It was an action packed weekend of championship boxing all over the U.K. and the USA and we're ready to recap the results and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast!

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all from Luis Alberto Lopez's KO of Michael Conlan in the IBF Featherweight title bout in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Leigh Wood's revenge win over Mauricio Lara for the WBA's 126 lb. title in Manchester to Chris Billiam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight upset of Lawrence Okolie in Bournemouth and an historic win for the WBO strawweight title for Oscar Collazo in California.

Dan has insight and analysis and T.J. chimes in with takes on all of the bouts, including the comedic scorecard of an American judge in the Billiam-Smith decision victory with Okolie in CBS' hometown.

The guys also go over fight news involving prospect Diego Pacheco and whether, Tyson Fury is seriously talking to fight Anthony Joshua later this Summer/Fall or not?

Then, we turn to nostalgia on the anniversary of the death of three division world champ and hall of famer Johnny Tapia just over a decade ago. Dan has tremendous recollection of Tapia stories and interaction with the volatile fighter who died from heart complications from massive drug and alcohol abuse.

And finally, some GREAT debate on the anniversary of the release of "Rocky III" in world wide theaters 41 years ago in late May. Why does Dan love this movie so much and it's his favorite of the series??

Hear it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

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It's been agreed to! This as Errol Spence and Terence Crawford have agreed to meet for undisputed supremacy in the welterweight divison in July. And, we are eager to talk about that, hear from former WBA featherweight champ/now challenger Leigh Wood in a one on one conversation with our Dan Rafael, and we have fight previews of the title showdowns.

T.J. Rives and Dan go over how the Spence-Crawford deal was done? What's the word on guaranteed money or not? And, is there a rematch clause?

Then, hear from Wood, who readies to rematch Mauricio Lara Saturday night in Manchester, England. Lara upset him with a big left hand resulting in a knockdown and white towel stoppage.by his corner. Now, they fight again just three months later.

The guys also preview the IBF 126 lb. title fight in Belfast, Northern Ireland between champ Luis Alberto Lopez and prominent, popular challenger Michael Conlan in the main event.

And, they talk the WBO cruiserweight title bout in Bournemouth, England as champ Lawrence Okolie and challenger Chris Billam-Smith meet in a 12 round showdown there.

There's fight news on the purse bid for Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois goes to Usyk's promter and the bout will now be in Poland in August.

More news on Devin Haney-Vasiliy Lomachenko PPV buys and other figth cards coming this Summer.

Plus, some nostalgia on Muhammad Ali's bizarre, controversial first round KO in his rematch with Sonny Liston 58 years ago. Get the boys thoughts and Dan's memorabilia from that historic May 1965 bout.

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Off a weekend that saw Devin Haney win a close, disputed unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas Saturday nighit and Chantelle Cameron score an upset decision of her own in beating Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming, we're back on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast.

Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com go over it all on the Top Rank/ESPN card and Haney's win. Why was the decision disputed but not a "robbery?" Also, what about judge Dave Moretti's suspicious judging yet again? The debate over it is very intriguing.

They also talk the rest of the card, including wins by Oscar Valdez and a big KO by Junto Nakatani over Andrew Moloney in the WBO Super Flyweight title fight.

Next, the attention turns to Cameron's close win over Taylor in Dublin to retain her undisputed women's 140 lb. belts. Why did Cameron succeed in giving Taylor her first pro loss? Is a rematch assured and what does it mean for Amanda Serrano, who wanted Taylor in a rematch later this year too?

The guys go over fight announcements and also Ryan Garcia with new trainer Derrick James in Texas.

Finally, some nostalgia on Bernard Hopkins' win 12 years ago Sunday in Montreal over Jean Pascal making him the oldest world champ in boxing history and also, Monday's anniversary of Roy Jones defeating Hopkins in a 12 round battle at Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium in 1993. It was Jones' first pro title win of his hall of fame career, despite a broken hand.

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It's another jammed packed title weekend in both Las Vegas and Dublin, Ireland and we're poised to go over it all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com with insight and analysis on the undisputed lightweight title showdown by champ Devin Haney of the USA and former multi-division world champ Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko. All four titles are on the line, as Haney looks for the biggest win of his career, while Loma looks to get back to the mountain top, as one of the best fighters pound for pound in the world.

Dan also gives his thoughts on the Top Rank undercard featuring former world champ Oscar Valdez and also a WBO 115 lb. world title fight, as well.

Next up is the ladies 140 lb. undisputed title bout between champ Chantelle Cameron and 135 lb. undisputed title holder, but challenger in this bout, Katie Taylor. Taylor fights in her home of Ireland for the first time ever and goes for a humungous next level of fame, if she can win all four belts at junior welterweight, while simultaneously holding them all at lightweight.

Plus, hear Dan's 1 on 1 with Katie for this one, as she talks about handling the adrenaline and the opponent on Saturday night in Dublin.

Then, some fight news involving Oleksandr Usyk and a potential looming purse bid for his unified heavyweight title fight with Daniel Dubois. And, there's also news on a new opponent needed for Regis Prograis and finally, the WBO is making sure that Jermell Charlo is in the ring with Australian Tim Tszyu by September 30th.

Finally, Dan loves reminiscing about his favorite fighter, the late Arturo Gatti and the beginning of his amazing trilogy of fights with Mickey Ward has an anniversary of Thursday in 2001.

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It was a jammed packed weekend of action in the ring and not without controversy, as well. And we're ready to go over it all and hear from WBC junior welterweight champ Regis Prograis coming up on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the shocking stoppage of the Rolly Romero-Ismael Barroso WBA 140 lb. title fight in Las Vegas. Referee Tony Weeks is under scrutiny by everyone and Dan gives great insight on the situation and his dealings with Weeks in the past, etc.

There's a full recap of all the action on the Showtime/PBC undercard and then, the attention turns to the Top Rank/ESPN card in California. WBO middleweight champ Janibek Alimkhanuly got his big KO in the main event. What's next for him and what about Jason Moloney of Australia finally getting a bantamweight world title win in the co-feature fight. Did the guys agree with the result?

Then Dan talks with Prograis about signing with Matchroom Boxing and what it means for potential big time/lucrative 140 lb. bouts for him.

There's some fight news and then some good nostalgia on hall of famer Winky Wright defeating fellow hall of famer Felix Trinidad in a dominant decision that Dan was ringside for in May 2005. It was a signature win for the guy out of T.J.'s area in St. Pete, FL. They take a "deep dive" into it all.

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We get ready for three world title fights in both Las Vegas and Stockton, CA,, and the guys are primed to go over that, hear from one of the participants, Rolly Romero, one on one, talk fight news, and "Tito" Trinidad nostalgia on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk about it all. That includes hearing from Romero who will battle veteran Ismael Barroso for the vacant WBA 140 lb. title, in the Showtime/PBC main event from Vegas.

They also discuss the return of Janibek Alimkhanuly to defend his WBO Middleweight title in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event in Stockton, CA vs. Canadian Steve Butler. Is Janibek the best middleweight currently and what does an impressive showing lead to for his short term. Dan also has thoughts on Jason Moloney going for the WBO vacant bantamweight title in the co-feature.

There's also fight news involving Regis Prograis, Joe Joyce wanting to rematch Zhilei Zhang and Tim Tszyu will fight a veteran instead getting the huge shot with injury rehabbing, undisputed champ Jermell Charlo.

And, Dan shares tremendous nostalgia from being ringside 22 years ago for Felix "Tito" Trinidad's destruction of William Joppy at Madison Square Garden in May 2001.

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One of the top fighters in the sport over the past 15 years was back Saturday and in his home country of Mexico. And, we're ready to talk Canelo Alvarez's dominant, bloody decision win over England's John Ryder and more on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael, insider of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com return to talk about Canelo's performance, just how tough was John Ryder and most importantly, are we seeing his career start to wind down? Dan has thoughts and insight and T.J. gives some interesting points on how there isn't much left financially and historically to prove, etc.

The guys discuss the rest of the Mexico card, including WBC featherweight champ Julio Cesar Martinez having a real battle to beat little known Panamanian Ronal Batista in a late TKO.

Also, Matchroom Boxing made a couple of fighter signing announcements at the Canelo show. This includes WBC 140 lb. champ Regis Prograis, who will now return in June to defend against Australian Liam Parrro.

Then, there's conversation on Gervonta Davis being given a reduced jail sentence on Friday from his 2020 hit and run that he plead guilty to in February. What did the judge say and do in the Baltimore court?

Finally, Dan has nostalgic insight from being ringside 19 years ago Monday for Manny Pacquiao- Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.

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One of the top names in the sport the last decade is back in the ring on Saturday night, as Canelo Alvarez returns home to Mexico to fight England's John Ryder. And, we're ready to discuss/analyze on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com. They go over the matchup of Canelo-Ryder and Dan gives his takes on being ringside repeatedly for Canelo's biggest fights and what he anticipates for Saturday night? Can Ryder make it a fight or is this a Canelo big win?

Then, T.J. gets more insight from the DAZN analyst on the call Saturday, Sergio Mora. Sergio sizes up Ryder's chances to hang around, but also the overwhelming scene that will be in the soccer stadium near Guadalajara coming up.

The guys go over news involving Deontay Wilder's arrest for handgun possession, fights coming up including Artur Beterbiev scheduled to defend his unified light heavyweight titles against Callum Smith later this Summer.

Then, Dan has fantastic recollections of being ringside 18 years ago for the legendary Corrales-Castillo I and what happened in the days after that fight. And, he was also ringside "Cinco de Mayo" weekend for Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, who backed up his bragging/wearing Mexican flag trunks and a sombrero to ring to taunt Oscar.

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In an exclusive one on one conversation, our insider Dan Rafael is back and has trainer/boxing personality Joe Goossen with him. This is Joe's first on the record interview, since the news that Ryan Garcia has elected to change trainers after Garcia's TKO loss to Gervonta Davis two weeks ago.

Dan and the trainer to many world title fighters, who will be going into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this Summer go over the situation, the details of the parting of he and Garcia and are they still amicable or not?

Joe also gives his thoughts on the fight, which will go down as arguably the most prominent one in the U.S. this year. What was Garcia doing well and what happened to change it all for Davis? This, as Davis eventually got the signature KO win of his career to date.

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It's a one on one conversation with one of boxing's biggest stars, as Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. And, our Dan Rafael spoke to him in advance of his undisputed super middleweight defense against England's John Ryder.

Hear Canelo discuss with Dan his return to his home country to defend his titles for the first time in over a decade. Also, what's the status of a possible fight in the fall with WBA light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol in a rematch of Bivol's great performance/upset of Canelo a year ago in Las Vegas?

Get some great insight from Canelo Alvarez, just as his fight week is cranking up from our "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend podcast feed.

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It was a light weekend of action in the ring with only one big promotion having a show, but there is fight news and some great heavyweight nostalgia and more on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast!

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.

The guys recap unbeaten lightweight contender William Zepeda scoring a huge second round KO in the Golden Boy Promotions main event in Arlington, TX. What are Dan's thoughts on his win, Zepeda's future and the rest of the card in Texas.

Next, some fight news on Jake Paul's MVP Promotions doing a deal for a fight series on Friday night on DAZN, Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson will headline in July for Top Rank and Dan has the details on his opponent.

And, the boys do some tremendous nostalgia on the first fight Dan covered in his full time role with USA Today 23 years ago, as Lennox Lewis destroyed Michael Grant at Madison Square Garden.

Dan also reminisces about six years ago and the epic Wembley Stadium London title bout with Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, eventually won by Joshua.

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The undisputed super middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez is a guest and we're ready to hear from him about his defense next weekend. Plus, the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia PPV did exceedingly well and more is on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all. First, they talk Davis-Garcia having over 1 million PPV buys and how that massive number compares with other recent successful bouts? The "live gate" revenue in Vegas was also huge making Davis' KO win one of the most lucrative bouts of the last five years.

Then, Dan talks with Canelo in advance of his defense in Mexico May 6th against England's John Ryder. Canelo also discusses the option to rematch light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol later in 2023, etc.

The boys also go over the lone significant fight card, which is the Golden Boy Promotions card in Texas featuring lightweight William Zepeda. There is fight news to discuss, including unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk may be defending his title in a country not in the U.K.

And, they have some nostalgia about Rocky Marciano's devastating KO of Jersey Joe Walcott and a great win by James "Lights Out" Toney 20 years ago this week.

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In a battle that will be arguably the biggest one of 2023 Gervonta Davis scored a 7th round KO of Ryan Garcia Saturday night in Las Vegas. Our insider Dan Rafael was ringside and relays all that he saw/happened on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives joins Dan to go over how Davis pulled off the body shot KO, whether Garcia could've/should've gotten up and what was it like to be around the rowdy sold out atmosphere in the T-Mobile Arena?

Dan gives his thoughts and recaps the rest of the undercard including Super Middleweight David Morrell wit his first round destruction of his late replacement opponent Yamaguchi Falcao? How impressive was Morrell up close and does this mean Morrell gets fellow top 168 lb. contender David Benavidez soon?

Then, the guys discuss the tremendous IBF super featherweight battle between Joe Cordina and Shav Rakhimov in Cardiff, Wales- a bout won by narrow split decision by Cordina. This one should be on the list for fight of the year, as both men traded big punches throughout 12 tough rounds. Cordina got his hand raised in front of he home fans and what's next for him and for the valliant Rakhimov?

Finally, the guys go over some nostalgia of the 22nd anniversary of Hasim Rahman's one punch KO to dethrone heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis in South Africa. Dan retells a great story of how he got two of his longtime friends tickets to the bout at the South African casino to witness the shocking result.

There's also some debate of where that Rahman KO ranks with the upset by Andy Ruiz of Anthony Joshua in 2019 and Leon Spinks stunning decision win over Muhammad Ali in 1978?

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It's arguably the biggest anticipated fight of 2023 as unbeatens Gervonta Daivs and Ryan Garcia will square off in a PPV Saturday night in Las Vegas and we're ready to set the stage on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Dan Rafael, insider of Big Fight Weekend, who is on scene to cover the bouts in Vegas Saturday night. Dan has more on the Thursday press conference and the atmosphere around the MGM Grand Hotel, which is the headquarters for the bout. And, he gives of the feel of what he anticipates for Saturday.

Dan goes over the entire card, including unbeaten Cuban-born super middleweight David Morrell in the co-feature and the rest of the PPV card.

Dan also spoke with Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza in person Wednesday and gives us more on what he thinks his happening, or not, with the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford proposed undisputed 147 lb. title bout bout that's been under discussion for over six months. Is it realistic to happen later in the Summer?

The guys also go over fight news for the week, including the re-scheduling of the Vergil Ortiz-Eimantas Stanionis welterweight contender battle that's been called off twice for both fighters have injury issues or illness.

And, there's some Floyd Mayweather nostalgia on the 22nd anniversary of his 2002 close decision win over Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas, as well.

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It's Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight week and our insider Dan Rafael is already on scene in Las Vegas. And on Wednesday afternoon, he scored an interview with the President of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza for a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast."

Espinoza and his network/service were a critical piece to the Davis-Garcia PPV deal getting done. He gives Dan some great intel on how it all came together and just how much anticipation there is for fight week?

Then, the conversation turns to the often discussed, but yet to happen, potential Errol Spence-Terence Crawford undisputed world welterweight title fight for later this year. What still stands in the way? And, how optimistic is Espinoza that Spence-Crawford can happen this calendar year?

Hear it all on this edition of "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing to the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed for more great content like this. And, also overnight Thursday into Friday will be our BFW Preview Podcast for Davis-Garcia!

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It's a special edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" as our insider Dan Rafael is back with his 1 on 1 with unbeaten lightweight star Ryan Garcia prior to fight week with Gervonta Davis beginning.

Why was Garcia so motivated to make the deal with Davis for Saturday night's PPV in Las Vegas that he was willing to concede on numerous negotiating points. That includes, Garcia willing to agree to the fight being at 136 lb. and a rehydration clause, too.

It's one of the biggest bouts in boxing for 2023 and we get you ready with Dan and Ryan Garcia in this specific conversation.

It's all part of our Big Fight Weekend podcast feed and make sure to be with us for the full fight preview with Dan in Las Vegas later this week. Go ahead and follow / subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.

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A Heavyweight KO shocker by Chinese big man Zhilei Zhang in London and one of the top champions in boxing in a one on one conversation are part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend to go over it all, including how Zhang closed the right eye of England's Joe Joyce and battered him in a TKO stoppage to shock the crowd in London Saturday night. The fight handed the WBO interim champion Joyce his first pro loss and it's arguably China's most significant non-title fight win ever, in any division. Where do both fighters go from here? Dan gives his thoughts and insight.

They also recap American Mikaela Mayer winning by decision over her last minute replacement opponent in the co-feature fight on the London card. It was a bit of a wild circumstance that Mayer was in the ring with a fighter on about 30 hours notice. The guys go over it all.

Next up, Dan goes for an in depth conversation with WBA light heavyweight champ, Russian Dmitry Bivol. Bivol, who scored a career defining decision win over CCanelo Alvarez almost 12 months ago, is in discussion to potentially meet him again this Fall. Or, will he angle to fight fellow Russian Artur Beterbiev in an undisputed 175 lb. clash potentially instead?

Finally, there is some fight news headed into Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight week, including a new co-feature opponent for super middleweight David Morrell.

And, we wrap with some nostalgia involving two anniversaries of bouts that Dan covered ringside involving Victor Ortiz and Sergio Martinez getting world title wins in tremendous battles.

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It's a heavyweight battle in London between one fo the top contenders in the U.K. puts his 15-0 record on the line and Ryan Garcia joins the show in advance of his PPV battle next week in Vegas with Gervonta Davis. It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over Joe Joyce's fight with China's Zhilei Zhang that headlines the Queensberry Promotions show in London in a scheduled 12 rounder. Will Joyce continue his 5 fight KO streak or will the massive Asian give him trouble in this one?

Then, hear Dan talk 1 on 1 with Ryan Garcia, the unbeaten California lightweight, as readies next week to fight Gervonta "Tank" Davis in Las Vegas. Garcia emphasizes that he was not going to let negotiations stand in the way of getting Davis in the ring. Hear him on that and preparing for fight week.

The guys then go over some news on Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez's broken jaw, Claressa Shields returning to the ring and more. And, they finally conclude with some nostalgia on Saturday's 38th anniversary of Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns and their epic 3 round battle. T.J. and Dan give their insight and also play a comment from legendary p x p man Barry Tompkins who was on the HBO call of Hagler-Hearns with Sugar Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant.

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Some exciting action this weekend that included world title fights and a huge upset in California. And, we're ready to go over it all on the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to take a look back at Shakur Stevenson's Top Rank Boxing main event win in Newark, New Jersey. Why is Dan so impressed with Shakur and what does he see as his short term future? Plus, there's insight and review of heavyweight Jared Anderson and lightweight Keyshawn Davis scoring victories, as well.

The boys then turn their attention to the Matchroom Boxing show in San Antonio, TX, as Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez captured the WBO flyweight world title despite breaking his jaw midway through the fight. Dan has the latest on the fight and the Bam injury status from speaking with his team Sunday.

Finally, the guys recap the upset KO by Brian Mendoza of previously unbeaten Sebastian Fundora in Carson, CA. Fundora had been dominating the PBC main event on Showtime but was drilled by Mendoza for a brutal knockdown and couldn't beat the count in the 7th round. How did this happen to the 6'6" rising star Fundora? Isn't a rematch logical? We have more.

There is news of the weekend, including a Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez fight date to go over for June. Plus, Anthony Joshua has changed his planned next bout for not this Summer, but December?! What's going on there?

And, some nostalgia ends the show, as Dan talks being ringside for Marco Antonio Barrera's upset of previously unbeaten multi-division world champ "Prince" Naseem Hamed 22 years ago in Las Vegas. Dan has TREMENDOUS stories on the upset and on the fight week filming of boxing scenes for the George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts movie "Oceans 11."

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It's an action packed weekend of fight cards from San Antonio, TX, to Newark, NJ, to Carson, CA and we're ready to go over it all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to discuss unbeaten rising former super flyweight champ Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez going for the vacant WBO flyweight title in Texas in the Matchroom Boxing main event. What's the future for Bam if he gets his expected win?

Next, it's two division titleholder Shakur Stevenson in his hometown of Newark moving up to lightweight in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN card there. Will Shakur's opponent give him any trouble? What's possibly next later in 2023 for a possible title shot with the winner of Devin Haney-Vasyl Lomacheno for the undisputed 135 lb. belts?

Finally, Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora puts his 6'6" frame in the ring in CA defending his WBC interim 154 lb. belt in the PBC/Showtime main event. What kind of chance does Fundora have a world title shot later in 2023? Dan has more info.

We have some news and discussion on the possible next fight for unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk. And, a big debate on boxing suspensions or not in the cases of Amir Khan and Conor Benn.

Finally, there's tremendous discussion and reminiscing of Sugar Ray Leonard's massive win over Marvelous Marvin Hagler 36 years ago this week. Leonard came out of a three year retirement to beat the menacing Hagler in what turned out to be Hagler's final fight.

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