Leaning into the Power of Choice in Boxing

Losses in Boxing Are Not Created Equal

What does a loss really mean in boxing? In this episode, Rudy and Jarrett discuss the implications of boxers losing their undefeated records and explore what it means for a cash cow, like Canelo, to suffer defeat versus a former world champion fighter like Brian Castaño. We also predict the winners for upcoming fights between Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero and Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. The episode closes out with this week's awards presented by Jarrett.

Mega Fights and Breaking down Canelo v. Bivol

We often talk about mega fights but we don't ever talk about what that really means. In this episode, we breakdown the concept of mega fights, mega events, and major events in the sports world as well as breakdown the Cinco de Mayo weekend fight between Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol. We also review the Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano and Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson fights and close out the episode with this week's "People's Champ" and "Take it Easy" award.

Leaning into the Power of Choice in Boxing

Is matchmaking in boxing an art or manipulation rooted in racial capitalism? In this episode, Rudy and Jarrett look at Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's March 5, 2022 interview with DAZN, where he informed the boxing community that he was too busy to fight the other top super middle weights in the world this year. In this brutal sporting industry, only a select few have the power to pick their next opponents.

End of The Year Review

In this episode of The Split Draw, Rudy and Jarrett sum up an eventful 2021 year of boxing by discussing their picks for upsets, knockouts, fighters, and fights of the year. The episode concludes with a look at what 202 can bring in the world of boxing and discuss the brutal economy of the sweet science. Thank you and Happy New Year from the Split Draw family!

Maravilla v. Chávez Junior

In this episode, Jarrett and Rudy welcome their first guest, Dr. Jose Hernandez, as they go back in time to revisit the September 15, 2012 showdown between Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez and Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. As a highly anticipated fight, we break down the context that lead up to this match, which consists of a television network, sanctioning body of boxing, and the two fighters themselves. Every boxing match is unique and significant to each and every individual who watches and remembers them. This fight is no different as the hosts and their guest reflect on the memories and impact of this fight.