Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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

It's a heavyweight battle in London between one fo the top contenders in the U.K. puts his 15-0 record on the line and Ryan Garcia joins the show in advance of his PPV battle next week in Vegas with Gervonta Davis. It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over Joe Joyce's fight with China's Zhilei Zhang that headlines the Queensberry Promotions show in London in a scheduled 12 rounder. Will Joyce continue his 5 fight KO streak or will the massive Asian give him trouble in this one? Then, hear Dan talk 1 on 1 with Ryan Garcia, the unbeaten California lightweight, as readies next week to fight Gervonta "Tank" Davis in Las Vegas. Garcia emphasizes that he was not going to let negotiations stand in the way of getting Davis in the ring. Hear him on that and preparing for fight week.The guys then go over some news on Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez's broken jaw, Claressa Shields returning to the ring and more. And, they finally conclude with some nostalgia on Saturday's 38th anniversary of Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns and their epic 3 round battle. T.J. and Dan give their insight and also play a comment from legendary p x p man Barry Tompkins who was on the HBO call of Hagler-Hearns with Sugar Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to rate and review us 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

Some exciting action this weekend that included world title fights and a huge upset in California. And, we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to take a look back at Shakur Stevenson's Top Rank Boxing main event win in Newark, New Jersey. Why is Dan so impressed with Shakur and what does he see as his short term future? Plus, there's insight and review of heavyweight Jared Anderson and lightweight Keyshawn Davis scoring victories, as well.The boys then turn their attention to the Matchroom Boxing show in San Antonio, TX, as Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez captured the WBO flyweight world title despite breaking his jaw midway through the fight. Dan has the latest on the fight and the Bam injury status from speaking with his team Sunday.Finally, the guys recap the upset KO by Brian Mendoza of previously unbeaten Sebastian Fundora in Carson, CA. Fundora had been dominating the PBC main event on Showtime but was drilled by Mendoza for a brutal knockdown and couldn't beat the count in the 7th round. How did this happen to the 6'6" rising star Fundora? Isn't a rematch logical? We have more.There is news of the weekend, including a Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez fight date to go over for June. Plus, Anthony Joshua has changed his planned next bout for not this Summer, but December?! What's going on there?And, some nostalgia ends the show, as Dan talks being ringside for Marco Antonio Barrera's upset of previously unbeaten multi-division world champ "Prince" Naseem Hamed 22 years ago in Las Vegas. Dan has TREMENDOUS stories on the upset and on the fight week filming of boxing scenes for the George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts movie "Oceans 11."Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed for more great content 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 an action packed weekend of fight cards from San Antonio, TX, to Newark, NJ, to Carson, CA and we're ready to go over it all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to discuss unbeaten rising former super flyweight champ Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez going for the vacant WBO flyweight title in Texas in the Matchroom Boxing main event. What's the future for Bam if he gets his expected win?Next, it's two division titleholder Shakur Stevenson in his hometown of Newark moving up to lightweight in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN card there. Will Shakur's opponent give him any trouble? What's possibly next later in 2023 for a possible title shot with the winner of Devin Haney-Vasyl Lomacheno for the undisputed 135 lb. belts?Finally, Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora puts his 6'6" frame in the ring in CA defending his WBC interim 154 lb. belt in the PBC/Showtime main event. What kind of chance does Fundora have a world title shot later in 2023? Dan has more info.We have some news and discussion on the possible next fight for unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk. And, a big debate on boxing suspensions or not in the cases of Amir Khan and Conor Benn.Finally, there's tremendous discussion and reminiscing of Sugar Ray Leonard's massive win over Marvelous Marvin Hagler 36 years ago this week. Leonard came out of a three year retirement to beat the menacing Hagler in what turned out to be Hagler's final fight.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

Off a weekend that has seen former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua return to action with a decision win and former Cuban Olympic star Robeisy Ramirez capture his first world title, we're back on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his "Fight Freaks Unite Substack" and BigFightWeekend.com, are bock to go over Joshua's 12 round decision in London over Jermaine Franklin. Also, what's next for "AJ" after getting a confidence builder? And, have we seen the best of him previously and he's never going to be the same "go for it" fighter after previous battles, etc.?Then, the discussion on Robeisy Ramirez's unanimous decision win over Issac Dogboe for the WBO world featherweight title in Oklahoma in the Top Rank Boxing main event. Why was Ramirez so effective and what's likely next for the new champ?Then, we get a post fight conversation with Dan Rafael and WBC interim 168 lb. champ, David Benavidez, who just defeated Caleb Plant on pay per view 9 days ago. Benavidez talks the win, the new respect for what was a hated rival in Plant and will he get a shot at Canelo Alvarez?Dan has some news of the week and some nostalgia on the Chris Byrd heavyweight title upset of Vitali Klitschko 23 years ago, too.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

We get ready for the month of April and that means the Saturday return of former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua to the ring, as part of our "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back talking Joshua fighting American Jermaine Franklin in a scheduled 12 round non-title affair in the Matchroom Boxing main event in London.The guys discuss that battle and also the vacant WBO featherweight title fight between Cuban amateur star Robeisy Ramirez and former world champ at 122 lb. Isaac Dogboe. That fight headlines the Top Rank Boxing/ESPn+ show in Tulsa, OK Saturday night.There is also fight news involving illness for welterweight Vergil Ortiz, again, with a scary blood disorder cropping up for the second time to postpone his bout with Stanionis, which had been scheduled for late this month.Also, there's a reschedule date for the Naoya "The Monster" Inoue battle with unified 122 lb. champ Stephen Fulton for July.And, Dan pays tribute to Top Rank's Bob Arum, who's been promoting fights for 57 years!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

From our podcast coverage last week here's our insider Dan Rafael's conversation with former two time unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. This, as Joshua prepares to re-enter the ring for the first time since his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last August.Dan gets the latest on AJ's mentality (there are still questions about that), his fight this weekend against American Jermaine Franklin and how interested is Joshua now in a fight, even without titles, with Deontay Wilder?It's all on a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" on 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

A tremendous main event performance by David Benavidez for the Showtime/PBC pay per view fight card leads our latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back to talk Benavidez punishing Caleb Plant in the late stages of their 168 lb. showdown in Las Vegas. Why did he take the bout over at the midway point? What was up with referee Kenny Bayless and most importantly, what does Dan think on a possible Benavidez bout with Canelo for later in 2023?Dan also breaks down the controversial Chris Colbert-Jose Valenzuela undercard bout that seemed to be a decision robbery against Valenzuela in the 10 rounder. This is especially when Valenzuela dropped and badly hurt Colbert in the first round and hurt him on three or four other occasions in the bout.Dan also recaps the rest of the Benavidez-Plant undercard and the guys spend a few minutes talking about the heart warming/awful situation with Cody Crowley and the suicide of his father within the last year. Crowley handled it well enough to beat Abel Ramos on the ppv card.Dan also has some thoughts on Jose Ramirez winning the main event of ESPN/Top Rank in his hometown of Fresno, CA. He beat up on Richard Commey before stopping him late. And, will we see Ramirez finally battle WBC 140 lb. champ Regis Prograis later this year?Dan has some fight news and some nostalgia on the anniversary of the passing of noted boxing historian and author Bert Sugar, as well.It's all on 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

We got plenty of significant fights and an interview with the former unified heavyweight champ, Anthony Joshua, on the latest "Big Fight Weekend" preview.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back to first discuss the most prominent bout of the weekend as David Benavidez puts his WBC 168 lb. interim belt on the line against former IBF world title holder Caleb Plant in a Showtime PPV in Las Vegas. These two have no love lost between each other and we'll see if there are fireworks.Dan has his insight and also goes over the undercard bouts too in Vegas.Then, it's time to hear from former WBA/IBF/WBO world heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. He returns to the ring next weekend after suffering back to back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Dan talks to him about the short term future and his American opponent Jermaine Franklin. There's also discussion on the collapse of Tyson Fury-Usyk negotiations that seem to have ended any hope fo the bout for April 29th or thereabouts. Dan has more on what has taken the fight off the board and what it means for Usyk, if he doesn't want to be stripped of the WBA version of his titles.There's more discussion on the Top Rank Boxing card in Fresno, CA that features former world champ Jose Ramirez in action.And, Dan also gets nostalgic on a great Arturo "Thunder" Gatti bout 27 years ago this week that re-energized him as a fight fan.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With his Interim WBC 168 lb. title on the line Saturday night in Las Vegas, David Benavidez is ready to battle former IBF world champ Caleb Plant in a 12 round PPV.As our Dan Rafael found out in this one on one conversation, there's no love lost between these two and Benavidez looks to score a KO in what would arguably be his biggest win to date.Hear the conversation from our latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure you are subscribed for great content like this 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 mess in the Golden Boy Boxing main event due to Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez badly missing the light heavyweight limit leads our latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael, of his substack and BigFightweekend.com, return to go over how Ramirez's main event in Long Beach, CA having been more than seven pounds too heavy for his fight with veteran Gabriel Rosado. Dan has insight on what was going on leading up to Ramirez's massive weight miss, the ramifications of it for him and how it sent Golden Boy into scramble mode for a main event.That turned out to be the JoJo Diaz battle with Mercito Getsta that ended in a split decision controversy with wide scores on the card. Plus, DAZN has massive technical issues on top of the other problems. The boys are all over what happened.Dan has the latest on the unlikelihood that the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight can get finalized for April 29th. And, what does that mean for the fight happening at all later in the Summer?There's also fight news on Luis Alberto Lopez and Oscar Valdez upcoming fights, too. And some nostalgia around the first Erik Morales against Manny Pacquiao fight nearly 20 years ago.It's all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast, as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed. Make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, 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 168 lb. fighters in the world is our guest and we preview the Golden Boy Promotions main event Saturday night in California as Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is back in action- all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. That includes the news that Canelo Alvarez is confirmed to fight England's John Ryder in Mexicio on May 6th. Dan gives insight on why this opponent and in this setting.Then, it's time to preview Zurdo-Rosado, which will headline for Golden Boy on DAZN from Long Beach, CA. The guys are less than enthused by what looks like a lopsided matchup against a multi-time beaten fighter who's moving up significantly in weight to 175 lb.Next, hear Dan interview WBC interim super middleweight champ David Benavidez who battles former IBF 168 lb. world champ Caleb Plant in a Showtime/PBC PPV coming Saturday night March 25th. Benavidez doesn't hold back on his dislike for Plant and for wanting to knock him out.Finally, some great nostalgia on the EPIC and controversial Julio Cesar Chavez 12th round TKO of Meldrick Taylor in the final seconds of their March 1990 bout that was not only fight of the year, but fight of the 90s decade, as well!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

Off a weekend that saw Australian 154 lb. star Tim Tszyu score an impressive KO win, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, are ready to go over that and some potential movement on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight title fight date. It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Tszyu wore down American Tony Harrison over 9 rounds before pounding him into submission by TKO. Now, will Tszyu finally get his undisputed title shot against American Jermell Charlo, who's healing off a broken hand that called off their late January bout.We also go over super middleweight prospect Diego Pacheco remaining unbeaten with a KO over England's Jack Cullen in the Matchroom Boxing main event. And, what's up with former unbeaten heavyweight Tony Yoka losing another main event in Paris Saturday night? Dan goes over it all.Then, will we be seeing Fury-Usyk in late April. Why is that timeline important for the purposes of the WBA version of the heavyweight title?Finally, some nostalgia about the atrocious judging of Lewis-Holyfied I and the anniversary of Winky Wright's tremendous upset win of Shane Mosley, which also coincided with Dan's bachelor party in Vegas!Hear it all on 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 jammed packed edition of the show, as Australian 154 lb. star Tim Tszyu puts his top WBO ranking on the line against American Tony Harrison in an interim title bout with the winner looking at a shot at undisputed champ Jermell Charlo later this year.Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to go over that bout and the implications for the likely Tszyu win. They also have more on a British fight card that features California 168 lb. prospect Diego Pacheco in action with England's Jack Cullen. Again, Pacheco should roll, but we'll see what transpires?The guys also talk the return of French heavyweight Tony Yoka from his first pro loss last Summer. Will the former Olympic Gold Medalist, who had been working his way to prominent bouts before being kayoed by Martin Bakole, get it back together? Or will veteran Carlos Takam pose a threat in this Paris main event?There's fight news involving the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia press conferences. Is Gennadiy Golovkin looking to retire? And, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton is official, too. Finally, some nostalgia, as it's the 52nd anniversary of Ali-Frazier I and what was at the time the biggest title fight of all time from Madison Square Garden.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the newest edition of the show, we're back to recap the Brandon Figueroa impressive decision win over Mark Magsayo Saturday night in Southern California on Showtime to capture the WBC interim 126 lb. title. We have that, fight news, a contest and more 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 it all.First, why was Figueroa so effective in beating the Filipino Magsayo for much of this bout to get the decision. Also, what about former unified 154 lb. champ Jarrett Hrud was back for a second straight bout at Middleweight and this was another surprising defeat. This one came at the hands of little known Armando Resendiz in a late TKO stoppage. These two slugged it out in the 10th and final round before Hurd suffered a nasty cut on his lip forcing at a stoppage and TKO loss.Dan has more on whether Hurd will fight on or not?Then, some fight news about Gennady Golovkin and him possibly vacating his last remaining 160 lb. world title. There's also an update on Katie Taylor planning to still fight in May against a new opponent rather than the somewhat injured Amanda Serrano. who can't rematch Taylor just yet.And there's some nostalgia involving both Oscar De Hoya and Canelo Alvarez, whom both have had longstanding, including. While they aren't businessmen, they are forever linked on winning their first world title and for both, to the hall of fame.It's all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure you are following/subscribing to "Big Fight Weend" podcast feed.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 jam packed kickoff to March with special guest and a preview of the WBC 126 lb. interim title bout in California between Brandon Figueroa and Mark Magsayo, as part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return with plenty to go over. That inlcudes previewing the interim title fight with Figueroa and Magsayo that will headline the Showtime/PBC card in Southern California. Will Figueroa or Magsayo pull through to become a potential world champ again? We will soon know and the winner will either get to face the actual WBC featherweight champ Rey Vargas or if Vargas gives up his title, the winner is the world champ and a great position for a prominent title defense against someone else.Next, Dan talks with former world champ "Swift" Jarrett Hurd, who start his road back after a near two year layoff in the co-feature fight agasinst Armando Resendiz, Hear more from Hurd himself about his struggles, including switching trainers and going back to his old fighting style.Dan also goes over the upcoming Showtime scheduling for later this Spring and he also speaks with Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza about getting the Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia fight made. Plus, Espinoza also address the take over of Showtime by Paramount+ and will this jeopardize the future of the network and therefore, it's commitment to boxing?Finally, Dan has some nostalgic remembrances of legend Roy Jones Jr.capturing the WBA Heavyweight title from John Ruiz 20 years ago this past week.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

Off the final weekend of February, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com are back to give you a full recap of the Tommy Fury defeat of Jake Paul Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. Plus, Saturday night's Subriel Matias TKO win for the IBF 140 lb. world title in Minnesota and more! It's the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast. First up, the guys discuss Matias beating Jeremias Ponce in a tough 5 round battle to become a junior welterweight world champ. Did Ponce punch himself out early? What's Matias' short term future at 19-1 with 19 KOs? Dan gives his insight. He also has more on the undercard with Jamal "Shango" James and Elvis Rodriguez winning. Then, the guys get to the most prominent bout of the weekend and that was the cruiserweight main event for Queensberry Promotions and MVP Promotions as Tommy Fury, the half brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tommy Fury, defeated Jake Paul by eight round split decision. How did Fury get it done and how humbling is this for Paul, who had been on a real momentum roll for the last two years building his name as a boxer at the lower level. On the undercard, Badou Jack became a three division world champ with a dominant showing over WBC cruiserweight champ "Junior" Makabu in a 12th round TKO. At 39 Jack deserves a tremendous amount of credit, but Dan says to "hold up" on the talk of him being a hall of fame fighter. Finally the guys go over some news of the week regarding Keyshawn Davis, Ryota Murata of Japan and Jack Catterall of England. And, then it's nostalgia time as it's an anniversary of Mike Tyson kayoing British heavyweight icon at that time Frank Bruno. And, a dark day for boxing nearly 30 years ago with Nigel Benn scoring a devastating KO of Gerald McClellan that left have severely brain injured for the last three decades. Dan and T.J. talk how you, the fight fans, might wan to help McClellan's family! It's 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a highly intriguing weekend of action from Saudi Arabia to Minnesota and beyond and we're ready to discuss everything from Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury to an IBF world title bout at 140 lb. on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. The guys discuss first the IBF junior welterweight world title bout between Subriel Matias and Jermias Ponce on Showtime Saturday night from frigid Minnesota. Dan has thoughts on the match and whether we'll see some serious early punches unloaded in this one? Matias has 18 KOs in his 18 wins but Ponce is arguably his toughest opponent to date at 30-0. Next, it's the social media enhanced battle between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury in an eight round cruiserweight battle in Saudi Arabia on PPV. The fighters met the media Thursday and T.J. and Dan have the latest on that and the fight itself. How much respect must we give Jake Paul, if he wins or will the half brother of Tyson Fury pull the upset to derail Paul's plans and momentum in the ring? There's fight news to go over, as well, including Conor Benn's latest excuse for his positive drug test last year that still has him sidelined. While the WBC has heard from Benn and largely believes how he got a banned substance in his system, Dan says "not so fast," as the British authorities haven't re-instated Benn after his positive test before the fight he was to have had with Chris Eubank Jr. Finally, there's some nostalgia on the third anniversary of Tyson Fury re-capturing part of the heavyweight title by defeating WBC champ Deontay Wilder by TKO in February 2020. Dan was there ringside to give more on it. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On our latest show, there were two action packed bouts on different continents that both resulted in TKOs and the guys are back for the breakdown of Luis Nery and Mauricio Lara's victories on the "Fight Freaks Unite Reap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all with also some news and nostalgia, as well. First, they discuss the Luis Nery TKO over Azat Hovhanissyan to cap the Golden Boy Boxing show in California Saturday night. Dan says this one has the makings of a fight of the year candidate. And, he has more on what's next for Nery in the near term off his grueling victory. Next up, was Lara's TKO in the 7th round of Britain's Leigh Wood to capture the WBA Featherweight world title in Nottingham, England. Lara used a booming left to earn the stoppage, but was it too soon for Wood's corner to call it off. The guys have good debate with examples pro and con for letting a fight go on. Dan has more fight news, including that we have an imminent official fight announcement for the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia bout for April 15 in Las Vegas. Also, Dan has a date before that in April for WBC top 154 lb. contender Sebastian Fundora and some other news involving upcoming fight cards too. Finally, there's some excellent nostalgia talk on the 30th anniversary of legendary Julio Cesar Chavez's win over Greg Haugen in front of a still record 132,000+ fans in Mexico City. Just ridiculous is that crowd number for the hall of famer Chavez? Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest show, a guilty plea for a multi-division world champ has his future uncertain. And, a prominent world title fight in England for the WBA featherweight title will also be broken down on the "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 latest on Gervonta Davis' Thursday guilty plea in a Baltimore court to a serious hit and run charge from November 2020. What does this mean for possible jail time? T.J. will relay what a former Federal Prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer believes will be his sentence and why? Dan also has more on whether this could jeopardize Davis' bout with Ryan Garcia for April 15th. Then, the guys discuss the battle between England's Leigh Wood and Mexico's Mauricio Lara for Woods WBA 126 lb. strap. This should be an action fight with Lara having already pulled a significant upset in England previously. Dan also gives analysis on the Luis Nery ring return in Southern California Saturday night. He will fight Azat "Crazy A" Hovhannisyan in a 12 rounder that's a pretty evenly matched main event. The guys also go over some other fight news, including Edgar Berlanga signing with Matchroom Boxing, the undercard for Plant-Benavidez PPV fills out and more. Finally, some nostalgia on Leon Spinks upsetting "the Greatest" Muhammad Ali 45 years ago this week, and also an epic Erik Morales-Marco Antonio Barrera I anniversary, as well. 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Off the weekend, we return to recap O'Shaquie Foster's WBC 130 lb. title win over two division champ Rey Vargas and much more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives is with Dan Rafael insider of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all beginning with Foster's unanimous decision victory in San Antonio. Why was he good enough, especially late in this one? Dan also has thoughts on what might be next for him. He also recaps Mario Barrios' and Lenier Pero's victories on the Showtime/PBC undercard. Then, there's some talk about the main event win by Adam Azim in the Boxxer Promotions show in London, England. Azim is a rising U.K. prospect at 140 lb. Dan has more, including Azim's title prospects down the road? There's some talk of if Canelo will be fighting John Ryder of England next and will the bout be in Alvarez's home country of Mexico, where he's never had title fight? Dan, also has updates on a couple of more title bouts that will be added to the schedule this spring, and the guys discuss the near 25 year anniversary of Oscar De La Hoya in a tremendous battle, too! It's all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and makes sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a weekend that has a prominent title fight in San Antonio, a rising prospect headlining in London and it's the anniversary of the greatest upset in boxing history as we celebrate Buster Douglas defeating Mike Tyson 33 years ago on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast. Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back going over the Rey Vargas-O'Shaquie Foster battle for the vacant WBC jr. lightweight crown in San Antonio, TX on Showtime. Dan gives some insight and the guys go over the entire card. Then, there's a quick preview of rising jr. welterweight Adam Aziz fighting a 10 round main event in London. Dan has more on him, his potential and the British prospect's chances to move up in the rankings. Next, we have the latest on whether the proposed Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia mega fight is in jeopardy of not happening due to squabbling of the rematch clause. Will the bout fall apart? Dan has more. The guys go over other fight news, including Anthony Joshua returning soon fighting little known American Jermaine Franklin. And, they have more on some other fights coming from Matchroom and Golden Boy on DAZN over the next few months. Then, the guys wrap it reminiscing about Buster Douglas' legendary upset KO of Mike Tyson in February 1990. The guys have great stories on where they were and some other very interesting info on the upset, as the legend of the upset remains. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A couple of wild championship fights kicked off February as Emanuel Navarrete became a champion in a third weight division and Amanda Serrano became the women's undisputed featherweight champ. And, we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return with their insight and analysis, plus, some news off the weekend and a little nostalgia off the weekend too. First the guys discuss Serrano's bloody win by decision over Erika Cruz Saturday night at the Hulu Theater next to Madison Square Garden. Dan and T.J. have thoughts on the battle and whether the fight should have been stopped due to the blood loss for Cruz and the fact she was clearly hopelessly behind on the cards for the 9th and 10th rounds? Also, Serrano will now meet women's lightweight champ Katie Taylor in a rematch in May. The boys have more on that and the rest of the Matchroom Boxing card that saw Alycia Baumgardner become undisputed at women's junior lightweight and Richardson Hitchins score a lopsided win that should have been halted earlier. Next, the guys go over the thrilling, early "fight of the year" candidate as Navarrete got off the canvas for the first time in his career to rally and beat a valiant Aussie fighter Liam Wilson by TKO. Wilson score a knockdown in the fourth round and had the Mexican in serous trouble, but controversy happened with the referee delaying the restarting of the fight after his 8 count. That delay clearly cost Wilson a good chance to finish a stunned Navarrete immediately. Then, Navarrete showed great fortitude and out-slugged Wilson for his ninth title fight win in the last 11 bouts by KO. They also go over the rest of the Top Rank Arizona card, including Arnold Barboza and former Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torrez winning their bouts. There is some news of the week and then, some anniversaries of Oscar De La Hoya's 50th birthday, Sugar Ray Leonard's pro debut and "the Raging Bull" beating the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson more than half a century ago. It's all all on 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have world championship fights to preview and an up and coming super middleweight star that joined our Dan Rafael for an update on his promotional status and short term future. And, it's all part of the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview." Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan, our insider from BigFightWeekend.com, and the guys are ready to first preview the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN Friday night card in Arizona, as Mexico's Emanuel Navarette goes for a third world title in a different weight class. That's when he battles Australian Liam Wilson for the vacant WBO 130 lb. title. Will Navarrete get another championship fight KO or not? The guys also talk the women's title doubleheader Saturday night in New York as Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner are both fighting undisputed title fights (separately) on the Matchroom/DAZN show at the Hulu Theater next to MSG. Next, Dan's convo with Edgar Berlanga. The unbeaten Puerto Rican born super middleweight has severed his ties to Top Rank Boxing and is now a promotional free agent? Will he end up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions or maybe Matchroom or Premier Boxing Champions? Finally, there's news of the week, including British heavyweight Joe Joyce's April return in a WBO interim title bout and more. And, Dan gets nostalgic on the Friday anniversary of HBO's "Boxing After Dark" series from 1996. Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unified Light Heavyweight champ Artur Beterbiev retained his title with another KO in a title fight. This time an eighth rounder of Britain's Anthony Yarde to keep his IBF/WBC/WBO titles in London Saturday night. And we're ready to go over that fight, plus the Golden Boy Boxing main event win by welterweight contender Alexis Rocha on 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 and the guys give their insight and takes on all the action. Why was Beterbiev able to get his 19th pro win all by KOs? How much credit should Yarde be given for taking big shots and firing back? Plus, what about the hideous undercard fights that Queensberry Promotions put on just before Beterbiev vs. Yarde? The guys have some STRONG thoughts on that too! Then, what's next for the 25 year old Rocha and whether WBO world champ Terence Crawford might do a deal with Golden Boy Promotions to fight him later this Spring, etc.? Dan has thoughts on that and how realistic it is for a Crawford-Rocha bout or another Golden Boy fighter, Vergil Ortiz, might get the shot. The guys also reminisce about the first loss ever in the career of legend Julio Cesar Chavez at 89-0-1 at the time, when Frankie "The Surgeon" Randall stunned him 29 years ago in January 1994. Dan has some insight and he and T.J. talk the magnitude of the win and what happened next nearly 30 years ago. Hear it all on "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new edition of the show, as unified light heavyweight champ Artur Beterbiev is back in action against Anthony Yarde Saturday night in London. And, host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com, return to go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast. Will Beterbiev continue his remarkable run of 18 straight pro KOs, including the last 7 in world title bouts? What kind of chance does Yarde have to potentially pull the upset? Dan also goes over the rest of the Queensberry/Top Rank card in London. He also has more on Golden Boy Boxing welterweight contender Alexis Rocha headlines for them Saturday night against a late replacement opponent in Inglewood, CA. Then, the boys go over a bunch of news and fight card announcements including fights for Super Middleweights David Benavidez against Caleb Plant, Robeisy Ramirez in action in April and also former two division world champ Shakur Stevenson. And, also there's the rescheduling of Eimantas Stanionis welterweight clash against Vergil Ortis after Stanionis had an appendicitis. It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goolge, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a wild night Saturday in Manchester, England, Liam Smith scored a big TKO over Chris Eubank Jr. and we're ready to recap that fight and go over some fight news off the weekend on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com, to talk more about Smith's big win and what it means for the future of he and Eubank Jr., including how likely is an immediate rematch? Dan also has his thoughts on the undercard from Boxxer promotions, as well. Next, Dan has more on the news that Australian star Tim Tszyu will actually fight an "interim" bout with former 154 lb. junior middleweight champ Tony Harrison. This while Tszyu has to wait for undisputed champ Jermell Charlo to heal from a broken hand. Tszyu is the most popular fighter in Australia and will easily sell out whatever venue the promoters choose to fight the tough American. Dan also has news on jr. lightweight champ Josh Taylor's latest injury that will keep him from his rematch, again, with Jack Catterall. Those two waged a close controversial decision won by Taylor over a year ago. Taylor has had delays and another injury that stalled this fight and now they must wait longer. Finally, the guys get nostalgic talking George Foreman's famous "Down Goes Frazier!" KO of Smokin' Joe 50 years ago this weekend. Plus, Iron Mike Tyson has a significant anniversary, as well, with his defeat of legendary Larry Holmes. It's all on the latest "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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a brand new edition of the only show fight fans need to get ready for the weekend. This as T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of BigFightWeekend.com return with the latest fight news and a preview of the battle in Britain between middleweights Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Smith in a 12 round main event. First, the guys go over the proposed matchup between former undisputed bantamweight champ and Japanese superstar, Naoya "the Monster" Inoue and current unified 122 lb. champ Stephen Fulton of Philly. Will the two officially agree with Fulton going to Japan later this Spring? Dan has more. We also have the latest on the Gervonta Davis PPV numbers for his most recent bout with Hector Luis Garcia and how they compare to his other pay per views. Dan gives the insight. Finally, get the particulars on the Eubank-Smith showdown and the undercard from Manchester, England. Eubank Jr. is the son of a British boxing hero of the 1990s and Smith comes from a championship caliber fighting family. Get more on that bout and the undercard. Hear it all as 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the latest edition of the show, as we have fight news regarding the possible jeopardizing of the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia proposed mega-bout that's supposed to happen in April. Plus, we're here to recap the Top Rank Boxing Heavyweight card in Verona, NY, as Efe Ajagba won a dull decision over Stephan Shaw Saturday night. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. The first weigh in on whether Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya is truly going to cause problems for the proposed Garcia-Davis bout, because he says they don't have an agreement, as of yet. Dan has some insight from speaking with sources Sunday after De La Hoya's late night social media posts. Then, the guys discuss the Ajagba win, which did little to help his standing/ranking in the heavyweight landscape. But, more indicting is his opponent Shaw didn't take advantage of the big opportunity by even trying to score/land throughout the fight. Finally, the guys go over the passing of a former WBA Heavyweight champ in South African Gerrie Coetzee, who briefly held the title in the mid 1980's. Coetzee was also an important figure in race relations for the end of Apartheid in his country, as he developed a friendship with the famous imprisioned black leader of the racial justice movement, Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a huge boxing fan, who listened to Coetzee fights on the radio during his heavyweight title fights. Dan also has more on famous fighter birthdays this week including Muhammad Ali and Bernard Hopkins. This includes a great story about sharing a meal with Hopkins after his light heavyweight title win over Jean Pascal and what dessert that Hopkins had to have. Make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a heavyweight clash headlining the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN first show of 2023 and we're to discuss it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast. Host T.J Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over some news of the week. That includes roadblocks being cleared for an Oleksandr Usyk/Tyson Fury undisputed heavyweight title crown. Plus, Dan talks the WBA and Matchroom Boxing making the Leigh Wood-Mauricio Lara featherweight title fight for February. And, Dan and T.J. go over Anthony Joshua coming to the U.S. in search of yet another trainer, which would be his 3rd in three fights. Finally, the guys go over Efe Ajagba baattling Stephan Shaw in the Top Rank main event from the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY Saturday night. Will Ajagba get another KO or will Shaw pull a possible shocker? Dan has more on that fight and Italian Guido Vianello fighting in the co-feature. 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's 2023's first episode of TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast In this episode we preview this weekend's upcoming Heavyweight Doubleheader from Verona, NY in the United States featuring Nigeria's Efe Ajagba taking on St. Louis' Undefeated Stephan Shaw and Guido Vianello's make or break against the surging Jonnie Rice. We review the current status of the ever-advancing Undisputed Heavyweight Clash between Lineal Champion Tyson Fury and Unified Champion Oleksandr Usyk. Anthony Joshua is rumoured to be returning on April 1st in London and the opponent could be Demsey McKean. We look back at Jared Anderson's statement win over Jerry Forrest and Arslenbek Makhmudov's easy rollover of Michael Wallich in Quebec, Canada. Michael Hunter has signed with Oleksandr's manager after losing his number one spot in the WBA. Frank Warren has signed World Youth Champion Moses Itauma who is looking to break MIke Tyson's record for being the youngest man to ever win a version of the Heavyweight Championship with a potential 8 fights a year to get there. We also look back at the collapse of the card in Dubai headlined byMahmoud "Manuel"Charr and Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne which saw the promoter skipping town. It's all on the newest "TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed for more great content. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back in the new year just in time to recap the first big PPV of 2023 on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap." Host T.J. Rives is fresh back working the NFL in Atlanta on Sunday with Dan Rafael, our insider from BigFightWeekend.com, is fresh back from being ringside in Washington D.C. for the Showtime/Gervonta Davis PPV win. Dan has thoughts on how Davis looked against Hector Luis Garcia and what does his TKO mean for the potential battle with the other Garcia, Ryan, that is still being finalized for April? The guys also go over the rest of the show including Jaron 'Boots" Ennis needing the full 12 rounds to defeat his Ukrainian opponent. And, Rashidi Ellis being upset by narrow decision by Romain Villa of Colombia in an undercard surprise, too. Dan also speaks to Demetrius Andrade fighting on the undercard in D.C. in his first action in well over a year. There is also some fight news, including the postponement of the Stanionis-Ortizt welterweight contender battle of unbeatens scheduled for March due to Stanionis having an appendectomy late last week. And Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez will fight for the vacant WBO flyweight title coming up. Dan has the details, too. It's all part of "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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our first show of 2023 and host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com return to go over the latest news to start the year and preview the Showtime/PBC pay per view featuring Gervonta "Tank" Davis. First, they each give their 2023 "wishes" for the fight year and Dan also goes over the big time welterweight showdown that's now scheduled for March for between Eimantas Stanionis and Vergil Ortiz probably in Texas. Also, it looks like newly crowned IBF Featherweight titleholder Luis Alberto Lopez will fight Irish star Michael Conlan in the Spring, as well. The guys then go over the Davis-Hector Garcia main event in Washington D.C. Will Gervonta be distracted by his most recent arrest/legal issues? Can Lopez box/frustrate him? Or will it be another big KO for "Tank." Dan also goes over Jaron Ennis, Raishidi Ellis and Demetrius Andrade on the undercard, as well. 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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our final episode of 2022 of the show and we've got controversy again with the another arrest involving one of the top smaller weight fighters in the world in Gervonta Davis. Plus, we are previewing the Kaz Ioka vs. Joshua Franco unified bantamweight title showdown in Japan coming Saturday. Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightweekend.com, to go over it all. The guys talk Davis's domestic violence arrest in Miami earlier this week and whether he will still headline the Showtime/PBC pay per view in Washington D.C. for next weekend or not? Dan and T.J. actually disagree on the back and forth on what should/will happen with this bout? There's more fight news and also some talk, again, of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky series and T.J. relates it to a film he did with legendary soccer star Pele in the early 1980s. And, the guys conclude with the preview of the Japanese star Ioka against the Texan Franco for two of the 115 lb. world titles. It's a true 50/50 title fight to end the calendar year. Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And Happy New Year!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the pre-Christmas edition of the show and for one of the rare weekends of the year there's not a prominent fight to discussion with Christmas Eve coming Saturday. Still, there's lots go over, including news of the death of a prominent referee, a confirmed knee injury for Daniel Dubois and more. And, you'll hear from former WBO middleweight champ Demetrius Andrade one on one. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast with host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com. The guys go over the death of Steve Smoger, who officiated over 200 world title fights in his hall. of fame career. Dan had a personal relationship with Smoger and relates some great stories of being with him at some of his biggest fights. Dan also has more on the Boxing Writers Association and their fight and fighter of the year nominees. He goes over the list and gives his opinions on why some fighters and fights made the cut, while others did not. Then, hear Dan with Demetrius Andrade, as Andrade gets set to return on January 7th on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis PPV in Washington D.C. And, what fight/opponent is Andrade gunning for in the the near future? Finally, there are a couple of prominent injuries for a couple of heavyweights in Daniel Dubois and Oscar Rivas. The guys go over the latest with both and what it means Dubois trying to get a title shot and whom will Efe Ajagba will now fight next month. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. Merry Christmas everyone!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's one of the final shows of 2022 and we're ready to look back at lightweight contender Frank Martin's victory Saturday night in Vegas over fellow unbeaten contender Michel Rivera in the PBC/Showtime main event. It's part of our "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to talk the Martin decisive decision to solidify him at 135 lb. And, Dan has insight on what it might lead to for "The Ghost" in 2023.Dan also recaps the two undercard fights on the PBC show from Vegas and what could be next for the winners of the two bouts.Also, on the Showtime broadcast unified welterweight champ Errol Spence gave an interview that comes after his latest traffic accident. This time Spence was the victim in a high speed crash in the Dallas area last weekend that involved a 14 year old driving and speeding illegally hitting his car.Spence says it will delay him fighting again by at least a couple months into next April/May or later. It's still believed that he'll fight former WBA world welterweight champ Keith Thurman in that next bout.Dan has also been in touch with lightweight star Ryan Garcia, who says he now won't fight a tune-up bout before meeting Gervonta Davis, hopefully in April/May of 2023. Garcia's promoter Oscar De La Hoya is not pleased that their proposed bout for Garcia on DAZN won't be happening. Dan and T.J. discuss it all.It's all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the show, the guys are back to get ready for one of the last significant fights of 2022 and hear from an outstanding, unbeaten prospect at welterweight in Jaron "Boots" Ennis of Philadelphia.Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, are back to go over it all.First, they talk the undisputed bantamweight title win Tuesday night by Japan's Naoya "The Monster" Inoue by 11th round TKO over England's Paul Butler. Inoue is now the first ever Japanese undisputed champ in weight class and the first ever four belt champ at bantamweight.They also have more on former 130 lb. world champ Oscar Valdez's injury that has forced him out of the vacant WBO title fight with Emanuel Navarrete. Dan has more on the new February opponent for Navarrete.Next, Dan talks with "Boots" Ennis about his rise at 147 lb. and he gets ready to fight on the Gervonta Davis-Hector Garcia PPV in early January.And finally, the guys give their breakdown of the Michel Rivera-Frank Martin 12 round eliminator bout in Vegas Saturday night for PBC/Showtime. It's refreshing to see two rising prospects willing to clash and risk losing. Dan has more on that, too.It's all on the latest "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 weekend it's our latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast that has much more on the booming KO by Terence Crawford in his WBO welterweight title defense, Teofimo Lopez's less than impressive decision win over Sandor Martin at Madison Square Garden and also Luis Alberto Lopez of Mexcio upsets England's Josh Warrington for the IBF featherweight title too.Dan was on hand in New York for the Lopez win, has advice on getting someone to help in the corner with Teofimo's training, etc. and also breaks down the undercard wins by Jared Anderson, Xander Zayas and Keyshawn Davis.The guys go over Crawford's 6th round one-two punch KO over David Avaneysan before a rowdy 15,000+ crowd in Crawford's home of Omaha, Nebraska. Dan has thoughts on what's next for "Bud" Crawford, too.And, there's a recap and discussion of just how Lopez outfought and out lasted Warrington in front of over 10,000 of his fans in Leeds, England, too. Plus, will Lopez off his win get a 126 lb. unification title fight, too?It's all on 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

On the latest edition of the show, it's a tremendous weekend of action to close out 2022. This as unbeaten WBO welterweight champ Terence Crawford returns. Plus, former unified lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez is headlining action in New York and England's Josh Warrington is defending the IBF featherweight crown in Leeds, England.And we're ready to discuss it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" with T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com.The guys first go over the announcement of the 2023 International Boxing Hall of Fame class that includes the likes of Tim Bradley, Carl Froch and Rafael Marquez and more. Dan has insight, whom he voted for and whom he believes should still be in?Next, is discussion on the passing of legendary referee and personality Mills Lane. Famous for his "Let's get it on!" saying after pre-fight instructions, Mills died at age 85 after complications from a stroke 20 years ago. He's regarded as one of the great referees of the last 50 years of the sport. Dan has more on the credentials to back that up and his distinguished career.Finally, it's fight preview time. Will Crawford dismantle David Avanesyan in front of his home fans in Omaha, Nebraska? Will Lopez be spectacular in his return to Madison Square Garden? And, how will Warrington fare in his bout with Mexican challenger Luis Alberto Lopez?Get all the info and details on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure you are following/subscribing 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 episode of TopHeavyweights.com The PodcastIn this episode of TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast, Your Host Sean Rosen is joined by the Casual Fan Ryan Price to review last weekend’s action and look forward to this weekends action at MSG in New York. Fast-rising Jared Anderson and Jerry Forrest, who has fought on even terms recently with contenders Michael Hunter and Zhang Zhilei. We say as little as possible about the Tyson Fury title defence against outmatched Derek Chisora and instead focus on the circumstances around the Daniel Dubois vs. Kevin Lerena bout which has many sources asking questions. That and more in this edition of TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast.TopHeavyweights.com The Podcast - Tyson Fury walks over Derek Chisora. Daniel Dubois and Kevin Lerena stir controversy in boxing circles. This Heavyweight Boxing Podcast covers the latest including: Review of Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora, Daniel Dubois vs. Kevin Lerena. Preview of Jared Anderson vs. Jerry Forrest and more! It's all part of "Top Heavyweights The Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing 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