Brunch Boxing

In this week's episode of Brunch Boxing, Matt and Ezra discuss:

• News and Notes
  • Terence Crawford bypasses Sebastian Fundora bout for now.
  • Errol Spence Jr. vs. Sebastian Fundora
  • David Benavidez vs. David Morrell.
  • Stephen Fulton-Brandon Figueroa rematch official.
  • Rey Vargas has been named Champion-In-Recess by the WBC
  • Jermall Charlo reportedly returning against Cornflake Lamanna.
  • The WBO orders Janibek vs. Hamzah Sheeraz.; Hamzah Sheeraz turned down a Canelo bout.
  • Regis Prograis and O’Shaquie Foster says VADA not conducting frequent drug testing.
  • DAZN charging US customers $19.99 for Beterbiev-Bivol undercard.
• EzRaw Report Card, Full Card Breakdown & EZ Money
  • Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) vs. Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight title
  • Chris Eubank Jr. (33-3, 24 KOs) vs. Kamil Szeremeta (25-2-2, 8 KOs)
  • Fabio Wardley (17-0-1, 16 KOs) vs. Frazer Clarke (8-0-1, 6 KOs)
  • Jai Opetaia (25-0, 19 KOs) vs. Jack Massey (22-2, 12 KOs) for the IBF cruiserweight title
  • Ben Whittaker (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Liam Cameron (23-6, 10 KOs)
  • Skye Nicolson (11-0, 1 KO) vs. Raven Chapman (9-0, 2 KOs) for the WBC women’s featherweight title
  • Mohammed Alakel (0-0) vs. Jesus Gonzalez (3-2, 0 KOs)
  • Takuma Inoue (20-1, 5 KOs) vs. Seiya Tsutsumi (11-0-2, 8 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBA Bantamweight Championship
  • Kenshiro Teraji (23-1, 14 KOs) vs. Cristofer Rosales (37-6, 22 KOs), 12 rounds for the vacant WBC Flyweight Championship
  • Shokichi Iwata (13-1, 10 KOs) vs. Jairo Noriega (14-0, 3 KOs), 12 rounds for the vacant WBO Junior Flyweight Championship
  • Seigo Yuri Akui (20-2-1, 11 KOs) vs. Thananchai NKL (25-1, 15 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBA Flyweight Championship
  • Ryugo Sato (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Asato Sato (1-1-1, 1 KO)
  • Junto Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) vs. Petch CP Freshmart (76-1, 53 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBC Bantamweight Championship
  • Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) vs. Phumelele Cafu (10-0-3, 8 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBO Super Flyweight Championship
  • Anthony Olascuaga (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (28-3-1, 14 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBO Flyweight Championship
  • Tenshin Nasukawa (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Gerwin Asilo (9-0, 4 KOs)
  • Ayato Kobayashi (1-0, 0 KOs) vs. Excell James Junior (2-1, 0 KOs)
• Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch full undercard announced
• Quick Hits
  • Gary Antonio Russell returns (The Boxing Source)
  • Gabriel Flores Jr. is back tonight on BLK Prime
  • John Riel Casimero misses weight
  • Yoenlis Hernández stops Bryce Henry at Fists of Fury
  • Mykal Fox returns against Alfonso Olvera
  • Gloria Rizzo still judging
  • Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez reach an agreement on their WBO title bout

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

In a wide ranging interview, Brunch Boxing is joined by Tamara Shavers to discuss:

- The life and career of her dad, the legendary Earnie Shavers.

- Legendary African American pioneers in the sport of boxing that have slipped through the cracks of history.

- The Top 50 African American Boxers of all time.

- The relationship between Earnie Shavers and boxing legends like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Don King.

- The opening of the Braceville African American Heritage Museum and its sports exhibit

- ‘The BAAHM’ aims to raise public awareness and knowledge of the Braceville Township Underground Railroad, Great Migration, and African-American history.

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https://bracevilleplatt.org

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Host: Matt

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

On this week's episode, Matt, and Ezra discuss:

• News and Notes - Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach is official for December 14 in Houston, Texas. - Unified Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Andrei Mikhailovich in the 9th round to retain his IBF Middleweight Title; WBO issues “Show Cause” to Janibek Alimkhanuly.- Teofimo Lopez has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Top Rank Boxing to secure his freedom.- Sebastian Fundora vs. Terence Crawford on the way? - Oscar De La Hoya Claps Back at Devin Haney Lawsuit. - Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) will defend his IBF Junior Welterweight Championship against mandatory challenger Richardson “Africa” Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs) - Subriel Matias, Emmanuel Rodriguez Headline Star-Studded “Taínos vs. Aztecas” Card in Puerto Rico.
• EZ Money Parlay of the Day - Ezra gives us his best bets. How is he doing against Matt?
• Sha Metcalf Interview - Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf joins the show to discuss her journey to the top of boxing, as she prepares for her first world title shot.
• Kid Vasquez Interview - Edward “Kid” Vasquez joins the show to discuss his future, as he eyes the winner of the WBA Featherweight title bout between Nick Ball and Ronny Rios.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

In this special editions of Brunch Boxing, Matt speaks with Kate Bivol, ex wife of Dimitri Bivol, to discuss her story surrounding their recent separation, and, divorce.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

On this week's episode, Matt, and EzRaw discuss:

- A full breakdown of the Devin Haney lawsuit against Ryan García and Golden Boy.

- The class action lawsuit against DAZN.

- PaintGate: Did Sandy Ryan get assaulted by a member of Mikaela Mayer’s team? She believes so.

- The EzRaw Report Card: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer

- Terence Crawford vs. Sebastian Fundora: What’s going on?

- Is Errol Spence a Hall of Famer? The Corner Stool’s Cliff Rold weighs in.

- Can GGG save boxing in the Olympics?

- EZ Money Parlay of the Day vs. Matt’s Best Bet.

- The Boxing Festivus is here! Give us your best boxing rant!

- What’s going on with David Benavidez?

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt is joined by Boxing Scene's Eric Raskin to discuss his recent article on the IBF.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Special Guest: Eric Raskin

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the aftermath of Riyadh Season at Wembley.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

On this week's edition of Brunch Boxing, Matt and Ezra cover:

- Full Riyadh Season: Wembley Edition, Joshua vs Dubois Breakdown

• Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) vs. Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs), 12 rounds for Dubois’ IBF Heavyweight Championship
• Tyler Denny (19-2-3, 1 KO) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), 12 rounds for Denny’s EBU European Middleweight Championship
• Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) vs. Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs), 12 rounds, super featherweight
• Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) vs. Ishmael Davis (13-0, 6 KOs), 12 rounds, middleweight
• Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) vs. Willy Hutchinson (18-1, 13 KO), 12 rounds for the vacant WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship
• Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) vs. Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs), 10 rounds, lightweight

- EZ Money

• Ezra gives us his best bets for the day and introduces the EZ Money Retirement Fund

- News and Notes

• Lamont Roach is rumored to be the new front runner for the Gervonta “Tank” Davis bout?
• Devin Haney speaks out about Ryan García and Teofimo Lopez in an interview with Andre Ward.
• Boots-Bam doubleheader official: Boots vs Karen, Bam vs Pedro Guevara, Ray Ford vs Orlando Gonzalez.
• Dana White is coming to boxing:?
• What the hell is going on with Janibek Alimkhanuly?
• Ben Shalom vs Eddie Hearn: Shalom accuses Hearn of threatening him on the dais. Hearn accuses Shalom of having IFL take unfavorable interviews down.
• Jaime Munguia returns with a knockout victory over Erik Bazinyan:
• What boxer has the best approval rating in the sport?
• The new Brunch Boxing Top 10 Pound for Pound List

- Quick Hits

• Oleksandr Usyk detained at Polish airport.
• WBA orders Stanionis vs Giyasov.
• Mario Barrios defends his WBC title against Abel Ramos on Tyson vs Paul card.
• Richardson Hitchins reportedly facing Jose Pedraza on 12/07 in Puerto Rico
• Bam Rodriguez signs a multi-fight extension with Matchroom.
• Oscar Collazo vs Knockout CP Freshmart unification reportedly being added to Riyadh Latino Night.
• Osleys Iglesias-Petro Ivanov set for November 7.
• Chris Colbert vs. Omar Salcido to headline ProBox TV card on Oct. 9.
• Teofimo interview with Broadway Joel.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Join Matt, adn Ezra as theydiscuss:

• Full Canelo-Berlanga Card Breakdown.
• EZ Money Parlay of the Day
• Gervonta Davis, David Benavidez, Jermell Charlo and Brandon Figueroa planned for massive event.
• Errol Spence is on his way back. Should he go straight into a Fundora fight or have a tuneup instead?
• - Shakur Stevenson injures his hand and is out for the year. Joe Cordina bout is cancelled. EzRaw Breakdown on how it happened.
• Matchroom officially announces Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai.
• Lester Martinez pulled out of the ProBox TV main event against Joeshon James.
• Rocky Hernandez vs Thomas Mattice: was Mattice robbed?
• Liam Smith vs Josh Kelly Cancelled. How much of a blow is this to the Joshua-Dubois card?
• Rashidi Ellis returns October 25.
• Gallo Estrada reportedly forgoes Bam Rodriguez rematch. What’s next for both guys?

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

Matt and Ezra go through their list of the most significant fights in the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry. After, they are joined by guests to cover the news and notes surrounding this week in boxing.

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Hosts: Matt, and Ezra

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey