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There are a lot of fights this weekend.  We don't think the majority will be that exciting, but if you're a boxing fan, it's worth dialing in on a few of them, especially Prograis/Zepeda. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Current weekend events are rather dull, but big fights are on the horizon (at least, others that expose Crawford as a ducker.) Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Also, we're still not sure who is actually going to buy the Mayweather exhibition PPV. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

All we're saying is...if Zurdo somehow beats Bivol, it doesn't lessen Bivol's win over Canelo. Also, not sure who would actually pay DAZN PPV to watch Floyd fight KSI's unskilled brother, but there it is. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

As Lomachenko makes his return to action, we have to see where his mind is at and whether he's still in the game at the top level.  We also get to see where Jake Paul's level truly is as a boxer - but he appears to have the best of intentions to help combat sports overall. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Next weekend will be a LOT more exciting, guaranteed. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Wilder came in slim and trim, but this time he's not seeking a "Body on the Record", so it may be a boring fight overall. Kambosos looks to become unified champion, but we don't think he's got enough for Haney. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

If you were expecting to see the Chris Eubank vs. Conor Benn freakshow, you'll be disappointed to hear that Conor Benn popped for a banned substance. Your new main event is Sebastian Fundora vs. Carlos Ocampo, which we think is a MUCH better fight anyway. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Very slim weekend of boxing with Luis Nery returning down in Mexico - appears untelevised but promoted (?) by Tapology. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Shakur is no longer champion after losing his belt on the scales, which makes that fight less exciting.  We do think Kid Galahad deserves more respect than he's gotten. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

While we do need to solve the trilogy once and for all, it feels like a waste of time.   However we're eager to see some of the other fights on deck.  Will be interesting to see if Gabe Rosado can repeat what he did against NSB's 'eye test' in the Bully Bektemir. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Due to the passing of the Queen, Elizabeth II, Shields/Marshall and all related fights (Mayer/Baumgartner most notably) were postponed until October, along with other fights in the UK regions. As a result this weekend will be fairly slim pickings, and other fights may get postponed. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

We frankly think Ruiz vs. Ortiz is a waste of time.  But seeing Isaac Cruz back in action is always bound to be a good fight. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

This weekend's list of fights don't really excite us.  But seeing a bum in KSI fight another bum on DAZN PPV is a straight insult to the boxing business. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Joshua's strategy was strange.  I felt like he could have won this with more aggression than he showed. But the post-fight rant is something to behold.  I implore you to check it out on YouTube.  It's one of the strangest we've ever seen. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

The real question here is whether or not Anthony Joshua can beat Oleksander Usyk.  If he does, it will be the second time he's made such a comeback - but the odds are stacked HUGE against him. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Tomorrow is when we get to see where Teofimo's head is at as he enters 140 as a potential challenger. Also, Tevin Farmer looks to rebuild momentum after a loss and a significant layoff due to the pandemic. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

We need to see where Cobbs' head is at after the knockout loss to Rocha - plus he has a new team, which sometimes is good and sometimes isn't. Everyone thinks it's a given that Cobbs knocks out Mo - we don't think it'll be that easy. Plus, the return of Vergil Ortiz in the fight that was supposed to happen before - but we don't know what Ortiz's physical state is like now.  He is lined up as manda...

Open question is how Danny 'Swift' will react to 154 when his power never really carried up to 147; but Jose Benavidez' leg is his biggest weak point. Gary Antuanne Russell feels like the highlight of this weekend, and we encourage anyone who's a fan to check out his fight.  He is to us what others see in Boots - doesn't need to be flashy, just effective and not hitting people behind the head for...

In a title eliminator, two guys who recently lost to Emmanuel Navarrete are squaring off. Isaac Dogboe at one point appeared to be en route to something special with his shock of Jessie Magdaleno (who shocked Nonito Donaire). We think that Joet Gonzalez's losses (Shakur and Navarette) were less damaging, as Dogboe appears to have lost motivation since the Navarette losses. Get In Touch: Website: h...

As Garcia makes his return we have to see where he's at - because his peers have largely left him behind in terms of making a name for themselves.  He has largely benefitted from a good level of promotion as well as his Instagram account, rather than accomplishments inside the ring at a championship level. This week's events, both weekend and next week, will help us see who's going to move forward...

We suspected that Vargas was arguably the better fighter but might fight the wrong fight. He fought a very good fight - getting dropped at one point due to coming in at the wrong time, but he ultimately fought to win - and it paid off. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

Hopefully, we'll see some excitement with the fights this weekend.  Magsayo has a lot to prove - whether his win over Mr. Gary Russell Jr. was a fluke or he's legit remains to be seen. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR

We saw something in Opetaia...and although it wasn't the outcome we expected, his performance was excellent. It was every bit the test we were hoping for, to test Breidis as the heir apparent. Breidis has nothing to be ashamed of, as he fought well, but ultimately was beaten by the younger, fresher fighter. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook:...

A fairly light weekend of boxing compared to previous, more for the international fans. A decently good test for Mairis Breidis, who has recently been trying (and failing) to call out Jake Paul.  Opetaia may very well make it a short night. Get In Touch: Website: https://www. CombatTalkRadio.net Twitter: @CombatTalkRadio Facebook: @ThisIsCTR