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  • Jake Paul Meets Anthony Joshua In Heavyweight Clash + Terence Crawford Really Retiring? And More | BFW Preview Podcast

    Jake Paul Meets Anthony Joshua In Heavyweight Clash + Terence Crawford Really Retiring? And More | BFW Preview Podcast
    Dec 19 2025
    We've reached the fight weekend and the Friday night Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout in Miami is happening and we're ready to discuss that bout, the undercard and have somee MASSIVE retirement news, too on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."

    Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with their insight and analysis.

    They begin with the preview of Friday night’s MVP/Netflix card
    Jake Paul is meeting former unified champ Anthony Joshua, 8 rounds, heavyweights. Is this a "foregone conclusion" that Joshua wipes out the social media/Youtube star turned fighter? The guys have their takes.

    Also, Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin, 12 rounds, for Baumgardner’s WBO/IBF/WBA women’s junior lightweight title is the co-feature. And, there is potentially a bigger bout on the horizon for Baumgardner if she gets the expected win.

    Also MMA stars Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley, 6 rounds, cruiserweights
    And, highly regarded prospect Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes, 6 rounds, junior lightweights

    Then we have the recaps from Wednesday's Teiken Promotions card in Tokyo
    Seiya Tsutsumi decisions Nonito Donaire, and keeps the WBA bantamweight crown. An entertaining bout. Dan has more.
    Plus, Rene Santiago W12 over Kyosuke Takami and unifies the WBO/WBA 108 lb. titles. Plus, Anthony Olascuaga TKO4 Taku Kuwahara and keeps the WBO flyweight title.

    Also, in the No Limit Boxing main event in Sydney, Australia
    Tim Tszyu W10 Anthony Velazquez, 157 lb. catchweight fight. Does Tszyu have a future getting back to major title contention or not?

    Then, some news
    Bombshell- Terence Crawford retires on top.... but is it for real and could he be back by the middle of next year?

    An update that WBO/WBA women’s featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will now face Reina Tellez January 3 instead of Erika Cruz due to Cruz's “atypical” drug test result. Dan has the latest.

    Badou Jack went to the hospital after losing WBC cruiserweight title to Noel Mikaelian last Saturday night in L.A. due to a broken cheekbone.

    And, Japanese junior lightweight Hayato Tsutsumi has suffered a fractured orbital bone during training, forcing his fight with WBA titlist James Dickens to be canceled from the “Ring V: Night of the Samurai” card on Dec. 27 (DAZN PPV) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    We cover it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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    55 m
  • Crystina Poncher Previews Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua With T.J. Rives | BFW Preview Podcast

    Crystina Poncher Previews Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua With T.J. Rives | BFW Preview Podcast
    Dec 17 2025
    Coming up Friday night in Miami the hyped heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and former unified champ Anthony Joshua is really happening. The fighters have arrived in South Florida and appear ready to go. And, we have a special guest, who's on the blow by blow call of the bout for Netflix, in veteran broadcaster Crystina Poncher on this "BFW Preview Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives has the conversation with Crystina about how she got involved with this matchup in Miami? What does she think about the risks for both Jake and Joshua in this one? Also, there are a couple of talented world champion women's fighters on the card, as well, in Alycia Baumgardner defending her 130 lb. titles and England's Caroline Dubois defending her WBC lightweight crown.

    Crystina gives thoughts on them in action and the rise of women's boxing through signings by Most Valuable Promotions.

    It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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    14 m
  • Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Early Preview With Ricky Carroll And David Payne | BFW Preview Podcast

    Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Early Preview With Ricky Carroll And David Payne | BFW Preview Podcast
    Dec 16 2025
    The buildup is now fully in gear for Friday night's heavyweight spectacle in Miami, as social media star turned boxer Jake Paul takes on his biggest challenge to date (literally) in former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua in Miami.

    And, we're giving you an early preview on a special "BFW Preview Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and guests Ricky Carroll of BFW website and David Payne of Roundtable Sports Boxing coverage.

    The guys go over a couple of interesting angles:

    As Ricky and David are in the U.K. and Europe, what's the interest there for this bout?

    Also, will this be Joshua hammering Paul quickly or will there be some caution and then, suspicion rising?

    How big a risk is Joshua taking that it could mess up the Tyson Fury fight for him for 2026, if he some how loses this one?

    It's all part of this special conversation on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    23 m
  • Noel Mikaelian Recaptures WBC Crusierweight Title, Diego Pacheco Escapes + Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    Noel Mikaelian Recaptures WBC Crusierweight Title, Diego Pacheco Escapes + Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    Dec 15 2025
    It was a busy weekend in California with two prominent fight cards and even one in Dubai of interest and we're hear to recap it all and give you some fight news too on the newest "Fight Fraks Unite Recap Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all.

    They start with the recap of Saturday’s Bash Boxing PPV main event from Los Angeles
    Cruiserweight Noel Mikaelian W12 Badou Jack, rematch, regains WBC title and now,
    IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia immediately calls Mikaelian out for unification. We break it down.

    Then, a recap of Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Stockton, Calif.
    Super middleweight Diego Pacheco fortunate to survive a knockdown and beat Kevin Lele Sadjo. What's Pacheco's prospects off this win?

    Plus, Lightweight Joe Cordina W12 Gabriel Flores Jr., in a WBO 135 eliminator.
    Junior welterweight Tito Mercado impressive KO6 Antonio Moran
    Junior featherweight Skye Nicolson W10 Yuliahn Luna, wins vacant WBC women’s interim title
    And, a recap Friday’s IBA Pro main event from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Heavyweight Murat Gassiev BIG KO6 Kubrat Pulev, wins WBA “regular” title and is Moses Itauma Next?
    Plus, Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh decisions Jeremiah Sserwadda over six rounds.

    Some News
    Turki Alashikh said thru Ring magazine that Joshua-Fury is made for 2026 and they both will have interim bouts (not including Joshua-Jake Paul that takes place Friday)

    Per Dan's reporting, plans for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez are in limbo. He may take the January 16 tune-up fight or go directly to the huge May 2nd fight with David Benavidez.

    O’Shaquie Foster notified the WBC that he has vacated the interim lightweight title he won vs. Stephen Fulton and will retain his junior lightweight title Fulton, who badly missed weight for the 130 bout, has vacated the WBC featherweight title

    WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball will make his fourth defense against mandatory challenger and former featherweight and junior featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa on Feb. 7 (DAZN) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Ball’s hometown.

    Free agent IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins and Matchroom Boxing promoter have reunited and he will defend on the Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson card on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden. Opponent is TBA.

    Catch it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    57 m
  • Badou Jack Defends WBC Cruiserweight Crown + Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson Meet Media etc | BFW Preview Podcast

    Badou Jack Defends WBC Cruiserweight Crown + Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson Meet Media etc | BFW Preview Podcast
    Dec 12 2025
    We are ready for the weekend and a world title fight in L.A. + fight news all over the globe 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 go over it all.

    They preview Saturday’s Integrated Sports PPV, PPV.COM main event in Los Angeles
    Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, rematch, for Jack’s WBC cruiserweight title. Will we get an exciting battle in this one and what's the future at cruiserweight?

    Next, a preview Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Stockton, Calif.
    Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo, 12 rounds, super middleweights. A good challenge for the young Pachecho?? Plus,
    Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Joe Cordina, 12 rounds, WBO lightweight eliminator
    Skye Nicolson vs. Yuliahn Luna, 10 rounds, for vacant WBC women’s interim junior featherweight title
    Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Antonio Moran, 10 rounds, junior welterweights

    Next, some news

    Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson kickoff press conference for their Jan. 31 fight was Wednesday at Madison Square Garden

    Cruiserweight Huseyin Cinkara was released from the hospital on Tuesday after being admitted with various injuries following a titanic eighth-round knockout loss in a mandatory fight against lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia.

    TKO announced on an earnings call this week that the first Zuffa Boxing card of the Paramount+ deal will be on Jan. 23

    No. 1 women’s pound-for-pound and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields announced her next defense will be a rematch with former undisputed super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 (DAZN) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. They fought each other in their 2016 pro debut with Shields winning a four-round decision.

    WBC lightweight titlist Caroline Dubois is latest to leave Boxxer after the end of its Sky Sports deal. She has signed with MVP and will defend against Camila Panatta on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua card Dec. 19 in Miami.

    And, WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios announced that he has split from trainer Bob Santos and will be trained by Joe Goossen for the Feb. 21 fight vs. Ryan Garcia.

    Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    48 m
  • Badou Jack Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

    Badou Jack Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    Dec 9 2025
    Saturday night in Los Angeles, WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack returns in an immediate rematch of a close decision over former titlist Noel Mikaelian. The bout is the headliner of an Inegrated Sports PPV card in Los Angeles.

    But, before the action heats back up, Jack is one on one with our insider Dan Rafael.

    What does he think of having to battle Mikaelian again? Also, Jack is in position for a possible unification battle with either IBF champ Jai Opetaia or down the road maybe the winner of the upcoming "Zurdo Ramirez" vs. David Benavidez WBA/WBO unified fight set for May.

    It's all part of the discussion on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed found on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    15 m
  • Pitbull Cruz-Lamont Roach Fight To Draw, O'Shaquie Foster Dominates + Badou Jack With Dan and Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    Pitbull Cruz-Lamont Roach Fight To Draw, O'Shaquie Foster Dominates + Badou Jack With Dan and Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    Dec 8 2025
    A very busy but P.R. damaged PPV took place in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to recap it all, plus, hear from a cruiserweight world champ 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 Newsletter to go over it all.

    They have a full recap of the "PBC on Prime Video" PPV card on Saturday

    Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz draw with Lamont Roach and keeps WBC interim 140 lb. title. Was this a just draw or not? Will they meet again?
    O’Shaquie Foster dominates Stephen Fulton and wins vacant WBC interim 135 lb. title. Yes, you read right. The WBC now just makes up interim title fights the day before fight cards. We explain the comedy and debate. Foster also has options in multiple weight divisions, now too.

    Then, a dreadful Erislandy Lara decision over late replacement Johan Gonzalez and keeps WBA 160 lb. A boring defense.

    And, Jesus Ramos decisions Shane Mosley Jr., in an action packed bout and wiins the vacant WBC interim 160 lb title.

    Also, on the free Prelims
    A HUGE KO! Frank Martin in the 4th over Rances Barthelemy, junior welterweights
    Isaac Lucero decisions Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a good fight.
    And, junior middleweights Luis Nunez looks good against Hector Sosa in a featherweight decision.


    Next, a recap of Saturday’s Tasman Fighters main event in Broadbeach, Australia
    HUUUUUUUUGE KO Jai Opetaia with one punch in the eigth over Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and has a big future coming.

    Next an interview with WBC Cruiserweight Champ BADOU JACK

    He defends vs. former titlist Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in Los Angeles on PPV in a rematch of their close fight in May on the Canelo-Scull card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    And, some news
    Tyson Fury social media post indicates he is headed out of retirement –SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, Dan approved all those !'s

    A deal has been made for vacant WBO interim light heavyweight title bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, and the purse bid that was due to take place this past Friday was canceled

    And, finally, MVP added junior lightweight Jahmal Harvey, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, to the main card of Paul-Joshua on January 19th.

    It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Pitbull Cruz Battles Lamont Roach In Prime PPV + Crawford Stripped Of WBC Title And More! | BFW Preview Podcast

    Pitbull Cruz Battles Lamont Roach In Prime PPV + Crawford Stripped Of WBC Title And More! | BFW Preview Podcast
    Dec 5 2025
    We are back and ready for an intriguing PPV card in San Antonio, TX and have some interesting fight news and Boxing Hall of Fame new members, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.

    Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and they're ready to go over it all.

    They begin with the preview of Saturday's PBC on Prime Video PPV in San Antonio
    Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr., for Cruz’s WBC interim junior welterweight title. In the co-featured O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton, for Foster’s WBC junior lightweight title.
    Also, Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez, for Lara’s WBA middleweight title, as Janibek is out of the fight due to a positive PED test. And, Jesus Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr., for the vacant WBC interim middleweight title.

    Also, the free prelims on Prime video
    Frank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy, 10 rounds, junior welterweights
    Isaac Lucero vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr., 10 rounds, junior middleweights
    Luis Nunez vs. Hector Sosa, 10 rounds, featherweights

    Then, they preview Tasman Fighters main event on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia (UFC Fight Pass in the US with card start at 2 a.m. ET)
    Jai Opetaia vs. Huseyin Cinkara, 12 rounds, for Opetaia’s lineal/IBF cruiserweight title. He's a tremendous punching champ looking for another big KO.

    Then some News:

    Thammanoon Niyomtrong wins in 12 rounds over Junior Zarate to win the vacant WBC junior flyweight title on Thursday at the Imperial Queens Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This was part of the WBC convention.

    Also, from the convention the WBC strips Terence Crawford of super middleweight title and Crawford goes off in IG video! The boys discuss both sides of this.

    More stuff from the convention on mandatories/eliminators orders – Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay Wilder, and more, Conor Benn made welter mandatory by the organization. What. Are. We. Doing. Here?

    Next, the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced, including GGG, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. Dan has thoughts

    Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson official for Jan. 31 in NY, with a presser coming on Wednesday.

    And, heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. notified the IBF in writing that he has accepted a position in a final title eliminator against Frank Sanchez to produce the organization’s mandatory challenger.

    It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
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    1 h y 10 m