Brunch Boxing

Matt speaks with Welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs) about his first defense against Derrieck Cuevas, recovering from hand injuries in his career, future plans, and much more.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Brian Norman Jr.

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Grey Johnson, of BoxRec, joined the show ahead of the professional boxing card in Cuba on April 11th to discuss the event, and history of Cuban boxing.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Grey Johnson

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt, EzRaw, and Mike are joined by a panel of guests to discuss Jaron "Boots" Ennis' 6th round stoppage in his Welterweight title unification against Eimantas Stanionis.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:

News and Notes

• Anybody but Benavidez, a breakdown of the entire situation.
• Shakur Stevenson vs. Turki Alalshikh.
• Family business: Ezra calls foul on Matt’s headline.
• Usyk's team petitions WBO to allow unification with Dubois.
• UFC/TKO is requesting an amendment change to the Muhammad Ali Act.
• Keyshawn Davis and Edwin De Los Santos have agreed to fight June 7.
• Extension granted for Fundora vs Zayas.
• Brian Norman Jr. joins Brunch Boxing.
• Diego Pacheco pulls out of purse bid for Christian Mbili bout.
• Albert Bell fight day.
• Kyrone Davis vs. Yoenli Hernandez is reportedly set for May 31,
• Ryan Rozicki is forced to pull of his fight with Badou Jack.
• MVP signings
• ICS Mania 1 Event has been cancelled

EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown

• EzRaw Report Card:
  • Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III
• EzRaw Breakdown:
  • Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis
• Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash
• Matt’s Best Bet.

Booking the Damn Territory

• Five best welterweight unifications in the last 50 years
• Immediate future of welterweight division.
• Realistic dream PBC vs. Top Rank PPV.

Quick Hits

• Franchón Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 KOs) has signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with Dmitry Salita’s Salita Promotions.
• Cuban boxing legend Guillermo Rigondeaux (23-3, 16 KOs) returns to the ring on April 29.
• Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (58-6-1, 47 KOs) fights on Sunday, April 13 in Japan against Kaito Yamasaki.
• Lightweight super prospect Alan Abel Chaves (18-0, 15 KOs) returns to the ring on May 3 against Juan Antonio Rodriguez.
• Gabriel Rosado (26-17-1, 15 KOs) returns to the ring on April 29.

#MrOneTake's One Take

• Matt's message to Rick Glaser after he threaten to bitch slap him.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:

News and Notes

• Richard Torrez main events tonight’s Top Rank on ESPN+ against Guido Vianello, in what is supposed to be the toughest fight of his career.
• Oscar De La Hoya's latest Clap Back Thursday.
• Tim Tszyu returns to the ring against Joey Spencer.
• Stephen Fulton Interview.
• Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington emerged victorious against Enrique Vivas.
• William Zepeda defeats Tevin Farmer in rematch.
• Brian Norman Jr. successfully defends his WBO Welterweight Championship.
• Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn will be a DAZN PPV in the United States.
• Riyadh Season PPV headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 generated 340,000 PPV buys worldwide.
• The WBA has ordered an interim heavyweight title fight, and a regular title fight.
• Upcoming Purse Bids.
• Jake Donovan rejoins Boxing Scene; Mike Coppinger rejoins The Ring.

EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown

• EzRaw Report Card:
  • Caleb Plant vs. Armando Reséndiz, Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna
  • Andreas Katzourakis vs. Roberto Cruz, Breyon Gorham vs. Luis Feliciano, Giovanni Marquez vs. Esteban Munoz
  • Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Kamil Gardzielikin, Damian Knyba vs. Marcin Siwy, Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson vs. William Townsel
• EzRaw Breakdown:
  • Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue
  • Richard Torrez Jr. and Guido Vianello
  • Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic
  • Ricardo Salas vs. Kent Cruz
• Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash
• Matt’s Best Bet.

Booking the Damn Territory

• Ezra’s Top 5 Most Unpopular Boxing Opinions

The Rumor Report

• TKO Boxing starting to take shape.
• What is going on with Tank vs. Roach and the undercard?

Quick Hits

• Mayweather Promotions is back in the club show circuit.
• Ryan García is back training with Derrick James.
• The WBO has announced that the show cause issued to undisputed women’s heavyweight champion Claressa Shields has been terminated.
• Undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will defend her title against Interim WBA Women’s Featherweight Champion Jennifer Miranda.
• Junior middleweight contender Serhii Bohachuk (25-2, 24 KOs) is scheduled to return to the ring.
• IBF Women’s Bantamweight Champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson has (re)signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with DiBella Entertainment.

#MrOneTake's One Take

• Promotional gangbanging is the biggest threat to the sport of boxing.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt and Ezra are joined by Grey Johnson to preview the planned WBC Grand Prix including a deep dive into each division, favorites, dark horses, and more.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Grey Johnson

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Former unified Super Bantamweight Champion, and current WBC Featherweight champion "Cool Boy" Stephen Fulton joins Brunch Boxing to discuss his recent victory against Brandon Figueroa in a rematch of their classic first fight, his experience bouncing back after his loss to Naoya Inoue, training with Bozy Ennis, and more before answering questions from the listeners.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Stephen Fulton

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:

News and Notes

• Eddie Hearn says that Shakur Stevenson is willing to sit on the shelf until the fall to fight.
• Canelo Alvarez says that David Benavidez is very disrespectful and thinks he’s Superman.
• Boxing Scene and ProBox Owner Garry Jonas has alleged that Riyadh Season frontman Turki Alalshikh has “consistently refusing media credentials to BoxingScene's reporters”.
• Deontay Wilder’s June 27 return officially announced.
• Sebastian Fundora vs. Xander Zayas has been officially ordered by the WBO.
• Canelo Alvarez and William Scull tickets are now $21.33.
• Gary Russell Jr. interview with The Boxing Source: Russell says that his career may be over due to the shoulder injury; Also says that Gary Antuanne Russell will be back in the ring in the fourth quarter of the year.
• Coach Bob Santos tells The Boxing Source that Mario should be back in the ring by early summer.
• Kazuto Ioka vs. Puma Martinez rematch set for May 11.

Booking the Damn Territory:

• Best to worst events, as voted on by the fans.
• Leading Candidates (OTY awards)

EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown

• EzRaw Report Card:
  • Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charley Suarez, Raymond Muratalla vs Zaur Abdullaev
  • Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo, Charles Conwell vs. Jorge García Perez
• EzRaw Breakdown:
  • Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2; William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer 2; Melvin Jerusalem vs. Yudai Shigeoka
• Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash
• Matt’s Best Bet.

The Rumor Report

• Huge fight being negotiated for the potential Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 undercard.
• Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo reportedly to share a PBC on Prime card on May 31.
• Dmitry Bivol to vacate the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship instead of facing David Benavidez?

Quick Hits

• Newly-crowned WBC Women’s Featherweight Champion Tiara Brown and Skye Nicolson had no rematch clause.
• Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced major signings in the women’s division, including Dina Thorslund.
• IBF have ordered an immediate rematch of the final elimination bout between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.
• Matchroom wins purse bid for Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez.
• Cuban Heavyweight Lenier Pero has signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions.
• Thoughts on the results from this morning’s bout between Angel Ayala and Masamichi Yabuki?

Quick Hits

• Venado Lopez returns to the ring tonight. Should he be fighting again?

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Newly-crowned WBC Women’s Featherweight Champion Tiara Brown joins Brunch Boxing to discuss her huge victory over Skye Nicolson, her deep amateur career, and what’s next for her. Brown also discusses dealing with racism and harassment online, working as a first responder during the height of Covid, and the work she’s doing in her community.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Brunch Boxing Jonathan Foreman, nephew of “Big” George Foreman joins Brunch Boxing to discuss memories of his late-great uncle. Cliff Rold and Jro also join the program to discuss the life and times of George Foreman.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey