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Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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(Full Ep) Triple G-Derevyachenko Preview 10 4 19

We're back and ready for a World Middleweight Title showdown, as Gennady Golovkin ("GGG") takes on Russian Sergey Derevyachenko at Madison Square Garden Satruday night.Catch Host T.J. Rives and special guests who have insight and analysis on this showdown and more.First, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com website is on the show talking recap of Errol Spence-Shawn Porter last weekend. Then, they discuss Triple G in the preview mode. Marquis also has insight on women's world champ, Claressa Shields, fighting Saturday night, too.Next, Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora joins the podcast to preview Triple G. Mora is on the p x p call of the bout for DAZN Streaming service. He has great insight into Triple G's mindset and will we ever see a third fight with GGG and Canelo Alvarez?Finally, T.J. welcomes back David Payne from England, aka "The Boxing Writer." He helps preview the Triple G fight and also talks some British heavyweights, etc. Get ready for the bouts this weekend on "Big Fight Weekend!"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Oct 4, 201956 min

(Full Ep) Spence-Porter Preview Show 9 27 19

It's a World Welterweight Showdown in L.A. Saturday night and we are talking tons of Errol Spence and Shawn Porter on our podcast! Hear host T.J. Rives and his guests give you great insight, analysis and historical perspective on this one!First, Chris Myers, long time Fox Sports TV host and Play by Play man, is ready to give his thoughts on the matchup. Chris has been part of "PBC on Fox" coverage for the past year and talks about the magnitude of this one and where the winner heads next in 2020?Next, Antione Williams in Houston of "The GOAT Boxing Promotions" is back to also talk Spence vs. Porter and what his promotion is up to later this fall?Then, T.J. is joined by colleague Tom Looney, formerly of Fox Sports Radio, as he's based in L.A. Tom has his own insight and historical view on this Spence vs. Porter battle.Finally, Marquis Johns of Big Fight Weekend.com closes the show giving his thoughts on the Welterweight showdown and it's post-fight implications, too.Catch it all in a preview on Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Sep 27, 20191h 19m

(Full Ep) Garcia opponent arrested/Fury Preview 9 14 19

We're back for another Saturday night of fights, as in both California and Las Vegas their are intriguing names and battles. However, the biggest story is a fighter who was scheduled to be on the co-main event Saturday night being arrested by the U.S. Marshals.Host T.J. Rives is here to sort out Avery Sparrow's arrest and how his lightweight contender fight with unbeaten Californian Ryan Garcia is now off. T.J. is joined by Marquis Johns of Big FightWeekend.com with his insight on the situation and Garcia. Marquis also has more on Jaime Munguia WBO Jr. Middleweight main event in California and the Tyson Fury- Otto Wallin heavyweight battle in "Sin City."Then, T.J. is joined by Vegas sports host T.C. Martin, who gives us an on scene update on the interest out West in the fight and will Fury for certain by fighting Deontay Wilder in a rematch next?Get all of the low down, insight and predictions, as part of Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Sep 14, 201936 min

(Full Ep) Lomachenko-Campbell Preview 8 31 19

It 's the final weekend of August and host T.J. Rives is back with another jammed packed show, especially previewing World Lightweight Champ, Vasiliy Lomachenko travels to London to fight England's Luke Campbell Saturday night.First, David Payne a.k.a., "The Boxing Writer" from England is back on the show talking Campbell's chances against Loma for the World Titles. Plus, the guys discuss Russian World Light Heavyweight Champ Sergey Kovalev nearly being upset last Saturday before rallying to win on a late TKO.Next, Keith Idec, Sr. Writer/Columnist from Boxingscene.com, has insight on the timeline for Kovalev and Alvarez for later this year. Keith also gives some analysis on Lomachenko-Campbell.Finally, Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com, brings his insight and humor, as he talks Loma-Campbell, too. He also has more on the Lara-Alvarez main event for PBC Saturday night in Minnesota.Get all you need to know about "The Sweet Science" for this weekend and the near future on Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Aug 31, 201957 min

(Full Ep:) BFW Preview- Navarette vs DeVaca 8 16 19

It's a brand new edition of Big Fight Weekend! Join host T.J. Rives and his special guests on all the latest news, especially out of the ring for this week.First up, is David Payne in England a.k.a. "The Boxing Writer" talking the now scheduled rematch of Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua for December 7th in Saudi Arabia. Will the fight actually take place? Will Ruiz opt out/sue to get out of it? Does Joshua really want to still fight? David covers all of these questions.Next, Marquis Johns of Big Fight Weekend.com website is back with his insight on Joshua-Ruiz II. Plus, what's up with Canelo Alvarez and whether we'll see him fight before the end of this year? T.J. and Marquis also preview the Emmanuel Navarrete-Francisco DeVaca ESPN Saturday night main event. Put up your gloves! It's Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Aug 16, 201954 min

(Full Ep:) Kownacki Preview/Canelo stripped 8 2 19

It's the latest edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast getting ready for a Heavyweight contender showdown in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday night. Host T.J. Rives is joined first by Michael Woods of NYFights.com and "Talk Box" podcast, who is on scene for the Adam Kownacki battle with Chris Arreola in the PBC Main Event. Kownacki is 20-0 with a large Polish following in NYC and this is a chance to headline of national network broadcast and make an impression. Woods has been around the fighters in the buildup this week and has great insight.Next, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is back on the show also talking the heavyweights in Brooklyn. However, he's also interested in up and coming Irish Featherweight contender Michael Conlan fighting Saturday afternoon U.S. Time from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Similar to Kownacki, he's got a large Irish following and will he deliver in his battle.Plus, T.J. and Marquis discuss World Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez being stripped of the IBF version of his title, the fallout, and when and against whom he will fight again. Also, will GGG get to fight for that IBF belt this fall?Finally, the guys are talking historical battles, including Iron Mike Tyson becoming Undisputed Heavyweight Champion 32 years ago this week. And, it's also the anniversary of Thomas Hearns first title win in his hometown of Detroit almost 40 years ago, too!Put up your "Dukes" and get ready for the previews and more on Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Aug 2, 20191h 0m

(Full Ep:) Davis vs. Nunez Preview 7 26 19

It's brand new edition of Big Fight Weekend, as host T.J. Rives gets ready for a rising unbeaten American star making his latest title defense and championship doubleheader of fights in Texas coming up, as well.First up is legendary play by play commentator, Barry Tompkins of Showtime who will be on the call of the Gervonta Davis-Ricardo Nunez WBA Jr. Lightweight Title fight Saturday night from Baltimore. Tompkins gives the breakdown of Davis and whom he compares him to in boxing history.Next, England's David Payne of Boxingwriter.co.uk is back on to recap the Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman world title fight last weekend, as "Pacman" put on another amazing performance at 40 years old with his 12 round decision. David also has the latest on England heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte who won his fight last Saturday but tested positive for PEDs. Also, sadly T.J. and David discuss the death last weekend of Russian fighter Maxim Dadashev and the seriousness of fighter health and safety.Finally, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is back on to preview Davis-Nunez, as well as Maurice Hooker and Tevin Farmer title defenses in Texas Saturday. Marquis also has thoughts on Pacquiao-Thurman and more.Get ready for the weekend of boxing with Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jul 26, 20191h 7m

Pacquiao vs. Thurman preview 7 19 19

On the latest edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast, we are going "all out" to preview Manny Pacquiao's latest PPV title showdown. This time, the opponent is unbeaten Keith Thurman and the WBA Welterweight Title is on the line in Las Vegas.Host T.J. Rives is joined by some great insightful guests. First, it's Las Vegas radio host/fight insider T.C. Martin on the show to give a feel for what it's like in the desert before this latest Pacquiao big moment. T.C. also gives some opinions on what he thinks will happen in the MGM Grand Arena on Saturday night.Next, David Payne, "The Boxing Writer" from the U.K., is back on the show talking Pacquiao and Thurman. He gives his analysis and prediction. Plus, T.J. and David discuss the legacy of Hall of Famer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who was killed last weekend in Virginia. Finally, David gives us some great insight on Heavyweight fights to watch Saturday night from London, as well.And ending things on the show is Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com. Marquis gives his insight and prediction on Pacquiao Thurman and goes over several other fights and fighters he's watching this weekend across the globe in boxing.It's a great PPV weekend for the fights and we've got it all on Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jul 19, 20191h 11m

(Full Ep:) Steve Farhood Showtime 7 11 19

It's a brand new edition of the Big Fight Weekend podcast and host T.J. Rives is ready to talk some big punching unbeaten heavyweights and more.First, Showtime Boxing analyst and former publisher of Ring Magazine, Steve Farhood, is on the show talking up the "SHO-Box, New Generation" fight card in Tacoma, WA, on Friday night. Unbeaten big guys, American Jermaine Franklin and also Swedish Otto Wallin, are in action in separate 10 round bouts. Steve also gives his thoughts on the upcoming World Welterweight showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman set for July 20th in Las Vegas.Then, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is back on the podcast, fresh off being around Keith Thurman's training camp in St. Pete, FL. And Marquis helps to preview all of the various fight cards Friday and Saturday all over the U.S., Japan and the U.K. this weekend.Check us out and a reminder to subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher and Google Podcasts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jul 11, 201941 min

(Full Ep:) Post July 4th preview show/Trainer Dan Birmingham

On a brand new edition of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast, host T.J. Rives is back with lead writer Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com catching up on the latest in boxing and bringing on some special guests.The guys give some thoughts on Jermall Charlo's unanimous decision win to retain his Middleweight Championship last Saturday night. Then, they both get in the preview mode for the Saturday night July 20th Welterweight showdown on PPV for Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman in Las Vegas.The guys ventured to the legendary St. Pete Boxing Club to talk with multi-time trainer of World Champs, Dan Birmingham about being in Thurman's corner for this one. Dan gives great insight into trying to block out the hype of Thurman appearing on pay per view for the first time against a Hall of Fame fighter. Then, T.J. is joined by Antione Williams of "The GOAT Boxing Promotions" in Houston, Texas. Antione was ringside for the Charlo-Adams title fight in Houston last Saturday night and has insight on Charlo's left hand injury suffered in the fight and what it means for his future? Next, T.J. and Antione discuss possible new opponents for Canelo Alvarez this fall.Finally, T.J. and Marquis put a wrap on this edition looking towards an international fight or two to watch coming up.Put up your "Dukes!" It's Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jul 5, 201945 min

(Full Ep:) Fury Recap + Crystina Poncher of Top Rank

It's a brand new edition of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast! Join Host T.J. Rives and Co-Host, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com are ready to recap the Tyson Fury fight from Vegas last Saturday and look ahead to this weekend.First, the guys talk with Crystina Poncher of Top Rank Boxing and ESPN's coverage, about the Fury win and his future. Plus, she shares about her own career rise, including becoming one the first women to do boxing play by play on a network TV broadcast.Next, David Payne, a.k.a."The Boxing Writer," from the U.K. is back on the show to talk more Fury, including whom and where he might fight next this fall. David and T.J. also reminisce about the legendary Roberto Duran and some famous fights of his from the month of June.Finally, Marquis comes back on talking more heavyweights, including where might the Ruiz-Joshua II showdown be held? And, Marquis goes over the fights to watch this weekend, too.Hear it all on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jun 21, 201953 min

(Full Ep:) GGG vs. Rolls Preview 6 7 19

It's a brand new edition of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast and host T.J. Rives is back to preview Golovkin-Rolls and cover all else going on between the ropes with special guests.First, Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora of DAZN streaming is back on the show to talk the Andy Ruiz monumental upset of Britain's Anthony Joshua last Saturday. Mora was on the call at Madison Square Garden and relays his thoughts on the fight, the potential rematch and more. The Snake is also calling the GGG-Rolls fight Saturday night, too, at MSG, and gives a preview.Finally, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is back talking Ruiz-Joshua aftermath, one more time. Then, they preview Golovkin-Rolls and also the ESPN-Top Rank Show in Reno, Nevada on Saturday night, too.Enjoy the conversation and analysis of this weekend's showdowns and more! It's another Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jun 7, 201936 min

(Full Ep) Ruiz Joshua Recap show . 6-2 -19

After a stunning night in New York where unheralded American Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz stopped unbeaten World Champ Anthony Joshua in the seventh round, T.J. Rives is ready with a Big Fight Weekend recap podcast.He's joined first by Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com with his thoughts on just how this happened to Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Was it overconfidence? Was Joshua simply exposed?Then, T.J. is joined by England's David Payne, to go over the magnitude of the upset from the British perspective and does this upset rival the Buster Douglas win over Mike Tyson nearly 30 years ago?Finally, Marquis rejoins T.J. to give thoughts on what happens next with a potential Ruiz-Joshua rematch and how does WBC champ Deontay Wilder factor in all of the title discussion?Catch it all on a special Big Fight Weekend recap.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

Jun 2, 201926 min

(Full Ep:) Joshua vs. Ruiz Preview 5 31 19

On a brand new Big Fight Weekend Podcast, host T.J. Rives is back and ready with his guests to preview Britain's Anthony Joshua's Unified Heavyweight Title defense against American Andy Ruiz Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.First up, former Undisputed World Light-Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver is back on the podcast talking Joshua-Ruiz, but also his son's latest pro win last weekend. Have to love the insight of "Tarver Time." Then, David Payne, "The Boxing Writer" from England, is back with us just in time to break down Joshua and what he expects from this U.S. debut. David and T.J. also talk history of heavyweights and MSG over the decades.Finally, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend is on to talk Joshua-Ruiz and give a prediction. Plus, he has a couple of other fights and fighters to watch this weekend. It's all part of another Big Fight Weekend podcast!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

May 31, 20191h 14m