On this week's episode of Ringside Reporter, we break down a loaded DAZN card headlined by Vergil Ortiz vs. Erickson Lubin, along with Darius Fulghum vs. David Stevens, Amari Jones vs. Shady Gamhour, and Joshua Edwards vs. Zeno Vooris. We evaluate the key performances, technical takeaways, and what these results mean for each fighter's trajectory.
We also cover a massive week in boxing news. Jake Paul vs. Gervonta "Tank" Davis is officially cancelled - was Netflix already looking for the exit door? Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson is reportedly a done deal, setting up one of the most significant matchups in the sport. Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou agree to a junior middleweight unification, and Brian Norman Jr. unloads on DAZN's on-air fashion decisions.
In other breaking stories: Victor Conte, long-time controversial figure in performance-enhancing drug scandals, has died. Anthony Joshua may be returning sooner than expected. DAZN becomes available on Amazon Prime Video, Ghana lifts its ban on professional boxing, Claressa Shields inks an $8 million multi-fight deal, and Holly Holm earns a shot at the WBA title.
All this plus upcoming fights, schedule breakdowns, and your calls. Tune in and stay informed.