Spectator Sporting
Spectator Sporting is a site where viewers can grasp a deeper perspective about the world of sports. Our examination of various teams and athletes suits the needs of the authentic fan, who values an in-depth viewpoint of the National and Chicago sports scene.We're focused and highly motivated to make Spectator Sporting full of high quality sports analysis for casual and passionate fans.
Episodes
Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue remains undefeated after a unanimous decision victoory over the other Japanese boxing star, Junto ‘Big Bang’ Nakatani. Was Nakatani the toughest fight in Inoue’s career? Is now the time for The Monster to make that mover up to the Featherweight Division? Should Naoya Inoue wait at the 122 Pound Division for Bam Rodrituez? What’s next for Junto Nakatani? Spectator Sporting has the answers on ‘Naoya Inoue De...
David Benavidez is tired of waiting on the top Light Heavyweight, Dmitry Bivol to finally make their mega-fight happen. So, the Mexican Monster pulled off a drastic decision by moving all the way up to the Cruiserweight Division without a tune-up fight. Benavidez will face off against the unified Cruiserweight Champ Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. Will Zurdo pull off the upset and send David Benavidez back to the Light Heavyweight Divisi...
he biggest boxing match in Japanese history is on deck as Undisputed Champ Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue prepares for highly touted challenger Junto ‘Big-Bang’ Nakatani! Will this be another dominating performance by Naoya Inoue at the Jr. Featherweight Division? Can Junto Nakatani pull off the upset of the decade despite coming off a shaky performance against Sebastian Hernandez? Spectator Sporting has the answers on ‘Naoya Inoue vs J...
Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora displayed shocking domination over the former unified champ Keith Thurman. Is Sebastian Fundora the creme of the crop at the 154 Pound Division? Which elite boxer should Fundora fight next? Should Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman continue to fight or hang up the gloves? Spectator Sporting has the answers on ‘Fundora Stops Keith Thurman Recap - Is Sebastian Fundora the Best Junior Middleweight?’ epis...
Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora is on a mission to stake his claim as the world’s best Junior Middleweight boxer. A victory over former champ Keith ‘One-Time’ Thurman would elevate Sebastian Fundora as the best fighter in the 154 Pound Division. Will Fundora’s exceptional length advantage be too much for Thurman to overcome? Will Keith Thurman be too much of an elusive target for Fundora to hit? Spectator Sporting has the ...
Ryan Garcia is the new WBC Welterweight Champion after his victory over Mario Barrios! King Ry called out Shakur Stevenson but will Ryan Garcia finally get that rematch against Devin Haney? Spectator Sporting has the answers on ‘Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Review - King Ry Calls Out Top Notch Fighters’ episode 219.
Intro to fight review---0:33
Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios recap---1:08
King Ry’s next fight options---9:39
The Shakur ca...
Is Ryan Garcia more like the fighter he was against Devin Haney or Rolly Romero? This could be King Ry’s last chance to prove it and earn his first championship belt. Mario Barrios is coming off a lackluster draw vs the 46-year old Manny Pacquiao. Will Barrios prove that he’s not the weakest link among champions in the Welterweight Division? Whoever loses this battle will suffer a major setback in the boxing world. Who will win thi...
Keyshawn ‘The Businessman’ Davis just ended his one-year fight drought with a bang! In the final second of the final round, Keyshawn Davis delivered a dramatic TKO of Jamaine Ortiz with a body shot! Keyshawn immediately called out the WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney after the fight. Is Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney next for Keyshawn Davis? Is there another champion that The Businessman should seek out before gunning for Haney? Spec...
To many boxings experts surprise, Shakur Stevenson made easy work of the former Ring Magazine and WBO Champ Teofimo Lopez. Should Shakur Stevenson stay at the Junior Welterweight Division? Which boxer can defeat Shakur? How can Teofimo Lopez recover from this lopsided loss? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez Review – Who’s Shakur’s Best Challenger? Will Teofimo Bounce Back? episode 216.
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Keyshawn Davis fell off dramatically in 2025! Now The Businessman is attempting to redeem himself with a new trainer while moving up to a higher weight class. Jamaine Ortiz awaits Keyshawn Davis at the Junior Welterweight Division and he is no tomato can! Will The Technician Jamaine Ortiz pull off the upset? Will Keyshawn Davis get back on the path of superstardom with a victory? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Keyshawn Davi...
Despite coming off a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda, Shakur Stevenson has been searching for a matchup that would elevate him into the top 5 pound for pound boxers list. A victory over the Junior Welterweight Ring Magazine and WBO Champ Teofimo Lopez would put him there! However, Teofimo is coming off an excellent performance vs Arnold Barboza Jr and looks more focused than ever. Will Shakur Stevenson dethrone Teofi...
What are the main reasons for the lack of mega-fights between boxers in their prime years? How can the boxing world give its fan base the marquee matchups with elite boxers more consistently? Which bouts must be made in 2026? Spectator Sporting, in collaboration with Fight Night Chicago, got the answers on ‘Best Fight Match-ups for 2026 & Solutions to Ducking in Boxing – With Fight Night Chicago’ episode 213.
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2025 produced some great fights, but there should have been more! Ducking, canceled fights & cherry-picking opponents caused some guys to make this dubious list. Which boxers were a major letdown for their boxing fan base in 2025? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Most Disappointing Boxers of 2025’ episode 212.
Intro---0:33
Most disappointing Boxer of 2025---1:12
2nd Most Disappointing Fighters---13:23
Final Thoughts---25:27
David Benavidez overwhelmed Anthony Yarde with a flurry of power shots to end his night with a 7th Round TKO. The Mexican Monster's dream of defeating Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title will have to be deferred. As Bivol and Beterbiev seeks out a trilogy fight, looks like Benavidez will be moving up to the Cruiserweight Division. Should Benavidez attempt to become the next Undisputed Cha...
Devin Haney’s revenge tour is in full throttle mode after a surprisingly easy win over Brian Norman Jr. The now former WBO Welterweight Champ, Norman Jr had no answers for Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney’s superior fight strategy. Will Bill and Devin Haney focus their goals on getting revenge against Ryan Garcia? If no King Ry, who can give Haney some fierce competition in the ring? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Devin Haney’s Vict...
Erickson Lubin was surprisingly quick work for Vergil Ortiz Jr, after suffering a 2nd round TKO loss. Now Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is calling out Ortiz Jr to fight him next. However, Vergil Ortiz Jr has other options at the deep Junior Middleweight Division. Who should Ring Magazine’s top dog in the 154 pound division, Vergil Ortiz Jr fight next? Spectator Sporting got the answers on, ‘Ortiz Jr vs Boots Anticipation May Last Longer than...
The goal of David Benavidez was to fight the winner of the Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev rematch for the undisputed Light Heavyweight title. But once again, the 28-year old Benavidez will have to embrace the Boogeyman role and wait longer than expected for that mega-fight. However, the relentless Brit Anthony Yarde is not one to overlook! Benavidez clash against Yarde has the potential to become fight of the year. Spectator Spor...
Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney took plenty of criticism for his plenty of footwork strategy against Jose Carlos Ramirez. However, Haney got the win and is now moving up to face a dangerous WBO Welterweight Champ, Brian ‘The Assassin’ Norman Jr. Will Norman Jr be able to cut off the ring and knockout Haney? Is Devin Haney too slick, fast and quick for Brian Norman Jr? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney P...
There’s been plenty of anticipation to finally see a Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis match-up. However, Ortiz Jr. Should not be thinking about Boots Ennis with Erickson ‘The Hammer’ Lubin determined to spoil his plans. Will Lubin pull off the upset and shake up the entire Junior Middleweight Division? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs Erickson Lubin Preview - Don’t Overlook The Hammer' episode ...
Jaron ‘Boots’/’Crocs’ Ennis received little resistance from little known fighter Uisma Lima, as Ennis won by a first-round TKO. Is the number 1 Ring Magazine Super Welterweight and WBC Interim Champion, Vergil Ortiz Jr next for Jaron Ennis? If Ortiz Jr lose to Erickson Lubin on Novembr 8th, who should Boots Ennis target in this deep Junior Middleweight Division? Spectator Sporting got the answers on ‘Jaron Ennis Toughest Fight Loom...
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