Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

The mysterious and unsolved decade old murder of boxing legend Hector "Macho" Camacho has developments. And, we are ready to update that and talk fights this Friday and Saturday nights on the latest "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes documentary filmmaker Eric Drath who produced and directed the documentary "Macho...the story of Hector Camacho" that debuted in late 2020. T.J. and Eric go over the developments from this week in Camacho's home island of Puerto Rico, as five suspects have been arrested and charged with Camacho being shot to death in a car outside a night club in 2012. Drath has great insight on the case and more on the whole Camacho story.Then, T.J. welcomes Gio Marquez, the 21 year old son of former two division world champ Raul Marquez, as Gio makes his pro boxing debut on Showtime Friday night. The younger Marquez is a national "Golden Gloves" champion last year and has now turned professional. His dad, who's a commentator for Showtime Boxing will be in Gio's corner in this bout.T.J. has more on that card and also the Matchroom Boxing Satuday night show in Nottingham, England. That's where Engand's Leigh Wood battles unbeaten Irishman Michael Conlan in a 12 round Featherweight bout for their main event.Get all the info and preview and some fight picks, too, on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | IPVanish.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking forward to an exciting weekend of fights in the smaller weight classes, including Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez taking on "El Rey" Julio Cesar Martinez in the Matchroom Boxing main event. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to discuss that bout, the news of the week and more with his guests on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.T.J. welcomes Todd Grisham of the DAZN play by play call of Chocolatito-Martinez for Saturday night. Todd gives insight and perspective on what on paper looks like an action packed bout. The guys also discuss future Hall of Famer Canelo Alvarez readying to fight Russian Dimitry Bivol in early April..Then, T.J. brings back Gayle Falkenthal of CommDigiNews.com and NYFights.com to also go over Saturday night's card in her hometown of San Diego. And, she gives a prediction on what she thinks will happen with that battle between these two small warriors.Having previously worked with Dimitry Bivol, Gayle has insight on him and his situation as a Russian with the country's invasion of Ukraine. She and T.J. also go over the odds and picks on the fights this weekend.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get ready for a weekend of championship fights from Scotland to Las Vegas and back to London on this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to go over the news of the week, including how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could be affecting the proposed Unified Heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua?And, TJ welcome to board David Payne aka "the boxing writer" of his site boxingwriter.co.UK over in England to give his insight on that situation and also help preview the fights.That includes, the Saturday night Undisputed Junior Welterweight Title defense of four belt Champion Josh Taylor of Scotland. Taylor "The Tartan Tornado" has returned to his home country and will fight in Glasgow against England's Jack Catterall in a scheduled 12-round main event to be shown Primetime in the U.K. and Saturday afternoon in the United States. Will Taylor look impressive and garner an even bigger fight later in 2022 and perhaps with World Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford? TJ and David explore.TJ also previews the Showtime boxing Las Vegas Card Saturday night that features unbeaten in New York contender Chris Colbert in a WBA Jr. Lightweight Eliminator fight and has a couple of other intriguing undercard bouts, on the Vegas strip, too.And, there's also a Sunday night London title fight card that features Britain's Lawrence Okolie defending the WBO Cruiserweight World Championship in a scheduled 12-rounder for Matchroom Boxing!We go over the odds and make some fight picks on the cards for the weekend!Here it all is part of 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

We're ready for another weekend of the fights in February, but first, we'll try to get to the bottom of who's fighting Canelo Alvarez in May and also, will another March prominent title fight just be delayed by injury or is it off all together? We are ready to break it down on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast"Host T.J. Rives returns with insight, analysis and up to the minute info with Keith Idec, Sr. Writer/Columnist, for Boxingscene.com. Keith details the latest on Alvarez and whether the future Hall of Famer will meet WBA Light Heavyweight champ, Russian Dimitry Bivol in Vegas in May? Or, will Canelo still potentially fight WBC Middleweight title holder Jermall Charlo?Keith also has more the currently delayed Jermell Charlo (twin brother)- Brian Castano fight scheduled for March. Will Castano's arm injury just delay things a little while or will the fight have to be scrapped? T.J. gives his input on whom he'd like to see fight Charlo soon, if Castano cannot.Then, the guys go over the fight cards this weekend, including the battle in England of former world champs, Amir Khan and Kell Brook. They'll fight the main event for Boxxer Promotions and SKY Sports in England Saturday afternoon U.S. time. Also, in action Saturday night in his hometown of Tiajuana, Mexico is unbeaten, hard punching WBO Middleweight contender Jaime Munguia fighting aginst D'Mitrius Ballard of the U.S. in the Golden Boy Promotions main event.T.J. goes over the odds and his picks for the weekend, as well.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | Manscaped.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | StableDuel.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a solid return to the ring for former World Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman last Saturday night and we're ready to recap that. Plus, we re-live one of boxing's greatest upsets on this week's edition of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Host TJ Rives is back to go over Thurman's 12-round decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas last weekend. Thurman is hoping to get back into the World Welterweight Title picture after a two-and-a-half year layoff. And, TJ welcomes in Antione Williams from "Greatest of All Time Boxing Promotions," who was ringside for the Thurman bout.Antoine gives his analysis of what he saw in person and what's next for Thurman? Would it be Unified World Welterweight Champion Errol Spence or perhaps for one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world in Terence Crawford?Then TJ and Antione go over the anniversary of one of the great Heavyweight stunners of all time, as James Buster Douglas knockout the seemingly invincible Mike Tyson in Tokyo Japan 32 years ago this weekend. Just how did Douglas do it? TJ and Antione have thoughts on the magnitude of the upset.The guys also go over the one prominent fight card this weekend, which takes place in London as former World Middleweight champ Daniel Jacobs fights English contender John Ryder in a 168-pound main event from Matchroom Boxing..Hear it all on the big fight weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a brand new edition of the only boxing show you need for the news, fight previews and of course, picks against the lines on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Canobbio of his own successful show "Inside Boxing Live" found on Fubo Sports, Youtube and more. The guys are ready to go over the news of the week, including a couple of big battles that are now set for the upcoming short termAnd, they also discuss the three prominent fight cards from London to Phoenix to Las Vegas coming Saturday night. That includes, the return to the ring of former world Welterweight title holder Keith "One Time" Thurman. Thurman is back after a 2 1/2 year layoff from his first pro loss to future Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao.How will Thurman look in the ring with a tough, sturdy opponent in Mario Barrios in Las Vegas? We're about to find out.The guys also reminisce on the upcoming 32nd anniversary of James "Buster" Douglas stunning and kayoing Mike Tyson in February 1990. Dan's father Bob was at ringside in Tokyo for CompuBox and HBO Sports to witness first hand the upset.Finally, T.J. and Dan make some fight picks with the lines on the Thurman main event, plus, England's popular contender Chris Eubank, Jr. is headlining in London. And, there's an intriguing WBC Super Flyweight title bout between veteran Carlos Cuadras and up and comer Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez in Phoenix, as well.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

We get ready for the final weekend in January and a world Cruiserweight title fight in Ohio involving legendary Don King as the promoter. And host TJ Rives is ready to get insight from a Hall of Fame fighter, who will be on the call Saturday on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast"First, welcomes former World Lightweight champion Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini up first to discuss the WBC Cruiserweight Championship fight between two Africans, champion "Junior" Makabu of Congo and Thabiso Mchunu of South Africa in a scheduled 12 rounder.Mancini gives the preview of that bout and also the WBA "regluar" Heavyweight title fight between unbeaten Floridian Trevor Bryan and little known challenger, Jonathan Guidry of Louisiana . Plus it's a bit of a homecoming for Mancini, who from nearby Youngstown, Ohio, with the ninety-year-old King bringing his "Return to Greatness" show Saturday night back to his home state.Next up, TJ talks the trainer/cornerman for former World Welterweight Champion Keith "One Time" Thurman. Dan Birmingham is back aboard on the podcast to give insight into Thurman's training after nearly a two-and-a-half year layoff. The Florida native Thurman gets set to take on Mario Barrios in a Fox Sports pay-per-view next Saturday night in Las Vegas. Birmingham talks about Thurman's preparation and mindset for the upcoming battle with the Texan Barrios.Finally, TJ is joined over in England by David Payne (aka "The Boxing Writer") Payne has great historical perspective and insight, especially on the Heavyweight division.He and TJ discuss all of the news of the week and whether former Unified Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will "step aside" from fighting his rematch with Alexander Usyk.That would be so Usyk could fight WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, next. Or, will Joshua go ahead and fight Usyk himself?What does this also mean for a possible fight between Fury and fellow English Countryman Dillian Whyte to be happening this Spring? Payne gives his takes and answers.Hear it all including fight picks on the championship fight card in Ohio, as part of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Etc!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A world title fight in Atlantic City, New Jersey headlines in the boxing world this weekend and host T.J. Rives is ready to talk all about it on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast"T.J. first goes over the news of the week, which includes the upcoming World Bantamweight Unification proposed bout between Japan's Naoya "The Monster" Inoue battling 39 year old Filipino Nonito Donaire for their world titles potentially in April. Also, what's the latest with the Heavyweight division and will WBC champ Tyson Fury fight England's Dillian Whyte next or someone else, in a potential non-title bout?Then, T.J. welcomes Carlos Toro of CarlosToroMedia.com and his own Youtube boxing weekly show. Carlos gives his takes on the news of the week. And, then, he assesses the Gary Russell off a near two year delay in this title defense against Mark Magsayo of the Philippines in the 12 round main event on Showtime. Carlos also has thoughts on the undercard and fighters to watchFinally, T.J. goes over the card in Atlantic City with the odds and gives some gambling advice.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's drama outside of the ring on the latest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast," as WBO World Welterweight champion Terence Crawford is suing Bob Arum/Top Rank Boxing for monetary damages claiming "racial bias" against him among other charges. And, we are ready to go over all of it with a special guest joining us.Host T.J. Rives welcomes Dan Lust of the Geragos Law Firm and the New York School of Law to give his expert insight into the unbeaten Crawford's filing in Nevada in Civil Court. Isn't Crawford's real motivation here to get a hefty financial settlement? Lust, who also hosts his own "Conduct Detrimental" Podcast about sports law, also gets into the Bob Arum response and whether the case might be dismissed or not?Then, T.J. goes over the upcoming WBO World Light Heavyweight Title bout slated for Saturday night in Verona, NY, as Joe Smith Jr. defends his belt for the first time in a matchup against late replacement Steve Geffrard of Florida in the 12 round main event on ESPN. Will Smith, 27-3, 21 KOs score a quick KO or will Geffrard, 18-2 provide a challenge having taking the fight on 9 days notice after the previous opponent tested positive for Covid 19?Also, the co feature fight on the Top Rank card in New York is Abraham 'Super" Nova of Puerto Rico putting his 20-0 Featherweight record on the line vs. William Encarnacion in a scheduled 10 rounder.T.J. has the odds and fight picks, as well.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a brand new year and we're ready to get rolling in the ring and on "the Big Fight Weekend Podcast" with a Showtime Boxing "ShoBox" prospect fight card in Orlando, FL Friday night.Host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. Writer Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com to go over the news of the first week of the year in boxing. This includes the making of the upcoming trilogy fight between Super Flyweight Champs Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada for March. Those guys fought arguably the fight of the year in March of 2021 with Estrada winning a narrow split decision..They also talk the decision of former Unified Heavyweight World Champ Anthony Joshua to dump his long time trainer Rob McCracken prior to an upcoming rematch later this year with new champ Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine. Will the switch in the corner make a difference for Joshua to try to get his belts back for a second time in a Usyk rematch later this year?Next up, T.J. welcomes Brian Campbell of Showtime Sports to preview their "ShoBox" fight card Friday night in Orlando, as unbeaten Featherweights Luis Nunez of the Dominican Republic and Carlos Arrieta of Puerto Rico battle in the main event. It's the 21st season starting up for "ShoBox" series that has constantly shown up and coming future world champs early in their careers. Plus Brian Campbell is now on the broadcast with Hall of Fame play by play man Barry Tompkins on the call.Finally, T.J. and Marquis go over the ShoBox three fight card with odds and predictions for "short term investment" purposes.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support for this episode – WynnBet | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've come to the end of 2021 and it's time to hand out the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" end of the year awards for Fighter, Fight and KO of the Year!Host T.J. Rives is back with Marquis Johns Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com and special guest, Abe Gonzalez of NYFights.com to go over their choices and reasons why.Is the Fighter of the year unanimous for Undisputed Super Middleweight world champ Canelo Alvarez or is there someone like WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, who's just as deserving?The guys also talk Fight and Knockout of the Year, as well and they disagree on these, too!Then, T.J. Marquis and Abe go over the Premier Boxing Champions Saturday night fight card PPV from South Florida, as "King Kong" Luis Ortiz battles Charles Martin in the Heavyweight main event.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | TickPick.com/SGP | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Christmas Eve edition of the show with host T.J. Rives back to talk Jake Paul's rematch KO of Tyron Woodley in Tampa last weekend and more on "the Big Fight Weekend Podcast."T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com back on to discuss that fight card and all the other ones from last weekend from England to San Antonio to Minneapolis.The guys are also joined by Peter Blake, radio/internet sports host from the Tampa Bay area, as Peter became part of the Paul post-fight "circus" when he offered Peter a Rolex watch for being part of the Q & A and asked him a question. Peter recounts that story and gives more insight into the scene at the downtown Tampa arena.Finally, T.J. and Marquis are back to talk about the news of the week, including former World Welterweight Champ Keith Thurman returning in February. And, they go over the Premier Boxing Champions fight card on Christmas Night in Newark, NJ featuring Vito Mielnicki Jr. in the main event. And, they make some gambling picks on those fights.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | TickPick.com/SGP | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we head to the second to last weekend of 2021 there are still plenty of Boxing cards all over the globe, including the latest Jake Paul PPV and host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to discuss and preview them on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast!First up, T.J. and Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com are back to discuss last weekend's action including Lightweight contender Vasiliy Lomachenko's decision win at MSG, Nonito Donaire's defense of his Bantamweight World Title at age 39 and more!Then, the guys turn to the news of the week, including the restricting of fans due to Covid 19 surging to see Friday night's Light Heavyweight World Title Fight between Russian Artur Beterbiev and Marcus Browne of the U.S. in Montreal. Does this mean "bubble shows" with no fans are coming back in the near term?Next, T.J. welcomes back David Payne aka "The Boxing Writer" from the U.K. and his site boxingwriter.co.uk. David aboard to provide insight on the KO by unbeaten, rising Welterweight Conor Benn lat Saturday in Liverpool, England. The son of former two division world champ Nigel Benn is moving towards a world title shot, but how soon? David also gives his insight and thoughts on when we'll see WBC Heavyweight Champ Tyson Fury again, in the ring and will it be against fellow Englishman Dillian Whyte or someone else?Finally, Marquis rejoins T.J. to go over all the fight cards this weekend. That includes the most prominent one in terms of interest as Jake Paul takes on former UFC champ Tyron Woodley in a rematch of their August showdown. Will Woodley have something for the unbeaten Youtube star this second bout or will Paul continue to reign over the collection of "non-boxers" he continues to fight?Plus, thoughts on the undercard that includes women's world Featherweight champ, Amanda Serrano in action in the co-feature. Serrano is regarded as one of the top two female fighters in the U.S. and is slated to battle Irish Undisputed Lightweight champ Katie Taylor next year.Get all the analysis and fight picks for all the action on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | TickPick.com/SGP | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another exciting weekend of bouts from the East coast to the West coast of the U.S. and into England and even, the UAE, too. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to discuss it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast"T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, back aboard to help recap last weekend's action and look ahead to all the top bouts. Plus, the guys are joined by boxing insider Steve Kim of the "3 Knockdown Rule Podcast" that he hosts with Mario Lopez. Steve has covered the sport for over 20 years and provides great insight.Off the Devin Haney decision win over JoJo Diaz in Vegas last Saturday, does Steve think that means Haney will fight Undisputed champ George Kambosos in Australia next? What about Vasiliy Lomachenko (former Undisputed 135 lb. champ), who's in action in a non-title fight in NYC on ESPN Saturday night? Will it be Loma and Kambosos next, instead?Also, the guys discuss the futures of Gerovonta Davis and Ryan Garcia at the jammed pack Lightweight division, too.T.J. and Marquis close the show by making fight predictions with the odds, including on Nonito Donaire's WBC Bantamweight title defense in California on Showtime and Conor Benn's non-title Welterweight contender bout in Liverpool, England Saturday afternoon U.S. time, too.Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | TickPick.com/SGP | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io/SGPN | BettorFantasy.com/SGPNLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekend of Lightweight title showdowns in both Las Vegas Saturday and then, a rare Sunday night PPV in L.A. And, we have some intriguing guests join us to break it all down for the latest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. writer Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com to get ready for the Devin Haney vs. JoJo Diaz Saturday night WBC Lightweight title bout in Las Vegas and then, the Sunday battle in L.A. between three division world champ Gervonta Davis and late replacement, Mexican contender, Issac Cruz.The guys are joined by Jake Donovan of Boxingscene.com who will be covering/writing about the Haney/Diaz battle ringside. Jake gives insight on what's potentially next for the winner. And with George Kambosos having upset Teofimo Lopez last week for all the 135 lb. titles, is Haney a viable opponent to go to Australia to fight him? T.J. Marquis and Jake also go over Davis vs. Cruz, as well and whether Cruz can hang with Davis' power (23 KOs in 25 straight wins).?Next, T.J. discusses the Kambosos 12 round thrilling win over Lopez last Saturday further with Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora of DAZN streaming. Sergio, a former world middleweight contender, was on the call of the Australian's upset when and has insight on how he did it. Plus, Mora, Todd Grisham and Chris Mannix are on all the call for Haney Diaz Saturday night.Then, Marquis rejoins T.J. to go over the fight cards Saturday and Sunday and give out some fight picks for "short term investment purposes," as well. Do they like Haney? Will it go the distance? How soon might Davis KO Cruz??Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io | BettorFantasy.com/sgpnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recap of an impressive World Welterweight title win by Terence Crawford and previews of two title more world title fights this weekend are part of the latest Big Fight Weekend Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, to discuss Crawford's biggest win as a Welterweight yet, as he impressively stopped the former champion Porter in the 10th round last Saturday night in Las Vegas. What's next for Crawford either at Welterweight or moving up to Jr. Middleweight next year?Then, the guys turn their attention to the two championship fight cards taking place in New York City and Las Vegas for Saturday night. First, at the Hulu Theater next to Madison Square Garden it's the Undisputed Lightweight showdown between unbeaten champ Teofimo Lopez and IBF #1 contender George Kambosos of Australia. Get the odds, and the insight from the guys on this one.And, next, it's a Saturday night battle for Super Bantamweight supremacy as two action packed champions Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton battle in Las Vegas to see who's the top fighter at 122 lbs. Will Philly's Fulton become the latest prominent champ from that famous fight city? Or will the Californian Figueroa pull the upset in Vegas?Get all the insight, and fight picks on "Big Fight Weekend" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io | BettorFantasy.com/sgpnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's one of the most highly anticipated fights of the end of 2021 as unbeaten WBO World Welterweight Champ Terence Crawford puts his title on the line against for WBC champ, Shawn Porter, Saturday in Las Vegas on ESPN PPV. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to preview it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."First, T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com to go over all the news of the week. This includes the shocker that Canelo Alvarez will be looking to move up to Cruiserweight (22 more lbs.) for his next proposed bout in May. Plus, the WBC at its convention decided NOT to force Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury to defend against fellow countryman and #1 contender, Dillian Whyte... at least for now.Then, T.J. brings back T.C. Martin from "The T.C. Martin Show" in Las Vegas. The 5 Day a week host out there has tremendous insight into the Crawford-Porter matchup. and he will be ringside for all the action at the Mandalay Bay Hotel's "Michelob Ultra Arena" Saturday night. What are T.C. thoughts and predictions on whether Crawford gets another key title defense or will Porter get arguably the biggest upset win of his career?Finally, Marquis is back to give his analysis and prediction on Crawford-Porter and the undercard from Top Rank Boxing and ESPN+. Marquis also goes over the Matchroom Boxing world title card in New Hampshire on Friday night that features WBO Middleweight champ, Demetrius Andrade defending his title in the main event. There are also three other world title fights on the undercard, as well. We go over odds and make some picks.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | PrizePicks.com code “SGP” | SoBet.io | BettorFantasy.com/sgpnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off another impressive championship KO, Canelo Alvarez is now the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champ and we're ready to discuss it all and talk fights this weekend on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com Marquis Johns and they are joined right away by Michael Rueda of Vegas Sports Today for all of the takes on Canelo's 11th round TKO of previously unbeaten Caleb Plant. Michael also gives insight on what fight he thinks will be next for Alvarez in May of 2022 and is that fighter in action this weekend?Next, Marquis and T.J. go over the news of the week, including Jake Paul's Tampa press conference for his December PPV fight there with England's Tommy Fury. And Tyson Fury having elbow surgery after his WBC Heavyweight title win over Deontay Wilder.The guys also go over the fight cards in Phoenix, as David Benavidez looks to solidify his standing as a top contender at Super Middleweight and maybe, fight Canelo. Benavidez headlines the Showtime card in Phoenix. Also, England's Kid Galahad defends the IBF Featherweight title there on Saturday, And, top Middleweight contender, Jaime Munguia of Mexico, is in action in Anaheim, CA, Saturday night, too.Get all the previews and the guys have some wagering angles/info, as well.It's all part of "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | PrizePicks.com code | BettorFantasy.com/sgpnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's one of the most anticipated fights of 2021 as four division world champ, Canelo Alvarez gets set to go for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Title Saturday night in Vegas, when he takes on unbeaten Caleb Plant in a scheduled 12 rounder on PPV. And, host T.J. Rives is ready for the full preview, with analysis and of course, some betting advice on this historic bout.First, up is Showtime Boxing Hall of Fame fight analyst Al Bernstein, who has great insight on the. magnitude of this bout. Al will be on the call as Canelo tries to become the first fighter at 168 lb. to own all four world titles. Does Caleb Plant have a legit shot to win and how? Al gives us the insight.Then, it's a roundtable with more on Alvarez-Plant, as Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com and T.C. Martin of the five day a week "TC Martin Show" in Las Vegas jump aboard. Get their thoughts on this battle and Canelo's place in history, especially with an impressive win or not.Plus, T.J. Marquis and T.C. debate how Canelo would have fared against one of the all time Middleweight greats from the 80s, Marvelous Marvin Hagler? Some good discussion on comparing him to Canelo.Marquis and T.J. conclude with the important fight schedule for this weekend and give some odds and betting advice too!It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode – WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The month of October is closing out and we are ready to preview the final fight weekend of it with hosts TJ Rives and guests on "The Big Fight Weekend podcast."TJ welcomes Marquis Johns, senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com and special guests Keith idec, senior writer columnist for Boxingscene.com to go over the news the week and preview the fight cards this weekend.The guys discuss first the impressive win by unbeaten Shakur Stevenson to capture the WBO Jr. Lightweight title in Atlanta last Saturday by stoppage over Jamel Herring. Just how good was Stevenson and what's his future, etc.?Next, it's the cancellation of the Heavyweight Contender bout that had been scheduled for London Saturday night as British WBC top contender Dillian Whyte, who mysteriously has a "shoulder injury" prior to fighting Sweden's Otto Wallin. Of course everyone knows that the real motivation is that white wants to fight WBC Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, next and get a much bigger publicity/payday bout.Keith has great insight, including if the WBC might allow Fury to bypass fighting Whyte and fight someone else in early 2022?Then the discussion turns to the Welterweight fights that will headline the Showtime Networks / PBC Fight Card Saturday night from Las Vegas. Keith is on hand as unbeaten Philadelphia Welterweight Jaron "Boots" Ennis is in action in the co-feature. Then, WBA top ranked Jamal James will fight unbeaten Radzhab Butaev in the main event. What is the future for both Ennis and James, if they are victorious?Finally, TJ and Marquis come back in to give their predictions and fight picks on all the cards this weekend, from London to New York and Vegas, including a little gambling advice.Hear it all on the big fight weekend podcast and make sure to follow / subscribe on Apple podcast, Spotify, Google, etc!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Prediction Strike code "SGPN"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an intriguing WBO World Junior Lightweight Title fight in Atlanta Saturday night and we are ready to preview Jamel Herring defending against rising star Shakur Stevenson on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by Sr. writer for BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, and right off the bat, they welcome the WBO champ Herring to the show to preview the bout. Herring is set to make his third title defense, but Stevenson is 10 years younger and many believe will beat Herring.Next, the guys bring aboard boxing writer/analyst Gayle Falkenthal from San Diego. She recaps the win last weekend there by WBO Featherweight champ, Emanuel Navarrete. Gayle also weighs in on the Herring-Stevenson matchup and why she believes that the underdog Herring has a great shot to win.Finally, T.J. and Marquis go over the odds for the fight card in Atlanta and give their picks, including the intriguing 10 1/2 round "Under/Over" for the main event.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Prediction Strike code "SGPN"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a tremendous WBC Heavyweight Title fight last Saturday night and host T.J. Rives and his guests are back to discuss Fury-Wilder III and make some other fight picks too on "the Big Fight Weekend Podcast"First, it's a roundtable with Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com and T.C. Martin from Las Vegas and the five day a week "TC Martin Show" in the desert. Both guys were live at the T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas strip for Fury's 11th round KO. They have their insight on why Fury won emphatically again, despite being knocked down twice in the 4th round, but recovering?Marquis and T.C. also give thoughts on whether at 36 years old now, is Wilder through for the biggest fights? Also, where does Fury go next and in the USA or Britain for the next defense?Then, T.J. and Marquis go over the fight cards of prominence this weekend from San Diego to Fresno, CA to England and more. The Top Rank Boxing/ESPN+ show has WBO Featherweight World Champ, hard punching Emanuel Navaratte of Mexico in the main event. The guys have odds and picks on all of it!Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDownload the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Prediction Strike codeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the biggest fight of 2021 to date, as after a year wait WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury puts his version of the world title on the line against former champ, Deontay Wilder, in Las Vegas on Saturday night. And, we are ready to preview it on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with Sr. Writer for BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, to give insight analysis and betting advice on the third showdown between these two. After their first bout in December 2018 was declared a draw, Wilder gave Fury a February 2020 rematch. The "Gypsy King" scored the upset with 7th round TKO domination of "the Bronze Bomber."T.J. and Marquis welcome T.C. Martin of the "T.C. Martin Show" hear five days a week in Las Vegas, who is giving perspective on this one from desert. T.C. also makes clear that he thinks Wilder has almost no chance to defeat Fury in this third fight. There is plenty of discussion on the odds and which fighter the guys might be leaning towards for Saturday night.Then, T.J. brings aboard David Payne from England, aka "The Boxing Writer" of Boxingwriter.co.uk, and they go over the important storylines for this matchup. David has a strong belief that Fury will end this third bout with Wilder even earlier than a year and a half ago. Hear his reasons and the discussion on the pod.Finally, T.J. and Marquis finish up with their predictions, betting angles and the fights to watch on a lengthy undercard Saturday evening before the main event.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDownload the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Prediction Strike codeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the upset last Saturday night in London of Unified Heavyweight champ, Anthony Joshua by Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk, host T.J. Rives and Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com are ready to recap it and look to the future for the Heavyweights.The guys also welcome Abraham Gonzalez of NYFights.com to give his thoughts and analysis on Usyk's upset decision win on Joshua's home turf that has the boxing world buzzing. What's next for the unbeaten Ukrainian? An immediate rematch with Joshua or perhaps, an Undisputed title fight with the winner of the WBC third showdown of Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder October 9th?They also go over the not surprising announcement that , for now, eight division world champ and future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao has decided to retire, as he runs for the Presidency of his native Philippines next May. Do Marquis and Abe agree that it's the end for "Pac-man" or might there be one more fight in his short future?T.J. and Marquis also go over the limited fight cards world wide this weekend and look ahead to the betting odds for Fury-Wilder next week.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDownload it the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | Oddscrowd.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're ready to close out the final weekend of September with one of the biggest fights of 2021, as Unified Heavyweight champ, Anthony Joshua of England, battles unbeaten former Cruiserweight World champ, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.T.J. Rives and his guests are ready to go for this showdown in front of over 60,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.First, he and Marquis Johns, Sr. writer of BigFightWeekend.com, go over the news of the week. That includes future Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao, declaring his run for the presidency of the Philippines. Does this mean his boxing career is finished? Also the guys discuss whether the Lightweight world title fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos will be happening in 10 days or delayed, again, or not all???Then, we go across the Atlantic to England and get a great preview of Joshua-Usyk from David Payne, aka. "the boxing writer" and his site boxingwriter.co.uk. David gives his thoughts on how Usyk can upset the champion Joshua? And, just how much anticipation there is for Joshua to return in front of a massive crowd and try to deliver a KO.Finally, Marquis rejoins T.J. to give his thoughts and predictions on Joshua-Usyk and whether A.J. gets a win early, late or not all? They also go over the odds on this Heavyweight title fight and what is the play on the under/over of 9 1/2 rounds?Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDownload it the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | Oddscrowd.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of the show, it's time for T.J. and his guests to get a little nostalgic, as two huge fight anniversaries happened four decades ago this week with Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fightweekend.com, and historian Lee Groves of RingTV.com and his own boxing history books to the show.The guys discuss "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali recapturing the Heavyweight title for a second time, when he defeated Leon Spinks in a rematch in the Louisiana Superdome in 1978. Lee gives great perspective on how Ali got "the magic back" for one more night. They also go over the anniversary of Leonard's epic World Welterweight title win over unbeaten Thomas "Hit man" Hearns the same week but three years later in 1981 in Las Vegas.It was part of the "Four Kings" who ruled the middle divisions of boxing in the late 70s through the early 90s with Robert Duran and Marvin Hagler. And, they became the wealthiest non-Heavyweights ever in doing so.Finally, T.J. and Marquis go over the limited fight cards for the weekend that was supposed to have Canelo Alvarez going for Super Middleweight supremacy but its delayed until November. Still, there are a couple of Premier Boxing Champions cards on back to back nights in Bakersfield, CA that Marquis has insight on for fans.Hear it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDownload it the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | Oddscrowd.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of our boxing show and preview, host T.J. Rives and guests return to discuss the return Saturday night of former Undisputed Heavyweight Evander Holyfield at age 58 to fight in eight round bout against former UFC Light Heavyweight champ, Vitor BelfortFirst, T.J. welcomes Keith Idec of Boxing Scene to discuss the Holyfield return. And, let's just say Keith, who's been covering the sport for over 20 years, doesn't hold back on fear for Holyfield's safety. The guys also discuss the controversial Friday night fight card in Arizona, where WBC Featherweight champ, Oscar Valdez, has failed a pre-fight drug test for a banned substance but is still being allowed to keep his title and fight.Then, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com, is aboard with his thoughts on the Holyfield bout in Florida and whether it will be a debacle. And, also he and T.J. go over predictions and odds, including the Friday ESPN show and more.Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comSIGN UP for the $100,000 NFL Week One Freeroll EXCLUSIVELY on the SGPN appDownload it today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | Oddscrowd.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much longer will the boxing public "buy into" Youtuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, headlining on PPV and what about the intriguing fight card in Leeds, England Saturday? We cover it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back to cover Paul's decision win in Cleveland over former MMA fighter, Tyron Woodley, that headlined the Showtime pay per view. T.J. welcomes Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, to discuss that card from last Sunday night. And, they are joined by Boxing reporter/host, Carlos Toro, who was there in attendance. Toro gives his insight on what the arena atmosphere of 16,000 was like, the impressive undercard for the PPV and could a more skilled boxer have beaten Paul, if not knocked him out, last Sunday?The three guys then go over the Matchroom Boxing card in Leeds, England for Saturday night there (Saturday afternoon U.S. time). The main event has a Featherweight non-title rematch between England's Josh Warrington and Mexico's Mauricio Lara. Lara stunned the unbeaten Warrington with a KO earlier this year and now the Brit wants revenge. Also on the card is Women's Undisputed Lightweight Champ and one of the most prominent female fighters in the world, Katie Taylor. And unbeaten English Welterweight Conor Benn, the son of former World Champ Nigel Benn, is also in action on the undercard.T.J. and Marquis go over the fights with the odds and make predictions on the England show.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comSIGN UP for the $100,000 NFL Week One Freeroll EXCLUSIVELY on the SGPN appDownload it today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/review.Support for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | Oddscrowd.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the latest edition of our show and host T.J. Rives is ready to go over the latest in the "sweet science" and get in a full preview of the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley PPV card from Cleveland, OH, on Sunday night.As always, T.J. is joined by Sr. Writer fo the site, Marquis Johns and their special guest is Dan Canobbio of Compubox (punch stats) and his popular show "Inside Boxing Live" airing on Pluto TV and Fubo Sports.T.J., Marquis and Dan first go over the Yordenis Ugas upset of Manny Pacquiao last Saturday night, one more time. Dan gives his thoughts on whether Pac-man is done? And, what's next in the Welterweight division?Then, the guys turn to the most prominent fight card of the weekend, as former actor turned YouTube famous, Jake Paul is back in the boxing ring. Paul will fight for the fourth time professionally and is again taking on a non-boxer in former UFC Welterweight champ, Tyron Woodley.The two will square off in the Showtime main event and it's a chance for Paul to increase his credibility somewhat if he scores another big win. Then again, he's younger, taller and heavier than Woodley and some think this is a farce, again, from the word "go." Dan gives some thoughts on all of it.Finally, T.J. and Marquis breakdown the whole Paul-Woodley fight card and what fighters to watch. And, they go over the betting odds, including the plays on props and under/overs, as well.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comCheck out all of the SGPN 2021 NFL & College Football Preview in the SGPN app - Download it today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/reviewSupport for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday night in Vegas Cuban-born Welterweight champ, Yordenis Ugas, upset future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision in what could've been "Pac-man's" final fight.Host T.J. Rives and Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, are back to discuss it all, including under what circumstances the near 43 year old Filipino legend might still fight, once more?Plus, the guys give you more on how Ugas did what he did Saturday, how the judges all actually scored a big time fight right for once and how Ugas now has a "Golden Ticket" for a huge future fight or two for the most money he's made in his life.And, the guys discuss more on being correct on the one prop bet for the Pacquiao fight that they were advising, as ell.Get all the breakdown, insight and analysis on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comCheck out all of the SGPN 2021 NFL & College Football Preview in the SGPN app - Download it today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/reviewSupport for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are ready for one of the top names in boxing over the last 20 years to make his return to the ring after a two year absence Saturday, as Manny Pacquiao headlines a Vegas PPV. And, we will discuss it all on the latest edition of "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by BigFightWeekend.com Sr. Writer, Marquis Johns and special guests from Las Vegas to give you what you need to know, including wagering info, about Pacquiao taking on Cuban Born Welterweight title holder, Yordenis Ugas.First the guys welcome Ray Flores of Premier Boxing Champions and their coverage of the Pacquiao-Ugas battle Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Flores has already done some pre-fight hosting for the press conferences and now, will call the fight for the Fox Sports International audience coming up. Ray has insight on the fighters and the sub-plot that at 42 years old, this could be "Pac-man's" last bout?T.J. and Marquis also discuss the recently agreed to bout between another future Hall of Famer, Canelo Alvarez, now fighting IBF Super Middleweight Champ, Caleb Plant, in November. It didn't look like this bout would happen, but now it will. The guys give their thoughts and insight on why it got rescheduled for later this year.Then, T.C. Martin in Las Vegas of the "T.C. Martin Show' heard five days a week on Vegas radio and on all platforms, is back aboard. T.C. has 20 years experience covering the biggest bouts, will be at ringside Saturday night and gives his thoughts on Pacquiao-Ugas and some gambling advice, too. This includes which prop in the PPV main event, he's looking strongest at.Then, T.J. and Marquis go over the odds and picks, once more for Saturday night.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchDiscuss - Slack | RedditRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comCheck out all of the SGPN 2021 NFL & College Football Preview in the SGPN app - Download it today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating/reviewSupport for this episode - WynnBet | PropSwap.com code “SGP” | Pickswise.com | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got a tremendous weekend of fights set for Saturday from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Carson, California to the London, England, suburbs. And, we're ready to break it all down on the latest "Big Fight Weekend."Host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. Writer from BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, to go over the news of the week and bring on special guest, Crystina Poncher of Top Rank Boxin/ESPN's play by play call of the Saturday night Joshua Franco-Andrew Moloney third fight for the WBA Super Flyweight title in Oklahoma.The last Franco-Moloney bout ended in controversy and a "no decision" late last year, now the Australian Moloney wants his title back that the Texan Franco took from him by dominating him in fight one. Crystina gives her insight on that, the fight card and the fact that she and WBO Women's Featherweight champ, Mikaela Mayer, will become the first women's duo to do live play by play of a men's championship fight. This as they call the bout on the ESPN International feed (outside of the U.S. and Canada).T.J. and Marquis have the latest on Unified Welterweight Champ Errol Spence having to withdraw from fighting legend Manny Pacquiao next weekend due to an eye injury. This means that Cuban Yordenis Ugas will replace Spence on the August 21st PPV. The guys discuss that matchup.They also preview and have the odds/fight picks for the WBO World Bantamweight title bout in California on Showtime cable, as John Riel Casimero of the Philippines defends against another Cuban born star- GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX in a scheduled 12 rounder.T.J. and Marquis also preview and have picks on unbeaten Welterweight Vergil Ortiz of Texas who is 17-0 with 17 KO's fighting a veteran contender. And, the Matchroom Boxing show from just outside of London where two Light Heavyweights clash in the main event.Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Download the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's arguably a bigger weekend for U.S. fight fans in the amateur ranks as two USA Men's Boxers will fight for Gold at the year delayed Tokyo Olympics Sunday. We cover that and the two prominent professional fight cards in Minneapolis and the London on Saturday, as part of "The Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. Writer, Marquis Johns, to briefly recap last weekend's action and discuss all the news of the week. That includes little known Heavyweight Jonnie Rice upsetting previously unbeaten Michael Coffie by TKO in the Premier Boxing Champions main event last week in New Jersey. How did the late replacement score the stunner?Then, the guys debate whether four division world champ, Canelo Alvarez, will ever settle on an opponent for September 18th or not? What's going on with eight division world champ Manny Pacquiao and his former management company in L.A. suing him and wanting to try to stop his mega-PPV fight coming August 21st with World Welterweight champ, Errol Spence? Plus, what happened when tickets went on sale online for Unified Heavyweight Champ Anthony Joshua's upcoming September fight with Oleksandr Usyk? It was ugly and humorous at the same time.Next, T.J. and Marquis discuss the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics boxing. We already have one Silver Medalist in Featherweight Duke Ragan. Can Lightweight Keyshawn Davis and Super Heavyweight Richard Torrez get the Gold in their separate Sunday final matches? We go over the chances.Then, the guys go over the odds for the fights in Minnesota on Fox Sports Saturday night and the bouts earlier in the day on the Matchroom Boxing show that features -300 Fave Kid Galahad trying to win the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title in the main event. Does Jazza Dickens have realistic chance at the upset? We discuss.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast"Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's almost soap opera-like with World Super Middleweight Champ Canelo Alvarez and whether he will be fighting in September and against whom? However, host T.J. Rives is back with his guests to decipher that and take a look at the pro fight cards Saturday in Newark, NJ and suburban London, England. Plus, they'll be going over Olympic boxing for the USA, as well.First, T.J. and Sr. Writer of Bigfightweekend.com, Marquis Johns, discuss the latest with the future Hall of Famer Canelo and whether his proposed fight with IBF 168 lb. Caleb Plant of the U.S. for September 18th is happening or not?The guys also take a look at whom else Canelo will potentially be fighting, including a Russian Light Heavyweight. Also, with Covid 19 infection rates rising, the guys talk whether boxing is potentially headed in the near future back to "bubble fights" with more stringent testing and no fans present?Then, the boys are joined by Gayle Falkenthal from San Diego, CA, who has covered the sport for over 30 years and writes for Commdiginews.com and NYFights.com Gayle has her own thoughts on Canelo's drama and whom he might fight. Plus, she helps the guys preview the Olympic boxing for the U.S. this weekend, as several fighters have a chance at medals, if not Gold.Then, Marquis and T.J. discuss the Premier Boxing Champions fight card coming Saturday night in Newark that features unbeaten Heavyweight prospect Michael Coffie. And, the Matchroom Boxing card Saturday afternoon USA time in London that has had it's main event canceled by Covid 19. Still, Chinese fighter Can XU is in 12 round Featherweight action against a British contender.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/review us!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back and getting ready for the weekend of fights, including an anniversary for the Showtime cable boxing series "ShoBox."Long time, award winning boxing play by play man Barry Tompkins comes on board the show along with Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, to discuss Friday night's fight card in Nebraska featuring a pair of unbeaten Super Middleweights in the main event. The event is the 20th anniversary of "ShoBox" on Showtime. And, Barry gives us the flavor and goes over some of the great fights he has called.T.J. and Marquis not only go over the Henderson-Steen "ShoBox" Friday night main event and the odds. But, they also discuss the Saturday night British TV Heavyweight main event that features unbeaten Joe Joyce, who still wants to get into the title picture, taking on veteran Carlos Takam. Can Joyce impressively win and look towards a potential title shot later in 2022?T.J. and Marquis go over the odds on that Heavyweight tilt and make their predictions.They also go over the news of the week and the rumors that a Terence Crawford-Shawn Porter WBO World Welterweight Title fight could be coming this Fall in the U.S., too.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Undisputed Junior middleweight World Championship is on the line Saturday night in San Antonio Texas when Jermell Charlo takes on at Brian Castano in a scheduled 12-rounder. And, we are ready to talk all about it on the latest edition of a "Big Fight Weekend" podcast .Host TJ Rives is back with his guests to break it all down in the "Lone Star State." Marquis Johns, senior writer bigfightweekend.com is back aboard along with special guest Abe Gonzalez of NewYorkFights.com, as they both provide Insight analysis and even predictions on what will happen as the WBC, WBA and IBF 154-pound Champion Charlo get set to take on the WBO World titleholder Castillo.Will the Houston native Charlo be able to join the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Thomas "Hitman" Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard Roberto Duran and others who have been Kings of the Junior Middleweight division? Charlo is a -300 favorite to be able to get it done Saturday night at the AT&T Arena downtown with the fight to be televised buy Showtime premium cable in the US.Or can the +250 Underdog from Argentina Castano pull the upset and ascend to greatness himself?The guys also have the latest on the postponement of the WBC Heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder .That was supposed to happen next week, but now will not be happening until October.What's going on in particular with Fury, who tested positive for Covid-19, but has been seen out and in town in Las Vegas earlier this week. This, despite him supposedly having to be in quarantine because of the seriousness of the virus? TJ finds out from his guests whether they think that this is only a minor problem with delaying three more months? Or, could it be they sign of bigger trouble the Fury may not want to fight Wilder, again, at all?Hear it all on the latest edition of our show and make sure to subscribe / review the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts etc!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controversy reigns around the latest postponement of the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder World Heavyweight title fight scheduled for later this month. And, we're discussing that and the most prominent fight card coming up in Southern California Friday night on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host TJ Rives is back and ready to go over the news the week with senior writer from BigFightWeekend.com Marquis Johns. The guys discuss the fights from last weekend and also have more on the muddled lightweight division, as well as, Australian, rising star, Junior middleweight Tim Tszyu having won yet another easy fight in Australia earlier this week. When will Tszyu make his way to to the United States to fight American Star like maybe, Jermell Charlo?TJ and Marquis discuss all of it setting the table for an interview with their special guest Steve Kim, boxing Insider and host of the "3 Knockdown Rule Podcast" along with actor / entertainer Mario Lopez. Kim gives his thoughts on the Fury-Wilder controversy and goes over the Golden Boy Promotions / DAZN fight card from Los Angeles on Friday night.That one features "Zurdo" Ramirez taking on Sullivan Barrera in a Light Heavyweight contender bout for the main event. And, also a Lightweight contender showdown between Javier Fortuna of the Dominican Republic and JoJo Diaz, a former World title holder at 130 lb.Marquis rejoins TJ at the end of the show with more thoughts on Tyson Fury's Covid-19 positive test and the implications of when this fight with Wilder could possibly be held? Also, he and TJ go over the odds for Friday night's Golden Boy fight card including which Underdog might be the most favorable one to go with?Hear it all as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Etc!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of our show, will there be an upcoming Terence Crawford Fall fight with contender and former World Champ, Shawn Porter? And how good was the Gervonta Davis-Mario Barrios battle last Saturday night in Atlanta? Our guys discuss it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend."Host T.J. Rives is joined by Marquis Johns, Sr. writer of BigFightWeekend.com, for all of the discussion and the fight predictions of this weekend.You'll hear from the former WBC 147 lb. champ, Porter, as he discusses whether the unbeaten WBO World Champ, Crawford will agree to fight him later this year. Will that fight lead to the winner getting a shot at the winner of the upcoming mega-fight between Errol Spence and Manny Pacquiao in August?Also, both Vasyily Lomachenko and Gervonta Davis were victorious last weekend with "Loma" winning a non-title Lightweight fight in Las Vegas and is looking towards another title shot himself. And, Davis, who is now 26-0 with 25 KOs is looking for a mega-fight of his own at the end of 2021.The guys also discuss the Showtime Cable fight card in Carson, CA, featuring unbeaten, 140 lb. contender Chris Colbert in the main event. Colbert is heavily favored and Marquis goes over the odds. Also, unbeaten, heavy favorite, Australian Jr. Middleweight contender Tim Tszyu is in action next Wednesday night "down under" in a contender action. And, T.J. and Marquis discuss.Make sure to follow/review us on all podcast platforms!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | UnderdogFantasy code “SGPN” | PropSwap.com code “SGP”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Atlanta to Mexico to Las Vegas, there are prominent fight cards all over North America and we are ready for the insight and breakdown on the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend!Host T.J. Rives is back with the latest including on Gervonta Davis is Pay-per-view battle Saturday night in Atlanta against fellow unbeaten Mario Barrios on Showtime. Davis steps up to fight at 140 lb for the first time in his career and the question is where the taller Barrios will give him problems?TJ welcomes back senior writer from bigfightweekend.com, Marquis Johns, for his insight and analysis and also, ringtv.com's Ryan O'Hara is also part of the show getting his thoughts on the news of the week and the fight cards.That includes the ESPN top rank Show in Las Vegas Saturday night that has former Unified Lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko taking on Masayoshi Nakatani in a lightweight Contender Showdown, where the winner should get a title shot next.The guys go over the important fights and also make their predictions with the odds on what might happen?Hear it all as part of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to follow / subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Etc!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | CoorsLight | PropSwap.com code “SGP”

Lots of big-time fight cards coming on Saturday and we're ready to preview all of it as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back and ready to preview the Saturday night WBC Middleweight Title showdown in Houston between Champion Jermall Charlo and challenger Juan Macias Montiel of Mexico. Showtime will televise the scheduled 12 rounder to see if Charlo can improve to 32-0.T.J. also will take a look at the Unified Bantamweight World Champion Naoya "the Monster" Inoue in action on the Top Rank- ESPN Las Vegas show for Saturday.TJ is joined by Antione Williams of "The Greatest of All-time Boxing Promotions" in Houston. Antione has insight on the Charlo title defense and what might be up next for him if he's impressive in victory?Antione will also be in attendance at the Houston Toyota Center to see if Charlo gets the quick KO, first hand.T.J. also previews the DAZN/Golden Boy Promotions Fight Card, which will take place in El Paso Texas. This has unbeaten (36-0) Middleweight contender Jaime Munguia in action looking for his on title shotGet all of the odds on these fights Saturday, including which ones may win end up early by KO or stoppage?Hear it all as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast!!Follow - Twitter | InstagramWatch - YouTube | TwitchListen - Apple | SpotifyRead - SportsGamblingPodcast.comDiscuss - Slack | RedditDownload the SGPN app for your chance to win $1000 - https://sgpn.appSupport for this episode - WynnBet | GetRoman.com/SGP | PropSwap.com code “SGP”

The fantastic Showtime, four part docu-series "The Kings" featuring Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns and "Hands of Stone," Roberto Duran is ongoing and we've scored an interview with the award winning director on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back and has the conversation with Mat Whitecross, who spent over two years on "The Kings" and now the episodes are airing this month on the premium cable network and their app. The guys discuss all the particulars on how Whitecross became involved in the project, his compiling of hundreds of hours of footage and interviews and how its all come together in theses episodes. If you love the history of not just boxing, but sports, you will want to hear much more and see these episodes through Showtime.T.J. also welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, to discuss less weekend's much hyped exhibition fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Logan Paul. This includes the guys playing some "I told you so," at the outcry that the bout wasn't really a fight in the boxing sense, but more of a money grab for all involved. And, is there really a future left for the former 5 division champ Mayweather and are the Paul brothers a social media fad/con that the boxing public have now figured out and won't be buying PPV's with them any longer?T.J. and Marquis also discuss more details on the upcoming massive Heavyweight Title bout in July between WBC champ, Tyson Fury and former champ, Deontay Wilder. This includes on update on how and why the fight will likely be in an arena with less crowd than Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, with bigger capacity.Finally, they discuss the fights this weekend in Vegas and also earlier in the day, U.S. time in England. The Top Rank/ESPN Vegas card features unbeaten American Shakur Stevenson in a non-title 130 lb. bout. Meanwhile, British 140 lb. contender Lewis Ritson headlines in the U.K.Both are heavily favored, but T.J. and Marquis go over the odds and talk about a possible "live underdog" to look at for wagering purposes this weekend.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast "and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

An exhibition battle between one of boxing's great fighters of the last 25 years and a YouTube/social media sensation headlines of pay-per-view Sunday night and we're discussing all of it on the Big Fight Weekend podcast.Host TJ Rives and Senior Writer of BigFightweekend.com Marquis Johns are back to get the full preview in for Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul in an eighth round PPV exhibition just north of Miami Sunday night.First, the guys go over the action from last weekend including, 38 year old Filipino Nonito Donaire scoring a dramatic 4th round KO to make him the oldest World Bantamweight champion of all time. And, also American Lightweight world champion and Haney was impressive for most of his fight before being rocked late and having to hang on.Then, Showtime boxing analyst and noted fight historian Steve Farhood is a guest on the podcastTJ and Farhood discuss the Mayweather-Paul battle and the Pay-Per-View fight card coming out of Hard Rock Stadium. Next, Steve also gives Insight on the outstanding four-part docu-series "The Kings" that will be airing on Showtime starting Sunday night. The series features Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran and their epic battles against each other in the 1980s.Then Marquis is back with TJ to discuss betting lines and predictions for Mayweather - Paul and other fights on the card. They also briefly discuss the Friday night fight card in London involving prominent British heavyweight Daniel Dubois.Here at all as part of the big fight weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple podcast, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A World Bantamweight Title fight in Southern California and one of the top Lightweight fighters in the world being in action in Las Vegas will headline things Saturday and on this edition of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast!Jost TJ Rives is back with his guests to go over not only the news of the week, but the battles between unbeaten Frenchman, Nordine Oubaali (above) and former four division world champ, veteran Nonito Donaire. Plus, it's Vegas main event at 135 lb. with unbeaten, Californian Devin Haney vs. another veteran, Jorge Linares.TJ is joined by senior writer for BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, as the guys discuss the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Title win by Scotland's Josh Taylor last Saturday night. Taylor out-fought Californian Jose Ramirez to earn a 12-round decision and all four belts at 140 lb. What should Taylor do next in terms of his title defense, including fighting possibly in his native Scotland in front of a huge partisan crowd or potentially moving up in weight?Next, the guys are joined by Jake Donovan, senior writer for Boxingscene.com. Jake will be on hand for the Oubaali fight with Donaire that headlines the Premier Boxing Champions/Showtime card from the Dignity Health Sports Complex in Carson California. Jake has thoughts on what appeals to him about these Saturday fights that are coming up in SoCal? The guys also discuss the WBC Lightweight title fight between Haney and Linares, which will take place at the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the strip with fans present and to be streamed by the DAZN streaming service.Then, TJ and Marquis go over the odds and why Marquis likes one of these two main event to end early with a knockout? Hear it all as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

What is the latest with the proposed Tyson Fury - Deontay Wilder third fight? And, an Undisputed Junior Welterweight Title showdown from Las Vegas Saturday night are both big topics on the latest edition of "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast."Host TJ Rives is back with senior writer Marquis Johns of Bigfightweekend.com. The guys go in-depth on the latest with the out of the ring soap opera, involving Fury and his now failed Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown with Anthony Joshua. This, as former WBC champion Wilder successfully won an arbitration challenge to have their rematch clause enforced.It is now believed that Fury and Wilder May fight as soon as Late July in Las Vegas. TJ and Marquis go over all of the shenanigans and what the likelihood is that Fury and Wilder will be in the ring again in mid-Summer?Then, TC Martin from Las Vegas and the 5 day a week "TC Martin Show" hops aboard to discuss the 140-pound Undisputed Title fight between Mexico's Jose Ramirez and Scotland's Josh Taylor. The bout will be the first in Las Vegas post Covid-19 pandemic to have fans and should be an entertaining battle.Finally TJ and Marquis go over the odds and actually disagree on who's going to win the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event and the Undisputed 140-pound title bout. Ramirez is 26-0, while Taylor (photo at the top), who's traveled over 5,000 miles from Scotland to the Nevada desert, is 17-0.Taylor is the slight favorite, but clearly, Ramirez is a live Underdog, as both fighters know that a massive payday will await the winner if he has all four championships.Marquis also goes over the undercard of Taylor-Ramirez and also a fight or two to watch elsewhere on the globe for this weekend.All of this is part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On a special edition of the podcast, Host T.J. Rives is back on a Monday night with the breaking news that former WBC Heavyweight Champ, Deontay Wilder, has won his arbitration case against current champ, Tyson Fury.This means that the arbitrator has sided with Wilder that Fury has to honor their rematch clause and have a third fight later this Summer.What does it mean for that fight vs. Fury against Anthony Joshua? T.J. is joined by BigFightWeekend.com senior writer, Marquis Johns, along with Dan Lust of the Geragos Law Firm for legal analysis and Carlos Toro of CarlosToroMedia.com to discuss all the angles. Plus, what happens next?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A recap of the Canelo Alvarez mega-fight win in Arlington, Texas, and a preview of the opening fight for "Showtime Championship Boxing" on a big Summer slate is all part of our latest show.Host T.J. Rives is back with guests to go go over Canelo's 8th round TKO of England's Billy Joe Saunders and get ready for the World Junior Featherweight title fight Saturday night in Southern California, as Luis Nery takes on Brandon Figueroa. T.J. and Marquis John's, senior writer at BigFightWeekend.com, are joined by Brian Custer, host of Showtime Championship Boxing, which will have the Nery-Figueroa fight on Saturday night.The guys discuss first Canelo's victory in front of an indoor record crowd 73,000 fans last Saturday night in the "Lone Star State." We give Canelo his props and wonder what's next for the super middleweight champion? Will it possibly be IBF 168 lb. champ Caleb Plant or might it be another big name moving up?Then, Brian goes over Saturday night Showtime fight card and the roll call a big bouts involving the Charlo brothers and also Gervonta Davis having huge main events on Showtime as this summer unfolds.Then, in the final segment of the podcast Marquis is back with T.J. to discuss all the news of the week, including what's the latest on the never ending saga of will Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury ever fight this Summer? Or will Fury specifically walk away to fight someone else soon?And, they preview further the Showtime card in Southern California, including some gambling odds and which Underdog that Marquis actually likes as a betting play for Saturday night?Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple podcast, Spotify, Google, Etc. and read up on everything boxing on BigFightWeekend.com!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

One of the biggest names in boxing, Canelo Alvarez, is back in the ring Saturday night in the home of the Dallas Cowboys in front of a massive crowd and we are ready to preview it on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with a slew of guess as Canelo, 55-1-2, steps through the ropes coming up at AT&T Stadium to battle England's unbeaten, 30-0 Billy Joe Saunders in a Unified Super Middleweight championship bout.T.J. talks first in England with David Payne of Boxingwriter.Co.Uk website. David gives the feel from England about whether Saunders has any hope of being able to upset one of the greats in the sport in Canelo? David also lays out whether or not the British fans believe in Sanders's chances? And, he also discusses with T.J. about Canelo's place in history and currently in the landscape of the sport.Then, one of the broadcasters who will call the fight on the DAZN streaming service, Sergio Mora "The Latin Snake" jumps back on the podcast to help review the fight live from Arlington, Texas. The Snake is a former Middleweight contender himself earlier in the 2000s and has great insight on what the Mexican legend, Canelo brings to this Texas showdown? And, we get Sergio's analysis on how Saunders might be able to stay in the fight with his boxing style or will Alvarez get the KO?Then, we wrap up the podcast with senior writer from BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, back aboard and he and T.J. go over the news of the week.This includes the horrific story involving Lightweight Contender Felix Verdejo down in Puerto Rico, who is charged with kidnapping and murder of his mistress last weekend. The once promising career of Verdejo is obviously now in serious jeopardy with him facing charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life, if not the death penalty.The guys recap the fight card from last weekend, including the Heavyweight pay-per-view win by Andy Ruiz / Chris Arreola in California.They also discuss the Floyd Mayweather upcoming June pay-per-view with Logan Paul and the circus around Thursday's press conference with Mayweather scuffling, "pro wrestling style" with the Paul brothers.Then TJ and Marquise go over their thoughts and predictions including with the odds for Canelo Saunders on Saturday night in front of over 65,000 fans.Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe / review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back to preview the weekend of fight action from L.A. to Manchester, England with his guests.Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com jump aboard to discuss it all.The guys first go over the Top Rank fight card last weekend in Florida that saw Edgar Berlanga's first round KO streak stopped in a win over Demond Nicholson and WBO Featherweight Champ, Emanuel Navarette overwhelming Christopher Diaz in a late stoppage. They also discuss the latest with popular California Lightweight contender Ryan Garcia taking time from the ring for what he says is his own mental health. Manouk gives his insight from discussions he's had one on one with Garcia about it.Then, the guys talk at length about the Fox/Premier Boxing Champions PPV Saturday night in Southern California as former Unified Heavyweight champ (briefly) Andy Ruiz is in non-title headlining action with aging vet, Chris Arreola. Manouk will be ringside for this entire card and he and Marquis preview the main event and other bouts to watch.Finally, T.J. and Marquis go over the fight odds for the weekend's action, including the Matchroom Boxing triple header of fights Saturday afternoon U.S. time in Manchester, England.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On the latest edition of the preview show, host T.J. Rives is back with Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, to get ready for the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show Saturday night that features WBO World Featherweight champ Emanuel Navarette making his latest defense.Navarette, who's won 28 fights in a row is one of the best smaller weight punchers in the sport and he'll battle veteran Christopher Diaz in a 12 rounder.First up, Marquis talks with Super Middleweight veteran Demond Nicholson, who is in the co-feature Top Rank fight with unbeaten KO artist, Edgar Berlanga. Berlanga has an incredible streak of 16 straight 1st round KO wins to start his career. Will it continue or will Nicholson survive/test him? Find out from Marquis' conversation. The guys go over the news of the week, including proposed upcoming fights. And, they also discuss why this week is big in Heavyweight Championship boxing history for upsets.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subsribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

We're reminiscing about the biggest moments in boxing and of course, getting you ready for all of the important fights in the ring coming this weekend on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast." And we enlisted the help of Hall of Fame boxing analyst Al Bernstein of Showtime to assist!Host TJ Rives Is back to help set the table and he brings Al on first to talk not only how about the big win by Philadelphia unbeaten welterweight Jaron "Boots" Ennis last weekend in a fight that Al called on Showtime, but also reminisce about the Epic anniversary week of Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns in one of the great short fights in boxing history.Al gives tremendous insight on that epic night April 15th, 1985, as the Middleweight champion of the world Hagler engaged the former World welterweight and Junior middleweight title holder Hearns in arguably the greatest first round in championship boxing history.Hagler and Hearns bombed each other with one big punch after another and neither man would back down, much less go down, from all of the punishment. Eventually, Hagler wore down Hearns and quickly dropped him for good in the third round to retain his title. Hear Bernstein's stories about being on the call with legendary broadcaster Al Michaels and also about the atmosphere at the Caesars Palace outdoor Arena that night in 1985.Then, T.J. is joined by analyst Carlos Toro of Carlos Toro Media, who has great insight on today's fight game, including through his own website and fighter interviews on YouTube and Fightgame.com.T.J. and Carlos also talk about the Hagler-Hearns memorable fight and the profound impact that bout had on boxing history then and now. The guys also get to some of the news of the week, including Canelo Alvarez preparing for his Super Middleweight World Championship fight with England's Billy Joe Saunders coming in May.Next, T.J. and Carlos go over the fight cards for this weekend including Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade defending his WBO Middleweight championship in South Florida Saturday night, the Fox TV/Premier Boxing Champions card in Los Angeles and the Triller app fight card in Atlanta. That one includes YouTube Star, Jake Paul taking on former amateur wrestling and MMA fighter, Ben Askren in the main event.The guys also go over some of the odds and gambling advice on these main event fights to be shown on the Dazn streaming service, Fox Sports and the Triller app.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe / review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations