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It’s a preview addition of Big Fight Weekend, as Terence “Bud” Crawford defends his WBO World Welterweight Title on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Crawford battles former 140 lbs. unified world champ, Amir Khan, in a scheduled 12 round ESPN PPV main event. Host T.J. Rives is back with thoughts on the showdown and special guests. First up is Tony Boone of the Omaha World Herald newspaper (Crawford’s hometown), who has covered Crawford’s entire pro career and will be at the Garden Saturday night. Boone gives the reasons why he thinks Crawford has to be spectacular on Saturday night for his future and what chance does Khan have to upset him? Next, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is on board with his comments and prediction on Crawford-Khan. Plus, Marquis weighs in on what Heayweight Champ Anthony Joshua should do to salvage his scheduled June 1 fight, also at MSG? Joshua’s opponent failed a drug test and Marquis has a logical great fill-in fighter that he’d like to see get the shot at “AJ.” Marquis also discusses the welterweight elimination fight that is the main event on FOX TV Saturday night between Danny Garcia and Adrian Granados, too. Get ready for the weekend’s boxing action with our latest Big Fight Weekend preview!” Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy Check out T’J.’s other podcasts, We’ve Seen That and 3 Dog Thursday The post Big Fight Weekend: Crawford vs Khan Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s a weekend quadruple-header of main event fights and we are ready to discuss them on all. Host T.J. Rives is joined by special guests to preview the Lomachenko-Crolla World Lightweight Title fight Friday night in L.A., the Munguia-Hogan WBO Jr. Middleweight showdown in Mexico Saturday night, the ladies Shields-Hammer World Middleweight main event Saturday night in Atlantic City and the Truax-Quillin non title Super Middleweight showdown in Minnesota, also Saturday.  First up, is Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is on to discuss the fights and which one intriques him the most? Then, David Payne of BoxingWriter.co.uk in England, comes aboard to discuss England’s Anthony Crolla’s chances Friday night with Lomachenko and also, about Dennis Hogan, the opponent for Jaime Munguia. Finally, Antione Williams of “The GOAT Boxing Promotions,” in Houston discusses his interactions with Munguia in his last title defense and also his personal experiences with Clarissa Shields in two of her previous title defenses, too. It’s a great weekend of boxing and you will get a full preview of it all on Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy Check out T’J.’s other podcasts, We’ve Seen That and 3 Dog Thursday The post Big Fight Weekend: Lomachenko vs. Crolla Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s a brand new edition of Big Fight Weekend podcast and we’re talking lots of Heavyweights! First, David Payne of Boxingwriter.co.uk joins host T.J Rives and they debate the announcement of the Wilder/Brazeale fight date and what it means for a possible rematch with Britain’s Tyson Fury and a possible fight with England’s Anthony Joshua sometime in the future. Next, Fox Sports Boxing insider Mike Coppinger comes on to also discuss the Welterweight title picture after both Americans Errol Spence and Shawn Porter won their recent title fights. Will they fight each other and, if so, how soon? Plus, Mike also discusses the Heavyweight picture and possible fight scenarios for Wilder and Joshua in the near future. Finally, Marquis Johns from BigFightWeekend.com is up next discussing, what else? The Heavyweights, too. Plus, who will lightweight champion Tevin Farmer fight, next? And there are fight cards from ESPN and DAZN Saturday to preview and discuss. Get ready for the insight and debate on “The Sweet Science” on this week’s new Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy Check out T’J.’s other podcasts, We’ve Seen That and 3 Dog Thursday The post Big Fight Weekend: Fox Sports Boxing Insider Mike Coppinger appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s one of the biggest fights in 2019 already in March, as unbeaten Errol Spence, Jr. defends his IBF Welterweight Title against unbeaten former 4 division World Champ Mikey Garcia, who’s moving up in weight. Host T.J. Rives is joined by Jonas Knox of Fox Sports Radio in L.A. for insight and a prediction. Then, Jay Betsill, a.k.a. “The Famous Jay,” is in DFW and on the show talking about Spence being from Dallas, the fight at the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and how much interest there is in this one. Next, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com is on the podcast to give his thoughts and a prediction on who wins, and so too, is David Payne, a.k.a. “The Boxing Writer” from England. David talks about the significant risk Garcia is taking by jumping up two weight classes to fight this fight, and gives a prediction on the outcome, too. Put up your dukes, and let’s go! Spence has knocked out or stopped 11 straight fighters. Let’s see if Garcia can hang with him? It’s Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy Check out T’J.’s other podcasts, We’ve Seen That and 3 Dog Thursday The post Big Fight Weekend: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend Podcast, there are two championship showdowns on both coasts of the U.S. coming this Saturday night! And, host T.J. Rives is ready to preview Shawn Porter’s World Welterweight title fight in L.A. and Russian Dmitry Bivol’s Light-Heavyweight Title is on the line in upstate New York. First, T.J. is joined Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com to talk Gennady Golovkin’s new promotional deal with DAZN Boxing and also, Keith is covering Bivol’s defense against Joe Smith. Then, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com comes on to talk Porter’s defense against Cuban Yordenis Ugas and some about this historical weekend in boxing that includes Mike Tyson’s Pro Debut in 1985. Finally, T.J. is visited again by David Payne in England of Boxingwriter.co.uk who’s talking Porter-Ugas, and reminiscing about the anniversary this weekend of Ali-Frazier I at Madison Square Garden. Get all the insight, predictions and historical insight on this edition of Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Preview of Porter vs. Ugas and Bivol vs. Smith Jr. appeared first on Radio Influence.

On a brand new Big Fight Weekend, we are ready for the Saturday Super-Middleweight (168 lbs.) battles on two continents to take place, and the winning fighters could end up facing each other. First, from London it’s contenders James DeGale and Chris Eubank, Jr., who will battle on Saturday afternoon U.S. Time. They are both former belt holders in this division and the winner will have a chance to fight for the title again. Host T.J. Rives brings back David Payne, boxingwriter.co.uk, on the show to give an in-depth look at this one, including the implications for the future. Then, T.J. and David discuss the state of the Heavyweight division with Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, and an opinion piece David has written about heavyweights past and them trying to manage risk vs. money and titles. Next up is title fight in Minnesota Saturday night from PBC and Fox Sports 1. It’s Anthony Dirrell looking to regain a portion of the Super Middleweight title, when he fights Turkey’s Avni Yildirim, a top five contender, for the vacant WBC World Championship. T.J. welcomes back Antione Williams from GOAT Boxing Promotions in Houston to break down this match-up and the possible implications for Dirrell to fight the DeGale-Eubank winner or someone else? Get ready for a double header that may have some serious punches being exchanged. It’s part of this latest Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Preview of DeGale vs. Eubank Jr. and Dirrell vs. Yildirim appeared first on Radio Influence.

Heading into another Big Fight Weekend that features a Featherweight World Title Fight Saturday night on FOX TV. So, host T.J. Rives is back to preview it with special guests. First, Marquis Johns of the newly launched BigFightWeekend.com website is on board to talk about the site, the signing this week of British Heavyweight Sensation Anthony Joshua coming to fight in June in the U.S. at Madison Square Garden and then, the Leo Santa Cruz-Rafael Rivera showdown in L.A. for Saturday. Then, speaking of Britain, David Payne from BoxingWriter.co.uk is back on the show talking Joshua and his opponent + when will the much anticipated Wilder/Fury rematch happen this summer? Before or after Joshua? Also, T.J. and David chop it up about the anniversary this week of “Buster” Douglas stunning Mike Tyson and the boxing world with a 10th knockout in 1990. Finally, it’s great to hear from Fox Sports Radio’s Jonas Knox anytime, but especially, when there’s a title fight in L.A. Jonas talks some Santa Cruz-Rivera, heavyweights too, and more! It’s all part of the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On a brand new edition of our Big Fight Weekend Preview, it’s another World Welterweight Title showdown. This time in New York. Host T.J. Rives is ready to preview champion Keith “One Time” Thurman’s first fight in almost two years against veteran challenger Josesito Lopez in a scheduled 12 rounder Saturday night. T.J. talks exclusively with Keith and his longtime trainer/cornerman, Dan Birmingham, in one on one interviews from the St. Pete Boxing Club in Florida. Also, he’s joined by longtime boxing writer/columnist Keith Idec of BoxingScence.com who is covering the fight Saturday in Brooklyn. And finally, the President of our show sponsor, Touch Vodka, Ron Bartholomew, is back on with T.J. to tell a great story about a Keith Thurman title defense in Las Vegas that he didn’t quite make it to his ringside seats in the arena for, but then crazy things happened while he was watching and rooting him on nearby! We get you ready for Saturday night’s fight. It’s 28-0 with 22 KOs Keith Thurman vs. Josesito Lopez in the Premier Boxing Champions main event Saturday, and it’s another Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Keith Thurman vs. Josesito Lopez Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s a Saturday night WBA Welterweight Championship showdown in Vegas and we’re back to preview Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrian Broner in the 12 round PPV Main Event! Host T.J. Rives gets you ready with all you need to know about Pacquiao’s first fight in the U.S. in two years. At 40 years of age with titles in eight weight classes can he pull off another great performance against another former world champ, Broner? T.J. brings on Showtime’s Paulie Malinaggi to help analyze this one, and he has unique insight, as he fought Broner five years ago. Then, one of our favorites, David Payne of Boxingwriter.co.uk is back to give his perspective on the fight, his insight and predictions? Plus, he’s in England, and are they fired up for this one over in the U.K.? Finally, “J.T. the Brick,” the iconic late night sports radio host of the last 25 years is on the show from Las Vegas to set the stage for this battle. Is Vegas embracing Pacquiao’s return? What kind of shot does Broner have? J.T. gives his points of view on it all. Put up your dukes! The PPV is approaching. Get ready for it, as it’s another Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On a Pre-Christmas edition of our boxing digital radio show, host T.J. Rives is looking forward to not one, but FOUR fights of interest coming up this weekend! First, in the U.K. Featherweights collide in Manchester, England as, former two time World Champ, Carl Frampton and unbeaten Josh Warrington square off for the IBF title. Meanwhile, British heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte fights Derek Chisora in a battle of big punchers, where Whyte looks to secure a win and a date with unbeaten Heavyweight Champ Anthony Joshua this Spring. Finally, Brooklyn, NY will be the site Saturday night, as exciting unbeaten twin Brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo each defend their WBC titles in the Jr. Middle and Middleweight divisions, as the co-main event fights. Get the previews from Boxing Hall of Famer Winky Wright, British Boxing analyst and writer from BoxingWriter.co.uk , David Payne and also our own analyst brothers DeShaun Tate and Antoine Williams come on the show to talk it up, too! Some great action coming Saturday and we got multiple previews, insights and predictions on Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Charlo vs Korobov and Charlo vs Harrison Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend, host T.J. Rives is back to recap the Deontay Wilder/Tyson Fury controversial 12 round draw for the WBC Heavyweight Title last Saturday night. T.J. has his thoughts on the decision and how the fight shook out and then, brings on some special guest analysts. Jonas Knox, Friday and Saturday overnight host nationally on Fox Sports Radio comes on the show from L.A. to talk about the fight being held on the left coast, his thoughts on the draw, etc.. Then, analyst/fight fan Ari Russell is next from New York to give his reasons why he thought Wilder won the battle. Finally, David Payne, writer and analyst from the U.K., is on again to give great insight into who he thought won the fight and what the reaction has been in Great Britain to Fury’s great showing and Wilder not being able to knock him out. It’s all part of the most entertaining heavyweight title fight that’s been in the U.S. in years. It’s Big Fight Weekend Recap! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.

On a new edition of our Boxing Preview show, Host T.J. Rives is back with an All-Star guest list talking Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury for Wilder’s WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night in Los Angeles, CA. Hear from the likes of former Olympic Boxing Champion and Wilder trainer, Mark Breland, and International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein, who will call the fight on Showtime. Plus, British Boxing writer/analyst David Payne gives perspective from the U.K. on challenger Tyson Fury. Also, broadcaster/fight fan Tomm Looney stops by from Los Angeles to give perspective on whether Hollywood cares that much about this bout? And, other guests will also discuss and analyze Wilder vs. Fury with T.J. too! It’s the first really significant heavyweight title fight in the U.S. in going on 20 years and we will get you ready for the battle of the unbeatens, Wilder and Fury, on Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

We’re back with another edition of “Big Fight Weekend” previewing Saturday night’s Undisputed World Cruiserweight (175-205 lbs.) Championship Fight from England. Undefeated Ukranian Champ Oleksandr Usyk will make his fourth title defense against English challenger and former belt holder, Tony Bellew in a scheduled 12 rounder. Host T.J. Rives is ready with insight opinions and special guests. First up will be Brian Campbell of CBSSports.com and DAZN streaming service for fights. Brian is a long time writer and commentator who will be on the live on the call during U.S.A. broadcast of the fight Saturday on DAZN. Then, T.J. brings back on the show, British analyst/writer David Payne, known as “The Boxing Writer” in the U.K. David’s website is Boxingwriter.co.uk and he gives great insight specifically into the challenger Bellew, how popular he is in England, and what kind of chance he has to upset Usyk? There will be some big punches thrown, as Usyk has 11 knockouts in his 15 wins and Bellew has 20 knockouts in his 30 pro victories. It’s the four belts of the World Cruiserweight Title all at stake Saturday night and we’ve got the preview on Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s another World Championship Boxing match this Saturday night, and host T.J. Rives is back with ‘Big Fight Weekend’ to preview it! American middleweight contender Daniel ‘Miracle Man’ Jacobs goes for the IBF belt against #1 contender unbeaten Lithuanian Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a scheduled 12 round main event on HBO. T.J. brings back Fox Sports Radio National Weekend Host and Boxing enthusiast Jonas Knox to help preview the fight and reminisce about HBO ending their 45 years of boxing broadcasts. Then, he’s joined by Ari Russell who’s at the site of the fight, New York City, to give his analysis on the match-up and also talk HBO boxing history. Get great insight and info on this middleweight showdown as Jacobs goes for a World Title and possible fight down the line with Canelo Alvarez for the winner. It’s Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Daniel Jacobs vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend, we recap Welterweight title holder Terence Crawford’s title defense and 12th round TKO of unbeaten challenger Jose Benavidez. Get host T.J. Rives’ insight and analysis followed by two special guests. DeShaun Tate joins the show from Atlanta to give his thoughts on Crawford’s win and next opponent. Then, Tony Boone of the Omaha World Herald in Nebraska where the fight was held, comes on board. He gives his thoughts on the Crawford show, the impact on the Omaha/Nebraska people of Crawford’s stardom, and more. Crawford is still the champ and we’re talking all about it and what’s next for him on Big Fight Weekend. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Terence Crawford vs. Jose Benavidez Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.

On our latest Big Fight Weekend Preview Show, we are anxious to see what undefeated WBO Welterweight World Champ, Terence “Bud” Crawford can do Saturday night with unbeaten challenger Jose Benavidez. Host T.J. Rives is ready to look at the buildup for this one with analyst Ari Russell out of New York City. The guys go over fighting style of Crawford and detail the amazing story of Benavidez just to get back into the ring. Then, a special guest, Ron Bartholomew of “Fat Dog Spirits” comes on to talk about the fight, as he was ringside in Las Vegas back in June when Crawford captured the belt. And he also talks up their new product, Touch Vodka. Get the insight, opinions and predictions on what will happen with Crawford-Benavidez Saturday night on Big Fight Weekend! It’s all part of this edition of Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Terence Crawford vs. Jose Benavidez Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

On the latest edition of Big Fight Weekend, host T.J. Rives is here to recap British World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua’s TKO win Saturday night over Russian contender Alexander Povetkin. T.J. gives his thoughts on Joshua’s performance and then is joined again, by U.K. boxing writer/analyst David Payne. David wrote on his site, boxingwriter.co.uk, that Joshua may have gotten more than he bargained for with Povetkin’s punching power. David also gives us insight on if Britain is still buzzing about Joshua after the weekend and whom he will fight next in April. Then, T.J. is joined by Tim Smith of Haymon Productions and Premier Boxing Champions. They discuss the heavyweight title fight that’s just been signed by them between American Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury of the U.K. for December 1st. Plus, Tim gives insight into a possible Wilder/Joshua future fight and also talks about PBC’s new multi year television deal with Fox Sports, just recently signed and announced. It’s all part of this edition of Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s almost time for England’s Anthony Joshua to defend his World Heavyweight Title belts Saturday night in London against Russian challenger Alexander Povetkin. And host T.J. Rives is ready to preview it with some special guests! Former Light Heavyweight World Champion Antonio Tarver comes on to talk the pressure of fighting in front your home crowd, as Joshua will. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the state of the division. Then, fight fan/analyst Ari Russell is back to give some of his thoughts on this matchup and compare the present day of the Heavyweight division to the 90’s and 2000’s. Finally, British Boxing writer David Payne is on the show from the U.K. to talk Joshua’s near God-like popularity with English fans and what is his potential to reign as champion for years to come. It’s all part of another edition of Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s all over from Saturday night in Las Vegas and “Canelo” Alvarez has dethroned World Middleweight Champ Gennady Golovkin in a narrow 12 round decision. Now, Big Fight Weekend host T.J. Rives is joined again by DeShaun Tate from the ATL to recap the action, the decision, and is there a need for a 3rd fight? Then, T.J.’s longtime Fox Sports Radio colleague and weekend overnight host, Jonas Knox, gives his takes on Canelo-GGG. Is Golovkin over the hill? Will Canelo give him an immediate rematch in 2019? The guys kick it all around. The decision is over, but the conversation about the fight is still going on with Big Fight Weekend! Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio. Follow T.J. Rives on Twitter: @BucSidelineGuy The post Big Fight Weekend: Canelo vs. GGG 2 Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.

On the debut show of Big Fight Weekend, it’s here! The Rematch. Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez Square off for Golovkin’s World Middleweight Championship Saturday night September 15th in Las Vegas and we are ready to preview it. Host T.J. Rives is joined first by fellow boxing enthusiast Ari Russell in New York to talk about the controversial draw in fight one, then they compare GGG and Canelo to great middleweights of yester-year like Marvin Hagler, Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearts, etc. Next T.J. is joined by former Junior Middleweight World Champ, and newly elected boxing Hall of Famer, “Winky” Wright. The Wink discusses the matchup, his thought on rematching an opponent and also, who he’s golfing with this weekend in Vegas before he attends the big showdown, himself! Finally, T.J. brings on another colleague who loves and brings great analysis about boxing in DeShaun Tate from Atlanta. DeShaun compares this rematch to others he’s seen and gives a WILD prediction about what he thinks will happen Saturday night. Catch all the jabs and hooks with us, as we preview the Saturday night PPV Golovkin vs. Alvarez, right here on Big Fight Weekend! The post Big Fight Weekend: Canelo vs. GGG 2 Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.