Podcast: Preview of Inoue's undisputed title defense vs. Kim
Plus: latest on Canelo-Crawford, Haney, Garcia doubleheader foes; more news; De La Hoya, Jones, Trinidad fight anniversaries
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There were no notable fight cards over the weekend to recap but we do have one to preview as Naoya Inoue’s next fight will take place before most folks will be able to listen to our next episode. We also discussed several news items of the week and looked back on the anniversary of two significant fights.
Here is what’s on the show (in order):
A preview of Naoya Inoue’s undisputed junior featherweight title defense against late replacement Ye Joon Kim, who fills in for the injured Sam Goodman, when they meet in Tokyo on Friday morning United States time.
An update on the latest with the talks for a Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight.
Plans for the opponents for the Ryan Garcia/Devin Haney doubleheader in May before their planned rematch in October.
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Discussion of the nominees for the Boxing Writers Association of America 2024 awards.
The planned fight between unified junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and former welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr. falling apart and Fundora’s alternate plan.
Unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez being ordered to make his WBA mandatory defense, which would seemingly put off the prospect of a three-belt unification fight with champion Jai Opetaia until the second half of the year.
Memories on the 28th anniversary of when Oscar De La Hoya made his only defense of the WBC junior welterweight title and dominated unbeaten former titlist Miguel Angel Gonzalez in the first fight of a huge year in which he fought five times.
Ringside memories on the 17th anniversary of when faded legends Roy Jones and Felix Trinidad met in a 170-pound catch weight fight years in the making that Jones won by entertaining decision that sent Tito into retirement.
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Inoue photo: Naoki Fukuda
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