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What next for the heavyweights after Alexander Usyk's shock win over Anthony Joshua? Kieran and Eric discuss what Usyk did right and what Joshua did wrong in London on Saturday. Plus, Jimmy Lennon Jr joins the podcast to dissect the press conference brouhaha between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant and to look ahead to their November 6 clash.

Kieran and Eric comb through the smorgasbord of betting possibilities for this weekend's Joshua-Usyk heavyweight battle. And Eric explains to Kieran the concept of "handle," and what it may or may not have to do with Floyd Mayweather.

Undefeated Detroit bantamweight Jarico O'Quinn talks about his career so far and his main event on Friday's ShoBox card. Kieran and Eric preview that card and the Anthony Joshua-Oleksander Usyk heavyweight battle in London. And Eric counts down his Top 5 Evander Holyfield fights.

Keith Idec of BoxingScene joins Kieran and Eric to pick over the carcass of Saturday night's Holyfield-Belfort farce, to weigh the rectitude of Oscar Valdez being allowed to defend his title on Friday night in the wake of a failed drug test, and to contemplate the state and future of boxing at a challenging time for the sport.

n a week of tragic and frustrating news in boxing, Eric and Kieran discuss the aborted Warrington-Lara rematch, Oscar De La Hoya's comeback being wrecked by COVID and replaced with Evander Holyfield's comeback, Oscar Valdez failing a drug test and being allowed to fight anyway, and the death of Jeanette Zacarias Zapata. They also try to lighten the mood with their favorite boxing moments and Top 5 boxer-trainer partnerships, and Eric invites trouble by ranking the Top 5 Rocky movies.

Kieran and Eric look back on Jake Paul's split decision win over Tyron Woodley and discuss wins for Amanda Serrano, Daniel Dubois, and Montana Love. And they talk with Fred Sternburg about spending more than 15 years as publicist for Manny Pacquiao and what he thinks is next for the Filipino superstar/politician.

In a special "Money Punch" edition of the podcast, Kieran and Eric pick their best bets for Sunday's Showtime PPV card featuring Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley. Plus, they look back at a very successful Ugas-Pacquiao night for the sports books.

After losing to Yordenis Ugas, is Manny Pacquiao's Hall of Fame career now over? What can fans look forward to from next week's Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley PPV? And now that Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant have signed to fight for all the super middleweight marbles, is the winner the front runner for Fighter of the Year?

Kieran and Eric review Saturday night's busy night of action, including the bantamweight triple header on Showtime. They discuss the injury to Errol Spence and the decision by Manny Pacquiao to face Yordenis Ugas instead. They speak with former 140 pound titlist Chris Algieri. And Eric breaks down his list of Top 5 boxing families.

The Money Punch returns with a look at early betting on Manny Pacquiao-Yordenis Ugas and the best bets for this weekend's fight cards on Showtime and elsewhere.