A Heavyweight KO shocker by Chinese big man Zhilei Zhang in London and one of the top champions in boxing in a one on one conversation are part of the latest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of Big Fight Weekend to go over it all, including how Zhang closed the right eye of England's Joe Joyce and battered him in a TKO stoppage to shock the crowd in London Saturday night. The fight handed the WBO interim champion Joyce his first pro loss and it's arguably China's most significant non-title fight win ever, in any division. Where do both fighters go from here? Dan gives his thoughts and insight.They also recap American Mikaela Mayer winning by decision over her last minute replacement opponent in the co-feature fight on the London card. It was a bit of a wild circumstance that Mayer was in the ring with a fighter on about 30 hours notice. The guys go over it all.Next up, Dan goes for an in depth conversation with WBA light heavyweight champ, Russian Dmitry Bivol. Bivol, who scored a career defining decision win over CCanelo Alvarez almost 12 months ago, is in discussion to potentially meet him again this Fall. Or, will he angle to fight fellow Russian Artur Beterbiev in an undisputed 175 lb. clash potentially instead?Finally, there is some fight news headed into Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight week, including a new co-feature opponent for super middleweight David Morrell. And, we wrap with some nostalgia involving two anniversaries of bouts that Dan covered ringside involving Victor Ortiz and Sergio Martinez getting world title wins in tremendous battles.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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