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Lance welcomes DAZN analyst, one-half of the 'JABS with Mannix and Mora' show, and former light middleweight champion, Sergio Mora, to the podcast. Lance and Sergio preview Saturday's blockbuster Canelo-Billy Joe Saunders war. Does BJS have a puncher's chance to win? What will the Brit need to do to prevail? What are some deficiencies in his game Canelo can exploit? Lance joins the pound-for-pound king, himself, Canelo Alvarez, to preview Saturday's glove gauntlet. After, Lance and Sergio predict Saturday's outcome before reflecting on last Saturday's heavyweight fight between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Chris Arreola. What's next for Ruiz, Arreola? Plus, Fury-Joshua thoughts; Paul-Mayweather insight, and Felix Verdejo charged with kidnapping resulting in death, among other charges.

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Mike and Lance recap Edgar Berlanga's win by unanimous decision over Demond Nicholson. Though Berlanga's first-round KO streak stops at 16, he demonstrated his immense talent, who could be next to fight one of boxing's fastest rising stars? The guys touch on Navarette-Diaz and Pacquioa-Crawford negotiations "dead in the water". Lance sits down with Chris Arreola to preview Saturday's heavyweight contest against Andy Ruiz Jr.

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Back from his dank-filled Triller broadcast, MIke describes his experience working with Snoop Dogg, Pete Davidson, Oscar De La Hoya, and more. He and Lance reflect on Jake Paul's first-round knockout of Ben Askren and discuss the social media tumult regarding a fixed fight. The guys also discuss Triller's next boxing bonanza with Lopez-Kambosas as well as Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul's exhibition is tentatively set for June 5th, which is news that Mike broke. Where could the fight be hosted? What are the stipulations? Eddie Hearn struck a massive deal with DAZN, but what happens next with Sky Sports boxing broadcasts? Undefeated knockout icon Edgar Berlanga joins the guys to preview his fight against Demond Nicholson.

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Mike and Lance revisit Jaron "Boots" Ennis' Saturday night KO of Sergy Lipinets, and discuss the 23-year-old on-the-cusp star's future plans. The guys stay true to the 147-pound motif and rank their top-10 welterweights. Three-time world champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade joins the podcast to help preview his upcoming showdown against Liam Williams (10:00). Boo Boo outlines what it will take to score a premiere fight; explains why other prodigious fighters avoid him; if he'd be willing to move up in weight class to ink a headlining bout, and if the words "Benevidez-Andrade" are sweet-sounding. Pug and Copp analyze Joe Smith Jr.'s, the newest light heavyweight champion, win over Maxim Vlasov (31:00). Plus, is there anyone Jamie Munguia could fight, and Conor Benn impresses.

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Mike and Lance welcome Triller Chief Boxing Officer Peter Kahn to the podcast to discuss Triller's foray into boxing, its influencers and legends fights, what's next for the company, how Lopez-Kambosos purse bid went down, and so much more. The guys also pick winners for Ennis-Lipinets and Smith Jr.-Vlasov.

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 & Garcia-Fortuna w/ Jaron "Boots" EnnisAfter a career-defining sixth-round TKO, Jamel Herring's future prospects suddenly look a lot brighter and, certainly, more interesting. Mike and Lance educate us on Herring's monumental win over Carl Frampton and discuss his next move (1:30). Mike lists his top 130-pound fighters, which Lance grades (6:30). And, Pug and Copp react to a precocious Shakhram Giyasov and other up-and-coming undercard fighters (15:30). Jaron "Boots" Ennis then hops on the line to preview duel, slated for this weekend, versus Sergey Lipinets (19:00). What can we expect from Boots on Saturday? Boots describes growing up in Philadelphia and how his upbringing shaped him into the fighter he is today. Plus, how important is getting a stoppage? Mike and Lance discuss Ryan Garcia-Javier Fortuna, and some Oscar De La Hoya-DAZN news (42:30).

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Opening Day, earthquakes, and boxing, what more can you ask for from a podcast? Mike and Lance, well, Lance mostly, soak up Opening Day action and discuss Lance's time in San Diego at Canelo's gym. His biggest takeaway from watching the pound-for-pound king up close? Andy Ruiz Jr. The duo discusses Ruiz's weight loss and work ethic (3:30). The guys then preview Carl Frampton-Jamel Herring (7:15) before inviting in Herring, himself, to breakdown Saturday's fight (11:15). Herring shares his admiration for Frampton, what Saturday's deciding factor might be, Tim Bradley's criticism, Shakur Stevenson's comments, and Herring's driving ambition (15:00). Pug and Copp then react to another potential fight in the works, Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford (42:00). The pair also kibbitz about more possible exhibition fights, and look ahead to M.J. Akhmadaliev-Ryosuke Iwasa.

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In the 100th episode of The Pug and Copp Boxing Show, the guys rave about two Saturday throwdowns, Ngannou-Miocic (would Ngannou be the greatest boxing heavyweight?) and Whyte-Povetkin (2:00). Mike and Lance dissect Dillian Whyte's revenge fight and discuss his next step. Could it be a date with Deontay Wilder (10:00)? Plus, Povetkin didn't look right. One of the best young 130 pounders, Shakur Stevenson, then joins the podcast to share his thoughts about his upcoming mandatory against Jeremiah Nakathila (16:00). When will Stevenson earn his shot against a big-named fighter? Is Top Rank failing him or does he believe in his promoter? Who would be his dream fight? The guys consider Top Rank's effort level when deciding Stevenson's matchups (36:15). Lastly, Oscar De La Hoya is decidedly making a return to the ring (42:00).

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Mike and Lance discuss Canelo-Saunders pre-sale success and fan attendance. Former two-division champion Carl Frampton then joins the guys to discuss his upcoming fight against Jamel Herring. Frampton also reveals his intention to retire should he lose to Herring. What will it take for 'The Jackal' to win and what does his future hold? The guys also preview Whyte-Povetkin, and detail why Top Rank is "blowing it" with Shakur Stevenson.

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One of boxing's fastest rising stars, Vergil Ortiz, retained that epithet by defeating Maurice Hooker in a seventh-round knockout (1:00). What's next for the 22-year-old phenom, and what about his victory impressed Mike and Lance most? Should he and Terence Crawford fight next? If not, then why? What's next for Artur Beterbeiv after the 36-year-old's 'W' over Adam Deines (10:00)? Mike and Lance then welcome in heavyweight contender, Dillian Whyte, who breaks down his upcoming contest versus Alexander Povetkin (14:30). Whyte discusses pressing for a rematch against Povetkin shortly after his loss in August; a potential Andy Ruiz/Deontay Wilder clash; who the best heavyweight in boxing is, and his new look (17:00). Plus, Whyte describes how "huge" it is to be on Gibraltar currency and his experience managing fighters (35:00). Lastly, Mike and Lance preview Saturday's bout, themselves, and react to Gervonta Davis controversy (46:30).

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