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  • Manny Pacquiao With Dan + Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Trilogy And Berlanga And Stevenson In Action Saturday | BFW Preview Podcast
    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 YorkKatie 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 YorkEdgar 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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  • Jack Catterall Wins Matchroom Main Event, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Joins Us And More | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    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, EnglandWelterweight 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 NewsTurki 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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  • Jack Catterall Returns, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Arrested?! + Edgar Berlanga Talks To Dan | BFW Preview Podcast
    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 bothNext, 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 NewsIn 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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  • Jake Paul Meets Julio Cesar Chavez Jr + Zurdo Ramirez-Yuniel Dorticos In Co-Feature And More | BFW Preview
    It's a fairly action packed weekend, especially, in Anaheim, CA and we're to go over all the fights and a little bit of news out of the ring on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. is in Southern California this weekend and insider Dan Rafael has his takes, too, as this show originally aired live on our Youtube channel.They begin with the previewsSaturday’s MVP/Golden Boy DAZN PPV at Anaheim, Calif.Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 10 rounds, cruiserweights. is this one worthwhile or Chavez Jr. gonna pull similar issues as his recent past and it's an easy night for Jake?Also, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos, 12 rounds, for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight titles in an intriguing defense.Plus, Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer, 10 rounds, lightweights in a compelling youth vs. experience battle.Next we work backwards to Friday’s Global Combat Collection PPV.COM main event at Wichita, KansasDeontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Does Wilder have anything left in the tank after 4 losses in the last 5 fights? Also, the guys preview Friday’s Eye of the Tiger ESPN+ main event at Quebec CityChristian Mbilli vs. Maciej Sulecki, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC interim super middleweight title Mbilli is poised to go to the next level in middleweight of super middleweight, too. NewsDiscussions are on for fall fight in Riyadh for Brian Norman to defend the WBO welterweight title vs. Devin Haney. Dan explains more on why Haney and when we could we expect to see them neet.Plus, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue-Alan David Picasso is the December fight for Inoue in Riyadh if they win their upcoming fights. We discuss more.Hear 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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  • Gal Yafai Headlines In England, Deontay Wilder Talks His Return And More! | BFW Preview Podcast
    We're ready to go with another weekend of action from England to New Jersey and a former heavyweight champ is on the show, as well. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael return with their insight and opinions.They begin with the Recap of Thursday’s Ohashi Promotions card in TokyoBrian Norman booming one-punch KO of challenger Jin Sasaki, as he retains the WBO welterweight title. Norman is clearly on the rise at 147 lb. and the guys give more on his future. Briefly, on the undercard,Thanongsak Simsri gets a split decision Cristian Araneta, and wins the vacant IBF junior flyweight title.Next, a Preview of the Macthroom Boxing / DAZN main event Saturday in Birmingham, England Galal Yafai takes on Francisco Rodriguez, 12 rounds, for Yafai’s WBC interim flyweight title. Yafai is more decorated as an amateur but Rodriguez has had many more fights.  Then, a Preview of the Top Rank ESPN+ top two fights Saturday in Newark, N.J. (ESPN+)Jersey's Vito Mielnicki Jr. meets Poland's. Kamil Gardzielik, 10 rounds, middleweights and in the co-feature, Jahi Tucker vs. Lorenzo Simpson, 10 rounds, middleweights. They go over both.NewsIt’s official – Canelo-Crawford will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas & TKO’s boxing promotion will be called Zuffa Boxing  No shock but Jamie Munguia’s B sample was also positive for exogenous testosterone and the guys discuss what it means again. Jaron Ennis announces on social media that he is officially moving up to 154 lb. Dan has more and T.J. invokes "What are we doing here?!"NostalgiaThe boys wrap talking  briefly June 17, 2000 — 25 years ago on Tuesday – Shane Mosley W12 Oscar De La Hoya to win the WBC welterweight title. A huge fight that lived up to the hype. Big Dan was ringside for it all.It' all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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About Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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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