We kick things off with Keyshawn Davis going at Richardson Hitchins. Keyshawn basically said Hitchins could’ve missed weight on the second day, lost the belt, and still let the Oscar Duarte fight go on instead of the whole event getting scrapped. In Keyshawn’s eyes, that wasn’t the move. He didn’t sugarcoat it either. So we break that down. Was that real criticism or just emotion talking? Was Hitchins protecting himself or playing it safe?
From there we get into Max Kellerman calling for same-day weigh-ins in boxing. Kellerman thinks it would fix extreme weight cuts and clean the sport up. Ced and Q, being professional boxers themselves, strongly disagree. They explain why that extra day to rehydrate isn’t some luxury, it’s necessary. This one turns into fighters versus media and it gets real about who actually understands the grind.
Then we move into Conor Benn versus Regis Prograis being officially announced. First off, salute to Regis. Friend of the show, big opportunity, major stage. We’re happy for him. But we keep it honest. How much of a chance does Regis really have at 147 or 150 against Conor Benn? Is the size difference going to matter that much? Or does experience and ring IQ close that gap? We talk it through without disrespect, just real boxing analysis.
Next up, Teofimo Lopez says he’s moving up to 147 looking for bigger challenges. But he also made it clear he’s not removing his dad as trainer. He said his father has things to get in order and they’ll be bringing other trainers into camp as well. We talk about whether that’s growth or just loyalty. Teo has always brought people into camp, so is this really different? And is 147 the right move right now?
After that we dive into O’Shaquie Foster’s interview on Inside The Ring. Foster addressed the Mike Coppinger article that suggested he was ducking Raymond Ford because he didn’t take a fight on three weeks’ notice. Foster kept it calm and champion-like. He basically said I have leverage. I have a belt. That’s why I don’t have to jump on short notice. We get into that and the bigger conversation about media narratives and how champions are supposed to move.
And then we close it out with a heated pound for pound debate. Bill Haney says Devin Haney should be number one over Naoya Inoue. Q and Ced go back and forth heavy on this one. We talk accomplishments, dominance, skill sets, resumes, and what pound for pound is supposed to mean. Is Devin really number one? Or is Inoue’s dominance too strong to deny?

Floyd Mayweather says he’s coming back to boxing… right after suing Showtime for $340 million. So what’s really going on? Is Money just being Money or is something deeper happening? We start there and set the tone the only way we know how — with real talk and a few jokes along the way.
Then we get into the “High Stakes” card headlined by Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios. Ryan dropped Barrios in the first round and never looked back. We break down what that knockdown really meant, what Q and Ced saw from a technical standpoint, and whether Barrios was weight-drained at 147. Does he move up to 154? Is he done at welterweight? Or was Ryan just that sharp?
After the fight, Ryan called out Shakur Stevenson. They previously agreed to meet at 144 — so is that still the move? Or does Devin Haney step in and secure the rematch bag? That’s big money either way, and we talk about what makes the most sense business-wise and legacy-wise.
We also touch on Richardson Hitchins pulling out against Oscar Duarte after the second weigh-in, saying he couldn’t rehydrate properly. Was it health? Was it strategy? Was it something else? We give our honest takes.
Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright ended in a draw, but some folks felt Albright did enough to win. We talk about that momentum shift in the second half and what it means for both guys moving forward.
From there we jump into the Zuffa Boxing belt reveal. The internet says it’s ugly. We got opinions too. Is this the future of boxing or just extra?
Then we hit the Conor Benn situation. Leaving Eddie Hearn and Matchroom for a reported $15 million Zuffa deal. Was that business or was that snake behavior? The room is split and it gets real.
We also talk about Errol Spence returning after three years against Tim Tszyu. Is that the right comeback fight? Could he have taken someone else? What does this say about where Spence is mentally and physically?
We wrap it up with Keyshawn Davis saying belts don’t matter “to a certain extent” on It Is What It Is. Did people ignore that last part? Because context matters. Val and Mac go one-on-one on that debate and it gets spicy.
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In this episode we break down the Past 4 Kings vs This Era’s 4 debate and ask the real question have today’s stars actually earned that comparison? Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler fought each other in their primes. Are Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson, Gervonta Davis, and Teofimo Lopez doing the same, or are we forcing the narrative too early?
We also dive into a potential Ryan Garcia vs Shakur Stevenson fight at 144 lbs. Does a 144-pound catchweight favor Ryan’s size and power, or does Shakur’s defense, timing, and ring IQ take over? What would this fight mean for the 140 and 147 pound divisions, and who would really control the pace if they stepped in the ring?
Plus, we discuss Devin Haney potentially moving up to 154 to face Xander Zayas. Is Haney chasing a real junior middleweight challenge, or is this a calculated career move? How would his style translate against a natural 154-pound fighter with momentum?
This episode covers the 140, 147, and 154 pound divisions, modern legacy talk, and how today’s boxing hierarchy compares to the era of the original 4 Kings.

We open the episode with the Floyd Mayweather and Showtime situation and ask the question everybody been circling around. Where is Floyd’s money? We talk about the idea that Al Haymon spread Floyd’s money across the PBC roster and how that may have built the entire brand. Just speculation but the convo gets real.We pick up from last week with Josh Kelly after beating Bakhram and signing to Matchroom. The Boots Ennis fight looks dead and Kelly says he wants Conor Benn or Xander Zayas. We talk about why those names make sense and what this move really means for his career.Keith Thurman and Sebastian Fundora had their first press conference this week. We debate the fight straight up. Can Thurman still win at this age or is Fundora too much right now.Shakur Stevenson gets stripped by the WBC at 135 after paying a sanctioning fee months ago and not fighting. Mac breaks down the WBC rules for champions moving weight classes and we debate whether this was fair or foul.Chris Algieri said Devin Haney can beat Shakur because of his jab range and movement. That turned into a real back and forth. Some of us think Shakur does not lose to anybody. Others disagree.Roy Jones Jr said Shakur probably does not lose but if anyone could do it, it would be Gervonta Davis. We break down why and debate that too.We close with Terence Crawford saying no amount of money will bring him back to boxing. Canelo Alvarez responded saying he was upset Crawford retired without giving him a rematch. We talk about whether Canelo deserved another fight after how that last one went.#Agnewpodcast #BoxingPodcast #SportsPodcast #KeithThurman #DevinHaney #ShakurStevenson #TerrenceCrawford #CaneloAlvarez #FloydMayweather #ErrolSpence #JaronBootsEnnis #Matchroom #Boxing #SebastianFandora #WBC #RingMagazine #KeyshawnDavis #gervontadavis Timecodesintro - 0:0003:06 - Floyd Mayweather’s Sues Showtime11:34- Josh Kelly calls out Conor Benn16:14- Fundora vs Keith Thurman first face off21:18- Shakur Stevenson gets stripped by the WBC at 13532:10- Chris Algieri believes Devin Haney beat Shakur Stevenson41:16- RJJ says Gervonta Davis can beat Shakur Stevenson49:16- Terence Crawford Rejects Boxing Return for $100 million?55:50 - Canelo upset Crawford retired

We kick this episode off having a little fun, cracking jokes about the Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller hair unit situation before locking in and getting straight to business with the Ring 6 DAZN card.
The main conversation starts with Shakur Stevenson’s dominant win over Teofimo Lopez. We break down whether Shakur was simply on another level that night or if Teofimo’s corner failed him when it mattered most. We react to Teo’s post-fight interview with The Stomping Ground where he took full responsibility for the loss and admitted he didn’t listen to his corner, then compare that to Teofimo Lopez Sr.’s interview with Seconds Out where he placed the blame back on Teo instead of taking accountability for the lack of clear direction in the corner.
That opens up the real debate. Could Teofimo have had a better chance with stronger instructions or was Shakur just that much more skilled? With Shakur making history as a four-division world champion, we talk about what this win really means and where he now belongs on the pound-for-pound list after beating Teo.
We also react to Conor Benn being ringside, jumping into the ring after the fight, and later calling the fight boring, which sparks a conversation about expectations, fighting styles, and the gap between casual fans and hardcore boxing fans.
From there, we shift to Keyshawn Davis’ comeback fight at 140, his recent run of stoppages against opponents who had never been stopped before, and whether moving up to 147 for a Devin Haney fight makes sense right now. Is it too soon, or is Keyshawn ready for that level already?
We talk about Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington getting buzzed, responding like a true fighter, and closing the show with a beautiful combination to win his first title in dramatic fashion. We also break down Jarrell Miller versus Kingsley Ibeh, where Big Baby was getting worked before the fight took an unexpected turn that had everyone talking.
The episode keeps rolling with Xander Zayas’ 12-round win over Abass Barou, making him the youngest unified champion at 154 and proving he can sell, draw a crowd, and back it up in the ring. We also discuss Josh Kelly’s win over Bakhram Murtazaliev, his new deal with Matchroom Boxing, and the contract option that could eventually lead to a fight with Jaron “Boots” Ennis if it makes sense.
We close things out by running through the winners from the 2nd Annual Ring Magazine Awards, giving our honest takes.

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Miller Big Baby loses hair
8:30 - Shakur vs Teo recap
11:00 - Analyze Teo performance
18:30 - Teo’s game plan
23:00 - Shakur vs Conor Benn
33:11 - Who are the American Boxing Superstars
37:00 - Keyshawn dominates Ortiz
40:00 - ShuShu becomes world champion
45:00 - Xander defeats Abass
49:00 - Kelly upsets Bakhram
1:00:00 - Ring Ceremonial Awards

In this episode of The Agnew Podcast, we break down everything shaking boxing right now from elite trainers and recent fight cards, to boxing politics, risky matchups, and one of the most debated fights of the year: Shakur Stevenson
We kick things off by talking about Robert Garcia and asking the real question: Is Robert Garcia in a league of his own as a trainer? When you look at his longevity, the wide range of fighters he’s coached, and how long he’s stayed at the top who else really compares?
From there, we get into the DAZN fight card from January 24, focusing on Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla. We talk about where the predictions were off, where we got it right, and react to Eddie Hearn confirming that Andy Cruz is moving back down to 130 lbs, opening up a whole new set of possibilities in that division.
Next, we get honest about Khalil Coe vs Jesse Hart a fight that left a lot to be desired. Khalil Coe came in nearly 8 pounds overweight, underperformed, and still got the win. We break down how that happened and why it matters moving forward.
We then shift to the January 23 Zuffa Boxing debut on Paramount, and while we keep it real about how unmemorable the card was, we also give it context it was Zuffa’s first boxing event. We react to a clip of Dana White discussing where he sees Zuffa Boxing a year from now and what his long-term vision really is.
Things get spicy when we discuss Richardson Hitchins on the Ring Champs Podcast with Ak & Barak. Hitchins reveals he told Shakur he’d fight him, saying he doesn’t know how much time he has left in the game and wants to make the most money possible. That leads to a real conversation about “no friends in boxing” and why fighters are willing to face people they’re cool with.
Then we get into one of the most controversial conversations in boxing media:
Max Kellerman and Premier Boxing Champions overpaying fighters, avoiding risk, lack of cross-promotion, and how that business model may have robbed fans of the fights they actually wanted. Val and Mac go back and forth heavy on this one.
To close it out, we react to Tim Bradley breaking down Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez, happening January 31 on DAZN. Bradley believes Shakur won’t run, will stay in the pocket, and capitalize on Teo’s mistakes which sets off a heated debate: Is Shakur really ready for this level, or has Teo already proven himself against elite competition like Vasiliy Lomachenko. We finish by giving our full predictions for the rest of the card and talking about where boxing might be headed next.

Q is out this episode, currently in camp helping Abel Ramos prepare for his upcoming fight against Tamir Smalls, so we jump straight into the biggest stories shaking up boxing right now.
We open with Vergil Ortiz Jr. suing Golden Boy Promotions, breaking down what may have gone wrong behind the scenes and why things escalated to this point. We react to Robert Garcia’s comments on BoxingScene, including speculation around Turki Alalshikh and whether the power structure in boxing is quietly shifting.
From there, we discuss Brian Norman Jr. appearing on Cigar Talk, where he revealed he’s no longer training with his father. His dad later responded on Mill City Boxing, clearly unhappy and saying he wouldn’t be a second to anyone in the corner. That leads to a real conversation about father-son relationships in boxing which ones worked, which ones didn’t, and why those dynamics often fall apart.
Next, we react to Keyshawn Davis telling v   Roy Jones Jr. that he was drinking throughout his camp for Edwin De Los Santos, which he says led to missing weight. A former team member disputed those claims, and we break down how Keyshawn comes off in moments like this accountability, honesty, or a cry for attention?
Then we get into the clip everyone’s talking about: Claressa Shields allegedly calling into Hood Champion Boxing pretending to be someone else… and outing herself live. We talk about how bad it looks, why it went viral, and why someone of her stature would even make that move.
We also touch on rumors of Errol Spence Jr. potentially returning against Tim Tszyu, plus the WBA moving Gervonta Davis into “champion in recess” status and what that means for the lightweight division including who’s now next in line for the belt.
We close things out with Zuffa Boxing, reacting to Dana White’s new trailer, breaking down their January 23 card, and then previewing the January 24 DAZN card headlined by Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz, including undercard breakdowns and predictions.

This episode opens with Oscar De La Hoya calling out Eddie Hearn on social media and demanding a 60–40 split for Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Jaron “Boots” Ennis. We talk about whether that fight is actually happening and why it may not benefit Vergil right now.
From there, we get into Devin Haney tweeting he’s looking for an opponent, Keyshawn Davis responding, and Haney firing back saying he’s on the list. We break down how real that matchup is and why Jamaine Ortiz is a dangerous fight.
The discussion then shifts to Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte, expected to be announced for February 21, and whether that’s the right fight or if a different matchup made more sense.
Staying at 140, we talk Subriel Matías losing to Dalton Smith and debate who the bigger threat really is — Gary Antuanne Russell or Subriel Matías.
From there, we dive into Ryan Garcia discipline, streaming, Robert Garcia’s comments on BoxingScene, and training with his dad. We question how many real title chances Ryan has left if he loses to Mario Barrios.
We also touch on Keith Thurman vs Sebastian Fundora, Zuffa Boxing’s announced main event, and what that league-style model could become.
We close with Canelo Alvarez, his elbow surgery, the shadowboxing clip, his expected September return, turning down Osleys Iglesias, and who makes sense as a comeback opponent before ending with one last debate: who’s the biggest puncher in boxing right now?

This episode opens with Gary Antoine Russell picking Teofimo Lopez over Shakur Stevenson and what that choice really says about styles, pressure, and how fighters view risk at the elite level. We break down why Teo might be the pick in that matchup, how Shakur is perceived inside boxing circles, and what that prediction tells us beyond just who wins the fight.
From there, the conversation shifts to Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez entering free agency and the comments made by Robert Garcia about Matchroom, belief, and control. We talk through what a new deal could actually look like for Bam, what leverage he really has at this point in his career, and whether this moment is about money, freedom, or finally being valued as a top-tier fighter.
We then get into Claressa Shields explaining why she chose to fight Franchon Crews-Dezurn instead of Shadasia Green. That leads to a real back-and-forth on legacy versus danger, timing versus obligation, and how elite fighters decide which risks are worth taking once their résumé is already secure.
The discussion continues with Dan Rafael’s tweets about rumored Zuffa Boxing signees and Eddie Hearn’s comments on the contracts being offered. We explore what Zuffa Boxing could realistically become, whether a league-style model can work in boxing, and what fighters stand to gain or lose if this system actually takes off.
We close the episode with Keyshawn Davis on Inside the Ring with Max Kellerman, where talk of a Shakur Stevenson fight turns into conversation about moving up to 147. We break down whether Keyshawn is seriously planning a move to welterweight, if the weight change makes sense, or if that answer was simply a way to sidestep a question fans keep pressing.

We start the episode reacting to the Keyshawn Davis vs Richardson Hitchins situation, breaking down why Hitchins said yes to the fight but still didn’t get the spot. We talk about how Keyshawn Davis ended up facing Jermaine Ortiz, what that says about leverage and timing, and why this situation sparked so much debate among boxing fans.
From there, we move into reacting to Ring Magazine’s “RING SIX” cards, including the card headlined by Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson. We give our honest thoughts on the matchmaking, which fights make sense, and which ones feel more about politics than competition.
Next, we dive into BoxingScene’s list of the biggest fights that never happened, playing a quick game where we react to canceled fights fans thought they were going to get and debate which missed opportunities hurt boxing the most.
Then we break down the Junto Nakatani vs Sebastian Hernandez fight, a close bout with controversial scorecards that has the internet split. We discuss what Nakatani showed moving up in weight and whether that performance raised real questions moving forward.
We close by talking about Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso and the growing buzz around a potential Inoue vs Nakatani fight in Japan, rumored for 2026. Is it inevitable and is Nakatani really ready?
This episode dives into boxing politics, matchmaking decisions, and the fights fans can’t stop arguing about.
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