Boxing With The Lukie Boxing Podcast

In this episode, Lukie is joined by his dear friend Stacks, Anthony Saldaña, a podcast host and contributor to Supreme Boxing. We start with our thoughts on Zuffa Boxing. Lukie praises Julian Rodriguez, Omar Trinidad, Robert Meriwether, and Troy Nash Jr, while they talk about the good and bad of the first event. This is followed by a conversation around Raymond Muratalla defeating Andy Cruz to retain his IBF lightweight title. How big was the win, and what kind of statement did Muratalla make? We briefly touch on the undercard, Khalil Coe missed weight and won a sleepy and debatable decision over Jesse Hart. Also, 2024 U.S. Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones had a good showing. Then, this week...We have two big cards.Shakur Stevenson will face the WBO junior welterweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez. What are the stories at play for this fight, and is the snowstorm going to be a hidden story of this fight card? Other notable fights on this pay-per-view are: the junior welterweight debut of Keyshawn Davis against Jamaine Ortiz, WBC middleweight champ Carlos Adames versus Austin "Ammo" Williams and Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller facing Kingsley Ibeh. On Top Rank Classics FAST channels, WBO junior middleweight Xander Zayas will face the WBA titleholder Abass Baraou in a unification bout in Puerto Rico. How will Zayas look in his homecoming bout in Puerto Rico? Is Baraou underrated or overrated after his Yoenis Tellez win? Undercard notables are the 154lbs debut of  Giovani Santillan and welterweight Rohan Polanco. Zuffa Boxing will return on Sunday. The card will feature Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela versus Diego Torres, Serhii Bohachuk vs Radzhab Butaev, and a light heavyweight contender bout between Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic. 0:00 Intro meet Zack1:00 Zuffa Boxing14:30 Jai Opetaia 18:08 Raymond Muratalla 26:20 Undercard35:00 Shakur-Teofimo41:00 undercard49:50 Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou55:00 Zuffa Boxing 02🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

A major week of boxing and this podcast will give you a brief preview. A meaningful match as WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez puts his title on the line against Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson is looking to become a four-division champion. Also, WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas will face Abass Baraou in a competitive bout, and the return of IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev will face Josh Kelly. What a week. More info go to http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this podcast, I preview the IBF lightweight title fight between champion Raymond Muratalla versus Andy Cruz, while talking about the start of Zuffa Boxing. If you enjoy this episode, check out the blog as this is what free subscribers get weekly at: http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this show, we talk about the odd week Golden Boy Promotions had. From losing two fights on Friday night's card to the drama between star-fighter Vergil Ortiz and the promotional entity, what is the future of the company? We also talk about the action from last night with Abraham Gonzalez of FightsATW.com, who was there live. Raul Curiel defeated Jordan Panthen in a middleweight catchweight bout, Jorge Chavez outpointed "Gucci" Manny Flores in their rematch, plus observations about the undercard. We also talk about Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa and the odd ending to that fight. Then, we move to this week. It is the start of Zuffa Boxing on Paramount Plus. The fight card as of now will feature junior middleweight Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo, Mexican Olympian Misael Rodriguez-Austin Deanda, and Julian Rodriguez-Cain Sandoval. We preview the match-ups and we talk about what we expect from the production. That same night on DAZN, a very good bout between, Jose Tito Sanchez and Jesus Ramirez Rubio will take place at featherweight. Then, the card Lukie can't wait to see: IBF beltholder Raymond Muratalla faces Andy Cruz. It could be for who is the best in the division, given the uncertain framework of the future of the division. Other notables include the return of Israil Madrimov at middleweight, Khalil Coe vs Jesse Hart, which is a great bout, and 2024 U.S. Olympic Bronze medalist Omari Jones. Super middleweight Ronny Alvarez is a fighter to monitor on this card as well.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

In this episode, we are joined by boxing legend Raul Marquez in the first half to talk #SmithMatias and Zach of ⁨@TUSCPod⁩ to breakdown Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa, and #RochaCuriel2Dalton Smith shocked the world and knocked out the boogeyman, WBC junior welterweight champion Subriel Matias. One crushing right hand sent Matias to the canvas, and changed both fighters' trajectories for their career. In this show, we will have multiple guests as Dakota takes some time away from the show, as we unpack the biggest event in boxing this year so far. Other topics discussed: Can Emmanuel Rodriguez become a three-time bantamweight world champion after beating Fernando Diaz, coming off a layoff? Bantamweight Jeyvier Cintron knocked out Victor Sandoval in a Round of the Year contender. Also, Junior welterweight Nestor Bravo scored a second-round one-punch highlight reel knockout against Pedro Campa.Then, we shift to Agit Kabayel. How good is he? My gut says really good. He stopped Damian Knyba on Saturday night. We talk about his recent run, and where he stands in the division, as well as his unique fighting style. Plus, we talk about Jadier Herrera, the new interim WBC lightweight world champion, who stopped Ricardo Nunez. Herrera hit the deck in the fight and came back to win. He could be elevated to full champion if Shakur Stevenson stays at junior welterweight after the Teofimo Lopez fight. Then, we preview next week. The big fight is on Friday night. Alexis Rocha will rematch Raul Curiel in a DAZN main event. The first bout ended in a draw. Curiel is training with Robert Garcia. Will that be a factor? The co-feature will see Manny Flores vs Jorge Chavez in a regional rematch at junior bantamweight, featured on a marquee card. Notables on the undercard are Joel Iriarte, Cayden Griffiths, and John “Scrappy” Ramirez. Plus, we also talk about Australian boxing. Nikita Tszyu will face Michael Zerafa in a middleweight fight.0:00 Raul Marquez on Dalton Smith-Subriel Matias37:50 Agit Kabayel 46:22 Jadier Herrera 52:30 Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa01:04:48 Undercard bouts to follow01:08:23 Alexis Rocha-Raul Curiel II1:15:30 Undercard🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

Friday night on DAZN, we get a welterweight rematch between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel. To read more of my thoughts go to http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this podcast, Lukie and Dakota talk about Amanda Serrano's win over Reina Tellez. It was her first fight at featherweight for some time. Tellez was a late-sub replacing Erika Curz. We talk about Serrano’s career currently and what she has meant to the sport. Also, WBA lightweight titleholder Stephanie Han defeated Holly Holm in the co-feature, and Alexis Araiza announced herself on a major stage, upsetting former titleholder Ebanie Bridges. Plus, Jonathan “La Bomba” Gonzalez outclasses Yankiel Rivera. We also touch on some undercard bouts, such as Chris Echevarria vs Gabriel Bernardi and Abner Figueroa vs. Edwin Rodriguez. Then, we shift our focus to this week. Subriel Matias will put his 140lbs title on the line against Dalton Smith. How do we see it? Also on the undercard, Emmanuel Rodriguez’s return after losing his title, plus Henri Cedeno versus Alfredo Santiago, and Nestor Bravo vs. Pedro Campa? Then, Dakota’s guy, Agit Kabayel, will have a German homecoming against unbeaten Damian Knyba. A notable co-feature will see Jadier Herrera facing Ricardo Nunez for the interim WBC lightweight title. Timestamps0:00 Dakota is taking a month break2:58 Amanda Serrano-Reina Tellez14:30 Stephanie Han defeats Holly Holm22:20 Alexis Araiza defeats Ebanie Bridges29:00 Jonathan Gonzalez defeats Yankiel Rivera32:40 Subriel Matias-Dalton Smith preview41:00 undercard 44:20 Agit Kabayel-Damian Knyba57:20 Undercard01:03:00 Dakota says goodbye🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

I breakdown the two major fights of the week.Want more visit the blog at http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this podcast, I go through a series of awards I give out every month on my newsletter, as I recap the year. Lukie talks about the best boxer, best fights, best knockouts, best round, breakout fighters, and much more. 

Welcome to the 2025 Award Show. We start with fight breakdowns. In this episode, we break down Saturday morning’s telecast from Saudi Arabia. In the main event, Naoya Inoue rather effortlessly defeated David Picasso. It was a showcase of Inoue’s great timing and reflexes, but Picasso proved to be a tough foe, hanging on until the final bell. Yet, the story of the night was Junto Nakatani. Nakatani defeated Sebastian Hernandez, but the result left many with more questions than answers. The fight was close, closer than any Nakatani had as a pro prior. Nakatani opted to fight on the inside at times, a difficult move. Some thought Hernandez won, some thought Nakatani won, as did the judges. In the end, the mega-fight between Inoue and Nakatani has taken a massive hit. Also, Erdison Garcia upset previously unbeaten Taiga Imanaga, and IBF flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki made his second title defense, knocking out Felix Alvarado in 12 rounds. Next week, we get one fight card from Puerto Rico. Amanda Serrano will face Reina Tellez in a 10-round women’s title fight broadcast on DAZN. This will be Serrano’s first fight against an opponent named Katie Taylor since the summer of 2024. Tellez will be taking a major leap up in competition as she faces the toughest opponent of her career, replacing Erika Cruz. Other notable bouts on the undercard, Stephanie Han, a women’s lightweight titleholder, will face legend Holly Holm, who will not just be battling Han, but father time itself. Holm, now in her 40s, is a boxing pioneer who became a legend for knocking out Ronda Rousey. She looks to win a title in the twilight of her career. Notables on the undercard include Yankiel Rivera, Jan-Paul Rivera, Henry Lebron, and Ebanie Bridges. Then, the awards. 0:00 Naoya Inoue-David Picasso13:00 Junto Nakatani-Sebastian Hernandez21:48 Boxer of the Year30:15 Women’s Boxer of the Year34:50 Fight of the Year39:10 Women’s Fight of the Year40:50 Round of the Year42:00 Trainer of the Year44:30 Knockout of the Year46:30 Prospect of the Year49:00 Story of the Year54:00 Vergil Ortiz vs Jaron “Boots” Ennis58:40 Guys who didn’t fight enough59:25 Illegal Manuevers 01:01:28 Guy who came out of nowhere award.01:04:52 Good job, bub award01:07:00 The lost all momentum guy 01:08:30 The 2026 Breakout Fighter will be…01:10:00 Amanda Serrano-Reina Tellez Preview🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

My thoughts on the upcoming bout to start 2026. Read more at the blog, http://lukieboxing.substack.com

This week was a holiday treat for fight fans. We start with the Netflix card. Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul. Paul suffered injuries from the fight. What did we learn? In the co-main event, Alycia Baumgardner defeated Leila Beaudoin, and Jahmal Harvey stood out as a star. Three notable undercard fights: Cherneka Johnson won a close fight against Amanda Galle, Yokasta Valle defeated Yadira Bustillos in a wild one, and Avious Griffin returned from a loss, stopping Justin Cardona. Earlier in the week, Giorgio Visioli looked like a top lightweight prospect. If you haven't seen him, watch him. Let's also add Tiah Mai Ayton to that list. ProBox TV's last card of the year ruled. Ramon Cardenas knocked out Erik Robles, middleweight Joeshon James survived a double-knockdown to beat Yojanler Martinez, and Marlon Harrington knocked out a prospect Bryan Polaco. On Saturday, Craig Richards knocked out Dan Azeez, and Kaye Scott won the unified vacant women's middleweight titles over Olivia Curry in a rematch. We have two fight cards this week, as Naoya Inoue will put his undefeated junior featherweight title on the line against Alan David Picasso.In the co-feature, Junto Nakatani will face Sebastian Hernandez Reyes. If Inoue and Nakatani both win, do we see them fight in 2026? Also, any fear in double-booking fights?Willibaldo Garcia, the IBF junior bantamweight champ, will face Kenshiro Teraji.Also in Japan, Masamichi Yabuki will put his IBF flyweight title on the line against Felix Alvarado. Plus your questions....Dakota's story is here: Link (https://itrboxing.com/2025/12/21/3-takeaways-from-anthony-joshua-vs-jake-paul/)Timestamps0:00 Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul recap 14:00 Baumgardner, Harvey, and undercard18:30 Giorgio Visoli20:34 Tim Tszyu25:05 Seiya Tsutsumi-Nonito Donaire31:15 ProBox TV36:16 WBC Grand Prix40:37 Amado Vargas, Chase Demoor-Andrew Tate 44:20 Craig Richards stops Dan Azeez46:30 Kaye Scott beats Olivia Curry01:01:40 Naoya Inoue-Alan David Picasso 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

My thoughts on this upcoming fight. Read more at http://lukieboxing.substack.com

In this episode, Lukie and Dakota break down the week’s action. We begin with a ProBox TV card with lightweight Charlie Sheehy shining on the prelims. We also talk about Karlos Balderas as well as Justin Pauldo’s comeback knockout win over Nike Theran. Adelaida Ruiz became a world champion by defeating Alexas Kubicki. Erik Badillo could be headed toward a title shot with his junior flyweight win over Elwin Soto. Also, is Cristian Cruz the next “Venado” Lopez? We will talk about his draw against Muhammad Yaqubov.Also, Frazer Clarke suffered a shocking upset loss to Jamie TKV. Francesca Hennessy, a women’s bantamweight, also got a win on the card. Ben Whittaker got a first-round knockout over Benjamin Gavazi. Whittaker is a 2020 Olympic silver medalist who has star potential. This was his first fight with Matchroom Boxing. Notable undercard action, Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne fought to a draw. They will probably have a trilogy before it is all said and done. Middleweight Tom Cowling upset Aaron Bowen, and Jimuel Pacquiao’s pro debut against Brendan Lally was scored as a draw. The big fight this week is Lamont Roach Jnr taking on Isaac Cruz. We talk about all the scenarios that we see. Also on the undercard a middleweight unification bout between Erislandy Lara vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly, a 130lbs title fight between O’Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton Jr. The pay-per-view card starts with Jesus Ramos Jr taking on Shane Mosley Jr. Undercard bouts of note, Frank Martin will face Rances Barthelemy, Luis Nunez will return to action, so will Isaac Lucero, Elijah Garcia, Jordan Roach and Robert Guerrero Jr. Also “our guy” Jai Opetaia will face Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia being ducked? We discuss.In the U.K., Shabaz Masoud will face Peter McGrail in a solid bout. A sneaky great fight will pit IBF women’s lightweight titleholder Beatriz Ferreira against Elif Turhan. Conah Walker will face Pat McCormack, and Sean McComb will face Hugo Micallef. 0:00 ProBox TV Justin Pauldo thoughts7:45 Karlos Balderas thoughts11:25 Charlie Sheehy14:35 Erik Badillo-Elwin Soto17:23 Remaining ProBox TV bout20:50 Ben Whittaker 30:20 Frazer Clarke’s upset loss32:40 Lamont Roach Jr-Isaac Cruz 38:34 Erislandy Lara-Janibek 43:00 Jesus Ramos Jr-Shane Mosley Jr46:06 O’Shaquie Foster-Stephen Fulton Jr52:20 Shabaz Masoud-Peter McGrail54:50 undercard56:43 Jai Opetaia01:02:57 Takuma Inoue upsets Tenshin01:04:55 Jimuel Pacquiao🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

This Saturday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, Elite Underdog Promotions will return for their second professional boxing show. You can purchase tickets here: We spoke with Ali Benjamin, the owner of Benjamin’s Boxing, who serves as a co-promoter and matchmaker for Elite Underdog Promotions. In this episode, you will hear his excitement about the main event between welterweight Jacob Macalolooy versus Angel Munoz. Also, up-and-coming women’s fighter Tiare Womack against an undefeated Danna Pineda, promising prospect Kumar Prescod and a battle of pro debuts with Ralie Gulley versus Colin MadlangbayanYou can follow Benjamin on IG at https://www.instagram.com/benjaminsboxing/?hl=en and Elite Underdog Promotions at  https://www.instagram.com/eliteunderdogpromotions/?hl=en

Every week I do a mailbag on http://lukieboxing.substack.com. That is my newsletter, by the way. It is free. For Thanksgiving, I am share this week's episdoe, so you can have a little bit extra for the holiday season. 

In this show, we are talking about last night's fight card. We start with a hot-button topic of the three major fighters who have been champions and retained their position atop of the sport, which journey have you enjoyed the most: David Benavidez, Devin Haney or Jesse "Bam" RodriguezWe will also break down Benavidez win over Anthony Yarde, Haney defeating Brian Norman Jr, and "Bam" defeating Fernando Martinez. Also, we talk about what might be the "Fight of the Year" as Abdullah Mason wins the WBO lightweight title over Sam Noakes in a modern classic, that might have been too good to be a vacant title fight. Also, we talk about Mizuki Hiruta, who made her sixth title defense of her WBO junior bantamweight women's title, and Francisco Veron, who defeated Roiman Villa on ProBox TV. This week, we have two marquee cards. On Saturday, Lukie will be on-site in Fresno for the ProBox TV. He gives a detailed explanation of why you should watch Justin Pauldo, Charlie Sheehy, Karlos Balderas, and many others involved. In the U.K., on Saturday, light heavyweight Ben Whittaker makes his Matchroom debut. Also on the card, Molly McCann, and a rematch between Cameron Vuong-Gavin Gwynne0:00 Thoughts on Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez 11:30 David Benavidez25:12 Devin Haney beats Brian Norman Jr39:30 Abdullah Mason-Sam Noakes45:43 Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua50:50 Francisco Veron 56:00 Mizuki Hiruta 59:30 Ben Whittaker01:02:00 ProBox TV breakdown01:13:15 R.I.P. Vanes Martirosyan🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

I am going to do a livestream (maybe it will stay public), if not, it will go to the newsletter folks talking about tonight's action on Ring IV. I want to talk about Devin Haney's win over Brian Norman, David Benavidez continuing to impress with his talent, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez looking as though he is unbeatable and one of the best fights of the year between Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes. Plus, props to Anthony Yarde for accepting a fight with Benavidez0:00 skippable intro2:00 Haney-Norman10:13 David Benavidez and Jesse “Bam” Rodrigez19:30 Mason-Noakes 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

In this episode, we talk about Conor Benn upsetting Chris Eubank Jr. Should we see a trilogy? Also, where does Jack Catterall fit into the welterweight division, and Adam Azim...is he the real deal? Also, Ishmael Davis vs Sam Gilley was way too much fun. We also recap the Top Rank card.Then we get a major card this Saturday. The main event, light heavyweight David Benavidez versus Anthony Yarde. The star of the show is a WBO welterweight title fight between the champion Brian Norman Jr and Devin Haney, who looks to become a three-division titleholder. Also, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez against Fernando "Puma" Martinez, Abdullah Mason faces Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight title. Also in the United States, Mizuki Hiruta will look to defend her title against Gloria Gallardo, "Right Hook Roxy" will be featured on the undercard and another good rematch between Guadalupe Medina and Tatiana Almaraz.0:00 Intro2:14 Conor Benn-Chris Eubank Jr II10:10 Jack Catterall17:00 Adam Azim, Ishmael Davis 24:00 Top Rank31:40 David Benavidez-Anthony Yarde Preview37:50 Devin Haney-Brian Norman Jr43:30 “Bam” Rodriguez-“Puma” Martinez48:10 Abdullah Mason-Sam Noakes🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744

In this show, we are joined by junior middleweight contender Chordale Booker, who will be involved in a white-collar boxing event coming up.We start the show off with a breakdown of Vergil Ortiz vs Erickson Lubin, talking about what is next for both fighters. This is followed by a conversation around the co-feature between Darius Fulghum-David Stevens, and the debut of Amari Jones. Dakota gives his thoughts on other up-and-comers from the Golden Boy card. We also talk about Tiger Johnson great performance stopping Nicklaus Flaz, which was a star-making performance. Katsuma Akitsugi once again looks like a contender, and Dominic Valle is a top prospect. With Booker, we talk a little bit about his coaching style, and what it was like to be a prospect. This was followed by a breakdown of Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn, as well as the DAZN entitled "The Ultimate Tier", we might be joined by a special guest panelist for this part of the show as well. On the undercard of this pay-per-view event, we discuss Adam Azim versus Kurt Scoby, and Jack Catterall versus Ekow Essuman. Sam Gilley versus Ishamael Davis could be sneaky fun, given how good Davis looked in his last fight.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:25 Vergil Ortiz8:30 Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis13:12 Golden Boy undercard15:12 Chordale Booker talks about coaching boxing23:40 Chordale Booker on Ortiz-Ennis30:40 Tiger Johnson38:10 Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn II43:15 Adam Azim-Kurt Scoby51:00 Jack Catterall-Ekow Essuman58:06 Chordale Booker stories🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4946380479135744