PACIFIC COAST BOXING

The biggest week in boxing delivered on every front — and we were there for part of it.

On this episode of Pacific Coast Boxing, we break down everything that mattered. Turki Alalshikh goes public with his brain tumor diagnosis and tells Ring Magazine he is afraid he will forget his own name by 2028 — the most important story in boxing this week had nothing to do with what happened inside the ropes. We cover what he buil...

The heavyweight division just got more interesting, Naoya Inoue is the undisputed No. 1 fighter on the planet, and two sanctioning bodies just formed the first defensive alliance in boxing history. It's been that kind of week.

On this episode , we break down everything that matters. Frank Sanchez stops Richard Torrez Jr. in two rounds at the Pyramids of Giza — a perfectly scouted counter right uppercut, a carefully managed pro...

Tokyo Dome. Congress. The heavyweight division. All in one week.

On this episode of The Corner, we break down Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani — two unbeaten fighters, identical 32-0 records, one undisputed super bantamweight title on the line at the biggest boxing event in Japanese history. We get into the stylistic matchup, what Nakatani's southpaw stance and 4-inch height advantage actually means against the best pound-for-po...

Alfonso and Rick are back breaking down the latest in the boxing world. We dive into Deontay Wilder’s lethargic performance and what it could mean for his future, plus a look at Tyson Fury and the current state of the heavyweight division.

We also discuss Sebastian Fundora dominating Keith Thurman, and what that means at 154. Looking ahead, we talk about a potential clash between Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas — a fight th...

This episode dives into the biggest boxing news of 2026 so far — including major fight results, rising stars, and the growing conflict between Oscar De La Hoya and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

We analyze key performances across the sport, including Shakur Stevenson’s dominant win over Teofimo Lopez Jr., Ryan Garcia’s championship victory over Mario Barrios, and the fights that are reshaping the rankings this year.

We also discu...

🥊 This Week on the Podcast: End-of-Year Pound-for-Pound Debate + AJ vs. Jake Paul Fallout

The year is closing, and the gloves are off.

In this episode, we reveal and debate our End-of-Year Top 10 Pound-for-Pound list, ranking the best active fighters in the world based on résumé, accomplishments, eye test, and recency. Who earned their spot? Who just missed the cut? And which names sparked the most disagreement in the room?

We also b...

🔥 This Week with Pacific Coast Boxing 🔥
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: The Fight Everyone’s Talking About + Full Boxing News Breakdown

The boxing world is on edge as Anthony Joshua prepares to face Jake Paul in one of the most controversial and talked-about matchups in modern boxing. This week, we dive deep into the build-up, the rules, the risks, and the stakessurrounding this unprecedented clash.

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🔥 Round 5 is here, and it's going to be huge! 🔥 We’re diving deep into the 154lb division, with Vergil Ortiz Jr. dominating his fight—but is Jaron Ennis the new king on the block? Plus, we’ve got a stacked weekend of fights, with 4 world titles on the line and David Benavidez headlining the action. But the real showdown? Haney vs. Norman Jr. We break it down in full detail. And don’t miss Jake Paul vs. AJ,...

Get ready for a huge Round 4 ! Rick and Al review the candidates for the 2026 IBHOF classs, who are the shoe in's, who's on the cusp, who shouldn't go? 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real boxing talk, this is the show for you.

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Get ready for a huge Round 3 ! We take a deep dive into the newly proposed amendment and why the incumbent boxing promoters are not happy about the changes. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real boxing talk, this is the show for you.

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Get ready for a huge Round 2 ! We lose Ricky Hatton, one of the true greats. Complete post fight breakdown, what went right for Crawford, what went wrong for Canelo. What happens next?

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real boxing talk, this is the show for you.

Don't mis...

Get ready for a huge Round 1 ! The huge showdown is finally here, Canelo vs. Crawford. We break down the fight and provide our analysis and expert picks. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real boxing talk, this is the show for you.

Don't miss out – protect you...

Get ready for a huge Round 15 ! We recap the Barrios and Many Pacquiao fight that did not live up to the billing, Usyk dominates, no surprise, what's next for both..?

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real boxing talk, this is the show for you.

Don't miss out – prot...

Get ready for an epic Round 14 ! We recap the huge boxing weekend that ended in a somewhat anti-climactic main event between Taylor and Serrano. Shakur disposes of Zepeda easily. Pacman is back, can he really win and defy age? Oh yeah, the heavyweights are back as well. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world....

Get ready for an epic Round 13 ! The trilogy is finally here with two female fighters that have delivered almost every time. Who wins this time? What are the keys to victory? Also, Shakur Stevenson in action against Zepeda and Berlanga in a pick-em fight. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a re...

Get ready for an epic Round 12 ! A complete breakdown of the Jake Paul - Chavez Jr. event with a breakdown of the fight card and really, what happens next? A star is born in Kid Schofield, although we called this years ago. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. If you're a real fight fan looking for real bo...

Get ready for an epic Round 11! Here we go with another opportunity for Chavez Jr, hopefully his last, does Jake Paul finally send him into retirement? Munguia tests positive in his B sample, no surprise there. A KO bonus - someone stole out idea, but it's not enough. 

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaining, insightful, and educated boxing hosts on the planet, also break down all the latest news from around the boxing world. I...

Get ready for an epic Round 13! Alfonso just returned from the International Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony in Canastota, NY, and he's bringing you all the behind-the-scenes stories and highlights. Tune in for an exclusive breakdown of the festivities, including incredible insights from special guest, the legendary Jim Lampley! Also, what's going on at the Reynoso Camp - 6 fighters testing dirty??

Alfonso and Rick, the most entertaini...