In a continuation of the January 18th episode, Matt provides his thoughts on:

• The IBF final eliminator between Erickson Lubin and Ardreal Holmes goes to a January 28 purse bid.
• Anthony Cacace reportedly to vacate IBF Super Featherweight Championship and fight Leigh Wood. Sugar Nunez vs. Masanori Rikiishi possible for title. Right decision, if true
• Sam Goodman issued show cause by the WBO.
• The Dennis McCann drug scandal is heating up: McCann issued a show cause by the WBO, Dr. Uz blacklisted by the BBBoC.
• Rashidi Ellis (25-1, 16 KOs) joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight, and future plans in the sport.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

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Producer: Huey

In the first part of January 18th's episode of brunch boxing Matt and Ezra discussg:

News and Notes

• Errol Spence Jr. pulls out of Sebastian Fundora bout. Is this the end of the road for Errol Spence?
• Sebastian Fundora set to return in March. Fight to be announced next week.
• The Turki Alalshikh Era in boxing begins in earnest: Calls PBC his partner, 5 v 5’s, Ryan vs. Devin, Canelo vs. Crawford, Women’s Boxing Representation, trying to lock in deals with Canelo Alvarez, Anthony Joshua, Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez, Jai Opetaia, Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, William Zepeda, Martin Bakole, Anthony Yarde and Adam Azim
• Ryan García vs. Devin Haney: The circus is back in town.
• A breakdown of legendary promoter Sampson Lewkowicz’s interview with Brunch Boxing
• Tyson Fury announces his retirement.
• The plan for Naoya Inoue in 2025 is Kim, Picasso, MJ and possibly Goodman.
• Luis Nery’s February 22 return and interview with Brunch Boxing breakdown.

EZ Money

• Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson EzRaw Report Card
• January 24 ProBox EzRaw Report Card
• Inoue vs. Kim EzRaw Report Card
• Mike’s EZ Money Parlay of the Day, Matt’s Best Bets, and RAW Hard Cash

The Rumor Report

• Canelo vs. Crawford update

Quick Hits

• Tank vs. Crawford social media war:
• Gabriela Fundora to defend her undisputed flyweight championship against IBF mandatory Marilyn Badillo Amaya in the spring.
• Edwin De Los Santos set to return in March on Fundora card after life threatening scare.
• The WBA orders Zurdo Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

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Producer: Huey

In an exclusive interview with Brunch Boxing, undefeated lightweight Abel “El Zorro” Mendoza (42-0, 31 KOs) joins Brunch Boxing to talk about his next bout, his march towards Floyd Mayweather’s undefeated record, his title aspirations, dealing with internet trolls, the business of boxing and his globetrotting career in boxing.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Abel Mendoza

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Producer: Huey

In an exclusive interview with Brunch Boxing, legendary boxing promoter Sampson Lewkowicz joins the show to discuss:

• The situation between Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence Jr.
• The latest on the potential bout between Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora.
• The major February 1 PBC PPV on Prime event, headlined by David Benavidez vs. David Morrell, and the possibility of Canelo Alvarez vs. David Benavidez.
• The stacked February 8 ProBox TV card. Update us on his boxing initiative in Uruguay.
• Potential roster signings.
• His fantastic roster of fighters including Sebastian Fundora, Gabriela Fundora, Edwin De Los Santos and others.
• His relationship with Al Haymon, PBC and ProBox. Let us know his thoughts on working with Turki Alalshikh.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Sampson Lewkowicz

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Luis "Pantera" Nery (35-2, 27 KOs) joins Brunch Boxing to speak about his career, fighting in Japan, his upcoming fight, and what to look forward to in the future, including a potential rematch with Naoya Inoue.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Special Guest: Luis Nery

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Producer: Huey

On Tuesday, January 14th, Matt was joined by Middleweight contender Chordale Booker (23-1, 11 KOs) to discuss his recent fights, upcoming plans, his thoughts on his journey in boxing, and much more.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

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Producer: Huey

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:

News and Notes

• David Benavidez joined Brunch Boxing.
• Ye Joon Kim has been named as the replacement opponent for the undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue.
• Naoya Inoue expected to fight four times in 2025, with his fall bout to land in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Gervonta Davis is back on social media.
• Devin Haney has revealed to BoxingNewsED that he is in the UK to reach a deal with Turki Alalshikh to fight on his cards.
• Contract dispute between Teofimo Lopez and his promoter Top Rank Boxing comes to a head. Lopez turns down Matias.
• Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk officially announced for Valentine’s Day.
• WBO President Gustavo Olivieri has announced that the February 15 bout between Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. Will be for the Interim WBO Junior Welterweight Championship.
• IBF Lightweight Champion Vasyl Lomachenko has been granted a medical exemption by the IBF, as he decides on his future. In related news, the IBF has officially ordered an interim lightweight title bout between Raymond Muratalla and Zaur Abdullaev.
• Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis are “closing in” on a deal to finalize their WBA-IBF welterweight unification bout, according to Ennis’s promoter Eddie Hearn.
• Jose Benavidez Jr. confirms to Brunch Boxing that he returns on the February 1 Benavidez-Morrell card. He wants smoke with Erislandy Lara.
• The IBF has ordered a final elimination bout between former IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Subriel Matias and top contender Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela.
• Corey Langner, Head of Data for Jabbr, tells combat sports journalist Luke Thomas that Jabbr is in talks with commissions to fully score sanctioned bouts using their AI system.
• Jamel Herring Arrested, Faces Domestic Violence Charges.

EZ Money

• The EzRaw Breakdown makes its PBC debut.
• Matt’s Best Bet

The Rumor Report

• Janibek Alimkhanuly is on his way back.
• Spence vs. Fundora?

Quick Hits

• Legendary boxing promoter Don King is being sued by Cecil Miller’s BYD Sports and BYD Management over a failed attempt by Miller to stage a Rumble in the Jungle 2 event in Nigeria.
• In an interview with WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, it was revealed that current Interim WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker will be stripped of his title when he steps in the ring on February 22 with IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois.
• Deontay Wilder is back in April on BLK Prime vs. Curtis Harper.
• Former IBF Lightweight Champion Richard Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs) will return to the ring on February 23 at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.
• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson a MASSIVE Box Office Success.

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

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Producer: Huey

Brunch Boxing's Benavidez Boxing Gym Media Day comes to a close as Matt is joined by the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs). After, PR extraordinaire, Emily, joins to discuss David's journey and growth from prospect to champion in boxing.

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Brunch Boxing's Benavidez Boxing Gym Media Day continues as Matt , and EzRaw is joined by 18 time national champion, and Super Featherweight contender Gabriela Tellez (3-0, 1 KO).

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Brunch Boxing's Benavidez Boxing Gym Media Day continues as Matt is joined by Middleweight contender and former Welterweight title challenger Jose Benavidez Jr. (28-3-1, 19 KOs).

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

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