UFC ‘better' than boxing? Fury-Joshua In doubt? Weekend preview, more | The Craic

UFC ‘better' than boxing? Fury-Joshua In doubt? Weekend preview, more | The Craic

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for another edition of The Craic. First up, the lads dig into Canelo Alvarez’s comments on The Ariel Helwani Show about boxing’s rivalry with the UFC (14:31). One fight boxing fans are still waiting on is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. The trio discuss the uncertainty surrounding whether the long-awaited matchup will actually happen (30:01). UFC Fight Night: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov is this weekend, with Chuck sharing insight from his interview with Ankalaev ahead of the fight (37:54). Later, the boys discuss the lack of buzz surrounding this weekend’s PFL event (47:20), before diving into Ben’s latest Uncrowned article [https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/article/how-boxings-greatest-corruption-scandal-became-americas-biggest-television-show-kefauver-hearings-mob-220403837.html] on boxing’s greatest corruption scandal (53:48). After discussing the hype around The Odyssey, they close out the show by answering your Super Chats (01:07:41).

Inside Boxing | Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu preview, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in separate tune up fights, Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis rumors

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing the return of Errol Spence Jr., as he steps in the ring with former 154-pound champion Tim Tszyu. How much does Spence have left in the tank (07:58)? Zuffa Boxing has its first New York City card on Sunday night, with Edgar Berlanga taking on Steven Butler and Richardson Hitchins facing off with Ricardo Salas (33:57). According to reports, Devin Haney will sign an exclusive deal with DAZN and fight his WBO mandatory challenger, Keyshawn Davis, in the fall. Teofimo Lopez also signed directly with DAZN last week, as we see a real “war” unfolding between DAZN and Paramount/Zuffa (43:02). Finally, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will step into the ring – not against each other –  but in separate tune-up fights, with the agreement to square off at the end of the year (51:16).

UFC Abu Dhabi & wild weekend preview, Devin Haney signs with DAZN, more | The Boys in the Back

The Boys in the Back start the show by covering news and notes, including Devin Haney signing with DAZN (02:58), and more UFC fight announcements (11:16). Then, they preview a wild combat sports weekend, that features UFC Abu Dhabi (24:30), PFL Washington D.C. (1:03:59), Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in action, but not against each other (1:07:51), Karate Combat 62 (1:20:25), BKFC in Uruguay (1:21:40), and more. Finally, The Boys makes picks (1:27:16), deliver the P4P chips (1:30:58), listen to voicemails (1:52:36), and answer your Super Chats (2:32:21).

Canelo Alvarez in studio, Johnny Eblen, Fatima Kline in studio, On The Nose, news & notes

Ariel Helwani starts the show with On The Nose. The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join to answer questions about handling emotional interviews, Conor McGregor embarking on another comeback, the concept of point-fighting, and more (13:05). Johnny Eblen is back on the show, recapping his win over Impa Kasanganay for PFL’s interim middleweight title, before talking about his continued rivalry with Costello van Steenis, wanting the rematch next, training with and potentially fighting Sean Strickland, and more (1:03:30). Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez joins Ariel in-studio, talking about his fight with Christian Mbilli and why it was delayed, feeling off ahead of his fight against Terence Crawford, wanting the Crawford rematch, his love of golf and his son’s love of wrestling, his relationship with Jake Paul, still loving boxing, and more (1:35:55). Inside Boxing host Dan Canobbio drops in to react to Canelo’s interview and talk all things boxing (2:26:24). Fatima Kline stops by the studio to break down her UFC win over Tabatha Ricci, then express interest in fighting Zhang Weili or Tatiana Suarez next, give her prediction for Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, tell stories from her life, and more (2:57:48). The show wraps up with your Super Chats (4:08:16).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Tom Brady in WWE talks, the Viral Moment Era, and an awful Raw

Solomonster reacts to TMZ's report that Tom Brady is in talks to do something with WWE, coming off his recent run-ins with Logan Paul (1:34). The latest on the sex trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE going to arbitration and why it may be happening (5:59), plus an update on when former WWE champion Sheamus will become a free agent (8:25). WWE once again counter-programs AEW, announcing NYC events to coincide with WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia next year (11:07). Rhea Ripley is out of SummerSlam, with an unnecessary interim champion to be crowned (15:23). Saturday Night’s Main Event thoughts from MSG, with Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson closing the show, Cody Rhodes and CM Punk teaming up with Nick Aldis, screwing Gunther and Sami Zayn out of a championship opportunity at SummerSlam, and speculation about Bayley’s future (22:55). Thoughts on AEW Dynamite and predictions for their Redemption PPV in Montreal (41:35). Dark Side of the Ring thoughts on the finale for Jeff Jarrett and the battle for TNA, including some notes not included in the episode (53:36), plus the death of former WWE star Siva Afi, and how his run halted the night he debuted at MSG (1:06:23).