Ariel x Ade, episode 18: Alycia Baumgardner signs with MVP, Sebastian Fundora/Cherneka Johnson join the show, Tank-Roach 2?, more
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo discuss Alycia Baumgardner joining Most Valuable Promotions, recap a busy boxing weekend, interview Sebastian Fundora and Cherneka Johnson, and react to reports of a Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach rematch.
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Show Notes
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a discussion about Alycia Baumgardner joining Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (08:04).
They look back at Saturday's card at Caribe Royale, featuring Edgar Berlanga's big knockout (16:45), Omari Jones' sensational performance — and ring attire, and Austin 'Ammo' Williams victory in the main event (24:59).
Then, they react to 'King' Callum Walsh's latest win and the level of opposition he's faced thus far in his career (27:06).
Next, they're joined in back-to-back interviews by Sebastian Fundora (31:38) and Cherneka Johnson (47:03) ahead of their fights this weekend.
Next, a look at Nick Ball's win (1:01:30) — and kick — leads to a conversation about whether Ball should be Naoya Inoue's next opponent (1:05:32).
Finally, the show concludes with a conversation about reports of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach running it back (1:11:27). Plus, the Parting Shot from Jack Turner (1:17:56).