Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Review PLUS Future Heavyweight King Debate

Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman Review, Stoppage Debate & What Comes Next at 154

Sebastian Fundora made Keith Thurman look old, overwhelmed and outgunned - but how much did this win really tell us about the top of the super welterweight division? Watch more episodes and connect viahttps://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere [https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere] https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel [https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel] In this episode of About That Action, Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel break down Sebastian Fundora’s dominant stoppage win over Keith Thurman and ask the bigger questions coming out of the fight. Yes, Fundora looked sharper, more controlled and more mature, with better distance management, tighter punch selection and a growing ability to stay defensively responsible while piling on pressure. But this is not just a simple victory lap.  The conversation digs into what version of Keith Thurman actually showed up, whether the performance says more about Fundora’s development or Thurman’s decline, and why the wider 154lb picture is still far from settled.  The episode also opens up a strong debate around Fundora’s best next move, with Spence, Charlo, Ortiz, Ennis and Zayas all entering the conversation, before closing on the controversial sixth-round stoppage and whether Keith Thurman was unfairly denied the right to go out on his shield. Key Moments: 0:00 – Fundora steamrolls Thurman and the early reaction to the win 02:03 – Why Rahim says the praise needs context 03:20 – Thurman’s game plan and why he could not execute it 07:00 – Fundora’s size, pressure and why Thurman looked overwhelmed 09:00 – How Fundora has improved defensively and technically 13:19 – How much should we really take from this performance 15:00 – Why this was the right fight for Fundora at the right time 16:00 – Should Fundora face Charlo, Spence, Ortiz, Ennis or Zayas next? 21:10 – Why Charlo still matters at 154 despite the inactivity 24:14 – The argument against soft matchmaking when a fighter is peaking 30:10 – Why Spence could still be a valuable name and learning fight 34:02 – The Xs and Os that showed Fundora’s IQ is improving 38:34 – Keith Thurman’s stoppage complaint and whether the referee got it right 46:47 – Referee vs corner: who should have protected Thurman? 51:04 – Sean and Rahim pay tribute to Keith Thurman’s career and personality

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Review PLUS Future Heavyweight King Debate

Moses Itauma stopped Jermaine Franklin in five rounds and looked every bit like the next big thing in the heavyweight division. Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel break down the performance, the hand speed, the punch selection, the future world title talk, and whether boxing is moving too fast in crowning Itauma the next king. Watch more episodes and connect via: https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere [https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere] https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel [https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel] In this episode of About That Action, Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel react to Moses Itauma’s dominant stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin and ask the big question boxing fans are already debating: are we looking at the future ruler of the heavyweight division, or are people getting carried away too quickly? Sean is all in on Itauma, praising the fluidity, the step-backs, the feints, the body work, the hand speed and the kind of technical maturity you almost never see from a 21-year-old heavyweight. Jermaine Franklin had never previously been stopped and had gone hard rounds with Anthony Joshua, which only makes Itauma’s control and finish look even more impressive. But Rahim brings the balance. Yes, the performance was elite. Yes, the knockout was clinical. Yes, Itauma passed the eye test with flying colours. But the heavyweight division is not short on talent, and there are still names like Usyk, Dubois, Wardley and Kabayel further along the road. The conversation becomes less about hype and more about timing, matchmaking and the dangers of placing a crown on a fighter before he has had to earn it against the very best. There is also real appreciation for the job Queensberry is doing in building heavyweight contenders properly and creating meaningful fights in a division that suddenly feels loaded with intrigue again. So this is not just a review of a one-sided stoppage. It is a wider debate about projection versus proof, hype versus substance, and what it really takes to become the next heavyweight king. Key Moments: 0:00 – Moses Itauma stops Jermaine Franklin and Sean goes all in on the hype 02:43 – The speed, feints and punch selection that overwhelmed Franklin 04:16 – Why Rahim likes Itauma’s path but refuses to crown him yet 06:14 – The uppercut finish, killer instinct and what the knockout proved 10:10 – Why the heavyweight division is too deep to hand Itauma the throne already 13:01 – Sean compares the moment to Mike Tyson’s rise through the division 17:03 – Rahim explains why potential means nothing until it survives pressure 23:01 – Itauma’s personality, media handling and growth outside the ring 27:43 – The injury setback, Frank Warren’s role and the lessons of experience 32:51 – The Xs and Os: body work, distance control, ring generalship and the finish 36:44 – Why Franklin’s reaction in the corner may be the biggest compliment of all

Xander Zayas vs Boots Ennis Debate, Too Much Too Soon? PLUS The Risk Behind a June Super Fight

Xander Zayas wants the smoke but is a June fight with Jaron “Boots” Ennis bold ambition or a dangerous mistake? Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel break down the rumoured Xander Zayas vs Boots Ennis clash, why Zayas may be pushing for it himself, whether Top Rank are taking an unnecessary gamble, and how the fight would actually play out if it lands at Madison Square Garden. Watch more episodes and connect via https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere [https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere] https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel [https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel] In this episode of About That Action, there is reaction to the growing rumours around a potential Xander Zayas vs Jaron “Boots” Ennis fight and immediately get into the real tension behind it: just because a young champion wants the fight, does that mean his promoter should let it happen? Sean lays out why this would be unusually aggressive matchmaking for Top Rank, especially given how carefully they have historically developed stars like Miguel Cotto and Felix Trinidad, while Rahim argues there is no way this fight makes business sense for Top Rank unless outside pressure from the new DAZN situation is helping force the issue. Key Moments: 0:00 Why Xander Zayas vs Boots Ennis would be such a huge gamble 1:24 Sean on why this is not normal Top Rank matchmaking 3:53 Rahim’s view that DAZN and Eddie Hearn may be influencing the move 5:23 Why Xander’s ambition is admirable but the timing feels wrong 6:40 The Jared Anderson warning and what can happen when a young fighter is rushed 9:38 Why Zayas is already a potential Puerto Rican superstar without Boots 12:10 Sean admits it is still a seriously sexy fight if it gets made 13:50 Why fighters are supposed to ask for this fight and promoters are supposed to say no 15:27 Would a Boots win over Xander get the credit fans say they want? 17:35 Could this also be about contracts and Top Rank protecting their position? 22:24 Why this might be an unnecessary gamble for a future Garden star 23:05 Sean’s breakdown of why Ennis is the deserved favourite 25:28 The bad habits in Boots’ game that Zayas could potentially exploit 28:25 Rahim on discipline, game plans and why power still matters 31:16 The real question - can Xander make his success count against Boots? 32:42 Why a 26 year old Zayas at 160 might be a very different fight 33:18 Boots needs substance now, and this may be part of the road to it

Lester Martinez vs Emmanuel Aleem Review, Guatemala’s Historic World Title Moment & Why Rhythm Beat Power

Lester Martinez made history by becoming Guatemala’s first world champion - and did it with calm, control and real craft. Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel break down Martinez’s dominant interim title win over Emmanuel Aleem, the rhythm and timing that made him so effective, the body work he maybe left on the table, and where he now fits in the super middleweight picture. Watch more episodes and connect via https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere [https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere] https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel [https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel] Lester Martinez’s wide win over Emmanuel Aleem is a historically significant moment as he becomes the first world champion from Guatemala, and the conversation quickly turns to how he got it done - not through overwhelming explosiveness or raw power, but through rhythm, composure, timing and a very complete all round skill set. Sean highlights the smoothness of Martinez’s work, from the counter punching and changing guards to the head movement, touch shots and efficient footwork, while Rahim focuses on the way Martinez never seemed to fall out of rhythm for the entire fight. A big part of the breakdown centres on just how polished Martinez looked. Both Rahim and Sean point to the influence of the Bomac and Terence Crawford style camp around him, with Martinez fighting in a relaxed, composed way that kept Aleem from ever really building sustained offence. Even when Aleem had moments - especially later in the fight - he was constantly being disrupted by Martinez’s movement, timing and punch selection. The result was a performance that may not have been explosive in a highlight reel sense, but still felt like a serious statement at 168. Key Moments: 0:00 Lester Martinez becomes Guatemala’s first world champion 1:39 Rahim on Martinez’s rhythm, calmness and smooth style 3:28 Why Aleem could never fully get his offence going 4:51 The body work Martinez maybe should have used more 6:18 Why this was a sharp performance with room to build on 7:59 Head movement, upper body rhythm and constant activity 10:20 Was Martinez pressing too hard for the stoppage? 12:36 Why pacing over 12 rounds may have mattered 13:45 The missing guitar solo moment in an otherwise classy performance 14:31 Martinez’s uppercuts and throwback feel stole the show 15:49 Where Martinez now sits in the super middleweight mix 17:56 Rahim on why boxing is thriving beyond the biggest promotions 20:33 Prayers and well wishes for Isis Sayo after the undercard injury

Carlos Adames vs Ammo Williams Review, WBC Middleweight Statement & What Went Wrong for Ammo

Carlos Adames made a statement against Austin “Ammo” Williams - and may now be the clear number one at middleweight. Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel break down Adames’ dominant WBC title defence, Ammo’s toughness, the conditioning vs craft debate, and where both fighters go next. Watch more episodes and connect via https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere [https://www.youtube.com/@RadioRahimHere] https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel [https://www.youtube.com/@SeanZittel] In this episode of About That Action, Radio Rahim and Sean Zittel react to Carlos Adames’ impressive win over Austin “Ammo” Williams and ask the big question coming out of the fight: is Adames now the man at middleweight? They break down his sharp punch placement, body work, timing, head movement and intelligent aggression, while also giving Ammo real credit for showing heart, toughness and the refusal to fold even as the fight got more punishing. It is a strong discussion about why this felt like a proper world title fight, even without the superstar names or major mainstream buzz. A big part of the episode focuses on why Ammo Williams could not sustain the style he needed to win. Rahim argues the engine was missing, while Sean leans more toward craft, ring IQ and the small veteran details that allow elite fighters to manage pace, avoid punishment and stay efficient over 12 rounds. That opens up a really interesting conversation about what separates a talented contender from a true world champion — not just speed or heart, but the ability to execute a game plan under pressure, make adjustments, and avoid being broken down by a seasoned titleholder. Key Moments: 0:00 Adames dominates Ammo in a real world title fight 01:35 Why fights like this still remind people why boxing matters 03:50 The difference between contender talent and champion pedigree 05:52 Ammo’s jab, the knockdown response and where momentum shifted 07:38 Timing, placement and why Adames’ technique made the difference 09:29 Why this fight felt like classic Boxing After Dark 10:20 Counter punching, body work and how Adames broke him down 13:59 Conditioning vs craft — what really let Ammo down? 15:10 Adames’ stock rises and the case for a bigger fight next 17:23 Where Ammo Williams goes from here