?On The Ropes? Boxing Radio is returns this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In this the 265th edition, I will be discussing the recent cancellation of Canelo vs. GGG 2. I will talk about the positive drug test that caused Canelo to pull out and talk about how his future can be affected. I will also talk about IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin?s new opponent for May 5th and the chances we eventually see a rematch between Alvarez and Golovkin. Additionally, I will be breaking down this weekends Showtime boxing card featuring Erislandy Lara vs. Jarred Hurd and Caleb Truax vs. James DeGale. Click play on the audio player to listen to the latest edition of ?ON THE ROPES?
Guests
First on the show is Hall of Fame boxing commentator, Al Bernstein. I get Al?s thoughts on the cancellation of Canelo vs. GGG 2 and talk about the chances we see that fight made again in 2018. Bernstein also speaks on Anthony Joshua?s recent heavyweight title unification win against Joseph Parker. He breaks down the performances and talks about the chances we see a Deontay Wilder fight this year. Additionally, Al shares his views on Manny Pacquiao?s upcoming fight against Lucas Matthysse and gives a rundown of the Showtime boxing schedule.
The second guest on this weeks edition is world class boxing trainer and former world title challenger, Ronnie Shields. Shields talks about the upcoming fight that Jermall Charlo has ahead of him later this month and if Gennady Golovkin is the goal of theirs. Shields also talks about his weekend unification bout between Erislandy Lara and Jarred Hurd. Additionally, Shields speaks on the state of the heavyweight division and who he would favor in a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.
The final guest of this week show former IBF welterweight champion, Shawn Porter, who with his father Kenny Porter, speaks on his status in the welterweight division. Shawn talks about the chances that they will get a vacant title belt shot against Danny Garcia and when he plans to return to the ring. Porter also speaks on his career goals right now and what drives him to keep fighting. In addition, Porter gives his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao?s upcoming match against Lucas Matthysse.
Mailbag Segment
The mailbag segment returns this week. Fans have been submitting questions and today they get answered. Topics covered in this episode include:
Anthony Joshua?s recent unifaction win
Who preformed better in their last fight, Wilder or Joshua
Is Adrian Broner in a do or die fight against Jessie Vargas
Has Sergey Kovalev regained his status in the light heavyweight division
Thoughts on Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse
and much more!
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