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  • Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

    Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    Jul 16 2025
    Coming up Saturday night, one of the most exciting American smaller weight fighters in the sport is back. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX, fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN.

    But, before we get to the title fight you get a chance to hear from "Bam" with our insider Dan Rafael in a one on one conversation.

    They preview this bout with the lesser known South African champ. Plus, Rodriguez talks about whether he wants to win more titles at 115 lb. or move up to bantamweight, etc.?

    And, make sure to stay engaged with the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!
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    12 m
  • Daniel Dubois Conversation with Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

    Daniel Dubois Conversation with Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    Jul 15 2025
    On Saturday night at famed Wembley Stadium in London IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois gets a rematch with unified champ Oleksandr Usyk for the four belt championship. He joins our insider Dan Rafael one on one to go over it all.

    Their first bout ended with Usyk scoring a TKO, but not before what Dubois' camp and fans believe was a controversial punch ruled a low blow that shouldn't have been. And, the rematch is not in Usyk's "home away from home" of Poland but rather in Dubois' backyard of London.

    They discuss it here on this special "Fight Freaks Unite" conversation.
    And, make sure to be with us for all our great content on the "Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!
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    11 m
  • Katie Taylor Defeats Amanda Serrano + Hamzah Sheeraz And Shakur Stevenson Win | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    Katie Taylor Defeats Amanda Serrano + Hamzah Sheeraz And Shakur Stevenson Win | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    Jul 14 2025
    It was a busy and wild weekend of fights in New York and we are ready to 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 to go over it all

    They are recapping the aftermath of the Most Valuable Promotions trilogy fight for undisputed women's junior welterweight title holder Katie Taylor of Ireland and Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano won by Taylor by majority decision for a third victory over Serrano. Taylor retained her titles at famed Madison Square Garden in New York. The guys go over the bout, which didn't live up to their first two thrilling fights.

    Also, what's Taylor's place in female boxing history, now that she's won yet another massive bout? They also tak the undercard bouts, as well.

    Next, they recap the Saturday Ring Magazine PPV at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY, as England's Hamzah Sheeraz wiped out New York's Edgar Berlanga by TKO in the super middleweight main event. And, WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson pulled away from top contender William Zepeda of Mexico in a 12 round decision.

    There were also wins by Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias, as he outfought Alberto Puello for the WBC junior welterweight title and light heavyweight Cuban David Morrel had his hands full with Russian Imam Khatev on this card, too. The boys have thoughts on it all.

    Next, Dan has one on one interviews with IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois, as he gets set to rematch unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk next Saturday July 19th at Wembley Stadium in London. What will be different for him this time after a KO defeat in fight one? Hear him in his own words.

    Also, Dan has another one on one conversation with WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios, as he gets set to fight legend Manny Pacquiao, also on July 19th in Las Vegas. What does Barrios think about battling the eight division world champ, who's coming out of a four year retirement and is 46 years old. It's all part of their discussion.

    Hear all of this on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Manny Pacquiao Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

    Manny Pacquiao Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    Jul 12 2025
    Coming up on Saturday July 19th in Las Vegas, one of the modern legends of boxing is back, as Manny Pacquiao returns in a headlining title fight on PPV. But, before that fight week takes place hear from the now, hall of famer, on why return and more, as he talks to our insider Dan Rafael on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."

    Manny is attempting at 46 years old to defeat Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He already has the record for the oldest welterweight champion ever, but now looks to add to it by 5 years, if he wins.

    Dan wonders why Pac-man, after winning so many massive fights and world titles, really wants to comeback. Plus, is this just a "one off" or would Pacquiao fight on, if victorious?

    Hear him in his own words on our podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    12 m
  • Manny Pacquiao With Dan + Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Trilogy And Berlanga And Stevenson In Action Saturday | BFW Preview Podcast

    Manny Pacquiao With Dan + Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Trilogy And Berlanga And Stevenson In Action Saturday | BFW Preview Podcast
    Jul 11 2025

    It's a jammed packed weekend in NYC for two fight cards on Friday and Saturday night. Plus, hall of famer Manny Pacquiao is with us on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.

    Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to get the full breakdown and takes.

    They start with the Preview of Friday’s MVP card on Netflix in New York
    Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in a trilogy battle for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight title. They meet at famed MSG for a second time and will Serrano finally get a win in the series or does Taylor make it 3 for 3? The guys discuss the impact of this bout for women's boxing all time and Dan also talks the rest of the women's championship fights, too.

    Next, they Preview Saturday’s Ring mag DAZN PPV card in Queens, New York
    Edgar Berlanga takes on England's Hamzah Sheeraz, 12 rounds for the WBC super middleweight eliminator. Big moment for both in this showdown. In the co-feature, Shakur Stevenson battles top contender William Zepeda for Stevenson’s WBC lightweight title. Will Shakur be threatened by Zepeda's punch output and chances or will he dominate a quality contender?

    Dan also goes over the undercard with Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias for Puello’s WBC junior welterweight title and David Morrell meeting Imam Khataev in a 10 rounds light heavyweight bout.

    Then, the PACQUIAO convo:
    Manny ends 4-year retirement at 46 years old to challenge Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title on July 19 on Prime Video PPV and PPV.COM at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Dan wonders why he wants to comeback and is this just a "one off" or will he fight on, if victorious?

    Some quick News:
    Hall of fame former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Ricky "Hitman" Hatton is coming of a 13-year retirement to fight Dec. 2nd in Dubai, official 8 rounder at middleweight against Eisa Al Dah. Let's say it together- "What Are We Doing Here?!"

    Former IBF junior lightweight titlist Anthony Cacace has suffered a back injury, which has forced him to withdraw from a fight scheduled against fellow southpaw and former WBA featherweight titlist Raymond Ford on the Moses Itauma-Dillian Whyte card Aug. 16 in Riyadh. Turki Alashikh is looking for a replacement for Ford to fight.

    And, Francisco Rodriguez tested positive for a banned substance in the wake of his shockingly dominant upset decision over Galal Yafai to win the WBC interim flyweight title on June 21. Yet another Mexican fighter with a failed post-fight test. There are takes.

    Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview' and follow/subscribe to this podcast feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Edgar Berlanga Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

    Edgar Berlanga Conversation With Dan Rafael | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    Jul 8 2025
    Coming up Saturday night in New York, super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga returns and
    headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring Magazine PPV card at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

    But, before he enters the ring, hear from the brash Berlanga with our insider Dan Rafael about: his thoughts on fighting the Brit Sheeraz, his future at 168 lb. and of course, having been in the ring last Fall with future hall of famer Canelo Alvarez.

    It's all part of our coverage here on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and this feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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    13 m
  • Jack Catterall Wins Matchroom Main Event, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Joins Us And More | Fight Freaks Unite Recap

    Jack Catterall Wins Matchroom Main Event, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Joins Us And More | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    Jul 7 2025
    It was a light weekend for the July 4th holiday in the USA, but there was a significant fight card in the U.K. and we're ready to recap that and also hear from an exciting, two division world, who's about to return to the ring later this month on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."

    Host T.J. Rives is joined by insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newletter to discuss:

    The Recap of Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN at Manchester, England
    Welterweight Jack Catterall scores a tech decision after 6 rounds over Harlem Eubank. Not much to see here, but will we have to endure it again? Also, lightweight Joe Cordina won easily by decision over Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in his 135 lb. debut. Could Cordina get in the lightweight title mix soon?

    Then, hear from Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with Dan
    He fights Phumelele Cafu in a WBC/WBO junior bantamweight unification bout set for July 19 in Frisco, Texas, on DAZN. Bam is one of the young championship stars in the U.S. and has big plans.

    Then, some News
    Turki Alashikh announces “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez in a three-belt juior bantamweight unification fight for the November Riyadh Season card (Bam obviously has to beat Cafu on July 19th)

    Also, Turki also announced another fight for that November Riyadh card: Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO lightweight title stripped from Keyshawn Davis. And, we have the latest on the Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev trilogy fight, where Beterbiev is saying that he doesn't know what's going on and where the fight will take place and when? What. Are. We. Doing. Here?!

    Also legend Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez return is announced for Sept. 12 in Managua, Nicaragua, his hometown. Dan has the details.

    Hear it all on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
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    53 m
  • Jack Catterall Returns, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Arrested?! + Edgar Berlanga Talks To Dan | BFW Preview Podcast

    Jack Catterall Returns, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Arrested?! + Edgar Berlanga Talks To Dan | BFW Preview Podcast
    Jul 3 2025
    It's a lighter weekend of fights with only one prominent show in Manchester, England but we are here to preview that Matchroom card and a prominent super middleweight is with us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!

    Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back aboard to go over it all.

    They start with a Preview of the Matchroom Boxing card Saturday on DAZN in Manchester, England that has Jack Catterall against Harlem Eubank in a 12 rounds welterweight battle. It's a significant fight for both of them at 147 in the U.K.
    Plus, Joe Cordina meets Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz in a 10 round lightweight co-feature. The boys go over both

    Next, an Edgar Berlanga interview with Dan, as he headlines against Hamzah Sheeraz on Turki Alashikh's Ring card July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in NY. Berlanga looks help his resume' at 168 lb.

    Then, some News
    In the "You can't make this up" category- The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has taken Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. into custody for an outstanding Mexican arrest warrent for being part of an alleged crime ring for guns and ammuntion there. It begs the question on why they didn't know/chose to arrest him before or after the fight with Jake Paul last Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA?! What are we doing here?!

    Next another SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!! Tyson Fury is unretiring supposedly to fight Oleksandr Usyk for a third time in April 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London. But, why this fight?

    Also, WBO welterweight champ Brian Norman will fight former undisputed lightweight champ Devin Haney this fall. And, could it be on a card with WBC heavyweight champ David Benavidez in Riyadh vs. Anthony Yarde in November that is also announced by Turki and confirmed by Team Benavidez to Dan.

    Dan is also reporting on junior lightweight Oscar Valdez who will be back in action in Mexico in September on a Zanfer Promotions card, while Top Rank’s broadcast situation is up in the air.

    Finally, No opponent yet But, PBC announced the free prelims for Pacquio-Barrios PPV, will include Gary Russell Jr. ending a 3+ year layoff layoff, since losing his WBC featherweight title to Mark Magsayo in Jan. 2022. He's been so inactive that does this matter?

    Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and Happy 4th of July Weekend!
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    59 m