We are ready to go for the month of August and it's Jake Paul back in a boxing ring Saturday night in Dallas. We look ahead to that and hear from a former world champ in Oscar Valdez and more on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.First the guys go over the strong PPV numbers for Terence Crawford's whipping of Errol Spence last Saturday night in Vegas and what does that mean for the financial success and future of the sports biggest stars?Then, it's time to talk Paul-Diaz in a Cruiserweight showdown, as the Youtube/social media star fights a former UFC world champ in the 10 round main event. Also, undisputed featherweight champ Amanda Serrano is back in the co-feature bout defending her titles in a rematch with Heather Hardy.Next, hear Dan one on one with former two division world champ Oscar Valdez, as he readies to fight Emanuel Navarrete in a highly anticipated world title showdown at 130 lbs. on Saturday night August 12th in Glendale, AZ. Valdez will be the underdog against the bigger hard punching Navarrete, but he's primed to try to win a third championship in three weight classes.The guys have some fight news on Tim Tszyu being elevated to the WBO 154 lb. world champ status, while Jermell Charlo fights Canelo Alvarez instead of Tszyu in September. Also, Devin Haney got a court victory Thursday in L.A. and what's the latest on his proposed bout with Regis Prograis for the WBC 140 lb. world title? And, there's more on Artur Beterbiev's infected jaw postponing his light heavyweight unified title fight with Callum Smith and more.We tell you more on how to stream Paul vs. Diaz on PPV.com and why you should take a strong look at them for the PPV option Satudray.Then, some nostalgia on the Israel Vasquez-Rafael Marquez "war" that was fight of the year from 16 years ago this weekend for the WBC 122 lb. title. It was the second of their 4 bouts and Dan has more on why it was so memorable. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, 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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