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Fury raised eyebrows this week with his suggestion it was too easy early on against Usyk; that he was simply having too much fun. We try to make sense of a boxerās dilemma.
Sunny Edwards faces a similar conundrum on his return this weekend on the undercard of Estrada v Bam Rodriguez. This excellent fight is previewed in detail.
Tyler Dennyās latest big win is reviewed with the leading question; Can Denny snag a big name in a big fight?
And Ryan Garciaās is in the news. Again. His positive test punishment, followed by a curious WBC statement is discussed.
Meanwhile a controversial result from the 90ās is remembered with a bristling first encounter between Azumah Nelson and Jeff Fenech in This Week.
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Once again, with that familiar sense of inevitability, Gervonta Davis caught up with his opponent and left him barely conscious with a brutal finish.
This time it was Frank Martin being run over by āTankā but what comes next is unknown. Bob Arum has been talking up Vasyl Lomachenko, an opponent befitting of the Americanās talents, but arguments can be made that Davis is doing just fine as he is.
We also look back on Chris Billam-Smithās points success over Richard Riakporhe, a new pinnacle in the Bournemouth starās ever improving career.
Thereās talking points surrounding Canelo Alvarez, Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia as well as trip back to 1979 and a rip-roaring barnburner between Danny āLittle Redā Lopez and Mike Ayala.
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A warm welcome awaits you at the sound of this weekās Opening Bell.
A huge weekend approaches with Gervonta āTankā Davis making his latest play to be the biggest boxing star in America when he takes on fellow southpaw, Frank Martin.
In the UK, Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe renew their rivalry in a fascinating battle.
We also discuss the latest exploits of Tyson Fury while focusing on the tricky boxing afterlife and talk to the one and only Andy Clarke about his critically acclaimed book, Knockout. Andy Clarke 'The Knockout' can be purchased here: https://amzn.eu/d/1rSqAYC
In This Week In History, we donāt venture too far back this time - itās the brutal encounter between Miguel Cotto and Zab Judah.
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After solving a technical hitch weāre delighted to bring you this weekās Opening Bell, just a day or two later than planned.
Recorded on Wednesday, we look back on the 5 v 5 bill and reflect on Daniel Duboisā arrival, Deontay Wilderās exit and some seriously impressive showings from Nick Ball, Hamzah Sheeraz and Willy Hutchinson.
In This Week In History we shuttle back to 1997 and a record-breaking slugfest between Ike Ibeabuchi and David Tua.
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In a special podcast we look back on the 5 vs 5 show from Saudi Arabia and name the biggest winner on a night of memorable performances.
Daniel Dubois was perhaps the biggest of all with a bombastic showing to break down and rip up Filip Hrgovic in eight rounds.
That showing is in focus here along with Deontay Wilderās fall at the hands of Zhilei Zhang.
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A snippet from our patreon-only pod previewing the 5 v 5 this weekend. You can listen to the whole episode on our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast
In the first of many special podcasts for our beautiful Opening Bell Patreons, we break down each of the fights and predict the winners on this weekendās 5 v 5 event in Saudi Arabia.
Will Wilder beat Zhang? Can Dubois upset Hrgovic? Does Ball have what it takes to dethrone Ford? What happens when Sheeraz fights Williams? Does Richards prove to experienced for Hutchinson? And will Bivol win at a canter?
Goodness knows, but we do our best to make some educated guessesā¦
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Here we go again. Another fight between Jack Catterall and Josh Taylor and another scoring controversy. But were the scores that favoured Catterall by 117-111 really that wide of the mark?
Whether they were or not, Bob Arumās cameo at the end arguably stole the entire show.
We examine the fight, the cards and Great Uncle Bobās outburst while wondering whatās next for both Catterall and Taylor.
We look ahead to the 5 v 5 in Saudi Arabia and, in a special treat, head back to 1980s and some vintage Marvin Hagler in This Week In History.
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In a special bonus podcast we examine the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.
Itās been two years since boxing fans lost their minds over the decision of fight one when Taylor, despite being dropped and outworked, won on a split vote.
We examine whatās happened since, where each of the fighters are now compared to where they were, and who is the likeliest winner.
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Four days have passed since Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the āundisputedā heavyweight champion.
The magic of that victory and occasion still fills the air in the boxing world but, already, one of the sanctioning bodies is hinting that Usyk might be stripped.
Which begs the question: What really is the point of those sanctioning bodies?
We take a deep dive into the fight, re-examine the scoring, the momentum swings, the voices in Furyās ear and wonder if a rematch is really the best idea.
In This Week, we go back to 1981 and a fight when Wilfred Benitez scored one of the greatest KOs against Maurice Hope.
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Oleksandr Usyk last night scaled the highest of mountains when he defeated Tyson Fury in a truly great contest to become the one and only king at heavyweight.
Here, at The Opening Bell, itās the morning after the night before and through bleary eyes we attempt to make sense of what we witnessed.
The momentum shifts, the intelligence, the sheer excitement and incredible skill level combined to create a contest that somehow exceeded all expectations.
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Pinch yourself folks, itās here. Or at least we hope it is! Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are at last mere days away from deciding the best heavyweight on the planet and, cor blimey, are we excited.
Letās try and forget the problems that piled up to make us wait 25 years for a fight like this and ignore, if we can, the idiotic actions of John Fury and his bloody noggin. Because this is all about the fight, the occasion, what it means to the sport and, at this stage, predicting a winner.
Given this is widely viewed as a 50/50 fight, it should be no surprise that Alex Steedman and Matt Christie have a difference of opinion when it comes to who will have their arms raised. Which means one of us will be right, right? Not necessarily given the dreaded draw has been known to gatecrash the biggest of fights.
We also have time to revel in the brilliance of 36-year-old Vasily Lomachenko and, in This Week, we focus on one of the most stunning moments in history. It occurred when one left hand from Antonio Tarver forever removed the superpowers from Roy Jones Jr.
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What a week it was for the sport of boxing. It had a bit of everything that weāve come to expect in this incredible sport. From masterful showings by Naoya Inoue and Canelo Alvarez to Ryan Garcia failing a drug test after sucking on some tree bark capsules, it certainly gave us plenty to talk about.
The performances of Canelo and Inoue take centre stage following their respective victories over Jaime Munguia and Luis Nery. Both were impressive for different reasons.
Garciaās failed test(s) reminded us not to get too giddy with the state of boxing today. We dip into that story for about as long as we can stand it.
Thereās the latest Vasily Lomachenko fight to preview ā George Kambosos surely has no chance, right? - and in This Week In History we relive the violence that occurred when Julian Jackson and Gerald McClellan had a memorable āwho can hit the hardestā competition back in 1993.
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WELCOME you lovely people! Thank you for joining us as The Opening Bell flies the nest to go it alone. Your company is hugely appreciated.
Itās fight week in Las Vegas where Jaime Munguia is the latest fighter to try to prove that Canelo Alvarez has seen better days. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Naoya Inoue is readying himself for Luis Nery. What a few days approaching!
Meanwhile, the Texas commission have decided to give a boxing licence to 57-year-old Mike Tyson. Whatās all that about?
Finally, we remember the bout between Paul Ingle and Junior Jones in This Week In History.
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