Rolly vs. Teofimo: Which Rolly Shows Up Saturday & Is AJ-Fury at MSG Really Happening?
About this episode
Ak and Barak analyze the upcoming fight between Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez, discuss the implications of various boxing matches, and reflect on the careers of notable fighters.
Ak and Barak break down Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez before Saturday’s title fight in Vegas: the smarter Rolly that showed up against Ryan Garcia, why Teofimo comes back different after a loss, and the style question that decides it. Then they get into Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn on September 12, why Conor has the most to gain, and the business story behind it all — the DAZN and PBC deal they never thought they’d see, and what it felt like betting their careers on “the app” back in 2018 when everyone called it suicide. Plus: the report that AJ vs. Fury is headed to Madison Square Garden on Netflix — and why Barak thought it was fake news before making the case that New York wins. Canelo’s dangerous fight with Christian Mbilli that casuals are sleeping on. A heated argument about Micky Ward, belts, and what actually makes a legacy. And finally a farewell to Errol Spence: the career, the what-ifs, and the Hall of Fame verdict. 0:00 – Intro 0:43 – DAZN’s rise and the PBC/DAZN partnership 3:59 – Can boxing’s rival networks coexist? 5:09 – Promoters, networks & fighter loyalty debate 7:17 – Rolly…
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