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Undefeated women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields was forced to overcome two rounds of adversity before ultimately making her successful MMA debut by defeating her more experienced & BJJ brown belt opponent Brittney Elkin {3-7} via third round stoppage at PFL. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we recap the Shields V Elkin contest and touch on sequences in the bout that made...

Reigning  & defending champion Deiveson Figueiredo {20-1} gears up for his rematch with tough as nails Brandon Moreno {18-5} in a five-round title affair on UFC 263. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast  series, we breakdown the Figueiredo V Moreno match-up and go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of these fighters as well as our pred...

Nate Diaz {28-12} returns from a 17-month layoff to try and halt the current eight fight win streak of Leon Edwards {18-3} in a special five-round contest on UFC 263. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we breakdown the Muhammad V Maia match-up and go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of these fighters as well as our predictions & sugg...

43-year-old veteran Demian Maia {28-10} takes on surging Belal Muhammad {18-3} in a three-round contest on UFC 263. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast  series, we breakdown the Muhammad V Maia match-up and go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of these fighters as well as our predictions & suggested betting strategies for those picks. Inf...

Yes, you read that right. This is NOT clickbait. Big tech has dropped the big, bad ban hammer on the Fight Junkie YouTube channel.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we touch on our channel being deleted from YouTube and the slippery slope that big tech is on regarding censorship and control over the new town square.

The winless Logan Paul (0-2) was able to take the former pound 4 pound king the distance in their eight round exhibition. The fight was littered with holding and lacked any real action but in the end both fighters picked up a payday and Logan can always say he went the distance with the future HOF great! In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we recap the main event match between Floy...

Current WBA (Regular ) & WBC (Silver) light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal {35-6} has tested positive for three different steroids and his world title rematch against former champion Badou Jack {23-3} has been cancelled. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we touch on the recent revelation that current light-heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal failed his pre-fight drug test...

Undefeated HOF multi-weight champion Floyd Mayweather {50-0} returns to the ring in an exhibition match against Logan Paul {0-1}.   In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we touch on the most important aspect of the Floyd Mayweather V Logan Paul boxing match, the actual grading of the wagers! We go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of the...

Former undefeated bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali {17-1} lost his undefeated record & WBC title against newly crowned champion Nonito Donaire {41-6} via 4th round knockout.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we breakdown the upset victory by Nonito Donaire and touch on the fact the majority of people are listening and following "pretenders" that do not understand wh...

Undefeated lightweight champion Devin Haney {26-0} retained his WBC title against former three division champion Jorge Linares {47-6} On Saturday night.  Haney was in control for most of the match but was forced to deal with some adversity after being hurt & wobbled at the bell in the 10th round of the contest.   In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we give our thoughts...

Undefeated bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali {17-0} puts his WBC title on the line against former four weight champion Nonito Donaire {40-6}.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we breakdown the Josh Nordine Oubaali V Nonito Donaire boxing match and go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of these fighters as well as our predictions...

Undefeated lightweight champion Devin Haney {25-0} puts his WBC title on the line against former three division champion Jorge Linares {47-5}.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we breakdown the Josh Devin Haney V Jorge Linares boxing match and go over what we feel are possible betting opportunities & the odds for each of these fighters as well as our predictions & su...

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua {27-12-1} has recently admitted that his retirement from the sport of Mixed Martial Arts is just around the corner. The legend would like to have one or two more fights before calling it quits. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we touch on the recent retirement statement from Rua and give our opinion on why combat sport athletes need a solid support system a...

After the longest drought in the history of mankind, boxing fans are finally getting a NEW boxing game! ESBC is setting out to fill the void left by EA sports Fight Night and bring us a whole new revolutionary boxing game. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we go over the current roster of the new ESBC game as well as some of the features that will be included in the game once it...

Now that Tyson Fury {30-0-1} & Deontay Wilder {42-1-1} are officially fighting  this July in Las Vegas, the sportsbooks have opened the betting line for their third fight. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we go over the odds for each fighter and give a sneak peek into what the game plans for each man may be this time around.   Information Is For Entertainment Purpos...

This one was for all of the marbles and when the dust settled it was Josh Taylor {18-0} who added the WBC & WBO straps to his IBF & WBA super-lightweight collection. Taylor defeated the tough as nails Jose Carlos Ramirez {26-1} over the course of twelve action packed rounds, dropping the former champion twice enroute to a 114-112 points victory.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Po...

At the age of 42, the legend Manny Pacquiao {62-7-2} will put his skills to the test against one of the top Pound 4 Pound fighters in the sport, Errol Spence Jr. {26-0} August 21st in Las Vegas.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series, we take our hat off to the future hall of fame fighter in his quest to always try and test himself against the best fighters the sport has to offer...

It appears boxing fans are going to have to accept a war of words between Tyson Fury {30-0-1} & Anthony Joshua {24-1} instead of a battle of fists. The two heavyweight champions have taken to social media to air their grievances over their cancelled August 24th PPV match in Saudi Arabia. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we go over the latest huffin' & puffin' from Fury &a...

Yes, you read that right. Boxing fan Greg Double has created a GoFundMe account in the hopes of collecting one million dollars to pay Deontay Wilder {42-1-1} to step aside and allow Tyson Fury {30-0-1} to face off against Anthony Joshua {24-1} this August in Saudi Arabia. In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we read Greg's noble GoFundMe mission statement and address the possibility...

This one is for all of the marbles. Josh Taylor {17-0} puts his IBF & WBA super-lightweight titles on the line V Jose Carlos Ramirez {26-0} who risks his WBC & WBO straps. This 140 pound unification match takes this Saturday night! In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we breakdown the highly anticipated Josh Taylor V Jose Carlos Ramirez boxing match and go over what we feel a...

It appears the highly anticipated unification match between Tyson Fury {30-0-1} & Anthony Joshua {24-1} is now officially off!   Bob Arum has secured a July 24th PPV date and the venue Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Tyson Fury V Deontay Wilder {42-1-1} III. Anthony Joshua is now looking to defend his WBO title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk {18-0}  In this episode of...

After riding the high of a twelve fight win streak, Tony Ferguson {25-6} has now lost three fights in a row, his most recent defeat coming at the hands of Beneil Dariush {21-4}.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we ponder the future of "El Cucuy" and examine his performance in the Dariush fight.

Boxing is a cruel mistress! As of this video publication, it appears the highly anticipated heavyweight unification match between Tyson Fury {30-0-1} & Anthony Joshua {24-1} may be called off due to a judge's ruling requiring Fury to face former foe Deontay Wilder {42-1-1} a third time before September 15th. Unless a deal can be brokered with Wilder, this ruling would put the August 14th showd...

Katlyn Chookagian {16-4} was able to win a three round decision in her flyweight bout against Brazilian Viviane Araujo {10-3} but during the fight there was a bit of controversy surrounding the possibility she may have tapped to a choke in the second round of their contest.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we give our thoughts on the sequence that caused the debate about th...

Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira overcame a disastrous first round against Michael Chandler only to come back in the opening seconds of the second round and knockout Chandler to win the UFC lightweight title.  In this episode of the Fight Junkie Podcast series we discuss the impressive come from behind victory of the new UFC champion Charles Oliveira and also touch on some of the other results tha...