On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we kick off 2026 with a bit of a re-introduction and a soft relaunch of the show. We talk about what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and why we’re excited about where things are headed this year — including the podcast now being available in full on YouTube. With Floyd Mayweather Jr. back in the news following a recent Business Insider article, we use the moment as a jumping-off point for a full, top-to-bottom deep dive into one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in modern boxing.

We also clean up a couple of previous show items, briefly and respectfully acknowledge the recent tragedy involving Anthony Joshua, and wrap things up with a look at a relatively quiet start to the new year in terms of fight action — with a few notable moments across boxing and kickboxing.

Episode highlights include:

• A 2026 re-introduction and update on the direction of the show

• Full podcast episodes now available on YouTube (audio-only)

• Stand-up combat sports only: boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing

• Clean-up segment corrections from recent episodes

• A respectful mention of the tragic accident involving Anthony Joshua’s team

• Floyd Mayweather Jr. deep dive: origins, Pretty Boy Floyd, the De La Hoya pivot, the Money Mayweather era, Pacquiao, McGregor, business, exhibitions, and what (if anything) comes next

• A light fight recap from a slower-than-usual start to the 2026 calendar

• Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) highlights and standout knockouts

• DAZN boxing results and heavyweight controversy

• Discussion of the upcoming MVP Promotions card promoted alongside Dana White, featuring Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo

No hot takes, no nonsense — just thoughtful conversation, honest debate, and a genuine appreciation for stand-up fighting.

Links & fight clips referenced in the episode:

Business Insider “Money to Blow”

https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-floyd-mayweathers-post-boxing-investments-career-debt-real-estate-2025-12

Mayweather vs Corrales

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Dg_n0H8rQ

Mayweather vs Castillo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS8O7j0JHZc

Mayweather vs De La Hoya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77M32xlElTs

Mayweather vs Pacquiao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39zhhfMGNRk

Mayweather vs Big Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBgNqVSWHxc

M-16 vs Brandol Mendoza (In Thai)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVMQ8frxO8Y

Akram Ouchibi vs Alexis Contreras (In Thai)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9oxOBIl3Vw

Granit Shala vs Petar Milas (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fgSiLO48Q

Agit Kabyel vs Damian Knyba (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDzzgGbY0XM

Amand Serrano vs Reina Tellez (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TTSElKyHHU

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaYUBGqrV8