Episode 712: Did Anthony Joshua Save Boxing? William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes Preview

Another week, another pod.

In this episode, we talk about Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou, what does it mean for the sport as whole. We also talk about Joseph Parker, Rey Vargas-Nick Ball, Israil Madrimov and subtle observations of #knockoutchaos. 

We have a brief discussion on the Eye of the Tiger card on ESPN+  and a sneaky great All-Star Boxing card that happened on Friday night on ESPN+.

This week we preview the following Radivoje Kalajdzic vs. Sullivan Barrera, 
Luke Santamaria vs. Nicklaus Flaz, Marques Valle vs. Raul Garcia, Kelvin Davis vs. Danis Castillo, and Vershaun Lee vs. Luis Vega.

An Australian fight worth-noting Sam Goodman vs. Mark Schleibs.

360 Promotions will have a card on UFC Fight Pass headlined by Callum Walsh vs. Dauren Yeleussinov. 

The biggest card of the week, William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes, an IBF/WBA lightweight eliminator, Floyd Schofield vs. Esteuri Suero and  Marlen Esparza vs. Gabriela Alaniz, for Esparza’s WBC/WBO/WBA women’s flyweight title

Also, two fights in the Bay Area. G-Squad Entertainment will there promotion. They have a card headlined by Gabe Flores Jr versus Julian Rodarte, and Fernando Vargas Jr versus Brad Solomon. 

We also talk about Westside Promotions card in Redwood City, California. That card will feature Vic Pasillas, Tommy Hyde, and Petr Khamukov vs. Vaughn Alexander.

Timestamps 
0:00 Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou recap
15:21 Canelo vs Jaime Munguia preview
27:00 Joseph Parker, a great heavyweight
38:00 Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball preview 
44:30 Israil Madrimov new champion
49:55 Thoughts on the broadcast
59:00 Ryan Garcia’s meltdown
01:07:00 Eye of the Tiger and All Star Boxing ESPN+ cards
01:14:30 William Zepeda vs Maxi Hughes preview
01:24:00 undercard Floyd Schofield and  Marlen Esparza