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After six years and over 300 shows, my run is over. I'll talk the highs and lows of podcasting over this time and give out some pointers for those thinking about doing a show themselves. But will also share some closing thoughts on the current state of boxing anfd how it played apart in me deciding to leave the show.It's been a ride and I truly thank everyone who's been on this journey with me.
One last ride, Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join us. We’ll be talking Crawford debut on BLK Prime, Teo tough test against Martin and Inoue unification next week. In our six years we’ve seen a lot in boxing in doing the show. We’ll revisit the past and talk what the future may hold for some of boxing’s biggest and brightest stars as we do one final look into the Crystal Ball for boxing.
The “lineal” champion is back in action and the lil guys run it back for a third time. Tyson Fury defends his portion of the heavyweight crown, as he faces an undeserving Derek Chisora in the UK for a third time. While Juan Estrada and Roman Gonzalez look to settle their rivalry in Phoenix. Fight breaks and picks for both.
Regis Prograis stopped Jose Zepeda to capture the WBC belt at 140. After his win, is he the most dangerous man in the division? Zach Parker breaks his hand and John Ryder gets a technical decision. Does this win punch Ryder’s ticket in the Canelo Sweepstakes?
While it's Thanksgiving here in the USA, boxing doesn't stop. This week I'll preview Dillian Whyte's return to the ring. Talk WBC 140 title bout with Prograis and Zepeda and hiccups that have popped up along the way. Plus, Zach Parker and John Ryder faceoff in what will should be the best fight of the weekend.
Since when is announcing a framework for a fight an actual fight announcement? Tank vs Ryan isn't as much of done deal as they will lead you to believe.
Also on tap
Teo get new opponent
Beterbiev and Yarde have date
Crawford undercard looks weird
Another slow week of action last week and ahead for this one, but nevertheless we’re here to talk.
Janibek Alimkhanuly failed to create a buzz in his close win over Bentley. So its safe to stop the “boogey man” talk in the division?
Jaime Munguia has yet another fight against nondescript opponent. Should we continue to care about Jaime? And who’s more to blame, him or Golden Boy for his current lackluster stretch of fights?
So Dmitry Bivol dominated Gilberto Ramirez, is he now the clear cut #1at 175? Does a Canelo rematch look even lesser attractive?
Janibek Alimkhanuly will make his defense of his portion of the middleweight championship as faces Denzel Bentley. While Seniesa Estrada makes her promotional debut for Top Rank in this weeks boxing action.
Also on tap Crawford ticketsYerbossynuly injury WBC nonsense confer
Lomachenko had a successful return to the ring this past weekend. But did his performance lead you to believe he can beat Devin Haney?
Gilberto Ramirez will finally get a title fight. However, he will have to go through Dmitrii Bivol in order to become champion. We’ll talk this title tilt in Dhabi and who should come out on top.
Also on tap Paul beats an old dude Zepeda take Diaz spot at GB
WFT is a “BLK Prime”? Well I guess Terence Crawford and Adrien Broner will help us figure it out. I’ll share my take on the upstart streaming platform and why we still are not and probably will not see Crawford vs Spence.
Vasiliy Lomachenko is set to return to the ring this weekend vs. Jamaine Ortiz. A lot of eyes will be watching Loma, as protentional opponents will be ringside viewing. Is there anyway Ortiz can pull the upset and ruin a lot people’s plan for 2023?
Also on tap
Fury has an opponent Paul vs Spyder Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. vs. William Zepeda
Repeats, Beatdowns and Upset occurred last weekend.
So after beating Kambosos again, does Devin Haney move up or face Lomachenko?
It took Deontay Wilder less than 3 minute to take out Robert Helenius, but does really means he’s “back”?
Alycia Baumgardner upset Mikaela Mayer, should these ladies run it back?
We’ll answer all these questions and more on this week’s Punch 2 The Face Radio.
Three fight cards on three different continents, as a jampack weekend of boxing is ahead of us.
The ladies will finally get a chance to settle their beefs and unify belts in the UK. Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall for all the middleweight belts and Mikaela Mayer vs. Alycia Baumgardner look to unify belts in the junior lightweight division. Deontay Wilder and Caleb Plant looks to get back in the win column in Brooklyn. And lastly in Australia George Kambosos will look to rebound, while Devin Haney looks to show he can beat him again even easier.
Boxing returns this weekend with a pretty decent set of fights.
Sebastian Fundora will look to continue off of his “fight of the year candidate” outing in April. He’ll face Carlos Ocampo in Cali on a card his sister will be featured on as well.
In the UK son’s of former champs will face off in a fight none of us asked for. Conor Benn will move up in weight, while Chris Eubank will come down as fight in catch-weight bout that’s a pure money grab.
Shakur Stevenson drops his belts on the scale and says the lightweight division is the next move. So what are we to think of this and his win over Robson Conceicao? Back this week is SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz to help us answer some of these questions and what the 130lb land will look now.
Joe Joyce banged and battered his way to stopping Joseph Parker over the weekend. Did this win show he is the premier contender in the heavyweight division? And at 37, is it title fight next or bust?
It didn’t live up to the hype and we shouldn’t be surprised. Canelo Alvarez beat GGG in their third and thankfully, final encounter in ring. We’ll breakdown the fight and what it showed us each fighter may have left.
Shakur Stevenson will make his first defense of his unified lightweight belt as Robson Conceicao will get another chance to become champion. We’ll talk Shakur’s New Jersey home coming and the undercard flooded with Top Rank’s young prospects.
Also on tap
Joyce vs Parker
Trilogy we really didn’t ask for is now here. GGG and Canelo look to finally settlement their bitter rivalry and give DAZN the fight they been wanting since their inception. So, who will have the edge in their third encounter?
With the UK being in “royal morning” last week’s Shields/Marshall Mayer/Baumgardner card is now pushed back to October. Who the delay benefit and who will it hurt as these ladies have to start the process over again.
Also on tap Fury vs AJ a done deal Eubank Sr over stepping
So a chunky guy and old man walk into a ring....I’ll recap Andy Ruiz victory over Luis Ortiz and if performance convinces us that he'll be able to be world champion again everybody. as well
Women’s Boxing will be on full display in London as Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall finally get in ring for all four middleweight titles and hopefully put their rivalry to rest. But that not all, as Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner stop the Twitter talk and fight in lightweight unification bout.
Also on tap Fury’s new call out Paul vs Silva
BBQ and Boxing this Labor Day Weekend as Andy Ruiz Jr and Luis Ortiz. In what looks to be an outstanding matchup, we'll breakdown how these two heavyweights stack up, and there's the $74.99 pay-per-view price tag really worth it.
The sanctioning bodies said show me the money and promoters willingly forked it up. We'll talk the latest rounds of purse bids and the surprising promoters who won them. We'll also dive into where you may be able to watch these matchups on your television
Also on tap Pedraza & Commey Draw Andrade vacates
It was a repeat as Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua again. With emotional breakdowns, belts thrown and retired fighters unretiring, we welcome back SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz back as we talk and map out the heavyweight landscape.
Slow start, but yet another fantastic finish by Emanuel Navarrete in his title defense. So who makes sense for him next and how long can he stay on top with this style?
Also on tap
Lipinets crushes Omar Jose Pedraza vs. Richard Commey Haney vs. Kambosos 2 now set
Revenge or Repeat? Anthony Joshua will look to gain back his belts he loss last year to Oleksandr Usyk. Will a new trainer help Joshua or will more time at heavyweight prove an easier win for Usyk?
“The Takeback” has now started. So, what do we like of the 140lb version of Teofimo Lopez? We’ll talk his stoppage win over Pedro Campa and who should be next for Lopez.
Also on tap Broner out, Lipinets in Emanuel Navarrete returns Fury retires...we think
I’m back after a weekend in Fort Worth, TX covering #OrtizMcKinson. I’ll give you the details of what I seen and heard while there and what is the next step for Vergil Ortiz after his victory.
This week we welcome undefeated heavyweight DeAndre Savage as our guest. He’s currently in camp with former champ Andy Ruiz as he prepares for his bout with Luis Ortiz next month. We’ll talk on how he linked up with Ruiz, what he’s learning in camp and what is the next move for him in his career.
After suffering his first career loss and losing the belts at 135, Teofimo Lopez returns to the ring this weekend. He’s moving up to 140, but still seems delusional as ever. So what should we expect from Lopez this Saturday in Las Vegas? We'll discuss his return and the rest of the card Top Rank is offering up.
A year out of the ring and battling back from illness, what version of Vergil Ortiz will we see this weekend. We’ll talk about his matchup versus Michael McKinson, as I head down to Texas to cover it in person. As well a pretty interesting undercard that’s appears to be sneaky good.
The Jake Paul saga has weird ending. So who’s to blame in the mess that left an entire card cancelled and load on internet bickering?
Also on tap Garica’s 154 debut Conlan’s return Don King being Don King
A close win by Isaac Dogboe over Joet Gonzalez put in line for two different featherweight belts. But does he stand a real chance against either? And for Gabe Flores Jr should this be the end of the road for his career?
Two guys who made their marks at lower weight classes, will now face off at 154 Saturday night. Jose Benavidez Jr and Danny Garcia will meet at a new division for both and looking to make a splash in Brooklyn.We’ll breakdown this matchup along with the return of Gary Antuanne Russell.
Also on tap Stevenson hometown return set Undercard filling up for GGG/Canelo 3 and Usyk/Joshua2
Ryan Garcia stops Javier Fortuna in six, so who or what is next for him? “Tank” Davis? A run at 140? To help us decipher all of this is the incomparable Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
A crossroads fight headlines this week’s action, as Joet Gonzalez vs. Isaac Dogboe square off in Minnesota. We’ll talk about this critical career bout for both and the pathways to win.
Also on tap
Barboza keeps winning Seniesa is free agent #WBAisGross
It's Ryan Garcia fight week, so where is the buzz? We'll talk his fight in LA against Javier Fortuna and why most fans aren't all that hyped about this matchup.
While Derek Chisora ended his losing streak, does he truly have anything left to challenge anyone at the top of the division?
Also on Tap
Magsayo is 1 & Done
Bam to be co-main
Broner-Figueroa set
At 36 is Joe Joyce the future of the heavyweight division? After another thudding win, is Joyce for the likes of Wilder, Joshua or Usyk?
Mark Magsayo is set to make his first title defense against Rey Vargas down in San Antonio. Will Magsayo title run be one and done or will this begin a long title reign?
Also on tap Chisora-Pulev 2 Ladies on display 9/10 in UK
Bam with a bang! Jesse “Bam” Rodiguez is truly establishing himself a star in boxing. We’ll talk his stoppage win over Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and if he should stay or go back down in weight.
Also on tap Mikey’s Retirement Another Fury can't fly Teofimo’s return set
Is there any doubt who’s #1 at light-heavyweight? Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com was there in person to witness Artur Beterbiev one side demolishing of Joe Smith Jr. We’ll get his thoughts on Artur’s performance and if Bivol or Yarde stand a legit chance against him.
San Antonio gets a stacked card this weekend with Bam Rodiguez vs Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs. Ronny Rios and Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo all in title bouts. We’ll tell who to keep your eye and on who should be on “Upset Alert” down in the Longhorn State.
Also on tap
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson set Fury can't fly but may fight Ortiz vs Ruiz moved to September
In a trend that is coming more prevalent in boxing, this weekend we get another unification bout. This time around it’s a fight guarantee not to go 12 rounds and will for certain offer a bloody ending. Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith will face off in New York city to combine their three belts in the light-heavyweight division. So will be left standing with all of the belts at the end of the night?
Edgar Berlanga once again under delivered in his showcase fight during Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend in NYC. So the question needs to be asked, has Edgar reached his talent peak?
Also on tap
Jamie wants Charlo’s balls Dubious stops Bryan
No robbery down under. Devin Haney put on a masterful performance and silence the huge crowd enroute to defeating George Kambosos. After seeing how this fight played out, is an immediate rematch necessary?
Is it time to starting showing Stephen Fulton some “Pound 4 Pound” love? After beating another top ranked fighter in the division in Danny Roman, do need to start truly recognizing Fulton as one of the best in the sport? And is a fight with Naoya Inoue on the horizon?
Speaking of Inoue, how about the absolute steamrolling of Nonito Donaire in Japan? He once again proved why we call him “The Monster”. So unification or move up for him next?
Also on tap Berlanga back in NYC Charlo-Sulecki on pause
The outcome was no surprised but the time it took was a bit longer than most thought. Now that Gervonta “Tank” Davis has dispatched of rival Rolly Romero, who is next and will it continue to be under the Mayweather promotional banner?
Two title fights on two different continents. In Minneapolis, MN Stephen Fulton will defend his portion of the super-bantamweight crown against former champ Danny Roman. Down in Australia George Kambosos will look to capture a fourth belt a lightweight versus Devin Heny who will have the deck stacked against him as the visiting fighter. Who walks out on top in these title fights and does the winners deserve some “Pound for Pound” shine?
St. Louis stand up! We welcome Darren “The Gift” Cummingham II to the show this week. He’ll have a home coming bout 6/11 in STL, so we talk about the upcoming fight, keeping a positive outlook after a close loss and showing love back to his home town.
Two fighters with dominant wins, so what paths lay ahead for David Benavidez and Janibek Alimkhanuly? We’ll talk their wins and who makes sense for both guys next.
After a delay, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Rolando “Rolly’ Romero is here this weekend like it or not. So will this be upset or business as usually come Saturday in Brooklyn?
Also on tap Canelo vs GGG 3 is set Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner deal inked Herring calls it a career
A new undisputed champion was crowned at 154 as Jermell Charlo defeated Brian Castano in a highly entertaining rematch. So now that he has all four belts, who should and what will be next for Jermell and does this win put him firmly in the “Pound for Pound” rankings?
This week I finally get to welcome guest David Benavidez to the show. For years I’ve been praising him as one of young top talents in the sport and he’ll get to showcase this against David Lemieux Saturday night. We’ll talk about the matchup, WBC title situation and the final prep that is fight week.
Also on tap Herring’s Return Gilberto’s W Jamie’s awful opponent
Canelo took an L and boxing fan have lost their damn minds. Helping me calm everyone down is none other than SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz. With Dmitry Bivol’s win, do we need to see a rematch and would it play out any different?
Second time a charm? Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano will run it back again for all the belts at 154 after a draw their first-time around. So what adjustments should we look for from both fighters as we hope to finally get an undisputed four belt champion.
Also on tap
Zudro’s Return Brook Retires Andrade Injured
The ladies put on a classic, Shakur is now unified champion and new stars are emerging in Nico and Keyshawn. We’ll cap a busy weekend and some news I uncovered while in Vegas.
It’s Canelo fight week, but this feels different. We’ll talk the tough challenge a head of him in Dmitrii Bivol and what it will take for Canelo to capture the belt at 175.
Also on tap Son’s of Legend flop Ramirez/Boesel media call Crawford PBC deal nearly done
Is he truly done? Tyson Fury scores another knockout and says he now retired after defeating Dillian Whyte, but do we believe him?
Two major fights on the same night, on different coast. We’ll talk the biggest fight to date in women’s boxing with Taylor vs Serrano in New York. While over in Las Vegas Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson will face off to crown a king at 130. We’ll you a viewer's guide for all the action Saturday.
Errol Spence proved again that he has no ring rust as he gained another belt in the welterweight division. So now will finally get Spence vs Terence Crawford for welterweight supremacy? In a loss, did Ugas stock go up and what is next for him?
94,000 will witness Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, but what exactly will they see? Will Whyte it even show up? Is Fury underestimating him? Is this Fury’s retirement match? More questions than answers heading into this weekend's heavyweight clash.
This week we welcome guest Keon Papillion. This is a young fighter you need to keep right eyes on, he’ll join us to talk about his 2022 debut coming up in a few weeks.
Big time welterweight unification is on Saturday night. Who better than Mr. SaturdayNightBoxing.com himself, Adam Abramowitz to join us to talk Spence vs Ugas. We’ll discuss the keys to victory for both fighters and how the winner will be in full control of the welterweight division.
GGG shines in Japan, Garcia returned, Mayer continues to look legit and Lubin vs Fundora did not suck. We’ll recap a crazy busy weekend in boxing and what is next for the winners and losers.
Also on tap Benn Back Will Whyte even show up
The return of GGG and Ryan Garcia, a Mikaela Mayer title defense and a fight that will not suck in Lubin vs Fundora. After a dull weekend, we got a jammed packed Saturday full of action. We’ll breakdown all of the upcoming action and tell you who has the most to gain and the most to lose.
This week we welcome guest Danny “The Baby-Faced Assassin” Roman to the show. On 6/4 he’ll attempt to be a world champion again as he takes on Stephen Fulton live on Showtime. We’ll talk about this matchup, the delay on challenging for title again and the fans high standard for the fight.
Has he had enough? Miguel Berchelt his second straight stoppage loss and again in pretty brutal fashion. With this loss to Jeremaih Nakathila, what does the future hold for Berchelt?
The deal is finally done and Devin Haney will get his shot at George Kambosos. We’ll talk how we got here and share some early thoughts on the fight.
Also on Tap
Tszyu Invades the US Warrington’s broke jaw Miller in camp with Fury
Berlanga a bore? Blair bombs out? Two of the more polarizing fighters had some interesting outings this past weekend. We’ll recap the action and what may be in store for the fighters and if these two have reached their ceiling.
This week our guest is International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Terri “The Boss” Moss. We’ll talk her move from fighter to promoter, Buckhead Fight Club and growing boxing scene down in Atlanta.
Also on tap Berchelt’s Return Martinez/Warrington 2 Tim Tszyu in the USA
We have our front runner for Fight of the Year? We recap the stunning finish that was Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan and how none of us could have predicted the fight turning out the way it did.
Rough week for Golden Boy? A deal for Jermall Charlo vs Jamie Munguia gets killed and Vergil Ortiz Jr is now out of his fight this weekend due to illness. So what else could go wrong?
Also on tap Showtimes Spring/Summer Schedule Berlanga Takes on NYC
This week I eat crow and admit I was totally wrong on Chocolatito and helping me to continue to feel awful about my fight prediction is everyone favorite Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com. So now that Roman Gonzalez has showed us he’s far from finished, who should he set his sights on next? We'll reset the super-flyweight division and what should be next for it's champs.
Segregated crowd? We’ll talk the odd seating arrangements for Leigh Wood’s title defense against Michael Conlan and who will walk out with a portion of the featherweight championship.
Also on tap
Ramirez's Return Rolly vs Tank Retry Munguia vs Charlo?
Rough weekend for Colbert & Taylor. Two guys who were favorites looked less than stellar in their outings. We recap that weekend that was and what should be the next step for Josh Taylor.
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez & Jose Ramirez return to the ring this weekend and are both in tough. So who should be on high upset alert? I’ll you who and why. Fury's solo presserBoxing vs Russia
As one light fades, is another shining bright? Kell Brook bullied Amir Khan and won their long-awaited grudge match. So is it now a career for Khan and still a few paydays instore for Brook?
Nine months from capturing all the belts at 140, Josh Taylor is finally set to make his first defense. Is there any chance Jack Catterall can pull the upset in Glasgow?
Also on tap Jamie wins in Mexico Okolie returns Whyte signs Gary Antuanne Russell steps up
One of the biggest grudge matches in boxing recent history is finally here as Amir Khan and Kell Brook will face off this weekend. While neither are in their prime, the hatred they have for one another should produce some good action. We’ll discuss what these two have left in them and who will come out with the victory.
This week we are joined by guest Ruben “Ace” Torres. Ruben headlines this weekend’s Thompson Boxing card from California. We talk about him head lining, the weirdness that was fighting in warehouse and progress of getting in the rankings this year.
Also on tap Jamie back in Mexico Kambosos picks an opponent
We have new player in super-flyweight world and he made his impact with a “Bam”. We’ll recap Jesse Rodriguez win over Carlos Cuadras and how he now stacks up with the other contenders and champions in the division.
Keith Thurman looked good in his return, but I wouldn’t get too hyped just yet. We talk about the good and bad takeaways from his win over Mario Barrios and what the future may hold for Thurman.
Also on tap Spence vs Ugas now set Eubank Jr wins and draws big eyes Jacobs vs Ryder
Coming off of a two-year layoff and his first career loss, what should our expectations be for Keith Thurman be this Saturday? To help us find the answer to this question and more ahead of this weekend's Thurman vs Barrios card is everyone's favorite co-host Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
With Srisaket Sor Rungvisai out due to illness, are we getting a better fight now with replacement Jesse Rodriguez stepping in to face Carlos Cuadras? We’ll breakdown Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez moving up in weight to challenge for a vacant super flyweight belt.
Also on tap Don King’s sad show Eubank Jr vs Williams Purse Bids Gone Crazy
So want does it mean for boxing now that Gary Russell Jr finally loss his title and seen his shadow on boxing’s “Groundhog Day”? We’ll talk about his injury, big win by Mark Magsayo and what it means for the division.
Robson Conceicao vs. Xavier Martinez face off this weekend in a pivotal matchup in the junior lightweight division. Plus another dose of Nico Ali Walsh, will we see any improvements since his last outing?
Also on tap
Roman Gonzalez vs. Julio Cesar Martinez Kovalev back in March
It’s Boxing Groundhog Day as we have our annual sighting of Gary Russell Jr. One boxing more gifted talents will defend his portion of the featherweight against Mark Magsayo this weekend. So what will this sighting mean for boxing and for him in 2022?
Thurman vs. Barrios PPV price has been released and fans aren’t happy...yet again. We’ll talk the need for PPV in boxing and what should be fair pricing for fans.
Also on Tap
Stevenson vs Valdez close Joe Smith gets a W Don King is old & still crazy
Covid is still causing havoc in the sport and this weekend’s card is no different. Joe Smith Jr is back in action, but against a late replacement in Steve Geffard after Callum Smith was forced out. Given a week’s notice does Geffard stand any sort of a chance?
While it’s still early, it hasn’t stopped fighters from still being reckless on social media. I’ll give fighters some sound advice on handling the wild world of the internet and explain when they should put the phone down.
Also on tap Ramirez vs. Pedraza paused DAZN 1st quarter schedule
2021 is over, so what did we love and what did we hate in the year? Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is with us to hand out some awards and recap the that was in boxing. With 2022 now being here, what should we see and what do we want to see in boxing? We dust off our crystal ball and take a look of what the future may hold for some of your favorite fighters and current champions. So what bold predictions do we have in store? Listen in and found out.
This is the last show of 2021, so it's only fitting Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com comes to close out the year with us. So what did we like and what did we hate in 2021? We will share our thoughts on sights and sounds in boxing for 2021.
Also on tap
Parker lays a pounding PBC on Christmas Day Ioka vs Fukunaga Heavyweight's on PPV
Is Lomachenko ready to take back the crown at 135? We'll recap his win over Richard Commey and what the future may hold for Vasyl.
Conor Benn completely crushed Chris Algieri, so now is ready to become the next big star out of the UK?
Also on tap Inoue wins, but who seen it? Beterbiev vs Brown Parker vs Chisora 2...if you care
Haney wins, Tank wins and Lomachenko fight this weekend. What a time to be alive in the lightweight division. So how will things look after this weekend? Can Commey pull the upset? Who gets the big fight with Kambosos Jr. In 2022? We’ll answer all of these questions and more at 135.
Covid puts a pause on GGG vs Murata, so should GGG wait or find an opponent here in the US? The WBC has ordered Fury vs. Whyte, but Usyk sneak in there instead? Is Chris Algieri a proper test for Conor Benn? This and more will be discussed on this week's show.
So who had George Kambosos Jr beating Teofimo Lopez on their Boxing Bingo Card? In a continuous year of upset we got another in a what was pretty bizarre to watch. George Kambosos did his thing, but how will look as the hunted and not the hunter? Cut, beat up and beltless, what is next for Teofimo Lopez?
Could we be in for more craziness at 13? Devin Haney defends his portion of the crown against a highly game and ready Joseph Diaz Jr. So are we instore for another upset or is Haney ready to unify all belts with Kambosos Jr in 2022.
Also on tap Fulton vs Figueroa didn’t suck Tank Davis on a Sunday Khan & Brook finally set
A lot to unpack this week following the aftermath of Crawford vs Porter. We obviously have the win by a Crawford, Porter's retirement and Bud declaring he's done with Top Rank. We’ll discuss these and much more.
Can we get this over with? Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos are set to finally face off this weekend in New York. So did we still or are we happy to finally be done with this?
Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton is also finally here after a delay. I’ll tell you this junior featherweight unification bout has Fight of the Year written all over it. Andrade’s beef with the industry Vargas vs Smith Set
Finally, Terence Crawford gets a proper test in Shawn Porter. But is this a test he will pass? Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back with us to analyze this highly intriguing fight in the welterweight division.
Talk about upsets over in the UK, Galahad and Harper take unexpected losses. So which of these two has a better chance of rebounding and gaining their championship back? Jamie Munguia got passed a highly game Gabe Rosado, is he finally ready for the likes of GGG and Andrade?
Also on tap
Andrade vs. Quigley Benavidez Brothers Ortiz vs Martin for the New Year
Canelo solidified his legacy as being one of the best to do. So of course the question is what or who is next for Mr. Alvarez? We’ll discuss his options and if there is an activity fighter who can truly challenge him. While Caleb Plant came up short, we’ll tell you what worked and didn’t as he suffered the first loss of his career.
Fights from all over the globe this week. Kid Galahad vs. Kiko Martinez at featherweight, David & Jose Benavidez together on the same card and Rosado vs. Munguia in a fight that has war written all over it. We’ll breakdown these cards and tell you who you should keep an eye on this weekend.
Also on Tap
Vergil Ortiz may or not have a new trainer
History or upset? It’s fight week for Caleb Plant and Canelo Alvarez for all of the belts. So will Canelo make history or can Plant pull off the major upset? I’ll give my breakdown and official Fight Pick for the Saturday night showdown.
But Canelo vs. Plant isn’t the only title fight in Vegas this weekend. Mikaela Mayer and Maiva Hamadouche face off in a unification bout in women’s super-featherweight division.
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Rolly out, Cruz in Zepeda mops Vargas Ennis needs better oppenents
This week I eat crow and give Shakur Stevenson his credit for his win over Jamel Herring. With this win will Oscar Valdez stop running and fight him now?
Dillian Whyte has decided to forgo his plan matchup with Otto Wallin to face Tyson Fury instead. Does Wallin have a legit beef with Whyte and his “shoulder” injury?
Also on tap James & Ennis in action Zepeda vs Vargas in NYC
Five years and counting, this week Punch 2 The Face Radio celebrates it’s anniversary. Brandon and Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will look back on some of their favorite moments and what’s still to come for the program.
Good vs. Evil? That seems to be the vibe heading into this weekend's Jr. Lightweight title fight between Jamel Herring and Shakur Stevenson down in Atlanta. Is this another chance for Herring to prove the doubters wrong or will Shakur shake the “boring fighter” label he’s been given?
Also on tap
Mikey takes an L Navarrete vs Valdez? Ryan Garcia pulls out...again
In a word WOW! Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury delivered us a truly unforgettable night of boxing. In what was truly a night to never forget, will talker Wilder’s heart, Fury mean streak and how this chapter of life for both fighter’s is now closed.
Emanuel Navarrete, Mikey Garcia and Mairis Briedis are all back in action this week. We’ll preview all of these cards and offer fight picks.
Also on tap Liam Smith still a player at 154 Another Broner arrest
Court cases, covid and a ton of shit talking has lead us to this week. Finally we are Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury, chapter three and hopefully the final one. We will discuss what has gotten us to this Saturday’s clash, how it may play out and pick an official winner. As well how this fight has seem to polarize and divide some in the boxing community.
Also on tap
Smith vs Fowler The continuous shithouse that is Triller Andrade vs Quigley
We have a new top dog in the heavyweight divison and his name is Oleksandr Usyk. So how did he prove the doubter wrong? Did Anthony Joshua fight the wrong fight? Helping me breakdown this and much more in boxing this week is Ismael AbduSalaam of BeatsBoxingMayhem.com.
So Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos Jr is on the move yet again. We’ll discuss how this purse bid win by Triller has been a loss for Lopez and how fans seem to no longer care him or this fight.
Is Atlanta now a new major hub for big boxing? We get ATL resident Ismael take on how events are starting to happen down south and if this could be a sign of whats to come for boxing fans.
With being out last week sick, we got a lot of catching up to do. Helping us getting all things current is the one and only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
We finally get major heavyweight title fight as Joshua vs Usyk goes down this weekend. What chance does the former cruiserweight champ have? What does the new “lifetime” contract Anthony Joshua just signed mean for his future? We’ll breakdown the fight and give you our official fight picks.
Fights being made, others being cancelled and one being moved....again. We’ll discuss Crawford vs Porter, Joe Smith Jr and mess that Teofimo Lopez and Triller have made.
Draws, drug test, covid cancellations and an ex-president commentating. Boxing is in a weird and honestly sad state of affairs. We’ll try our best to talk things through this week.
Oscar Valdez will be allowed to fight this week and still defend his title against Robson Conceicao. So who should we be looking at side eye here, WBC, the athletic commission, Top Rank or Valdez? We’ll discuss this and the other fights on Friday's card.
De La Hoya out, Evander Holyfield in? In this event wasn’t already bizarre enough with Oscar pulling out due to covid, Donald Trump has been added to the event as a commentator. Will this hurt or help Triller going forward?
Also on Tap
Lara –Warrington 3?
Figueroa out with covid
Drugs are bad. Drugs are bad in boxing. Oscar Valdez test positive, so what's next for him and his schedule bout next week? We’ll discuss the misreported cause of the failed test, any pattern with Team Canelo and more.
Repeat or redemption. Can Josh Warrington get his payback versus Lara? We’ll talk about this week’s card from Matchroom and give out Fight Picks.
The end of an era and the start of a new. Yordenis Ugas pulled the upset and beat a legend in Manny Pacquiao. We’ll discuss how he did and what the road holds ahead for Ugas. And if this is it for Manny, how will boxing remember and rank him.
Crawford vs. Porter is heading to a purse bid.....the will be streamed live on social media. So who will win the bid and do we really think the fight will happen on December 18?
It’s fight week, but not the fight we thought we would get. So how will Pacquiao vs. Ugas playout? Helping us breakdown and discuss this newly formed main event is incomparable Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
Our guest this week is famed cut man Mike Rodriguez. From working homicides in Los Angles to being a in corner of some of today’s top stars, he’s truly “in the blood business”. We’ll get his perspective of how cuts can affect a fighter and the often-underappreciated job on the cut man to keep the fight going.
Also on tap Ortiz stays hot at 147 Franco ends trilogy Purse Bid Heads Unite!
Was going to do a show this week, but a lot of things have happen while I've been on vacation. Spence out, Ugas in. Boxing judges & the WBA jerk Fox. David Benavidez out due to Covid. With these and a few other topics going on, I am doing this "Vacation Edition" of the show.
Covid is still a thing and altered a lot matchups last week. We’ll recap week one of “Fight Camp” and PBC’s return to FOX. Hell we’ll even preview cards coming this week again from Matchroom and PBC.
Last show before vacation so gonna even open up the phone and talk boxing with the people.
So deal or no deal? We’ll have the latest on the potential mega fight between Caleb Plant and Canelo at 168 and latest on Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter.
At 35 can Joe Joyce make any noise in the heavyweight division? We recap his win on Carlos Takam and what the future holds for Joyce.
Also on tap The return of Fight Camp PBC of FOX
Was the draw the correct call or was someone robbed? A lot to take in and decipher from Charlo vs. Castano, so we welcome back co-host Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com to help us figure things out.
Joshua vs Usyk is now official for 9/25 in the UK, so who is the early favorite and why? Canelo vs. Plant is getting close to becoming a done deal, are we over looking Plant’s chances? Will Lopez vs Kambosos actually see the light of day? Brandon and Adam will give their takes on these and more much in the current boxing news cycle.
Also on tap
Joyce vs Takam Rolly keeps rolling ShoBox is back
We will get a true champion at super-welterweight this weekend as Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano will face. So who will walk ahead with all of the belts and true status at number 1 at 154lbs? We breakdown this unification bout and who each guy has a chance to win.
Is Gliberto “Zurdo” Ramirez set to become the next star for Golden Boy? Is Joseph Diaz a real player at 135lb? We’ll recap Golden Boy’s latest card and the upcoming return of Vergil Ortiz.
Loaded card from Golden Boy leads this week's action. Gilberto Ramirez makes his Golden Boy debut, Diaz moves up in weight and Seniesa Estrada challenges for another belt. We’ll talk about Friday’s card and Golden Boy’s future.
Tim Tszyu faces another domestic opponent in Stevie Spark. The time is now for Tim to start facing real opposition outside of his continent.
Also on tap Colbert wins but fails to wow Triller links up w/MSG
No upsets and some burning questions were answered. Loma’s shoulder looked good, so will a rematch with Teofimo Lopez have a different ending? Gervonta “Tank” Davis showed his power can move up to 140, so should that be his new home? We’ll recap last weekend’s action and what maybe down the line for both the winners and the losers.
Chris Colbert gets a late replacement in Tugstogt Nyambayar, who maybe a far better opponent than Gamboa. We’ll breakdown this week card and Colbert is on the brink of becoming a star.
Also on tap
Pacquiao's legal issues
Fury vs. Wilder 3 undercard set
Loma’s return, a PPV event and the Chavez family continuing to be a sad story in boxing. A lot to talk about this week, so the one and only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back with us to talk things out.
Vasyl Lomachenko returns this weekend from a loss and from injury. What should we be looking for in his bout with Masayoshi Nakatani? Gervonta “Tank” Davis moves up in weight once again, this time to 140 and facing Mario Barrios. Should Tank be on upset alert in Atlanta this weekend?
Inoue gets pass his mandatory and Nonito Donaire and John Casimero are set for 8/14. So who among these three is the favorite to become unified champion?
Also on tap
Chavez son disappoint....again
Rosado stuns
Charlo wins but doesn't sizzle
When is a win, a win? Shakur Stevenson looked less than stellar in win over Jeremiah Nakathila, so was this a one off or cause for concern? We’ll discuss his win and how he now matches up with Herring and Valdez.
Inoue, Charlo, Mayer and the Chavez Family are all in action this weekend. But Teofimo Lopez is not. We’ll talk about of this weekend’s cards and who and what you need to keep an eye out for.
Sharuk Stevenson is back in business this week and looks to get a step closer to another title. Will Jeremiah Nakathila cuase ant derails from Stevenson vs. Herring happening later this year?
This we welcome three fighters who will be a apert of “The Underground Showdown” in Atlanta on 6/19. Making his second appearance on the show is Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield”, co-main eventer Abel Aparicio and main eventer Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams who will take on Yuri Foreman.
Also on Tap
Dubios KO Hurd takes an L
Nonito Donaire turned back the time and turned out the lights of Nordine Oubaali. We’ll talk about his big win and newly won title and who should be next for the 38 year old.
While Devin Haney didn’t win with sizzle, he did pass the toughest test of his young career. Now that Jorge Linares is out of the way, is Haney ready for a unification fight next?
Also on tap Pascal gets busted Dubios Return 321 Boxing
Josh Taylor is now the undisputed, unified super-lightweight champion of the world. I’ll recap all of the action I was able to see live from this historical event. As well as to want is next for Taylor and Jose Ramirez after great effort from both men.
This weekend will be the toughest test in the still young career of Devin Haney. He will defend his portion of the lightweight championship as he faces former titlist Jorge Linares. We’ll breakdown this matchup and pick an official.
Also on tap Fury-Wilder 3 Pac-Spence
Another one of the big fights 2021 is finally here, as we get unification in the lightweight division. Back with us this week is Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com to help dissect all aspects that is Jose Ramirez versus Josh Taylor. With all the belts and bragging right on the line, we’ll tell you the keys to victory for both men and who we think will stand as the top guy at 140.
Brandon Figueroa made statement in stopping Luis Nery and shut up a lot of critics. We recap his big win and give early predication on his looming unification bout with Stephen Fulton.
Also on tap
Fury-Joshua-Wilder Drama Charr-Lovejoy Joke Buatsi keeps rolling
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez proved once again he is the biggest star in boxing today. So of course, we are already asking “What’s next”? We talk Canelo’s quest to become undisputed unified champion at super-middleweight and if there is anyone in his path who can stop him.
Did karma come and bite Billy Joe Saunders? I’ll explain how he didn’t quit and what the future my hold for him.
Luis Nery vs Brandon Figueroa headline this week's action as they battle for the WBC Jr. Featherweight title. Official Fight Picks and breakdown of fight that will cause a domino effect for the rest of division.
Also on top Return of Heather Hary Teofimo moves to 6/19
It’s Canelo Fight Week! Well....we think. We will give an update on all the drama surrounding Saturday nights fight and the keys to victory for Canelo and Billy Joe Saunders.
Four heavyweights fought over the weekend and need were terribly impressive. We recap Ruiz vs. Arreloa and Chisora vs. Parker and what the future holds for both the winners and losers.
Also on tap Felix Verdejo is a murder Katie Taylor Florida says no to weed
Heavyweights will be on full display this weekend on two cards from two different countries. We’ll breakdown Dereck Chisora vs. Joseph Parker from England and Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola from Carson, CA cards and how the aftermath will affect the division.
He’s awkward and seems not to have any dance partners at 126. So is it time for Emanuel Navarrete to move up to 130? No that the KO strike is over what have we learned about Edgar Berlanga?
Also on tap Garcia pulls out Loma’s return
Showtime announced it’s Spring/Summer schedule and it looks highly entertaining. Will we go through the list and see which ones could be potentially bangers and what could be stinkers.
Top Rank goes down to Florida and will showcase some to the young Puerto Rican talent they have,plus a title defense by Emanuel Navarrete. We’ll talk about the young guns and the machine that is Navarrete.
Also on tap What’s next for Andrade Site possible set for Fury vs Joshua Ring City Card
So let the debate continue on, Vergil Ortiz or Jaron Ennis? To help us breakdown the future of the welterweight division is Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
The judges gave the nod to Joe Smith, but did he really do enough to edge out Maxim Vlasov? And now that he is champion, do we give him any better chance versus Artur Beterbiev?
Demetrius Andrade is back but against yet another lower-level opponent, this time Liam Williams. So what type of performance will he need this weekend to drawing the bigger names as an opponent.
Also on tap Conor Benn makes a statement Top Rank Heavyweights Triller does more boxing
Jamel Herring put on a show in retaining his super-featherweight title, so of course the question is who is next? We will recap his win and discuss who should he face next time out. After a great career, it appears to be wrap for Carl Frampton. How will history remember the “Jackal”?
Joe Smith and Maxin Vlasov will finally face off in a pivotal matchup in the light-heavyweight division. After the delays and covid scares, how will this title fight play out? Jaron “Boots” Ennis gets his first big test as he faces hard hitting Sergey Lipinets. We’ll breakdown all of this week’s upcoming fights and make official Fight Picks.
After much delays, Jamel Herring vs Carl Frampton is finally here. Have the delays helped or hurt either fighter? Complete breakdown of the fight and official Fight Picks.
It was revenge and not repeat as Dillian Whyte was able to stop Alexander Povetkin. What went wrong for Povetkin? Who should be next for Whyte?
Retired fighters doing exhibitions. Washed MMA fighters taking on shamed son’s of boxing legends. And then there is the Youtubers....boxing is turning into a circus.
A statement was made Vergil Ortiz Jr, so now what? We’ll recap his win over a very game Maurice Hooker and could be next for young budding star in Vergil Ortiz Jr later in 2021.
Repeat or Redemption? Povetkin and Whyte rematch is this weekend and this has 50/50 vibe all around it.
Club shows are the life blood of the sport of boxing and we glad they are slowly coming back. This week we will welcome three fighters who will be in action on April 3 down in Atlanta. Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield was former amateur standout who is getting rounds under himself as a pro. Quatavious Cash, a former participant in “The Contender” series, looks to make a run in the middleweight division. Darren “DC3” Cunningham is bright prospect super-bantamweight promoted by Devin Haney.
All on tap
Beterbiev looked sluggish Okolie is the truth 60K for Canelo/Saunders
Boxing mourns the loss of one greats in “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler at age 66. We will discuss his impact and the legacy he left on the sport.
Vergil Ortiz and Maurice Hooker are set to face-off in an interesting showdown in Texas. So what should we expect in this encounter of up and coming welterweights? We'll talk the keys to victory in this pivotal for both fighters.
Also on tap Estrada and Chocolatito Encore Beterbiev finally back Contracts signed but no date/location for Fury-Joshua
A lot to get in with short amount of time this week, so SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz will be with us to through it all.
Will the sequel be better than the original? This weekend Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez will face off in rematch nearly nine years in the making. So how much does Roman have left? Can Estrada defense hold up for 12 rounds? We will answer these questions and make our fight picks on what should be an instant classic.
Also on tap ShoBoxBenevidez vs EllisShields gets all the belts
Drama may be the word that best fits this past week. We’ll talk of the moving parts that are Teofimo Lopez, Top Rank, Triller and purse bids.
Canelo rolled in easy fashion and we now know Billy Joe Saunders is nexton May 8. With a date now set, we will give way too early predictions for the massive title unification bout.
Also on tap Shields headlines an all womens cardRuiz & Arreola for $70Ramirez & Taylor now official
Wow, Oscar Valdez shut up us doubters. We’ll breakdown his tremendous performance versus Miguel Berchelt and what lies ahead for the newly crowned champ.
This week we welcome a tall, talented Texan to the show. Cruiserweight prospect and Golden Boy signee Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth. At 19 the world is ahead of him so we talk about his goals for 2021 and how he could be the face for US Cruiserweight division.
It’s Canelo fight week….again. 70 days since his last fight, the multiple division is back at it in Florida. Big plans are set for the rest of 2021 but first he has to get through Avni Yildirim. We’ll talk about if this is a trap fight and what if any chance Yildirim may have.
Also on tap
Broner looks luke warm Kelly gets crushed Dirrell back in action
After an action packed weekend of fights, we will welcome in one of the big winner’s Adam “BluNose” Lopez as our guest this week. He’ll talk about his hard fought win over Jason Sanchez and what his plans are for the rest of 2021.
Berchelt vs Valdez is finally here and should be nothing short of an all out war. We’ll breakdown the path to victory for both fighters and make our official fight pick. It’s also the long awaited return to the ring for Adrien Broner. He says he’s changed man, should we believe him this time around?
Also on tap
Diaz weight issues Warrington KO’d Commey ain’t done yet
Boxing is back with a stacked weekend of fights. With a heavy helping of action, it is only right that Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join us to break the fights down.
Golden Boy will give us two title fights as Joseph Diaz and Patrick Teixeira both make their first respective title defenses. So will the champs reign supreme or will it be “one and done” for them?
The light-heavyweight division is one of the toughest group of fighters to handicap. To add more confusion to the mix Joe Smith is back in action and he may be the best out of the bunch. We’ll talk about his fight against Maxim Vlasov and undercard littered with names as Top Rank presents their first event of 2021.
Also on tap Remembering Leon SpinksPurse Bid TalkJosh Warrington back in action
So can Caleb Plant beat Canelo? With Plant’s win over Caleb Truax, did he answer questions and build buzz for a title unification bout later this year? We’ll review his performance and talk about what the future may hold for the super-middleweight division.
This week we welcome guest Keon Papillion. 2020 slowed down the start to this young man’s pro career, but he’ll look to get 2021 off with a bang come 2/12. We’ll discuss his upcoming fight, his father’s influence and his goals for this year.
Also on tap Don King Pulled Off a EventPacquiao Get Put In “Recess” Austin Trout Fighting In Mexico
Boxer or Bullying, Stephen “Coolboy” Fulton showed he could do it both ways. Is he now the man to beat at 122? We’ll talk about one of the hottest divisions in boxing and matchups we should see down the line.
Caleb Plant is looking to stake his claim as being the guy at super-middleweight. Can Caleb Truax spoil those plans and pull off an upset?
Real or Fake? The most intriguing story so far of 2021 is will Don King actually put on his planned card come Friday. We’ll have the latest on where the events stand.
Big week for Showtime, as they will put on two shows this week. We’ll talk about the 2021 debut of “ShoBox” and the much anticipated junior featherweight title bout between Angelo Leo and Stephen Fulton. Fight picks and breakdowns for the featured fights.
Sergey Kovalev fails his drug test and his fight is now off. Could we’ve seen him for the last time on a major platform? We discuss what's left in the shell of his career.
Also on tap Shields gets PPVMatchroom announces schedule
With yet another week of light action, so this week we will look at some trends in boxing we hope contine in the new year and those we hope died in 2020. From Youtubers going pro, to old fighters coming back, to big events in different venues, we will cover them.
Also on tap
Eubank Jr gets a new promoter Broner needs a opponent Herring and Frampton have a date Don King is still a crook
2020 is over and 2021 is here! So what was the good, bad and ugly in boxing in 2020? What should fight fans be looking forward to in the new year? The one and only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will be with us to hand out some awards for 2020 and look into the future to see what 2021 may behold for fight fans.
Ryan Garcia answered a lot of questions and may have started a few new ones with his win over Luke Campbell. So what will be next for the new face of Golden Boy Promotions? We’ll discuss where Ryan stands in the division and who he will likely get next.
There was no upset in the heavyweight as I called it, so now what? We’ll talk about if the unified title fight between Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua can become a reality in 2021 and what that could mean for the rest of the division.
This hasn’t been said in forever… It’s Canelo Fight Week! It’s been a wild and weird 2020 for the multi-division champ. So what should we expect out of him against a highly legit opponent in Callum Smith? A much closer fight then you may think. Full fight breakdown and Fight Picks on this one.
This is the last show of 2020 I figured I would revisit the “20 Crazy Things for 2020” list. What did I predict right, what was so wrong and how Covid screwed up the rest.
Also on tap
Shakur steady evolving GGG in a mandatory
Errol Spence showed us he’s perfectly fine, so what should be next for him in 2021? Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is with us all night to talk Spence vs. Danny Garcia and what the welterweight landscape will look like come next year.
Anthony Joshua is set to make a mandatory title defense this week versus Kubrat Pulev. While Brandon is calling for an upset, Adam will bring sanity to the show and explain why AJ will have a successful defense.
Also on tap Stevenson back in actionYarde takes an LSaunders batters Murray
Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia is finally here. We’ll breakdown this matchup of two of the elite currently at 147 and make official Fight Picks for all of you gamblers out.
No, Daniel Dubois didn’t quit. We’ll talk about how Joe Joyce smashed up Dubious face and how his victory alines him in the heavyweight division going into 2021.
Also on Tap Shields is doing MMASaunders vs MurrayJacobs vs. Rosado was awful
It’s finally here! Daniel Dubios vs. Joe Joyce will faceoff to see who will emerge as the future of the heavyweight division this weekend. We’ll break down the fight and where the winner will be ranked afterwards.
Also on tap Garcie and Campbell get a new dateGGG wait is overJacobs and Rosado
The ending was faster than we expected, but was the one we knew would come. We’ll break down Terence Crawford demolishing of Kell Brook. Also dive into the weird and possibly strained relationship between Crawford and his promotor Top Rank.
So who would have thought Canelo would be on DAZN before 2020 is out? In what continues to be a very weird/bizarre relationship Canelo will be back on DAZN on 12/19 against Callum Smith. Early thoughts and predictions on the fight and how the deal got done.
Also on tap Ring City makes its debutNSAC gets in its own way
The saga looks to be over but a whole new set of dominos is still yet to fall. With these confusing times we call on SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz to help us sort things. From the boxing ring to the courtroom, we’ll talk about Canelo's exit from Golden Boy/DAZN and what the future may have in store for all parts of this drama filled saga.
It’s Bud Crawford fight week, but it’s not against an opponent we want to see him face. We’ll breakdown his matchup with Kell Brook and tell you what if any chance Kell may have to pull off an upset. Plus, can Joshua Franco prove the first win was no fluke in his rematch against Andrew Moloney.
Also on tap Haney winsHeavyweights bore“Bridgerweight” is a real thing
October closed out with a bang and included some stunning KO finishes.We’ll talk Tank’s uppercut heard round the world, “The Monster” Naoya Inoue living up to his name and Usyk not being as great at heavyweight as many of us thought he would be.
Few fight cards this week, that all seem to be flying under the fans radars. Devin Haney will try to erase whats left of Yuriorkis Gamboa and Luis Ortiz looks to bounce back from the Wilder KO and show he is still a factor in the heavyweight division.
Berchelt vs Valdez and Povetkin vs Whyte 2 are now both delayed positive Covid tests. We’ll discuss new dates and the impact this will have on the fights.
Also on Tap Wilder’s weirdo videoBroner’s in jail...again
International heavyweights, a PPV card and even an appearance of “The Monster”. This week offers a full slate of interesting fights from Jamie Munguia getting a test at middleweight against Tureano Johnson, Oleksandr Usyk finally returning from injury against Dereck Chisora, Gervonta Davis makes his headlining pay per view debut in Texas against Leo Santa Cruz and “The Monster” himself Naoya Inoue comes back to the US and makes a title defense against Jason Moloney. We’ll talk about them all and make official fight picks.
Also on tap Estrada and Gonzalez on course to do it againSaunders get a fight that no one asked forConlan vs Dogboe set for 12/5
A new star is born! Teofimo Lopez stunned us not by winning, but in the fashion it was done. We’ll breakdown his performance as he now becomes the hunted at lightweight. As for Vasyl Lomachenko, what went wrong and where does he go from here.
This week we will welcome guest Diego “2 Fuego” Magdaleno to the show. He is back in action next week as part of the Davis vs. Santa Cruz card. We’ll talk about his place in the lightweight division and what it will take to make one more title run.
Also on tap
Superfly’s featured in Mexico PBC returns to the bubble in Connecticut Judges and their cellphones Khabib aims for undisputed at UFC 254
The four year anniversary of Punch 2 The Face Radio is here! Helping us celebrate another wonderful year under our belt is everyone's favorite Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
Lomachenko vs. Lopez is finally here, with the winner staking their claim to being number one at lightweight. So who wins and how? We will break it down and make our official fight picks for this mega fight.
Also on tap Fury/Wilder 3 is a noNavarrete dominates VillaSpence/Garcia is coming to “Jerry’s World 12/5
Who would have known Jose Zepeda and Ivan Baranchyk would be the ones delivering us the early front runner for Fight of the Year. We talk about the craziest 5 rounds in recent memory and where Zepeda goes from here.
Emanuel Navarrete moves up in weight and challenges for the vacant WBO featherweight title against a young but extremely game Ruben Villa. We’ll tell why this is a much watch fight and who will be crowned the new champ.
Also on Tap Davis vs. Santa Cruz gets fansWilder switches his teamDubois vs Joyce set for 11/28
The Charlo Brother were both successful in their respective title defenses. So what challenges lay ahead for them at 154 and 160? We’ll dive into the matchups we want to see next for Jermell and Jermall as they establish themselves as stars in boxing.
Jose Ramirez held his end of the barigan up first and now Josh Taylor did his thing. So who is the early favorite in the 140 showcase showdown?
Also on Tap WBSS final crowned a cruiserweright champCanelo Vs Everybody is still a thingJulio Cesar Chavez Jr is still an embarrassment
The Charlo Brothers are coming to pay per view Saturday, rather you like it or not. We talk about the unification bout at 154 between Jermell and Jeison Rosario and Jermall’s middleweight title defense against Sergiy Derevyanchenko, plus an interesting undercard and show format.
Usyk vs Chisora is finally set for Halloween. Will this matchup give us a better idea of how good Usyk can be at heavyweight?
Also on tap Boots keeps knockinMunguia gets a return datePedzara a player at 140
While no major names or title fights this week, there are still a lot of fighters in action this week. We’ll breakdown the cross roads fight between Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha, the return of top prospect Jaron “Boots Ennis and Efe Ajagba’s Top Rank debut.
Dismiss cases, possible arbitration and even a pending purse bid. We talk about the latest in the ongoing Canelo vs DAZN vs Golden Boy saga.
Also on Tap Beterbiev injuredGary Russell Jr is the “Boy who cried wolf”Povetkin/Whyte 2 set
So Canelo will be in a courtroom before he’s in a boxing ring? The now ugly saga of Canelo vs DAZN vs Golden Boy continues on with no stop in sight.
This week we welcome “The Iceman” Malik Hawkins and his trainer Coach Kenny Ellis to the show. Malik is back on 10/10 live on Showtime in his first bout in nearly 10 months. We'll talk about his return, the love and loyalty Upton Boxing fighters have for one another and if Hawkins is ready for the jump from prospect to contender.
Did he quit or want out? Jamel Herring is getting criticized for his win over Jonathan Oquendo, but is it fair? We’ll discuss the odd ending and early thoughts on Herring vs Frampton.
Also on Tap Ugas comes on winningWBSS finale gets a dateTop Rank Oct. Fight Schedule
This past weekend’s results now sets the stage for some interesting fights down the road. Who has the edge in Taylor vs. Ramirez? What's the ceiling for Dubois? Is Lara still a player at 154? Helping us decipher all of this down is Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
Is a third time a charm for Jamel Herring? We will talk about his third attempt to fight Jonathan Oquendo this weekend in "The Bubble", in this wacky covid world and what reward lays ahead with a victory.
Also on Tap
WBA continues to be gross Ugas back in action The “Monster” is coming Halloween
Should we be concerned with the continued low ratings boxing ir drawing or should we just shut up and enjoy the fights? We’ll touch on this sticky situation boxing is in and if there is a way out.
This week we welcome in James “Crunchtime” Wilkins. He linked up with Golden Boy earlier this year and will tell us why he signed, what lessons he’s learned from defeat in his young career and what jewels Roy Jones Jr has given him.
After several delays, Jose Ramirez will finally step into the ring and face Viktor Postol. Given the delays, the talks of a looming fight with Josh Taylor, could Jose over look Postol?
The past weekend was filled with KO’s from across the globe. We’ll recap Povetkin’s stunning knockout of Whyte and Joe Smith Jr destruction of Alvarez.
Also on tap Porter goes 12Katie was in toughHorn vs Tsyzu
Some important fights going down this week and we’ll talk about them all.
Eleider Lavarez will face Joe Smith with the winner getting a step closer to another title fight. Shawn Porter will welcome Sebastain Formella to the US as they square off in a welterweight matchup on FOX. And maybe the most intriguing fight of the weekend goes down in the UK, as heavyweights Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkinfinally meet.
Also on tap Braekhus takes the LWBC doing shenanigans….againThe calling out of Bud CrawfordJust how bad will Sergio Martinez look
A lot of boxing from all over the world is happening this week and we’ll cover it all. Plus recap the return of PBC on FOX.
This week we welcome hall of fame fighter, now promoter Christy Martin will join us. She’s putting on a card in Florida this weekend and will offer her perspective of doing shows during these crazy times.
We will also be joined by Marc Castro, he’ll be making his pro debut this weekend on DAZN. He’ll tells has things are going in the “bubble” in Tulsa, why he decided to turn pro and sign with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.
Also on tap Linares is outPBC on FOX scheduleHarper vs Jonas
Title fights, rising prospects and fighters demanding more money…yes boxing is starting to get back to normal. With that it's only right Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back to talk about all things boxing with us.
This week we welcome guest Caleb “Golden” Truax to the show. He’s scheduled to get back at it in few weeks against Alfredo Angulo, in what’s sure to be an action packed fight. We’ll talk about his return to the ring and how he’s prepared himself for the fight and what it will take for another title run.
Also on tap
Leo gains gold Cheeseman beats an egg James vs. Dulorme
This week we welcome Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis to the show. He’ll be the co-feature on the 8/28 Golden Boy card. How did the deal with the extended layoff for boxing and does he need to do to become a player at 147? We’ll get those questions answered.
Showtime is back this weekend and with a title fight nevertheless. We’ll preview the WBO Super Bantamweight title fight between Stephne Fulton and Angelo Leo.
But that's not the only fights happening as Eddie Hearn and Matchroom bring us their first installment of “Fight Camp”. While Frank Warren goes for his second show from the BT Sports Studio in the UK.
Also on tap
Vergil Ortiz is a problem at 147 Joe Joyce shows holes in win Bare Knuckle Fightng Championship are coming to DAZN Thompson Boxing 3-2-1 Boxing
Boxing is back in semi full swing. We got cards from Golden Boy, Thompson Boxing and Frank Warren all this weekend. Vergil Ortiz, Joe Joyce, Michael Dutchover and with others all in action, we will breakdown all these cards.
Showtime and PBC are rolling out their return to the ring. What matchups do we like? What fights could be stinkers?
Also on tap Valdez a step closer to BercheltDogboe’s returnRIP Travell Mazion
Interesting week in boxing, which gives us a lot to discuss on this week’s show.
We’ll welcome guest Stephen “Coolboy Steph” Fulton to the show. He’ll be back in action next month and fight for a world title. So what did he do during boxing downtime, his thoughts on his upcoming Angelo Leo and much more.
You have to feel for Jamel Herring, yet another “positive” Covid test puts another his fight with Jonathan Oquendo on hold.So now what? Reschedule again or scrap it?
Also on tap Charlo vs Derevyanchenko is a goTszyu vs Horn set for 8/26Return of Mikaela Mayer
A lot fights to review and preview, so SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowirz is with us all night.
Who’s in the running on the Canelo Sweepstakes? We talk about his options and who we want to see and who we actually see come September.
Also on Tap Ryan Garcia and mandatoriesDerevyanchenko has optionsUFC has its own island
PED’s strike again in boxing and it's a repeat offender. Jarrell Miller is giving the same old lame reasons for yet another failed test. So what should be his penalty this time around?
Both Golden Boy and Matchroom Boxing have announced their returns to boxing. We’ll talk about the cards and what you should be looking for as you watch.
Also on tap More injuries alter Top Rank’s plansStop complaining about ratingsSergio Martinez still plans a comeback
Covid cancelled two main events, but boxing keeps plugging away. We’ll talk about the rescheduled fights and how these delays aren’t as big of a deal as you may think.
“And the new” Joshua Franco took advantage of his opportunity and scored a win over Andrew Moloney. We’ll recap his win and where this victory puts him in the super flyweight rankings.
Could this week be a tough week for the Moloney’s? The other twin Jason Moloney will be in action come Thursday. Will seeing his brother taste defeat affect Jason in his fight against Leonadro Baez?
Also on Tap Thompson Boxing set to returnOscar talks return
We know boxing is back and so is the horrible judge’s scorecards. Michael Plania pulled a big win over Joshua Greer, but it may not be as major of an upset as most think. How will this affect the bantamweight rankings going forward?
Two more cards are still to come this week. Jose Pedraza and Mikkel LesPierre faceoff in a career crossroads fight on Thursday. While Emanuel Navarrete will take yet another “stay busy” fight down in Mexico.
Also on Tap
$200K is not enough for Ryan Garcia The return of Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller is set Dillian Whyte is boxing’s bridesmaid
We’ll talk about Shakur Stevenson and if 130 should be his new home. After their fights, are Jared Anderson and Guido Vianello the future of the heavyweight division?
But we still have more boxing to come this week. Jessie Magdaleno looks to show the sizzle he once had. Can Adam Lopez continue to build off of his momentum post Valdez? And we also get heavyweight from Poland with Wach vs. Johnson on Saturday.
We have finally fights scheduled!
With that we welcome back co-host Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com to the show. We’ll break down the fight series announced by Top Rank for June in Las Vegas. Who should you have eye on? Who could pull an upset? And why should fight fans not be complaining? We will answer all of these questions.
Financially troubles for DAZN? We’ll talk about their search for cash and how it could impact boxing.
$10 millions dollars, this is Adrien Broner’s asking price to return to the ring. What is up with this crazy demand and even more bizarre videos he’s been posting.
He’s 53, relax! We will put to bed the talks of old Mike Tyson returning to the ring.
Fights in a garden? We’ll talk about some of the different venues being worked on to bring boxing back. As well discuss some of the interesting matchups that are being mapped out for the coming months.
This week we welcome guest Mia “Killer Bee” Ellis and her dad Coach Kenny Ellis. Mia is fresh in the pro ranks, we’ll get her take on turning pro, how she is currently handling training and how she hopes to stay active this year. Coach Kenny will tell us about training his daughter and how fighters he is working with are staying prepared during this pause in the sport.
What shenanigans will be on deck this week? There will be plenty as SaturdayNightBoxing.com very Adam Abramowitz is back with us the entire show to talk boxing.
We will also be joined by former welterweight champ Kermit Cintron. Now Kermit has been in there with some of the best during his career. We’ll talk about some of his most memorable bouts, his thoughts on the state of boxing today and where he sees the sport going to the years to come.
With the world slowing opening back up, sports will soon follow. But for boxing media, how will Covid-19 change the way we cover the sport? We'll discuss how media coverage of boxing will look going forward and how it will affect how some of boxing stories are told.
Undisclosed locations and offshore private islands. Are we talking about a Combat Sports event or a really cheesy Jean-Claude Vann Damme movie from the early 90’s?
Either UFC President Dana White is a genius or totally insane. We’ll discuss the UFC plans to hold fights in the coming weeks and if it is a good idea. As well ponder if this will give boxing promoters ideas on how to have events sooner than later.
Special day for this week’s show, because we have a special guest. The President of Golden Boy, Eric Gomez will be live with us. He’ll tell us how Golden Boy is handling the delays and cancellations of boxing cards and dish on the company’s plans for their fighters after things get back to normal. And of course we’ll get his thoughts on Canelo, King Ry, Ortiz and the other young budding talent on the GB roster.
We here for you the #boxing fans. So the phone lines will be open for your takes on all things #boxing.
Well this sucks, the Coronavirus has put a halt to all things boxing for the foreseeable future. Helping us navigate our way through all this is SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz. We’ll talk about the impact this is having on the sport and how things may play out going forward.
Who do you feel is underrated in boxing today? There are prospects, contenders and even champions that may not get the attention they deserve. We’ll give you some names of some fighters who may be under your radar that you should be keeping your eyes on.
2020 has been rough for PBC heavyweights as Adam Kownacki suffered the upset loss to Robert Helenius. We'll talk how this impacts the heavyweight landscape and if Adam should regret turning down that Anthony Joshua fight last year.
Shakur Stevenson is set to make the first defense of his WBO featherweight title, against the rugged Miguel Marriaga. Could this be a trap fight for the young Stevenson?
Also on tap Quigg gets roughed upWho’s Canelo fighting May 2?The return of James Kirkland
Mikey Garcia finally won a welterweight fight, yet it feels like he isn’t a force in the division. We’ll talk about his win over Jessie Vargas and who Mikey should target next and more importantly which weight class.
The next wave of heavyweight fights are now set. Anthony Joshua will face Kubrat Pulev June 20, the third and final installment of Fury vs. Wilder is coming in July and this week undefeated Adam Kownacki takes on Robert Helenius this weekend. We’ll discuss these fights and where the division will stand come summer time.
Also on tap Roman’s RevengeQuigg vs. Carroll
Well we were wrong.....really wrong. Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back as we try breakdown things Wilder vs. Fury 2. How did Fury do what he said was going to do and yet none us believed him? Was the stoppage from Wilder's corner the right call? Is a third installment needed next?
Mikey Garcia continues to think he's welterweight, but does Jessie Vargas have enough in his toolbox to prove him different? We'll talk about this highly interesting match-up and how the winner could become a major factor at 147. Plus we will discuss the undercard that will feature Khalid Yafai vs Roman Gonzalez in super flyweight title bout, Julio Cesar Martinez and Joseph Parker.
Also on tap ShoBox Card Friday"Prince" Charles Martin ready to become king of heavyweights againShields vs. Ali is nonsesne, which means it will happen.
It’s finally here, Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Part 2 goes down this weekend. So will the rematch play out similar to their first encounter? Will Fury really try to go toe to toe with Wilder? Wilder get off to a faster start then in the previous fight? We’ll breakdown the fight from all angles and make an official Fight Pick.
Yet another wowing appearance from Ryan Garcia on Valentines Day in front of another full crowd. So is it time for him to step up in competition and challenge for a world title?
Also on tap Plant retainsLinares looks goodEmanuel Navarrete
It’s Valentines week, so we should “love” this week's fight action right?
One of the more polarizing fighters in the sport today, Ryan Garcia is back in on Valentines Day. What sort of opposition can Francisco Fonseca offer? More importantly what sort of leap should we see out of Garcia in 2020?
Caleb Plant gets a homecoming fight that will air on FOX Saturday. With yet another win, could he firmly stake his claim to #1 status at 168 and what could be in front of him in an unification bout?
Also on tap Russell’s “meh” returnWarrington link with MatchroomUsyk hurt...again
It’s our favorite time of the year, the annual Gary Russell Jr Fight Week! Who better to talk with about this yearly acurrance than SaturdayNightBoxing.com creator Adam Abramowitz who will be with us all show talking boxing.
But that’s not all, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs is quickly becoming must see/hear TV and he will be our guest this week. He’ll be back in action 2/14, so we’ll talk about his upcoming fight on Valentines Day and all that embodies “The Flair.”
Also on tap Kell Brook’s returnJoJo Diaz title winUgas a player at 147
Three title fights in Miami highlight this weekend’s coming action. Daniel Roman defends his unified super-bantamweight titles against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in what could be the best fight of the weekend. Tevin Farmer and JoJo Diaz will finally stop the social media bantering and face off for Farmer’s IBF strap. And Demetruis Andrade will look to defend his portion of the middleweight crown and hopefully gain some more notoriety. We’ll make official Fight Picks for these and preview the undercard.
Danny Garcia and Jarrett Hurd both picked up wins last weekend, but neither got any buzz off their performances. Where do they now stand in their respective divisions? We’ll talk about both and what should be next for both.
Also on tap Cool Boy is next upUgas vs. Dallas Prospect Watch: Ruben Villa
The 154 lookout got a bit more murkier with the upset win by Jeison Rosario over Julian Williams this past weekend. We’ll talk about the fight and who should be seen as #1 in the division.
This week our welcomed guest is undefeated prospect Alexis Rocha. He’s 15-0 and looking for big things in 2020, hear him talk about what he and the team at Golden Boy have in store for his future.
Danny Garcia is back in action this weekend, but not against the opponent he hoped it would be. He envisioned matchups against the likes of Spence or Pacquiao, but instead he gets Ivan Redkach. Could this be trap fight or just a forgone conclusion for a win?
Also on tap
Alvarez breaks Seals Conor still wants to box
Boxing is now in full swing here in 2020 so a lot to talk about this week.
Julian “J-Rock” Williams will make the first defense of his unified titles this weekend against a game Jeison Rosario. This is the first fight in nearly 8 months for Williams, will he be rusty and can Rosario offer him any sort of opposition?
Claressa Shields has now claimed more belts in a new division, but why does she still not getting the credit she deserves? Is there anyone out there who can beat her?
Eleider Alvarez and Michael Seals face off this weekend on ESPN. The winner here could be in line for a title fight against Joe Smith Jr who defeated Jesse Hart. We’ll talk about the current state and changing landscape of the light-heavyweight division.
Also on Tap Munguia at 160Wilder/Fury 2 Press RunLoss Wigs
Jessie Hart and Joe Smith Jr. face off at 175 from Atlantic City. The winner remains a player in the title hunt, while the loser is back to square one. We’ll tell you who will win and why in this main event and spotlight the undercard featuring some of Top Rank’s young talent.
Jamie Munguia finally moves up to 160 after a disappointing 2019. There to greet him in his new weight class is Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan. Will Jamie look like the crusher he was a few years ago or has he already peaked at 23?
Twitter Beef…..we’ll explain why the back and forth between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford is a whole lot of nothing…..for now.
Also on Tap Shields vs HabazinTop prospect “Boots” EnnisJulio Cesar Martinez back 2/29
2019 was another great year for boxing. Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join us as we hand out some awards and recap the year that was in boxing. Will your favorite fighter pick up an award?
We also now starting a new year and decade of boxing. What fights do we want to see this year? What fighter has the most potential to be the “fighter of the decade” for the next 10 years? What trends do we hope stay in last decade? All this and more as we look into our crystal ball and see the future for boxing.
It’s the final show of 2019, so we are going out with a bang. So there is no way this could be done alone, co-host extraordinaire Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back with us.
Has Teofimo Lopez silence all critics? After stopping Richard Commey in stunning fashion, Lopez is all set to face Loma in one of the most anticipated fights of 2020. We share early thoughts on the marquee matchup.
Terence Crawford dispatches another opponent, but how many of these types of fights will fans set through?
Usually we don't have fights this late in the year, yet alone title fights. Since this is the last show of the year, we’ll talk about this weekend’s fights Harrison vs. Charlo 2, Jacobs vs. Chavez Jr and next weeks bouts in Davis vs. Gamboa, Pascal vs. Jack and give our Fight Picks.
Also on Tap Can Vergil Ortiz be a player at 147?Fury’s trainer switchCanelo drops WBO belt
Were you entertained? The rematch didn’t live up to the hype, but we got some tough questions answered. We’ll recap Anthony Joshua regaining his world title versus Andy Ruiz and where the heavyweight division sets now.
One of the best “Pound for Pound” fighters in the Terence Crawford is in action this week against a guy who’s name most of us can't announce. How many more of these type of fights can Crawford have before the fans start to turn? On the same card we get to see the next winner of the “Loma Sweepstakes” as Richard Commey defends his IBF Lightweight title versus Teofimo Lopez in would should be a showstopper of a fight.
Also on Tap
Vergil Ortiz looks to close the year strong Danny Garcia is back next month Charlo retains in a blowout
Are you ready for the “Clash in the Dunes”? Awful name, but should be an interesting fight. We’ll breakdown the title fight with champ Andy Ruiz and challenger Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. As well a heavyweight stacked undercard that will feature the likes of Michael Hunter, Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte.
There are other fights this week that are flying under the radar due to the big heavyweight clash. We talk Charlo vs Hogan, Eubank making US debut and Navarrete returning to Mexico.
Also on Tap
Tete upset Valdez edges late notice opponent 2020 Boxing Hall of Fame
Yes we’re doing the cheesy Thanksgiving theme show this week, so sue us! We talk about some of the things we are truly thankful for in boxing this year.
Deontay Wilder was getting out boxed by Luis Ortiz and then...boom it’s all over. We’ll recap his win and what should be next to come with the Tyson Fury rematch.
Callum Smith got a gifted wide decision versus John Ryder. Will his performance help or hurt his chances of getting a big fight in 2020?
Also on Tap Alvarado stuns in TKO winSanta Cruz bores againValdez & Frampton coming to Vegas
Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz will dance once again for WBC portion of the heavyweight crown this weekend. Will the rematch play out similar to their first meeting or will we see an upset? Helping us breakdown all sides of this entry card is our man AA, Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com who will be with us all show talking boxing.
Callum Smith looks to remind us of his place in the super-middleweight division as he defends his WBA title against John Ryder. If Callum wins, should he be the to face Canelo Alvarez first in 2020?
Also on tap
Cancio vs Alvarado 2 Shields and Habazin booked again Navarrete coming to Mexico
Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire put on a classic. We’ll talk “The Monster” that is Inoue and him winning the World Boxing Super Series. And praise a game and far from washed Donaire, who showed us all he belonged in the tournament finale.
Jamel Herring made veterans proud as he was able to successfully defend his belt for the first time. So who should be next, Berchelt, Cancio or someone else? Unification should be on his plate come 2020
Also on Tap Haney buzzed slowedSaunders Struggles
Is he the Mexican GOAT? Saul “Canelo” Alvarez gained another title in another division after stopping Sergey Kovalev Saturday in Las Vegas. We’ll discuss his place in history and what could be next for him in 2020.
DAZN delaying the start of Canelo vs. Kovalev so they wouldn’t be head to head with the UFC didn’t set right with a lot of folks. We’ll talk about why this was an awful look for DAZN and how this could affect streaming down the line.
Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire will faceoff Thursday in Japan in the finale of the World Boxing Super Series in the bantamweight division. Some injuries and weird breaks has gotten Donaire to finals, does he have one last epic fight in him to beat Inoue?
Also on tap Berchelt widens the gap at 130Ryan Garcia silences doubterHerring vs. Roach
It's a big fight weekend and you know the good folks at Punch 2 The Face Radio has you covered.
None of us had Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev on our radars at the start of the year, but it’s upon us and we couldn’t be any happier. We’ll breakdown this interesting encounter at light-heavyweight and make official Fight Picks for Saturday's mega fight.
Josh Taylor won a highly entertaining World Boxing Super Series finale over Regis Progais. So not even a week after the fight, the question is “Who’s next?” Taylor has options and we’ll talk about those and what we hope to see next.
Also on tap
Shakur dominates ESPN needs to stay out of family business Davis is coming to ATL Berchelt vs. Sosa
The finale in the World Boxing Super Series in finally here. Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis will battle it out in the super-lightweight division Saturday in London. We will breakdown the matchup and make official Fight Picks on the entire card.
Is Artur Beterbiev the best at 175? After an awesome performance against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, who should be next for him and is there anyone who can beat him?
Also on tap
Stevenson vs. Gonzalez More changes to this weekend's Showtime card Lawsuit against Oscar
Celebrating the three year anniversary of the lineal podcasting champion.
Yes this marks the third year of the show, so it’s only right the iconic Adam Abramowitz is back with us to bask in his new acclaimed commentating glory and offer his takes on all things boxing all show.
But there's more! She was a part of the first show, so its fitting CEO of Main Events Kathy Duva is with us this week. We talk Kovelav vs. Canelo, Dmirty Bivol and her incredible ability to work with other promoters in today’s landscape.
There’s another big fight at light-heavyweight happens this weekend in Philly with Gvozdyk vs Beterbiev. Is the winner #1 at 175? Who wins and how? We’ll break it down and give our official Fight Picks.
Also on tap
Usyk finally makes heavyweight debut Warrington defends WBA wants Barrios & Akhmedov to run it back
Another failed PED test results in another last minute bout change. Oleksandr Usyk will now face Chazz Witherspoon Saturday night in in heavyweight debut.Yup, a crap matchup that will tell us little to nothing about Usyk as heavyweight.
GGG was in hell last weekend. Had it tough versus Sergiy Derevyanchenko, got a questionable decision and got harshly booed by the crowd in New York. We’ll try our best to answer some of the many questions most have now about GGG.
Also on tap Shield’s is a public relations nightmarePrice in for ParkerBivol continues to tease us
Errol Spence won his fight with Shawn Porter. So what’s next….Danny Garcia? We’ll recap all things that is Spence vs Porter and how the welterweight is mess and we only have ourselves to blame.
It’s GGG fight week…..and the energy is lacking. Is former “boogeyman” at 160 popularity gone? We’ll talk this and his far from easy matchup against Sergiy Derevyanchenko this weekend in New York.
Also on tap Claressa Shields quest for all-time greatnessPeltz 50 Year AnniversaryBoots Ennis back in action
A big clash at welterweight is the main topic this week.Errol Spence and Shawn Porter look to unify belts in Los Angeles on saturday. Is it a foregone conclusion that Spence is going to win easily? How can Porter pull off the W? We’ll breakdown the fight and the undercard as well.
Who would have thought Peter Quillin vs. Alfredo Angulo would have been as entertaining as it was. Recap of the fight and what it says for both fighters as they press on in their careers.
Also on tap Texas commission being awful againDiaz wins down in MexicoThurman is "One Time" for 2019Wilder vs. Ortiz 2 to FOX
The “lineal podcast champ” will talk about the lineal heavyweight champion. Tyson Fury went life or death with Otto Wallin. We’ll breakdown both fighters performance & how this will effect the division going forward.
Lots of drama around the Golden Boy in California. From fighters getting arrested, to drama about fighters turning down fights and Munguia looking like a killer again. Are things going sour at the Golden Boy offices?
Kovalev vs Canelo is now official. Early thoughts on the fight and how it may play out.
Also on tap
Quillin vs Angulo ShoBox Devin Haney is the truth
Is it me or is something missing this weekend? We will have three fight cards from three of the major promoters in the boxing happening, but the buzz doesn’t seem to be there this Mexican Independence weekend. We will talk Devin Haney invading New York, Munguia looking to show his killer instinct again and Tyson Fury’s keep busy fight.
We’ve seen meltdowns before, but anything to the level of Derek Chisora? We’ll breakdown his beyond epic rant and decide if his points are valid.
Lomachenko gained another belt but it wasn’t as easy as we thought it would be. Our buddy Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back to review Loma's performance against Luke Campbell and look to the future of who could beat him in 2020.
This week our guest is the one and only "Raging Babe" herself, Michelle Rosado. She is going to tell us all about the Peltz 50th Anniversary card she is working on for October. As well as her transition from lifelong boxing fan into respected boxing promoter. So “Be Clear” and listen to the knowledge she drops.
Did the WBC cross the line in reversing a fight decision in ring? We will explain their ruling in the Edwards/Maritnez title fight and how it may impact boxing going forward.
Also on Tap Lara beat an AlvarezUsky’s heavyweight date & opponentYoutubers turned pro boxers? Jeff Horn is nolonger elite
Still a force at 175? Sergey Kovalev had to dig in as he was able to stop the young lion Anthony Yarde. So now the talks become of what’s next for Segey and if he still has enough to beat Canelo.
This week we welcome prospect Edgar Berlanga. All he does is stop his opponents as he has amassed at 12-0 record. We’ll talk about working with Top Rank, possibly being the new face of boxing for Puerto Rico and much more.
It’s everybody’s favorite time, it’s Lomachenk fight week! This time around he’s in a unification bout with the UK’s Luke Campbell. We’ll breakdown the fight and explain what if any chances Campbell my have to pull off the win.
Also on tap
Taylor vs Prograis is back on Brandon is better than Omar Ruiz agrees on fight location
A title and potentially a big bag of money is at stake this weekend when Sergey Kovalev defends his portion of the light-heavyweight title against up and comer Anthony Yarde. For Sergey a win could line him up for a big payday with Canelo Alvarez later this year. As for Yarde, he could prove he is truly the future of the division. We will break down this matchup and give official Fight Picks.
The Fall fight schedule got some juice to it with two title bouts being made this week. We’ll share early thoughts on GGG vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Artur Beterbiev vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
Also on Tap Navarrete is the truth at 122Anthony Joshua is becoming a weirdoBrandon Figueroa to prove he’s better than his brother
Saudi Arabia...really? We’ll explain why we should be a bit cynical about Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua 2 happening in the Middle East and not be shocked if the site gets moved or the fight delayed.
The WBSS Season 2 has dragged on and on. Now a lawsuit may prevent us from getting the junior-welterweight finale that we all wanted to see. We will breakdown Regis's beef and why the WBSS is doomed.
Also on tap
Vergil Ortiz Jr is Golden Boys next big star Navarrete looks to stay rolling Saunders signs with Matchroom Boxing
Belts stripped, fighters mad at promoters and lawyers being hired. To say things are weird right now at 160 is putting things mildly. Lucky for us Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is here with us to help sort out this mess.
Punches and more punches, Adam Kownacki and Chris Arreola threw a massive amount of punches in their fight. Did this win improve Kownacki’s stock or leave us with more questions about his ability?
Also on tap
Frampton’s odd injury Pascal is a champ again Ortiz vs. Orozco
Gervonta Davis vs Tevin Farmer on PPV? Love the fight fight, hate the idea of a another PPV. We’ll recap both of their wins and how we may finally be a step closer to a unification bout.
Speaking of unification, did Jose Ramirez do his thing or what? He stopped Maurice Hooker in spectacular fashion to become the WBC and WBO 140 champ. So how will he fair against Josh Taylor or Regis Prograis to bring all of the belts together?
Also on Tap Gamboa turned back the clockKownacki vs Arreola
Yet another week we have to mourn the passing of a fighter in this great sport of boxing. We’ll discuss the untimely death of Maxim Dadashev and if anything could have been done differently to prevent this from happening.
The old man still got it! Manny Pacquiao at age 40 proved he can still be elite in the welterweight division. So who should be next for “Pac Man”? Where does Keith Thurman go after suffering his first career loss.
Who’s the best at 140? We’ll will get one step closer to that answer this weekend as Maurice Hooker and Jose Ramirez will square off in a junior welterweight unification bout in Texas. Complete breakdown and “Fight Picks” for what should be an outstanding matchup.
Also on Tap
Gervonta Davis has a homecoming Chavez Jr has a fight date Plant destroys Lee
We mourn the loss of possibly the greatest lightweight of all time in Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker.We will reflect on his career and what he meant for the sport of boxing.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman is finally upon, we’ll breakdown this mega middleweight matchup. Has Thurman already peaked? What does a Manny at 40 have left in the tank? These questions will get answer as well as a look at the decent undercard.
Also on tap
Teofimo closer to a title Dubois & Joyce stay undefeated Whyte vs. Rivas
This weekend has a ton of interesting fights to get July rolling in high gear. So who better to break things down with me then SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz. With him joining us this week, he’ll even drop off his early prediction for Pacquiao vs. Thurman.
Are we heading for a showdown with Canelo vs. DAZN over opponents? We give our takes form both side of the argument and how this could be a crack in the DAZM armour.
Also on Tap Heavyweight clash in LondonBrant/Murata 2Khan vs Dib in the desert
Are you confused about the middleweight division? We’ll talk Charlo, Andrade, “franchise champions” and everything else as we try to make sense of the fighter at 160.
With Richard Commey stopping Beltran, all signs point to Teofimo Lopez being next for him. Is Lopez ready for this challenge or should Commey holdout for Loma unification?
Also on Tap Mikey Garcia & Bob Arum Part 2Pacquiao vs Thurman buzzJuan Francisco Estrada is down with DAZN
From Bare Knuckle Boxing to a Guillermo Rigondeaux sighting, we will recap all of last weekend’s madness.
Three title fights headline this week's fight action. We’ll preview Richard Commey vs Ray Beltran for the IBF Lightweight title and how the winner could be next up for Loma this Fall. Down in Houston we have Jermall Charlo vs Brandon Adams for Charlo’s piece of the middleweight title. And finally Demetrius Andrade defends his portion of the middleweight title against Maciej Sulecki in what could be a much closer fight then many think.
Also on tap
Broner books an odd bout Usyk named a mandatory by WBO Shields quest for third division delayed
Did someone say “lineal”? If your still unsure of what it means after this weekend’s action, SaturdayNightBoxing.com own Adam Abramowitz is back us with and he can final tell what it all means.
But that’s not all, we will be joined by WBO Jr Lightweight champ Jamel Herring. He’s fresh off of his title win last month so we discuss title win, unification bouts, training in Omaha and helping veterans.
Did Tyson Fury entertain you? We’ll talk his Vegas debut and who should be next for him in his return this Fall.
Also on Tap
Cancio/Machado 2 Warrington getting a gift Malignaggi goes bare….knuckle
This week we welcome a guest is personally one of my favorites. Former light-heavyweight champ “Bad” Chad Dawson will be with us live. He back in action later this month in his home state of Connecticut, so he’ll talk about his comeback and his thoughts on the current state of the division he once reigned over.
So GGG stopped a guy we had to Google, what’s the big deal? We’ll recap #GGGRolls and if the energy is really there for a third installment of Canelo vs. GGG.
Tyson Fury is set to take on Las Vegas and some guy named Tom Schwarz. Fury should roll, but it’s the undercard that may steal the show.
Also on Tap Seldin battered JudahMurat heavyweight debutValdez keeps on winning
We could this show the " I Told You So" Edition, but we pause on it.
I told everyone a week ago Andy ruiz was going to pull off the upset and sure enough he did. We'll recap his stunning win and what we should look for in the Anthony Joshua rematch. Also all the chaos this fight has caused in the division and for some folks pockets.
GGG is set to make his return this weekend, should he be on upset alert against Steve Rolls? What effect will new trainer Jonathan Banks have on him?
Plus much more
Anthony Joshua is ready to to invade America with his first fight on U.S soil Saturday in New York. So who better to help welcome him to America then SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz. We will talk about Joshua’s impact carrying over from across the pond and if Andy Ruiz has any chance to win.
A new player at 130? Jamel herring pulled off a upset over Masayuki Ito to capture the WBO Super Featherweight belt. Is a unification bout with Miguel Berchelt the next thing up?
Also on Tap
Haney impresses Roy Jones Jr vs. Shane Mosley...as trainers Callum Smith finally returns to the ring
While he didn’t “catch a body” in ring, Deontay Wilder showed us once again his phenomenal punching power. We’ll talk his stoppage win over Dominic Breazeale and his interesting post fight comments.
The World Boxing Super Series has two of its finals now set. Does Donaire have a prayer against Inoue? Can Regis finally get a changelle in Taylor? We'll give early takes on these matchups.
Also on tap
Russell's energy was way different Joe Joyce ain't it Ito vs. Herring Trout vs. Gausha
I told you so! Last week I called for the upset win by Julian “J-rock” Williams and sure enough he did his thing vs. Jarrett Hurd. We will recap his outstanding performance in what is a early frontrunner for “Fight of the Year”.
In what will be a better fight then what most anticipate, Deontay Wilder will defend his portion of the heavyweight title against Dominic Breazeale. We’ll explain why you shouldn’t be surprised if this goes rounds and how an upset could totally blow up the division.
Also on tap RIP Harold LedermanPacquiao vs. Thurman setRussell wants Tank?
A big let down? The much hyped middleweight showdown between Daniel Jacob and Canelo Alvarez wasn’t what we thought it would be. We’ll recap the bout and what makes sense for Canelo and Jacobs as they make theri next moves.
Three title fights this weekend with Berchelt vs Vargas, Navarrete vs Dogboe and Hurd vs Williams. With two of these being rematches, will they end different the second time around? Complete breakdown of all three fights and the undercards, with official Fight Picks.
Also on tap Beterbiev looks goodGGG picks a trainerUsyk gets hurt
Fresh off of his trip to the west coast, our favorite co-host Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back with us.
Adam was in California and witness Part 2 of Rungvisai vs Estrada. What was wrong with Rungvisai? We’ll recap the rematch as well as the highly entertaining Roman vs. Doheny bout.
Finally a middleweight fight we can care about, Canelo vs. Jacobs fight week is here. Can the naturally large Jacobs impose his will? Or will Canelo and the questionable Las Vegas work their way to another decision? We’ll break it all down and make our official picks
Also on tap
Beterbiev vs Hot Rod
Easter vs. Rances
The mess that is the WBSS
Brandon’s “Unpopular Opinion”
Did he quit? The finish to Crawford vs Khan wasn't what we wanted and nows has us qeustioning rather or not Khan quit. We’ll discuss what should be next for both Crawford and Khan after an unsatisfying finish. And how Teofimo and Shakur shined in MSG.
This week’s guest is Top Rank prospect Gabriel Flores Jr, who proudly represents Stockton, CA. He’ll tell us on why he signed with Bob Arum at 16, how he is already a big ticket in Nor Cali and where he sees his career going in the coming years.
Possibly the best fight card of the year so far goes down Friday night with part 2 of Rungvisai vs Estrada. We’ll make official Fight Picks and breakdown a loaded undercard on DAZN..
Also on tap
Garcia fries Granados
Joshua still doesn’t have an opponent
Brandon’s “Unpopular Opinion”
It’s a big fight week so we couldn’t leave with no show this week so we’re back with a special “Boxing and Breakfast” edition of the show.
Terence Crawford looks to add a name on his welterweight resume in Amir Khan. Does Khan have anything that will expose Crawford? Or will Terence prove again Khan’s jaw is made of glass?
Jarrell Miller failed a drug test and his golden opportunity to fight Anthony Joshua looks to be gone. We discuss his screw up and who makes sense for Joshua’s American debut.
Also on tap Garcia vs GarandosGGG return opponentShields dominatesMungia gets a gift
After a few slow weeks, boxing is back with a ton of cards this weekend.
Claressa Shields is fighting not only to become the undisputed women’s middleweight champion this weekend against Christina Hammer. But she also fighting to become the major star women’s boxing needs. We’ll breakdown the title fight and explain why Shield popularity has yet to grow.
Vasiliy Lomachenko is among the best fighters there is in the world, but no one including his promoter seem to care about his fight Friday night versus Anthony Crolla. Is this a trap fight for Loma?
Also on tap
Gilberto Ramirez at 175 Truax vs. Quillin Munguia’s title defense
With no major fights this week, we’ll discuss the trending of fighters calling each other out on social media and if it is good or bad for the sport.
After a win last week, Oleksandr Gvozdyk still did very little to separate himself from the rest of the pack at 175. We’ll talk the light-heavyweight division and some matchups that make sense to set up.
Also on tap Malignaggi brings the circus to bare knuckle boxingAli DQ for biting Brandon's Unpopular Opinion
We’re three months in to this year’s boxing events and well it feels a little underwhelming. But will the next few months provide us anything better? Helping us discuss this is our favorite co-host Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
Lamont Peterson went on his shield this week in a grueling fight against Sergey Lipinets. We'll talk about Lamont’s career and if Sergey can make some legit noise in the welterweight division.
Oleksandr Gvozdyk is set to make first title defense this weekend in Philadelphia. Can he be the guy to beat in a wide open light-heavyweight division?
Also on tap Pulev's US debutESPN’s hard sell of Tom SchwarzRyan Garcia's returnBrandon’s Unpopular Opinion of the week
It wasn’t the fight we hope it could be, but ended up being the fight we feared it would be. We will wrap up all that was Spence vs. Garcia and what will be down the road for both.
Deontay Wilder turns down DAZN and will face Dominic Breazeale on Showtime. What does this mean for the heavyweight division?
Also on tap Conlan lacks powerFarmer keep cruisingPeterson vs. Lipinets
Is it a “50/50” fight? We’lL talk Spence vs Garcia and explain how this fight maybe closer than a lot of us thought it would be.
GGG has allied himself with DAZN and will return in June. So is this deal something, nothing or everything?
Shawn Porter looked “meh” in victory, but he really be calling out other champs after be gifted a win?
Also on tap Bivol boresTevin Farmer has a homecomingBrandon’s “Unpopular Opinion”
This week we have two title fights, where the winner could be in line for major unification bouts later this year.
Shawn Porter will defend his welterweight strap against fast rising Yordenis Ugas. I’ll explain why I calling for the upset and a champ come Saturday night in California.
While across the country Dmitry Bivol will try to separate himself from the rest of the pack at 175 as he defends his title against Joe Smith Jr in New York.
Also on Tap Lara looks oldJacobs already finding an outBrandon's "Unpopular Opinion" of the week
So about that rematch….Wilder vs. Fury 2 is now off the table. So what will future hold for these two heavyweight champs? The one and only Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com will be live all night to help us sort out this mess we should have seen coming.
After wins this weekend by Chris Eubank Jr & Anthony Dirrell, are either ready to make a major impact at 168 this year? More importantly the IBO belt is now a factor.
Saturday will mark the return of Erislandy Lara since losing his title to Jarrett Hurd in close fight last year. But at 35, what more can he offer to the junior-middleweight division?
Also on tap Sor Rungvisai-Estrada 2 is coming April 26Joe Joyce is far from being a contenderGilberto moves up to 175, but still 168 champ?Plus your calls & tweets
In a move that no one seen coming, Tyson Fury has linked up with Top Rank and ESPN. We’ll breakdown the deal and how it will affect his rematch with Deontay Wilder and also explain why some many people got in their feelings behind it.
Leo Santa Cruz returned with a victory this past weekend but didn’t increase his stock any. Who should be on his radar for his next fiht?
Another installment of “Unpopular Opinion” this week, where I will give my unbiased and unfilter opinion about boxing.
Also on Tap Brandon Rios in MexicoEubank vs. DeGaleRob Brant a lynchpin at 160
This week’s guest has a lot to say about the industry and his current promotional situation. We will welcome Vanes Martirosyan as he will give us an unfiltered take on his career and what will be next.
Upsets, knockouts and lame interviews, we will recapp last weekend’s action and play “What Makes Sense” for the winners.
Leo Santa Cruz return to the ring this weekend on FOX, while Rob Brant makes his first middleweight title defense. We will preview all of this weekends fights and tell you who will win.
Also on tap
Maidana return Gamboa will be thanking Al Commey hand injury
Kovalev is a champ again, Commey has a date with Loma and Teofimo offends some folks. We’ll recap last weekend's action and how ESPN+ isn’t going anywhere.
We welcome guest Otha Jone III. He recently signed with Matchroom Boxinng and will make his pro debut on March 9. We'll talk turning pro, linking up with Eddie Hearn and what fan should look from him in ring.
The junior-lightweights will be on display in this week as we will preview Gervonta Davis’s return and Alberto Machado headlines on DAZN. We will preview both of these cards and talk about the current state of the 130lb division.
Also on tap The “Philly Special” Mares bad eyeWhyte vs. Hearn
With Thurman's return and Alvarez/Kovalev 2, we have a lot to talk about this week. So it's only right SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz is back to drop massive boxing knowledge.
Keith Thurman's return last weekend left us with way more questions then answers. We will breakdown his performance and what makes the most sense for him next.
Is this weekend a do or die fight for Sergey Kovalev? Is Eleider Alvarez ready to separate himself from the other champs in the light-heavyweight division? A lot will be answer after the closing bell Saturday night on ESPN+. We will give our official "Fight Picks" and cover a very stacked undercard on ESPN.
Also on tap Groves retiresMunguia keeps winningWilder vs. Fury 2 is coming to Brooklyn
We're doing this week's show for the HOOD !
Should we have expected more from Pacquiao vs. Broner then what we got? We will recap the event and talk about what will happen next and more importantly what makes sense for the winners and losers.
After two years away Keith Thurman will finally make his return to the ring Saturday night in Brooklyn. What will his return mean for the welterweight division and version of will we see this weekend against Josesito Lopez?
Also on Tap Andrade vs. Saunders is comingLinares ain't it at 140Shakur Stevenson is the truth
The big fight week of 2019 is here and we talk all things Pacquiao vs. Broner. As AB is being....well AB, we'll breakdown the matchup and the undercard.
“Don’t Blink” because our guest this week is promising young bantamweight Joshua Greer Jr will be with us. After a successful 2018 signing with Top Rank getting more television exposure, what does he have planned for 2019?
How can you not be happy for Caleb Plant? We will recap his win over Jose Uzcategui and could be in store for the super-middleweight division in 2019.
Also on tap
Heavyweights Headline ESPN+ this weekend Haney is “****ing Contender” Andrade set to defend in New York
Our fight weekend of 2019 is now upon us. The fight schedule will feature a wide range of fighters, from prospects ready to make the next move to champions making title defenses and we will break it down.
Budding prospect Devin Haney looks to continue his pursuit to a world title as he faces his toughest opponent to date in South African fighter Xolisani Ndongeni. We’ll talk about this ShoBox main event, as well as the co-feature Ruben Villa who Thompson Boxing is very high on.
Jose Uzcategui is set to defend his IBF Super Middleweight title against Caleb Plant. Some say their styles will make for an ugly fight, we’ll give our take and give an official fight pick.
Plus your calls and tweets.
2019 is now here!
Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is with us all show to help bring in the first show of the year proper. Opinions vary, so Adam & Brandon will also compare notes on the their year end award winners & losers for 2018.
We’ll forecast what fights we should see, matchups that make sense and which fighters will standout in 2019. Along with trends we want to see and things we hope go far away this year.
Plus your calls, tweets and poll results through the show.
In the final show of 2018, we’ll close the year strong.
Canelo now a three division champion after folding Rocky Fielding in New York. With his next dates set in 2019, we’ll discuss what’s next for Mexico’s mega star and how it will effect the middleweight division.
The Charlo Brothers headline the first card of PBC’s new deal with FOX. But nothing has gone as planned, so we’ll talk avoided and failed drug test as we head into this weekend’s action.
Also on tap Warrington vs. FramptonWhite vs . Chisora on Showtime
It’s Canelo Fight Week! But is it just me, or does this time around feel different? We’ll breakdown his first fight in New York and moving up in weight to face Rocky Fielding.
Some say Lomachenko struggled against Jose Pedraza, while other think Pedraza was a tougher out then most thought he would be. We’ll grade Loma’s victory and wants next for him in 2019. Was Isaac Dogboe exposed and can he rebound next year?
Also on Tap Ramirez vs. Hart 2T-Mobile Arena booked already for May?HBO’s crappy swain song
Robbery or Draw? Helping us sort out the final decision that was Wilder vs. Fury is the one & only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com, who will share this insight on this heavyweight showdown.
Vasyl Lomachenko is back this weekend in New York and looking to add another belt to his growing collection. We’ll breakdown his matchup with Jose Perdraza and a notable lineup on the undercard.
Also on tap Update on Adonis Stevenson Remembering the career of Anthony MundineHBO final boxing card
The heavyweights are set to thrown down this week in Los Angles. We’ll breakdown Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury and pick an official winner. On the same night Adonis Stevenson is poised to continue his reign at light-heavyweight as he faces Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Canada.
But that isn’t the only big fight this week, as a all Australia matchup happens down under as Jeff Horn will face Anthony Mundine for country bragging rights.
Also on tap
Chocolatito injured Bivol fails to wow Crawford’s next opponent
Its Thanksgiving week so we will talk about some of the things we are thankful for this year in boxing.
Eddie Hearn came to Kansas and brought the fans an interesting card. We’ll recap Matchroom Boxing’s trip to Americas heartland and what’s next for some of the fighters who won Saturday night.
One of the last HBO cards goes down this weekend as Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA Light-Heavyweight belt against Jean Pascal. We’ll breakdown this weird matchup and how Pascal could pull off the upset.
Also on tap
Maurice Hooker Pacquiao vs. Broner Fighters missing weight
Did Oleksandr Usyk just wrap up “Fighter of the Year”? We’ll talk about his stunning knockout win over Tony Belles and what’s next for him.
This week we are joined by “West Texas Warrior” Micheal Dutchover. He looks to close out the year with another win this weekend in California. With hm finishing up his third year as a pro, we’ll get his take on now entering the prospect phase of his career and what he see’s coming in his future.
Also on tap
Hooker vs. Saucedo Juan Ma vs. Gamboa being one step closer Eddie Hearn comes to Kansas PBC schedule release
With an interesting showdown this weekend across the pond in Oleksandr Usyk vs Tony Bellew, it’s only fitting one of the brightest minds in boxing Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back with us. We’ll breakdown this cruiserweight mega fight and give our official fight picks.
This week's guest is the reigning WBA World Super Bantamweight champ Daniel Roman. He’s coming off of a TKO win over Gavin McDonnell last month. We will have him grade his performance in his third title defense, tell us who or what is next for him and share his thoughts about his fights now being on DAZN.
Also on tap World Boxing Super Series updatesJuan Ma Lopez & Gamboa set to return to the ringBerchelt vs. Machado needs to happen
Were you impressed by Daniel Jacobs? We’ll breakdown his win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko and where this places him in the middleweight division.
Mikey Garcia has dropped his IBF lightweight title, which points to his fight against Errol Spence being a done deal. We’ll share early thought on this matchup at welterweight and who’s up next for the now vacant IBF strap.
With it being Halloween, we’ll talk some of the scariest guys in boxing
Plus Matchroom Boxing coming to KansasAlberto Machado is the man at 130Your calls & Tweets
It’s episode 100 !!!! So what does that mean, more epic boxing take.
We’ll talk middleweights this week. From Rob Brant’s upset of Murata to this weekends IBF bout between Daniel Jacobs and Sergiy Derevyanchenko and then upcoming return of Jermall Charlo. The division is filled with contenders, so we’ll talk who real and who’s fake among them.
With Manny Pacquiao now officially with PBC, what does this mean for his future and how could he shake things up at 147.
Plus
Andrade bores us in title win Farmer looks sharp in And 100 episodes and counting
Terence Crawford showed us once again why he is among the best in the world “Pound 4 Pound”. We will recap Bub’s performance against a game Jose Benavidez Jr and what’s next murky welterweight division.
This week’s guest is the WBO Super Lightweight champ Maurice “Might Mo" Hooker. He set to make his first title defense against Alex Saucedo November 16 on ESPN. He’ll talk about going in to enemy territory for his title defense, why he decided not to join the World Boxing Super Series and the current state of the 140lb division.
Also on tap Weird matchups at Light-HeavyweightRamirez vs Hart 2 set for DecemberCanelo coming to DAZN
There is a ton to talk about this week in the sport of boxing, from DAZN first card in America to the second season of the World Boxing Super Series kicking off. With all of that, who better to help us sort things out than Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
But that’s not all, as famed promoter Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment is this week’s guest. We’ll talk to Lou about Sergiy Derevyanchenko’s upcoming bout with Daniel Jacobs, in what looks to be the last fight on HBO. Also get his take on the decision to do the World Boxing Super Series with Regis Prograis, Tevin Farmer with DAZN and much more.
Terence Crawford is set to make his first defense of his WBO Welterweight title against Jose Benavidez on ESPN. We’ll breakdown the fight and just how easy Terence will make things look.
Also on tap Inoue is amazingFrank Warren’s poor US TV debutMain Event coming back to NBCBrandon’s Rant of the Week
HBO Boxing is over and we shouldn’t be shocked. We’ll talk the impact of HBO getting out of the boxing business and what the future holds for the way we watch the sport.
Eddie Hearn to set to take on the US market full on with a card in Chicago this weekend on DAZN. We’ll breakdown the card and what needs to happen for Hearn and his team to get the piece of the “American Dream”.
Callum Smith mopped George Grove in the World Boxing Super Series Super-Middleweight finale. Is he now the man to beat at 168? Is Groves washed now?
Plus Linaires returnShields vs Hammer is offLet the build up begin for Wilder vs Fury
Philly is in the building this week, as we welcome Jesse “Hollywood” Hart to the show. We’ll talk about his string of recent KO’s, the rematch with Gilberto Ramirez and his thoughts on the current state of the super-middleweight division.
Speaking of the super-middleweight division, the finale in the World Boxing Super Series Season 1 is finally here. After what seemed to be a entirety, Groves vs. Smith matchup is here this Saturday. We’ll talk the fight and give an official pick.
Also the latest on Victor Ortiz arrest and rather or not his fight this weekend with John Molina still will go down.
Plus Joshua scores KO but shows holesLoma return date setGamboa, Juan Ma Lopez showdown a step closer
Another close fight. I’ll give my take on the scoring of Canelo vs GGG 2 and what should be next for both.
Oscar De La Hoya wrote a open letter to fans. Well read on air and decide if he was hating or speaking the truth.
Anthony Joshua make a title defense against Alexander Povetkin. I’ll explain to you why this is a much more dangerous fight then what most think.
Plus
Floyd & Manny must br broke Amir Khan shutout again David Benavidez test positive ESPN land Alvarez vs. Kovalev 2
If you haven’t heard there’s big fight this weekend in Las Vegas. It’s not a rematch folks, it’s a grudge match now Saturday night between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and GGG for the middleweight crown. With it being a big fight week, you know Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will be with us all night. But we're not alone we call on one of titans of this boxing industry, Douglas Fischer the Editor in Chief of the “Boxing Bible” The Ring Magazine will join us to give his take on this epic encounter.
Does Danny Garcia have a legit beef? After losing a close fight against Shawn Porter for the WBC Welterweight, Danny is salty and I can’t blame. We’ll talk the confusing state of the division and how all of this is Keith Thurman fault.
Plus
Superfly 3 recap Amir Khan’s chin is still suspect Frank Warren is coming to America Drunk fighters
Two big fight cards this week that we get to channel flip on Saturday night.
HBO will present the third installment of the “Superfly” fight series. Juan Estrada will face Felipe Orucuta in a WBC eliminator, while Donnie Nietes and Aston Palicte will fight for the vacant WBO strap. But the fight that maybe the fight of the night is Kazuto Ioka vs. McWilliams Arroyo. We’ll breakdown these fights and pick the winners.
But that’s not all on Saturday, since Keith Thurman is retired his WBC welterweight belt is now free. Oddly enough the last two guys he fought will fought each other for it. We’ll talk the matchup of Shawn Porter vs. Danny Garcia and how the welterweight division will look after the fight.
Plus Amir Khan is back and free to watch...but will we?Ryan Garcia was humble in victoryJermain Taylor needs helpBrandon’s Rant of the Week
Isaac Dogboe made extreme short work of Hidenori Otake in his first title defense. But now the question is who will dare step in the ring with him next at 122lbs? We’ll talk about the Junior Featherweight division and the options that are out there.
Puerto Rico’s next big star? Jose Pedraza is trying to be and he helped his stake to this claim by knocking off Ray Beltran in their WBO Lightweight title bout. But does Jose have what it takes to top Vasyl Lomachenko?
Plus Mikaela Mayer is more than just a pretty faceRyan Garcia is coming to Facebook WatchCurtis Harper played career suicide
So we will get a big heavyweight title this year, just not the one we expected coming in to 2018. We’ll talk and share early thoughts on Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury and as well what the heavyweight landscape could look like at years end.
This week we get two title fight from Top Rank on ESPN. We’ll breakdown the matchup of Ray Beltran vs. Jose Pedraza for Beltran’s WBO lightweight belt and Isaac Dogboe making the first defense of his WBO Junior Featherweight title against Hidenori Otake.
Plus… Canelo vs. GGG undercard is stackedWorld Boxing Super Series gets another weight classPlus your calls & tweets
I know a lot of people are clowning Golden Boy Boxing after their event on Facebook Watch over the weekend. We’ll tell you why there is far more good than bad for Golden Boy to be happy about after the first streaming card.
This weeks guest is undefeated prospect Mario Barrios. He is coming off of his win live on Showtime a few weeks ago. We’ll talk title shots and how so early in his career how he’s dealing with the haters.
Plus
Tyson Fury’s return
DAZN first US card set
Top Rank in Atlantic City
Upset? Yes, it was Sergey Kovalev suffered a bad KO to Eleider Alvarez. The one and only Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com was there in Atlantic City and will tell us energy in the arena after the surprising finish.
This week’s guest maybe the calmest man in boxing today, Tom Loeffler will join us. He’s got the third installment of Hollywood Fight Night this week and some rematch in September he’s been working. So he’ll share his thoughts on building his stable at 360 Promotions and continuous build up to mega fight that is #CaneloGGG2.
But we’re not done there this week. He’ll knock you out and dance like no one is looking. The young star Teofimo Lopez will be with us. He’ll give us an update on his hand post-surgery, when he hopes to back in ring and how he’s dealing with being one of premier faces of Top Rank Boxing.
Also on tap PBC does poor ratings for awful cardGolden Boy debut on Facebook WatchTevin Farmer brings the gold back to the USA
We have two major title fights in the light-heavyweight division this weekend and the promoter behind them will join us. Main Events CEO Kathy Duva is back with us to talk Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol vs. Isaac Chilemba on HBO this Saturday, plus Main Events deal with Facebook Watch.
We named apart of our “25 at 25” list at Punch2TheFace.com, super-lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios will join us as well. Fresh off of his stoppage win over Jose Roman, we’ll talk about the fight and what’s up next for him
Mikey Garcia captured another belt at lightweight and remained undefeated. But is he biting off too much in wanting to move up 12 pounds and fight Errol Spence at welterweight?
Plus Wilder vs Fury? Yes Please!Berto vs AlexanderTervin Farmer going to Australia to face Dib
Oleksandr Usyk put on a masterclass the past weekend in Russia. Now let the debate begin where he belongs in the “Pound for Pound” rankings and among the greatest cruiserweights of all-time. More importantly, who makes the most sense for him next.
Maybe we jumped the gun a bit too early on Jamie Munguia. We’ll breakdown his fight with Liam Smith, both the good and the bad. And no....we won't compare him to Mike Tyson.
Mikey Garcia and Robert Easter Jr. will unify lightweight belts this weekend in Los Angles. We’ll give Fight Picks and breakdown how the fight will play out.
Also on tap Dillian Whyte vs Joseph ParkerWBSS Season 2Promotors not supporting their fighters Like what we are doing? Chip in a few dimes over at our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/P2TFRadio. Thank you for your on going support.
Is Manny Pacquiao back? After his stoppage win over Lucas Matthysse, the question is can this version on Manny do anything against the other top welterweights in the world. We’ll name opponents and tell you what makes sense for him next.
Our guest this week is super middleweight Lanell Bellows. He’ll get a chance to be in his first title bout this weekend down in Memphis. We’ll talk about this fight, where he sees himself in the division and life in Mayweather Promotions.
Regis Prograis stacked his claim to being the top dog at 140 after winning down in his home town of New Orleans this weekend. But did he silence all the doubter or is there more questions that will need to be answered in the World Boxing Super Series?
The Cruiserweight finale of Season 1 of the World Boxing Super Series will finally come to a end this weekend. We have waited for months now and Oleksandr Usyk vs. Murat Gassiev is here. Official fight picks and keys to victory, as we head into this monumental bout for all the belts.
Teofimo Lopez is legit and we will sing his praise after another fantastic performance even with a broken hand.
Jamie Munguia looks to build upon his buzz from this spring. Sadly Liam Smith's face may have to be punched repeatedly for that to happen. We’ll talk keys to victory for both in this 154lb title bout this weekend.
Also this week Teofimo Lopez is awesomeShobox this FridayDAZN deal and fight dates
After a week off we’re back to talk boxing and joining us this week is Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
The checks have cleared and we will have a fight in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. So who has more left in their tank at this point Manny Pacquiao or Lucas Matthysee? We’ll discuss the keys to victory for both men and what could be to come for the winner.
Is Regis Prograis the best at 140 right now? We will debate his claim to the lightweight throne ahead of his bout this Saturday in New Orleans and where Jose Ramirez plays in to all of this.
Also on tap
James DeGale drops his belt
Danny O’Connor goes to the hospital
Oliver McCall still fighting at 53
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Slow few weeks here for boxing fans, so we’ll get caught on a few things this week.
Vergil Ortiz Jr maybe the least hyped of Golden Boy’s young roster. But now after another win in his first headlining event on ESPN, Vergil seems to be ready for stardom.
Miguel Berchelt smashed a under gunned Jonathan Barros down in Mexico this past weekend. At 26 and seemingly improving, is there anyone at 130 that can challenge him?
DAZN is bringing MMA along with boxing to its streaming service. I’ll explain why it will still not be worth the money.
Plus your calls, tweets and all other boixing news
Errol Spence Jr did what we all thought he would do, crush a lesser opponent. But who will be the one to dethrone him from his current perch on top of the welterweight division?
So are we doing this or what? Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse is still a bit in the air. We talk about what needs to happen in order for this fight to happen in July.
Plus Claressa Shields challenging for another beltMore fights on ESPN+WBC on their bullshit….again
After nearly a year away Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr returns to the ring on June 30. He will join us to talk about his return bout with Melvin Russell later this month and how he fits in the current landscape of the light-heavyweight division.
Terence Crawford looks to be a force at 147 after picking apart Jeff Horn. But will the politics of boxing prevent him from getting the big matchups we want at welterweight? Speak of Crawford vs Horn, we’ll talk about the performance of the ESPN+ app for its first major streaming test.
Now we can’t talk welterweight division without naming Errol Spence Jr in the convo. He will make a mandatory defense this weekend down in Dallas on Showtime. While Austin Trout proved again to be a tough out, Jermell Charlo was able to get the win. Is Jermell Charlo the best at 154 or does a fight with Jarrett Hurd need to happen next.
Also on tap Leo Santa Cruz wins and calls out Gary Russell JrDeal or No Deal, the sagas that are Wilder vs. Joshua and GGG vs. CaneloDavid Haye retiresTyson Fury ReturnsBenavidez gives money back to Arum
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With a full fight week ahead of us, the one and only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is with us again.
With over 25 years in boxing, President and CEO of Star Boxing Joe DeGuardia knows what he is doing. He'll join us to talk about whats in the works for Star Boxing, the return of Joe Smith Jr and get his thoughts on some of the current trends in boxing today.
Terence Crawford starts his march to becoming #1 in a new weight class this Saturday. Will Jeff Horn pose any sort of issues for him in Las Vegas this weekend?
After two and half years away from the ring, Tyson Fury is set to start his comeback. What should we except to see from in him his return and how can he become a major player again in the heavyweight division?
Abner Mares and Leo Santa Cruz are set for a rematch Saturday night in Los Angles on Showtime. With not much buzz from the boxing community, is this fight unfairly flying under the radar?
Also on tap
We have a Charlo Brother in action this week and we appreciate that 360 Promotions putting on the second show Diego De La Hoya, real or still too early to tell?
With champions losing and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez suspend, is Golden Boy Boxing in trouble? Well their matchmaker Robert Diaz will come to tell us why GB is still in great shape despite a few bumps in the road.
Also joining us will be Lamont Sullivan of 4 Champs Promotions. Him and his partners are working hard to showcase some of the Midwest boxing talent.
Plus Naoya Inoue gains another title and catches another bodyWBC punking Luis NeryLoma injuredGeorge St. Groves cleared
Another draw and Badou Jack has no one to blame but himself. We’ll talk Adonis Stevenson vs Jack and how it doesn’t help clear the picture at 175.
Gary Russell Jr showed he is a special fighter……when active as he was able to get past a game Joseph Diaz over the weekend. Should we look to see him again in 2018 and if so against who?
Plus….
We’ll talk drug test and testing
More fights coming to ESPN+
And your calls and tweets
Since we had issues with the original show Wednesday night we had to come back and do it right !
So I’m bringing back the portion of the show that was missed.
Is the this the weekend we are done with Adonis Stevenson? He’ll defend his WBC Light-Heavyweight title against Badou Jack in Toronto on Showtime Saturday night. We’ll preview the fight and make Fight Picks. Also the same night the unicorn of boxing, Gary Russell Jr will make his one sighting a year against Joseph “JoJo” Diaz. Will Diaz have the punching power to keep Russell off of him?
With loses by Linares and Ali last week, Canelo suspended after a failed drug test and both JoJo Diaz and Lucas Matthysse underdogs in there up coming bouts, we ask the question is Golden Boy Boxing in “Promoters Hell”?
Plus your calls & tweets
It's hard to not call Vasyl Lomachenko the #1 fighter Pound for Pound in the sport today. We'll review his gritty performance against Jorge Linares and what could next for him. Speaking of Linares, the amount of heart he showed in a loss can’t be discounted. We’ll talk about how he didn’t quit and how there are still a lot good fight left in him.
Who is the brightest prospect in boxing today? With the likes of Lopez, Stevenson, Haney, Garcia and others we will talk who has the best chance to be the face of boxing in the next five years.
Is Golden Boy Promotions in “Boxing Hell”? Canelo on the shelve, Linares and Ali lost this past weekend, how many L’s can the company take before they fall?
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Big “Drama Show”? Not really, we’ll recap GGG vs. Vanes and now what should be next the Gennady.
Vasyl Lomachenko will move up in weight again and challenge another champion. This time around it will be Jorge Linares who will defend his WBO Junior Lightweight title in New York. Can the naturally large Linares oppose his will on Loma? Or will we see another fighter crumble under the pressure from Vasyl and quit? We’ll will discuss and give an official fight pick.
It seems like forever since Sadam Ali fought. Now facing a late replacement in Jamie Munguia, will Ali’s title run be short lived?
Plus
Tony Bellew showed it wasn’t a fluke
Is Mikey Garcia about to commit career suicide
Your calls and Tweets
Despite all that has went on, we will have fights this Cinco De Mayo weekend and to help us sort it all out is Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com. We will explain why GGG vs. Vanes will not be as bad as some think it will be and breakdown the fights going down from SoCal this weekend.
Former Olympian and one of the hottest prospects in the game Shakur Stevenson will join us. He says he’s the #1 prospect out there today and after claiming another win this past weekend it’s hard to doubt him. We’ll chat about his career progression and how he’s handling the hype.
Is a star born in Isaac Dogboe? After stopping Jessie Magdaleno and capturing the WBO belt, a new world has opened up for the undefeated fighter from Ghana. We talk fight options and if he is ready for stardom that is infront of him.
Daniel Jacobs won this past weekend, but still lacking sizzle. What will it take for him to be the star Eddie Hearn hopes he will be?
Plus your calls and tweets.
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Knockouts were a plenty this past weekend with Amir Khan, Gervonta Davis and Jermall Charlo all came up big. We’ll talk about what should be next fo these winners.
Adrien Broner was well Adrien Broner. His draw with Jessie Vargas earn him another day in the spotlight, but when will boxing get tired of his antics?
Big fight weekend in Philadelphia with Top Rank airing on ESPN on Saturday. Jessie Magdaleno defends his WBO Junior Featherweight title against Isaac Dogboe in the main event. Also featured on the card will be Bryant Jennings vs Joey Dawejko in heavyweight tilt, Jesse Hart and Shakur Stevenson.
Also on tap...
Is Nonito Donaire’s career a wrap?
Adonis Stevenson vs Badou Jack goes to Toronto
Daniel Jacobs fight week is among us...men
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Is it another win or go home scenario for Adrien Broner this weekend? One of the most polarizing fighter in the sport today heads to Brooklyn this weekend to face up with Jessie Vargas. We will breakdown the fight and what a win will do for either man.
After a delay Jermall Charlo vs. Hugo Centeno in middleweight bout. Will Charlo continue his path to greatness in the middleweight division or can Centeno pull out an upset.
Also on tap Amir Khan will be the first fight on the ESPN+ App this weekendPacquiao and Roach no longer a thing?Tyson Fury set to return June 9 Like what we are doing? Chip in a few dimes over at our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/P2TFRadio. Thank you for your on going support.?
Jarrett Hurd has emerged as star after defeating Erislandy Lara. So let the debate begin of who win Hurd vs. Jermell Charlo in what is a must see attraction in the junior middleweight division.
This week are guest is Max Ornelas. This 19 year old is one of hot prospects in the sport and one of the faces of Roy Jones Jr Boxing. He’ll to us about his upcoming matchup versus last week’s guest Tony Lopez on 4/20 in Las Vegas.
Plus…..
How awful is it to watch a James DeGale fight?
Preview of Francisco Vargas vs. Rod Salka
The ongoing saga that is May 5
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Are we heading for a heavyweight collision? The legendary Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com's is with us to break down the title picture in the heavyweight division and how Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua may play out.
Two interesting title fights headline this weekends action. Adam and Brandon will give their take on Hurd vs. Lara to see who is the top dog at 154. As well Truax vs. DeGale 2, will James show he was just having an off night in their first fight or is Caleb the truth?
Bantamweight Tony Lopez will join us to talk about his upcoming bout 4/20 on beIN against Max Ornelas. These two promising bantamweight will face up to see who will be the face of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing.
Plus...
ESPN + App and Amir Khan
David Price's awful chin
Your calls and Tweets @snboxing@brandonp2tf
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This week is all about the heavyweights.
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker are set to clash in a title unification bout over in the UK. We’ll preview this monster matchup and give official fight picks.
Dillion White staked his claim in the heavyweight hierarchy by destroying a poor looking Lucas Browne. Is Deontay Wilder next or a rematch with Joshua? We’ll discuss his place and what the heavyweight division could look like at the end of week.
Canelo is temporarily suspended by the Neveda State Athletic Commission and has a hearing April 10. Is there anyway this fight with him and GGG doesn’t happen?
Plus your calls and Tweet
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Jose Ramirez looks to be a star in the making following his impressive win over Amir Imam. We’ll talk about his WBC title win and who should be next for him.
So ESPN is planning a ESPN+ app and will feature more boxing including Jeff Horn vs. Terence Crawford title fight. Could this be the new way we watch boxing?
Some like it, some don’t but HBO will air Dillian Whyte vs Lucas Browne this Saturday. While most don’t see the bigger picture, I’ll explain what HBO and Eddie Hearn are laying the ground work for.
Garcia gets another in another weight class, Scott Quigg is a chunky baby boy & Oscar Valdez is just awesome. We’ll recap last weekends fights and what we would like to see from the winners and losers.
The every changing 140 lb division will crown another titleist this weekend as Jose Ramirez will face Don King’s last hope for a champion uAmir Inam. We’ll preview the fight and breakdown some other names apart of the undercard.
Also on tap Loma vs Linaires is a done dealPacquiao vs Matthysse in Malaysia?Sergey Kovalev vs Marcus Browne, sounds violent Plus your calls and tweets
Deontay Wilder shut us up, but will gutty win over Luis Ortiz finally get us closed to unification bout with Anthony Joshua?
Sergey Kovalev and Dmitry Bivol both dominate in their wins Saturday night, so are they path to meet up this summer?
Blaming bad meat, the tell of Mexican fighter and their livestock.
Plus Andre Dirrell’s career is donePreview of Valdez vs. Quigg on ESPN Will Mikey Garcia gain another title in San Antonio Manny Pacquiao says “nah” to Alvarado, but maybe to Mikey & Lucas Your calls and Tweets as wel
With tons of fights to recap and preview, it’s only right Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com joins us.
Super Fly 2 delivered as promised with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai emerging as a star in the sport. We’ll talk on what’s next for him and other big winners Donnie Nietes and McWilliams Arroyo .
Sergey Kovalev looked like the “The Krusher” of old in November in recapturing his WBO title. He’ll face relatively unknown Igor Mikhalkin this Saturday night live on HBO from the theater at MSG. But the fight that may steal the show is the co-feature of the night where Dmitry Bivol defends his WBA title Sullivan Barrera. We’ll give our official fight picks and breakdowns of both bouts.
But wait, there’s even more boxing on Saturday. While HBO is in Manhattan, Showtime will be in Brooklyn with the WBC Heavyweight Deontay Wilder. How suhould he approach his toughest test to date in Luis Ortiz? Adam and I will explain our strategies for victory for both and our official fight picks.
Plus your calls and tweets
Two of boxing top business minds join the program this week. Kathy Duva, the CEO of Main Events joins to talk Sergey Kovalev as he is set to return to MSG on March 3 on HBO. We will also touch on Sullivan Barrera vs Dmitry Bivol that will be the co-feature that night and how vocal Barrera has been in recent months about money offered for fights.
But wait there's more ! Tom Loeffer the man of many promotions of 360 Promotion, will call to talk this weekends "Super Fly 2" card on HBO and he'll share his thoughts on the matchups and the continuous of growth the division and popularity it is experiencing. Plus some news on Canelo vs. GGG 2 and his latest venture in 360 Promotions as well.
Beltran became champ, Groves hurts shoulder in WBSS, Garcia floors Rios and Kenny Porter let Shawn out pass his curfew on Saturday night. We’ll recap last weeks action and what’s next for the winners and losers.
Plus your calls and tweets throughout the show
Sexual battery, DUI, retirement, boxing has had a interesting week.
We’ll talk Adrien Broner’s latest arrest down in Atlanta and Omar Figueroa’s DUI and how their bout could be question.
Roy Jones Jr had hi final bout last week and it was pretty sad. We’ll recap it and if this was truly the last time we see him in ring.
Interesting weekend of fight across the globe. From George Groves vs Chris Eubank Jr in the World Boxing Super Series to the return of Victor Ortiz on FOX. We talk about all the cards and give our official fight picks.
Plus with is being Valentine Day, we’ll tell you hope in boxing should be ready for heartbreak.
And as always your talks and tweets.
The World Boxing Super Series delivered once again, this time Gassiev and Dorticos put on another classic. We'll recap the fight and preview what is to come in the cruiserweight final in May.
Gilbert "Zurdo" Ramirez made us proud Saturday night stopping Habib Ahmed and retaining his WBO belt. Did this win wet your appetite to see him against fellow champs at 168?
Please stop comparing Jerwin Ancajas to Manny Pacquiao. I’ll explain how this link will hider and not help Ancajas grow as a fighter.
Plus Roy Jones “final” fight this weekendMiguel Berchelt title defensePovetkin vs Price getting booked
Boxing's 2018 schedule is getting into full swing, so it's only right SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz joins me to talk things out.
Is Lucas Matthysse done a top level fighter? After his performance Saturday night, we’ll give our take on what's next for the “Machine”.
With the rematch now being made official, who will need to make the adjustments to make sure we have a clear cut winner this timeGGG or Canelo?
Plus: World Boxing Super Series continues on.Jorge Linares eyes a mega matchup with Loma.Top Rank holds its first card of 2018 with Gilberto Ramirez headlining. Twitter @SNBoxing and @BrandonP2TF
Best at 147? Errol Spence Jr. has made this a hot button topic in boxing after convincing win Saturday night over Lamont Peterson. We’ll recap the fight and handicap the welterweight division for 2018.
Robert Easter may picked up a split decision win over Javier Fortuna, but he didn’t look good doing it. Has Easter already reached his ceiling? And does he matchup with the other titlist in the lightweight division.
This weeks guest is middleweight Caleb Plant. He'll be fighting on FOX in a few weeks as he looks to go from prospect to contender in 2018.
Jorge Linares will defend his WBA title in the first card of 2018 for HBO. We will talk about his bout against Mercito Gesta come Saturday night. As well give some thoughts on Lucas Matthysse as he return to the ring against Tewa Kiram.
Showtime announced its lineup for the first half of 2018. We'll go over the highs and lows of the bouts and what we should keep an eye out for.
Boxing gets back in full swing for 2018 with Errol Spence Jr versus Lamont Peterson live on Showtime this weekend. We will breakdown the matchup, along with the undercard bouts and give official fight picks.
Injury to Sergey Lipinets puts a pause on his bout versus Mikey Garcia. We will talk how the delay could effect both fighters.
Plus we’ll talk about Joshua vs. Parker being made official, Claressa Shields unable to stop an IHOP waitress and much more.
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With every year in boxing we get young hungry fighters who are ready to take on the world. 2018 will not be ant different and here at Punch 2 The Face Radio we plan on shining some light on these fighters.
This week we will be joined by Devin “The Dream” Haney. He’s under, 18-0 and shows a champion glow. We will talk to him about the hot start to his career and being on Showtime next month.
We will also be joined by Daniel Biaz who is looking to make a push in 2018. That will start when he headlines a card 1/20 down in San Antonio.
As well we will take calls on who are the young prospects you are high on in 2018.
With every year in boxing we get young hungry fighters who are ready to take on the world. 2018 will not be ant different and here at Punch 2 The Face Radio we plan on shining some light on these fighters.
This week we will be joined by Devin “The Dream” Haney. He’s under, 18-0 and shows a champion glow. We will talk to him about the hot start to his career and being on Showtime next month.
We will also be joined by Daniel Biaz, he's super welterweight out of Texas. He looks make push in 2018 and that will start on 1/20 when he headlines a card in San Antonio.
As well we will take calls on who are the young prospects you are high on in 2018.
2017 is now over, which means it is award time. The legendary Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join us as name the winners and some losers in this year’s Punch 2 The Face Radio Award Extravaganza.
We will have a wide range of awards to hand out after another outstanding year in boxing.
This year’s awards include Trainer of the YearUpset of the YearFunny Name, Hell of Fighter-International Fighter of the YearWe’re Done Here AwardFighter of the YearThe inaugural Adrien Broner Award, trust us you will love it . And a whole lot more from some of the best and the worst in 2017.
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Is Billy Joe Saunders that dude? All he did was go into David Lemieux's home in Canada and give him that work for 12 rounds. We'll talk about the fight and what could be lurking in both men's future in the middleweight division in 2018.
Sergey Kovalev and Sullivan Barrera will fight in March in MSG in New York. Just not against each other. I'll explain all of the moving parts at 175 and how Main Events is the real winner in all this.
Plus
Mikey Garcia is moving up in weight again More poor match making by PBC Wilder vs Ortiz may get booked....again Plus your calls and Tweets
Quitting? Who seen that coming from Guillermo Rigondeaux? We’ll recap his efforts Saturday night and what I see next for him.
As for Vaseline Lomachenko, did this win put him number one “Pound for Pound”? We’ll debate this and talk about who out there can challenge him in 2018.
A major middleweight showdown happens in Canada this week, with Billy Joe Saunders defending his title on the road against David Lemieux. This looks to be the classic “boxer” vs. “puncher”matchup, will breakdown their bout and give an official pick.
Also on tap Orlando Salido calling it a careerTevin Farmer getting screwedTyson Fury clearedJeff Horn’s first title defense Plus your calls at 929-477-3165
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No Brandon isn't bitter about Cotto's loss, but damn sad about. Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will either console Brandon or make feel awful. We will give closing thoughts on Miguel Cotto career and where he ranks among the greats. Both guys will breakdown how Sadam Ali won and what could be in his future and how Golden Boy may be the biggest winner from Saturday.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux goes down this Saturday in New York. Two of the most skilled boxers in the game today will goes toe to toe. The guys will break how these two match up and give their official fights picks.
HBO will also air a card Saturday night featuring Orlando Salido vs. Miguel Roman in what should be an all out war. On the same bill Tevin Farmer will challenge for his first world title and Francisco Vargas will look to bounce back from his first loss.
"SuperFly 2" to is set for Feb. 24 with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs Juan Franciso Estrada in Inglewood, CA on HBO. The fellas will tell you why it will be awesome and a early must see in 2018.
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After retiring Robert Gurrero, what next for Omar Figueroa? He will tell us tonight live on air what his plans are for 2018.
It comes to a end this week, Miguel Cotto's final figth week is here. We'll talk about this Saturday's last bout against Sadam and breakdown how they matchup. Will also talk about some of the highlights of Miguel's career and what we will miss most.
Is "the Krusher" back? After handing Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and capturing the WBO belt is Sergey Kovalev back to being the best figther at 175?
Also Steve "2 Pound" Forbes will join us in are final hour. After a nearly 20 career in the ring, Steve readys himself to enter in the promoting. We will talk his career and how he sees todays fighters and as well what he is looking for in fighters he promotes. 2poundsports.com
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After retiring Robert Gurrero, what next for Omar Figueroa? He will tell us tonight live on air what his plans are for 2018.
It comes to a end this week, Miguel Cotto's final figth week is here. We'll talk about this Saturday's last bout against Sadam and breakdown how they matchup. Will also talk about some of the highlights of Miguel's career and what we will miss most.
Is "the Krusher" back? After handing Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and capturing the WBO belt is Sergey Kovalev back to being the best figther at 175?
Also Steve "2 Pound" Forbes will join us in are final hour. After a nearly 20 career in the ring, Steve readys himself to enter in the promoting. We will talk his career and how he sees todays fighters and as well what he is looking for in fighters he promotes. 2poundsports.com
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Big fight week for Sergey Kovalev after suffering a KO loss and looking to show he’s still dominate in the light-heavyweight division. Who better to talk his return bout this Saturday against Vyacheslav Sharbranskyy than his promoter Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events. We will get her thoughts on his return, new trainer and mindset following his bouts with Andre Ward. Also touch on Sullivan Barrera who looks to be a win away from a title fight and Vaughn Alexander who is ready for the big names in the middleweight division.
Should we be surprised David Haye is hurt and has to postpone his rematch with Tony Bellew? We’ll dive in to this and if we really need to see this fight again.
Plus J Rock beating Ishe, Frampton struggling a bit and calls and tweets.
Impressed by last weekend’s fights?
Jacobs vs. Arias lacked, Miller didn’t show much pop and Beterbiev was boring. We will recap these fights and what should be next for the fighter involved.
Mark Kriegel getting pulled by Teddy Atlas live on air made us all feel weird
Will preview a must win bout for both parties when Julian “J-Rock” Williams vs. Ishe Smith that will sadly air on Bounce TV. Plus previews of stay busy fights for Carl Frampton and Anthony Darrell.
And why is Oscar DeLa Hoya talking “select training” and Conor McGregor?
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Brandon's voice is back and so is SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz. Both will be put to use this week as we have a lot to cover.
The heavyweight division is hot right now and all the talk is about Wilder vs. Joshua. These two are at the top of the mountain, so will they finally meet in 2018 and how will it play out? And where does the wild card, Tyson Fury fit into all this?
Shawn Porter beat a game Adrian Granados, he's now Keith Thurman's mandatory for the WBC strap. He’s willing to sit out until he gets his title fight, will this become a trend in boxing?
Plus we will talk Dmitry Bivol's showcase win on HBO and where his place maybe in a wide open Light-Heavyweight division in 2018.
With previews of this week's cards Daniel Jacobs vs Luis Arias on HBO, in what will be truly entertaining middleweight fightTop Rank on ESPN featuring a bout for the vacant IBF Light-Heavyweight belt and intriguing Jr. Welterweight match-up of Jose Ramirez vs. Mike Reed.
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After being a last week sick, Brandon is back and has a lot to get caught up on in boxing.
How about this wacky heavyweight division? Anthony Joshua beats a late replacement last weekend. But failed to shine or impress us.Deontay Wilder has a rematch this weekend versus Bermane Stiverne. While he claims he not "looking past him, just looking through him", could Wilder be falling into an upset trap?Tyson Fury looks to been given the green light to return to boxing. What if anything can he still offer to the division? Also on tap..... Why is Jesus Soto Karass still fighting and more importantly, why we will watchEddie Hearn will make his promotional debut on HBO this weekendAnd always your calls at 929-477-3165 and Tweets @BrandonP2TF
It's been one year since the relaunch of Punch 2 The Face Radio and this week we celebrate!
Main Events has a beast on their hands in Vaughn "The Animal" Alexander. He is our guest this week as he talks about his recent win over Elvin Ayala and his plans to takeover the middleweight division in 2018.
But also have some boxing to talk about after this weekend stacked triple header at 154. Can we trust in Hurd? Are the Charlo’s Bros ready to truly take over boxing? Lara is boring but can anyone figure him out at 154?
Also on tap Thurman looked shook when setting on site with SpencePulev injured and Takam is in vs. Joshua nowSpence vs Peterson is now official and I hate it Plus your calls at 929-477-3165
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Fighters are bust people and we understand. So after missing last weeks show, Austin “No Doubt” Trout is on this week. This guy’s resume is pretty damn stacked he’s looking too added to it this weekend against Jarrett Hurd in 154 title fight.
Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares are fighting on FOX Saturday…just not against each other. Will break down how wins from both could lead to a showdown in early 2018.
154lb division will be on full display on Showtime as well this weekend. Will go more in-depth on Hurd vs. Trout and give official picks for Charlo vs. Lubin and Lara vs. Gausha.
Miguel Cotto vs. Sadam Ali is going to happen. How did we come to all this and shoudl we watch? I'll give a pure honest take on Cotto fairwell bout.
Also on tap…. Chris Eubank Jr. could be legitJessie Magdaleno out of Nov. 11 boutWho should get voted in the this year hall of fame
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Fall is here so this week's show is our " Fall Fight Extravaganza". The one and only Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com is back on air to help preview some of the more interesting bouts happening in the coming months.
But wait, that's not all.....
Top rated super welterweight "No Doubt" Austin Trout will be a guest as he is scheduled in a featured bout of loaded tripleheader on Showtime next week. He'll face young champion Jarrett Hurd for the IBF strap. He will give his thoughts on the match-up, how he's stayed focused in his year layoff and also help us handicap the stacked 154 division.
Also joining us will be the VP of Boxing Operations for Top Rank Carl Moretti. Top Rank has busy a 2017 and don't look for that to stop as the year draws to a end. Carl will talk Loma vs. Rigo, Jessie Magdaleno's next fight, the rise of Oscar Valdez and much more.
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2017 has been the year of retirement for many of our favorite fighters. This week we give a "touching" fair well to Andre Ward after he announced his retirement from boxing.
This week's guest is James Dominguez, who is one of host of "The Punchline" along with Kelly Pavlik. We talk about how their show came about and it's growing success. Will also get his thoughts some of today's top stories in boxing.
I will also recap the fights from this past week and as always your calls & tweets.
Really? Las Vegas judges ruin another great fight for all of us fans. This show is where you the boxing fans can rant about what you saw and how you scored Canelo vs. GGG. From the action inside the the ring, to the questionable scoring giving us a draw.
Top Rank is back on ESPN this week with and interesting card showcasing featherweight Oscar Valdez as he defends his WBO belt. As well a fight that should be highly entertaining at 168lb between Gilberto Ramirez versus Jessie Hart for Ramirez's WBO belt.
And as always your calls and tweets
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It’s another major fight week in a amazing 2017 boxing calendar, so you know SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz is in the house to talk the fight game with us.
Superfly was everything and more this past weekend. Brandon and Adam will breakdown the match-up of Cuadras vs. Estrada and if the judges got the score right. Did Naoya Inoue do enough to have the American fans wanting to see more of him? And do we have a true changing of the guard with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai stopping Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez?
In a fight that has been 2 years in the making, Canelo vs. GGG will finally happen this weekend. We will give our keys to victory for both fighters and as well give our official Fight Picks. We will also tell you what fights on the undercard to look for.
Also on tap
The other titleholder in the middleweight division, Billy Joe Saunders will also be in action this weekend. He defends his belt against Willie Monroe and hopes he wins and gets the Canelo vs. GGG winner. World Boxing Super Series has kicked off and Oleksandr Usyk is scary man Broner was being Broner in Vegas this weekend.
Tweet questions to @SNBoxing & @BrandonP2TF or Call in at 929-477-3165
Six of of best Junior Bantamweights in the world will be featured in this week's "Superfly" card live from California. We'll talk about each fight and how this could be a redemption weekend for Roman "Chocolattio" Gonzalez.
The World Boxing Super Series kicks off this weekend with Oleksnadr Usyk defending his WBO Cruiserweight title against Marco Huck in Berlin. Is this Usyk tournament to lose?
Also on tap.... Are you hyped for the return of Peter Quillin this weekend?Benavidez vs. Gavril fight Friday for vacant 168, but can either make noise at Super-Middleweight?The Mexican Icon/Lgend Antonio Margarito just keeps winning, but a is trilogy with Cotto realalisticPlease you tweets, emails and call
For the final time Mayweather vs. McGregor will be talked about on the show. The outcome The future for bothAnd does this end the Boxing vs. MMA talk? Miguel Cotto battered Kamegai for 12 rounds in California Saturday night. He maintains his storied career will end this year, so who should fight in final bout?
Also on tap Is Badou Jack ready to be a major player at 175?Gervonta Davis loss his belt on he scale & looked "meh" in ring. Is he more Broner then Mayweather?Top Rank & ESPN are now linked up for the next 4 years. I'll who this deal helps and hurts in boxing.plus your calls, tweets & emails
Fresh off of his trip to Nebraska, SaturdayNightBoxing.com's own Adam Abramowitz (@SNBoxing) is back with us. He will tell us about the sights and sounds he witness while covering Crawford vs. Indongo. We'll talk about what is next for Terence Crawford now that he owns all the belts at 140 and share our thoughts on some of the fighters apart of the under card.
Our guest this week is Donovan Craig, who is one of the contributing writers for "The Bittersweet Science: Fifteen Writers in the Gym, in the Corner and at Ringside". He talks with us about how he became apart of this project and some of his experiences in the gym training with some of the greats in boxing.
Miguel Cotto will one of his final bouts this weekend in California against Yoshihiro Kamegai. We will debate this matchup and where Cotto should stand after a win this weekend.
There is another fight card this weekend in Las Vegas, don't know if you heard. We will talk about some of the scheduled bouts and if this event will have any impact on the sport of boxing.
Plus your calls, tweets and emails.
Back from vacation and ready for a big fight weekend. Joining the show this week as co-host is Seamus McNally (@SeamusMcNally13).
We will break this weeks mega bout to crown an undisputed champion at 140lbs as Terence Crawford will face Julius Indongo live on ESPN Saturday night. Both men will walk in the ring with two belts each and undefeated records, so who will walk out with all four and still undefeated? Plus will we tell you who to look out for on a pretty stacked undercard.
Also on tap..... Did you know Yuriorkis Gamboa fought this past weekend in Mexico?Chances of Anthony Joshua & Deontay Wilder fighting on the same cardBenavidez vs. Gavril set for vacant WBC 168 titlePlus your calls, tweets and emails.
He's ready to take aim at the top dogs at 160, this weeks guest is undefeated middleweight contender Luis Arias. After getting mass exposure on the Ward vs. Kovalev 2 under card, we will discuss what’s next for him and how he sees himself against the champions and the rest of field at 160.
Is all even in the world of MMA? Jon Jones is champ again and he made DC cry post fight....again. We will talk about the fight and if it is fair to mock Daniel's crying post fight.
Was Mikey Garcia that much better or was Adrien Broner just not that great? The fight was disappointing, but both fighters are now heading in far different directions. What makes the most sense for both as their careers now move forward after their showdown in Brooklyn.
Also on tap....... Is Victor Ortiz back?Cris Ctborg is the G.O.A.T of Women's MMALoma's title fight this weekendThe bleek state of American heavyweight boxingPlus your calls, tweets and emails.
It's a big fight week, so you already know the one and only Adam Abramowitz of SatrurdayNightBoxing.com is on this week
We will explain the different sides of this weekends matchup between Mikey Garcia and Adrien Broner. Is this fight Broner's last stand to be great or Garcia playing a dangerous game moving up in weight?
Jermall Charlo will make his middleweight debut this weekend as well. Does he have what it take to be a champ in a thin 160lbs division.
Also on tap...
Rumor of Shawn Porter vs. Danny Garcia Pauline Malignaggi helping Conor McGregor Antonio Maragarito eyes another fight in September First Round matchups are for World Boxing Super Series
Plus your calls, tweets & emails
With boxing cards on both coast this past weekend, we will recap all of ththe action from both PBC on FOX and HBO Boxing After Dark. How will you remember Robert Guerrero?Can Sullivan Barrera challenge top guts at 175?Do we need to start giving Chris Eubank Jr some credit? Plus recaps of UFC, Bellator and Invicta FC for my MMA folks.
And as always your calls, tweets and emails
Bellator 181 is this week and I will be join by lightweight Brandon Girtz. He will be in the main event facing Derek Campos for a third time. We will talk about makes a good trilogy and what he thinks of the current state of 155 division.
Also on the show is Emily Ducote, who will also be a part of the Bellator 181 card. She will welcome Valerie Letourneau to the company in a exciting flyweight feature bout. Emily will dicuss how she has dealt with her new found fame over the last year since debuting for Bellator and how a win this week could put her in a title fight in 2017.
Also on tap
Recap the UFC's "International Fight Week" and the biggest winners and losers from the events Robert Guerrero will face Omar Figueroa this week. Will preview and give "Fight Picks" for the card. HBO will deliver three fun fights on "Boxing After Dark", I'll tell you what to look out for. Preview this weekends Invicta FC 24 card and tell you which fresh faces you need to have on your radar.
Plus your calls, tweets and emails.
Fresh off of his return to ring, "Bam Bam" Brandon Rios will join us live. We'll talk about his return to ring, life with his new trainer and what is next for him at 147.
Was Manny robbed or did we all overlook Jeff Horn? We'll speak on the crazy scoring the happened "down under" and what's next for both men.
What did we like and what did we hate? We will breakdown Top Rank's first card on ESPN and what we hope they inprove on for the next card.
Plus your call, emails & tweets.
It's a big fight as a true legend Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring. This time in Australia and against little known Jeff Horn. I'll explain why needs Manny to look great in this fight and how this bout can impact Top Rank's TV deal with ESPN going forward.
Will also breakdown a highly interesting matchup between Robert Easter Jr and Denis Shavikov for IBF Lightweight strap.
Bellator put on its second PPV ever and well it sucked. I'll explain what worked, what didn't and what they should learn from this venture into the PPV world.
Oklahoma City got UFC event this past weekend and it was far from "shitty". We'll talk stoppages, retirements and poop.
And as always your calls, tweets and emails.
Was it the rematch we hoped for?
Myself & my main man Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join me to breakdown everything from Ward vs. Kovalev 2 and what's next for both parties.
Bob Arum is still out here grinding. Top Rank inks a deal with ESPN to bring more live boxing to the network. We will tell you how this is not just good for boxing but great for it.
And for the first and only time on the show I will talk Maywaether vs. McGregor. The rant will be amazing and a must listen, lets only hope Adam can talk me off the cliff before I go too far.
Plus your calls, tweets and emails as always.
There's nothing better than a big fight week and boxing fans are in for a real treat as we get Ward vs Kovalev Part 2 this Saturday. I will break down the fight and how I see the winner coming out on top. In addition, I will go over what I think is a pretty good undercard.
This weeks guest is the awesome Marlen Esparza. We'll get her thoughts on how her first year as pro fighter is going, being a role model to other females and how she plans on being the face of the new wave of women's boxing.
Also on tap.....
Mark Hunt picked up a muched needed win down in Auckland this weekend. At 43 is another title fight in his future? Derrick Lewis said he may have fought his last fight. What does his early retirement mean for a already thin heavyweight division. How far has Holly Holm fallen off fighting on UFC Fight Pass? 19 months didnt change much, Brandon Rios still getting hit & laying folks out. Plus your calls, emails and tweets.
She's back by popular demand! Main Events CEO Kathy Duva is with us ahead of Ward vs. Kovalev Part II. We'll talk about the upcoming rematch and all madness that is leading up to it, Main Events portion of the undercard and the big bout ahead of Sullivan Barrera.
Also on the docket is week Is Max Holloway the next big thing? 25 and now the undisputed featherweight champ, the world is Max's for the taking.Adonis Stevenson reminded us that he still has a sick left hand. But after destroying Fonfara, is the winner of Ward vs. Kovalev a must for him next?Brandon Rios makes his return this weekend, can he be a factor at 147?
Plus your calls, tweets and email
Whats on tap this week? Errol Spence won his first world title by going over to the UK and stopping Kell Brook. What should be next for the newly crowned champ and also after a second facial fracture, should Brook call it a career?Brandon will explain why Saturday's win for Spence doesn't make him a special fighter.... yet.Did you know Adonis Stevenson fights this weekend? We'll explain why the champ has fallen out grace with fight fans.Alexander Gustafsson won a grueling & brutal fight against Glover Teixeira in Stochkholm. does he deserve to winner of DC/JOnes 2?UFC 212 goes this week in Brazil, card breakdwon and fight picksAnd as always your calls, tweets and emails.
What a wild weekend we had.
Punch2TheFace.com contributor Seamus McNally was in DC and will explain the craziness that went on with the Dirrell vs.Uzcategui fight. Plus we will get his take on how Gary Russell looked and what should be next for him.
Invicta FC 23 went down in Kansas City this weekend. I will give my observations of the nights events and what we may see next from the ladies of Invicta FC.
Its fight week for Kell Brook and Errol Spence, I will give my official fight pick and explain who will have the edge as being the best welterweight in the world.
Plus..... Terence Crawford with another one sided winShannon Briggs fails drug testBroner gets an opponent....and jail timeCris Cyborg punching a bullyKeith Thurman's elbowCotto no longer down with the "ROC"And we calls and tweets
While Brandon is still bitter/angry over Canelo vs. Chavez Jr, the one and only Adam Abramowitz will be back to help talk him off the edge. But we've got a big fight weekend ahead, with fights all around the world. Adam and Brandon will breakdown..... Terrence Crawford vs. Felix Diaz and why Crawford is runnign out of real opponents at 140Explain why Gervonta Davis is about to breakout as boxing next big thing with his fight over in the UK against Liam Walsh.Why Gary Russell Jr is still chasing the stardom he has the talent for. Plus your calls, tweets and emails.
Speechless. That the best way to describe what I witness in Las Vegas this past weekend. I'll explain how and way Chavez Jr let all of us down and why we should never hear from him again.
With Canelo vs. GGG being made, I'll give my early thoughts on the matchup and why boxing needed this to happen this year.
Oh and Brandon is now totally off the Gamboa wagon. I'll explain why Golden Boy is stuck with him and if there is anything they can do with him now.
Plus your tweets, calls and emails
What a fight ! Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko was everything and more we wanted and needed in the heavyweight division right now. We'll talk about the fight and what is next for both gentlemen in highly interesting heavyweight division.
But boxing boxing is set to delivery us another fight with this weeks Canelo vs. Chavez Jr fight in Las Vegas. We'll breakdown the and why I think Chavez Jr will shock the masses and pull of the win.
Plus we call, tweets and emails.
Join me and the incomparable Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com.
It's a big fight week for two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. We will breakdown Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko and tell how each could beat the other.
Oscar Valdez and Jessie Magdaleno both picked up wins this past weekend, as the 122 and 126 divisions were on display in Carson,CA. But are these weight classes getting enough love from the boxing masses?
Shawn Porter did something that had proven to be a hard feat, stop Andre Berto. With this win under his belt what could the future hold for "Showtime" Shawn for the rest of 2017?
Were you impressed by Jermell Charlo brutal KO of Charles Hatley? We'll explain what this KO meant for the rest of the 154lb division and why they should be on notice.
Plus all of your questions, tweets, calls and all the news in the boxing world.
This week I will give you five reasons why you must watch Berto vs. Porter. As well I will give my official fight pick for the card.
I will also explain the odd TV that was reached here in the US for the airing of Joshua vs. Klitschko in 2 weeks.
With PBC TV deal done with Spike and no cards lined up on ESPN. Is it just a matter of time before the promotion comes to a crashing violent end?
Demetrious Johnson made yet another title defense and nobody really seems to notice or care. I’ll explain why “Mighty Mouse” will never make it in the G.O.A.T. convo in MMA.
Plus a recap of UFC Kansas City and a preview of UFC Nashville.
This week I will give you five reasons why you must watch Berto vs. Porter. As well I will give my official fight pick for the card.
I will also explain the odd TV that was reached here in the US for the airing of Joshua vs. Klitschko in 2 weeks.
With PBC TV deal done with Spike and no cards lined up on ESPN. Is it just a matter of time before the promotion comes to a crashing violent end?
Demetrious Johnson made yet another title defense and nobody really seems to notice or care. I’ll explain why “Mighty Mouse” will never make it in the G.O.A.T. convo in MMA.
Plus a recap of UFC Kansas City and a preview of UFC Nashville.
Lomachenko is the God! After defeating Jason Sosa this past weekend who is out there what can truly challenge of best fighter in the world “Pound for Pound”?
Are boy AB is at it again, this time he throwing shots at Floyd Mayweather again and Tank Davis. Hear the audio and make your on judgement on the madness.
Towels with wacky weigh-ins, breast implants and retirements. UFC 210 was a cluster of weirdness from start to finish, views on the fallout from the card and what should be next for the winners & losers.
Speaking of the the UFC they will make their first ever stop in my home town of Kansas City, MO this weekend. I will give my official fight picks and a “Public Service Announcement” to the people of KC before this weekend’s event. Not to mention as always my “Fight Picks” for the card.
Plus your tweets @Punch_2THEFACE and your calls.
The "Funk Master" himself Aljamain Sterling will be a guest this week. He'll be coming to Kansas City as part of UFC Fight Night 4/15 and facing Augusto Mendes. We'll talk about the matchup & how he's remaining focused after two straight losses. Also joining us will be Comabte Americas very own Ricky " El Gallero" Palacios. He be headlining "Combate 13" in April against Roman Salazar. We'll talk about that fight, along with his current winning streak and how Comabte Americas is making a platform for fighters to perform in the "la jaula".
Have we seen the last of Rampage Jackson? His fight at Bellator 175 was the last on his contract & at 36, what does he left to prove? I'll explain why King Mo vs. Bader maybe the best fight at Bellator's MSG debut.
European showcase this weekend in Maryland featuring Lomachenko, Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Oleksandr Usyk. These three guys are much watch TV.Speaking of European fighters, after four years away Mikkel Kessler is planning a come back. Ward vs. Kovalev 2 is now official and I like the idea of a rematch for once. I tell you why at 38 this is a really bad idea.Plus Chavez Jr looking ripped, Ricardo Mayorga still and all of the other news/notes in the world of Boxing & MMA.
Repeat or Revenge? “Rampage” Jackson will rematch against “King Mo” Lawd this week at Bellator 175. We’ll breakdown the rematch and explain who wins and why.
Speaking of revenge, Tonya Evinger proved she is the best bantamweight Invicta FC has to offer. So will the UFC come calling with her win at Invicta FC 22?
Jorge Linares went back over to the UK and beat Adam Crolla again. We will explain why a match up with him and Mikey Garcia is one of the best fights that can be made in 2017.
Plus all of the other news and notes this, your calls & tweets.
Robbies?
I give my take on the scoring of GGG vs. Jacobs and if a rematch is needed. Roman Gonzales went down, is the aura of the P4P King gone?
This week guest is women's boxing pioneer Christy Salter Martin. We'll talk about the next step n her boxing career with Pink Promotions and what she thinks of the present state of women in boxing.
Both the UFC & WSOF had events this week, I will recap a those and take you what should be next for the winner. As well as preview this weekends Invicta FC 22 card.
And as always your calls & tweets throughout the show.
It's GGG vs. Jacobs fight week, so you know I will be joinedby SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz (@snboxing) to break down the fight and the stacked under card. We also have an interview with Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions, he shares some insight on GGG ahead of his mega middleweight showdown and gives a solid answer as to when he may face a certain red headed Mexican fighter. Tom also explains why Wladimir Klitschko is “obsessed” with Anthony Joshua for their April bout and how much longer he plans to fight.
KO of the year? David Lemieux put the rest of middleweight division on notice by slumping Curtis Stevens in upstate New York. We discuss what should be on the “Canadian KO King’s” radar for the rest of 2017. On the same cad Yuriorkis Gamboa fought and looked meh at best. I will let Adam publicly shame for still believing Gamboa can be king.
Plus Demetrius Andrade going over to a foreign land and winning on the cards. Nonito Donaire done with Top Rank, Beterbiev vs. Barrera now off and your calls and tweets.
Is Thurman the new king at 147? After a close fight with Danny Garcia, I’ll explain why Keith Thurman’s win this past Saturday wasn’t as great as we thought it would,
Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thomason put on what many believe is the worst title bout in MMA history at UFC 209. What will be the fallout from this and what’s next for both fighters
In a fight that has flown a little bit under boxing’s radar goes down this weekend with David Lemieux vs. Curtis Stevens. I will break down this fight and give my official pick.
Plus Fight Picks for UFC Fortaleza, Bellator’s new women’s feather champion and all of the new in combat sports.
Deontay Wilder showed ring rust Saturday night but he also showed he can finish it all in one shot. I talk about what next for Wilder after his win over Gerald Washington.Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia will finally face this Saturday to prove who the best welterweight in the world is. Your calls & tweets on who you think will win & why?UFC 209 is also Saturday night and I will drop my Fight Picks and explain why Tyron Woodley is bad for MMA.Bellator will take its turn in crowning a women’s featherweight champion. I’ll explain to you why Julia Budd vs. Marloes Coenen will not suck and why the winner is the clear cut #2 featherweight in the world behind Cris Cyborg.Plus your calls and tweets through out the show.
It's that time again, I will be joined by SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz @SNBoxing. We will recap the Broner vs. Granados fight, yes it was close but did the judges get the winner right?Is Marcus Browne ready for a title fight? Is 147 a good home for Lamont Peterson? We discuss both after they picked up wins this weekend.Deontay Wilder will defend his heavy title against replacement Gerlad Washington down in Alabama Saturday. We will give a breakdown of the fight and what small chance Washington has as well as the Jr. Middleweight title fight between Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurd. Roy Jones Jr. fought last week at age 48....and won. We will plead with the public to stop encouraging him to keep fighting.Welterweight’s will be busy in the coming weeks. With Thurman-Garcia, Brook-Spence and Manny Pacquiao, we will talk about the division and who may stand alone once the dust settles.Plus all of the other news and headlines of the week in boxing. Your calls and tweet are welcome.
Controversy? We had plenty after UFC 208 in Brooklyn. I will talk about the new women’s featherweight champion and where the division goes from here. And how Anderson Silva isn’t done yet.
Our guest this week is Invicta FC strawweight Miranda Maverick. She will put her undefeated record on the line at Invicta FC 22 in March against Kal Holliday. We will talk about the fight and how she balances being a pro fighter and a college student.
Fedor returns on Saturday night a Bellator 172. I will break down his fight and give official “Fight Picks” on the card. And will the same for Sunday nights UFC Fight Night from Halifax.
And how could we not talk about Adrien Broner? Its fight week so will talk about him and the card this weekend on Showtime. As well as recap last weeks PBC on Bounce card.
Roy Jones Jr will step in the ring again Friday against Bobby Gunn in bout know as "Will vs. Skill". I'll try my best not to get too sad as I talk about my boxing hero in Roy Jones.
Please your calls & tweets !
The UFC will crown their first women’s feather champion this weekend at UFC 208. I will break the matchup of Holly Holm vs. Germaine de Randamine. Also on the card is Anderson Silva and Derek Brunson. So the question is what does Silva have and is Brunson ready to be in the elite class? Plus “Fight Picks” of the remaining fights apart of UFC 208.
How awesome was UFC Fight Night Houston? I’ll talk about the every leader for “Fight of the Year” in Andrade vs. Hill and stunning return of the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and what makes sense for the winners and losers.
James Kirkland broke his nose, so we all now spared from his bout with Miguel Cotto that would have been on pay per view. So with the fight off, who makes sense for Cotto next?
Robert Easter Jr and Rau’Shee Warren will make their first respective title defense this week. I’ll explain how know one seems to have notice and how it’s all PBC’s fault…..again.
Please your calls and tweets during the show.
I will give my take on Frampton vs. Santa Cruz 2, do we really need a third fight right away?Mikey Garcia did exactly what he said you would on the show a few weeks back. What should be next for him?Also my takes from the HBO card and the wars that they were.Valentina Shevchenko is now next for Nunes following UFC Denver. Will their rematch be any different from the first bout?Jorge Masvidal shut up critics and fighters with his dominating win over Cowboy Cerrone. Is he the dark horse in the welterweight division in 2017?Plus WSOF has new investors, but still up to the same bs. And as always your calls and tweets during the show
It’s finally here, the first installment of the “Quality Hate” edition of Punch 2 The Face Radio. My cohost is SaturdayNightBoxing.com very own Adam Abramowitz (@SNBoxing).
The rematch of Frampton and Santa Cruz goes down this weekend. We will tell if the sequel can be as good as the original and who we think will win and why.
Mikey Garcia will also challenge for a lightweight title, will this be he’s first step back in to the P4P talk? Or does Zlaticanin aggressive style cause problems for Mikey?
ESPN and Golden Boy team up to bring boxing back to the network on a regular basis starting in March. We'll explain how this deal came together and how this will have greater impact then you may think.
Plus, Zab Judah still fighting, Barrera vs. Beterbiev, Angel Garcia being crazy and much more.
This week I will breakdown DeGale vs. Jack and tell you how I scored it and why a rematch is a must. Will also gloat on how I told you that Gervonta Davis would have a breakout performance.
When is it enough already ready? BJ Penn suffered a beat down at UFC Fight Night. Should that have been the uFC Hall of Famer's last bout?
Megan Anderson won gold over the weekend, is the UFC the next step?
Full preview of Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen and how this card is key to Bellator having a good 2017.
Plus we calls, tweets and emails.
Finally we get some action in both boxing and MMA this week. Mikey Garcia joins us this week. He will take on Dejan Zlaticanin on 1/28 for the WBC Lightweight title. We will talk about the fight, him being boxing's #1 free agent and how he plans to use 2017 to make up for loss time in the ring.Preview of Friday's Lara vs. Foreman matchup on Spike TV and also Saturday's stacked Showtime card featuring 2 title bouts.BJ Penn returns from retirement on Sunday at UFC Fight Night in Phoenix. I'll explain why his return may not end well and could be sad to watch.Plus your calls, tweets and polls results as always
48 seconds. That all d took for the world Ronda Rousey to totally crash and burn. I talk about what makes sense for her and give much desevred props to Amanda Nunes. Cody Garbrant turns us all in to true believers after UFC 207. How did he back Cruz look so basic?Rizin put on a amazing events over two days. I explain why Japan does MMA better.With 2017 being here, I will be joined by boxing publicist and writer Amy Green who will help list "Things We Must See in 17".
2016 is about to end so it's only right that we hold our first ever "Shade Show. This is where we throw shade at the things and people that made 2016 weird, funny and even some of us aflat out mad in boxing and MMA in 2016. Various honors will be handed out to some of your favorite names in multiple categories.
Plus preview and fight picks of #UFC207 and Rizin Open Weight GP.
This weeks show I wont say I told you so but I told you so, Joe Smith Jr. finishes a legend in Bernard Hopkins. Recap on the fight and how Hopkins will be remembered in boxing's history.Arrest and failed drug test cancelled fights this weekend, should promoters have a "Plan B" lined up on cards?2 of the UFC hype trains took L's this weekend, how can Sage and PVZ bounce back?And I will give out Xmas to some of your favorite fighters.PLus all of the news and headlines in combat sports.
Back after a vacation and will be on full blast mode. King of the Cage Atomweight Champion Andy "The CrAsian" Nguyen joins me. She will travel to Japan and fight NYE at Rizin FF, we will talk about her upcoming bout and how she balances a personal life and being a professional fighter.After Charlo stopped Willaims, what does the future hold both in 154lb division?Bud Crawford won again last weekend and yet no one seemed to care. What he'll need to do to get over the hump and become the mega star Top Rank needs?Bernard Hopkins is set for his final fight this weekend against Joe Smith Jr. I will tell why Joe Smith will spoil the retirement party of Hopkins come Saturday.UFC 206 had headkicks, missed weight and a unnecessary champion crown. What makes senses for the winners and losers.Plus previews of UFC Fight Night from Sacramento and Bellator 169, your tweets and calls.
Just when boxing was riding a good wave, Nicholas Walters came in and messed things up. I will explain why his is now the official face of quitting for sports from here on out. The PPV numbers are in for Kovalev vs. Ward. Why were so low and how will this effect the rematch?Another injury scraps another main event for the UFC. Is there anything the UFC can do to fix this growing issue.Conor McGregor finally gets stripped of his featherweight title, I'll explain why this creates a bigger issue going forward.Plus preview of Titan FC 42, two events from Bellator and TUF 24 Finale they no one seems to care about.
What a weekend for combat sports. Adam Abramowitz of Saturday Night Boxing will join me to talk to Segey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward and the aftermath that now follows. But the boxing doesn't stop there as we preview this weekend's featherweight showdown between Vasyl Lomachenko and Nicholas Walters.
Undefeated women's boxing champion Heather Hardy will stop by. She will be trading in her boxing gloves for MMA gloves and will make her debut for Invicta FC in January. We will talk about why she decided to make the move now to MMA and what her future is in boxing.
Also all the news and notes from the world of combat sports.
There nothing like fight week in boxing. Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward goes down this Saturday live in Las Vegas. I'll be joined by some familiar voices, Jeandra LeBeauf of Badculture.net and BlackSportOnline.com and Ismael Abdu Salaam of NYKLoyalist.com and BeatsBoxingMayhem.com. We will break down the ins and out of this weekends epic showdown and tell you who will win and why.
At UFC 205 history was made. I will talk about the monster the UFC has created in Conor McGregor and what they should do with him next. I explain why Woodley vs. Thompson sucked and why Joanna is the best female fighter in the world. Plus Miesha Tate says she retiring, I talk her place in MMA history
Also previews of this weekends Invicta FC 20 and Bellator cards.
Finally it's here! UFC 205 is this week & I will breakdown and card and tell you why the hype isn't as real as you think. Manny Pacquiao fought & won this weekend. Do we really want to see a rematch with Floyd Mayweather?Danny Garcia is in action this, I explain why this fight is far more important then you think. Phil Davis is the new Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion. How this win will help Bellator bring in more free agents. Plus your calls & tweet
This week we are joined by Joe Smith Jr and his trainer Jerry Capobianco. Joe is a month away from facing boxing legend Bernard Hopkins in LA in whats being labeled as the "Final One". Joe and Jerry talk about the matchup and how they plan on spoiling B-Hops retirement party. Manny Pacquiao figths this weekend.....I know I forgot too. But Adam Abramowitz of SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join me to explain why we should watch.Does anything in boxing get more crazier then the ending of Juan Ma Lopez vs. Wilfredo Vazquez jr.?We will preview this weekends UFC Mexico and Bellator 163 cards.Your calls at 929-477-316
Showtime announces 7 championship fight over the next five months on the network. I'll let you know of need to set in front of ypur tv or just set your DVR. Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko is now off until next year, but will we ever get this bout? 2x USA Olympic champ Claressa Shields is turning pro, deatils on when and how to watch.
In the MMA, Jon Jones looks like he gonna win appeal vs USADA but will his recent tweets hurt his case? Urijah Faber says his next fight is his last, what will he legacy be in MMA? I will also recap last weeks Bealltor 162 card and the entertaining yet weird "debate" betwween Tito Ortix and Chael Sonnen.
Call in at 929-477-3165 and Tweet @Punch_2TheFace
We are back live !
In our return show we are joined by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. We talk about the epic showdown of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward, the stae of boxing today and what keeps her going in the sport for 30+ years strong. Will recapp this past weeks action including whats next for Tony Bellew.
On the MMA portion of the show, with Ronda Rousey's return now set what does this do for the rest of the women's bantamweight division and Cris Cyborg. Plus a previews of this weeks Bellator 162 card from Memphis.
And your calls ands tweets live.