Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend that was in boxing including Gary Russell Jr.'s featherweight title defense and subsequent callout of lightweight star Gervonta Davis. Just one week out from the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch, the guys look at Anthony Joshua's current standing and whether politics have a shot at aligning to allow him to face the winner. Plus, Rafe plays "Fill in the Blank" about Canelo's potential toughest opponent, Wilder's biggest win and much more.

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