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Fresh off Saturday's Fight of the Year candidate in Estrada-Chocolatito II, Mike and Lance react to the split decision outcome and discuss each fighter's future. But, before then, Pug and Copp rift off Fury-Joshua signing a two-fight deal (:30). How does this influence the fight's timeline, and how close are both parties to finalizing their first bout? What's holding up an agreement? Estrada-Chocolatito II was must-watch TV, as the fighters exchanged well over 2,000 punches. Despite a resounding consensus suggesting a draw, why was Carlos Sucre's scorecard heavily skewed towards Estrada (7:45)? Are fights embroiled in controversy now more than ever? Does it distract from the quality of fights? Where do Estrada and Chocolatito go from here, and where does Chocolatito fall in Mike and Lance's pound-for-pound list? Lance welcomes undefeated welterweight, Virgil Ortiz, to the podcast to discuss his upcoming fight against Maurice Hooker (18:30). Ortiz explains the root of his confidence; his new management; a potential Terence Crawford clash, and more! Lastly, guys predict Ortiz-Hooker's outcome; share their thoughts on Benavidez's win, and remember Marvelous Marvin Hagler (38:15).

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