Podcast: 'J-Rock' interview; Adames-Williams, Berlanga-Quigley previews
Plus: Canelo's PBC deal; Rodriguez-Edwards unification; more news; anniversaries of three historic fights
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There are two major cards on Saturday, the PBC tripleheader on Showtime headlined by Carlos Adames defending the WBC interim middleweight title against Julian “J-Rock” Williams and the Matchroom Boxing card on DAZN headlined by super middleweight Edgar Berlanga’s return against Jason Quigley. We previewed and discussed both cards. There is also my interview with Williams as well as discussion of several news items, most notably Canelo Alvarez’s three-fight deal with PBC that will kick off against Jermall Charlo. And we wrapped up with discussion of three historic fights on their anniversaries.
Here is what’s on the show (in order):
Reaction to Canelo’s deal with PBC, the fight with Charlo and what else we can probably expect in the other bouts.
My interview with Williams, including is attempt to rejuvenate his career at middleweight, his thoughts on Adames, what he wants to still accomplish, and more.
Previewing Adames-Williams and also some discussion of the undercard bouts, junior middleweight Erickson Lubin versus Luis Arias and junior bantamweight titlist Fernando Martinez’s mandatory defense against Jade Bornea.
Previewing Berlanga-Quigley as well as discussion of the undercard, including heavyweight Adam Kownacki’s must-win bout against Joe Cusumano.
The Matchroom Boxing announcement that flyweight titlists Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards have signed for a fall unification fight.
The change of opponent for heavyweight Jared Anderson, who now will face former titlist Charles Martin.
The Nevada commission’s fine levied against Devin Haney and suspension given to Alberto Puello.
The David Benavidez-David Morrell fall showdown in the works.
Ringside memories in the 20th anniversary of the epic heavyweight championship fight between Hall of Famers Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko.
The 85th anniversary of Joe Louis’ first-round knockout of Max Schmeling to retain the heavyweight title in one of the most important fights — and sporting events — of all time.
Ringside memories on the 22nd anniversary of a then-unknown Manny Pacquiao’s devastating destruction of Lehlo Ledwaba to win a junior featherweight title on an Oscar De La Hoya undercard in his American debut.
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Williams photo: Esther Lin/Showtime
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