Podcast: Ortiz-McKinson & Conlan-Marriaga previews, tons of news of the week
Dubois sues King; WBC orders Zepeda-Prograis vacant 140 title; Joyce-Parker
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On this week’s weekend podcast (in order):
Announcement of the winner of our poster giveaway!
Discussing heavyweight Daniel Dubois suing promoter Don King, claiming he did not pay him for his knockout of Trevor Bryan to win the WBA “regular” title on June 11.
The WBC ordering Regis Prograis to face Jose Zepeda for the vacant junior welterweight title after Jose Ramirez opted out of his position to face Zepeda.
The announcement of an excellent heavyweight fight between contenders Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker that will position the winner for the WBO mandatory shot against the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua II winner.
The return to training camp of former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder and what may be in store for him this fall.
Full preview of welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s fight with Michael McKinson in the DAZN main event on Saturday night as well as thoughts on an undercard fight between welterweights Maurice Hooker and Blair Cobbs.
Full preview of Michael Conlan’s return from his dramatic loss to Leigh Wood to face veteran former Miguel Marriaga on Saturday on ESPN+.
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