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  • Ryan Garcia WBC Title Bout With Conor Benn And Dana White Joins Dan + Fury/Joshua Latest! | BFW Preview Podcast
    2026/09/11
    It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.

    First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas

    Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia’s WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?

    In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia’s lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?

    And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.

    Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.
    Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweights
    Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights

    Next it's Dan iwth Dana White
    The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.

    Then, some intriguing news

    Per Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20.

    Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.

    And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

    Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.

    Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla’s decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.

    And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women’s unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January.

    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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  • Katie Taylor Wins Triumphant Farewell + Knyba Upsets Andy Ruiz And Fight News! | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    2026/09/07
    It was an intriguing and bizarre at times weekend of action in Ireland and New Jersey and we're ready to recap Katie Taylor's "Farewell Fight" and former unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz comeback to title contntion ending before it began. And we're going over it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"

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

    They start with Saturday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN card at famed Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland

    Junior welterweight Katie Taylor W10 Flora Pili, retains WBO/IBF/WBA, wins vacant WBC women’s title to become undisputed again. What a night in fron of over 80,000 fans in one of the greatest scenes in the history of women's boxing.

    Also, heavyweight Dave Allen No Contest 1 Thomas Carty after Carty fell head first out of the ring to the floor! And, Welterweight Paddy Donovan TKO4 Tyrone McKenna too.

    Then they discuss Friday’s Matchroom Boxing DAZN/TNT card in Newark, N.J.

    Heavyweight Damian Knyba W12 Andy Ruiz Jr. with a debacle from the referee after Ruiz was down in the seventh and Knyba was the better fighter to upset Ruiz. The guys have more on Ruiz obviously suffering from age and inactivity.

    In the co-feature, middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. W10 Austin “Ammo” Williams to help his title contention hopes, but Lightweight Eridson Garcia stunned rising Alan Chaves over 10 rounds. Plus,
    lightweight Zaquin Moses TKO5 Angel Contreras.

    Next some news
    It's our obligatory Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua update on the newest nonsense / now, maybe it will be in the UK, and Eddie Hearn is accusing TKO of trying to talk directly to Joshua. Will this fight happen at all in November?

    Then, the WBO orders middleweight titlist Denzel Bentley to next fight mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez, messing up plans for a Bentley unification with Aaron McKenna that had been agreed to in recent days.

    And, per Hearn, super middleweight Diego Pacheco will have a Los Angeles hometown fight on Nov. 13 in the headliner of “The Fight” on DAZN and TNT. Opponent TBA.

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


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  • Connor Benn Conversation With Dan Rafael 9 5 26 | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    2026/09/05
    Coming up Saturday night September 12th in Las Vegas, Conor Benn goes for the WBC Welterweight title meeting Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.

    However, before the Brit takes on Garcia, he talked one on one with our insider Dan Rafael on several subjects.

    They discussed his two trremendous battles last year with Chris Eubank Jr., with Benn avenging a narrow loss in the "Fight of the Year" in May 2025, by dominating Eubank in thei November rematch. They also discuss what it would mean to win a WBC world title like his hall of fame father, Nigel Benn, And, they also go over the matchup with the massively popular and dangerous punching Garcia in one of the biggest fights of 2026.

    It's all part of this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Andy Ruiz Returns, Katie Taylor Massive Farewell And Conor Benn Joins Us! | BFW Preview Podcast
    2026/09/04
    We are ready to go for the Labor Day holiday weekend with a former heavyweight champ in action in NJ, an Irish hero with a huge farewell fight looming and also, Conor Benn joins us too! All of this is on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter are back to give insight and analysis.

    First, they talk Friday night Matchroom’s “The Fight” card on DAZN/TNT/truTV in Newark, New Jersey

    Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba, 12 rounds, heavyweight contender battle. Ruiz back from two years off and only three fights in the last six years. Will he have something in this one?
    Also, Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Austin “Ammo” Williams, 12 rounds, middleweights and
    Alan Chaves vs. Eridson Garcia, 10 rounds, WBO Latino lightweights

    Then, the Saturday Matchroom/DAZN card 80,00-seat sold-out Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland for Katie Taylor’s farewell fight
    Taylor vs. Flora Pili, for Taylor’s WBO/IBF/WBA and vacant WBC women’s junior welterweight title

    Next, Benn's interview, as he challenges Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on Sept. 12 (Paramount+) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benn is emotional in this interview for the massive fight coming up.

    Then, some news

    Do we need to do a Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua update? Probably, but there's nothing definite, at least as of Thursday night,.


    And, Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster met kickoff presser was Wednesday in San Antonio. for the three belt unified 130 lb fight. There are also some quality names on the undercard also announced.

    Raymond Muratalla has vacated the IBF lightweight title, informing the organization of his decision on Tuesday, Carl Moretti of Top Rank, Muratalla’s promoter, told Dan this week.
    Next, WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza is now being trained by Eddy Reynoso alongside Canelo Alvarez in San Diego. And, Espinoza plans to fight Oct. 31 in Riyadh on the Canelo-Mbilli card vs. mandatory challenger Lorenzo Parra.

    And, we wrap with Nostalgia! Hall of Famer Erik Morales celebrated his 50th birthday on Tuesday. All-time great won world titles in four divisions. Dan gives you more!

    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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  • Filip Hrgovic Dramatic Reversal KO of Moses Itauma + Chantelle Cameron Wins And Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    2026/08/31
    It was supposed to be a coronation, but Filip Hrgovic had other ideas and has won a portion of the heavyweight crown. We are ready to recap his shocking turnaround upset, go over other prominent title bouts and more 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 ready to roll the sleeves up and talk about it all.

    First, they recap Saturday’s Queensberry DAZN PPV main event at The O2 Arena in London

    Heavyweight Filip Hrgovic stunning TKO9 Moses Itauma, wins the vacant IBF title. It was amazing, as Itauma had dominated the first eight rounds but was also getting more and more tired from the sixth round on and then, a huge KO for the Croatian. They recap the amazing turn of events and now, what's next for both?

    Next, Saturday’s ProBoxTV main event at Galen Center in Los Angeles

    Super middleweight Lester Martinez TKO10 Luka Plantic, retains the WBC interim title. Martinez still moving up.

    Then, Saturday’s MVPW-06 ESPN+ card at bp pulse in Birmingham, England

    Junior middleweight Chantelle Cameron W10 Mikaela Mayer, retains WBO, wins WBC/WBA women’s titles. it was a convincing win and a less than classy post-fight for Mayer. And in the co-feature,
    Lightweight Caroline Dubois W10 Amelia Moore, retains WBC/WBO women’s title.

    And, also, Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/Boxstars DAZN main event in Guadalajara, Mexico
    Junior lightweight Mauricio Lara TKO2 Carlos Ornelas, it was short but a tremendous shootout

    Next, some news and fight announcements
    Queensberry Promotions makse three Fall card announcements.

    -- WBO heavyweight titlist Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley in a rematch on Oct. 17 at The O2 in London. They faced off in the ring before Hrgovic-Itauma and it is likely the "Fight of the Year" to this point and now they will do it again.

    -- Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson in a rematch for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 in Manchester, England

    And,
    -- WBA junior lightweight titlist Anthony Cacace vs. Nick Ball, Dec. 19 in Belfast

    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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  • Katie Taylor Conversation With Dan Rafael 8 28 26 | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
    2026/08/29
    Coming up Saturday night September 5th in Dublin, Ireland, arguably the greatest female fighter of the modern boxing era is potentially fighting her final fight, as Katie Taylor returns.

    And before fight week begins for her at the massive Croke Park, she joins our insider Dan Rafael in this one on one conversation.

    Taylor, who's been the undisputed women's champion in two divisions, says will be the last fight of her legendary career before an expected sellout crowd of about 80,000.

    The former Gold Medalist and Irish national hero will defend her three junior welterweight titles and box for the vacant WBC belt against Flora Pili in an attempt to become a three-time undisputed champion.

    Katie reflects on her success, her massive fights in the USA with fellow legend Amanda Serrano and looks ahead to the future for her and women's boxing, too.

    It's all part of this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" conversation and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Moses Itauma Filip Hrgovic Battle For IBF Heavyweight Title + Katie Taylor Joins Us And More! | BFW Preview Podcast
    2026/08/28
    We are back with a HUGE heavyweight title showdown in England and one of the all time ladies fighter's EVER joins us. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are back to get into it all.

    Fist, it's a preview of Saturday’s Queensberry DAZN PPV main event at The O2 Arena in Lodnon
    Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic, for vacant the IBF heavyweight title Itauma Iook to join likes Tyson, Spinks and even Ali, at having so few pro fights and or at such a young age to win a portion or the whole heavyweight crown.

    Next, it's Saturday’s ProBoxTV main event in Los Angeles
    Lester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic, for Martinez’s WBC interim super middleweight title. The 168 lb. division is definitely fertile with names and fights. Can Martinez join in?

    Also, Saturday’s MVP ESPN+ card in Birmingham, England
    Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron, WBC/WBA/WBO women’s junior middleweight unification. A very intriguing women's showdown with two of the best active fighters in the sport. And, Caroline Dubois vs. Amelia Moore, for Dubois’ WBC/WBO women’s lightweight title in the co-feature.
    Next our KATIE TAYLOR interview
    September 5th (DAZN) at Croke Park with an 80,000 sellout – in Dublin, Ireland, she fights her farewell fight. Taylor faces Flora Pili for the undisputed women’s junior welterweight title. Taylor defends WBO/IBF/WBA and also fights for the vacant WBC title she previously held. She talks with Dan about it all.

    Next, some news
    Lineal/three-belt light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and WBO interim titlist Callum Smith made a deal for their mandatory fight and the WBO purse bid scheduled for Thursday was canceled. RCC Promotions will promote the bout and is planning it for December 12 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, sources with knowledge of the plans told Dan mid-week.

    Next, Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title in the main event of a Golden Boy card on October 10 (DAZN) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. In the co-feature: WBC/WBA flyweight titleholder Ricardo Sandoval will defend against lineal and WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo, who will move up two weight classes for the fight he has called for. And intriguing night in the motor city.

    Next, WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora will defend against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj on Oct. 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on “The Fight” series (DAZN, TNT, truTV). Also on the card: WBA featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda in the co-feature and the rescheduled return of former two-division titlist Jermall Charlo against Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight bout.

    Then, the unification fight that was recently agreed to between WBO/IBF titlist Emanuel Navarrete and WBC titleholder O’Shaquie Foster will in fact be for all three titles, as the WBO has signed off on it and given Navarrete a second exception. The presser will be next week in San Antonio to announce. Also – Foster signs contract extension with Top Rank announced Thursday

    Also, unified women’s junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will move up to lightweight and challenge IBF titleholder Elif Nur Turhan in the headliner of the MVPW-07 card that will feature four women’s world title bouts on Nov. 8 (ESPN, ESPN+) at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, MVP announced.

    Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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  • Teofimo Lopez Wins WBA Welterweight Title + Serrano Pushed in Title Defense And Fury-Joshua Latest | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
    2026/08/24
    A title win for Tefimo Lopez, a tough night in victory for a women's great and is the Fury-Joshua fight in serious jeopardy over lack of payment to AJ??? We cover 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 return to go over it all.


    They start with Saturday night’s PBC/DAZN PPV at T-Mobile in Las Vegas

    Teofimo Lopez W12 by majority decision over Rolando Romero and wins WBA 147 lb. title. What was up with the close cards in a very clear Lopez win. And, what's next for Teo in a loaded weltereweight division?

    In the co-feature, Yoenli Hernandez W10 in a close call also over Francisco Daniel Veron. Big future for the Cuban Hernandez. We have more.

    Plus, Gary Antonio Russell decisions Victor Santillan, wins WBA interim 122 lb. position and prospect Carlos Utria W10 in another messy decision over Israel Mercado at junior welterweight.


    Then, they talk Friday night’s MVP/TikTok card at Pechanga resort in Temecula, Calif.

    Amanda Serrano W10 maj Lucrecia Manzur, retains WBO/WBA women’s 126 lb. The boys disagree with each other on who won this one. And also, lightwieght rising prospect Jahmal Harvey KO2 of Hammet Keb, too.


    Then, some news,

    We have the latest on the AJ-Fury saga, as Matchroom's Eddie Hearn went on the offensive about details of the ongoing dispute to alter the fight contract and have it in the USA, reportedly at Madison Square Garden. T.J. raises what the real issue could currently be- Joshua hasn't recevied some or most of his money from last month's Kristian Prenga fight.

    The probable mega-fight of Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez looking like Feb/March at a stadium in Japan, per reports from Japan. But looks like, as the WBA bantamweight titlist, Bam probably first facing IBF titlist Christian Medina in unification fight later this year, That fight could be on the Canelo-Mbilli card Oct. 31. in Saudi Arabia.

    Next, the expected news for Xander Zayas, coming off knockout loss to Boots Ennis in June that cost him his unified junior middleweight title, is moving up to middleweight for his next bout.

    Horrible news, as former WBO bantamweight and IBF junior bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was murdered in an ambush at his home on Friday in his native South Africa. Dan has the latest.

    With no deal made by the deadline, the WBO announced it will hold a purse bid on August 27 (Thursday) for the fight between unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and interim titlist Callum Smith. We have more on whether Bivol just vacates the WBO belt or would he fight this fight?









    Hear it all as part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.


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