On this episode, we open with an update on Ginjiro Shigeoka and get straight into a pair of notable fights, including Moses Itauma vs Jermain Franklin and Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman.

From there, we dive into the latest developments surrounding Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao — what’s real, what’s noise, and why this keeps coming back around.

We also cover a wide range of industry news and ongoing storylines shaping the sport right now, including promoter drama, sanctioning chaos, legal issues, and shifting broadcast deals.

We wrap with fight reviews from around the globe and a quick look ahead at what’s next.

Episode includes:

• Ginjiro Shigeoka update
• Itauma vs Franklin
• Fundora vs Thurman
• Mayweather vs Pacquiao situation

News & discussion:

• De La Hoya vs Vergil Ortiz’s manager
• Muhammad Ali Act revival (tease)
• Top Rank debut on DAZN
• Canelo vs Mbilli relocation
• Jai Opetaia stripped (IBF)
• Gervonta Davis situation
• Francisco Rodriguez Jr. PED suspension

Additional fight coverage:

• Wilder vs Chisora
• One Friday Fights 149
• Tszyu vs Nurja
• Glory 106

Preview (time permitting):

• Fury vs Makhmudov
• Benn vs Prograis
• Riakporhe vs Tshikeva
• Clarke vs Huni

No hot takes. No nonsense. Just thoughtful conversation about stand-up combat sports.

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Show Links 4/5/26

Moses Itauma vs Jermain Franklin (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dCR95DxT-o

Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Jpdlt1EUc

Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIRVRyHJOiw

One Friday Fights 149

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHD3NkMwTvE&t=7420s

Tim Tszyu vs Denis Nurja (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzgynCLWgps