We breakdown this week's fight with Australian boxing writer Anthony Cocks. 

Opetaia-Nyika will take place on Wednesday night in California with the undercard roughly starting at midnight on DAZN.

In this show we are joined by the great boxing coach, John Pullman. The crew talk about the major action of the week

Topics include
- Fernando Martinez-Kazuto Ioka II not happening
- The state of the junior bantamweight division
- Japan losing two big fights in two weeks
- Hayato Tsutsumi vs Rene Alvarado
- Our pound-for-pound list for 2025
- One new year's resolution
- We finish with a brief preview of Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika

Timestamps
0:00 Fernando Martinez-Kazuto Ioka II
10:20 John Pullman joins the show
20:50 Dakota’s Pound-for-pound list
24:30 conversation about hometown decision
29:00 Great heavyweight debate
37:45 New year’s resolution for boxing
45:00 Who is the Fighter of the Year in 2025
46:30 Jai Opetaia-David Nyika preview 
58:10 Justis Huni, Teremoana Jnr thoughts
01:04:20 Last segment

In this show, Dakota and Lukie go over the following categories as we look back at the year of boxing in 2024.

Brief notes on the awards given

Boxer of the Year 
Women's Boxer of the Year
Fight of the Year
Round of the Year
Contender of the Year
Comeback of the Year
and more....

Timestamps
0:00 intro 
1:00 Naoya Inoue, Ryan Garcia fights off…
4:04 Felix Alvarado vs. Tobias Reyes
7:12 Boxer of the Year
11:55 Why Oleksandr Usyk Won
17:45 Fight of the Year
21:50 Usyk-Fury I 
24:55 Trainer of the Year
26:00 Don Charles
35:20 Comeback of the Year
37:00 Daniel Dubois 
43:30 Round of the Year
46:00 Abdullah Mason-Yohan Vazquez 
51:10 Prospect of the Year
53:00 Moses Itauma
56:50 Upset of the Year
58:00 Jaime Munguia-Bruno Surace
01:02:50 Knockout of the Year
01:05:10 Lucas Bahdi-Ashton Sylve
01:07:30 Keyshawn Davis 
01:10:23 What did we miss?
01:20:13 What is 2025’s outlook for boxing?
01:26:41 Personality driven boxing vs. Achievement driven boxing
01:33:18 Kazuto Ioka-Fernando Martinez II

Thoughts on the fight.

Timestamps 

0:00 Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II
22:10 undercard

Join us as we go live to break down the wildest week in boxing and look ahead to what’s coming next. Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II headlines our preview, a heavyweight clash to cap off 2024, though this time it’s not for the undisputed title, but the bragging rights of being the best modern heavyweight. We’ll also cover the fallout from Sam Goodman’s injury pulling him out of his fight with Naoya Inoue and Dennis McCann’s unexpected drug test result.

And speaking of upsets, the shocking moment of 2024? Bruno Surace knocking out Jaime Munguia in Tijuana—an ending nobody saw coming. We’ll dive deep into Munguia’s disastrous year, from his loss to Canelo Alvarez in May to this shocking defeat that flipped the script on his career.

Plus:

Alan Picasso’s latest win and his potential shot at Naoya Inoue.

A draw between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel that left more questions than answers about the future of Golden Boy’s welterweight division.
And don’t forget the undercard madness: Charles Conwell’s dominant knockout, Victor Morales Jr.’s gritty return, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s statement win that positions him back in the mix for a Naoya Inoue showdown.

Plus brief recaps of ProBox TV, Big Time Boxing USA, Most Valuable Prospects 10, 360 Promotions card and the Boxxer show Natasha Jonas/Lauren Price

0:00 Bruno Sarace stops Jaime Munguia 
16:30 Alan Picasso thoughts 
20:05 Sam Goodman out of Naoya Inoue fight
20:30 Murodjon Akhmadaliev fight recap
27:00 Matchroom undercard 
37:10 Alexis Rocha-Raul Curiel draw
42:00 Golden Boy undercard
46:51 Club show recap
53:00 Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II preview 
01:05:37 undercard

Renowned boxing coach Simon Martinez joins the podcast to share his insights on the electrifying Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano rivalry, his take on the star-studded Riyadh Season card, and the polarizing impact of Jake Paul on the sport. Martinez also dives into why he believes young audiences are turning away from boxing and what can be done to bring them back. It's an honest, unfiltered conversation about the state of boxing today.

timestamps
0:00 Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano II
8:00 The impact of social media on boxing
10:02 Jaron Boots Ennis vs Teofimo Lopez talks
10:53 The February Riyadh Season card preview
15:00 Dakota joins and gives his thoughts on that card
20:56 Thoughts on Jake Paul
28:40 Debate over Women's boxing ratings
33:10 I see boxing on the decline

Join us for an in-depth live podcast previewing this week’s packed boxing schedule, where the storylines outside the headliners may steal the show! From Robeisy Ramirez’s stunning career pause to Jaime Munguia’s return against Bruno Surace, we’re breaking down the fights you don’t want to miss.

We’ll also discuss the Matchroom event in Monaco, featuring Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s audition for a Naoya Inoue showdown and rising star Beatriz Ferreira’s IBF lightweight title defense. Plus, we dive into the gritty LA matchup between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel and the under-the-radar bangers on ProBox TV and DAZN’s midweek slate.

Topics to be covered:

Robeisy Ramirez's unexpected exit in his rematch with Rafael Espinoza
Jaime Munguia: Reset or resurgence?

Can Rocha survive Curiel's pressure?

Monaco’s unique charm and high-stakes matchups featuring Akhmadaliev and Ferreira

Sneaky-good fights: Charles Conwell, Gary Cully vs. Maxi Hughes, and the rise of prospects

We'll also touch on recent bouts:

Emanuel Navarrete’s latest win: Is he the king of junior lightweight or just surviving the pack?

Richard Torrez Jr.: Knocking out smaller opponents, but when will he face a real test?

Albert "Chop Chop" Gonzalez: Stealing the show with an all-action thriller.

Marc Castro’s upset loss: What went wrong for Matchroom’s prospect?

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timestamps
0:00 Did Robeisy Ramirez quit?
12:00 Let’s talk about Rafael Espinoza
14:15 Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez II thoughts
24:20 Lindolfo Delgado, Richard Torrez, Steven Navarro and Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez
34:00 Richardson Hitchins beats Liam Paro
39:46 Henry Lebron defeats Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz
42:35 Yankiel Rivera
45:20 Marc Castro and Jalil Hackett upset losses 
50:36 Stephanie Pineiro
52:00 Jaime Munguia’s fight on ESPN+
53:20 Alan Picasso fights on undercard, Inoue next?
55:00 Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs Ricardo Espinoza preview
57:05 Undercard thoughts
59:00 Alexis Rocha vs. Raul Curiel preview 
01:03:10 undercard thoughts
01:05:30 ProBox TV card breakdown for Wednesday Night Fights
01:07:00 Salita fight card on Thursday on DAZN 
01:10:00 the Friday night Most Valuable Promotions card on DAZN
01:12:10 360 Promotions UFC Fight Pass card on Friday
01:17:20 Boxxer, Natasha Jonas, Lauren Price
01:19:30 Dakota’s picks to watch this week

On this week’s podcast, we dive into the high-stakes rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez for the WBO junior lightweight title. Can Navarrete bounce back after his lightweight loss to Denys Berinchyk? Will Valdez reclaim his momentum after a brutal first fight with Navarrete? We also break down the undercard fireworks, including Rafael Espinoza’s title defense against Robeisy Ramirez and the return of heavyweight standout Richard Torrez Jr. Plus, we preview Paro-Hitchins, the British battle between Bentley and Pauls, and Ryan Rozicki’s cruiserweight showdown in Canada. 

Plus Dakota's thoughts on Galal Yafai's sixth round technical knockout of Sunny Edwards.

0:00 Galal Yafai beats Sunny Edwards 
6:15 Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr postponed 
13:00 Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield happening…?
17:45 Cameron Vuong vs Gavin Gwynne thoughts 
23:35 Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez II rematch 
28:55 Rafael Espinoza vs Robeisy Ramirez rematch
36:52 Lindolfo Delgado vs. Jackson Marinez preview
43:44 Undercard picks, Steven Navarro, Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez, and Giovani Santillan
48:23 Richard Torrez fight
54:20 Liam Paro vs. Richardson Hitchins preview 
01:00:40 Henry Lebron vs. Christopher Diaz preview 
01:03:20 Undercard, Yankiel Rivera, Marc Castro, 
01:05:30 Other stuff to watch

Join us as we break down an unforgettable night in Birmingham, England, where Galal Yafai scored the biggest win of his career, stopping Sunny Edwards in six rounds. Was this Yafai’s breakthrough or Edwards’ swan song? We’ll unpack the action, including Edwards’ puzzling performance and Yafai’s relentless pressure. Also, Milo's podcast is available here 

We’ll also recap the rest of the card:

Conah Walker decisively defeats Lewis Ritson.
Kieron Conway edges Ryan Kelly in a middleweight thriller.
Cameron Vuong’s close call against Gavin Gwynne.
Troy Jones and Callum Smith return with notable wins.
Aaron Bowen survives a knockdown to deliver a late KO.
Plus, updates on Curmel Moton missing weight and his December plans in Japan. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of all the drama and what’s next for these fighters!

0:00 Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai thoughts 
21:35 Undercard thoughts 
37:40 Curmel Moton 
42:20 Some thoughts on the weekend coming up

This week in boxing has one major fight. We dive into the highly anticipated grudge match between flyweight Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai on Saturday in the UK, airing live on DAZN. It's a clash of two elite fighting families—Edwards, a former titleholder known for his slick backfoot boxing, versus Yafai, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist and surprising puncher.

The undercard is stacked too! Lightweight prospect Cameron Vuong faces a tough test against veteran Gavin Gwynne, while welterweights Conah Walker and Lewis Ritson meet in a high-stakes regional battle. Plus, Kieron Conway, better than his record suggests, takes on Ryan Kelly.

We’re also covering Curmel Moton’s fight in Atlantic City and giving a shoutout to Corey Erdman for the mention on the OTX Boxing telecast—thank you, Corey!

Last weekend’s highlights:

Andreas Katzourakis edged Brandon Adams in a thrilling split-decision to win the OTX junior middleweight tournament.

Oshae Jones claimed a split-decision victory over Femke Hermans for the junior middleweight title.

Rising stars David Lopez and Nathan Lugo stole the show on the undercard—Lopez might be the next big thing.

In Mexico, Zanfer Promotions delivered an exciting card on ESPN+, but bad judging stole the spotlight. Three of five fights ended in draws, with Moises Caro robbed of a clear win over former champ Elwin Soto.

We’ll also discuss the frustration of light heavyweight Jesse Hart, whose fight was canceled at the last minute.

Join us live as we break it all down and take your questions in real time! 👊

📅 Stream Date: Sunday
⏰ Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 PT)

Timestamps
0:00 Brandon Adams vs Andreas katzourakis
14:32 Oshae Jones wins first title 
15:45 David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Feb 1st
23:00 The ugly Moises Caro doesn’t get nod over Elwin Soto
25:00 Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai preview 
36:40 We praise Kieron Conway 
41:30 Cameron Vuong vs Gavin Gwynne preview
48:00 Conah Walker vs Lewis Ritson preview 
51:30 Next week is stacked....
54:26 Lukie rant to end the show.