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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez

On May 2, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez headlines a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video and DAZN PPV for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title. Ahead of this cruiserweight cracker, Benavidez has spoken to Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend about his upcoming fight on May 2, while revealing one fight he desires after fighting “...2026
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• Keyshawn Davis set open Top Rank/DAZN deal in grudge match

As reported by BoxingScene, Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10 KOs) will return to action on May 16, facing Nahir Albright in a rematch of their previous no-contest in 2023. They will meet in a 10-round contest at The Scope in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia, as confirmed by Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite. Top Rank and DAZN embark on new deal DAZN and Top Rank have announced a landmark multi-year par...2026
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• ‘We’re firing on all cylinders right now’: Oscar De La Hoya fires defiant message

The boxing world continues to create plenty of news, and Oscar De La Hoya and the state of Golden Boy Promotions have been prominent in the news recently. Many have speculated about the downfall of De La Hoya’s promotional outfit, but it has now been confirmed that Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN have agreed on a new two-year contract with option language for it to be extended, as per Dan Rafael at...2026
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• Bomac McIntyre raises major Ryan Garcia question ahead of potential Devin Haney rematch

The career of Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) was beginning to drift away following his no-contest with Devin Haney and his disappointing loss to Rolly Romero. It was difficult to see where Garcia would go. However, he recently bounced back, comprehensively beating Mario Barrios to become the WBC welterweight champion, and suddenly all is well again in the world of Ryan Garcia. It remains to be seen w...2026
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• Ryan Garcia’s likely date for first title defence emerges

One of the biggest stars in boxing is Ryan Garcia. He has dazzled in the ring and caused controversy outside. However, following his recent dominant win over Mario Barrios to become the WBC welterweight world champion, his career appears to have a new lease of life. Garcia’s manager, Guadalupe Valencia, has now revealed to Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite, a likely date for his fighter’s first tit...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been out of the ring since his historic rematch win over Artur Beterbiev on February 22, 2025. Many have speculated over whether Bivol’s return would see him fight Beterbiev again or face David Benavidez. IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert has also been waiting patiently, and it now appears that Bivol and Eifert have reached an ag...2026
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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez
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• Keyshawn Davis set open Top Rank/DAZN deal in grudge match
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• Bomac McIntyre raises major Ryan Garcia question ahead of potential Devin Haney rematch
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
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• Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora being finalised

As revealed by Brunch Boxing and Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and former WBC challenger Derek Chisora are finalising a deal to fight in London in April. “The Bronze Bomber” had been linked to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk, but it now appears the Alabama native is close to facing Chisora. Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora in talks for April showdown R...2026
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• ‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is edging closer to a return after undergoing back surgery in August. Since his historic win over Artur Beterbiev to become the undisputed champion, Bivol vacated his WBC title to pursue a trilogy fight with Beterbiev. The trilogy fight then failed to materialize, with the Russian deciding to undergo back surgery. Dan Rafael is now report...2026
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• 3 Fighters Making a Comeback in Summer 2025

The boxing schedule is already shaping up with a host of big fights confirmed and plenty more rumoured. The summer months look set to deliver a stacked calendar, with RTbet Casino gearing up for the excitement as three fighters prepare to make their comeback over the summer. Boxing Schedule: 3 Comebacks This Summer Deontay Wilder Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs), one of the most feared punchers in ...2025
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• Turki Alalshikh Addresses Haney-Garcia II After Underwhelming Returns

On May 2 in Times Square, New York City, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney returned to action, looking to win and move on to Haney vs Garcia 2 later in 2025. It was an underwhelming return for each fighter, and the rematch plans appear in tatters. Turki Alalshikh has spoken to Fight Freaks Unite about the much-discussed rematch. Haney vs Garcia 2 in Doubt After Underwhelming Returns Alalshikh Addresses ...2025
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• Emanuel Navarrete Next Fight: Opponent and Date Revealed

Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) will make the fourth defence of his title. The 30-year-old Mexican will face unbeaten Filipino fighter Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs). Rafael further reveals the date, venue and an intriguing lightweight contest on the undercard. Emanuel Navarrete’s Next Fight Details ...2025
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• ‘Errol Spence or Terence Crawford’: Sebastian Fundora Talks Future After Booker

Unified WBC & WBO 154-Pound World Champion Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) is set to return to action on March 22 and defend his titles against Chordale Booker (23-1, 11 KOs) Headlining a PBC on Prime Video card at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Ahead of his return, “The Towering Inferno” has spoken at a virtual press conference about his am...2025
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• Is Rocky III “The Best Boxing Movie Ever?”
Our latest edition of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" Podcast, Dan Rafael, our insider off Big Fight Weekend, asserts that Sylvester Stallone's third episode of his "Rocky" series of movies, "Rocky III," is the best boxing movie ever made. The movie, which debuted in theaters this weekend back in 1982 and has had a massive financial success since the early 1980s. Hear the debate off the podcast by ...2023
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"Dan Rafael is now reporting via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Bivol is aiming to return to training in February, as per his manager Vadim Kornilov."

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": Ryan Garcia Next Fight: Oscar De La Hoya Shocks With Social Media Post On the latest Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend podcast, Dan Rafael revealed the latest on Ryan Garcia’s injury, which stopped him from appearing in his planned exhibition against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo: “The card itself went forward, but Ryan Garcia had to withdraw because in December he suffered an injury to his right wrist,” revealed Rafael."

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• ‘We’re firing on all cylinders right now’: Oscar De La Hoya fires defiant message
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• Zuffa Boxing makes two new signings amid Top Rank trouble

Zuffa Boxing have recently joined the boxing world and begun staging events regularly in their first few weeks. They also made a statement by signing IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Dan Rafael is reporting via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that Zuffa have signed Former featherweight title challenger Otabek Kholmatov and the undefeated super featherweight fighter Andres Cortes from their ...2026
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• Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora – Tyson Fury makes his prediction

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora are finalising a deal to fight in London in April, as revealed by Brunch Boxing and later by Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite and others. Online videos showing Chisora signing a piece of paper and a video call between Chisora and Wilder insinuate that negotiations are progressing well. Tyson Fury, a former opponent of both, recently posted a video online, weighing i...2026
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• Turki Alalshikh Addresses Haney-Garcia II After Underwhelming Returns
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• David Benavidez Promoter Reacts to Dmitry Bivol Vacating WBC Title

On April 7, Dmitry Bivol’s status as undisputed light heavyweight champion was over with his team notifying the WBC that he had decided to vacate that belt and was withdrawing from the scheduled purse bids for an intriguing mandatory defence against interim champion David Benavidez. Benavidez’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz had made it clear he wanted to make Benavidez-Bivol. Still, after Bivol...2025
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• Sebastian Fundora Next Fight: Mandatory Challenger Confirmed

WBO president Gustavo Olivieri has previously announced he would recommend the organisation make Xander Zayas the super welterweight mandatory challenger. Following Sebastian Fundora’s dominating victory over Chordale Booker and the two (Fundora and Zayas) speaking in the post-fight press conference, it has been confirmed that Zayas (21-0, 13 KOs) is the mandatory and in pole position to fac...2025
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• Naoya Inoue Next Fight Set as 2025 Plans Take Shape

On May 4, 2025, the undisputed super bantamweight king Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs) returns to action. “The Monster” will take on American challenger Ramon Cardenas (26-1, 14 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card. This announcement marks the start of the planned schedule for Inoue in 2025. Naoya Inoue Set for Las Vegas Return Against Cardenas Naoya Ino...2025
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• Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez: Negotiation Truth Revealed
Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez has been rumoured, with reports suggesting a fight is close to being finalized. However, Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite has clarified the negotiation status via his X account. Rafael reveals that according to Benavidez’s manager, Sampson Lewkowicz, despite offers being exchanged, the fight is “not close to being finalized.” Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, has als...2025
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• Canelo vs Scull: Undercard Strengthened with Heavyweight Clash

Canelo vs Scull has been confirmed for May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the first fight in his four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season. This will present an opportunity for Canelo to become the undisputed super middleweight champion. The undercard for this May 3 fight has received a boost as Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs will return to action against Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs). Canelo...2025
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• David Benavidez vs. David Morrell: Top Trainer Predicts The Winner

At the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on February 1, David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) and David Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) will face off in an intriguing light heavyweight fight for Benavidez’s WBC interim and Morrell’s WBA“regular” light heavyweight titles. The event will be available to buy through Prime Video PPV and PPV.com. Many have had their say on the main event in Las Vegas, and top trainer Bob Sant...2025
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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez
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• Keyshawn Davis set open Top Rank/DAZN deal in grudge match
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• ‘We’re firing on all cylinders right now’: Oscar De La Hoya fires defiant message
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• Jai Opetaia opens up on failed Zurdo Ramirez talks and ‘perfect’ future plans

On March 8, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton headlines a Zuffa Boxing card live on Paramount+. Opetaia’s lineal/IBF cruiserweight title should be on the line, as will the Zuffa cruiserweight title. Ahead of his Zuffa debut, Opetaia spoke to Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite podcast about the failed Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez fight, while teasing another potential unif...2026
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• Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach 2 Delayed as PBC Finalise Summer Plans

On March 1, 2025, Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) and Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) contested a controversial draw at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the WBA lightweight title held by Davis. It was a close fight with plenty of controversy. Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach 2 was rumoured for June 21 but it now appears that won’t happen with PBC organising an intriguing summer schedule. Gerv...2025
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• ‘The Reason Why’: Eddy Reynoso on Not Training Garcia or Teofimo

When Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez fight, many in the boxing world tune in. This is not only because of their abilities in the ring but also because of their ability to create hype for a fight during the build-up. Both men return to action on May 2 on the much anticipated Times Square card. “Kingry” will face Rolly Romero, while Lopez will face Arnold Barboza Jr. It was reported that b...2025
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• Dan Rafael Reveals Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach PPV Buys

On March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) and Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) fought to a controversial majority decision draw. Following this fight, controversy ensued with team Roach asking the New York State Athletic Commission to review the decision due to the ninth-round controversy. Since they ultimately decided to stick with the original result, many have ...2025
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• Roach vs. Davis: Team Roach Moves to Overturn Ninth-Round Controversy

At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, on March 1, Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) defended his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card which was available through Prime Video and PPV.com. Roach vs Davis ultimately ended in a controversial majority draw with scorecards of 115-113 for Davis and 114-114 x2. The ninth round ...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Best Bets for the Main Event and Undercard

On Saturday, February 22, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will once again face Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight crown. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 is an immediate rematch from their first fight on October 12, 2004, which Beterbiev won by majority decision. The judges scorecards read 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112. Ahead of this loaded Riyadh Season ca...2025
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• David Benavidez vs. David Morrell: Top Trainer Predicts The Winner
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• Keyshawn Davis set open Top Rank/DAZN deal in grudge match
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• Ryan Garcia’s likely date for first title defence emerges
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• ‘The Reason Why’: Eddy Reynoso on Not Training Garcia or Teofimo
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• Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez: Negotiation Truth Revealed
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• Davis vs Roach: Dan Rafael Reveals NY Commission’s Knockdown Controversy Response
On March 1, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) vs Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) was the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card available through Prime Video or PPV.com. Davis vs Roach ended in a majority draw with scorecards of 115-113 for Davis and 114-114 x2. In the ninth round of the fight, Davis took a knee following three unanswered punches from R...2025
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• ‘This Is the Best Card in the Last 25 Years’: Looking at the Stacked August 3 Card Backed by Turki Alalshikh

On August 3, Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) will take on Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) for the WBA junior middleweight title in the main event of a stacked card at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, in the first boxing event in the United States backed by Turki Alalshikh. At a press conference on April 24 at Gotham Hall in New York, the card was formally announced. DAZN streamed the press conferen...2024
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• ‘It Will Be a Dream Come True’: ‘Chocolatito’ Reveals Future Ambitions With Return Confirmed

On July 12 Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (51-4, 41 KOs) will make his much-anticipated return to the ring in a 10-round bout at the 15,000-seat Alexis Arguello Sports Center in Managua, Nicaragua. The card will air on ESPN Knockout in Latin America but Zabala said he is working on securing a United States broadcaster. Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack the expected weight l...2024
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• ‘I’m Here to Do Damage and Hurt My Opponent’: Exclusive Interview With a Confident Tim Tszyu

On March 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tim Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) will headline The first PBC pay-per-view event with Prime Video, where he will take on the experienced but largely inactive Keith Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs). The 12-round showdown will be at a contracted weight of 155 pounds, one over the junior middleweight limit. In preparation for fight night, there has already been a virtual ...2024
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• Cassius Clay Upset Of Sonny Liston Was More Than Just Boxing

60 years ago, on a chilly February night in Miami Beach, the world – bore witness to one of the most iconic moments in boxing history. It was a matchup of menacing champ and loud-mouthed former Olympic Gold Medalist, battle intimidation and seemingly foolish bravado. Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) was that young, charismatic contender, and the supposed invincible champ, Sonny Liston, foun...2024
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• Cassius Clay Upset Of Sonny Liston Was More Than Just Boxing

60 years ago, on a chilly February night in Miami Beach, the world bore witness to one of the most iconic moments in boxing history. It was a matchup of menacing champ and loud-mouthed former Olympic Gold Medalist, a battle intimidation and seemingly foolish bravado. Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) was that young, charismatic contender, and the supposed invincible champ, Sonny Liston, found out ...2024
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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez
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• Keyshawn Davis set open Top Rank/DAZN deal in grudge match
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• ‘We’re firing on all cylinders right now’: Oscar De La Hoya fires defiant message
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• Bomac McIntyre raises major Ryan Garcia question ahead of potential Devin Haney rematch
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• Ryan Garcia’s likely date for first title defence emerges
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
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• Jai Opetaia opens up on failed Zurdo Ramirez talks and ‘perfect’ future plans
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• Zuffa Boxing makes two new signings amid Top Rank trouble
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• Ryan Garcia’s likely date for first title defence emerges
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
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• ‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery
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• 3 Fighters Making a Comeback in Summer 2025
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• Manny Pacquiao Makes Major Call Ahead of Barrios Fight

Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios is scheduled for July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This much-discussed fight will headline a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view card. Despite not being formally announced, as reported by many, including Dan Rafael, those involved have acknowledged that the fight has been agreed. Ahead of his comeback fight at 46, “Pac Man” has made a huge ...2025
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• Tim Tszyu Next Fight: Plans for Rematch Revealed

Tim Tszyu recently returned to action, defeating Joey Spencer. This win followed back-to-back defeats against Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. The Tim Tszyu next fight would seemingly be against Keith Thurman, but it now appears PBC and No Limit have changed their plans with the Aussie set to face an old adversary as reported by Dan Rafael. Tim Tszyu Next Fight Plans Take a Sudden New Tu...2025
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• Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach 2 Delayed as PBC Finalise Summer Plans
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• David Benavidez Promoter Reacts to Dmitry Bivol Vacating WBC Title
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• Sebastian Fundora Next Fight: Mandatory Challenger Confirmed
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• ‘The Reason Why’: Eddy Reynoso on Not Training Garcia or Teofimo
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• Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Five Things We Learnt

The clash between Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) and Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will most likely be remembered for its shocking result. In a fight that surprised many, Garcia won a majority decision against Haney. The two fighters headlined a Golden Boy Promotions event at the Barclays Center in New York City, NY, presented in association with Matchroom Boxing, Haney Promotions and KingRy Promotions. ...2024
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• Cassius Clay Upset Of Sonny Liston Was More Than Just Boxing
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• Rolly Romero-Ismael Barroso Controversial Stoppage Debated More
It was a jammed packed weekend of action in the ring and not without controversy, including the Rolly-Romero-Ismael Barroso title fight in Vegas. And we're ready to go over it all, plus, hear from WBC junior welterweight champ Regis Prograis coming up on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to talk first about the sho...2023
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