The unified heavyweight champ is back to defend his title and one of the iconic boxing TV play by play voices of the last 50 years joins us on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com start first with the Oleksandr Usyk second unified heavyweight title defense, as he battles Daniel Dubois in Poland Saturday night. Off a year layoff, but clearly the better and more tested fighter, Usyk is in against the hard punching, but limited Dubois. What's the low chance at an upset?The guys also discuss the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show in Oklahoma that features unbeaten Jared "Real Big Baby" Anderson in action in the main event. Dan has more on his opponent and whether Anderson should win big to continue his rise towards a title shot.Next comes an intriguing conversation with the 30 year, award winning hall of fame voice of HBO Boxing, Jim Lampley. Jim and Dan go over why Lampley has not been back broadcasting fights since HBO ceased it's production of fights in 2018? There is also some reminiscing by Lampley on the meteoric rise of Mike Tyson and then his amazing fall starting with Buster Douglas knocking him out. Lampley will also be part of special coverage on PPV.com of the Canelo Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight title defense against Jermell Charlo next month.Then, there's fight news involving Tim Tszyu's next title bout in October, Yordenis Ugas set to fight for a welterweight belt on the Canelo-Charlo undercard and IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia ready to come off a long layoff and a broken jaw to finally make his first defense in England later this year.Finally, Dan has nostalgia on one of the most lucrative bouts in modern boxing history, as Floyd Mayweather took on UFC legend Conor McGregor in a boing match in in Vegas this weekend in 2017. Just why was this match such a big a "cross over" success for boxing and MMA and even, casual sports fans? Dan and T.J. discuss.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Spreaker, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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