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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...
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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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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."
Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast
Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast
Andy Ruiz Joins Dan, Joe Joyce Battles Derek Chisora, Claressa Shields Goes For History + News And Nostalgia | BFW Preview Podcast
26 JUL 2024 · Lots of heavyweights are part of the newest edition of our show, as former unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz is a guest, British brawlers Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora meet in London, women's world champ Claressa Shields goes for history and we have lots of news and some excellent nostalgia on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to give their insight and analysis.
The guys talk first about the formal announcement that Canelo Alvarez will return in September in Las Vegas against unbeaten contender Edgar Berlanga and why they are both intrigued by it.
Then, it's Joyce and Chisora in the Queensberry Promotions main event for Saturday afternoon U.S. time, as T.J. wonders which fighter has much left after their recent losses. Still, as Dan asserts, these two will likely be trading big punches early and often without much defense.
Next, Shields, a three division world champ meets little known, newly crowned WBC champ Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse of Quebec, Canada in a Saturday in the Salita Promotions/DAZN main event. Shields is an overwhelming favorite to win, but Dan is dubious about how valid this will be against an opponent that barely has any qualtiy experience.
Then, Andy Ruiz joins Dan in advance of his heavyweight return after nearly two years off, as he meets Jarrell Miller on the Crawford-Madrimov undercard August 3rd. How serious is Ruiz about getting back to contention? Hear him with us.
There's more fight news on Top Rank signing two prominent fighters, David Benavidez makes a career decision about his future and the WBC appropriately orders a rematch for Robson Conceicao and O'Shaquie Foster after the distastrous decision given to the Brazilian to take Foster's 130 lb. title.
Finally, there's nostalgia on the anniversaries of Dan's first world title fight that he covered in 1998 involving Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, a KO controversy learned more later from Antonio Magarito defeating Miguel Cotto with what were likely plastered hand wraps in 2008. And, Dan remember's tremendous American fighter Vernon Forrest on the tragic 15th anniversary of his murder in Atlanta, that came just over six months after he had regained a world championship.
It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Todd Grisham Of DAZN Conversation with TJ Rives | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
23 JUL 2024 · Off a Saturday night PPV of knockouts in Tampa, FL, culminating with Jake Paul's main event stoppage of Mike Perry, we've got a special conversation with the man who called the blow by blow for DAZN, Todd Grisham.
Grisham gives his insight into the boisterous crowd of over 17,000 that were in their seats EARLY Saturday night and how that atmosphere built up with the KOs of Lucas Bahdi and Amanda Serrano immediately before the Paul bout.
Todd also has his takes on how both Paul and Serrano looked in their essentially "tune up" bouts for his with Mike Tyson and her rematch with undisputed women's 140 lb. champ, Katie Taylor of Ireland. Those fights are set to be on the November card at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Hear the conversation with the "man on the mic" for DAZN's biggest boxing events, Todd Grisham as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!Â
Jake Paul Gets His KO, Todd Grisham Of DAZN With TJ, Fight News And Nostalgia | Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast
22 JUL 2024 · It was a weekend of knockouts all over the place and we're ready to go over everything from Jake Paul's big KO over Mike Perry to Junto Nakatani's body shot early stoppage in Japan. Plus, we have one of the premier boxing broadcasters going joining us and some Salvador Sanchez, Mike Tyson and Bernard Hopkins nostalgia are all part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back and ready to discuss it all.
They first talk Paul's win in the MVP Promotions main event in Tampa, as he outlasted the bare knuckdle champ Perry for his latest win over a non-traditional fighter. Also, Amanda Serrano kayoed her overmatched opponent in just a couple of rounds and the likely kayo of the year from lightweight Lucas Badhi smashing Ashton "H2O" Sylve in a dramatic turn of events in their fight.Â
Then, hear from DAZN's Todd Grisham, who was on the call Satudray night of the entire card and a night of knockouts. Grisham gives he insights on what he saw and heard ringside as Paul won and also the other KO wins. He also is ready to call the Terence Crawford junior middleweight title main event in two weeks in L.A.
Then, Dan and T.J. go over the Saturday card from Japan that saw Nakatani win in the first round in his WBC bantamweight title defense over Vincent Astrolobio in Tokyo. What does the win for Nakatani mean for possible unification at 118 lb. or might he look to move up in weight? Dan also goes over the rest of the card and title fights.
There's fight news on why it looks like the Vasily Lomachenko vs. Gervonta Davis lightweight showdown for two of the titles will NOT be happening this year and maybe, not at all? And, does this create an opporunity for promotional free agent and WBC champ Shakur Stevenson to maybe end up signing with Premier Boxing Champions. And, then could he be the guy that fights "Tank" Davis?
Finally, the guys go over the anniversary nostalgia of the great Salvador Sanchez winning his final fight over Azumah Nelson in a thrilling 15th round TKO in 1982 and died just three weeks later in a car crash. They also talk the 1989 Mike Tyson KO of Carl "The Truth" Williams, which was questionable, and was also his last title win before Buster Douglas upset him in Tokyo 7 months later in 1990.
And, Dan also talks nostalgia on Hopkins defeating Winky Wright in Las Vegas in 2007 and why more than the fight, he remembers the weigh-in mayhem pushing and fight, as he was ready to interview the fighters live on ESPN.
It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
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Jake Paul Returns Vs BareKnuckle Star Mike Perry, Other Prominent Bouts This Weekend, News + Canelo Nostalgia Etc | BFW Preview Podcast
19 JUL 2024 · It's a jammed packed weekend of action that begins in California, goes to Japan and ends up in Tampa Bay with compelling bouts. And, we've got it all, plus, fight news and some interesting nostalgia, as always too, on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to give their insight an analysis.
They are ready to talk welterweight Alexis Rocha headlining for Golden Boy in California on Friday night, Saturday morning U.S. time Japanese fight card with multiple title bouts, including the exciting Junto Nakatani defending his WBC bantamweight crown and then, lots on the Jake Pual-Mike Perry in the MVP Promotions/DAZN pay per view Saturday night. T.J. was at the final press conference on Thursday afternoon for the card that includes seven division women's world champ Amanda Serrano in action in the co feature and some other interesting bouts.
There's fight news on Ryan Garcia in more legal trouble, the "Monster" Naoya Inoue's next undisputed title fight for September, will Shakur Stevenson be fighting William Zepeda next and more?
Finally, the boys wrap with nostalgia on the anniversary nearly 30 years ago of Johnny Tapia and Danny Romero's huge feud leading to a tremendous HBO main event in Las Vegas. Plus, an amazing kayo by Mike McCallum of another hall of famer, Donald Curry, is nearly 40 years old and it's happy birthday to the modern legend Canelo Alvarez, as well.
Hear it all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Jake Paul Conversaton With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
16 JUL 2024 · Coming up Saturday night in Tampa, FL, social media/Youtube star turned boxer Jake Paul is back in a PPV main event against bare knuckle fighting star Mike Perry. But, before fight week gets cranked up, hear from Jake with our insider Dan Rafael on this special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."
Jake gives his insight as to why he wanted to still fight in July after the delay of his anticipated bout with former undisputed heavyweight champ Mike Tyson now set for November. And, why specifically, fight Perry at this time?
Plus, what are his coninuted aspirations as a fighter, etc. beyond these bouts?
Hear from Jake Paul on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Jaron Ennis Wins By TKO, Jake Paul Talks With Dan And More | Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast
14 JUL 2024 · One of the up and coming U.S. stars successfully defended his welterweight crown in front of his Philly fans, a rising lightweight rallied to win an important bout in Las Vegas on the way up in the division and Jake Paul joins us on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over the weekend results, give insight and analysis on what they saw, plus have some news and nostalgia, as well.
First, they talk Ramon "Chocolatito" Gonzalez winning his non-title fight Friday night in his home country of Nicaragua. At 37, what does he have left? Dan has thoughts.
Next, they go over the unbeaten 147 lb. star Jaron Ennis with his 5th round TKO win in the Matchroom main event over David Avaneysan in front of over 15,000 in Philly to retain. Why was "Boots" good but not great? Still, he dominated and most importantly, what's next?
Also, unbeaten 135 lb. star Raymond Muratalla scored a 10 round decision over veteran Tevin Farmer in a fight that he appeared to be losting through five rounds in the Top Rank main event in Vegas. Should there be concern for Muratalla that he didn't look better, quicker in this one? Also, how soon might he see a title challenge?
Then, it's Jake Paul time, as he joins Dan for a one on one in advance of his DAZN PPV showdown Saturday with barenuckle brawler Mike Perry in Tampa. The cocky social media star talks how soon he thinks he'll end this bout and also, waiting for the rescheduled bout with Mike Tyson, now for November.
There's fight news on some upcoming Matchroom shows in August and September that the guys discuss.
And, there anniversary nostalgia on a big Danny Garcia KO of Amir Khan and Dan's got a great non-title, lesser known bout from this week in 2001 with Mickey Ward in it from "ESPN2's Friday Night Fights" to go over.Â
It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!
"Boots' Ennis And Janibek Defend Their Titles, Amanda Serrano With Dan, Fight News + Holyfield And Gatti Nostalgia | BFW Preview Podcast
12 JUL 2024 · Another packed weekend of action sees Jaron Ennis and Janibek Alimkhanuly defend their titles in different main events, seven division world champ Amanda Serrano joins us and we have some great Evander Holyfield nostalgia and we also remember Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, as well on the "Big Fight Weekend Prevew Podcast"
Host T.J. Rives is with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over:
Ennis defending his IBF welterweight title Saturday night in Philly in the Matchroom Boxing top bout against David Avanesyan in front of his home fans.
Janibek battling (in mostly modest interest bouts) this time against Andrei Mikhailovich for the IBF/WBA middleweight titles for Top Rank Boxing in Las Vegas.Â
Then, hear Dan exclusively with Serrano, as she readies to return to the ring to fight little known Stevie Morgan in the co-feature of the DAZN PPV next weekend in Tampa.
Next, the guys have fight news on Chris Eubank Jr. new promoter in Britian and how it may tie into a Canelo Alvarez proposed bout for September. Plus, what's up with the proposed Navarrate-Valdez rematch for later this year and is Australia's Sam Goodman the next opponent for Naoya Inoue or not?
Finally, there's anniversary nostalgia on Evander Holyfield's first world title win in a thrilling 15 round bout with Dwight Muhammad Qawi for a portion of the cruiserweight title. Also, Canelo Alvarez fought a questionable decision bout with Erislandy Lara and Dan remebers the career of his favorite fighter Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, who died 15 years ago this week.
It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Jaron "Boots" Ennis Conversation With Dan Rafael 7 8 24
9 JUL 2024 · He's one of the best welterweights in the world and Saturday night in Philadelphia, unbeaten IBF 147 lb. champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis is ready to make his first full title defense. But, you don't have to wait for this weekend to hear from the champ, as he comes home to Philadelphia to fight David Avanesyan, as you'll hear him hear with our insider Dan Rafael on a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"Â
Dan covered several topics with "Boots": having the fight at home in Philadelphia; being upgraded from interim status with the IBF, to not getting Terence Crawford to make his mandatory fight against him.
Ennis talks about what he expects from Avanesyan; his decision to sign with Matchroom Boxing as his new promoter; future goals, and more.Â
It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Shakur Stevenson Wins, Horrible Judging For Foster-Conceicao, "Boots" Ennis With Dan And More | Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast
8 JUL 2024 · A wild weekend of fights with titles on the line, horrible judging and some interesting outcomes is a big part of the discussion and you also get to hear from IBF welterweight champ Jaron "Boots" Ennis talks with us prior to his Philly title defense Saturday night, too. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com are back give their thoughts and analysis on all.
They talk the Shakur Stevenson WBC lightweight title win in the Top Rank Boxing main event in Newark, NJ. They talk Stevenson's free agent prospects and future, as well. They guys spend lots of times on the HORRIFIC split decision loss for WBC junior lightweight champ O'Shaquie Foster. Robson Conceicao got the gift win of a lifetime and the sport continues to suffer. Dan also talks the wins by Keyshawn Davis and Abdullah Mason, as well.
There's discussion of the Golden Boy main event in Ontario, CA win by unbeaten, top lightweight contender William Zepeda Zeepeda mowed down Giovanni Cabrera by third round TKO. And most importantly, will he be on the docket for a title shot next and could it be Shakur Stevenson?
Next, they go over the Fanmio PPV that saw former UFC starts Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal meet in the main event in Anaheim, CA. And, also a huge career moving win for Shane Mosley Jr. over former two time world champ Daniel Jacobs in the super middleweight division.
Then, T.J. and Dan discuss the Johnny Fisher first round bombing of Alan Babic in their Matchroom Boxing London main eevnt and what does it mean for Fisher's rise and short term future.Â
And, they wrap with the Fernando Martinez upset of Kaz Ioka for the WBA/IBF super flyweight titles on Sunday night in Japan. Martinez dominated the Japanese star in a true upset, but once again, there was a HORRIBLE 12-0 card against Ioka, too. Bad judging knows no continent it won't find.
There's fight news on a Brit that could be Canelo's next opponent and also, the pathetic, racist rantings of Ryan Garcia is the latest chapter in his downward spiral. T.J. and Dan talk whether he's ruined for awhile or even, maybe for good, at this point?
Finally, there's nostalgia on the anniversary more bad judging and discipline from it in a Paul Williams decision win over Erislandy Lara world title fight 13 years and Dan was there.
There's also an anniversary of future hall of famer Nonto Donaire's "coming out party" with a big KO on Showtime.
And, Dan has thoughts and great personal stories on the what would have been legendary, hall of fame trainer and commentator Emanuel Steward's 80th birthday.Â
Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.
Shakur Stevenson Defends + Jacobs vs. Mosley Jr., Fight News and July 4th 100 Year Old Nostalgia | BFW Preview Podcast
5 JUL 2024 · It's a jammed packed weekend with fight cards all over the USA, the U.K. and even, a title unification in Japan on Sunday, too. We're ready to talk the bouts, the news and some great heavyweight title nostalgia from July 4th in the early 1900s, as well on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to give us the insight on the weekend and all that's happening.Â
We start with the Top Rank card in Newark, NJ as Shakur Stevenson defends his newly won WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan in a 12 rounder. We've well documented and hear from Shakur himself that this could be his last bout with Top Rank as their deal is expiring. How big a night must he have for leverage for his future? It's discussed. The guys go over the rest of the card including O'Shaquie Foster defending the WBC 130 lb. crown against Robson Conceicao in the co feature. Plus, Keyshawn Davis and Abdullah Mason both fight on the televised undercard too.
The guys also talk the Anaheim, CA PPV for former UFC stars Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing in a 10 round main event, but more prominently in the co-feature bout between veteran former two time champ Daniel Jacobs battling Shane Mosley Jr. in need of a signature in an intriguing super middleweight co-feature bout.
Then, there's more, including the Golden Boy Boxing show in nearby Ontario, CA, as consensus #1 lightweight contender, unbeaten William Zepeda looks to soldify a world title shot fighting Giovanni Cabrera in the main event. One of our hosts believes that Zepeda should be Skakur Stevenson's next fight should they both win convincingly Saturday night.
The guys also talk the Matchroom Boxing Saturday afternoon U.S. time, heavyweight clash between England's Johnny Fisher and Alan Babic in a scheduled 10 rounder, but will likely end with big punches and a KO from someone earlier than that.
And, the fight previews wrap with the Sunday (early morning USA time) junior bantamweight WBA/IBF world title unifiication bout between Japn's Kaz Ioka and Argentina's Fernando Martinez in a 12 round showdown. The winner will potentially have big leverage to fight American Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez down the road for his WBC belt.
There's fight news involving the WBA stripping two of it's champs a female and a male for testing positive for PEDs. Dan has the specifics. And, there are two interesting American names that Queensberry Promotions has signed that will be in the ring soon for them.Â
Finally, some nostalgia on the Anniversary of Wladimir Klitschko defeating David "Ouch, my Toe" Haye in a heavyweight title defense in 2011. Plus, two more historically significant bouts took place in the early 1990s on July 4th 1910, as Jack Johnson, the most dominant heavyweight of the early part of the 20'th century, defeated Jim Jeffries in the first of several "Fight of the Century" bouts. And, Jack Dempsey "The Manassas Mauler" clobbering a much bigger Jess Willard to win the heavyweight crown in 1919.
Hea it all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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...
show more
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."
show less
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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