Tune in for an exclusive interview with Glen Sharp, former sparring partner for Yaqui Lopez and author of "Punching from the Shadows", as we touch on the current state of affairs at 175 and how it compares to the classic round-robin at light-heavyweight in the early 1980s. Also, Michael Carbert gives a final send-off to one of the great fighters of all time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

Check out the latest edition to The Fight City Podcast as we bring in a very special guest, world class referee and 34 year veteran Arthur Mercante Jr. to discuss his most memorable moments officiating the fight game! Tune in!

"Revenge in Riyadh" perfectly captures the essence of the thrilling rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev that took place on February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bivol avenged his sole career loss and claimed the undisputed light heavyweight crown in a majority decision victory.The highly anticipated rematch lived up to expectations, with both fighters showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Bivol's strategic adjustments proved crucial, as he stood flat-footed and used his jab effectively to prevent Beterbiev from unleashing his powerful shots. The fight was closely contested, with Bivol ultimately emerging victorious through the judges' decision.Key highlights of the bout include: Scorecards: Two judges scored the fight in Bivol's favor (116-112 and 115-113), while the third judge scored it a draw (114-114). Statistical edge: Bivol out-landed Beterbiev 170 to 137 in total punches, a significant improvement from their first encounter. Strategic adjustments: Bivol increased his aggression and combination punching in the middle rounds, demonstrating his elite status in the pound-for-pound rankings. Championship status: With this victory, Bivol became the new undisputed light heavyweight champion, holding the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine titles.This rematch not only solidified Bivol's status as the top light heavyweight in the world but also set the stage for a potential trilogy bout between these two exceptional fighters.Jeff and Kevin also dive into the exception undercard! Check this episode out and leave your comments for future episodes!

In this electrifying episode, we break down two major boxing events that shook the combat sports world in early February 2025: Benavidez secures a dominant unanimous decision victory over David Morrell at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Scorecard highlights: 115-111, 115-111, and a decisive 118-108 in Benavidez's favor Upcoming Title Fight: Keyshawn Davis vs Denys Berinchyk - Scheduled for February 14th at Madison Square Garden's Theater - WBO Lightweight World Championship on the line - Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) looking to upset Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) - Part of a stacked Top Rank boxing card with multiple compelling undercard bouts. Tune in as we break down these exciting matchups, analyze the fighters' strategies, and preview the future of boxing's most thrilling weight classes!

Tune in to our first episode of 2024 for an exciting sit down interview between TheFightCity Founder, Michael Carbert, and David Curcio on his latest book, Smash Hit: Race, Crime, and Culture in Boxing Films. In this work David details how crime, race, and culture intersect reflecting on who we are as a society. David covers famous titles such as, Ali, Raging Bull, and Fat City, but also delves into the lesser known films such as Girlfight and the Prizefighter and the Lady. If you like boxing and the big screen, make sure to tune into this episode! If you want more content, make sure to check out www.thefightcity.com! Let our creators know what content you would like to hear on The Fight City podcast. Use the Q&A feature on Spotify!

In this episode, Jeff and Kevin dive into the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight, analyzing how Canelo's experience and boxing IQ secured him a victory by decision. The discussion doesn’t stop there – they also break down Caleb Plant's impressive stoppage of Trevor McCumby and review Erislandy Lara's dominant win over Philadelphia's Danny Garcia. Tune in for expert fight analysis and all the latest boxing action! Also, take a look at Top 12 All-Time Greatest Mexico vs Puerto Rico Fights!

Join host Jeff Fuss and his brother Kevin on this episode of the Weekend that Was series, as they break down the latest Top Rank card. The two dive into Shakur Stevenson's WBC lightweight title defense and his newfound free agency, the controversial decision in the O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao bout, Keyshawn Davis's continued rise, and the super flyweight division shake-up following Fernando Martinez's victory over Kazuto Ioka. TheFightCity.com

Celebrate Canada Day with "The Weekend That Was" Podcast! Dive into the latest episode of "The Weekend That Was" where Kevin and Jeff break down the biggest fights and performances in boxing. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs Juan Francisco Estrada: Witness Rodriguez's dominant display in the junior bantamweight division. Can anyone stop this rising star? Teofimo Lopez vs Steve Claggett: Our hosts analyze Lopez's recent fight against Canada's own Claggett. Is Lopez just a showman, or is he ready to conquer the welterweight division? Tune in now for all this and more on today's episode of "The Weekend That Was"! If you want more content, visit TheFightCity.com for your boxing needs!

Exploring the aftermath of explosive victories: Gervonta Davis takes down Frank Martin, David Benavidez shakes up light heavyweight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk. What's next for Davis and Benavidez? Will we finally get Davis v Lomachenko? How would Benavidez fair with Bivol or Beterbiev? Tune in to find out! Thefightcity.com

Oleksandr Usyk has defeated the reigning lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ascending to the throne. It has been 24 years since our last "Undisputed" heavyweight champion. Usyk is now the undisputed reigning heavyweight champion of the world, but how much weight does the title "undisputed" have in our current 4-belt era? Is Usyk to be considered one of the All-Time greats after this weekends performance? Where does this epic showdown stack up against the heavyweight classics of yore? And finally, was the WBC belt actually blessed by Pope Francis prior to the fight? All these questions and more are answered in today's episode, so make sure to tune in to find out. P.S. The bout Hunter references towards the end of the episode: Brewster vs Liakhovich. Join the ringside action at TheFightCity.com! Whether you're a hardcore fight fan or just getting into the sport, dive into our rings of analysis, commentary, and insider scoops. Unleash your passion for boxing—click, read, and become part of the ultimate fight community today!