“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In this installment of the show, I will be recapping Anthony Joshua’s stoppage win over Carlos Takam that took place in England over the weekend, and the collision course he finds himself on with American heavyweight champ, Deontay Wilder. I will also be previewing this upcoming Saturday night’s WBC heavyweight title bout, as Deontay Wilder is set to face off with the only man to go the distance with him, Bermane Stiverne. Click play on the audio player to listen to the latest edition of “ON THE ROPES”
Guests
Joining the show first is long time Showtime analyst, Steve Farhood. I get Steve’s views on the Mayweather-McGregor bout and what he felt of the event as a whole. Farhood also discusses the possibility of Anthony Joshua meeting Deontay Wilder in the ring in 2018 and who he would favor in that heavyweight showdown. Additionally, Steve Farhood talks about Saul Alvarez’ controversial draw with Gennady Golovkin and who he feels would win the rematch.
The main guest on this edition of “On The Ropes” is undefeated WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder, who is on the cusp of his sixth title defense. The Alabama native speaks about his upcoming rematch with bitter rival, Bermane Stiverne, and how he feels this match will play out. Wilder also talks about Anthony Joshua and if he feels the pair will fight in the near future. Deontay also talks about Dillian Whyte and if he has the desire to fight the British brawler.
Mailbag Segment
The mailbag segment returns this week. Fans have been submitting questions and today they get answered. Topics covered in this episode include:
The competitiveness of the heavyweight division
Erickson Lubin’s knockout loss to Jermell Charlo
The likelihood a Canelo vs. Golovkin rematch happening
Tyson Fury’s impending return to boxing
Sergey Kovalev’s future as a top fighter in the sport
and much more!
Click play on the audio player to listen to the latest edition of “ON THE ROPES”
Wilder really needs to score a knockout here, if a guy that has not fought in 2 years goes the distance with him, it’s a bad look
Oscar is going to make a Lemieux vs Canelo, before a GGG rematch, even if Saunders wins, they will fight him over GGG. it will be a full year away.