Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show episode artwork

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Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo get things started by reacting to the announcement of 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios and debate how he got the title shot (02:41).Then, Viddal Riley joins the show after his breakout win over Cheavon Clarke to win the British Cruiserweight title and talks being KSI’s trainer, nerves leading into the fight, earning the sport’s respect, difficult fight conditions, distancing himself from influencer boxing, and calls for a big spot next (16:01).Anthony Cacace calls in fresh off stopping Leigh Wood in enemy territory and breaks down his big win, reflects on his success late in his career, calls for a superstar fight, and teases the possibility of O'Shaquie Foster in Belfast (38:22).Next, the two talk over women’s boxing P4P powerhouses Chantelle Cameron and Savannah Marshall signing with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (55:24), and get into what should be next for Claressa Shields. They move into Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2 (1:00:49), Darren Till’s return (1:06:39), and the fall of influencer boxing. Finally, they end things on a high note with the Parting Shot (1:09:28).

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo react to Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios, Most Valuable Promotions signing more big names in women's boxing, and more. Plus, interviews with Viddal Riley and Anthony Cacace.

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