Ariel x Ade, episode 17: Boxing broken? NY denies Lamont Roach appeal, Vergil Ortiz Jr. talks Terence Crawford
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo react to recent comments by Eddie Hearn, Oscar De La Hoya, and others regarding Dana White and TKO's new partnership with Turki Alalshikh, debating whether boxing is truly 'broken.' Plus, Chris Eubank Jr. fined £100,000, Lamont Roach's appeal denied, and a wide-ranging interview with Vergil Ortiz Jr.
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Show Notes
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with their reactions to another press conference for the Times Square card and wonder why Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aren't fighting (07:00).
Next, they listen to comments from Oscar De La Hoya (10:16) and Eddie Hearn (14:00) about Dana White and TKO teaming with Turki Alalshikh and react to the promoters' thoughts.
Prompted by comments from Ariel's interview with Lou DiBella (20:30), the duo debates the recently floated idea that boxing is 'broken.'
Then, they discuss Chris Eubank Jr. being fined £100,000 for slapping Conor Benn with an egg (27:02) and whether the punishment fits the crime.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. joins the show to recap his recent performance, look ahead to what's next — could it be Terence Crawford — and talk about his love of the Harry Potter series (31:46).
Finally, the show closes with reactions to NYSAC denying Lamont Roach's appeal for the Gervonta Davis fight (51:31), Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez talks heating up (55:32), Tyson Fury's tease (1:00:22), and Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2 being announced (1:03:37). Plus, the Parting Shot (1:14:33).