Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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From the opening bell to the final round, our boxing shows are tailored to the fight fan of today and even, yesterday. Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael, who is the premier boxing media personality in the U.S., come your way with a Friday preview and a Monday recap of everything in the boxing ring, every weekend. Plus, you'll hear from the biggest named fighters present and past in one on one interviews. And, the guys LOVE to talk nostalgia of the great fighters like Muhammad Ail, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquaio and more. If you are even a casual boxing fan, you will want to be with us on the "Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast Feed."

  1. Tyson Fury Wins In His Return And Conor Benn Downs Prograis + Floyd Mayweather In Trouble With IRS | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    1D AGO

    Tyson Fury Wins In His Return And Conor Benn Downs Prograis + Floyd Mayweather In Trouble With IRS | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    It was another busy fight weekend primarily with the Ring/Netflix show in London but in other parts of the globe, as well. And, we go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back with their takes and insight. First up is the recap of the Saturday Ring magazine Netflix card in London Heavyweight Tyson Fury W12 Arslanbek Makhmudov – Fury gets the expected win in his first fight in almost a year and a half. But, more interesting was the back and forth with with Anthony Joshua afterwards and will they fight next/soon? Then, a recap of the junior middleweight co-feature Conor Benn decisions Regis Prograis over 10 rounds. Benn had some adversity with cuts and Prograis landing some on him too. But, he wins easily, so now, what's next at welterweight? Also, Heavyweight Richard Riakporhe TKO5 Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva, and wins British title Heavyweight.Plus, Justis Huni W10 Frazer Clarke. A good win, but a legal mess with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, too. Then, a Recap of the Saturday Teiken Boxing main event in Tokyo Bantamweight Tenshin Nasukawa TKO9 Juan Francisco Estrada, WBC final eliminator. Nasukawa wins and is it time for Estrada to hang'em up?  And, a recap of Thursday Eye of the Tiger DAZN main event in Montreal Super middleweight Osleys Iglesias TKO8 Pavel Silyagin, wins vacant IBF title. Big Dan is high on Iglesias and his potential.   Next, some news Junior middleweight contender Brandon Adams collapsed on Friday, was taken to the hospital, and his IBF title elimination fight against unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday was canceled. We have the latest on Adams. Next, the IRS has filed a $7.3 million lien against Floyd Mayweather for unpaid taxes in the years 2018 and 2023. Obviously, not good for Mayweather at this point. Future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez, while recovering from elbow surgery that will keep him out until September, has enrolled in college at San Diego University for Integrative Studies, he announced on Instagram. Canelo taking classes?! We have more. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    1h 1m

  2. 4D AGO

    Tyson Fury And Conor Benn Return On Ring/Netflix Show + Fight News! | BFW Preview Podcast

    We are back and ready to go with a large show involving arguably the two biggest names in British boxing on the same show + some world title fights being made and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to to over it all. They start with the preview of the Saturday Ring magazine/Netflix card at Tottemham Hotspur Stadium in London Tyson Fury returns vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, 12 rounds, heavyweights. What does "The Gypsy King" really have left? Can Makhmudov test him at all?  Then, the co-feature, Conor Benn battles Regis Prograis, 10 rounds, junior middleweights. Benn leaves Matchroom Boxing and this fight is leading to bigger things later in 2026. And two heavyweights fights-  Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Richard Riakporhe, 12 rounds, for Tshikeva’s British heavyweight title and Justis Huni vs. Frazer Clarke, 10 rounds, heavyweights   Next a preview of the DMG PPV main event Saturday at Cosmoplotan of Las Vegas Brandon Adams meets Caoimhin Agyarko, 12 rounds, IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Is there much here? Dan gives his take.j  And, also a preview of Teiken Promotions Japan card Saturday early morning US time on DAZN Future hall of famer Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Tenshin Nasukawa, 12 rounds, WBC bantamweight final eliminator  Then, some news Abdullah Mason will make his first WBO lightweight title defense against former junior lightweight titleholder Joe Cordina in the main event of a Top Rank card on July 4 on DAZN in Mason’s hometown of Cleveland, per sources It will headline the 1st event that will also air on TNT as part of a deal between DAZN and TNT announced on Wednesday. We have more details. IBF 140 lb. titlist Richardson Hitchins and super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga sign with Zuffa Boxing, as does heavyweight Otto Wallin. Will Hitchins in particular make his mandatory defense against Lindolfo Delgado or not on a Zuffa card? Next, we have Injury updates on Deontay Wilder and Tim Tszyu following their Saturday bouts from Dan. And also, WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith has suffered an injury and his mandatory defense against David Morrell scheduled to headline a Matchroom Boxing card on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith’s hometown of Liverpool, England, is off. The card will go forward with Ben Whittaker’s 10-rounder against Braian Suarez, the original co-feature, will now headline.  And, O’Shaquie Foster will defend the WBC junior lightweight title against Raymond Ford in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card on May 30 (DAZN) in the Houston area. While, unified women’s featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend against Cheyenne Hanson in the co-feature of MVPW-03 headlined by the rematch between WBA women’s lightweight titlist Stephanie Hand and Holly Holm also on May 30 (ESPN, ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET) at El Paso County Coliseum in Han’s hometown of El Paso, Texas, Most Valuable Promotions announced along with additional undercard fights. It's all on this edition of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to rate and review us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    53 min
  3. Deontay Wilder Wins Over Chisora, Tim Tszyu Victorious in Australia And Fight News! | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    APR 6

    Deontay Wilder Wins Over Chisora, Tim Tszyu Victorious in Australia And Fight News! | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    We are off the weekend that has seen a heavyweight showdown in England that was long on sloppy, big punching and also Tim Tszyu's Aussie return. And, we go over it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with Insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter First they recap Saturday’s MF Pro DAZN PPV in London Deontay Wilder W12 Derek Chisora. This fight appealed to Big Dan and he talks why. Plus, Viddal Riley W12 Mateusz Masternak, IBF cruiser eliminator and wins European title. And, Denzel Bentley TKO7 Endry Saavedra, wins vacant WBO interim middleweight crown. Next, a recap of Saturday’s No Limit/PBC on Prime Video card at Wollongong, Australia Tim Tszyu W10 Denis Nurja (157 pounds). Tszyu looked good and his Errol Spence going to be next? And, Sam Goodman W12 Rodrigo Ruiz, in an IBF junior featherweight eliminator.  Also, a recap of Sunday’s MVP ESPN+ card Lightweight Caroline Dubois W10 Terri Harper, and unifies WBC/WBO women’s titles Junior featherweight Ellie Scotney W10 Mayelli Flores, unifies all four to become women’s undisputed Junior middleweight Chantelle Cameron W10 Michaela Kotaskova, wins vacant WBO title, Mayer next    Another Recap Friday’s Treasure Boxing main event in Tokyo Junior flyweight Rene Santiago W12 Masataka Taniguchi, retains the WBO/WBA titles. Recap Friday’s Matchroom Boxing on DAZN in Altrincham, England  Cruiserweight Pat Brown a prospect TKO8 Vasil Ducar Junior middleweight William Crolla KO7 Glenn Byrne  in a WILD FIGHT! WithCrolla down four times, but,rallies for a KO of the year contender!  News Turki Alashikh announces full Oleksandr Usyk- Rico Verhoeven heavyweight title fight undercard. Dan has the details. Per sources,Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright headlines first Top Rank DAZN card May 16 in Norfolk, VA. The guys discuss.  Per sources to Dan, June 20 is the date in the works for the vacant WBC lightweight title fight between William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. And, Zuffa Boxing has announced their latest card for May and Dan has more on the main event. It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    52 min

  4. APR 3

    Deontay Wilder Meets Derek Chisora, Tim Tszyu Returns In Australia And Fight News | BFW Preview 4 2 26

    We are back in a new month with more intriguing action from England to Australia and we're ready to preview it and go over some fight news and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter go over it all. They start with the preview of Saturday’s MF Pro/DAZN card at London’s O2 ArenaDeontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora, 12 rounds, heavyweights. Do either of them have anything left. Will we get a big brawl from these older veterans that cannot get out of the way? There are takes. On the undercard Poland's Mateusz Masternak vs. Viddal Riley, 12 rounds, IBF cruiserweight eliminator and for Masternak’s European title. Plus, British star Denzel Bentley vs. Endry Saavedra, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO interim middleweight title. Next, preview Saturday night’s No Limit PBC on Prime Video in Wollongong, Australia Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja, 10 rounds, middleweights. Tszyu spoke with Dan earlier in the week and now risks a future fight with Errol Spence that will pay him much more wih this one.   Preview MVP’s Sunday ESPN+ card in Lonon Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper, 10 rounds, WBC/WBO women’s lightweight unification. Should be a highly entertaining bout with Dubois on the rise.     News Xander Zayas set to defend unified 154 titles against Jaron 'Boots' Ennis on June 27 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on DAZN PPV, it was announced Monday. This has a lot of intrigue. Next, the negotiations for a May 30th unification fight between WBO welterweight titlist Devin Haney and WBA titleholder Rolando Romero have fallen through.... SHOCKER, unless it's not. Now, what for Haney? Also, rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma is supposed to be back in action in July in England but after that Frank Warren told Dan that the plan is to bring him to fight in the U.S. in September. Let’s hear it for actvitiy!   And, the IBA looking to put on Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev III, but that will be late this year at the earliest. They discuss. And, per Dan's sources, welterweight contenders Shakhram Giyasov and Jack Catterall have reached an agreement to meet for the vacant WBA “regular” welterweight title on the undercard of lineal and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk’s defense against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 (DAZN PPV) at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. We go over it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    54 min
  5. Tim Tszyu Conversation With Dan Rafael 3 31 26

    MAR 31

    Tim Tszyu Conversation With Dan Rafael 3 31 26

    One of the premier fighters at 154 lb., Tim Tszyu, is returning to the ring this weekend, but first he's with our insider Dan Rafael on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!" Tszyu, who faces unbeaten Denis Nurja on Prime Video on April 4th U.S. time (April 5th in Tszyu’s home country of Australia) looks to set up a likely summer fight against Errol Spence.  He and Dan discussed plenty: his stoppage loss to Sebastian Fundora in their rematch last July; why, after having fought in December, he is risking the Spence fight with a tune-up now? Plus, what are his thoughts on working with new trainer Pedro Diaz in Miami and ultimately, his thoughts on the potential Spence fight and more. It's all part of our "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" on this feed and make sure to follow/subscirbe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    16 min
  6. Sebastian Fundora Clubs Thurman And Moses Itauma Devastates Franklin + Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    MAR 30

    Sebastian Fundora Clubs Thurman And Moses Itauma Devastates Franklin + Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    We're back off a weekend that has seen a championship thumping in Vegas and a British heavyweight rising star scores another big KO. And, we're ready to break it all down on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Show!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter give their insight and analysis. First a recap of Saturday’s PBC on Prime Video PPV Junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora TKO6 Keith Thurman, retains WBC title. It was a beatiing that Keith Thurman didn't agree with, but everyone else thought was correct. We discuss. In the co-feature junior middleweight Yoenis Tellez W10 Brian Mendoza. Tellez could be next for Fundora? Pluls, more on middleweight Yoenli Hernandez TKO4 Terrell Gausha and heavyweight Gurgen Hovhannisyan TKO5 Cesar Navarro.  Next a recap Saturday’s Queensberry DAZN main event in Manchester, England (DAZN) Heavyweight Moses Itauma continues a roll with a KO5 of veteran of Jermaine Franklin. We discuss his rise and does he get a title shot soon? Then, some news Manny Pacquiao-Ruslan Provodnikov exhibition for April 18th postponed and now, Floyd Mayweather claims the fight he signed to rematch Manny won’t be an official fight?! And, he says it might not be at the Sphere!!? What are we doing here?! Per Dan's reporting, the fight between lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert will top an RCC Promotions card in Ekaterinburg, Russia, in May, and won’t be on the Oleksandr Usyk card in Egypt.   And, the guys spend some time contemplating the 60th anniversary of Bob Arum promoting his first fight on March 29th, 1966 and he's still going strong now, at 94 years old!  It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    1h 3m

  7. MAR 27

    Sebastian Fundora Meets Keith Thurman + Moses Itauma Returns And Tim Tszyu Convo! | BFW Preview Podcast

    We're back wtih a championship PPV showdown in Las Vegas, a heavyweight rising star in Manchester, England and a former world champion joins us in conversation on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all. First they talk the Saturday "PBC on Prime PPV" in Las Vegas Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, 12 rounds, for Fundora’s WBC junior middleweight title. Fundora with the massive height and reach, but the veteran Thurman could pose a threat.  On the undercard Yoenis Tellez vs. Brian Mendoza, 10 rounds, junior middleweights and Yoenli Hernandez vs. Terrell Gausha, 10 rounds, middleweights. Plus, we have big Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Cesar Navarro, 10 rounds, heavyweights   Then, Saturday's Queensberry main event on DAZN in Manchester Unbeaten Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Dan is intrigued as this is the first "real guy" Itauma is in with in his 2026 debut.  Then it's Tim Tszyu in an interview with Dan Tszyu fights Denis Nurja in a 10-rounder at 157 live on Prime Video on April 4 US prime time (April 5 in Wollongong, Australia) looking to set up planned summer Errol Spnece Jr. fight. Hear them discuss why Tszyu wants to risk the bigger payday fighting this bout in his homeland?   Next, Some NEWS Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN announce a new multi-year rights deal after a very long negotiation. Dan's sources tell him it’s a 2-year deal with option language for an extension. They discuss what it could mean, pricewise, for fans paying for DAZN, too. Some good news- Isis Sio, 19-year-old the novice female junior flyweight who was  brutally knocked out on Saturday night, is out of a medically induced coma and has been almost miraculously been released from the hospital just days later. On Tuesday, the U.S. House in voice vote (massively bipartisan) passed the Zuffa Boxing-based "Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act." Soon a Senate vote will come before it would go the president’s desk to be signed into law. Oscar De La Hoya says he will be in Washington speaking with Senators hoping to stop it. We have more. Also, the IBF announced it has formally stripped Jai Opetaia of its cruiserweight title 2 weeks after it withdrew sanction of his March 8 bout vs. Brandon Glanton on the Zuffa Boxing card. This story is far from over, however. IBF featherweight titleholder Angelo Leo will take on mandatory challenger Ra’eese Aleem on May 9 (DAZN) on a Salita Promotions card at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. We have the details. And, off his win last Saturday, WBC middleweight titleholder Carlos Adames indicated on social media that he is moving up to super middleweight following his rout of Austin Williams last Saturday.  It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

    1h 25m
  8. Carlos Adames Defends WBC Middlweight Crown + Zayas-Boots Ennis Happening? | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    MAR 23

    Carlos Adames Defends WBC Middlweight Crown + Zayas-Boots Ennis Happening? | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    We're back off an entertaining weekend of action, as the WBC middleweight crown was on the line in Orlando, FL, an interim super middleweight title fight in California and was it the end for a featherweight big name contender in Ireland? We go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to give their takes. First, a recap of Saturday’s Matchroom DAZN card in Orlando, Florida Middleweight Carlos Adames dominates Austin "Ammo" Williams over 12 rounds and retains the WBC title, Now, what's next? Also on the card, junior middleweight Omari Jones was impressive in a decision over Christian Gomez and Heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana KOs Curtis Harper with one shot. Dan has more on both. Then, a recap of Saturday’s ProBoxTV card in San Bernardino, California Super middleweight Lester Martinez wins easily too over 12 rounds over Immanuwel Aleem, andwins the "vacant" interim WBC 168 lb. Now, do we get a rematch with Christian Mbilli? Plus, Dan's No. 7 prospect, featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez smashes Brandon Chambers in the first. BIG future for Chop Chop. And, a recap of Friday’s MF Pro main event on DAZN in Belfast, Northern Ireland Featherweight Kevin Walsh of Massachuesetts gets a controversial split over home country favorite Michael Conlan, And, Conlan announces retirement after fight.   Then, Some news Negotiations are going on for WBO/WBA junior middleweight titleholder Xander Zayas to defend against WBA interim titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a fight targeted for June now that Vergil Ortiz-Ennis talks are dead for now. We like this.... if it happens.   There are reports that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN will announce a new contract in the coming days. Oscar is hinting at it and what does this mean for the DAZN subscription price rising, too? Dan is reporting on plans for new WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia make his first defense headlining a Ring magazine card in mid-July.  Dan has more on Garcia's hand injury. And, light heavyweight up-and-comer Ben Whittaker, the flashy 2020 British Olympic silver medalist many tab for surefire stardom, will be back for his second fight with Matchroom on the undercard of WBO interim light heavyweight titlist Callum Smith’s first defense against David Morrell on April 18 (DAZN) at M&S Bank Arena in Smith’s hometown of Liverpool, England. It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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From the opening bell to the final round, our boxing shows are tailored to the fight fan of today and even, yesterday. Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael, who is the premier boxing media personality in the U.S., come your way with a Friday preview and a Monday recap of everything in the boxing ring, every weekend. Plus, you'll hear from the biggest named fighters present and past in one on one interviews. And, the guys LOVE to talk nostalgia of the great fighters like Muhammad Ail, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquaio and more. If you are even a casual boxing fan, you will want to be with us on the "Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast Feed."

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