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We preview a stacked card anchored by Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios, then dive deep on two high-stakes junior welterweight clashes, Hitchins vs Duarte and Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka, plus industry drama, odds, and best angles to watch. We challenge the belt mess, ask for unifications, and weigh whether boxing needs seasons while celebrating Sunday-night Zuffa fight momentum.

• Garcia vs Barrios matchup dynamics and odds
• Hitchins’ jab vs Duarte’s pressure at 140
• Gary Antuanne Russell’s tempo against Hiraoka’s length
• Why unifications matter and who can make them
• Zuffa’s Sunday-night cadence and fan impact
• WBC controversies, mandatories, and trust
• Spence vs Tszyu announcement and layoff risks
• Best prop angles, knockdowns, and decision leans

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We walk through a wild NYC fight weekend, crowd flips, weigh-in drama, viral moments and explain how Shakur Stevenson controlled space while Bruce Carrington delivered the night’s cleanest finish. Teofimo never found the ugly fight he needed, and Keyshawn closed late to salvage a slow burn.

• weigh-in energy, teams scuffle, security fallout
• NYC fan culture, spontaneous encounters, pre-fight buzz
• Miller’s bout, bad hair day (really really bad), heavyweight durability
• Bruce Carrington’s recovery, slip counter, combination finish
• Keyshawn vs Ortiz tempo shifts, late body shot closure
• Teofimo’s entrance theater vs Shakur’s ring control
• Footwork battles, lead-hand denial, failed adjustments
• Next steps at 140 and 147, potential matchups

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Two fighters in their prime meet at Madison Square Garden, prior to that we recap Serrano’s three-minute-round almost mishap, Dalton Smith’s shocker over Matias, and all the chaos that pushed us to buy floor seats. We break down Shu Shu’s title shot, Adames vs Ammo, Keyshawn vs Ortiz, and the style chess of Teo vs Shakur.

• Serrano vs Tellez three-minute rounds and Tellez’s stock rising
• MVP’s role in elevating women’s boxing
• Ebanie Bridges narrative vs ring craft
• Han outboxing Holm before cut and cards
• Matias vs Dalton Smith upset and 140-lb reshuffle
• Tank Davis legal mess and cautionary talk
• Vargas family scuffle and viral moments
• Ryan Garcia’s fast-track title shot scrutiny
• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Golden Boy lawsuit implications
• Buying floor seats for MSG and fan perspective
• Jarrell Miller’s must-perform return
• Bruce “ShuShu” Carrington vs Carlos Castro for WBC featherweight
• Carlos Adames vs Ammo Williams power vs pressure
• Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz late switch stakes
• Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson tactics, ring size, and scoring

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We close the year with heavy hearts for AJ’s loss, sharp eyes on Riyadh’s spectacle, and clear calls for better judging as we break down Nakatani vs Hernandez and Inoue vs Picasso before diving into Teo vs Shakur and a stacked MSG undercard. We share honest goals for the pod, shout out our community, and set expectations for a cleaner, fairer sport.

• AJ’s tragedy and the mental toll at the elite level
• Riyadh production values versus credibility concerns
• Nakatani vs Hernandez scoring and the 118–110 outlier
• Inoue’s craft, durability dynamics, and hand wrap noise
• Double standards on fighters who go the distance
• Teofimo vs Shakur stakes and quiet-camp signals
• Shu Shu Carrington’s title shot and Castro’s threat
• Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz as a real test
• Carlos Adames vs Ammo Williams at middleweight
• Barclays card, VADA chatter, and weak promotion
• Our content goals, interviews, and community thanks

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We trade holiday laughs for hard truths as Ginny Fuchs joins our Christmas special to set the record straight on the WBC interim title, promoter wrangling, and her planned February 6 return in Philly. Family, training, mental health, and the case for three-minute rounds all take center stage.

• Christmas traditions in Texas and staying fight ready year round
• Life on Galveston Bay and the Houston gym commute
• Interim WBC win over Ruiz and the thumb injury story
• Purse bids, promoter shifts, and sanctioning body decisions
• Why the interim holder was bypassed and what changed next
• Debunking injury rumors and confirming timeline of clearance
• Plans and stylistic tweaks for a potential Ruiz rematch
• Women’s boxing format and three‑minute rounds advocacy
• OCD, clear gloves, boundaries in the gym, and mental health
• Long‑term goals across super flyweight and flyweight titles

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Two friends break down a wild PBC night: Foster’s technical schooling of Fulton, a muddled WBC belt situation, Pitbull vs Roach ending in a heavily disputed draw, and a risky test ahead for Diego Pacheco. We also preview a women’s bout with real knockout power and plan for Teo vs Shakur at MSG in NYC.

• Foster’s jab-first clinic against Fulton and why it worked
• Fulton missing weight and what that did to the stakes
• WBC interim confusion and fan frustration
• Ramos’ steady pressure and Mosley Jr.’s durability
• Lara’s late surge versus early coasting at 42
• Pitbull Cruz pressure, Roach’s pocket choices, and the draw
• Tank’s comeback talk and potential opponents
• Teofimo vs Shakur at MSG and travel plans
• Pacheco’s dangerous opponent profile and betting angles
• Women’s power hitters: Jasmine Artiga’s KO intent

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We trade Thanksgiving laughs for a slate of real fights, breaking down Roach vs Pitbull Cruz, Janibek vs Lara, and why Foster vs Fulton could be the purist’s main event. Venue hopes, undercard rumors, and a sponsor-powered nutrition kick round out a packed hour.

• Roach’s path to points vs Cruz’s pressure
• Janibek’s uppercut timing vs Lara’s legs and exits
• Foster’s shell and counters vs Fulton’s body work and combos
• Frank Martin’s return at 140 and activity questions
• Ramos vs Shane Mosley Jr. and body work risk at 160
• Teofimo vs Shakur announcement and MSG hopes
• Ben Whittaker’s ceiling and true tests at 175
• Why judging and initiative decide the 50-50s

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Two friends shake off a hangover and break down a stacked Riyadh card where Bam glides, Haney controls, and Benavidez terrorizes. We map the belts, weigh future matchups, and react to the Matias PED news without pulling punches.

• live setup, sponsor code, and streaming hiccups
• undercard KO from Vito and early momentum
• Abdullah Mason vs Sam Nokes as a maturity fight
• Bam Rodriguez’s glide, angles, and finishing IQ
• Haney’s disciplined win over Brian Norman Jr
• 147 belt paths for Haney, Garcia, Barrios, Romero, Benn
• Benavidez–Yarde breakdown and the Mexican Monster’s style
• cruiserweight targets: Zurdo, Badu Jack, Jai Opetaia
• PED controversy around Subriel Matias and safety concerns
• upcoming events, community shoutouts, and sign-off

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