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  • Canelo Alvarez Returns in Saudi Arabia + Lomachenko Comeback And Devin Haney Fight Date | BFW Preview Podcast
    2026/10/30
    One of the greats of the sport, Canelo Alvarez is back and we're ready to discuss his return fight in the Middle East and the title bouts on the undercard, plus, tons of fight news too 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 and give their takes.

    They begin with the Preview of Saturday’s Canelo Promotions/Riyadh Season DAZN PPV card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

    Super middleweight title fight as Christian Mbilli meets Canelo for Mbilli’s WBC title. Can Canelo rebound a year after his Terence Crawford defeat to beat the young, tough Mbilli? We discuss.
    On the undercard-
    Super middleweight Jaime Munguia vs. Nikita Zon, for Munguia’s WBA title. This is a silly, supposedly easy fight for Munguia, but then again, he got kayoed by an unknown opponent two years ago, too,. Stay tuned. Plus,, featherweight Rafael Espinoza vs. Ricardo Blandon, for Espinoza’s WBO title and also on the show:
    Junior featherweight David Picasso vs. Carl Martin, 10 rounds
    Junior lightweight Reito Tsutsumi vs. Raymundo Rojas, 10 rounds


    Then tons of fight news
    Per Bob Arum, former three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, who is coming out of retirement, is doing a new deal with Top Rank that will commence in February vs. Chrarly Saurez of the Philippines. The winner headed to a shot at O’Shaquie Foster and eventually the winner possibly for undisputed vs. the Dec. 19 Anthony Cacace-Nick Ball winner.

    Also, Top Rank will promote the Devin Haney-Liam Paro welterweight unification fight Dec. 19 DAZN PPV at the Chase Center in Haney’s native San Francisco. Co-feature: Brian Norman vs. Abel Ramos. Dan has more.

    Next, the WBO on Tuesday named Raymond Muratalla, who was already its No. 1 junior welterweight contender, the mandatory challenger and ordered champion Shakur Stevenson to fight him next. Will this bout happen?

    On Wednesday, PBC hosted the kickoff presser for the Dec. 5 DAZN PPV card headlined by the David Benavidez-Michal Cieslak three-belt cruiserweight unification fight. Benavidez heavily favored to roll and look for a massive fight in May.

    Queensberry Promotions is already making plans for WBO heavyweight titlist Daniel Dubois to be back in action with Jan. 30 penciled in, as the date. He is possibly meeting top heavyweight Joseph Parker, per sources to Dan.

    Next, awful look for super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga, who was charged with two counts of battery in a domestic violence case in Polk County, Florida.late last week and taken to jail/bonded out this week, We have the details.

    Continuing, Jake Paul announced Thursday he will return to ring Dec. 24 in Dubai, UAE. No opponent, rounds, weight, broadcaster announced yet. First fight since last December when Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places in a massive KO loss. Will the public really care, especially for a fight in the middle of the afternoon USA time on Christmas Eve?

    Next, Amanda Serrano, who has won world titles in a women’s record seven divisions and is a surefire Hall of Famer, announced her final fight before retirement. She will defend the lineal and WBO/WBA featherweight belts against Australia’s Sky Falzon in the headliner of an MVP card dubbed Jan. 9 (DAZN) in a homecoming fight at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

    And, finally an update on talks for the fight between WBC welterweight titlist Ryan Garcia and WBA titleholder Teofimo Lopez with date of Feb. 6 penciled in. This fight "has legs" to happen, but is not signed, yet.

    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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  • Bob Arum Conversation With Dan Rafael 10 26 26 | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    2026/10/27
    One of the premier promoters/personalities in the sport for six decades is a special guest on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"

    Dan Rafael talks to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum about a variety of topics. Bob weighs in his card from Saturday night when O’Shaquie Foster dominated dropped Emanuel Navarrete to unify three junior lightweight titles and also lays out the plans he has in mind for him culminating in fighting for the undisputed title. Arum also discussed rising featherweight contender Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez’s big knockout on in the co-feature and plans for him as well.

    Arum also talked about the deal he has made for unretiring future hall of famer Vasiliy Lomachenko to re-join Top Rank and the plans for him, including his February return and a potential shot at Foster.

    Bob also plenty to say about potentially working again with WBO 140 lb. champ Shakur Stevenson, the impending order of his junior welterweight mandatory defense Top Rank’s Raymond Muratalla, and what went wrong in Shakur’s deal with Zuffa Boxing?

    Plus, Arum weighs in on releasing Keyshawn Davis on his promotional deal; and he reveals that Top Rank will work with Devin Haney and promote his Dec. 19 unification fight with Liam Paro in San Francisco.

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








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  • O'Shaquie Foster Defeats Emanuel Navarrete + Dalton Smith Wins In England And Haney Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    2026/10/26
    A hugte night for O'Shaquie Foster in Vegas, a ho-hum title defense for Dalton Smith and lots of fight news on the newest 'Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter return to go over it all.

    First they recap Saturday night’s Top Rank DAZN card in San Antonio
    Foster defeats Emanuel Navarrete by 12 round decision and unifies WBC/WBO/IBF titles & claims vacant lineal championship. It was a treemendou performance by Foster and opens up lots of options. This includes, Vasiliy Lomachenko, who was ringside, and said in DAZN interview he wants the winner- now Foster.

    On the undercard featherweight Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez KO2 Edward Vazquez. Big future it would appear for Chop Chop. And, junior welterweight Frank Martin TKO7 Tarik Zaina, as the Ghost got the KO.

    Next, they recap Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Sheffield, England
    Junior welterweight Dalton Smith W12 split Alberto Puello, retains WBC title in a largely dull fight whether neither fighter consistently landed much. It definitely didn't help Smith get a mega-fight soon with Shakur Stevenson.


    Then, NEWS
    Canelo Alvearez-Christian Mbilli card update – Lindolfo Delgado fight is off, per Dan's sources, because as of Sunday night, he hadn't left from California for Saudi Arabia and doesn't plan to do so.

    Also, there is a new challenger for WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza that Dan will explain.

    Next, days after the fight with Shakur Stevenson died, DAZN announces Devin Haney’s contract – three months after Big Dan reported it was signed in July – with the first bout penciled in for Dec. 19. Deal for unification with IBF titlist Liam Paro is agreed to (though not yet signed)

    Also, Top Rank has written the WBO seeking to have it order Shakur Stevenslon mandatory vs. No. 1 Raymond Muratalla who was the lightweight champ and the WBO will likely order the fight this week

    Manny Pacquiao may face Joe Cordina on Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard on Dec. 11?? What. Are. We. Doing. Here.

    Also, the WBO strips Denzel Bentley of its middleweight title, as readies for fight for floundering Zuffa Boxing.

    And, Bob Arum, in various interviews at Navarrete-Foster card, said Top Rank has released Keyshawn Davis from their deal that had one fight left on it. T.J. actually called this three months ago!

    Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Emanuel Navarrete Battles O'Shaquie Foster, Dalton Smith Defends In England + Shakur Bails On Zuffa! | BFW Preview Podcast 10 22 26
    2026/10/23
    We are ready for two championship fight cards in San Antonio, TX and Sheffield, England, plus, there are some interesting developments with Canelo's planned card next weekend and a prominent name divorces Zuffa Boxing befofe he ever fights for them. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack/Podcast for their insight and takes.


    First, they preview Saturday’s Top Rank DAZN card in San Antonio
    Emanuel Navarrete vs. O’Shaquie Foster, WBO/IBF/WBC junior lightweight unification. Tremendous matchup on paper. What happens in the "Alamo City?" in this one?

    On the undercard, Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez vs. Edward Vazquez, 10 rounds, featherweights and
    Frank Martin vs. Tarik Zaina, 10 rounds, junior welterweights. Dan has more.

    Next, Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Sheffield, England
    Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello, 12 rounds, for Smith’s WBC junior welterweight title. High stakes here at 140 lb., including a potential fight with a fighter we're talking about below that's now a free agent!

    Some news:
    PBC announcement of the Dec. 5th DAZN PPV in Glendale, Arizona:

    David Benavidez headlines vs. Michal Cieslak, WBO/WBA/WBC cruiserweight unification. Benavidez is a massive fan favorite in Arizona and should roll here. The co-feature has Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Keith Thurman, 12 rounds, middleweights. This is the best we can do for Vergil? And, also on the undercard, Emiliano Vargas, Marco Romero and Nikita Tszyu are all in separate fights, against opponents to be named.

    Next, Shocker! Shakur Stevenson asked for and given his release by Zuffa Boxing three months into deal and never having fought – There is no spin, it's a VERY bad look for Zuffa. This, includes further illustrating that they haven't accomplished anything with garnering big time talent or putting promotions and organizations out of business. Now, we wonder whether they are really in trouble??

    Speaking of trouble- we update the Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli situation for next Saturday in Riyadh, as folks involved begin making the trip, but others are not going or unsure of how to get there with the missle attacks and threats? What. Are. We. Doing. Here?! with this card going forward...

    Also, Jaron Ennis signs 7 fight contract extension with Matchroom, which also signs Englishman Joish Kelly to an extension ahead of imminent announcement of their unification 154 lb,. fight likely first quarter of next year.

    And, Lucas Bahdi appeals to WBA to order 135 lb. title rematch with Floyd Shofield on the basis of missed knockdowns in their title fight two weeks ago. We have more on why it likely won't go anywhere.

    And, finally, strawweight champion Oscar Collazo's mandatory has been ordered and he plans to return to 105 after injury and cancelation of flyweight title shot earlier this month.

    It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Daniel Dubois Destroys Fabio Wardley and Sebastian Fundora Wins Easily + Devin Haney Fighting Shakur Stevnson? | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    2026/10/19
    The heavyweight rematch was a quick destruction in London and the WBC Jr. Middleweight title bout in Vegas was a one-sided win, but we're ready to go over it all on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

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

    First, a recap of Saturday’s Queensberry DAZN PPV main event
    Heavyweight Daniel Dubois destroys with a TKO2 Fabio Wardley, in their rematch and retains the WBO title. Wardley clearly had nothing and Dubois is now an even bigger threat and about to get even wealthier at heavyweight with what happens next?

    Next, they recap Saturday’s PBC “The Fight” card on DAZN and TNT
    Junior middleweight Sebastian Fundora TKO12 Ermal Hadribeaj, retains WBC 154 – But, when is a knockout not really a "knockout" if it happens after the final bell? Dan is READY TO LAUNCH on referee Thomas Taylor's actions and verdict in stopping a fight that was already over after the ifinal bell.

    On the under card, super middleweight Armando Resendiz as a late replacement W10 Koen Mazoudier from Australia. probably best fight on the Vegas card. And, middleweight prospect Marco Romero KO1 Brauli Ferreira to grow the intrigue around him.

    Then, we discuss the Brandon Figueroa--Tomoki Kameda fight being canceled. Figueroa was stripped of the WBA featherweight title for missing weight Friday and the fight got completely canceled when he later became ill from it. What now for Figueroa?

    Next, some news:

    Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have been trading insults on social media but also in talks to still fight for Haney's WBO welterweight crown, but alas, they have collapsed, again, if the fight was ever happening. Now, both are looking at new fights. Dan has more on that, too.

    Matchroom Boxing announces lineup for its annual card in Monte Carlo in December.

    A date and site are set for the vaant WBO super middleweight title bout between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Jacob Bank. Dan has the deets.

    And, happy 68th birthday on Sunday the all-time legend Thomas "Hitman" Hearns, Hall of Famer, first to win titles in five divisions (welterweight to light heavyweight). We talk about his legendary career.

    Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • O'Shaquie Foster Conversation With Dan Rafael 10 17 26 | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    2026/10/17
    Coming up next weekend in San Antonio, TX, it's a very intriquing 130 lb. showdown for three of the world titles, as WBC champ O'Shaquie Foster meets two belt title holder Emanuel Navarrete in one of the best fights in the remaining weeks of 2026.

    But before fight week, our insider Dan Rafael has a one on one interview with Foster about the battle with Navarrete that will also determine supremacy in the division. Plus, O'Shaquie is fantastic story, having been in jail years ago and maybe, was on the verge of never having a boxing career.

    Now, he's a prominent fighter fighting in lucrative, world title bouts, just like Saturday night 10/24 and this is certainly an intriguing one.

    Hear him with Dan on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Daniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley Rematch + Sebastian Fundora Defends In Vegas and O'Shaquie Foster Joins Us | BFW Preview Podcast
    2026/10/16
    We are back with a jammed packed weekend of action in London and Las Vegas, plus a world champ joins us in advance of his unficiation showdown later in the month. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast!

    Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with all the info and takes.

    First, a preview of Saturday’s Queensberry DAZN PPV fight in London
    Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley, rematch, 12 rounds, for Dubois’ WBO heavyweight title. It was fantastic dramatic fight in May. Will the rematch live up to fight one or will Dubois dominate like he did in the back half of the first bout?

    Next, they preview Saturday night PBC DAZN/TNT/truTV “The Fight” in Las Vegas
    Sebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj, for Fundora’s WBC junior middleweight title. The dominant guy at 154 lb. is back and will he get much of a challenge?

    In the co-feature, Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda, for Figueroa’s WBA featherweight title. Will Figueroa deliver a big win and set himself up at 126 lb.?

    And, a solid undercard bout Armando Resendiz vs. Koen Mazoudier, super middleweights is discussed.

    Next O'Shaquie Foster joins Dan, as he faces Emanuel Navarrete in a three-belt junior lightweight unification fight in the Top Rank main event on Oct. 25 on DAZN in San Antonio.

    News
    WBA middleweight titlist Erisandy Lara will defend against Tim Tszyu in Noveber in Australia. Will be a PBC/DAZN fight in the US. Dan's reporting is the bout will be Nov. 27 or 28.

    An update that two prominent worldwide sporting events have now been postponed in Saudi Arabia. So, what will happen shortly with Canelo Alvarez fighting Christian Mbilli on Ocober 31st? Will it go ahead or perhaps be called off this weekend?

    Next, Zuffa Boxing announced Tuesday it has signed WBC titlist Carlos Adames, adding to their middleweight roster (WBO titlist Denzel Bentley and IBF titlist Aaron McKenna are also there. We update when Adames might be in the ring?

    WBO flyweight titlist Anthony Olascuaga, who has long been promoted by Japan’s Teiken Promotions, has signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will against two-time Colombian Olympian Yuberjen Martinez Nov. 14 on the Pacheco-Fukghum co-feature in Carson, Calif. – a home fight LA’s Olascuaga

    Former WBA middleweight champion Jorge Castro (130-11-3, 90 KOs), who won he dramatic 1994 fight of the year and also split two fights with Roberto Duran, died on Wednesday in his hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 59. Dan has more on his incredible longevity career.

    And, Happy 37th birthday to Anthony Joshua on Thursday and also birthday of John L. Sullivan 168 years ago!!!!

    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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  • Early Daniel Dubois - Fabio Wardley Preview With Big Fight Weekend's Ricky Carroll! | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    2026/10/14
    Saturday night in London, it's a highly anticipated heavyweight title rematch for Daniel Dubois as he battles Fabio Wardley for the WBO portion of the championship. But, before it all gets ramped up in the U,K., we've got an early preview of things here on the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" mid-week.

    Host T.J. Rives returns with lead writer/editor of Big Fight Weekend's website, Ricky Carroll, who's in England for this one.

    It was a wild first fight in May, as Dubois got off the canvas, not once but twice, early in the bout and then brutally beat Wardley for 7 rounds or so, until a TKO stoppage in the 11th to recapture a world title belt.

    Now, the guys discuss the magnitude of this rematch for the British fight fans and is the build up similar or bigger than last year with Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn and their tremendous first fight followed by their late in 2025 second bout?

    Also, there is analysis from Ricky on whether Wardley can summon a different strategy/outcome or is he destined to be beaten up by the brutish Dubois, again?

    Also, the winner of this bouts has serious unifications options with Filip Hrgovic and Agit Kabayel or dare we say, the winner of Fury/Joshua in December?

    All of it's discussed in advance of Dubois-Wardley II here on a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for more this bout and all the action through Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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