The Hurt Business

Fun weekend of combat ahead. The boys start with sharing thoughts on  the Canelo News (1:35)  and the Beneil Dariush injury (8:37).  Tijuana's Superstar Jaime Munguia back in the ring this weekend (15:24).  Finally the long overdue showdown between Kell Brook and Amir Khan finally taking place (21:49).  UFC Fight Night (38:55) headlined by the 10th ranked LHW Johnny Walker taking on the 12th...

In this episode, we discuss the British DAZN fight between Daniel Jacobs and John Ryder, as well as John's controversial victory. We go down and discuss the enormous UFC 272 card, which has some spectacular contests from top to bottom. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title once again, Tai Tuivasa earns his biggest win to date, and Jared Cannonier makes a strong case to be Israel Ades...

In today's episode, we discuss the highly anticipated UFC 271 rematch between Israel Adesanya and Rob Whitaker. Co-maining this fight card is Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa, and before that features Jared Cannonier vs Blond Derek Brunson. We also discuss the return of famed Daniel Jacobs, who will meet John Gorilla Ryder in a boxing match this weekend in the United Kingdom. https://www.instagra...

In this episode we reacted and shared our thoughts on all the combat from this past Saturday Feb. 5. Started with the Claressa Shields performance and the fascinating post fight interview with Savannah Marshall. Raymond Ford's controversial decision victory over Edward Vasquez.  The climax of Boxing from that evening, "One Time" Thurman's return against Mario Barrios. To close...

In today's episode, Josh and Fares share their thoughts on all that is in store this weekend in Combat Sports. Starting with the stacked PBC card headlined by Keith Thurman vs Mario Barrios. Then get into the return of the boxing  'GWOAT', Claressa Shields as she takes on Undefeated Slovenian Champion, Ema Kozin.  An intriguing UFC Fight Night main event matchup between Sean Strickl...

In today's episode, we'll discuss several upcoming significant fights in boxing and the UFC, as well as our impressions on these matchups. Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano, Tom Aspinal vs Alexander Volkov, Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje, Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte, and many more fight announcements are among the big fights we discuss. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

We sat down with a dear friend, Francis, today to discuss the main event of UFC 270, which features Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane (50:45). We also discussed the co-main event between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo individually, as well as a number of other fights on the UFC card.  https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

Today, we discuss Gary Russell Jr's comeback from a long hiatus and his battle for the WBC featherweight belt against Mark Magsayo, a prospective star. We also talk about two major UFC fights in the lightest and heaviest weight classes. Deiveson Figueiredo approaches his third bout against Brandon Moreno with a one-fight lead and a draw in the flyweight championship title fight. Then we have...

In this episode, we discuss the intriguing existing status of the unification wars that are set to take place this year among the elite boxing contenders. We also talk about Joe Smith Jr.'s successful title defense against Steve Geffrard for the WBO championship belt. We next discuss Calvin Kattar's great comeback win against a dangerous opponent in Giga Chikadze, who headlined the UFC&a...

The boys talk about new fights on the horizon in boxing and the UFC, new goals for the year, and other upcoming events in this episode. The second half of the episode features UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Calvin Kattar vs Giga Chikadze, as well as a discussion of the light-heavyweight division in boxing, as Joe Smith defends his WBO title against Steve Geffrard. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In this special episode, Josh and Fares look back and reflect on the year, including several honors for boxing and the UFC. These awards are entirely subjective, and they include our Boxing/UFC Fight of The Year, Boxing/UFC Fighter of The Year, Boxing Performance of The Year, Boxing/UFC Knockout of The Year, UFC Card of The Year, our very own personal boxing P4P list, and some fights that we want...

This episode concludes the year on a high note in the UFC and boxing. We discuss the whole UFC Fight Night main event between Chris Daukus and Derrick Lewis, who just broke the UFC record for most knockouts ever. The second part of the show is dedicated to boxing, which included some great bouts. This contains Artur Beterbiev's TKO in the ninth round against Marcus Browne, as well as DAZN&apo...

In today's episode, we discuss the year's final DAZN and UFC cards, featuring headlines from Parker vs Chisora in British boxing and Derrick Lewis vs Daukaus in UFC. We talk about Top Rank's card, which features Brown vs. Beterbiev on Friday, and there's a lot to talk about on the year's last card. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In today's Episode, the boys breakdown the abundance of fights in both MMA and Boxing taking place this weekend. Decided to open the show with thoughts on UFC Press Conference from Thursday night (0:59).  UFC 269 is incredible stacked from top to bottom. Started the card in the early Prelims (8:15) some of our personal favorites like MA very own Randy Costa, and BJJ specialist Ryan Hall. Then...

The boys discuss Devin Haney's near-perfect performance against a strong opponent in JoJo Diaz for the WBC lightweight championship in today's episode. We also discuss Gervonta Davis' performance against Isaac Cruz, a new fan for both of us, and the criticism around the fight is close. We wrap off the show by talking about the fantastic fights that took place on UFC Fight NIGHT Aldo...

In the first part of this episode, we're joined by Lemedicus, a special guest and friend, to discuss the upcoming fights between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Isaac Cruz, as well as Devin Haney and Jojo Diaz. The second half of the episode discusses the packed UFC lineup this weekend, which includes fights like Brad Riddell vs Rafael Fiziev, Jimmy Crute vs Jamahal Hill, Alonso Menifield...

In this episode, we discuss George Kambosos' title fight with Teofimo Lopez for the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles as the undisputed champion, which stunned the world. We also talk about Stephen Fulton vs. Brandon Figueroa's championship fight. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

We speak about Lopez vs. Kambosos, which still doesn't feel real after all these months of delays, and promotion relocation in this short and sweet episode. We talk about what we think of the fight after the contentious press conference, the overall matchup between the two young men, and how we imagine this fight will go when they finally meet in the ring this Saturday after so many setbacks....

In this episode, we examine Terrence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter, a welterweight title battle in which Bud becomes the first and only man to knock down the two-division champion. We talk about the fight and evaluate our feelings about it, as well as the controversy and Porter's retirement. We also talk about some of the UFC fights from the weekend, including Adrian Yanez vs Davey Grant, Michael...

In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about the biggest welterweight of the year with Bud Crawford Welterweight champion vs former 2x champion Shawn Porter in potentially one of the biggest fights of the year the way things are shaping. In UFC, we have so many exciting fights we talk about including Michael Chiesa vs Sean Brady, Adrian Yanez vs Davey Grant, LomaLookboonm vs LupitaGodi...

In today's episode, we discuss Jaime Munguia's victory over Gabriel Rosado, a contender for fight of the year in boxing. We also look through a number of UFC fights, including Song Yadong vs Julio Arce, Joel Alvarez vs Thiago Moises, and Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez, to name a few. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In the first part of today's podcast, we discuss Benavidez Jr. and Sr. competing for this weekend, as well as a highly anticipated battle between Munguia and Rosado. (0-15:45) We chat about some thrilling bouts from all around the card in the second half of the show. Cynthia Calvillo vs Andrea Lee, Liana Jojua vs Cortney Casey, Thiago Moisés vs Joel Alvarez, Song Yadong vs Julio Arce, and of...

In today's episode, Josh and Fares react to this past weekends catalog of great fights and a few questionable performances at UFC 268 and in the boxing world.  Opening up the episode jump right into Mikaela Mayer/ Maiva Hamadouche fight from Friday night (0:52). We shared our thoughts on the massive fight between Caleb Plant and Canelo for all the super middleweight straps and what's nex...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down this highly anticipated battle for the Super Middleweight Unification Crown between Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Tennessee's very own Caleb "Sweet Hands"  Plant (2:04). This weekend we also look forward to the incredibly stacked UFC 268 card. We open the card talk with some fighters in the prelims that are excit...

We gathered today to discuss everything related to UFC 267 and boxing over the course of this weekend. We have a long discussion on how some fighters in the UFC and boxing are just a step ahead of the game, and what attributes we notice throughout both. https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/