Matthew Brown is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, and head writer of Brunch Boxing Media. Matthew also serves as the host of the Brunch Boxing podcast, where he co-hosts with Ezra Hernandez to deliver in-depth interviews, discussions on fights, prospects, and industry developments. He is a member of the TBRB, and is based in New York City.
The New York State Athletic Commission has suspended the license of a Rochester boxing promoter after serious payment issues tied to an April event. The suspension follows complaints from fighters, officials, and managers who say they never received proper payment after the show. The event took place April 25 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester. […]
Heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor returns to the ring on Saturday, May 9, at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. The fight streams live on DAZN. Across the ring stands Calvin Barnett. More importantly, the bout marks the first ten-round fight of Taylor’s young career. For many fighters, that step brings pressure. For Taylor, it brings opportunity. […]
Angelo Leo plans to make another statement this weekend. However, he already has one eye on the future. Leo returns to the ring on Saturday, May 9, at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. He will defend his IBF featherweight title against Ra’eese Aleem live on DAZN. At the same time, talk continues to grow […]
In the latest chapter of boxing’s “Infinity War,” Mark Kriegel unloaded on Oscar De La Hoya and the sport’s major sanctioning bodies during a fiery podcast appearance. Kriegel, a former ESPN analyst who now works with Zuffa Boxing, spoke on the Boxing With Mannix and Mora podcast about the ongoing fight over TKO’s proposed Muhammad Ali Act revival. Recently, De […]
For years, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez headlined huge fights during Cinco de Mayo weekend and Mexican Independence Day weekend in September. Those dates became closely tied to his career and massive pay-per-view events. However, things changed this year. David Benavidez stepped into the spotlight during Cinco de Mayo weekend. He delivered a dominant performance against Gilberto […]
Albert Bell and Andy Cruz are targeting a mid-to-late July date for the ordered and agreed upon IBF lightweight title eliminator, Bell told Brunch Boxing. Bell also indicated that the fight could shift into a full title contest. “We’re just waiting to sign all the details—dot all the i’s and cross all of the t’s,” Bell said. […]
Nonito Donaire continues to chase big fights deep into his storied career. This time, he has his sights set on Australia. In an exclusive interview with Brunch Boxing, Donaire confirmed he is finalizing a bout with Jason Moloney. The fight is expected to land on a high-profile card later this year. According to Donaire, the matchup […]
A high-profile clash between Michael Zerafa and Chris Eubank Jr. is starting to take shape. Sources tell Brunch Boxing that organizers of the bout are targeting a September pay-per-view event in Australia. The fight would take place in Zerafa’s home country and carry major ramifications for both men. The proposed matchup comes at a crucial moment in each […]
Concern continues to grow around Adrien Broner after troubling recent appearances online. The former four-division champion has shown signs of personal decline in several viral clips. Recently, Broner appeared on livestreams hosted by influencer boxer Deen The Great. Viewers quickly noticed something was off. He looked intoxicated and disoriented in multiple awkward moments. In one […]
Terence Crawford has fired back at critics who accuse him of avoiding Jaron Ennis. The former three-time undisputed champion did not hold back. Instead, he delivered a blunt and cutting response. In reply to a fan’s claim, Crawford dismissed Ennis outright. “He can’t even tie my shoes!” he said. The remark quickly spread across boxing […]
Police body camera footage from a September 28 traffic stop involving Terence Crawford has now been released to the public. The video shows a tense encounter that quickly escalated. Earlier that day, Omaha celebrated Crawford with a parade. The city honored him after his historic win over former undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez. However, the mood […]
Recently retired boxer Terence Crawford took the first loss of his career in an unlikely place—traffic court. An Omaha judge found the legendary fighter guilty of careless driving, stemming from an incident in September. In the early morning hours of September 28, police stopped a car near 12th and Capitol Avenue in Omaha. Officers reported […]