Breidis-Opetaia Cruiserweight Showdown & Abner Mares interview | Big Fight Weekend Preview

It's a brand new month for the sweet science and we're ready to go over news of the week, hear from a former multi-division world champ and of course, preview a couple of significant bouts this Saturday. It's all part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast!Host T.J. Rives returns with Dan Rafael, insider for BigFightWeekend.com, to go over it all.First, the guys discuss news outside of the ring including he apparent retirement of multi division world champ Mikey Garcia this week. Plus, there is news on Shakur Stevenson returning to his roots in Newark, NJ for an upcoming title defense later this year. And, is Jake Paul going to get to fight England's Tommy Fury or not?Then, hear Dan's one on one conversation with former multi-division world champ turned Showtime Boxing commentator Abner Mares. Mares is making a ring return after an over four year layoff to fight in September and Dan finds out more about that and his mindset moving forward.Next, T.J. and Dan go over the IBF cruiserweight showdown in Australia for Saturday morning U.S. time. This, as champ Mairis Breidis defends his title against local rising contender Jai Opetaia in a 12 round battle. What will happen in this classic "veteran vs. young upstart" matchup?Also, the boys talk heavyweights and specifically, WBO #1 contender Joe Joyce fighting in England against journeyman Christian Hammer to stay active and in the world title picture. Joyce is unbeaten and wants the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua who rematch in August.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy