Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

It's a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast"There were no major boxing cards over the weekend to recap but Dan Rafael conducted an extensive interview with Keith Connolly, one of the top managers in boxing. Connolly, the 2019 Boxing Writers Association of America manager of the year, has a deep stable of top fighters and prospects, including heavyweight mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic, super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga, undisputed women’s junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, junior welterweight contender Richardson Hitchins, super middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko, former middleweight titlist Daniel Jacobs, heavyweight Adam Kownacki and several others.Connolly updated Dan on the latest with his roster and ability to work with all of the major promoters.Enjoy their conversation and we look forward to much more fight news, previews and nostalgia on the upcoming "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" coming later this week. And, make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all the content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!

There aren't any prominent fight cards for this second weekend in September, but there's PLENTY to still go over on our latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the shocking arrest of prominent American trainer Brian "BoMac" McIntyre on hand gun charges in Manchester, England. McIntyre was in England as the trainer for Chris Eubank Jr. last Saturday and found to have a handgun in his luggage. And, unlike in the USA, he wasn't allowed to bail out quickly and will apparently be in an English jail for another month. Dan has more, including how did McIntyre have a gun with him in the first place coming from the U.S. for the fight?The guys then discuss the futile appeal of heavyweight Daniel Dubois to the WBA about his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois and his promoter Frank Warren contend that Usyk wasn't hit low in the fifth round of their bout that Usyk eventually won by KO and that the referee not counting him out was wrong. So, they want the result nullified and a rematch ordered. There are strong takes from Dan and T.J.Then, what's up with Tyson Fury and his future plans after he fights Francis Ngannou in late October? And, they don't apparently involve an undisputed fight with Usyk.There's more fight news about Amanda Serrano, a proposed Jose Ramirez-Arnold Barboza bout, a positive drug test for a heavyweight, the death of a veteran trainer and more.And, finally some nostalgia on Mike Tyson's "phantom KO" of Bruce Seldon for a heavyweight title in 1996 and also the final fight of Vitali Klitschko's hall of fame career was this week over a decade ago, as well.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!

In the only marquee card of the weekend English middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. exacted his revenge over Liam Simith Saturday night in Manchester, England. And, we're ready to go over his KO win, have some fight news and some very intereting nostalgia from over 100 years ago. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com with their insight and analysis on how Eubank shook off a TKO loss to Smith last January by overwhelming Eubank in an early TKO? And, what about the middleweight title future for the Brit, whom is trying to get a big payday with Gennady Golovkin or someone a level or more down?Dan, also has thoughts ont he undercard wins by prospect Adam Azim, Frazier Clarke and former ladies junior lightwieght champ Mikaela Mayer.Then, there is fight niews on Errol Spence invoiking the rematch clause with Terence Crawford after taking a real beating in fight one? Is it a done deal they will fight again next or could there be trouble, like T.J. theorizes?What about Golden Boy Boxing surging welterwegiht Alexis Rocha back in action and the silliness with the WBA and aging fighter Mahmoud Charr and should we care?Then, there's some nostalgia on Erik Morales winning a world title and why does the Battling Nelson-Joey Gans first fight from 1906 make the show?Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Spreaker, etc!

An intriguing rematch between British middleweights in Manchester, some fight news and excellent nostalgia on Rocky Marciano, Gennadiy Golovkin and more is part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to break it all down and tak Liam Smith-Chris Eubank Jr. rematch Saturday night in Manchester, England. It was a surprising Smith knockout in their first fight back in January. Now, he looks to validate it and put himself firmly in the 160 lb. title picture. The boys also go over the undercard featuring rising 140 lb. prospect Adam Aziz, heayweight Frazier Clarke and American former ladies champ Mikaela Mayer.Then, there's fight news on the undercard press conference this week for the Canelo-Charlo PPV, Dan has info on England's Joe Cordina's next bout, the Jake Paul-Nate Diaz PPV numbers from early August and more.And finally, some nostalgia involving a tremendous Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares featherweight title war eight years ago this week, Triple G's U.S. debut/his place in middleweight history and what about the greatness of Rocky Marciano, who's 100th birthday would have been Friday?Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Spreaker etc.

On a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Pod" Dan Rafael had an exclusive conversation with legendary HBO sports play by play man and International Boxing Hall of Famer, Jim Lampley.They discussed several topics, including Jim's upcoming gig with PPV.com; what he’s been doing since HBO exited boxing at the end of 2018; becoming a boxing fan as a child; going to his first fight: then-Cassius Clay’s upset of Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title;Then, they go over Jim getting his start as a boxing announcer at ABC and how he ironically believes his boss there was trying to force him to quit; then, his move to HBO; covering Mike Tyson; following boxing since leaving HBO; Lampley's thoughts on Crawford-Spence; previewing briefly Canelo-Charlo and more.It's all part of a special "Fight Freaks Unite" podcast, as part of the Big Fight Weeend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

A big Saturday of heavyweight action has culminated with Ukranian Oleksandr Usyk defending his three titles, American heavyweight contender Jared Anderson looking good and more. And, we are ready to analyze it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all starting with overcoming a serous low blow against Britain's Daniel Dubois to skill KO him later in the bout. The guys disect the supposed controversy and how Usyk's reaction verified that the punch was low and not a borderline body shot that could have given Dubois the win. Dan has insight from the WBA about their thoughts on Dubois' complaning? And, wlll we see Usyk fight again late in the year while waiting for Tyson Fury and an undisputed shot?Then, the subject of "fighter safety" comes back up, as lightweight Anthony Yigit was beaten up, cut up, but then not medically taken care of after his fight in Poland on the Usyk-Dubois undercard. The boys want some answers about the crappy safety standards for K2 Promotions and the Polish boxing authorities for this situation.Next, the attention turns to Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson and the unbeaten heavyweight scoring his latest TKO in a Top Rank Boxing main event in Tulsa, OK. Anderson is back on track with the 15th KO in 16 fights for him and what's next on the contender horizon for him?Then, some fight news involving a potential Shakur Stevenson next bout, Robert Helenius' positive drug test prior to getting kayoed by Anthony Joshua, Jaime Munguia has switched to a new hall of fame trainer and more.And, finally, some birthday nostalgia for hall of famer Raul Marquez and a nugget on the great Sugar Ray Robinson too.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Spreaker, etc.!!

The unified heavyweight champ is back to defend his title and one of the iconic boxing TV play by play voices of the last 50 years joins us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com start first with the Oleksandr Usyk second unified heavyweight title defense, as he battles Daniel Dubois in Poland Saturday night. Off a year layoff, but clearly the better and more tested fighter, Usyk is in against the hard punching, but limited Dubois. What's the low chance at an upset?The guys also discuss the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show in Oklahoma that features unbeaten Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson in action in the main event. Dan has more on his opponent and whether Anderson should win big to continue his rise towards a title shot.Next comes an intriguing conversation with the 30 year, award winning hall of fame voice of HBO Boxing, Jim Lampley. Jim and Dan go over why Lampley has not been back broadcasting fights since HBO ceased it's production of fights in 2018? There is also some reminiscing by Lampley on the meteoric rise of Mike Tyson and then his amazing fall starting with Buster Douglas knocking him out. Lampley will also be part of special coverage on PPV.com of the Canelo Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight title defense against Jermell Charlo next month.Then, there's fight news involving Tim Tszyu's next title bout in October, Yordenis Ugas set to fight for a welterweight belt on the Canelo-Charlo undercard and IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia ready to come off a long layoff and a broken jaw to finally make his first defense in England later this year.Finally, Dan has nostalgia on one of the most lucrative bouts in modern boxing history, as Floyd Mayweather took on UFC legend Conor McGregor in a boing match in in Vegas this weekend in 2017. Just why was this match such a big a "cross over" success for boxing and MMA and even, casual sports fans? Dan and T.J. discuss.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Spreaker, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even though the weekend was devoid of a big time main event worldwide, that does not mean we still don't have plenty to go over on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to give some quick thoughts on the Matchroom "NextGen" show Saturday night in Birmingham, England, including a surprise slugfest/upset on the card.Dan also has the latest on the stalled negotiations for undisputed lightweight champ Devin Haney moving up to 140 lb. to challenge champ Regis Prograis in about that had been slated for late October in Vegas. What's the holdout and how big a mess are the three letter P-P-V in this not getting done?Then, hear Dan's one on one conversation with Top Rank Boxing president Todd duBoef, who has thoughts on fighters like Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Haney, Teofimo Lopez and others. And, he takes you inside Top Rank developing talent and how their schedule/plans come together and more.Finally, the boys discuss the great Salvador Sanchez, yet again, as the Mexican legend cutdown by a car crash way too young, has another anniversary of arguably his biggest win of this championship career. That's when over just over 40 years ago he wiped out unbeaten jr. featherweight champ Wilfredo Gomez in a tremendous "Mexico vs. Puerto Rico" showdown in Las Vegas.Dan also gives some intriguing insight into acquiring memorabilia from Sanchez-Gomez that's been very, very difficult to find for over 20 years!It's all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There aren't significant fights this weekend, but there's still much to discus ion the newest edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFiightWeekend.com to go over the kickoff of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo buildup, as the fighters held pressers in NYC and Los Angeles. this week. Dan has his initial impressions on the demeanors of both and whether Charlo looks the part of fighting at 168 lb.Next, T.J. talks more about Canelo-Charlo with Raul Marquez of Showtime, who was part of their coverage of Tuesday's New York Presser. Raul relays what he got from the fighters and tells great stories about the Charlo twins coming up through the ranks in Houston in the gym where he trained. Plus, the former world champ Raul also talks about his son, Gio, who is an up and coming fighter himself and his future and potential.Dan has lots of fight news involving Zurdo Ramirez next bout, Janibek Alimkhanuly going for middleweight unification, Alexis Rocha looking to be back in October and more.And, the boys close with nostalgia on Mike Tyson coming out of prison to demolish Peter McNeeley 28 years ago.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcsat" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off a weekend that saw a wild fight between two Mexican stars in Phoenix, an eventual booming KO by Anthony Joshua in England and more, we're back on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap."Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com to go over what happened and where.They begin with Emanuel Navarrete out-slugging Oscar Valdez over 12 rounds to retain his WBO junior lightweight title on the Top Rank Boing/ESPN main event. It's time to give Navarrete his due, even if the judging was a little wide in this one.Next, the boys talk the return of former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in front of his fans in the Matchroom Boxing main event in London, as he eventually bombed Robert Helenius with a big right hand for a 7th round KO. There's discussion on whether Joshua will ever be back to being an aggressive combination puncher or if we just have to accept that he's now a tentative, cautious fighter who can still punch big?Then, Dan has insight on the Showtime/PBC card he attended in Maryland as Emmanuel Rodriguez won back the IBF bantamweight title that he held five years ago on a decision over Melvin Lopez. It wasn't very pretty and we wonder what's next for Rodriguez?Finally, there is fight news involving Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards being made official for flyweight unification belts in December. and more Matchroom announcements.Plus, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo kick off their press tour for their September 30th showdown this week in NYC and L.A.And, there's some nostalgia on greats Salvador Sanchez and Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready for another weekend with prominent fights from Arizona to London and back to Maryland and we've got fight news and nostalgia, too on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to break it all down. They talk first about former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua's new last minute opponent, veteran Robert Helenius. Helenius just fought last Saturday and clearly, this is supposed to be an easy night in the U.K. for "AJ" but will it be?The guys next discuss the Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez WBO 130 lb. world title bout in Arizona in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event. Will this one be a "fire-fight" between the two Mexican's in the "Valley of the Sun?!" We will see.And, then, Dan is covering the Showtime/PBC card in Maryland as Puerto Rico's Emmanuel Rodriguez tries to regain the IBF bantamweight world title against Melvin Lopez, originally from Nicaragua. Will these guys put on a big show for 118 lb. glory? We shall see.Some fight news is next on the official Canelo vs. Jermell Charlo battle of undisputeds on September 30th, the fight date for Bam Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards for flyweight unification and more.And finally, some nostalgia, again, for Dan's guy, "Popo" Frietas and we remember the great heavyweight contender of the 1970's Ken Norton, who would have been 80 years old Wednesday.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new month is underway and we already have a downer due to another fighter testing positive for a PED. However, turning to the ring, Jake Paul was victorious again Saturday over a non-boxer. This time it. was UFC star Nate Diaz. And, we're ready to discuss it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back aboard and discuss first the newest positive drug test for British Heavyweight Dillian Whyte (his third) canceling his bout with former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua coming up Saturday night in London. T.J. goes strong on whether this should be it for Whyte on chances to be on a big stage and Dan has the latest Sunday night on whether an opponent can be found for Joshua in time to salvage the card?Next, is the discussion of Paul's easy decision win over Nate Diaz in Dallas in a 10 round bout. Paul was better, Diaz is clearly old and we wonder if the boxing market is mostly dried up for Jake Paul now until he fights real boxers? T.J. and Dan also talk the Amanda Serrano mismatch win over Heather Hardy to defend her featherweight titles and why wasn't the fight stopped due to the repeated punishment Hardy took rond after round with no hope of winning?There's news involving Mike Tyson becoming a trainer, Jack Catterall getting an "over the hill" opponent for October and more.And, finally some "Popo" Freitas nostalgia from Dan on his title fight with the late Diego Corrales 19 years ago that Dan was ringside for, but his post fight hotel suite story with "Popo" is even better!Hear it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready to go for the month of August and it's Jake Paul back in a boxing ring Saturday night in Dallas. We look ahead to that and hear from a former world champ in Oscar Valdez and more on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.First the guys go over the strong PPV numbers for Terence Crawford's whipping of Errol Spence last Saturday night in Vegas and what does that mean for the financial success and future of the sports biggest stars?Then, it's time to talk Paul-Diaz in a Cruiserweight showdown, as the Youtube/social media star fights a former UFC world champ in the 10 round main event. Also, undisputed featherweight champ Amanda Serrano is back in the co-feature bout defending her titles in a rematch with Heather Hardy.Next, hear Dan one on one with former two division world champ Oscar Valdez, as he readies to fight Emanuel Navarrete in a highly anticipated world title showdown at 130 lbs. on Saturday night August 12th in Glendale, AZ. Valdez will be the underdog against the bigger hard punching Navarrete, but he's primed to try to win a third championship in three weight classes.The guys have some fight news on Tim Tszyu being elevated to the WBO 154 lb. world champ status, while Jermell Charlo fights Canelo Alvarez instead of Tszyu in September. Also, Devin Haney got a court victory Thursday in L.A. and what's the latest on his proposed bout with Regis Prograis for the WBC 140 lb. world title? And, there's more on Artur Beterbiev's infected jaw postponing his light heavyweight unified title fight with Callum Smith and more.We tell you more on how to stream Paul vs. Diaz on PPV.com and why you should take a strong look at them for the PPV option Satudray.Then, some nostalgia on the Israel Vasquez-Rafael Marquez "war" that was fight of the year from 16 years ago this weekend for the WBC 122 lb. title. It was the second of their 4 bouts and Dan has more on why it was so memorable. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was an epic weekend in Las Vegas as Terence Crawford became the first ever four belt undisputed world welterweight champ with a nine round demolition of Errol Spence Saturday night. And, host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael were there to take it all in live and have the latest on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."The boys come your way late Saturday night after what was the most impressive, domination knockout performance in a big time world title fight in recent memory by Crawford.They tell you about the atmosphere in the T-Mobile Arena, including Grammy award winning artist Eminem rapping his song as Crawford ring walked to face Spence. Dan also weighs in on why he thinks Crawford is #1 pound for pound on his list.What about the undercard that saw Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz win his WBC Eliminator bout and Alex Santiago score an upset win over future hall of famer Nonito Donaire for the WBC bantamweight title?Get all the insight, some fight news and Roy Jones/Erik Morales nostalgia from 2022 years, as well.The guys were together for the weekend in the desert and you will hear from them on scene on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast." And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's here and we're here in Las Vegas for the undisputed world welterweight title fight between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford coming up Saturday night. So, let's get to a preview on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return and first discuss the Naoya Inoue destruction of Stephen Fulton in Japan earlier this week to win Fulton's WBC/WBO 122 lb. titles. "The Monster" looks unstoppable right now at the smaller weights. Dan gives his thoughts and insight on whom, if anyone, beats him in his next 2-3 fights based on what we are seeing?Then, we turn our attention to everything Spence-Crawford. It was press conference day in the T-Moble Arena on the Vegas strip. T.J. and Dan go over what was said, what they saw and the buildup for this one.Then, former two time welterweight champ Shawn Porter joins the preview, as he lost to both of these fighters in tough battles and is qualified to give insight on what they do well and what might happen? Plus, is this a legacy fight not unlike Sugar Ray Leonard-Thomas Hearns and Oscar De La Hoya-"Tito" Trinidad?? Shawn weighs in.Finally, the boys discuss the undercard for the Showtime/PBC pay per view and with the likes of Nonito Donaire and Isaac Cruz on the undercard coming up. And, they wrap with nostalgia from this weekend in 2000 when legend Kostya Tszyu defeated fellow legend Julio Cesar Chavez in Chavez's final world title bout of his amazing career.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Another jammed packed edition of the only recap show a fight fan needs. We cover former lightweight world champ George Kambosos' return and controversial decision win over Maxi Hughes in the Top Rank Boxing / ESPN main event in Oklahoma. And, we also jump right in on previewing Tuesday morning's (Tuesday night in Japan) Stephen Fulton's unified 122 lb. title defense against Naoya "The Monster" Inoue. It's all on our "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. This includes Kambosos getting the undeserved 12 round win over Hughes and how one judge in specific, had no business being involved in this main event. Dan also gives more insight on the selecting of the judges and how it works?Then, it's time to debate Fulton-Inoue and what will take place in their title showdown in Tokyo? Can the American, who's a slight underdog, score the biggest win of his career or will "The Monster" add to his likely hall of fame resume even more?Dan has fight news on a possible Regis Prograis-Devin Haney bout for later this year, the death of a former world champ in the 1980s in Juan "Kid" Mesa and also an exhibition return for Manny Pacquiao, too.There's nostalgia involving, Terence Crawford becoming a unified champ seven years ago and also a controversial Antonio Margarito-Miguel Cotto KO 15 years agoHear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a lighter weekend of action, as former unified lightweight champ George Kambosos headlines for Top Rank Boxing. But, we get ready for Errol Spence and Terence Crawford next week by hearing from the two fighters on this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to cover Kambosos fighting Maxi Hughes of England in a 12 round lightweight main even on ESPN from Oklahoma. Kambosos, off two losses to Devin Haney, looks to get back on track and the guys discuss that and rising lightweight Keyshawn Davis in action on the undercard.Then, with Spence and Crawford ready to battle for the undisputed 147 lb. title next weekend in Vegas the fighters are already there. And, Dan got a chance to ask each of them couple of questions during a media call this week. Hear what they have to say about this legacy building bout and how they finally agreed.Next, Dan has news on a heavyweight triple header from Top Rank Boxing featuring Jared Anderson next month, plus, some other bouts that he's learned are happening and what's the chance Jaime Munguia will fight Edgar Berlanga coming up?Finally, some nostalgia, as Dan relives the tremendous Vernon Forrest rematch win over Sugar Shane Mosley to retain the WBC welterweight crown 21 years ago this week. It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some good action in Las Vegas and Detroit and unified super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton joins us on our newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over the action. That includes lightweight prospect Frank "The Ghost" Martin winning the Showtime/PBC main event in Las Vegas. Dan and T.J. go over his win, his future and the undercard.Next, they discuss the decision victory for women's undisputed 130 lb. champ Alycia Baumgardner in Detroit headlining the Matchroom Boxing main event. Dan has more on her win and what huge women's bout possibly looms for Baumgardner next? The boys also talk the undercard where Cuban amateur star Andy Cruz and American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin won bouts.Then, hear from Fulton, the WBC/WBO 122 lb. title holder, as he prepares to fight Naoya "The Monster" Inoue for his titles in Japan on July 25th. It's the biggest bout of the confident Fulton's career and it's a tough task to beat the devastating Inoue in his home setting. Then, some fight news on Gervonta Davis' jail release after serving almost 7 weeks for a plea agreement violation on felony hit and run charges. What's the latest? And, there are a couple of intriguing fights signed coming up, including a heavyweight showdown for the Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte undercard August 12th.Finally, we have nostalgia on Jermain Taylor's upset of Bernard Hopkins 18 years ago, as Dan was ringside. And, there's more on a famous heavyweight upset anniversary and a booming one punch kayo of Donald Curry, too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The WBC Heavyweight champion is back and we have fight cards to go over from Vegas to Detroit to all as part of the latest edition of the "Biig Fight Weekend Preview Podcast." Host TJ Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael from big fight weekend to go over it all. First, they take a look at Tyson Fury returning to the ring for the first time in 2023, but he will not be fighting a contending challenger. No, instead, it's a former UFC champion now making his boxing debut in Francis NgannouDan has Insight on the particulars on this fight and how legitimate is it for Fury to be messing around with this instead of finding Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed title challenge? Then, the guys get into the fight cards for this week, including undefeated lightweight prospect Frank Martin headlining on his rise towards a lightweight title shot in the Showtime/PBC card from Las Vegas. Martin has skill, lots of potential and it's definitely worth keeping an eye on whether he's impressive on Saturday night? Dan also has more on the undercard fights and why there had to be some adjustments for Saturday nights PBC show and in two weeks the undercard of Errol Spence and Terrell Crawford from Premier Boxing Champions on Pay-per-view?Then, the attention turns to the "Motor City" and the Matchroom boxing card featuring women's Undisputed 130 lb Champion Alycia Baumgardner defending her four titles against Christina Lindartou in a scheduled 10 round defense of her titles. Baumgardner is a very entertaining flashy boxer and will the veteran Lindartou give her much of a threat? The guys then go over some news, including the first press conferences for heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, who will square off in early August and then Usyk getting ready to defend his three heavyweight titles against Englishman Daniel Dubois in Poland later on in August, as those guys also met with the media this week.Finally, there is some nostalgia involving one of the great Hall of Fame fighters celebrating a birthday this week in Julio Cesar Chavez. The guys go over some of the amazing facts and stories of Chavez's reign as one of boxing's great champs.And Dan also reminisces about Arturo Gatti's final fight, 16 years ago, which was part of a rare "split card" in two locations both shown by HBO's boxing coverage. All of this is part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, and Spotify!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new recap show, as Jaron "Boots" Ennis scored another impressive win in the Showtime/PBC main event from Atlantic City and one of the top world champs in the smallest weight classes in the last decade plus, Nonito Donaire, joins us prior to his latest title challenge coming up this weekend. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to discuss the latest from this weekend.That includes Ennis dominating Roiman Villa in Atlantic City in his 10th round TKO win to maintain his IBF interim 147 lb. status. Ennis has tremendous skill and potential. So the guys talk about his future and some hypothetical matchups, too.Then, the talk the Floyd Schofield impressive decision performance win in the Golden Boy Promotions short notice main event in San Antonio.. Schofield, like Ennis, has great potential and what does his short term future look like?Next, Dan talks one on one with Donaire prior to him challenging at 40 years old for the vacant WBC bantamweight title this coming Saturday in Las Vegas. Donaire talks his career and what still motivates him, when he has a likely hall of fame resume' already. Dan has some fight news on Eimantas Stanionis, an August 12th Showtime/PBC card and the ending of one of the top "club promotions" in Southern California with the ending of Thompson Boxing after over 20 years.Finally, some nostalgia on Emannuel Stewart and the anniversary of the mayhem of the Riddick Bowe/Andrew Golota fight in 1996 at Madison Square Garden. The post DQ riot is more well known than the bout.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're ready for some fight action Saturday night in Atlantic City and San Antonio with a significant injury/medical situation marring that show and one of the top lightweight contenders, Issac Cruz, joins us for a conversation. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael insider of BigFightWeekend.com to break it down for the upcoming weekend.First, it's the discussion on the latest serious health situation involving unbeaten, welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz having to withdraw yet again, from his Golden Boy Promotions main event with Eimantas Stanionis scheduled for Saturday. Dan has the insight on what happened to Ortiz, is his career all but over and what's next for Stanionis, who hasn't fought since April 2022?Then, there's insight on the Jaron Ennis vs. Roiman Villa in a Showtime/PBC welterweight showdown from Atlantic City. Is "Boots" Ennis ready to make a huge statement while hoping for a shot against the winner of Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford?Next, Dan has a one on one conversation with lightweight contender "Pitbull" Cruz who will be in the co-feature of Spence-Crawford later this month. Cruz talks about his fight and wanting another shot at Gervonta Davis, etc.Finally, some fight news on Anthony Joshua meeting Dillian Whyte again in August, Aussie former welterweight king Jeff Horn retiring and more.And, then some fight nostalgia on Nonito Donaire, also one of the worst decisions that Dan has ever been ringside for and even, some Julio Cesar Chavez 80's anniversary too.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend" Preview podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the first weekend of July, we're back to talk the wild twist of Canelo Alvarez returning to fight a Charlo, just not the one we thought. And, American heavyweight contender Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson got tested big time by former IBF champ (briefly) Charles Martin on Saturday night in Anderson's home town of Toledo, Ohio. It's all part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com return to go over it all.First, they discuss why Alvarez will now be fighting the undisputed 154 lb. champion Jermell Charlo on September 30th instead of his twin brother, WBC middleweight champ Jermall, Charlo. Dan has specifics on why that date and why the switch of opponents?Then, they recap Anderson's decision win by Anderson and more concerning was how much he got hit by Martin over the 10 rounds? There is no doubt that Anderson has talent, but the amount of times he got tagged is concerning if the competition steps up is a definite issue with Anderson's defense?They also talk the Savannah Marshall victory by decision over Franchon Crews-Dezurn to capture the undisputed 168 lb. titles in Manchester, England. Why was Marshall more effective in a sloppy fight and after his win, what are the chances Marshall will rematch Claressa Shields? Shields beat Marshall last Fall defending her 160 lb. titles. Next is some fight news involving ESPN fight analyst and hall of famer Andre Ward announcing his ESPN deal is not being renewed and the Anderson fight Saturday was his last for them. Also, is former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua fighting fellow Brit Dillian Whyte in a rematch or not?Finally, some nostalgia about legendary Jack Dempsey fighting an amazing bout in July 2021 with Georges Carpentier in New Jersey in front of 90,000 fans in one of the biggest events in American sports history at that time. There is also some July 4th nostalgia talk, including a hall of famer making his debut a long time ago and what rare championship fight happened in the USA on the actual holiday of July 4th in 1982?It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Untie Recap Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready to see arguably the top U.S. Heavyweight prospect headline in his hometown and we'll hear from one of the top welterweight contenders in the world one on one. It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to get you ready for the weekend. They first discuss the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event in Toledo, OH, as unbeaten, heavyweight contender Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson is in the main event with veteran Charles Martin in a 10 rounder. Dan has more on whether Anderson is on track for stardom and a title shot in 2024?Next, the guys discuss the women's super middleweight showdown between undisputed champ Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Savannah Marshall in Manchester, England. Will Crews-Dezurn retain or will Marhall pull the upset?Then, hear Dan's conversation with 147 lb. star Jaron "Boots" Ennis. Ennis will headline for Showtime Boxing on July 8th against Roiman Villa in Atlantic City. Will Ennis deliver, again, and is he the heir apparent in the welterweight division if Errol Spence and Terence Crawford both move up to junior middleweight after their mega showdown?There is some news on a Zhilei Zhang-Joe Joyce heavyweight rematch, a mandatory 140 lb. title fight for Subriel Matias and more.Then, they close with nostalgia on the infamous anniversary of the Tyson-Holyfield "Bite night" rematch in 1997 and whether it's the most bizarre' moment in any sport in modern history?Dan has more nostalgia on Manny Pacquiao moving up to become lightweight champ this week in 2008 on his way to many more titles in heavier divisions to come. And, T.J. remembers that night in June, 2008 for a different reason, as his twin daughters were born!It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a special conversation from the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast with Dan Rafael and Vergil Ortiz.Coming up next month in San Antonio, TX, the unbeaten, KO artist welterweight Ortiz will headline for Golden Boy Promotions in a twice delayed battle with fellow unbeaten Eimantas Stanionis.Rafael got with with Ortiz, 19-0, 19 KOS, as he has had to overcome a serious health concern with a potentially deadly blood condition (now twice) that has required hospitalization and treatment. Ortiz has fought once in between the battle with the blood disorder knocking out Britain's Michael McKinson in August 2022 and solidifying his standing in the world rankings.He discusses the physical challenges and looks forward to the important bout with Stanionis.Get great content like this by subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some good weekend action in Minnesota and New York and one of the top welterweight contenders in the world is one on one on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast. Host T.J. Rives joins our insider Dan Rafael while on vacation with the family this weekend. Hear Dan's thoughts on Carl Adames' interim WBC middleweight title win by TKO Saturday night over Julian "J-Rock" Williams in the Showtime Boxing/PBC main event from Minneapolis. Was the fight stoppage too premature? Dan gives his takes and also discusses the undercard.Then, the guys move on to Edgar Berlanga's win in his Matchroom Boxing promotional debut in NYC. Berlanga did not get the KO but still got the win over tough Jason Quigley in the 12 round main event. Dan has more on what he thought of Beranga's performance and what could be upcoming? Also, on the undercard, heavyweight Joe Cusumano pummeled Adam Kownacki to a fourth straight defeat and it's clearly time for Kownacki to hang it up with the punishment he keeps taking in loss after loss.Next, hear Dan 1 on 1 with unbeaten welterweight Vergil Ortiz, as he headlines on July 8th for Golden Boy Promotions in San Antonio, TX against Eimantas Stanionis. Vergil discusses his serious health issues and the importance of this WBA "regular" title fight coming up..Then, it's some nostalgia as Dan and T.J. reminisce on Floyd Mayweather's first PPV in a KO of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti in 2005. Dan was ringside for that one.And, it's incredibly been 35 years since Mike Tyson destroyed Michael Spinks in 90 seconds in Atlantic City to retain the undisputed heavyweight champ. The guys discuss the importance of that showdown in the landscape of the history of the heavyweight division and more. It's a "Vacay for TJ" edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big news involving a big name in the sport returning, an interview with a former world champ fighting for a title in Minnesota and lots of fight previews, news and nostalgia are part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com to go over Canelo Alvarez saying that he's done a deal with Premier Boxing Champions and Dan has learned it's for multiple fights. It looks like WBC middleweight champ Jermall Charlo will be next in September. Hear more from Dan.Then, Dan talks one on one with former unified 154 lb. champ Julian "J Rock" Williams as he gets set to fight Carlos Adames for the interim WBC 160 lb. crown in Minnesota Saturday night. Get his mindset headed into a prominent main event battle on Showtime.The guys also discuss the rest of the PBC card and Edgar Berlanga making his Matchroom Boxing debut as a top super middleweight contender in New York. Will he get a test from Jason Quigley in this battle in New York.There is news involving an upcoming unified, flyweight world title fight with Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards upcoming. Also, a new opponent is up for Jared Anderson's main event next weekend and it looks like 168 lb. contenders David Benavidez and David Morrell will meet in last part of 2023, too. Dan has more on that.Then, we finish with nostalgia fights this week for Lennox Lewis, Joe Louis and Manny Pacquiao that the guys reminisce and discuss!It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more content on this feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A busy weekend of fights from New Orleans to Australia and news involving Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya fighting legally in civil court, now is all part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to break it all down. First, they go over Tim Tszyu's huge KO in just over a minute of Carlos Ocampo which further cements him as the WBO interim 154 lb. champ and has us wanting his undisputed challenge with Jermell Charlo later in the year. Dan gives some insight on it all.Then, "hold your nose" as we discuss the brutally boring Regis Prograis 140 lb. defense over Danielito Zorrilla that was 12 rounds of almost no real action. Dan has the details on just how epically bad the offensive output was really from both fighters. And, more importantly, how does Prograis, who's talented, regroup from this for a bigger fight.Next up, is the Garcia/De La Hoya lawsuit filed by the hall of fame promoter on Friday afternoon. What's really going on here with Garcia's contract and has he fought his last fight for De La Hoya? Get Dan's insight on it all.There's more fight news involving David Benavidez looking to meet David Morrell in a very intriguing contender super middleweight bout later this year. And, why Canelo Alvarez is still looking for an opponent for September, but it won't be Badou Jack at cruiserweight.Finally, some nostalgia on Oscar De La Hoya in the ring in a wild world welterweight title fight with Sugar Shane Mosley in their first meeting in L.A. with Dan ringside in June of 2000. There's also reminiscing of Dan attending Jermain Taylor's tough middleweight showdown with Winky Wright that ended in a draw in Memphis, TN, in 2006. And, also the anniversary of Felix Trinidad's first ever title win of his hall of fame career.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another intriguing weekend of title bouts from New Orleans to Australia and we're ready to go over the bouts for Regis Prograis and Tim Tszyu. And, we're ready to go over those fights and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back with the breaking news first that newly crowned WBO junior welterweight champ Teofimo Lopez has vacated his title just days after beating Josh Taylor. What's really going on here? Dan has more.Then, they turn to Prograis defending the WBC title in that same division in NOLA against Danielito Zorrilla Saturday night. What will happen in this homecoming bout for Prograis and his future plans?Next, some discussion on Tim Tszyu in an Australian PPV main event Saturday night with veteran Carlos Ocampo. Tszyu is fighting despite a nasty dog bite to his forearm two weeks ago and is looking for a big performance. Then, he'll turn his attention to undisputed champ Jermell Charlo and a probable fight later this year.There's fight news involving Zhilei Zhang, Nonito Donaire and the Stanionis vs. Ortiz undercard next month.And the guys conclude with nostalgia for this weekend on Mike Tyson and George Foreman fighting on the same card in 1990 in an attempt to have them fight each other. Alas, that bout never happened, especially when Tyson was arrested and convicted of rape a year later.And, a tremendous, booming KO by Thomas "Hitman" Hearns of "Hands of Stone" Roberto Duran happened 39 years ago Thursday. How did that punch impact and elevate Hearns and really damage Duran's intimidating persona for good? We discuss.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the newest edition of our weekend recap of fights, news and nostalgia, as Teofimo Lopez looked tremendous in a 12 round upset of Josh Taylor for the WBO/lineal 140 lb. title in NYC. Plus, unbeaten Jaime Munguia had to overcome being badly hurt early to rally and squeak a decision to remain unbeaten and we've got great fight nostalgia, too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite substack and BigFightweekend.com to go over what went down from New York to London and back to California.The guys have thoughts on what Lopez did well and what Taylor did not as the "Takeover" scored the unanimous decision win to become a two division world champ. And, Dan has thoughts on what's next for Teofimo?Then, they talk Munguia's tremendous battle with Sergey Derevyanchenko in a 12 round decision for the Mexican to keep is 42-0 record in tact. What about the controversy as Munguia's team, including Oscar De La Hoya, trying to get the scheduled 12 rounder shortened to 10 rounds and ironically, those two rounds were needed by Munguia to rally, score a final round knockdown and get the narrow decision. Plus, does Munguia really have a championship future?There's also a recap of England's Sunny Edwards winning a decision to retain his IBF Flyweight title over a little known Chilean opponent. And, what's next for him at 112 lb.?Then, Dan talks Hall of Fame induction Sunday for the International Boxing Hall and the neat moments of Tim Bradley Carl Froch and others going in the Hall, including what his buddy Brad Goodman of Top Rank did to conclude his induction speech that will be remembered for years to come??The show wraps with nostalgia on Mike Tyson's final official pro bout in 2005 and Dan being there ringside in Washington D.C. and just how big was the "robbery" of Thomas Hearns not getting the decision in his rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard in 1989.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another action packed weekend of championship fights, plus, it's International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend and some great nostalgia, including Lennox Lewis' career culminating massive win over Mike Tyson on this weekend in 2002. It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all starting with the fights, including the Josh Taylor WBO junior welterweight crown against former lightweight title holder Teofimo Lopez from Top Rank/ESPN. This highly anticipated bout is in NYC as Taylor fights for the first time in over a year against Lopez, who's struggling mentally outside of the ring. They also breakdown the Golden Boy Boxing main event in California, as unbeaten Jaime Munguia fights arguably his biggest name in four years in former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko. And, there's also the IBF Flyweight title fight with Sunny Edwards defending against little known Andres Campos in the Matchroom Boxing main event from London.Dan's got lots of news on a possible Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder heavyweight bout and how serious are the discussions? Also, the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford world welterweight title fight will kick off promotionally next weekend and the Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez 130 lb. showdown is official for August.Then, the boys turn nostalgic, as always, and go over the Lewis-Tyson scene from Memphis 21 years ago, as Dan was right there at ringside and T.J. has tales about his hometown hosting such a big bout, as well. Dan also has more on anniversaries of a Miguel Cotto win and the controversial decision awarded to Tim Bradley against Manny Pacquiao.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the first recap show of the month of June and we have plenty to discuss off the weekend, including Claressa Shields successfully defending her undisputed middleweight titles on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to cover all the action in the ring and news outside of it.First, the guys discuss multi-division world champ Gervonta Davis breaking his silence, via social media, after being taken into custody in Baltimore for violating the terms of his home confinement. Davis seems to be jeopardizing his freedom even after the 90 days are up on his suspended 26 month sentence. There's a lot to go over and debate.Then, the attention turns to Shields 10 round decision win over Maricela Cornejo in Detroit Saturday night. Claressa wasn't challenged again and the boys wonder, whom is out there in the middleweight or super middleweight divisions can really challenger her?Then, there's more fight news on Oleksandr Usyk, Tim Tszyu and some upcoming July bouts involving Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Frank Martin that will be coming soon.And, there's even some nostalgia on the anniversary in 2005 of Ricky Hatton kayoing Kostya Tszyu and retiring the hall of famer.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lots of fight news and one title fight involving women's undisputed middleweight champ Claressa Shields are on the docket for the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, return to in the first weekend of June to go over the latest outside the ring. This includes: Errol Spence and Terence Crawford officially signing up to meet in late July, Ryan Garcia is back disagreeing with Oscar De La Hoya on future fights, etc. and news on Australian Tim Tszyu suffering a dog bite that could sideline him for his June 17th bout with Carlos Ocampo.Then, the guys go over the Saturday night title defense in Detroit of Claressa Shields against Maricela Cornejo, for the four middleweight titles. Shields is arguably the top fighter in women's boxing and we'll see how big the crowd and how big her performance will be?Finally, some nostalgia, as Dan and T.J. reminisce on the anniversary of the passing of "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali seven years ago. And, Dan ties in a great fight that he attended the following night in 2016 with Francisco Vargas and Orlando Saliido in Carson, CA. Dan also talks the anniversary this weekend of Miguel Cotto and Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium in 2010 and how cool it was to be there at that hallowed place to see it.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a bonus podcast this week, as host T.J. Rives is joined by David Payne "The Boxing Writer" in Yorkshire, England for more recap of the weekend action. This includes David's thoughts on the Luis Alberto Lopez KO of Michael Conlan for his IBF featherweight division crown. Plus, the guys discuss Leigh Wood getting revenge over WBA 126 lb. champ Mauricio Lara in a 12 round decision. What does David think of the prospect of Wood fighting in the legendary "City Ground" Soccer Stadium in his home Nottingham Forest?Also, the Chris Billam-Smith upset decision win for the WBO cruiserweight championship over Lawrence Okolie Saturday night is of interest, as well. Does David believe that it was more about Billiam-Smith winning or Okolie underachieving that night?Then, the guys turn to the boxing movie debate and whether David agrees with our Dan Rafael that "Rocky III" is the best of the series or not? And, they go over other boxing movies in history and where they should rank?It's all on a special "Fight Freaks Unite" bonus pod off the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was an action packed weekend of championship boxing all over the U.K. and the USA and we're ready to recap the results and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all from Luis Alberto Lopez's KO of Michael Conlan in the IBF Featherweight title bout in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Leigh Wood's revenge win over Mauricio Lara for the WBA's 126 lb. title in Manchester to Chris Billiam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight upset of Lawrence Okolie in Bournemouth and an historic win for the WBO strawweight title for Oscar Collazo in California.Dan has insight and analysis and T.J. chimes in with takes on all of the bouts, including the comedic scorecard of an American judge in the Billiam-Smith decision victory with Okolie in CBS' hometown.The guys also go over fight news involving prospect Diego Pacheco and whether, Tyson Fury is seriously talking to fight Anthony Joshua later this Summer/Fall or not?Then, we turn to nostalgia on the anniversary of the death of three division world champ and hall of famer Johnny Tapia just over a decade ago. Dan has tremendous recollection of Tapia stories and interaction with the volatile fighter who died from heart complications from massive drug and alcohol abuse.And finally, some GREAT debate on the anniversary of the release of "Rocky III" in world wide theaters 41 years ago in late May. Why does Dan love this movie so much and it's his favorite of the series??Hear it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been agreed to! This as Errol Spence and Terence Crawford have agreed to meet for undisputed supremacy in the welterweight divison in July. And, we are eager to talk about that, hear from former WBA featherweight champ/now challenger Leigh Wood in a one on one conversation with our Dan Rafael, and we have fight previews of the title showdowns.T.J. Rives and Dan go over how the Spence-Crawford deal was done? What's the word on guaranteed money or not? And, is there a rematch clause?Then, hear from Wood, who readies to rematch Mauricio Lara Saturday night in Manchester, England. Lara upset him with a big left hand resulting in a knockdown and white towel stoppage.by his corner. Now, they fight again just three months later.The guys also preview the IBF 126 lb. title fight in Belfast, Northern Ireland between champ Luis Alberto Lopez and prominent, popular challenger Michael Conlan in the main event.And, they talk the WBO cruiserweight title bout in Bournemouth, England as champ Lawrence Okolie and challenger Chris Billam-Smith meet in a 12 round showdown there.There's fight news on the purse bid for Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois goes to Usyk's promter and the bout will now be in Poland in August.More news on Devin Haney-Vasiliy Lomachenko PPV buys and other figth cards coming this Summer.Plus, some nostalgia on Muhammad Ali's bizarre, controversial first round KO in his rematch with Sonny Liston 58 years ago. Get the boys thoughts and Dan's memorabilia from that historic May 1965 bout.It's all part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off a weekend that saw Devin Haney win a close, disputed unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas Saturday nighit and Chantelle Cameron score an upset decision of her own in beating Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming, we're back on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com go over it all on the Top Rank/ESPN card and Haney's win. Why was the decision disputed but not a "robbery?" Also, what about judge Dave Moretti's suspicious judging yet again? The debate over it is very intriguing. They also talk the rest of the card, including wins by Oscar Valdez and a big KO by Junto Nakatani over Andrew Moloney in the WBO Super Flyweight title fight.Next, the attention turns to Cameron's close win over Taylor in Dublin to retain her undisputed women's 140 lb. belts. Why did Cameron succeed in giving Taylor her first pro loss? Is a rematch assured and what does it mean for Amanda Serrano, who wanted Taylor in a rematch later this year too?The guys go over fight announcements and also Ryan Garcia with new trainer Derrick James in Texas.Finally, some nostalgia on Bernard Hopkins' win 12 years ago Sunday in Montreal over Jean Pascal making him the oldest world champ in boxing history and also, Monday's anniversary of Roy Jones defeating Hopkins in a 12 round battle at Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium in 1993. It was Jones' first pro title win of his hall of fame career, despite a broken hand. Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another jammed packed title weekend in both Las Vegas and Dublin, Ireland and we're poised to go over it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com with insight and analysis on the undisputed lightweight title showdown by champ Devin Haney of the USA and former multi-division world champ Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko. All four titles are on the line, as Haney looks for the biggest win of his career, while Loma looks to get back to the mountain top, as one of the best fighters pound for pound in the world.Dan also gives his thoughts on the Top Rank undercard featuring former world champ Oscar Valdez and also a WBO 115 lb. world title fight, as well.Next up is the ladies 140 lb. undisputed title bout between champ Chantelle Cameron and 135 lb. undisputed title holder, but challenger in this bout, Katie Taylor. Taylor fights in her home of Ireland for the first time ever and goes for a humungous next level of fame, if she can win all four belts at junior welterweight, while simultaneously holding them all at lightweight.Plus, hear Dan's 1 on 1 with Katie for this one, as she talks about handling the adrenaline and the opponent on Saturday night in Dublin.Then, some fight news involving Oleksandr Usyk and a potential looming purse bid for his unified heavyweight title fight with Daniel Dubois. And, there's also news on a new opponent needed for Regis Prograis and finally, the WBO is making sure that Jermell Charlo is in the ring with Australian Tim Tszyu by September 30th.Finally, Dan loves reminiscing about his favorite fighter, the late Arturo Gatti and the beginning of his amazing trilogy of fights with Mickey Ward has an anniversary of Thursday in 2001. You'll get all of this on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow the feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for more great content!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a jammed packed weekend of action in the ring and not without controversy, as well. And we're ready to go over it all and hear from WBC junior welterweight champ Regis Prograis coming up on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the shocking stoppage of the Rolly Romero-Ismael Barroso WBA 140 lb. title fight in Las Vegas. Referee Tony Weeks is under scrutiny by everyone and Dan gives great insight on the situation and his dealings with Weeks in the past, etc.There's a full recap of all the action on the Showtime/PBC undercard and then, the attention turns to the Top Rank/ESPN card in California. WBO middleweight champ Janibek Alimkhanuly got his big KO in the main event. What's next for him and what about Jason Moloney of Australia finally getting a bantamweight world title win in the co-feature fight. Did the guys agree with the result?Then Dan talks with Prograis about signing with Matchroom Boxing and what it means for potential big time/lucrative 140 lb. bouts for him.There's some fight news and then some good nostalgia on hall of famer Winky Wright defeating fellow hall of famer Felix Trinidad in a dominant decision that Dan was ringside for in May 2005. It was a signature win for the guy out of T.J.'s area in St. Pete, FL. They take a "deep dive" into it all.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed off Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We get ready for three world title fights in both Las Vegas and Stockton, CA,, and the guys are primed to go over that, hear from one of the participants, Rolly Romero, one on one, talk fight news, and "Tito" Trinidad nostalgia on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk about it all. That includes hearing from Romero who will battle veteran Ismael Barroso for the vacant WBA 140 lb. title, in the Showtime/PBC main event from Vegas. They also discuss the return of Janibek Alimkhanuly to defend his WBO Middleweight title in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event in Stockton, CA vs. Canadian Steve Butler. Is Janibek the best middleweight currently and what does an impressive showing lead to for his short term. Dan also has thoughts on Jason Moloney going for the WBO vacant bantamweight title in the co-feature.There's also fight news involving Regis Prograis, Joe Joyce wanting to rematch Zhilei Zhang and Tim Tszyu will fight a veteran instead getting the huge shot with injury rehabbing, undisputed champ Jermell Charlo.And, Dan shares tremendous nostalgia from being ringside 22 years ago for Felix "Tito" Trinidad's destruction of William Joppy at Madison Square Garden in May 2001. Hear it all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the top fighters in the sport over the past 15 years was back Saturday and in his home country of Mexico. And, we're ready to talk Canelo Alvarez's dominant, bloody decision win over England's John Ryder and more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com return to talk about Canelo's performance, just how tough was John Ryder and most importantly, are we seeing his career start to wind down? Dan has thoughts and insight and T.J. gives some interesting points on how there isn't much left financially and historically to prove, etc.The guys discuss the rest of the Mexico card, including WBC featherweight champ Julio Cesar Martinez having a real battle to beat little known Panamanian Ronal Batista in a late TKO.Also, Matchroom Boxing made a couple of fighter signing announcements at the Canelo show. This includes WBC 140 lb. champ Regis Prograis, who will now return in June to defend against Australian Liam Parrro.Then, there's conversation on Gervonta Davis being given a reduced jail sentence on Friday from his 2020 hit and run that he plead guilty to in February. What did the judge say and do in the Baltimore court?Finally, Dan has nostalgic insight from being ringside 19 years ago Monday for Manny Pacquiao- Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.It's all part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the top names in the sport the last decade is back in the ring on Saturday night, as Canelo Alvarez returns home to Mexico to fight England's John Ryder. And, we're ready to discuss/analyze on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com. They go over the matchup of Canelo-Ryder and Dan gives his takes on being ringside repeatedly for Canelo's biggest fights and what he anticipates for Saturday night? Can Ryder make it a fight or is this a Canelo big win?Then, T.J. gets more insight from the DAZN analyst on the call Saturday, Sergio Mora. Sergio sizes up Ryder's chances to hang around, but also the overwhelming scene that will be in the soccer stadium near Guadalajara coming up.The guys go over news involving Deontay Wilder's arrest for handgun possession, fights coming up including Artur Beterbiev scheduled to defend his unified light heavyweight titles against Callum Smith later this Summer.Then, Dan has fantastic recollections of being ringside 18 years ago for the legendary Corrales-Castillo I and what happened in the days after that fight. And, he was also ringside "Cinco de Mayo" weekend for Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, who backed up his bragging/wearing Mexican flag trunks and a sombrero to ring to taunt Oscar.It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In an exclusive one on one conversation, our insider Dan Rafael is back and has trainer/boxing personality Joe Goossen with him. This is Joe's first on the record interview, since the news that Ryan Garcia has elected to change trainers after Garcia's TKO loss to Gervonta Davis two weeks ago.Dan and the trainer to many world title fighters, who will be going into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this Summer goes over the situation, the details of the parting of he and Garcia and are they still amicable or not? Joe also gives his thoughts on the fight, which will go down as arguably the most prominent one in the U.S. this year. What was Garcia doing well and what happened to change it all for Davis? This, as Davis eventually got the signature KO win of his career to date.Hear the entire conversation with Dan and Joe Goossen. as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" on the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed. And, you want to make sure that you are following/subscribing to the BFW Pod feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a one on one conversation with one of boxing's biggest stars, as Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. And, our Dan Rafael spoke to him in advance of his undisputed super middleweight defense against England's John Ryder.Hear Canelo discuss with Dan his return to his home country to defend his titles for the first time in over a decade. Also, what's the status of a possible fight in the fall with WBA light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol in a rematch of Bivol's great performance/upset of Canelo a year ago in Las Vegas?Get some great insight from Canelo Alvarez, just as his fight week is cranking up from our "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed.And, make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content like this and be with us for our preview of Canelo-Ryder this weekend, out Friday!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a light weekend of action in the ring with only one big promotion having a show, but there is fight news and some great heavyweight nostalgia and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.The guys recap unbeaten lightweight contender William Zepeda scoring a huge second round KO in the Golden Boy Promotions main event in Arlington, TX. What are Dan's thoughts on his win, Zepeda's future and the rest of the card in Texas.Next, some fight news on Jake Paul's MVP Promotions doing a deal for a fight series on Friday night on DAZN, Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson will headline in July for Top Rank and Dan has the details on his opponent.And, the boys do some tremendous nostalgia on the first fight Dan covered in his full time role with USA Today 23 years ago, as Lennox Lewis destroyed Michael Grant at Madison Square Garden.Dan also reminisces about six years ago and the epic Wembley Stadium London title bout with Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, eventually won by Joshua.It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The undisputed super middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez is a guest and we're ready to hear from him about his defense next weekend. Plus, the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia PPV did exceedingly well and more is on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. First, they talk Davis-Garcia having over 1 million PPV buys and how that massive number compares with other recent successful bouts? The "live gate" revenue in Vegas was also huge making Davis' KO win one of the most lucrative bouts of the last five years.Then, Dan talks with Canelo in advance of his defense in Mexico May 6th against England's John Ryder. Canelo also discusses the option to rematch light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol later in 2023, etc.The boys also go over the lone significant fight card, which is the Golden Boy Promotions card in Texas featuring lightweight William Zepeda. There is fight news to discuss, including unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk may be defending his title in a country not in the U.K.And, they have some nostalgia about Rocky Marciano's devastating KO of Jersey Joe Walcott and a great win by James "Lights Out" Toney 20 years ago this week.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a battle that will be arguably the biggest one of 2023 Gervonta Davis scored a 7th round KO of Ryan Garcia Saturday night in Las Vegas. Our insider Dan Rafael was ringside and relays all that he saw/happened on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives joins Dan to go over how Davis pulled off the body shot KO, whether Garcia could've/should've gotten up and what was it like to be around the rowdy sold out atmosphere in the T-Mobile Arena?Dan gives his thoughts and recaps the rest of the undercard including Super Middleweight David Morrell wit his first round destruction of his late replacement opponent Yamaguchi Falcao? How impressive was Morrell up close and does this mean Morrell gets fellow top 168 lb. contender David Benavidez soon?Then, the guys discuss the tremendous IBF super featherweight battle between Joe Cordina and Shav Rakhimov in Cardiff, Wales- a bout won by narrow split decision by Cordina. This one should be on the list for fight of the year, as both men traded big punches throughout 12 tough rounds. Cordina got his hand raised in front of he home fans and what's next for him and for the valliant Rakhimov?Finally, the guys go over some nostalgia of the 22nd anniversary of Hasim Rahman's one punch KO to dethrone heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis in South Africa. Dan retells a great story of how he got two of his longtime friends tickets to the bout at the South African casino to witness the shocking result.There's also some debate of where that Rahman KO ranks with the upset by Andy Ruiz of Anthony Joshua in 2019 and Leon Spinks stunning decision win over Muhammad Ali in 1978?It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's arguably the biggest anticipated fight of 2023 as unbeatens Gervonta Daivs and Ryan Garcia will square off in a PPV Saturday night in Las Vegas and we're ready to set the stage on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by Dan Rafael, insider of Big Fight Weekend, who is on scene to cover the bouts in Vegas Saturday night. Dan has more on the Thursday press conference and the atmosphere around the MGM Grand Hotel, which is the headquarters for the bout. And, he gives of the feel of what he anticipates for Saturday. Dan goes over the entire card, including unbeaten Cuban-born super middleweight David Morrell in the co-feature and the rest of the PPV card.Dan also spoke with Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza in person Wednesday and gives us more on what he thinks his happening, or not, with the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford proposed undisputed 147 lb. title bout bout that's been under discussion for over six months. Is it realistic to happen later in the Summer?The guys also go over fight news for the week, including the re-scheduling of the Vergil Ortiz-Eimantas Stanionis welterweight contender battle that's been called off twice for both fighters have injury issues or illness. And, there's some Floyd Mayweather nostalgia on the 22nd anniversary of his 2002 close decision win over Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas, as well.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight week and our insider Dan Rafael is already on scene in Las Vegas. And on Wednesday afternoon, he scored an interview with the President of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza for a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."Espinoza and his network/service were a critical piece to the Davis-Garcia PPV deal getting done. He gives Dan some great intel on how it all came together and just how much anticipation there is for fight week? Then, the conversation turns to the often discussed, but yet to happen, potential Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed world welterweight title fight for later this year. What still stands in the way? And, how optimistic is Espinoza that Spence-Crawford can happen this calendar year?Hear it all on this edition of "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed for more great content like this. And, also overnight Thursday into Friday will be our BFW Preview Podcast for Davis-Garcia!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as our insider Dan Rafael is back with his 1 on 1 with unbeaten lightweight star Ryan Garcia prior to fight week with Gervonta Davis beginning.Why was Garcia so motivated to make the deal with Davis for Saturday night's PPV in Las Vegas that he was willing to concede on numerous negotiating points. That includes, Garcia willing to agree to the fight being at 136 lb. and a rehydration clause, too.It's one of the biggest bouts in boxing for 2023 and we get you ready with Dan and Ryan Garcia in this specific conversation.It's all part of our Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure to be with us for the full fight preview with Dan in Las Vegas later this week. Go ahead and follow / subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Heavyweight KO shocker by Chinese big man Zhilei Zhang in London and one of the top champions in boxing in a one on one conversation are part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend to go over it all, including how Zhang closed the right eye of England's Joe Joyce and battered him in a TKO stoppage to shock the crowd in London Saturday night. The fight handed the WBO interim champion Joyce his first pro loss and it's arguably China's most significant non-title fight win ever, in any division. Where do both fighters go from here? Dan gives his thoughts and insight.They also recap American Mikaela Mayer winning by decision over her last minute replacement opponent in the co-feature fight on the London card. It was a bit of a wild circumstance that Mayer was in the ring with a fighter on about 30 hours notice. The guys go over it all.Next up, Dan goes for an in depth conversation with WBA light heavyweight champ, Russian Dmitry Bivol. Bivol, who scored a career defining decision win over CCanelo Alvarez almost 12 months ago, is in discussion to potentially meet him again this Fall. Or, will he angle to fight fellow Russian Artur Beterbiev in an undisputed 175 lb. clash potentially instead?Finally, there is some fight news headed into Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight week, including a new co-feature opponent for super middleweight David Morrell. And, we wrap with some nostalgia involving two anniversaries of bouts that Dan covered ringside involving Victor Ortiz and Sergio Martinez getting world title wins in tremendous battles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy