Brunch Boxing

News and Notes

- Welcome to the Zuffa Boxing era: The Muhammad Ali Revival Act goes to Capitol Hill.

- The Ryan Garcia Show; Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios kicked off their push towards their February 21 WBC Welterweight Championship bout.

- Gervonta Davis reportedly plans to turn himself into Miami Gardens authorities, his whereabouts are still unknown.

- Deontay Wilder Set to Return Against Chisora in April.

- Things have gotten heated between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their February 22 showdown in Motown.

- WBA Super Middleweight Champion Armando Resendiz tells Xicana Boxing that he will not be fighting Jaime Munguia on February 21.

- Jake Donovan reports that the Callum Smith-David Morrell Jr. rescheduled purse bid set for February 2.

- Jake Donovan reports that the Dmitry Bivol-Michael Eifert mandatory title fight heads to Feb. 3 purse bid.

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

- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz

- Mike’s Ez Money Parlay, Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash and Matt’s Best Bet.

Booking the Territory: Picks for New Fights, Women’s Pound for Pound

Quick Hits

- Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou to air on Top Rank Classics channel FOR FREE.

- Tenshin Nasukawa-Juan Estrada WBC eliminator eyed for April in Tokyo.

- Nonito Donaire set to return in March against Riku Masuda.

- Former WBO Super Featherweight Champion Jamel Herring has been ordered to appear in court following a felony indictment by Warren County Court on four counts of violating a protection order.

Featherweight prospect Christopher Houston joins the show to discuss his early career, his goals, and more.

Jashua Pagn joins Brunch Boxing ahead of his February 10th bout against Bryan Jimenez.

The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire spoke to Brunch Boxing ahead of his December 17th bout in Japan.

Pryce Taylor joins the show to speak with Burnch Boxing ahead of this December 20th, 2025 bout.

Dmitriy Salita joined Brunch Boxing ahead of his December 20th card to discuss the current state of boxing, and what to events to expect in the future.

Tony Harrison spoke to Brunch Boxing ahead of his December 20, 2025 fight.

Oliva Curry joined Brunch Boxing ahead of her rematch against Kaye Scott on December 20th, 2025.

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.

Decorated Brazilian heavyweight and Olympic medalist Abner Teixeira joins Brunch Boxing to discuss his upcoming professional debut with Misfits Boxing, his illustrious amateur career, boxing in Brazil, and who he wants to see in the pro ranks.