Decorated Brazilian heavyweight and Olympic medalist Abner Teixeira joins Brunch Boxing to discuss his upcoming professional debut with Misfits Boxing, his illustrious amateur career, boxing in Brazil, and who he wants to see in the pro ranks.

Matt and EzRaw draft their teams of fighters for 2026.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing, including:

News and Notes

- Anthony Joshua injured in a major car accident that claimed the lives of two of his best friends.

- Naoya Inoue–Junto Nakatani Mega-Fight Set For May 3 in Tokyo.

- Vergil Ortiz vs. Jaron “Boots” Ennis does not appear to be close.

- Canelo Alvarez turns down IBF elimination against Osleys Iglesias.

- Tyson Fury set to make a comeback in 2026.

- Itauma explains why he turned down IBF Eliminator with Frank Sanchez.

- TKO set to launch later this month.

- DAZN still charging PPV for ultimate subscribers in Canada.

- Netflix has interest in broadcasting a potential bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

- Richardson Hitchins was booted from the co-feature of the January 31 Ring VI event.

- Deontay Wilder predicts victory over Oleksandr Usyk. Bout is being tabbed for the spring in the US.

- Janibek Alimkhanuly to have B-sample tested on January 8.

Rumor Report

EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown

- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz, Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro, Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams, Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh, Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Kevin Castillo

- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez card

- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa

- EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz card

- Mike’s Ez Money Parlay, Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash and Matt’s Best Bet.

Booking the Territory: New Year’s Boxing Resolutions and Predictions

Quick Hits

- IBF Featherweight Champion Angelo Leo is moving forward with his mandatory title defense against Ra'eese Aleem.

- Troy Isley joined Brunch Boxing.

- Paddy Donovan to withdraw from IBF Welterweight World Eliminator January 16