It's another jammed packed recap show/podcast off a weekend that saw Keyshawn Davis score an impressive early win Friday and then, both Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez successfully defended their world titles Saturday night. And, we recap those bouts, have some fight news and tremendous nostalgia on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael are back to discuss it all:Davis scored a great KO over Agrentine Gustavo Lemos in his hometown of Norfolk, VA, in the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN main event. And, Dan also goes over the undercard. Next, they recap Saturday’s Matchroom/DAZN card in Philadelphia, asEnnis won but had some issues with Karen Chukhadzhian in theirrematch for the IBF welterweight title The boys talk whether we should be concerned when "Boots" looks to move up in weight. In the co-feature, junior bantamweight Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez wiped out Pedro Guevara in the 3rd to retain the lineal/WBC 115 lb. title. What's "Bam's" potential in the next year or two. And, Dan likes what he saw out of Raymond Ford moving up to 130 lb. on the undercard. They also talk Saturday’s Fresh Productions/PPV.COM in Puerto Rico as junior welterweight Subriel Matias scored a quick KO of Roberto Ramirez. There's news on super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia headed home to Tijuana, Mexico, for his first fight there in nearly three years against Bruno Surace in Zanfer Promotions main event Dec. 14 (ESPN+).Also, fearsome Nigerian heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi, 51, who was on track for a title shot in the late 1990s, is making a comeback – 25 years since he last fought! .Next, Oscar De La Hoya and Eddie Hearn been going back and forth about a Golden Boy vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 card. We go over the possibilities. Finally, there's nostalgia as, on Nov. 12, 1982 – 42 years ago on Tuesday – Aaron Pryor KO14 Alexis Arguello to retain the WBA junior welterweight title in their first fight. It's an amazing bout and one of the top 10 fights in boxing history! The boys talk this epic battle at the old Miami "Orang Bowl" Statium.On Nov. 10, 1983 – 41 years ago Sunday – Marvin Hagler scored a 15 round decision over Roberto Duran in a "Four Kings" fight to retain the undisputed middleweight title. Much respect for Duran is discussed.And last but not least, Nov. 11, 2000 – 24 years ago on Monday – Lennox Lewis defeated David Tua to retain the lineal and unified heavyweight title. Dan was ringside at Mandalay Bay on his first ever boxing trip to Las Vegas. Let's reminisce with him about big time Vegas moments.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

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