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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This episode opens with a breakdown of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, starting with the undercard and moving into the main event. We talk about what really happened in the ring, how much credit Anthony Joshua deserves for the stoppage, and whether the loss actually hurts Jake Paul’s stock and drawing power.
We also run through Jake Paul’s purses throughout his boxing career, looking at how much money he’s generated, how the business model has evolved, and whether this lane is still sustainable.
The conversation then shifts to Terence Crawford’s retirement, which reopened debate about how greatness should be judged in boxing. Crawford retired undefeated and 3x undisputed after beating the top man in his division, raising the uncomfortable question: is that enough? We examine whether legacy is built through long reigns and title defenses, or by beating the best and moving on.
We dive into Crawford’s career being built on climbing, not sitting, why that approach challenges traditional boxing standards, and why his résumé still sparks debate. A rapid-fire comparison to Hall of Fame greats turns the discussion up.
The episode also covers Oscar De La Hoya’s criticism of Crawford’s résumé, the pushback from Bernie the Boxer on the Mill City Podcast, and a breakdown of Bill Haney’s claim that Team Haney has “sent everyone an offer.” We explain why offers don’t always mean negotiations and why in boxing, optics aren’t the same as signed contracts.

We start with the Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson press conference and break down the energy between both fighters, especially why Teofimo’s demeanor felt different from what fans are used to seeing. From body language to tone, we talk about what stood out and how it affects the buildup to one of boxing’s biggest fights.
From there, we get into Shakur Stevenson’s appearance on The Breakfast Club, his thoughts on the fight, the criticism around his style, and how he sees himself at the top of the sport. That leads into a conversation about a potential Shakur vs Devin Haney fight at 147 and whether it actually makes sense. We also touch on Rolly Romero making it clear he wants nothing to do with Devin Haney and why that comment caught so much attention.
Next, we shift to title movement across the divisions, starting with O’Shaquie Foster holding down the WBC title at 130 while vacating at 135, then Stephen Fulton vacating at 126 and opening the door for Carrington vs Castro to get upgraded.
We then dive into the situation between Keyshawn Davis and Richardson Hitchins, the tension surrounding them, and Tim Bradley weighing in on their negotiations. Bradley also revealed that Keyshawn Davis and trainer Brian BoMac McIntyre are no longer working together, which added a whole new wrinkle to the conversation. From there, we talk about Hitchins taking the Ortiz fight and his decision to re-sign with Matchroom Boxing.
To wrap things up, we react to BoxingScene’s list of the best jabs among active fighters and finish with Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound list of the 21st century, breaking down why these rankings always spark debate.
This episode is a fun, honest conversation about the fights, the moves, and the narratives shaping boxing right now.

We open with hometown pride as O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster dominates Stephen “Scooter” Fulton. We break down Fulton missing weight at 130, the WBC switching the bout to a WBC Interim Lightweight Title (135) fight, and how the buildup disrespected Shock before he delivered a masterclass.Next, we dig into the week’s biggest shocker: Janibek Alimkhanuly failing a VADA test, forcing Erislandy Lara to face a late replacement instead of unifying the middleweight titles. We cover what Janibek tested positive for and how this impacts the middleweight division going forward.We recap the entire Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr card, the knockdown, the point deduction, and the controversial draw that has fans debating who really won and whether the judges got it wrong.Then we break down Frank Martin calling out Richardson Hitchins at 140 and what that matchup would mean for the super-lightweight division.We also hit the politics of boxing: Terence Crawford stripped by the WBC, his viral IG Live reaction, Errol Spence’s comments, and Floyd Mayweather’s long-standing criticism of sanctioning bodies and championship belts.We close with the massive announcement: Teófimo López vs Shakur Stevenson is officially set, and we dive into the styles, stakes, and early reactions to one of the biggest fights in boxing.

The guys are back with another heavy episode, starting with the new Ring Magazine pound-for-pound rankings — and Devin Haney finally cracking the top ten. Bernie The Boxer jumped on Mill City and argued that Shakur Stevenson should be ranked above Haney, so we break down his points and give our own takes on where both fighters really stand right now.Since we were already talking Shakur, we got into his comments after Abdullah Mason’s win — calling Abdullah a “baby” and saying not to rush him. Abdullah Mason fired back on Sean Zittel’s channel, so we look at both sides and talk about whether Shakur is giving game or trying to sun a rising star.From there, we move into Bill Haney calling out Rolly Romero — also on Sean Zittel’s channel — and what that means for the Haney family’s moves at 147. With Rolly holding the WBA welterweight belt, we break down how realistic that fight is and what the Haneys are trying to position themselves for in the division.Then we preview this weekend’s PBC card:Lamont Roach vs Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and O’Shaquie Foster vs Stephen Fulton.We look at the styles, make our predictions, and talk about what each fight means for both divisions. Lamont Roach went on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco saying he plans to stand in the pocket with Pitbull Cruz — so we break down whether that’s smart or suicidal, and who that game plan really favors.We close the episode asking who has more to lose at this stage of their career — Lamont Roach or O’Shaquie Foster. Two different fights, two different paths, but both at a crossroads that could change their whole future.#LamontRoach #OshaquieFoster #ShakurStevenson #DevinHaney #ErislandyLara #Janibek #SugarShaneMosleyJr #JesusRamos #PitbullCruz #BoxingPodcast #PBC #AmazonPrime #FightWeek #RollyRomero #BillHaney #ShawnZatel #WBABantamweightTitle #AbdulaMaysan #RingMagazine #podcast #boxer #boxing #sports #boxingnews

The guys are back this episode breaking down the entire Ring IV card and one of the busiest weeks in boxing. We start with Devin Haney’s masterclass over Brian Norman Jr, a dominant performance with a second-round knockdown, complete control, and still somehow labeled “boring.” Eddie Hearn said the fight lacked excitement, and Andre Ward called the 114–113 scorecard “egregious.” We talk about how a fighter can dominate and still be seen as underperforming.
We move to Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes and how Mason dug deep to grind out a tough win. Then we review Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Fernando “Puma” Martinez and discuss whether Bam is now top two or three on the pound-for-pound list.
Next, we break down David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde. Benavidez handled business at 175, but immediately announced he’s moving up to cruiserweight for a potential fight with Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez. We discuss the risks of skipping the entire light heavyweight division, whether he’s missing big fights, and if Zurdo is avoiding Jai Opetaia by choosing Benavidez instead.
Ryan Garcia also announced his fight with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. We talk about what that means for his future, what it sets up at 147, and how many title chances he’s already had.
And then Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua gets announced… one of the wildest matchups in boxing. We react to what this means for AJ’s mindset, legacy, and where he truly is in his career.
We close with Canelo’s interview on TV Azteca, where he said he plans to come back and rematch Terence Crawford. We break down why he wants that fight again and whether it’s the right move given all the other options he had.