This episode opens with Gary Antoine Russell picking Teofimo Lopez over Shakur Stevenson and what that choice really says about styles, pressure, and how fighters view risk at the elite level. We break down why Teo might be the pick in that matchup, how Shakur is perceived inside boxing circles, and what that prediction tells us beyond just who wins the fight.
From there, the conversation shifts to Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez entering free agency and the comments made by Robert Garcia about Matchroom, belief, and control. We talk through what a new deal could actually look like for Bam, what leverage he really has at this point in his career, and whether this moment is about money, freedom, or finally being valued as a top-tier fighter.
We then get into Claressa Shields explaining why she chose to fight Franchon Crews-Dezurn instead of Shadasia Green. That leads to a real back-and-forth on legacy versus danger, timing versus obligation, and how elite fighters decide which risks are worth taking once their résumé is already secure.
The discussion continues with Dan Rafael’s tweets about rumored Zuffa Boxing signees and Eddie Hearn’s comments on the contracts being offered. We explore what Zuffa Boxing could realistically become, whether a league-style model can work in boxing, and what fighters stand to gain or lose if this system actually takes off.
We close the episode with Keyshawn Davis on Inside the Ring with Max Kellerman, where talk of a Shakur Stevenson fight turns into conversation about moving up to 147. We break down whether Keyshawn is seriously planning a move to welterweight, if the weight change makes sense, or if that answer was simply a way to sidestep a question fans keep pressing.