO championships.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and makes to follow/subscribe to the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a light heavyweight unification world title bout in New York Saturday night between Russian IBF/WBC champ Artur Beterbiev and WBO champ Joe Smith Jr. of Long Island. And, we're ready to preview that bout and more on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com to go over the matchup and Dan will be ringside in New York City's Hulu Theater covering and writing about the winner, etc.First, the guys go over the news of the week, including WBC heavyweight world champ Tyson Fury speaking out about what he might or might not do next, in the ring. Fury is rumored to be discussing several options that could include pro wrestling, an exhibition fight or a modified boxing match with MMA fighter Francis Ngannou etc. Will it be a WBC defense? Or is Fury waiting for the rematch winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua?Speaking of Usyk-Joshua, is that bout happening or not this August or not? Dan has the latest that he's hearing on the WBA/WBO/IBF title bout that's rumored to be in Saudi Arabia.The guys also discuss more news of the week and Dan has a 1 on 1 interview in the preview mode with WBC Super Flyweight champ Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez. Rodriguez is currently the youngest world champ in boxing at not yet 22 years old and he's ready to battle Thailand's Srisaket Sor Runvisai in Rodriguez's home of San Antonio, TX, June 25th.Finally, the guys turn to Beterbiev-Smith in New York. Will the unbeaten Russian add the American to the list of his latest knockouts? Or can Smith, who's been in with some top light heavyweights in his career before and beaten several of them, pull the upset in front on many of his local fans? The guys have thoughts, the odds and predictions.It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of Heavyweight news, recaps and nostalgia coming on the latest "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Sean from TopHeavyweights.com to go over the Daniel Dubois KO of Trevor Bryan in Miami last weekend. What does it mean ultimately for Dubois? Could he get a matchup with Dillian Whyte or another European Heavyweight later this year?The guys also go for some nostalgia and talk James J. Braddock heavyweight upset of Max Baer and the two Joe Louis-Max Schmelling bouts, all as part of the 1930's in heavyweight championship history. Then, moving forward, the 40 year anniversary of Larry Holmes whipping Gerry Cooney in Vegas? Is Cooney the most overrated heavyweight contender of all time?Finally, the discussion turns to the future and the "when and where" on the proposed Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch, which is still rumored for August. Is there concern that it won't be happening? And, will Tyson Fury be fighting the winner, next?Hear it all on the latest edition of "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for all the great content from Top Heavyweights and the rest of the fight game too!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off a weekend that saw heavyweight Daniel Dubois capture the WBA secondary heavyweight title, Jaime Munguia stay unbeaten and Edgar Berlanga do the same, but not without trying a "bite night sequel" moment., we're ready to recap it all on "Fight Freak Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with bigfightweekend.com insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First, Dan has thoughts on the Sunday International Hall of Fame induction of great fighters like: Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Andre Ward, Miguel Cotto, Layla Ali and Christy Martin, plus, numerous other contributors to the sport.Then, T.J. and Dan talk Dubois' KO of Trevor Bryan in Miami on the Don King promoted fight card and what we learned from it? Plus, where is Dubois headed next after his win giving him the WBA's belt?Next, middleweight Jaime Munguia is a topic of conversation after his KO win over a little known Brit Jimmy Kelly in Anaheim, CA. on the Golden Boy show. Did Munguia help or hurt himself, despite scoring the knockout? And, most importantly, Dan wants to know if he's fighting a legitimate championship caliber fighter sometime soon?Finally, the discussion turns to super middleweight Edgar Berlanga and his win in Top Rank's New York main event. Berlanga scored a deserved decision win, but also bit opponent Alexis Angulo. Dan gives his thoughts on what he saw and whether it's a big or small blemish on Berlanga, now. And, what does the fact that he hasn't knocked out any of his last four opponents mean?Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

It's another edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast," as insider Dan Rafael is back with another exclusive conversation. This as Dan welcomes the trainer for undisputed jr. middleweight champ Jermell Charlo and unified welterweight champ, Errol Spence.Dan chronicles the accomplishment of the Texas based James and how he's in the unique position currently of being the only trainer in boxing with two at least unified champions at the same time.Derrick gives his thoughts on Charlo's win to become undisputed over Brian Castano, whether Spence will now fight Terence Crawford next in an undisputed battle later this year and on why recognition for him isn't that important to him.It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast," on the Big Fight Weekend feed. And, make sure to follow or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an exciting weekend of championship fights from Australia to Minnesota to Cardiff, Wales. and we're ready to go over it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider/content partner for BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over the impressive decision victories by Devin Haney and Stephen Fulton, plus, Joe Cordina with a candidate for knockout of the year in his win.Haney dominated George Kambosos in front of 40,000 of his home country fans in Australia and on ESPN Sunday afternoon there. How did he make it look so easy and what about the rematch clause for the Aussie? Dan has thoughts about all of it.Next the guys breakdown the Showtime/PBC card in Minnesota as David Morrell won his super middleweight battle by TKO over Kalvin Henderson. Dan wonders: when will Morrell step up in opposition and the chance to lose increases? The guys also have recap of unified super bantamweight title holder Stephen Fulton simply overwhelming win over Danny Roman. in an easy 12 round win, also. Will Fulton get an undisputed shot, agains, for his career.Finally, Cordina scored a booming one punch kayo of Japanese IBF 130 lb. champ Kenechi Ogawa of Japan Saturday in Cardiff, Wales. The bout didn't long How will the Matchroom use this big moment for Cordina to get a bigger pay day.Hear it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Untie Recap" and make sure. fo follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tremendous weekend of championship fights is on tap and from Australia to Minnesota to Wales, we're ready to preview it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, are back with plenty to discuss, preview and predict.First, the guys go over the news of the week with Dan's exclusive story that Triller has failed to prominent fighters from their May 14th PPV in Los Angeles, including Sergey Kovalev and Kubrat Pulev. The guys discuss whether this is the legitimate end to the floundering Triller being able to do boxing business on any scale in the future due to their latest financial mess?Then, they talk about the Gervonta Davis PPV numbers coming in from last weekend in Brooklyn and Dan details what his present day sales success means relative to others. T.J. and Dan also discuss the decision by former heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua to pick American trainer Robert Garcia to work with for his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk later this year.Next, Dan has an interview with unified Jr. Featherweight title holder Stephen Fulton, who defends Saturday night against former 122 lb. champ Danny Roman in the Showtime Boxing main event in Minneapolis. Fulton gives insight into his mindset and whether we'll see him rematch Brandon Figueroa in the short term, if he wins Saturday.Finally, the guys get to the biggest bout of the weekend, as unified lightweight champ George Kambosos defends his three titles in his home country Sunday afternoon Australian time against American WBC titleholder, Devin Haney. How will Haney fair "down under," especially without his father/trainer Bill, who cannot enter Australia due to a previous criminal conviction. Will the moment be to big or will Haney stun Kambosos?And, in addition to more on Fulton-Roman, Dan previews the IBF Super Featherweight title bout between Kenichi Ogawa and Joe Cordina in Cordina's home of Cardiff, Wales. It's Ogawa's first defense against a decorated, unbeaten challenger.Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the heavyweight news and pending matchups heating up in June, we're back with the latest edition of TopHeavyweights.com, the Podcast. Host T.J. Rives returns with Sean from TopHeavyweights.com to go over it all.First, the guys look back on contender Otto Wallin winning a fight in the Detroit suburbs last week and does he have a chance to get into title contention? Then, the guys talk about former WBC Heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder getting a bronze statue dedicated to him in Alabama. And, more importantly, will Wilder be back in the ring again, soon or not?The topic of the pending Oleksandr Usyk rematch battle with Anthony Joshua is up next. Will this fight be happening and where and when? The guys have more.Take a trip down "memory lane" on the anniversary of an EPIC 15th and final round for the WBC heavyweight title in 1978 between Larry Holmes and Ken Norton. Sean has some great perspective and stories about it.Finally, there discussion on the upcoming schedule, including the pending fight in Miami between WBA secondary champ Trevor Bryan and Britain's Daniel Dubois for June 11th. Will Don King produce the money and will Dubois produce a KO of his fighter?It's all on the latest "TopHeavyweights.com the Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. Make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off the weekend PPV win by unbeaten lightweight Gervonta Davis by TKO over Rolly Romero Saturday night in Brooklyn, NY, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider from Big Fightweekend.com are back to go over his victory and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Davis was waiting for his opportunity and it finally came with a single shot in the sixth round on the loud, flamboyant Romero. What are Dan's thoughts on Davis' win and the ramifications of it. There's also discussion on whether referee David Fields was on the money with the stoppage or it came too soon?Plus, the guys discuss what will be his next bout and what are the chances that it will come against unbeaten lightweight contender Ryan Garcia later this year or early next year?The guys also recap the win by middleweight contender Erislandy Lara over veteran Spike O'Sullivan in the co-feature bout Saturday night at Barclay's Center. Lara used his superior power in his left to knockdown and eventually stop O'Sullivan in the 8th round to keep his 160 lb. title hopes in range.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the latest edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, content insider/partner on BigFightWeekend.com are back to get you ready for the Gervonta Davis-Rolly Romero Lightweight Showtime Boxing PPV in Brooklyn, NY.Before we get to that fight breakdown, T.J. and Dan are discussing the news of the week. This includes Canelo Alvarez chooses a trilogy fight in September with Gennady Golovkin, instead of an immediate rematch with Dmitry Bivol. Dan has insight on why. The guys also go over former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder having a statue erected in his home of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Also, Dan has a one on one conversation with WBC lightweight champ Devin Haney, as he's ready to battle unified champ George Kambosos in Australia next weekend. Haney goes over the challenges of traveling down under, and going for the belts in a hostile place.Next, T.J. welcomes Showtime Boxing analyst Raul Marquez to the show. Raul discusses David Benavidez's super middleweight win that he broadcasted last weekend in Arizona. And, what's the short term future for the hard punching Benavidez? Raul then turns to the Davis-Romero battle and why he thinks this could be a slugfest early?Then, Dan rejoins T.J. and they go over the odds and the picks for Davis-Romero and the middleweight contender Erislandy Lara vs. Spike O'Sullivan battle in the co-feature fight Saturday night.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off a weekend of fight cards from London to Phoenix and onto Las Vegas, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of Big Fight Weekend's website and podcast feed are back with another "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" pod.First up, the guys discuss the light heavyweight win by unbeaten English contender Joshua Buatsi over his fellow countryman Craig Richards in the Matchroom Boxing main event.. Dan has insight on what he saw from Buatsi and what his future could hold later in 2022?Then, they turn their attention to the Las Vegas Top Rank show that saw up and comer Jermaine Ortiz defeat veteran former title holder Jamel Herring on the undercard. What are Ortiz's prospects for the near future and was this it for the 35 year old Herring in the ring? Then, in the main event Dan talks about Janibek's demolish KO of England's Danny Dignum in just a couple of rounds. Why does the middleweight Janibek remind Dan of his countryman Gennady Golovkin with the hard punches?Finally, the Showtime/Premier Boxing Champions main event saw unbeaten super middleweight David Benavidez also score a quick devastating TKO win over Canadien David Lemieux in Glendale, AZ. Benavidez looks big and tough, but what kind of immediate future does he have, as well?Hear all the discussion on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe for this show on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for another solid weekend of boxing action with prominent fight cards in three cities and on two continents. And, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael are ready to go over it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.First, the guys go over some news of the week, including Ryan Garcia' lightweight contender fight with Issac Cruz going away almost, as quickly as it was suggested. Why? Also, what's up with top middleweight contender Jaime Munguia now fighting a no-name opponent. Plus, what about the future of Golden Boy's stable of fighters and how it relates to their new deal with DAZN? Dan has insight and thoughts on it all.Then, the guys go over the triple-header of fight cards beginning with the Matchroom Boxing light heavyweight main event of Joshua Buatsi vs. Craig Richards. Will Buatsi remain unbeaten with a solid showing to help his title hopes for 2023?Next, it's the WBC super middleweight interim title fight on Showtime between former world champ David Benavidez, fighting in his hometown of Phoenix against veteran David Lemieux in a scheduled 12 rounder. Will the hard punching Benavidez get a signature win that sets him up for a potential Canelo Alvarez bout or can Lemieux push him, etc.?Finally, the WBO interim middleweight title is on the line in Las Vegas on ESPN as Janibek Alimkhanuly of Khasikstan faces England's Danny Dignum in the 12 round Top Rank Boxing main event. Janibek is a hard punching former amateur star, who wants a big win on this stage.The guys have thoughts and picks on all of these bouts!Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The heavyweight division is always prominent in boxing and we are thrilled to welcome a new podcast that specializes in it with "TopHeavyweights.com, the Podcast."T.J. Rives is the host with Sean, the owner and operator of Top Heavyweights.com who's been operating his site for almost a decade and is a great historian of the division, as well.On this first episode, get Sean's thoughts on WBC champion Tyson Fury and whether we really believe that he isn't boxing any longer? Also, how does the potential for an undisputed bout with either Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua, who are set to fight this Summer, factor in, also?T.J. and Sean discuss the upset of formerly unbeaten French star Tony Yoka by Martin Bakole last Saturday and Paris and what does that mean for both fighters short-term?And, the pod will always talk current historical bouts and nostalgia for the time period around the podcast release. So of course, legends Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson are all discussed as having prominent fights during late May in their careers.Hear it all on "Top Heavyweights.com, the Podcast" and make sure to follow subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another exclusive one on one conversation with our insider Dan Rafael, he speaks with Amir Khan. This, as the former two division world champ announced his retirement this past weekend.Khan looks back on his 17 year pro career that saw him capture the WBA 140 lb. title in 2009. Khan would make five successful defenses against Dmitriy Salita, Paulie Malignaggi (in his American debut in Malignaggi’s hometown of New York), Marcos Maidana (in a rousing Las Vegas battle), Paul McCloskey and a fifth-round body-shot knockout of Zab Judah to take his IBF belt in a unification fight.Khan would move up to welterweight and go on to defeat opponents such as former world titleholders Luis Collazo, Devin Alexander and Chris Algieri but he would lose two more world title fights by knockout.He stepped up to middleweight (at a 155-pound catch weight) to challenge WBC champion Canelo Alvarez and got knocked out in spectacular fashion in the sixth round in 2016. A two-year layoff followed and in 2019, Khan was stopped in the sixth round challenging WBO welterweight titlist Terence Crawford.Khan notched his final win in his next fight when he knocked out former featherweight titlist Billy Dib in the fourth round in Saudi Arabia before ending a 2½-year layoff to face fellow former champ Brit Kel Brook. Brook stopped Khan in their long overdue battle.Khan gives his thoughts on it all, including his short term future on "Fight Freaks Unite." And, make sure you are following/subscribing to the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for great content like thisLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off a weekend that saw Jermell Charlo score an emphatic win over Brian Castano by knockout to win the undisputed jr. middleweight world titles Saturday night in Carson, CA, host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to breakdown all the relevant action from the weekend on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Charlo and Castano fought a tremendous rematch in their 12 round main event with the Texas native scoring the 10th round stoppage after knocking the Argentine Castano down twice. What are Dan's thoughts on how Charlo got it done and about future big time fights for him looming?Also, on the same Showtime/PBC undercard, top welterweight Jaron "Boots" Ennis was once again devastating with a second round KO. How soon will we see him in a title shot and is he the most dangerous contender out there at 147 lb.?Dan also has thoughts on the Zurdo Ramirez light heavyweight main event win over Dominc Boesel in the Golden Boy main event Saturday. And we cover the Triller card too that saw former light heavyweight champ Sergey Kovalev victorious as a cruiserweight.Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite," as we recap the top battles in boxing. And make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge weekend of fights is headlined by the long awaited rematch of Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano for the undisputed Jr Middleweight title coming in Carson, CA and we're ready to break that fight and all else down on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com to first go over the news of the week, which includes Ryan Garcia getting a WBC Lightweight top contender battle ordered against Issac Cruz. T.J. and Dan have thoughts on that fight and what's in the immediate future for the winner?Next, Dan has an exclusive one on one conversation with Garcia's promoter and hall of famer himself, Oscar De La Hoya. He discusses with Oscar whether the Garcia bout will get made later this Summer? Plus, Oscar previews his Golden Boy Promotions light heavyweight Zurdo Ramirez in action in their Saturday main event. And, De la Hoya gives his take on how and why Canelo Alvarez lost last Saturday night to the bigger and better Dmitry Bivol?Finally, Dan and T.J. are back to make some wagers on what they like for the Saturday fight cards with Charlo-Castano II being the one with the most interest and four world titles on the line?Hear it all on "Big Fight Weekend Preview" on the podcast feed here. And, make sure you are following /reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Google and Spotfy. Thanks!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite" podcast Dan Rafael is back with a one on one exclusive with unbeaten, top lightweight contender Ryan Garcia. This, as the WBC on Tuesday ordered that the Californian Garcia fight Mexico's Issac Cruz next in a final eliminator bout for their #1 contender spot.Hear Ryan's thoughts on fighting Cruz and what's ultimately at stake, which is the winner of that fight battling the winner of George Kambosos-Devin Haney for the undisputed 135 lb. title coming in June. Garcia also has thoughts on that upcoming title bout in Australia, as well.Dan also gets Ryan's comments on the upset loss of Canelo Alvarez to Dmitry Bivol for the WBA world light heavyweight title last Saturday night in Vegas. Ryan has some unique insight from having trained for some time with Canelo and Eddy Reynoso before leaving them earlier this year.Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite" and make sure that you follow/subscribe to this "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed for the very latest by going to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off his tremendous performance and 12 round decision win over Canelo Alvarez Saturday night, Russian Dimitry Bivol is certainly deserving of credit and a bigger pay day coming up. And, we're ready to recap it all on "Fight Freaks Unite" as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" Network of shows.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over just how Bivol got it done to remain unbeaten and hand Canelo his first loss in nearly nine years? The guys also discuss the judging and in particular how the three Vegas judges seemed to see the fight differently, especially early, from everyone else. And, more intriguingly, they all agreed on Bivol winning the championship rounds, but it turns out that he had to on their cards or it would've been a draw or worse..Dan also gives insight on whether he believes the Bivol-Canelo rematch will be next in September or will Canelo go ahead and follow through to fight Gennady Golvokin in their trilogy bout, instead.We've got it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" of Bivol over Canelo. And, make sure that you are following/subscribing to the "Big Fight Weekend Podcat" network for all of our great content.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's arguably the top name in the sport and Canelo Alvarez is back for the first time in 2021, as he battles WBA light heavyweight champ Dimitry Bivol in a scheduled 12 rounder Saturday night. And, host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are ready to preview it on the "Big Fight Weekend Preivew" Podcast.First, T.J. and Dan set the stage of what Canelo's arrival, etc. this week has been like and how have the fighters handled the hype? Dan also has insight on Canelo's mindset heading into his latest challenge at higher weight class.Then, Dan has a one on one conversation with Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Hearn, who secured this fight and Alvarez's subsequent one in September gives insight into what he thinks will happen in the ring coming up. And, Hearn also has more on some proposed and announced fight cards coming from Matchroom later this Summer.After that, T.J. has a great breakdown of Canelo-Bivol with the analyst on the DAZN streaming broadcast call, Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora. Sergio has insight on the fighters, having met with them Thursday afternoon. And, he gives his thoughts on if/how Bivol can win?Finally, Dan is back and he and T.J. go over the odds and make predictions on the fight card, including what kind of shot does this bout have of going deep, if not a 12 round decision?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast, as part of the BFW network. And, make sure you follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday night, our Dan Rafael got one on one opportunity with Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn in advance of Saturday night's WBA world light heavyweight title bout in Las Vegas between Dimitry Bivol and future hall of famer, Canelo Alvarez.In this quick portion of the interview that will air in full later this weekend, Hearn says that Bivol will be a real challenge a young, talented, bigger fighter than Canelo.Can the Russian pull the huge upset or will Alvarez continue his question to become undisputed champ in a second weight class?It's all part of our coverage on "Fight Freaks Unite" and the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast Network." Make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Our full preview will be out Friday afternoon on this feed!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it was Las Vegas or New York City, there was tremendous boxing action on a world championship level and we're ready to recap the weekend on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives returns with BigFightWeeeknd.com insider, Dan Rafael live from Las Vegas to go over the biggest bouts of the weekend. First, Dan was on hand at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for Shakur Stevenson's whipping of Oscar Valdez for the WBO/WBC Jr. Lightweight world titles Saturday night. Why was Stevenson so dominant and what is his future? Plus, Dan relates some stories about being around the fighters, including up and comer prospect Keyshawn Davis, after the bouts in the pressers and at the MGM Grand casino, etc.Also, the guys discuss the fantastic women's world lightweight title battle between Irish champ Katie Taylor and seven time world champ, Amanda Serrano. The two slugged it out in a thrilling 10 round bout at famed Madison Square Garden with Taylor squeaking out a split decision win. How did Taylor survive Serrano's initial onslaught to rally late? Will there be a rematch before the year is up? Dan has thoughts and insight on all of it.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the "Big Fight Weekend" Podcast Network of shows by going to Apple Podcasts., Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an action packed weekend with compelling world title fights in Las Vegas and Madison Square Garden and we're ready to talk all about it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with our content partner and insider Dan Rafael, who is on scene at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the 130 lb. unified world title showdown between unbeaten champs, Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson. Dan has insight on the fighters from being around them Thursday and scored a one on one interview with the WBC champ Valdez that you'll hear.Dan also sets the scene of what it's like to be inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena for events like this one and the upcoming Canelo Alvarez-Dmiitry Bivol title clash next weekend there. And, has insight on why a "coin flip" became important for Valdez and Stevenson, too.The guys also discuss the massively important ladies title bout at MSG in New York for the undisputed lightweight title. This, as unbeaten Irish champ Katie Taylor battles NYC fan favorite Amanda Serrano in a scheduled 10 rounder for the most lucrative ladies purse in boxing history. Will Taylor be able to stand up to challenge of fighting Serrano in her back yard or will Serrano prevail in the biggest moment of her career? Dan and T.J. have thoughts.They guys also go over some fight odds and make predictions on the key fights on both the Top Rank Vegas Card and the Matchroom/MSG show.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure that you follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all over in England as "The Gypsy King" Tyson Fury remained unbeaten and successfully defended his WBC heavyweight crown with a sixth round TKO over challenger Dillian Whyte. And, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael are ready to recap all of it on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.In a record crowd night at Wembley Stadium, Fury dispatched Whyte with single right uppercut to end it all.Why was Fury so dominant and Whyte so unable to mount any kind of attack? And, was it just a matter of time before Fury delivered the type of punch he did against his fellow countryman? Dan gives his insight and analysis.Also, what will be next for Fury? Will he seriously consider retirement or is there an MMA option or will he opt for an undisputed challenge against the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua later this Summer?We cover it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" of Fury-Whyte and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the most anticipated fights of 2022, as WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury returns to England Saturday night to battle countryman and #1 contender Dillian Whyte in a 12 round showdown at famed Wembley Stadium. And, with over 90,000 scheduled to attend and millions more watching on PPV around the globe, we're ready to preview it on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives is joined by our insider/partner on BigFightWeekend.com, Dan Rafael, who has tremendous insight on what Big Time Heavyweight title bouts at Wembley Stadium are like. This, as he previously covered the Anthony Joshua-Wladimir Klitscko world title bout in 2017.But, now Tyson Fury, aka 'The Gypsy King" is ready to defend his portion of the crown after his conquering wins over American Deontay Wilder including a TKO victory last October in Las Vegas. Standing in the way is the top WBC challenger, Dillian Whyte. Whyte doesn't have Fury's caliber of victories, but does have a big punch.Now, we'll see if he can deliver it or will it be a coronation return for Fury?Plus, T.J. is joined by special guests with their insight, Sean of TopHeavyweights.com and of course, David Payne, "the Boxing Writer" from England. Both analysts give their perspective on the magnitude of the bout and what they believe happens on Saturday night. David also gives us a feel on whether the British fans are already jacked up for this one or is it still building?Then, T.J. and Dan close out with their analysis and predictions on a winner.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special edition of "Fight Freaks Unite" on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Network, as insider Dan Rafael talks exclusively to unified world welterweight champ, Errol Spence fresh off his win over Yordenis Ugas by TKO last Saturday night.Dan gets the breakdown from Spence on the victory in front of nearly 40,000 fans at AT&T Stadium and how he was able to overcome his latest adversity of an injured eye that required surgery. Yet, Spence still was the better man in stopping the Cuban WBA Champ.And then, most importantly, why is Spence so confident that an undisputed title bout with unbeaten WBO champ Terence Crawford will get done and the two should be fighting next? He and Dan discuss why this mega-fight looks like it will finally happen.It's on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite" podcast, as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast Network" and make sure that you follow./subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a great performance by unified world welterweight title holder Errol Spence, as he defeated Yordenis Ugas Saturday night on a 10th round TKO. And, we're ready to talk about that finish and all the week's important action on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is with BigFightWeekend.com insider Dan Rafael to discuss more the Spence win at AT&T stadium, how impressive he was and what about the future in the welterweight division. That includes, will we see a Spence battle with WBO unbeaten title holder Terence Crawford later in 2022 or not? Dan gives his thoughts on what may stand in the way of the undisputed title bout being discussed.Dan also gives his impression of the win by lightweight contender Issac Cruz of Mexico in the co-feature bout on the PPV. What did Cruz do well in his KO of veteran Yuriorkis Gamboa and what other fighters stood out on the undercard?Finally, British welterweight Conor Benn remained an unbeaten prospect Saturday night in Manchester, England, with a second round destruction of 40 year old veteran Chris Van Heerden. What does it mean for Benn and a possible title bout in his future coming?Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" which is part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast Network" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an enormous World Welterweight title showdown Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, as unbeaten WBC/IBF champ Errol Spence battles WBA titleholder Yordenis Ugas in the PBC/Showtime PPV main event. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to preview it with Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"First, T.J. and Dan go over the latest with WBC Heavyweight title fight for April 23rd with Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. Whyte has only decided this week to promote the bout. Still, largely based on Fury and his ability to sell the title fight, they have over 90,000 tickets already sold. Dan gives insight on all of it.Next, T.J. welcomes unbeaten Jr. Welterweight prospect Brandun Lee from California. Will Lee get a challenge from Zachary Ochoa to begin the evening fight card or is it another KO?Finally, it's time for T.J. and Dan to break down all the bouts and important fighters for Saturday night. And, Dan gives some thoughts and predictions on the entire card and obviously, the main event. Can Spence capitalize on fighting in front of a massive home opportunity in the home of the Dallas Cowboys? Or will Ugas pull another shocker just like his tremendous offense performance in a 12 round win over future Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao?Someone's legacy will take a massive step late Saturday night and the boys discuss that too.Hear it all as port of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" which is also available to follow/subscribe on Apple Pocasts, Sportify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's regarded as the greatest "short fight" in boxing history, and the anniversary of the EPIC Middleweight title clash of "Marvelous Marvin" Hagler and Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns is April 15th from 1985. So, host T.J. Rives and insider/historian Dan Rafael are back on "Fight Freaks Unite" to discuss it all.The guys breakdown the phenomenal first round, where both future Hall of Famers are throwing and receiving punches that destroyed their former opponents. Yet, neither of them would go down.T.J. and Dan also have insight on the build-up to this mega-fight, how/why Sugar Ray Leonard not fighting either of them factors in and Dan has a great story of being with Tommy Hearns many years later to re-live the fight and the KO ending by Hagler.You will also hear from Hall of Fame broadcasters Al Bernstein and Barry Tompkins, who were on the separate calls of the PPV and the HBO sports broadcasts, yet have their remembrances, especially of that first round.Hagler got the victory, but even in defeat Hearns show why he's a Hall of Famer, too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" series and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to this podcast feed for Big Fight Weekend to get more of the same!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an exciting Saturday of boxing and host T.J. Rives and BigFightWeekend.com's insider, Dan Rafael are back on the maiden voyage of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" to discuss it all.What did Dan think of Gennady Golovkin's TKO Middleweight title win early Saturday in Japan over Ryota Murata? And, now that Triple G cleared that hurdle, what are his prospects in a third bout with Canelo Alvarez?Next, the guys discuss the Ryan Garcia Lightweight win in San Antonio over Ghanan Emmanuel Tagoe over 12 rounds. How did Ryan look to Dan and how much was influenced/taken away from his chances to score an impressive KO, etc. by the fact that Tagoe was really fighting but more in survival mode?Finally, the fight of the week, at least in terms of action, was the Sebastian Fundora-Erickson Lubin brawl in Las Vegas Saturday night. That saw both fighters down and eventually Fundora stopping Lubin in the Jr. Middleweight contest after 9 rounds. What did Dan think of the performance by the unbeaten Fundora and did Lubin's veteran trainer do the right thing by him by going ahead and stopping the bout due to his facial swelling, etc.? Dan gives insight on that aspect and his thoughts on Fundora's fighting style at a massive 6'6" height for a Jr. Middleweight.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast network and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.And READ more about the fights on our site BigFightWeekend.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the latest edition of the show and host T.J. Rives has a special announcement. He's welcoming a new content partner to the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and BFW website with one of the most prominent boxing writers/insiders of the last nearly 25 years in Dan Rafael formerly of ESPN and USA Today!Dan explains why he's excited to join the site as a regular daily contributor to BigFightWeekend.com and also, will be a frequent guest on the BFW podcast, as well as doing some of his own original podcasting content.Then, the guys also discuss some Heavyweight news of the week with the upcoming Tyson Fury WBC title defense against the ever, pouting and complaining fellow Brit Dillan Whyte and his team. Whyte has refused to promote the battle in any way, but now it's almost time to step in the ring. Dan sorts it out and has great insight and more on his exclusive on when the other Heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk defending against England's Anthony Joshua that will be later in the Summer?Then, T.J. and Dan start previewing and predicting the action, including the Gennady Golovkin vs. Ryota Murata World Middleweight title fight early Saturday U.S. time from Japan. Is the now 40 year old Triple G too old to get this done? Or, does he have a great performance still left in him? Also, there's intrigue around unbeaten, California Lightweight contender Ryan Garcia battling Ghana's Emmanuel Tagoe in a non-title main event in San Antonio, TX Saturday night.Garcia has had a long layoff due to "mental health issues" and an injured hand, but he's back for the first time in 14 months to face the underdog veteran from Africa. Can Tagoe test him?Finally, the guys also talk the Jr. Middleweight showdown in Vegas, as 6'6'' Sebastian Fundora puts his unbeaten record on the line against former world title challenger Erickson Lubin in a 12 round main event for Showtime. Can "The Towering Inferno" at his abnormal height for a Jr. Middleweight score the win or will Lubin get the seventh straight win of his career after his lone pro defeat? More analysis and predictions forthcoming.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The month of April is here and some tremendous title fights are coming from the Middleweight to Lightweight to Welterweight and of course, the Heavyweight division. And, host T.J. Rives is back to discuss it with a special guest on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."That guest is boxing media personality and even, part time fighter now, Michael Montero of MonteroOnBoxing.com and Ring TV.He and T.J. go through his story of how became so interested in the fight game, boxing media and even, wanting to get in the ring, himself. Michael also gives thoughts on the upcoming Middleweight title showdown with Gennady Golovkin taking on Japan's Ryota Murata next weekend.Is Triple G well over the hill and can the very popular Murata wow his home fans coming up?Also, T.J. and Michael discuss the world Welterweight battle between champions Errol Spence and Yordenis Ugas coming in Arlington, TX on April 16th. Can Spence set up mega-fight with fellow unbeaten, WBO champ Terence Crawford for later this year?The guys also talk about England's "Gypsy King," Tyson Fury preparing to defend his WBC Heavyweight title on home soil against countryman, Dillian Whyte the following week of April 23rd. Can Fury deliver a big win and move closer to fighting for the Undisputed crown later this year?Then, T.J. wraps with going over some of the title fight odds and makes a couple of early predictions, too.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a highly anticipated debut for star Australian contender Tim Tszyu, as he fights in the USA for the first time Saturday night in Minnesota on Showtime Boxing. And, host T.J. Rives is back to discuss his bout and all the others that matter for the weekend on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.First, T.J. welcomes legendary Showtime play by play man Barry Tompkins back to the podcast. Barry has insight and analysis on Tszyu taking on American veteran fighter Terrell Gausha in a scheduled 12 round main event at 154 lb. Tszyu, the son of Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, is looking to build on his own name, particularly, if he can score an impressive KO in this one. Barry also has some thoughts on the landscape at Jr. Middleweight including Jermell Charlo getting ready to defend his three world titles in an Undisputed rematch with WBO champ Brian Castano. Tszyu hopes to fight the winner of Charlo-Castano later this year.Then, T.J. goes over the other fight cards of interest worldwide. That includes a compelling IBF World Featherweight title bout with champion/veteran from Spain Kiko Martinez looking to retain against British challenger and also, former champ, Josh Warrington. Their 12 round bout is the Matchroom Boxing main event from Warrington's hometwon, Leeds, England.He also has thoughts on the Lightweight non-title main event in Las Vegas for Top Rank Boxing/ESPN, as former 130 lb. world champ Miguel Berchelt battles former title challenger Jeremiah Nakathila in a scheduled 10 round main event Saturday night late. The Mexican Berchelt is on the comeback trail after losing his title in a brutal one punch KO to Oscar Valdez just over a year ago.Hear it all as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Check Out the SGPN Exclusive 2022 USFL Content. Support for this episode - WynnBet | IPVanish.com/sgp | DrinkTrade.com/sgp | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have intriguing action, including a world Flyweight title fight, all over the globe this weekend and host T.J. Rives is ready to preview it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."First, T.J. welcomes special guest Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com. The guys not only discuss the release of the Showtime Boxing Spring/Summer schedule of world title fights and PPVS, but they are also ready to preview what we'll see from Dubai, U.A.E. to New York City to Los Angeles.Manouk has thoughts on England's Sunny Edwards making the second defense of his IBF Flyweight Title, as he takes on Muhammad Wasseem in Dubai in a scheduled 12 rounder. Will the Brit score another title win or could the Pakistani challenger pull an upset? Also, T.J. wants Manouk's take on big punching Edgar Berlanga who puts his unbeaten record on the line against a veteran in Steve Rolls in the Top Rank Boxing main event on ESPN in New York.The guys also discuss the illness/hospitalization of top Welterweight Vergil Ortiz, who has had to withdraw from his main event for Golden Boy Promotions in Los Angeles on Saturday night. What's the prognosis for Oritiz and can Golden Boy save face on the show that will stream on DAZN?Finally, T.J. has predictions and goes over the wagering odds on all the bouts, including is Berlanga enticing to get another early KO on his resume'?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices