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• Haney vs Garcia 2: Controversies and Two-Fight Deal in Place

On April 20, 2024, Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) pulled off a huge upset, defeating Devin Haney (31-0-1, 15 KOs) by majority decision with the scorecards reading 112-112, while the other two were 115-109 and 114-110 for Garcia. The fight was just the beginning of the drama with Garcia failing a VADA pre-fight and post-fight drug test, with Ostarine found in his urine. Rumours have circled about Hane...2025
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• Sam Goodman Withdraws from Naoya Inoue Clash – Replacement Named

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) was due to defend his titles against Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) at the Ariake Arena on December 24 before the Australian sustained an eye injury in sparring. It has now been revealed that Goodman has suffered a recurrence of his eye injury ruling him out of the rescheduled January 24 date. The fight card in Japan will move ahead with...2025
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• Ryan Garcia Injury Update: Surgery Looms After Exhibition Cancellation

Ryan Garcia is undoubtedly a talented boxer, whose ceiling is huge. His future had been uncertain, with his public mental health struggles and his unsteady behaviour before the Devin Haney clash. His unusual behaviour since has grabbed the headlines and Garcia has now revealed the extent of his injury which ruled him out of the Rukiya Anpo clash on Dec. 30. Ryan Garcia Injury Update Following Exhi...2025
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• Exclusive Interview: Deontay Wilder’s Hunger Reignited as He Faces Zhilei Zhang in Epic Heavyweight Battle on June 1

The time has come for Matchroom Boxing to take on Queensberry Promotions in the much anticipated 5v5 encounter on June 1. The original main event was set to be Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev but after the injury to Beterbiev, attention now turns to Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang, and ahead of that heavyweight bout – Dan Rafael has spoken “The Bronze Bomber” about the Joseph Pa...2024
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• Reliving Ricky Hatton vs. Luis Collazo for the WBA Welterweight Title at TD Garden

On Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the TD Garden in Boston, Ricky Hatton faced Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight title. Hatton was still riding high after defeating Kostya Tszyu at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester – and now faced tough American southpaw Collazo. Big Fight Weekend are now taking you back to a memorable night in Boston that Dan Rafael described as “a really close fight,R...2024
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• Canelo vs. Jaime Munguía: Five Things We Learnt

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) showed he was a class apart against Jaime Munguía (43-1, 34 KOs). Canelo won a unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Scores for the bout were 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112 in a clash that saw Munguía go down in round four. The fight headlined a May 4 event promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Go...2024
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• Sam Goodman Withdraws from Naoya Inoue Clash – Replacement Named
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• Ryan Garcia Injury Update: Surgery Looms After Exhibition Cancellation
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• Exclusive Interview: Deontay Wilder’s Hunger Reignited as He Faces Zhilei Zhang in Epic Heavyweight Battle on June 1
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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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• Fireworks at Presser for 140lbs All-British Clash

Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall II has been titled “Hate Runs Deep” and as reported by Dan Rafael on his fight Freaks Unite Substack, there were expected fireworks at the opening press conference for the much-anticipated rematch. The opening presser took place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The fight is set for April 27, and will be a a 12-round nontitle bout at the First Direct Arena in Leeds...2024
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• Ryan Garcia Ready To Return?

One the top draws in the smaller weight classes appears to be ready to return late this year. This, as Ryan Garcia, off his first career defeat back in April, looks to get back on the winning track. Our insider Dan Rafael reported on his Substack Monday night that he’s learned that Garcia is looking to fight a veteran in either November or December. From his item: “Plans are in the wor...2023
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• ‘We’re Going To Get The Job Done,’ Vows Stephen Fulton

Just before he left for Japan, unified super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton (21-0, 8 KOs) spoke with Big Fight Weekend’s Dan Rafael about his upcoming clash with Naoya Inoue (24-0, 21 KOs). The bout will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on July 25. Originally, the date for this fight was May 7 in Yokohama, Japan. It had to be postponed due to an injury to Inoue whilst he ...2023
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• Is Edgar Berlanga Next For Canelo?

With negotiations reaching an impasse for a Dmitry Bivol rematch and Badou Jack removing himself from consideration over weight, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s list of potential opponents has gotten smaller. There has been talk recently of Canelo facing WBC middleweight champ Jermall Charlo recently. However, it appears Charlo and Demetrius Andrade have instead agreed to fight each...2023
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• Gervonta Davis’ Jailhouse Call, Top Rank’s Brad Goodman And More!
It's the first recap show of the month of June and we have plenty to discuss off the weekend, including Claressa Shields successfully defending her undisputed middleweight titles on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" podcast. Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and BigFightWeekend.com to cover all the action in the ring and news outside of it. First, the ...2023
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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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": 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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• Haney vs Garcia 2: Controversies and Two-Fight Deal in Place
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• Jermell Charlo Reveals WBA Redemption Plans Affecting Terence Crawford

Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) has now announced his plans for the future, which seemed unclear following his one-sided unanimous decision defeat against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. According to Dan Rafael via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack, lineal junior middleweight champion Charlo is planning to return to the super welterweight division to take on current WBA champion Israil Madrimov (...2024
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• Lamont Roach Reveals Two Fascinating Possible Fights for First WBA Defence

According to Dan Rafael via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack, WBA junior lightweight champion and promotional free agent Lamont Roach Jr. (24-1-1, 9 KOs) is working on plans to make the first defence of his title in his hometown of Washington D.C., with two fascinating fights and a possible mandatory defence in the pipeline. Lamont Roach Next Fight: Three Possible Next Options Lamont Roach vs. Hect...2024
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• Matchroom Boxing Close to Finalising Unbeaten Opponent for Subriel Matias

Dan Rafael has reported via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that sources with knowledge of the plans have told him that Matchroom Boxing are close to finalising a fight between IBF junior welterweight titleholder Subriel Matias (20-1, 20 KOs) and Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs). Subriel Matias Next Fight: Matchroom Close to Finalising Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro Matias, the big punching Puerto Rican who...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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• Canelo Alvarez And Premier Boxing Champions Split

So much for a multi-fight deal between future Hall of Famer Canelo Alvarez and Premier Boxing Champions. This, as reports, on Monday night say the two sides have split after only one fight of their three-fight arrangement. And, Alvarez will now be a free agent likely to wind up on DAZN for his May 4th next bout in Las Vegas. Our insider Dan Rafael reported overnight Monday that he has confirmed th...2024
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• Canelo Alvarez And Premier Boxing Champions Split

So much for a multi-fight deal between future hall-of-famer. Canelo Alvarez and Premier Boxing Champions. This, as reports, Monday night say the two sides have split after only one fight of their three fight arrangement. And, Alvarez will now be a free agent likely to wind up on DAZN for his May 4th next bout in Las Vegas. Our insider Dan Rafael reported overnight Monday that he has confirmed that...2024
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• Exclusive Interview With Oscar De La Hoya on Devin Haney and Rolando Romero Negotiations

Following the confirmation of Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney for April 20 – the Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya has spoken in an exclusive interview with Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend podcast. During the interview, De La Hoya talks negotiations for the Haney fight, the failed Rolando Romero talks and some brilliant nostalgia regarding “The Golden Bo...2024
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• Why Did IBF Strip Undisputed Champ Terence Crawford?

By the their rules, which are always negotiable and contradicted when it suits the boxing organizations, the IBF moved forward late last weekend and stripped undisputed welterweight champ Terence Crawford of their world title. This means that unbeaten top contender and interim title holder Jaron “Boots” Ennis now how has their title… or will have it mailed to him soon. So, why af...2023
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• The End Of Showtime Championship Boxing?

The 37-year run for Showtime Championship Boxing is apparently over effective at the end of 2023. Although there’s yet to be official confirmation, our insider Dan Rafael, who is as plugged in as anyone in the sport, reported mid-day Tuesday that the former premium network, which has now been folded into Paramount+’s streaming, will cease to exist soon. And therefore, so too will Showt...2023
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• Canelo vs. Jaime Munguía: Five Things We Learnt
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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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• Opponent Set for Shakur Stevenson Hometown Showdown on July 6

It was recently revealed that Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs), a southpaw born in Newark, New Jersey, will be returning to the ring on July 6 at the Prudential Center in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, against an as-yet unknown opponent. According to Dan Rafael via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack, that opponent will be Artem Harutyunyan (12-1, 7 KOs). Shakur Stevenson Next Fight Revealed Shaku...2024
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• ‘I Don’t Think That Was a Great Performance’: Francis Ngannou Talks Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and His Boxing Journey

On Friday, March 8, Francis Ngannou (0-1 in boxing, 17-3 in MMA) will have his next fight in boxing against Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) in the main event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the “Knockout Chaos” card being shown globally on DAZN. In preparation for fight night, Dan Rafael has spoken to Ngannou on the Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend podcast about his upcoming f...2024
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• Canelo Alvarez And Premier Boxing Champions Split
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• Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz: A Breakdown of the Fight by Numbers

On Thursday, February 8, Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will take on Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas for Lopez WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight world titles. “The Takeover” was last seen in the ring when he defeated Josh Taylor. After losing to Vasiliy Lomachenko, Ortiz returned to winning ways – beating Antonio Moran by unanim...2024
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• Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Thursday, February 8, Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will take on and look to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight world titles against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. “The Takeover” was last seen in the ring when he defeated former undisputed champ Josh Taylor. Ortiz won by unanimous decision last time out against Antonio...2024
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• Key Detail Agreed for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol

Since Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) destroyed Callum Smith on January 13, the rumours regarding a proposed fight against Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) have increased, with Bob Arum recently speaking on the possibility, with him mentioning he would speak to Turki Alalshikh about getting it agreed. He also mentioned it will happen approximately three months after Ramadan, meaning this monster bout wi...2024
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• ‘This Is a Big Statement’ – Natasha Jonas Faces Mikaela Mayer in High Stakes Bout

When Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) takes on Mikaela Mayer (19-1, 5 KOs), they will be fighting for more than just a world title. The two headline a January 20 card at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. The IBF welterweight title, held by Jonas, will be on the line. Jonas-Mayer will be available on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event for those in the United Kingdom. Viewers in the Uni...2024
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• Why Did IBF Strip Undisputed Champ Terence Crawford?
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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
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• Cassius Clay Upset Of Sonny Liston Was More Than Just Boxing
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• Toughest Fight of His Career: Oscar De La Hoya vs. John John Molina Revisted
On February 18, 1995, Oscar De La Hoya was involved in, to that point, the toughest fight of his professional career against John John Molina at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. At Big Fight Weekend, we love nostalgia, and today, we are revisiting De La Hoya vs. Molina for the junior lightweight title. Oscar De La Hoya vs. John John Molina Revisted De La Hoya Involved in Tough Unanimou...2024
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• ‘That’s the Mac Daddy’: Teofimo Lopez Talks Ortiz, Being Happy and the Fight He Really Wants

On Thursday, February 8, Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will look to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight world titles against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. Lopez has already made a vivid prediction regarding the outcome of his upcoming fight, but as we edge closer to fight night, “The Takeover” has spoken to Dan Rafael on ...2024
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• Ryan Garcia Reveals Latest News on What Could Come Next

Ryan Garcia has been seemingly chasing a fight with Rolando Romero, which he seemed to feel was close – but Romero has now signed to face Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz on March 30. The bout will take place in Las Vegas as the co-feature on the first pay-per-view for Premier Boxing Champions under its new deal with Amazon Prime Video. Following the news of Romero-Cruz, it now seems that Garcia is retu...2024
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• ‘I Believe the Winner Will Fight for a World Title’: Ben Shalom Talks Boxxer Stable and More

Ben Shalom has enjoyed a rapid rise in the boxing world and recently sat down with Dan Rafael for a Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend interview. During this exclusive interview, Shalom spoke about his journey into boxing and covered a few fighters from the BOXXER stable, including Joshua Buatsi, who will fight Dan Azeez on February 3 in a WBA light heavyweight eliminator. Ben Shalom Talks Journ...2024
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• The End Of Showtime Championship Boxing?
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• Haney vs Garcia 2: Controversies and Two-Fight Deal in Place
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• Sam Goodman Withdraws from Naoya Inoue Clash – Replacement Named
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• Ryan Garcia Injury Update: Surgery Looms After Exhibition Cancellation
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• Exclusive Interview: Deontay Wilder’s Hunger Reignited as He Faces Zhilei Zhang in Epic Heavyweight Battle on June 1
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• Reliving Ricky Hatton vs. Luis Collazo for the WBA Welterweight Title at TD Garden
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• Canelo vs. Jaime Munguía: Five Things We Learnt
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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
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• Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Five Things We Learnt
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• Sam Goodman Withdraws from Naoya Inoue Clash – Replacement Named
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• Ryan Garcia Injury Update: Surgery Looms After Exhibition Cancellation
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• Devin Haney – ‘I’ll Just Take it Out on Him April 20th’

Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) is not too concerned with the words of Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) ahead of their April 20 clash. The bitter rivals clash at the Barclays Center in New York City, NY. They headline a card promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. The event will be available as a PPV on DAZN around the world. Haney’s WBC super lightweight title is at stake. On the April...2024
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• Devin Haney – ‘I’ll Just Take it Out on Him April 20th’

Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) is not too concerned with the words of Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) ahead of their April 20 clash. The bitter rivals clash at the Barclays Center in New York City, NY. They headline a card promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. The event will be available as a PPV on DAZN around the world. Haney’s WBC super lightweight title is at stake. On the April...2024
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• WBA Reclassify Junior Middleweight as ‘Champion in Recess’

Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) became the first four-belt undisputed junior middleweight champion when he defeated Brian Castano in the 10th round to unify the division in May 2022 – in a rematch of their previous draw. As reported by Dan Rafael on his Fight Freaks Unite SubStack, Charlo has now been reclassified by the WBA as its “champion in recess.” Jermell Charlo Reclassified as ‘Champi...2024
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• Cassius Clay Upset Of Sonny Liston Was More Than Just Boxing
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• Exclusive Interview With Oscar De La Hoya on Devin Haney and Rolando Romero Negotiations
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• Key Detail Agreed for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
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• Why Did IBF Strip Undisputed Champ Terence Crawford?
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• Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Five Things We Learnt
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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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