Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news, including:
News and Notes
- Oscar De La Hoya throws down the gauntlet to Jaron Ennis and Eddie Hearn. Says Vergil Ortiz vs. Boots will have to be a 60-40 split in favor of Ortiz. Fair or foul?
- Ryan García vs. Mario Barrios details to be announced on Monday. Buzz check?
- Robert García says that Bam Rodriguez will fight the winner of Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani. What are the odds Bam actually makes the jump?
- Dmitry Bivol is aiming for a spring return to the ring against Michael Eifert, according to his manager. How should boxing fans feel about this development?
- Fabio Wardley targeting Tyson Fury in 2026. Is this a good fight for Fury?
- Jaime Munguia joins Canelo Alvarez in turning down the IBF Super Middleweight title shot against Osleys Iglesias. Thoughts? Does anyone want smoke with the Tornado?
- Zuffa Boxing officially announced Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, as first reported by Brunch Boxing. How are we feeling about the Zuffa kickoff?
- Frank Martin is pushing for a fight with IBF champion Richardson Hitchins. PBC willing to make the fight. What are the odds Hitchins takes the fight?
- Curmel Moton set to return on February 28 at a Manny Pacquiao Promotions show. Thoughts on where Moton is at in his career?
- Subriel Matias had his gloves rejected by the NY Athletic Commission, following a complaint from Dalton Smith’s team, Rob Tebbutt reports. Will this have any effect on the fight?
EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown
- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith, Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba
- Mike’s Ez Money Parlay, Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash and Matt’s Best Bet.
Booking the Territory: Boxing Draft Recap, Picks for January-February
- The guys held their 3rd annual boxing draft. Who won?
- The guys make their picks on this week’s bouts, and more. How did they do so far?
Quick Hits
- The IBF to order welterweight champion Lewis Crocker to face mandatory challenger Liam Paro, Tokkers reports. Thoughts on this decision?
- The IBF has granted an extension for the Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez IBF title eliminator, as both sides work towards a deal. Who wins this potential bout?
- Albert Ramirez defends his interim WBA Lightweight Heavyweight Championship against Lerrone Richards on February 5. How are we feeling about Ramirez?
- Brandon Adams-Caoimhin Agyarko reach deal for IBF title eliminator in April.