Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back to get your ready for all the action in the ring from Tulsa to Connecticut to London. And, an author with great perspective on the Sugar Ray Leonard-Marvin Hagler 1987 "Super Fight" is on board!T.J interviews Brian Doogan from the U.K. about writing the book about the Middleweight title fight that captivated boxing in the late 80s and "broke the bank" for non-Heavyweights! Then, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, comes in to discuss the important fight cards. This includes the WBO World Title bout at Light Heavyweight in Oklahoma for Joe Smith Jr. and Russian Maxim Vlasov on Saturday night. The London show that features unbeaten Conor Benn, the son of former British World champ Nigel Benn, in the main event.And, the guys talk about Philly's Jaron "Boots" Ennis headlining in a Welterweight main event for Showtime at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, too.Get the insight, analysis, fight picks and more from T.J. and Marquis, plus, if you loved Sugar Ray Leonard and/or Marvin Hagler, you must reminisce with Brian Doogan, too!!It's all on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and make sure to subscribe/rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's the latest edition of the show, as the biggest bout of the weekend involves and American World Champ against a former Irish World Champ all in the Middle East.Host T.J. Rives welcomes on Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, and Abraham Gonzalez of NYFights.com to preview Jamel Herring vs. Carl Frampton for the WBO Super Featherweight title in Dubai Saturday night.Herring goes for this third title defense against the veteran, former two division world champ, Frampton. And, the guys give their analysis on what might happen in the Saudi desert. Does Frampton make Ireland history, as a 3 division champ or does Herring get the biggest win in the highest profile fight of his career.T.J., Marquis and Abe also go over the news of the week and other bouts of interest coming Saturday, including another smaller weight world title bout in Ubekistan.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

The biggest battle to be settled this weekend takes place in Europe, the Isle of Gibraltar to be exact, and it's an interesting setting for two Heavyweights to rematch for a chance at the huge payday down the road, once more.Host T.J. Rives and guests David Payne of BoxingWriter.co.uk, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of BoxingScene.com and the L.A. Times are aboard to preview the Heavyweight showdown and more.David has insight from England on what could be Whyte's last stand as a big time contender? And Akopyan gives us the latest on the Triller app's success last fall with boxing. But now, their dispute with Mike Tyson, as well.T.J. and Marquis stick around for more on Povetkin-Whyte II, including the betting odds, etc. Hear all of it 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

Championship boxing in Europe and one of the rising stars of the Welterweight division headlines action in the United States, and it will all be covered on this edition of the "Big Fight weekend Podcast."Host TJ Rives is back with insight and analysis on the "Sweet Science: and he welcomes in special guests Marquis Johns, senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com along with Carlos Toro writer and boxing analyst from Carlos Toro Media.The guys begin with the somber news of the passing of Hall of Fame middleweight champion, Marvelous Marvin Hagler last weekend. Hagler, the former Undisputed Middleweight champp who was only 66 years of age, died under what is mysterious circumstances at the moment.Was it from Covid-19 related illness? Was the Covid-19 vaccine involved? Is it really any of our business? The guys discuss the rumors and what the truth is? One thing is for sure, there's great respect for Hagler his 12 defense title reign and his Hall of Fame place in history.Next, the guys then preview title fights on Saturday. That includes a Saturday afternoon battle U.S. time from Russia, with unbeaten, WBC/IBF Light Heavyweight champ, Artur Beterviev, in a fight that he should easily win with lightly regarded Adam Deines. There is also a World Cruiserweight Championship fight in London, as Poland's Krzysztof Glowacki, is in action in a 12-round main event.But, arguably the most intriguing battle is between unbeaten Californian 147 lb. contender, Vergil Ortiz, who has scored 16 Knockouts in his first 16 Pro fights taking on the former Junior Welterweight World Champ, Maurice Hooker. The veteran Hooker is 37-1-3 in a scheduled 12-round title elimination fight to get into title contention at Welterweight.Hear it all is part of the "Big Fight Weekend podcast" and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google podcast, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On the latest edition of our show, Host T.J. Rives is back with Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com to get ready for the huge showdown in the Super Flyweight Division Saturday night in Dallas. That fight is a rematch between Roman "Chcolatito" Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada for the Unified 115 lb. titles.The guys are also joined by BoxingScene.com Sr. Writer/Columnist, Keith Idec,with his thoughts on that main event. Plus, the guys all preview and discuss the Women's Undisputed World Welterweight title rematch between new champ, Jessica McCaskill and former champ Cecilia Braekhus, as the co feature in Big D.Keith also has his takes on the upcoming Heavyweight contender rematch later this month between Russian former WBA champ, Alexander Povetkin and English contender, Dillian Wyhte. Povetkin starched Whyte with a single left uppercut in their first bout.The rematch has been delayed by Povetkin having been previously hospitalized for Covid 19, but is now back healthy and training.Hear it all as part of "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

Host T.J. Rives is back and is joined by Senior Writer for BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns. And, right off the bat, the guys are joined by unbeaten, California Jr. Welterweight contender, Brandun Lee, who will be headlining the Showtime Networks "ShoBox" card from the Moheghan Sun Casino, in Connecticut next Wednesday. Lee is 21-0 with 19 KOs and is aiming for a possible world title shot later this year.Next, Marquis and T.J. recap the expected dominant performance of four division world champ, Canelo Alvarez, last Saturday night in Miami. Amidst the pyrotechnics, hip hop music of Mexican star J Balvin, and hype of South Beach, Canelo, 55-1-2, easily won by TKO over little regarded Avni Yildirim in his latest Super Middleweight title defense.Alvarez now has his sights set on a May date to fight England's Billy Joe Saunders to add another 168 lb. belt to his collection and the guys go over that matchup and where it might be help. Plus, they cover other championship fight announcements and dates being set for the next two months.Then, T.J. and Marquis preview the weekend's top matchups in the ring, including the women's Undisputed Junior Middleweight World Title Fight in Michigan Friday night. That's when unbeaten, former two time U.S. former Gold Medalist, Claressa Shields (photo top) puts her three belts up against French Canadian, Marie Eve DiCaire, who holds the IBF championship.Shields, who is 10-0 is a massive favorite to win this one in her hometown of Flint, MI, but DiCaire is a former amateur martial arts champ, as well. Will she pose a threat as a 9-1 Underdog in this one? Or does Claressa score another impressive win.The guys also talk unbeaten French Heavyweight Tony Yoka (12-0) fighting his latest contender bout, also on Friday night, just outside of Paris. Yoka will probably be in the world title picture for 2022.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotfiy, 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 with guests to get ready for the return of Unified Super Middleweight champ, Canelo Alvarez Saturday night in Miami.Canelo will defend his 168 lb. title against little regarded Turkish contender Avni Yildirim in a scheduled 12 rounder. And, T.J. has the help and insight of International Boxing Hall of Famer Ronald "Winky" Wright to help analyze it.The former multi-time World Champ at Jr. Middleweight and Middleweight in the late 90s and 2000s, Winky not only discusses what he sees from Canelo, but even gives his opinion on what a fight between he and Alvarez would have been like!?!Next, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer from BigFightWeekend.com up talking about the news of the week. This includes the massive payout by the Triller app to acquire the fight rights for Undisputed Lightweight World Champ Teofimo Lopez's next bout later this year. Triller bid more than double of any other outlet to put the fight on probably in April/May.Then, T.J. and Marquis discuss the fight cards worldwide this weekend from Heavyweights in New Zealand to the PBC on Fox show in Los Angeles and of course, Canelo in Miami.Hear it all with insight and predictions 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

An underrated championship battle is ready to take place Saturday night in Vegas and we have a full look at it on the latest edition of our show.Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests to get ready for all the action, including the Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez WBC Super Featherweight Showdown.First, T.J. welcomes back David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer," from England to give his insight on the shocking upset loss of British Featherweight Josh Warrington last weekend. And what will be next for Warrington. David also discusses the delay of the Jamel Herring-Carl Frampton WBO 130 lb. bout.And the guys reminisce about the anniversaries of the two shocking upsets of Leon Spinks over Muhammad Ali and Buster Douglas over Mike Tyson from last week.Finally, T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com to give his preview takes on the bouts this weekend. Marquis not only has opinions on Berchelt vs. Valdez, but also the PBC on Showtime Saturday night card in Connecticut that features former two division champ, Adrien Broner headlining. That card also has a Heavyweight battle between Otto Wallin and Dominic Brezeale, as the co-feature.Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to Subscribe/Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It' our latest edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives is back with special guests.First up, it's Jr. Welterweight contender and former IBF Lightweight champ, Rober Easter Jr., joining the show. Easter is in training for the Saturday night February 20th bout with Ryan Martin on Showtime. Easter updates his training and his goals for a possible 140 lb. World Title fight later in 2021.Then, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, is back aboard going over the news of the week and previewing all of the action from California to Las Vegas to London, involving several World Championship fights and champion fighters in action.The guys also discuss the passing of Leon Spinks, the former brief Heavyweight world champ who defeated Muhammad Ali in 1978. And, it's the anniversary of an even more astounding upset than that: "Buster" Douglas' KO of Mike Tyson in February 1990 that still is amazing today!Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to Subscribe/ 5 Star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Host T.J. Rives welcomes in Marquis Johns, senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com and also Gayle Falkenthal, a freelance boxing writer/reporter based in San Diego, California.The three discuss Plant's latest victory for his IBF 168 lb. title by 12 round unanimous decision over veteran Caleb Truax in L.A. last Saturday night. That win improved Him to 21-0, 12 KOs and has him waiting for the opportunity to fight Alvarez potentially later this year. In the meantime, Canelo will be defending his versions of the Super Middleweight championship later this month in Miami against turkeys Avni Yidirium. Canelo is also slated to fight England's Billy Joe Saunders, who owns the WBO 168 lb. belt in early May.We also discuss Plant's left hand injury and whether or not it may affect the timeline for being able to fight Canelo in September or October?The group also goes over the bizarre delay of Houston, TX, Junior Middleweight World Champ Jermell Charlo not receiving his International Boxing Federation title belt from his KO win over Jeison Rosario this past September. Are there shenanigans going on or is the belt just lost in the mail with all of our holiday gifts?!?Finally, Gayle gives her thoughts on a 2020 fight that she would like to see out of the Welterweight division involving one of the up-and-coming unbeaten "young guns: taking on WBO 147 lb title holder, Terence Crawford.Hear all of the discussion of the pertinent news and upcoming schedule of fights, as part of our show. And make sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Host T.J. Rives and Marquis Johns, Senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com are back to go over the IBF 168 lb. World Championship fight Saturday night in Los Angeles featuring Caleb Plant making the latest defense of his title against veteran title Challenger Caleb Truax in a scheduled 12-rounder.This should be an easy win for the 20-0, 12 KOs, Plant. And, most sports books have him at least 30-1 to win over Truax, who has lost in two previous title bids in 2018-19.Is this a possible entree' for Plant out of Nashville, Tennessee, being able to put himself in front of four Division World Champion, Canelo Alvarez? Alvarez already holds two of the major titles at Super Middleweight and has been considering Plant as a possible opponent leader in 2021.The guys also go over the news of the week, including the announcement that Canelo will be fighting not only in late February in Miami, but is also already ready to be back in the ring the first week in May for "Cinco de Mayo" weekend. He's slated to battle English, unbeaten WBO Super Middleweight champ, Billy Joe Saunders probably in Texas.As is the case for Saunders, Plant would stand to make 4 - 5 times the money, if he can get the shot at Canelo later this year.T.J. and Marquis also have info on the undercard coming on Fox TV and which fighters to watch out for Saturday night? They also cover all of the top news items from this week in "the sweet science."Hear it all and make sure to subscribe to the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Etc!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A Saturday night Super Bantamweight World Fight between unbeaten WBO Champ, Angelo Leo and fellow unbeaten contender, Stephen Fulton is part of our latest show.Host T.J. Rives is ready to break down the matchup between the New Mexico native Leo and the Philly Fulton in the main event on "Showtime Championship Boxing" Saturday night.First T.J. is joined by Showtime analyst and former IBF Junior middleweight World Champ, Raul Marquez. Marquez gives his insight into this Leo-Fulton matchup and how entertaining the title bout should be. Raul also give his thoughts on the co-feature fight Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino "bubble" in Connecticut, where the winner may meet the winner of Leo - Fulton later in 2021.Marquez also has an opinion on the one fight that could happen in 2021 that intrigues him the most? He also shares a great memory of what he believes is the greatest one punch KO of his career, as well.Then, T.J. is joined by Marquis Johns, senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com. T.J. and Marquis discuss the news of the week including Canelo Alvarez firming up his next title defense for the end of February to be held in Miami.The guys also discuss the decision by British IBF World Featherweight champ, Josh Warrington, to vacate his championship earlier this week. And, they have more on why the money for his next fight appears to be the main motivator.TJ and Marquis also go over the betting odds in the Leo-Fulton Saturday night world title bout and why, even though he's the champ, Angelo Leo may be the underdog play in this one?Catch it all on this edition of 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

On the latest edition of our show, T.J. Rives and Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightweekend.com. are back to go over the news of the week and the latest on fights being scheduled for February and March.Even though there's not a prominent fight in the U.S. or Europe for this weekend, there will be plenty coming, including the likes American Jamel Herring and Carl Frampton of Ireland meeting for the WBO World Jr. Lightweight title and eventually the Heavyweight contender rematch of Russian Alexander Povetkin and England's Dillian Whyte reset for early March.Plus, Marquis has five fights that he realistically believes can happen in 2021 and he'd like to see. Hear the guys debate the important ones.It's 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

Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests to go over Ryan Garcia's 7th round KO of Luke Campbell and all of the latest boxing news and info from this week and looking ahead to the future. Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer from the BigFightWeekend.com website and Carlos Toro of FightGameMedia.com are along to discuss it all.Will we see Garcia next battle fellow unbeaten star Gervonta Davis in the coming months? It's a fight that the Cali-kid was demanding last Saturday night after the biggest victory of his career. Or, will Garcia fight fellow Californian and WBC World champ, Devin Haney? Marquis and Carlos give their thoughts on all of this and the Lightweight picture, as a whole.The guys also discuss Carlos' picks for fighter and KO of the year in 2020 and who should really win out for these type of awards.Finally, T.J. and Marquis mention the latest news with four division world champ, Canelo Alvarez, and his desire to already be back in the ring in February. However, it doesn't look like it will happen in his home country of Mexico, as he had wanted. Instead, due to Covid 19 and the continuation of spiking cases, Canelo will apparently look to fight again in the U.S. and we have insight on where that might be?Marquis finally relays the only noteworthy boxing card that is going on this weekend, and, it's actually in Mexico, too.Hear it all on the only place you need to stop and listen for all your boxing news, takes, previews and recaps: it's the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast. And, make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Host T.J. Rives is back with senior writer Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and special guest Todd Grisham of the DAZN streaming service, as the guys are ready to preview the Ryan Garcia - Luke Campbell Saturday nightWhat will happen when the unbeaten Californian Garcia steps up for his biggest test as a professional against the former Olympic Gold Medalist and World title contender Campbell in this scheduled 12-rounder? Marquis and Todd offer their insight and analysis on whether Garcia, who has scored several early round knockouts in his recent career, will be up to the challenge if the fight goes to a 6th, 8th or even 10th round from the veteran from England.Garcia won his most recent fight in February by first round KO. Meanwhile, Campbell was last in the ring last August in a 12 round title loss to Vasyl Lomachenko in London.The winner of this fight may very well get a shot at current WBC World Lightweight champion Devin Haney around May or June of this year.Garcia is currently favored by Mybookie.ag at -410 and the oddsmakers believe that the under/over on this fight is at nine and a half rounds.T.J. and Marquis also go over the undercard on this fight that includes: the Alvarado Brothers both in action in separate world title eliminator bouts themselves before Garcia-Campbell.Make sure to hear it all is part of the big fight weekend podcast and make sure that you are also subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

We close out 2020 with a special edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives and guests discuss the fighter, fight and knockout of the year in boxing.First up, is a round table that includes Marquis Johns, senior writer of BigFightWeekend.com and also Dan Canobbio of the "Inside Boxing Live" weekly digital show on Pluto TV, etc.!TJ, Marquis and Dan debate who deserves "Fighter of the Year consideration? Is it Tyson Fury (above) for his February upset of WBC Heavyweight Champion, Deontay Wilder? Should it be Lightweight Undisputed Champion Teofimo Lopez for his upset decision win over one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Vassiliy Lomachenko in October?Or could it possibly be four division world champion, Canelo Alvarez, who just won in his 2020 debut last weekend in a dominant decision over previously unbeaten English Super Middleweight champ, Callum Smith?In addition to talking fighter of the year, the guys also discuss what the top fight was for 2020? And it's pretty well a unanimous decision among the guests about the action-packed, non-title brawl back earlier this year in the Top Rank Boxing, Las Vegas "bubble" that had multiple knockdowns of each fighter wins.Finally, the guys also discuss the "Knockout of the Year" in boxing with the two prime candidates being World Junior Lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis and his KO Leo Santa Cruz on Halloween. And, also, Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin's one punch destruction of English Contender Dillian Whyte in August?They were both thunderous left uppercut knockouts and it's tough to decide which one was better?TJ and Marquis also discuss the lone remaining prominent fight card in the United States for this year. And, that will be the Premier Boxing Champions show Saturday night on Fox Sports from Los Angeles. There is not exactly household names on the bill, but Marquis does have insight on which fighters will be fighting to keep an eye on for the night after Christmas.As always, get all of the insight, discussion, fight predictions and more on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast." And make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever podcasts are found!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

One of the premier fighters in the world will make his 2020 debut on Saturday night in San Antonio, TX, and we're here to talk a bunch about Canelo Alvarez battling England's Callum Smith on our show.Host TJ Rives is back with special guests talking about the Unified Super Middleweight Championship being on the line in the Alamodome on DAZN Streaming Service and PPV.First ,TJ goes to England and gets the insight, once again, of David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer," who has tremendous perspective on what kind of chance unbeaten Callum Smith has of upsetting the four Division World Champion Alvarez? Specifically, how will Alvarez deal with the tremendous size and reach disadvantage that he will have in this 168-pound bout?Then, TJ welcomes in Sr. writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns along with Boxingscene.com Sr. writer, Keith idec. Keith is in San Antonio to talk more about Canelo vs. Callum Smith, and he gives us an idea of what kind of atmosphere will be inside the Alamodome. Plus, will Smith will have any kind of a fan presence among the around 15,000 that are expected to attend?And, will there be any controversy with the judges and/or referee, as are often the case in Canelo bouts?Then, TJ and Marquis will not only look more at the fight card Saturday night at the Alamodome, but also the Gennady Golovkin IBF middleweight title defense Friday night in Hollywood Florida. And, the guys also discuss, the Premier Boxing Champions on Showtime fight card that will take place at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.That card features up and coming Welterweight contender, Jaron "Boots" Ennis of Philly, will be in action in a non-title fight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Host T J Rives is back with his guests, as Anthony Joshua gets set to put his WBA, IBF and WBO World titles on the line against Bulgarian contender Kubrat Pulev Saturday night in London. It's the first time that Joshua, 23-1, 21 KOs has been in the ring since December of 2019, when he recaptured his belts in a rematch decision win over American Andy Ruiz.First off, T J talks with Britain's David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" for some perspective from England on this heavyweight Saturday night showdown. Payne, who operates his own site Boxingwriter.co.uk, gives thoughts on how the 39 year-old Pulev might have a chance to stick with the much younger and harder punching Joshua?In all likelihood, Joshua should be able to win impressively and potentially set up an Undisputed Heavyweight battle with WBC World Champ, Tyson Fury in 2021.Next up TJ is joined by Marques Johns, Senior writer big fight weekend.com and the guys go through all of the prominent fight cards for the weekend.In addition to the Joshua-Pulev card in London, Marquis has the latest on the Top Rank Boxing card in Las Vegas that includes rising star, Junior Lightweight, Shakur Stevenson, in the main event. Stevenson, a former Olympic hero for the U.S. and also the former WBO Featherweight World Champ is moving up to 130 lb. in this fight. It's also a solid undercard that Marquis previews.And, the guys also have the latest on the Premier Boxing Champions card that will take place at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, where another unbeaten Junior Lightweight contender, Chris Colbert, is in action headlining.Catch it all as part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe / five-star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Host T.J. Rives and his guests are ready to get you up to speed on a great documentary that is out this weekend and preview the World Welterweight Title fight in Texas between unbeaten, Errol Spence and top challenger Danny Garcia.First, T.J. talks with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Eric Drath to discuss his new documentary film on the incredible flamboyant boxing career of former multi-division World Champ, Hector "Macho" Camacho. They discuss Camacho's meteoric rise from the ghetto of Spanish Harlem in New York City to becoming arguably the most watched love/hate championship fighter of the 1980s. Camacho's wild and crazy career was always headed for a wild ending.However, no one was prepared for him to be murdered in Puerto Rico at just age 50, eight years ago. Camacho's killing remains unsolved to this day and it's the key part of the documentary's end with a quest for justice for his mother and family.Next up, T.J. welcomes Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer for BigFightWeekend.com along with their guest, Ryan O'Hara, contributor of RingTV.com. T.J., Marquis, and Ryan talk some about the career and impact of Camacho, in advance of the documentary airing.And then, they turn their attention to the Spence-Garcia showdown in Texas Saturday night. Can Spence look like the fighter that he was prior to his horrible car crash in October of 2019? Will Garcia take advantage of Spence's long time off and possible apprehension after the car wreck? The guys assess and make their predictions.Finally, T.J. and Marquis conclude with the rundown of the Spence-Garcia undercard fights, as well as the Matchroom Boxing Friday afternoon U.S. Time World Super Middleweight main event featuring unbeaten WBO champ, Billy Joe Saunders of England fighting little known Martin Murray.Get all the insight and analysis into Spence-Garcia on PPV Saturday on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On our latest preview podcast, Host T.J. Rives is back with special guest for insight and analysis. First up, from over in England is David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" of his own site, boxingwriter.co.uk, who will have great perspective on Saturday night's British unbeaten heavyweight Contender showdown between young knockout artist, Daniel Dubois and veteran unbeaten fighter, Joe Joyce.Both of these fighters are hoping for a potential World title shot in 2021 and know that they have to be impressive in victory in this one. Next up on the podcast, Marquis Johns, Senior writer a BigFightweekend.com, comes back aboard. He and T.J. take a look at other interesting cards, as well.This includes: a Super Middleweight non-title showdown involving former World Middleweight title holder, Daniel Jacobs and veteran Gabe Rosato. The fight will take place at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday night.T.J. and Marquis, then transition to give their thoughts as well on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones main event for late Saturday night in Los Angeles. This, as the 54 year old former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Tyson, who hasn't been in a ring professionally in 15 years, will battle the former three Division World Champ, and 51 year old Jones.But, what's going on with the actual rules of this fight and and why is there so much controversy on how, and if, a winner will be determined? Will these guys be worn out in 3-4 rounds?Get all of the info and insight, as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast." And, make sure to subscribe / five-star rate and review us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Put up your Dukes! It's a brand new edition of the show, as Host T.J. Rives and Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, are back on board recapping the Terence Crawford World Welterweight Title win over England's Kell Brook and much more!They welcome in right away, the familiar face and voice of ESPN's Bernardo Osuna. Bernardo has been part of the "World Wide Leader in Sports" coverage of Boxing for over a decade. And he was part of the call last Saturday night in Las Vegas.Bernardo not only has insight on Crawford's win, what's next for him, but also the replay controversy in the co-feature fight between Joshua Franco and Andrew Moloney that resulted in no decision being declared after 2 rounds. Bernardo also shares stories of working sequestered in the Las Vegas "bubble" for ESPN in the MGM Grand Hotel. And, he relays GREAT stuff on the Jose Zepada vs. Ivan Baranchyk that he called that may be 2020 fight of the year.Finally, Marquis is back to help preview the two fight cards in London and back in the U.S. in Los Angeles for Saturday night, as well.Hear it all as part of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast. And make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's our latest version of the show, as host T.J. Rives and guests get set to preview Saturday night's WBO World Welterweight title defense of Terence Crawford against England's Kell Brook.First, it's a "roundtable" discussion with T.J., Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and Abraham Gonzalez of NYFights.com. The guys discuss how enthused (or not) they are about this title defense by Crawford and where he deserves to be ranked on the best "pound for pound" fighter list?Abraham also gives his thoughts on whether Crawford may be moving on from Top Rank Boxing promotion to get a better 147 lb. fight with Premier Boxing Champions?Then, Marquis stays aboard to give his opinions on the rest of Saturday night Crawford-Brook card and fighters to watch. Johns also will have his eyes on the female title fights Saturday in London from Matchroom boxing featuring Undisputed Lightweight Women's World Champ, Katie Taylor.Hear it all on "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our show, as more fight cards get set to take place in Florida and L.A. And host T.J. Rives is back to preview it with his guests.First, Sergio Mora, former fighter now DAZN boxing analyst, comes aboard to talk the Devin Haney Yuriorkis Gamboa WBC World Lightweight Title fight that he is calling on Saturday night in Hollywood, FL.Can the young unbeaten Haney easily dispose of the veteran Gamboa in this scheduled 12 rounder?Next, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, is up next to discuss the Haney title fight and the Premier Boxing Champions card in Los Angeles featuring Heavyweight contenders in Los Angeles.We also cover the breaking story where Lightweight title holder and one of the sport's exciting, young stars, Gervonta Davis is under investigation for a hit and run car wreck with injuries in Baltimore. Davis, who just won by spectacular KO last Saturday night is alleged to have caused the wreck and could be back in trouble with the law.Hear us discuss it all and preview the fights on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a special recap edition of our show, as we had multiple important World Championship fight cards this past weekend. Host T.J. Rives and Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com, are back to go over all of it with insight and analysis.First, the guys discuss the Friday night win by unbeaten, Middleweight contender Jaime Munguia in the Golden Boy main event in California.Then, they give their thoughts on Ukranian Heavyweight contender Oleksandr Usyk and his decision win Saturday night in London in the Matchroom Boxing main event over Dereck Chisora. Is Usyk truly a Heavyweight or is he finding out now that his big punches at Crusierweight aren't as impactful in the biggest division in boxing?Next the guys discuss a candidate for KO of the Year, as Gervonta "Tank" Davis remained undefeated and bombed Leo Santa Cruz out with one, big left uppercut in the sixth round of their WBA Jr. Lightweight title PPV from PBC main event in San Antonio, TX. What are Marquis' thoughts on the KO and it's place with other big KO moments in 2020. And what's up next for Davis either at 130 or 135 lbs.??Finally, the guys also cover another impressive KO win. This one by Japanese star and World Bantamweight Champ, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue. Inoue disposed of Australian Jason Moloney, also with a single big punch in the 7th round of their 118 lb. World Title fight in the Top Rank Boxing bubble in Vegas.Inoue is one of the most exciting fighters that most in the U.S. have only briefly seen or hear of, so, what's next for him too?Hear it all and make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review "Big Fight Weekend" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 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 and getting ready for a massive weekend of fights from London to Las Vegas to Texas and even, Friday night in California.First, Showtime Boxing analyst and Hall of Famer, Al Bernstein is on board and ready to talk about the Saturday night PPV battle in San Antonio, TX, between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz. Find out what Al is watching for from both fighters and how big of a concern is Davis' ability to make weight?Next up, Sr. Writer Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com take over with an interview of Bantamweight contender Jason Moloney of Australia. Moloney will be the Underdog on Saturday night against Unified champ, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue in Las Vegas. Why is Moloney so confident that he will take the Monster's best shots and pull the upset?Finally, T.J. and Marquis go over all the fights of prominence on the weekend and make some picks, including with betting odds analysis. Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend" podcast. And, make sure to Subscribe/5 star rate and review the sohw on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of the show and host T.J. Rives is joined by four division World Champ, Leo Santa Cruz, who's getting ready for his PPV showdown with Gerovonta Davis next week.And, it's time to get ready for some Friday night title fights in Mexico City.First, T.J. gets the latest from Santa Cruz on his preparation to fight the unbeaten and dangerous Davis in the Alamo Dome in San Antonio next weekend. Santa Cruz shares some general strategy and also why he believes it will be his biggest night as a pro.Next up, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, is back on the show. And, he and T.J. start first with their breakdowns of the Teofimo Lopez World Lightweight Title upset of Vasiliy Lomachenko last Saturday night.They also discuss the strange silence and absence of any public comments from former WBC Heavyweight champ, Deontay Wilder, who will apparently let new champ, Tyson Fury, fight someone else in December?Finally, Marquis and T.J. go over the tremendous smaller weight fight card featuring Juan Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in separate Super Flyweight World Title defenses on the same card Friday night.Marquis also has the preview of the "PBC on Showtime" card from Connecticut featuring welterweight contender Sergey Lipinets in action Saturday night.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe/5 star 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 show, it's one of the biggest fights remaining in 2020, as Unified Lightweight champ, Vasiliy Lomachenko gets set to take on unbeaten IBF champ, Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night in Las Vegas.Host T.J. Rives is joined by guests, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and T.C. Martin of the 5 day a week "T.C. Martin Show" in Vegas.The guys discuss the buildup to this 135 lb. battle with T.C. giving great insight from the area. And, they make predictions on what they believe will happen, when the bell rings?Hear the full preview of #LomaLopez on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to Subscribe/5 star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's the latest edition of our show in the preview mode for the WBO World Featherweight title fight involving Mexico's hard punching, Emanuel Navarrete in action on Friday night in Vegas.Host T.J. Rives welcomes Steve Kim, Boxing writer/insider from ESPN, to the show to discuss that fight. And, they also discuss the upcoming Vasiliy Lomachenko/Teofimo Lopez World Lightweight Unified Title showdown for October 17th, also in the Vegas Top Rank "bubble."Finally, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer for BigFightWeekend.com, is back for his analysis and predictions on all the fight cards this weekend. Marquis has predictions too on whether Navarrete gets another KO or whether contender Rueben Villa gives him trouble Friday night.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to Subscribe/5 Star rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our show with the Canelo Alvarez out of ring soap opera continuing and some other big headline news from the week.Host T.J. Rives returns with roundtable guests, Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports and Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer BigFightWeekend.com. The guys discuss Canelo re-filing his $280 million lawsuit this week, and what are the chances he gets something worked out/gets back in the ring soon? Kevin has great insight on what Alvarez's real motive may be in the dispute/lawsuit/negotiations.They also talk the possible moving from the December 19th date of Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas and why? And, the 45th anniversary of Ali-Frazier III known as "The Thrilla Manila" was this week and Kevin and Marquis give thoughts on that Epic fight and Ali's legacy, etc.Finally, Marquis gives previews and predictions on the fight cards this weekend in Vegas, L.A. and England, as well.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast. And make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a huge weekend of World Title fights in the USA and Europe and we're ready for it on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with his guests/analysts to get ready for the Charlo brothers both defending their World titles in Connecticut on a rare "Split-PPV" Saturday afternoon-night.First up, Showtime Network President of Sports and Events, Stephen Espinoza, is back on with us discussing their massive PPV that includes five World Title fights. Espinoza also gives us insight on the pricing for the event and how it all came about with the help of the fighters willing to take less money in some cases.Next, Sr. writer BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, and Antione Williams of "GOAT Boxing Promotions" in Houston, TX are both on to discuss the Charlos. Antione has insight on Jermall Charlo having been at his title defense last June in a decision win over Brandon Adams in Houston. The guys go over the matchups on the Showtime card and make some picks.Also, T.J. and Marquis discuss the other two big Wolrd Title showdowns in Europe, including Scottish 140lb. Unified champ, Josh Taylor, defending his title Saturday night in London. And, the delayed finale' of the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight World Championship is Saturday night in Germany.That main event pits big punchers, Maris Briedis of Latvia against Yuniel Dorticos of Cuba in a scheduled 12 rounder.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On our latest edition, hear some great stories and reminisce about some of the biggest moments in boxing in the last 40 years with legendary referee, Joe Cortez. Cortez (above) worked over 170 World Championship fights, including with the likes of Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard and even more recent fighters like Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez.We also reminisce about this being the anniversary week of Muhammad Ali regaining his World Heavyweight Championship against Leon Spinks and also the mega World Welterweight fight nearly 40 years ago between Leonard and Thomas "Hitman" Hearns from Las Vegas in 1981.Cortez was also the referee for George Foreman's dramatic knockout win over Michael Moore making him the oldest World Heavyweight Champion of all time at 45 years of age. Relive that famous moment with the legendary third man in the ring.Then, Marquis Johns, Senior Writer at BigFightWeekend.com, is back in his customary role to help go over the news the week and the upcoming fight cards.First, we discuss the quick dismissal of Canelo Alvarez's $280 million lawsuit in California Court last week. What does it all mean and will he refile it?We also discuss the upcoming World Lightweight Title Unification showdown between Vassiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez and how there is apparently no rematch clause in their contract for October in Vegas.Finally, Marquis gives his insight on the two prominent fight card shows in the U.S. this week from Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut Saturday night and also, the Top Rank Boxing show on ESPN+ in the Las Vegas bubble on Saturday night, as well.And, as always, you can read more about "the sweet science" through our website www.BighFightWeekend.com and make sure you are subscribing / 5 star rate and review Big Fight Weekend, wherever you get podcasts like: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and we are ready to dive into the biggest news of the week- four division World Champ Canelo Alvarez suing promoter Oscar De La Hoya and the DAZN streaming service.Hear host T.J. Rives discuss the suit, it's chances and what happens next for Canelo with Dan Lust, litigation attorney specializing in sports cases/the law. Dan has great insight into what the civil suit really means for the short term and long term future of when Alvarez may finally be back in the ring.Up next, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, is back aboard with his thoughts on the Canelo suit, the latest on Top Rank Boxing announcing it's Championship Vegas fight cards for October and the fights to watch for this weekend.As always, we encourage you to subscribe/5 star rate and review the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A twice delayed Jr. Lightweight World Title fight headlines this edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast. This, as WBO 130 lb. World champ, Jamel Herring, will finally make the second defense of his championship after his bout with Covid-19 has delayed the fight for over the last 2 months.We discuss this fight and all the boxing action this weekend, plus, the news of the week on the showSenior writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, joins me, once again, on the show and we first go over the latest news. This includes, the proposed reschedule date for Unified World Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua of England, battling IBF number one contender, Kubrat Pulev of Bulgaria.That fight is now slated tentatively for December and is also apparently going to be in the same two week time frame as the Tyson Fury - Deontay Wilder third fight, which is more highly anticipated, especially in the U.S.Ultimately the winners of those two Heavyweight clashes may end up fighting each other for the Undisputed Championship in the first part of 2021.We also discuss the ongoing three way feud between the top draw in the sport, Mexican four division world champion, Canelo Alvarez, his promoter Oscar De La Hoya / Golden Boy Promotions and the DAZN streaming service. The three parties cannot get on the same page for Canelo's next fight which was supposed to be happening this month, but may not happen at all in 2020.Marquis and I discuss, further, whether DAZN is going to be able to remain in business, much less be able to play Canelo's ridiculous guaranteed $30 + million per bout contract they signed him to fight for on their service in the future?We then jump into the analysis and even some betting odds for the two biggest cards in America this weekend. The native New Yorker, Herring is up first as he defends against WBO top 10 fighter, Jonathan Oquendo, in the Las Vegas Bubble at the MGM Grand Conference Center.This fight was originally supposed to have happened around July 4th weekend, but Herring tested positive in advance for Coronavirus delaying the fight the first time. Herring also tested positive on a retest several weeks later delaying the fight a second time, until now.We discuss what the future could be for Herring, if he is victorious in the main event Saturday night to be televised by ESPN / ESPN+.We also have Insight on the Premier Boxing Champions latest show coming Sunday night on Fox Sports. That features Cuban-born, Yordenis Ugas in a Welterweight contender battle with California's, Abel Ramos in the main event.Marty's gives his Insight on whether you guys can get a rematch with Shawn Porter, whom he lost a 12-round decision to last year or maybe, get in the mix with fellow welterweight contender and former WBA World Champion, Keith Thurman, for an upcoming contender fight.Catch all of our boxing conversation, analysis and more, as part of the show. And, a reminder to Subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts and wherever they are found.Also make sure to five-star rate and review us, it is much appreciated!Enjoy the fights!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A vicious left uppercut, a Top Rank boxing "bubble" cult- hero and an intriguing fight midweek in Australia are all part of the latest show! Join host TJ Rives and his guests, as they recap last weekend and look ahead to the top fights in the ring this week. TJ welcomes in, Senior Writer from the BFW website, Marquis Johns, and boxing Enthusiast / analyst Dan at Canobbio, the host of "Inside Boxing Live," the weekly television show on Thursday nights to break it all down. The guys go over the stunning reversal and one punch knockout upset by Russian Heavyweight, Alexander Povetkin over English, number one WBC Contender dillian Whyte last Saturday night in England. The one punch KO is still reverberating throughout the boxing world and it has dashed Whyte's hopes of trying to get a title shot anytime soon.The guys also discuss Middleweight Clay Collard, who has suddenly become an undercard sensation in the Top Rank Boxing "bubble fights" in Las Vegas. Collard has already won five fights in 2020, including the last three by knockout in Vegas since June.The guys also discussed the early Wednesday morning, U.S. time, Australian showdown between former World Welterweight champion Jeff Horn and Country favorite Tim Tszyu, which may be the fight of the year in that country. Tszyu is the young unbeaten son of former Undisputed Junior lightweight champion, Kostya Tszyu and seems to be ticketed for stardom. Horn is best known for having upset Hall of Famer-to-be, Manny Pacquiao two years ago for the WBO 147 lb. title. He Has since lost that belt to Terence Crawford and desperately wants to get back into the world title picture.Finally, TJ and the guys go over the Top Rank Boxing main event coming Saturday night where unified Junior Welterweight Champion, Jose Luis Ramirez of Mexico, we'll defend his 140 lb. titles against Russian former World Champ Viktor Postol.As always, get the very latest on the sweet science with the big fight weekend podcast and make sure to subscribe / five-star rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcast, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

A Heavyweight contender showdown to close out the Matchroom Boxing "Fight Camp" in England is featured prominently on this week's edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast.Host, T. J. Rives his back with his guests to get insight on all the action that will be taking place on the back lawn of Matchroom HQ in suburban London, as well as, the "PBC on Fox" show in Los Angeles and the ESPN Top Rank Boxing fight card to take place in the Las Vegas "bubble" also on Saturday.T.J.'s joined first by his colleague live from England, David Payne. David runs his own website www.boxingwriter.co.uk and has great inside of historical perspective on the sport. T.J. and David talk about the upcoming main event Heavyweight showdown between WBC number one contender, England's Dillian Whyte (above) and former Russian IBF World Heavyweight champion, Alexander Povetkin.The winner of this fight is very much back in the Heavyweight championship picture particularly for a shot potentially in 2021 against WBC champ, Tyson Fury.Up next on the podcast is a fun segment with predictions, involving a "whiz kid" from South Florida who has a knack for picking games and fights, correctly. Zach Hirsch known as, "Mystic Zach" jumps on the show from IPickWins.com.Zach's father is a prominent former boxing promoter and manager of fighters and he has been around the sport is entire upbringing. Zach will give his prediction on what will happen with White - Povetkin for Saturday.The podcast closes with Marquis Johns, senior writer for BigFightWeekend.com, jumping aboard for his comments and prediction on the White-Povetkin main event in England. Marquis is also intrigued by the co-feature fight, which has women's Undisputed Lightweight Champion, unbeaten Katie Taylor of Ireland, in a rematch against Delphine Persoon. Taylor and Persoon fought a close fight at Madison Square Garden last June one by Taylor.Marquis also weighs in on the Premier Boxing Champions Card on Fox Saturday night where "Showtime" Shawn Porter, former WBC World Welterweight champion of the world, will take on little-known, but unbeaten German, Sebastian Formella, in the main event. Marquis is also intrigued by a couple of fights on the undercard in Los Angeles.And, he also has thoughts on the Top Rank show, which has a Light Heavyweight contender elimination fight as the main event to be shown on ESPN+ app.Hear it all as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast. And, make sure you subscribe to the show and five-star rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are found!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new preview edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast," as host T.J. Rives is back with his guests to get ready for multiple fight cards in the U.S. and the U.K. coming this weekend.First, DAZN streaming P x P man, Todd Grisham, is on location for their Matchroom Boxing fight card in Tulsa, OK. Todd shares what it's like to be in quarantine early this week in the DAZN/Matchroom "bubble" prior to the bouts Saturday. Then, the guys discuss the unique setup outdoors in downtown Tulsa and also the main event, Women's World Welterweight champ, Cecilia Braekhus, defending her title for the 26th time against Jessica McCaskill. And next, our roundtable segment has Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com, and TC Martin of the Las Vegas-based, daily "TC Martin Show" back on. The guys talk the Matchroom Tulsa show, the PBC bouts in Connecticut, featuring WBC Super Middleweight Champ David Benavidez in the main event and a Heavyweight undercard battle that has Sweden's Otto Wallin. The guys also discuss some of the pertinent odds for this weekend's bouts, as well.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google podcasts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

In episode 26 of the only show need as a summer time "hoops junkie," DeShaun Tate welcomes NBA TV host & Reporter ,Jared Greenberg, to the Lockerroom.The guys discuss all the happenings around the logo, including NBA Awards finalists, the atmosphere inside the Orlando bubble, conference darkhorses and a preview of the Playoffs.Catch it all as part of "Tate's Take" the podcast. And find the video of the show on Facebook and Youtube, as well.And remember to subscribe and five star rate and review us for Apple, Spotfiy, Google Podcasts, etc.! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On the latest edition of your one stop for everything in the Sweet Science, we're back and so is Premier Boxing Champions. Host T.J. Rives welcomes Welterweight contender Jamal "Shango" James who will headline "PBC on Fox" Saturday night in L.A. James discusses what quarantine is like this week in advance of his fight with Thomas Dulorme and what will it be like to fight with no fans?Next, hear from Heavyweight contender Otto Wallin of Sweden. The man who took Tyson Fury the 12 round distance last year is on Saturday night August 15th's undercard of PBC on Showtime Network. Can Wallin get into the the Heavyweight contender picture?Finally, a round table discussion with Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer BigFightWeekend.com and Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com on the PBC shows, Irish World Champ Carl Frampton looking for an opponent. And, we have a spirited discussion on whether women's world champ, Cecilia Braekhus is going to break Joe Louis' Heavyweight Title record 25 straight defenses or not?!You will want to hear it all!And make sure to subscribe/rate and review the BFW Podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Our latest edition of the show is back, as the sport itself comes back from being dormant due to Covid 19.Host T.J. Rives brings back great discussion in round table form with Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, and from Vegas, T.C. Martin of the "T.C. Martin" show heard weekdays and on demand through his website.The guys discussing the "fight" signing for legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, Jr. and all agree on the farce that it seems to be. The guys do show and discuss Tyson's brutal and immediate KO of Marvis Frazier, which just had an anniversary last weekend.Then, the topic turns to Premier Boxing Champions resuming with big time fights on Showtime Premium Cable. The Panel discusses the impact of the fight cards that will feature the Charlo brothers in a September double-header and also Gervonta Davis fighting Leo Santa Cruz on PPV in October.Hear all of the insight and humor on this edition. And make sure that you subscribe/rate and review "The Big Fight Weekend" podcast!And, see the roundtable on our Youtube page on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDQERCYrxb3ervIJYgKM4wSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

55 years ago in Lewiston, Maine Muhammad Ali scored the most controversial KO of his Hall of Fame career. And on a special edition of the podcast, host T.J. Rives has special guests to debate whether it was legit or a fixed fight??Hear from Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, Marquis Johns, and Las Vegas media maven/host T.C. Martin, as all three of them discuss whether Liston chose to go down and stay down because the Mafia or "Mob" wanted him to purposely get knocked out.??The guys also review the video while discussing and you can see them and the famous scrutinized video on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yos1PPBLiOwAlso a reminder to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and Red Circle Podcasts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our "Fistic Art" podcast and host, T.J. Rives is back with special guests!First, on the 5th anniversary of the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao mega-showdown in Vegas, Andy Scholes of CNN Sports comes on the show. Andy was there in desert for all of it and has great stories on the spectacle that May-Pac was. This includes a FANTASTIC story about how Andy ended up near ringside for the fight.Next, Former World Bantamweight Champ and the 1999 consensus "Fighter of the Year," Paulie Ayala is on the podcast. Paulie reminisces about his two epic World title fights with Johnny Tapia in 1999 and 2000 that were recently featured in April on Showtime Cable's "Boxing Classics." Ayala was a tremendous champion and relays great insight into their battles and what he's up to these days.Finally, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com is back on the show to discuss the latest news and possible scenarios on the resumption of the sport. This includes, is THE Don King involved in a Florida show at the end of May? And, what does Marquis think about Top Rank, PBC, etc. fights with no fans happening in June, etc. Hear all the insight, analysis, stories and fun on the latest edition of "The Big Fight Weekend podcast"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our boxing show, that's still going on without fights. Host T.J. Rives, is back with insight and special guests.First, Stephen Espinoza, President of Showtime Sports, comes on the program to cover many subjects. These include, the sobering impact of COVID-19 in his home area of New York City. Stephen also talks about their Classic fight series they've started on Friday nights, the resumption of the sport later this summer, etc. and how often Showtime Premium Cable will potentially have fight cards? He and T.J. then lighten it up, discussing haircuts in quarantine (or lack thereof) and end by talking the amazing 35th anniversary of Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns GREAT short fight!.Then, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer Big Fight Weekend.com, is back with insight on the latest news on when fights might resume,? The guys then discuss comments of Welterweight champ, Terence Crawford, denying the existence of COVID-19., ESPN not renewing the contract of longtime Boxing writer/insider, Dan Rafael and some more, Hagler-Hearns retrospective.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our show devoted to "The Sweet Sciene" only, there are no fights. This, as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to cause pro sports cancellations globally.Still, Host T.J. Rives is here with guests, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and David Payne a.k.a. "The Boxing Writer" from Boxingwriter.co.uk are back on to discuss the current events.The guys discuss whether fights in May are in jeopardy and when will we see Joshua-Pulev and Fury Wilder be rescheduled if they are moved.T.J., Marquis and David also discuss the legendary dramatic stoppage of Taylor-Chavez 30 years ago, it's significance at the time and what we still remember now.And finally, the guys discuss the legendary Heavyweights fight simulations being done by the "World Boxing Super Series" by computer and if there's interest.Hear it all on "Big Fight Weekend!"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of the boxing fan's source for news, opinion and information from Big Fight Weekend.Host T.J. Rives is back with fights being canceled left and right due to the Coronavirus outbreak. But, he's got excellent guests and insights on the whole situation.First, legendary U.S. Boxing play by play commentator Barry Tompkins of Showtime is back on. Barry worked what might be the last Pro sports event on TV for awhile last Friday night on Showtime's "ShoBox, the Next Generation" card from Minnesota.T.J. and Barry talk about how bizarre it was with no fans to have that fight card. And, then the discussion turns to "what's next this spring and summer?" Does this include a possible Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz battle in June in L.A. on Showtime PPV? Barry has opinions about all of it.Next, is a "roundtable" interview with Marquis Johns, Sr. writer of BigFightWeekend.com, and our special guest Steve Kim, Boxing writer/insider of ESPN. Marquis and Steve give their opinions on the unusual situations with fight cards being canceled and what it means for the different promotions? Plus, the guys discuss Canelo Alvarez's fight with Billy Joe Saunders and when and where it might land?And, what will happen with the Anthony Joshua Title defense in June and perhaps is the proposed Fury-Wilder III fight for Las Vegas going to be delayed?Hear it all as part of this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's a brand new edition of our boxing podcast, as host T.J. Rives is joined by special guests helping preview a heavyweight showcase featuring unbeaten Polish-American contender Adam Kownacki in NY Saturday night.Hear from Michael Woods of NYFights.com with his insight on Kownacki and the veteran journeyman he's fighting. Woodsy also talks the third Fury-Wilder matchup and what might or might not different in this one.Next, Marquis Johns Sr. Writer BigFightWeekend.com, is back on with his thoughts on the Kownacki fight and more. Plus, we're joined by Keith Idec, Sr. Writer/Columnist of Boxingscene.com, who has great insight on the Canelo Alvarez discussions with DAZN Streaming service and possible third fight later this year with Gennady Golovkin.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

On the latest edition of our show that goes inside the ropes with insight and analysis, host T.J. Rives is back with another round table discussion with Ryan O'Hara of Fightnights.com and of course, BigFightWeekend.com Sr. Writer, Marquis Johns.Hear the guys discuss the fallout from Deontay Wilder making excuses about the weight of his costume to walk to the ring in and how he might do in a third fight with Tyson Fury?Plus, the guys discuss the finally announced date of Unified Heavyweight Champ Anthony Joshua's next fight and whether they really care about it?Finally, there's a full preview of the Mikey Garcia-Jessie Vargas Welterweight contender battle Saturday night in Texas and the important fights on that under card, too.Hear it all as part of the 'Big Fight Weekend Podcast"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's the latest edition of the best boxing podcast that you can find, as host T.J. Rives and his guests are back with a special show to recap Tyson Fury's upset 7th round TKO win over Deontay Wilder Saturday night.T.J. is joined by T.C. Martin in Vegas, who hosts his own "T.C. Martin Show" five days a week out there and was in the MGM Grand Garden arena as Fury regained the the WBC belt with his win. T.C. offers great perspective on the atmosphere during and after Fury's win. And, has more insight on referee Kenny Bayless stopping the fight, as he's friends and acquaintances with him and has spoken to Bayless.Also on the conversation is David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" from the U.K., who successfully predicted the Fury win and has his own perspective from the British point of view on Fury regaining a portion of the belt. And the third guest on the show for the four-way conversation is Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, with his insight on what happened to Wilder? Did trainers Mark Breland and Jay Deas not have Wilder prepared? Were they at fault for not helping him enough? And, should be see Fury-Wilder III later this year?Hear it all on "The Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's the latest edition of the best boxing preview podcast around! Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests as we approach the Deontay Wilder- Tyson Fury rematch Saturday night in Las Vegas!We check in, in the desert with T.J.'s long time radio bud, JT "The Brick" who is on scene with his five day a week local Vegas radio show for this showdown. JT gives his thoughts on what he's sees happening in the rematch and how does this fight compare with other huge Vegas fights in the recent past.We stay in Vegas with Deontay Wilder's trainer, Jay Deas, joining the podcast to discuss what they learned from fight one. And, Jay gives insight into their prep for Saturday and what is that ring walk like?Next, we go to England and David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" is back on touting Tyson Fury and why he believes the upset is coming for the "Gypsy King" in this rematch? David also relays about just how excited they are in Britain for this matchup, too.Then, T.J. welcomes Antione Williams of "GOAT Boxing Promotions" in Houston. He's ready with his analysis and prediction on this fight. Antione also has more on an up and coming Houston fighter that we're going to hear more about nationally soon.Finally, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com, is back with his insight on the magnitude of Wilder-Fury. Marquis has been writing all week on the site in the preview mode, and he and T.J. discuss the historical part of great Heavyweight rematches, recently. Hear it all in advance of Saturday night. It's Wilder. It's Fury. It's the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

It's the latest edition of the best boxing preview podcast around! Host T.J. Rives is back with special guests as we approach the Deontay Wilder- Tyson Fury rematch Saturday night in Las Vegas!We check in, in the desert with T.J.'s long time radio bud, JT "The Brick" who is on scene with his five day a week local Vegas radio show for this showdown. JT gives his thoughts on what he's sees happening in the rematch and how does this fight compare with other huge Vegas fights in the recent past.We stay in Vegas with Deontay Wilder's trainer, Jay Deas, joining the podcast to discuss what they learned from fight one. And, Jay gives insight into their prep for Saturday and what is that ring walk like?Next, we go to England and David Payne, aka "The Boxing Writer" is back on touting Tyson Fury and why he believes the upset is coming for the "Gypsy King" in this rematch? David also relays about just how excited they are in Britain for this matchup, too.Then, T.J. welcomes Antione Williams of "GOAT Boxing Promotions" in Houston. He's ready with his analysis and prediction on this fight. Antione also has more on an up and coming Houston fighter that we're going to hear more about nationally soon.Finally, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of Big Fight Weekend.com, is back with his insight on the magnitude of Wilder-Fury. Marquis has been writing all week on the site in the preview mode, and he and T.J. discuss the historical part of great Heavyweight rematches, recently. Hear it all in advance of Saturday night. It's Wilder. It's Fury. It's the "Big Fight Weekend" podcast.

It's a brand new edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and host T.J. Rives is back with special guests talking possible "fix controversy" of a heavyweight fight in England last Saturday, the 30th anniversary of "Buster Douglas' stunning KO of Mike Tyson and previews of the fights this weekend.First up is David Payne, a.k.a. "The Boxing Writer" from England, and he has his own insight into whether the David Allen vs. Dorian Darch heavyweight fight in England might have had "fixed" 3rd round knockout outcome. David also interviewed Allen within the last year and has some perspective on his story. Then, he and T.J. talk the historical significance of the Douglas monumental upset of Tyson and why we're still talking about it 30 years laterFinally, T.J. is joined by Marquis Johns, Sr. writer of Big Fight Weekend.com and special guest Jake Donovan, Sr. Writer of Boxingscene.com. The guys also discuss the Allen-Darch controversy and fallout. And, they preview the DAZN streaming service show Friday night in California featuring unbeaten lightweight Ryan Garcia as the main event.And Jake has great insight, living in Nashville, TN, on native Caleb Plant coming back home Saturday night to defend his IBF Super Middleweight belt on Fox network TV. Get all the takes, previews and analysis on the Big Fight Weekend podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations