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The Stand Up Guys #40: Now With Graphics!!!

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we open with what may already be our Fight of the Year — the absolute heavyweight chaos of Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley. An all-time kind of fight, the kind that reminds you exactly why boxing still matters. From there, we get into the bigger theme of the episode: accessibility — and why it’s still strangely difficult to simply watch boxing in the United States compared to much of the rest of the world. That conversation naturally leads into a six-month Zuffa Boxing check-in, where we look at what’s working, what isn’t, and whether their approach to presentation, distribution, and visibility is exposing deeper problems within the sport. We also had a technical glitch during recording… which we’ve decided means Zuffa and Paramount+ tried to stop us from telling the truth. For those watching on YouTube, we’ve also upgraded the show with new graphics and visual updates. Episode includes: • Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley • Accessibility and the American boxing viewing experience • Zuffa Boxing — six month deep dive / check-in • Broadcast fragmentation and streaming issues • Technical failures, conspiracy theories, and general boxing chaos A big episode about great fights, bad systems, and why combat sports can still feel easier to find halfway across the world than at your local sports bar. No hot takes. Just honest conversation. Podcast Links: Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfm0ZRmJmsU&t=18s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfm0ZRmJmsU&t=18s] David Morrell vs Zak Chelli (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2PC4UFpak [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2PC4UFpak] Shane Mosley Jr vs Serhii Bohachuk (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljzVraXrVMI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljzVraXrVMI] Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAd5sV2fq6M [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAd5sV2fq6M] Brian Norman Jr vs Josh Wagner (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9XiLCu2MRs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9XiLCu2MRs] Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le5XG8WkMGI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le5XG8WkMGI] One Friday Fights 152 Kongklai vs Julio Lobo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vea_FhQQPAs&t=10s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vea_FhQQPAs&t=10s] One Friday Night Fights 154 Mahesuan vs Aung Tun Bo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpDRZ5Oc5g [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpDRZ5Oc5g]

The Stand Up Guys #39

On this episode, we start with what turned into a massive day for boxing — from Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani early in the morning to David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez later that night — with Rodtang vs Takeru II kicking off a huge week for Japan. We spend a full opening block breaking down all three fights and what they mean. From there, we get into a tale of two promotions. After going in ready to give GLORY another chance, it completely wiped out any remaining goodwill. Then RWS immediately flips the mood back, delivering exactly what we’re looking for — clean finishes, clarity, and fights that make sense the second you see them. We also take a deeper look at the current Mayweather situation, using it as a jumping-off point to talk about money, taxes, and why cash doesn’t work the way people think it does anymore. And of course, we check in on Adrien Broner, who may be the first fighter to fully document his own post-career collapse in real time. We’d also like to acknowledge the passing of Pat Benson, a legendary boxing trainer who impacted so many lives… Episode includes: • Inoue vs Nakatani • Benavidez vs Zurdo • Rodtang vs Takeru II Kickboxing & Muay Thai: • GLORY — Lost Me • RWS (Kaensak KO, Petchmorakot stoppage) • ONE Samurai Discussion & News: • Mayweather / taxes / cash reality • Media amplification and how stories become “real” • Adrien Broner situation • Canelo vs Mbilli • KO of the Year • Joshua vs Prenga (July 25) • Fury vs Joshua (target) • Eddie Hearn / Garcia vs Benn • Event spectacle Preview: • Dubois vs Wardley A full, global episode — big fights, strong opinions, and a look at where the sport actually is right now. No hot takes. Just honest conversation. Episode Links: Rodtang vs Takeru II (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CR0VnwxdWY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CR0VnwxdWY] Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvYrvXEvnhc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvYrvXEvnhc] David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2yiOFbv9c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2yiOFbv9c] KAENSAK vs JAVAD AZHDARI  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1VlaBAtd58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1VlaBAtd58] PETCHMORAKOT vs SALIMKHAN IBRAGIMOV (Thai Commentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXnIv-50_0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXnIv-50_0] Chico Kwasi vs Donovan Wisse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtDMq6mkQa8&t=13s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtDMq6mkQa8&t=13s] ALAN CHAVES vs MIGUEL MADUENO (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmvVatneJak [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmvVatneJak] One Friday Fights 151 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfVpsoifF_8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfVpsoifF_8] One Friday Fights 152 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vea_FhQQPAs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vea_FhQQPAs]

The Stand Up Guys #38 K-1 Rebirth

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we come in one day later than usual — but with one of our most loaded episodes yet, driven by a heavy focus on the latest K-1 card. We break down the event from top to bottom, mixing fight-by-fight reactions with a deeper look at K-1’s presentation, pacing, atmosphere, rules, and overall identity. From the viewing experience to the level of competition, this episode is a full evaluation of what K-1 looks like right now. K-1 Reviews: • Lyra Nagasaka vs Ryunosuke Saito ⭐️ • Ariel Machado vs Claudio Istrate ⭐️ • Jonas Salsicha vs Darryl Verdonk ⭐️ • Mona Kimura vs Eun Ji Choi Beyond K-1, we hit the rest of the combat sports landscape, including major boxing results, news, and upcoming fights. Boxing & Major Fight Coverage: • Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis • Netflix Boxing Card  – Justis Huni vs Frazer Clarke  – Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Quick Hitters: • Thurman vs Fundora PPV (buys / piracy) • Pacquiao taking over Mayweather’s gym • Zuffa Boxing signings (Benn / Berlanga / Hitchins) • Saudi PIF shift / Riyadh Season uncertainty • Kinahan arrest (Dubai) Previews: • Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani • David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez • Rodtang vs Takeru II Additional Reviews: • Tenshin Nasukawa vs Juan Francisco Estrada • Ben Whittaker vs Brian Suarez • Bartek Paszczyk vs Nassib Hmede • ONE Fight Night 42 (Sam-A vs El Jamari) • Daniel Rodriguez vs Hercules A content-heavy episode with a major emphasis on K-1 and global kickboxing, plus everything else shaping the current fight landscape. No hot takes. Just honest conversation. Show Links 4/20/26 Lyra Nagasaka vs Ryunosuke Saito (NOT YET AVAILABLE) Ariel Machado vs Claudio Istrate (Japanese Commentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIK5wAkEUm0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIK5wAkEUm0] Jonas Salsicha vs Darryl Verdonk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLgBk3XVKwc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLgBk3XVKwc] Mona Kimura vs Eun Ji Choi (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIhVRtzjN6c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIhVRtzjN6c] Justis Huni vs Frazer Clarke (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccaort1kHwY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccaort1kHwY] Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHlfRxgEnZ4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHlfRxgEnZ4] Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyhSihShkFc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyhSihShkFc] Tension Nasukawa vs Juan Francisco Estrada (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR9rtFgfGGM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR9rtFgfGGM] Ben Whittaker vs Brian Suarez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7PlHvq5owQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7PlHvq5owQ] One Fight Night 42 Sam-A vs El Jamari (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRJ0g-8A_o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRJ0g-8A_o]

The Stand Up Guys #37

On this episode, we open with an update on Ginjiro Shigeoka and get straight into a pair of notable fights, including Moses Itauma vs Jermain Franklin and Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman. From there, we dive into the latest developments surrounding Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao — what’s real, what’s noise, and why this keeps coming back around. We also cover a wide range of industry news and ongoing storylines shaping the sport right now, including promoter drama, sanctioning chaos, legal issues, and shifting broadcast deals. We wrap with fight reviews from around the globe and a quick look ahead at what’s next. Episode includes: • Ginjiro Shigeoka update • Itauma vs Franklin • Fundora vs Thurman • Mayweather vs Pacquiao situation News & discussion: • De La Hoya vs Vergil Ortiz’s manager • Muhammad Ali Act revival (tease) • Top Rank debut on DAZN • Canelo vs Mbilli relocation • Jai Opetaia stripped (IBF) • Gervonta Davis situation • Francisco Rodriguez Jr. PED suspension Additional fight coverage: • Wilder vs Chisora • One Friday Fights 149 • Tszyu vs Nurja • Glory 106 Preview (time permitting): • Fury vs Makhmudov • Benn vs Prograis • Riakporhe vs Tshikeva • Clarke vs Huni No hot takes. No nonsense. Just thoughtful conversation about stand-up combat sports. Follow us on YouTube: @thestandupguyspodcast Instagram: @thestandupguyspodcast X: @KickboxingWorko TikTok: thestandupguys0 #Boxing #Kickboxing #MuayThai #TheStandUpGuys Show Links 4/5/26 Moses Itauma vs Jermain Franklin (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dCR95DxT-o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dCR95DxT-o] Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Jpdlt1EUc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Jpdlt1EUc] Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIRVRyHJOiw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIRVRyHJOiw] One Friday Fights 149 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHD3NkMwTvE&t=7420s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHD3NkMwTvE&t=7420s] Tim Tszyu vs Denis Nurja (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzgynCLWgps [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzgynCLWgps]

The Stand Up Guys #36: Chuck Norris Invented PPV So He Could Watch Himself

Chuck Norris doesn’t pay for pay-per-view — pay-per-view exists because of Chuck Norris. On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we use that as a jumping-off point to break down the evolution of how we actually watch fights — from closed circuit to pay-per-view to modern streaming — and what the recent StreamEast shutdownsays about where things are heading. We also open with a quick tribute to Chuck Norris following his passing at 86, before getting into a non-clean up review of Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton, including the Zuffa belt situation and the broader IBF angle. Fight of the Year contender? We discuss Lopez vs Gallegos from ProBox TV — a fight that immediately enters the conversation. From there, we get into a packed news cycle: * The ongoing boxing broadcast shakeup (Top Rank–DAZN and Zuffa–Sky Sports) * Janibek Alimkhanuly being stripped by the IBF * The Tommy Hearns guardianship situation We also revisit the Riyadh Season / geopolitical impact discussion and what real-world instability means for major fight events and global boxing logistics. Fight reviews include: * ONE Friday Fights 146 * ONE Fight Night (3/13/26) * RWS (3/14/26) * ONE Friday Fights 147 * ONE Special Edition (3/20/26) * Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams We close with a preview of Fundora vs Thurman, including the ongoing conversation around PPV pricing. No hot takes. Just honest conversation about the fights, the business, and how the sport is actually being consumed. Show Links Way of the Dragon Fight (Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlTyJhbTxxo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlTyJhbTxxo] Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton (Highlights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DGiN3MR3Sg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DGiN3MR3Sg] Lopez vs Gallegos (ProBox TV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R-6sMOZ9Xw&t=7s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R-6sMOZ9Xw&t=7s] ONE Friday Fights 146  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOac6S-gW4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOac6S-gW4] ONE Fight Night 41 (3/13/26) * Hyu vs Suablack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUJvAaOFZYQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUJvAaOFZYQ] RWS (3/14/26) Sol Tis vs Singpayak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsHheEECq4&t=6s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsHheEECq4&t=6s] Josh Hill vs Dmitry Menshikov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekLqzcfyCrg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekLqzcfyCrg] ONE Friday Fights 147  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B8MbhAeh44&t=11017s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B8MbhAeh44&t=11017s] Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPCjskmam7A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPCjskmam7A]