Brunch Boxing

The Best and Worst in Boxing 2025 So Far


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Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:

News and Notes

  • Eddie Hearn says that Shakur Stevenson is willing to sit on the shelf until the fall to fight.
  • Canelo Alvarez says that David Benavidez is very disrespectful and thinks he’s Superman.
  • Boxing Scene and ProBox Owner Garry Jonas has alleged that Riyadh Season frontman Turki Alalshikh has “consistently refusing media credentials to BoxingScene's reporters”.
  • Deontay Wilder’s June 27 return officially announced.
  • Sebastian Fundora vs. Xander Zayas has been officially ordered by the WBO.
  • Canelo Alvarez and William Scull tickets are now $21.33.
  • Gary Russell Jr. interview with The Boxing Source: Russell says that his career may be over due to the shoulder injury; Also says that Gary Antuanne Russell will be back in the ring in the fourth quarter of the year.
  • Coach Bob Santos tells The Boxing Source that Mario should be back in the ring by early summer.
  • Kazuto Ioka vs. Puma Martinez rematch set for May 11.

Booking the Damn Territory:

  • Best to worst events, as voted on by the fans.
  • Leading Candidates (OTY awards)

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

  • EzRaw Report Card:
    • Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charley Suarez, Raymond Muratalla vs Zaur Abdullaev
    • Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo, Charles Conwell vs. Jorge García Perez
  • EzRaw Breakdown:
    • Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2; William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer 2; Melvin Jerusalem vs. Yudai Shigeoka
  • Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash
  • Matt’s Best Bet.

The Rumor Report

  • Huge fight being negotiated for the potential Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 undercard.
  • Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo reportedly to share a PBC on Prime card on May 31.
  • Dmitry Bivol to vacate the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship instead of facing David Benavidez?

Quick Hits

  • Newly-crowned WBC Women’s Featherweight Champion Tiara Brown and Skye Nicolson had no rematch clause.
  • Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced major signings in the women’s division, including Dina Thorslund.
  • IBF have ordered an immediate rematch of the final elimination bout between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.
  • Matchroom wins purse bid for Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez.
  • Cuban Heavyweight Lenier Pero has signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions.
  • Thoughts on the results from this morning’s bout between Angel Ayala and Masamichi Yabuki?

Quick Hits

  • Venado Lopez returns to the ring tonight. Should he be fighting again?

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Hosts: Matt, and EzRaw

Social: Mike

Producer: Huey

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