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The Never Dropped Podcast
by Luke Backman
A podcast that keeps up with all the big fights, fighters, and big news in boxing! Follow Me At:Subscribe to the Never Dropped Podcast Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@theneverdroppedpodcastFollow The Never Dropped Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-never-dropped-podcast/id1657925748Follow The Never Dropped Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32ici4rQASxiAXnlrITNsF?si=48651958b0bb4cb8Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backmansports?s=20
Episodes
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O'Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete - Full Fight Breakdown & Prediction | Keys To Victory
We have arguably the best fight left on the Boxing schedule when Emanuel Navarrete & O'Shaquie Foster enter the ring on 10/24. A fight which puts 3 belts on the line and wil determine who indeed is the best fighter at 130. Not only will the fighter who wins this matchup be a name that should be...
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This is What Sebastian Fundora NEEDS TO DO vs Ermal Hadribeaj | Why A Win ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
Sebastian Fundora returns to the ring on Saturday to take on a WBC mandatory challenger in Ermal Hadribeaj! A fight that many, including myself, expect him to win via KO. Fundora in my opinion needs a huge highlight KO vs Hacribeaj to help build up a potential mega fight vs Jaron Boots Ennis for...
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Floyd Schofield DEFEATS Lucas Bahdi To Become CHAMP | Can He BEAT Other Champs | Full Fight Reaction
Floyd Schofield now holds the WBA 135 title after winning a UD vs Lucas Bahdi last night in Chicago. A fight in which we saw some good and bad out of Schofield ended with him taking home the belt. The question now is can he stand up to other big name fighters like Abduallah Mason, William Zepeda…
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Omari Jones REACTS To 2nd Round KO of Alan Sanchez, When He Wants To Return To The Ring & MORE
Omari Jones, who's one of the best prospects in Boxing recaps his victory last Friday in which he stopped Alan Sanchez in the 2nd Round. Jones who has now improved his record to 8-0 continues to build his hometown fanbase in Orlando, Florida where the Orlando Magic basketball team came out to...
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Vergil Ortiz vs. Keith Thurman NEXT?! | Did Oscar De La Hoya REVEAL Vergil's Next Opponent?
While fans wait to see Vergil Ortiz back in the ring, it looks like his promoter Oscar De La Hoya mentioned who and when we could see Vergil back in the ring with. Oscar said that they are working on a deal with Keith Thurman on the undercard of a David Benavidez main event for December! Is this...
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Devin Haney & Shakur Stevenson TRADE WORDS About Making MEGAFIGHT | My Theory on What's Next & True
Could Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson be next? Both fighters went back and forth on Twitter Sunday night and got fans excited about a megafight between the two. Devin Haney hasn't fought in close to a year after a win vs Brian Norman Jr. while Shakur Stevenson is looking for his first fight since...
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INSTANT REACTION: Ben Whittaker BARELY SURVIVES vs Conor Wallace - Was Whittaker EXPOSED & OVERHYPED
Ben Whittaker seemed to being cruising vs Conor Wallace until a straight left hand buzzed him in the 10th inning. After that it was a Wallace avalanche as Whittaker barely survived the fight. This now raises the question, was Ben Whittaker exposed? Could he really compete with the likes of Dmitry...
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BEST Boxing Fights In OCT: Schofield vs Bahdi | Dubois vs Wardley 2 | Foster vs Navarrette & Canelo
October is looking like it is set to be a good month for Boxing! We have fights like Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi on tap in a week followed by Dubois vs Wardley 2 a week after. We will also see the return of Sebastian Fundora & Jermall Charlo to the ring. Finally to end the month arguably the...
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Inside Muhammad Ali's Training Camp: Dr. Todd Mealy on "Fighter's Heaven" | BTS of the GOAT
Releasing on Oct. 6th, Dr. Todd Mealy will take readers into the mountains of Deer Lake, PA for a look back on the training camps of Muhammad Ali from 1971-1982. Talking with Dr. Mealy about "Fighter’s Heaven: Inside the Camp Where Muhammad Ali Remade His Legacy" gave a great look at what life…
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CANELO RETURNS! Canelo vs Christian Mbilli OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED for 10/31 | Instant Reaction
Canelo Alvarez is BACK! Canelo will return to take on Christain Mbilli for the WBC title on Halloween night from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will be Canelo's first fight since his loss to Terence Crawford just over a year ago. Will Canelo still have something left? Rocketcup Coffee Link:...
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Is In JEOPARDY? | Update On The BATTLE Between Eddie Hearn & Dana White
It only took 1 day after Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua was announced for there to be more drama. Drama that included reports that the fight is now in jeopardy of taking place. This comes after Dana White was mentioned as a promoter for the fight, which Eddie Hearn says can't happen because of the...
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua IS OFFICIAL - The UK MEGAFIGHT IS ON | Full Fight Details & Reaction
It has finally been announced, Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will be taking place in Cardiff, Wales on Dec 11th. This fight has been talked about for YEARS and now it has been announced to determine who is the greatest British fighter of their generation! My instant reaction to this fight finally...
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This Is Why Ryan Garcia vs Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz Would Be A BAD IDEA! | What Should They Do Next?
After Isaac Pitbull Cruz defeated Nestor Bravo on Saturday he called out Ryan Garcia in the ring for an all out Mexican matchup! While many people are interested in the fight, here are the reasons why I don't believe that they fight should be made. Rocketcup Coffee Link:...
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Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz KNOCKOUTS Nestor Bravo In UGLY FIGHT | CALLS OUT Ryan Garcia NEXT
Isaac Pitbull Cruz landed a HUGE left hook on the chin of Nestor Bravo to end a fight that was ugly through the first 5 rounds. Pitbull took matters into his own hands to finish off Bravo who had been deducted a couple of points and was down tremendously in the fight. Afterwards Pitbull got on…
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Mike Sielski Talks New Rocky Book, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis & Philadelphia Fighting Culture
I was joined by Mike Sielski to talk about his upcoming book, 'Going The Distance: Stallone, Philly, and The Story of Rocky. We talked about stories from on set of the movie as well as how the movie has been able to stay alive throughout the decades as it approaches 50 years. Additionally we…
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Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez...IS IT NEXT? | Has Ryan Become The Face Of Boxing?
After Ryan Garcia destroyed Conor Benn in 2 rounds, the question was, who's next? Well it seems like it is going to be Teofimo Lopez who Ryan will target for his next fight. A unification bout between two Welterweight champions in 2027, but another question has also emerged. Is Ryan Garcia now…
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INSTANT REACTION: Ryan Garcia DESTROYS Conor Benn & BRUTALLY Beats Him Up! | FULL FIGHT RECAP
Ryan Garcia just knocked out Conor Benn in the 2nd round of their fight! Ryan knocked Conor down with a mean right hand and then jumped on him securing a TKO stoppage in Round 2. It was an eye opening performance as Ryan put the boxing world on notice that he wants the "Face of Boxing" title....
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Terence Crawford CALLS OUT Jaron 'Boots' Ennis On Twtitter - Will Crawford COMEBACK To Fight Boots
Last night Terence Crawford got the boxing world stirring with a few tweets sent at the direction of Jaron Boots Ennis! A fight that people continue to want to see Bud come out of retirement and fight Boots, the question is will it happen? Here are all the tweets between the two fighters and will...
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Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn - Full Fight Breakdown & Prediction | Keys To Victory
Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC Title vs Conor Benn on Saturday as this high profile matchup looks to provide fireworks! Ryan Garcia is coming off potentially his best performance of his career vs Mario Barrios while Conor Benn looked off vs Regis Prograis. Now these two meet for glory at the...
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Is Andy Ruiz FINISHED? | Damian Knyba KNOCKS DOWN & UPSETS Andy Ruiz - Full Fight Recap
Andy Ruiz suffered an upset loss at the hands of Damian Knyba who won a points victory on Friday night. Knyba stuck to his gameplan of jabbing Ruiz and holding anytime Ruiz tried to cut the distance. The lone success for Ruiz was after Knyba knocked him down, he went for the KO and Andy was able…
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Did Tyson Fury LEAK The Anthony Joshua Fight Is HAPPENING In New York!? | When Is It OFFICIAL??
Tyson Fury posted on Instagram earlier today a poster of him vs Anthony Joshua and in the caption said it's taking place in New York City! Seemingly the never-ending debate on where Fury vs Joshua is going to happen will final have an ending and it will be Madison Square Garden in November!…
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WHAT HAPPENED To Moses Itauma!? | Filip Hrgovic SHOCKS Itauma & WINS A Stunner | Full Fight Recap
A shocker in boxing as Filip Hrgovic UPSET Moses Itauma in an incredible heavyweight matchup. Itauma was DOMINANT all fight until he ran out of gas and was stopped because of his own exhaustion. A twist no one saw coming! Hrgovic who took big shot after big shot, is now a Heavyweight champion of...
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Sebastian Fundora Next Fight ANNOUNCED! - Why It's LEADING To A Jaron 'Boots' Ennis UNDISPUTED FIGHT
It has been announced that Sebastian Fundora will take on Ermal Hadribeaj on October 17th as Fundora will defend his WBC Belt! While people would like to see Fundora in a different matchup, this could be the leadup to an Undisputed macth vs Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in 2027. With the fight on TNT, I…
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Is A MEGAFIGHT Next For Teofimo Lopez? RANKING Teo's Next Best Opponent | Ryan Garcia & Devin Haney
After Teofimo Lopez beat Rolly Romero for the 147 WBA championship, the question is who will be next for Teo. He says he's on the road to Undisputed so that shortens the list on who he could face next. Which champion would be first? Ryan Garcia with the WBC belt, Devin Haney with the WBO or Liam...
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INSTANT REACTION: Teofimo Lopez BEATS Rolly Romero & Becomes Welterweight CHAMP |Full Fight Reaction
Teofimo Lopez DEFEATED Rolly Romero by MD to become the WBA Welterweight World Champion. Teo, who many people proably believed won by a bigger margin than what was official, was able to withstand a 5th round onslaught by Rolly that almost dropped him. Now Teofimo Lopez sets himself up for big…
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Vergil Ortiz SKIPPING Jaron Ennis & Fundora at 154? | COULD Jermell Charlo or Carlos Adames BE NEXT
As Vergil Ortiz looks to get back into the ring, it's tough for him to find a dance partner. The belt holders at 154 are looking the other way and Vergil is in need of a huge fight. So with rumors of a move up to 160, who are the best canidates for Vergil? Is Jermell Charlo a realistic option or...
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O'Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrette WILL FIGHT In OCT & Winner Faces Lomachenko?? | Boxing News
It seems that O'Shaquie Foster will return to the ring to take on a man who holds two belts in the 130 division, Emanuel Navarrete! This is one of the best fight you could make it boxing as it will clarify who the man of the division is and who should take that #10 spot on the pound-for-pound…
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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez - Full Fight Breakdown & Prediction | Keys To Victory
We have a Welterweight title fight between Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez in Las Vegas for the WBA title! This will be Rolly's first fight since his upset of Ryan Garcia last May, while Teofimo Lopez will return to the ring for the first time since he was dominated by Shakur Stevenson earlier this...
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RANKING Who Devin Haney SHOULD Fight Next After Keyshawn DUCKED - Shakur, Ryan Garcia & More!
After the back and forth between Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis on trying to make a fight and Keyshawn pulling out, the question is, who will Devin Haney face next? I ranked the top 5 options for Devin Haney for his next fight including Shakur Stevenson, Ryan Garcia, Manny Pacquiao & more!!...
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INSTANT REACTION: William Zepeda DEFEATS Lamont Roach In CONVINCING Fashion | Now The NEW WBC Champ
William Zepeda got the job done by defeating Lamont Roach in a fun fight in Las Vegas. Zepeda returned after a loss vs Shakur Stevenson to out punch and fluster Lamont Roach en route to a decision victory. Zepeda now becomes to WBC World Champ after his win and has already called out the other...
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Keyshawn Davis WITHDRAWS From Devin Haney Fight | Did Keyshawn DUCK HANEY? | Full Timeline Breakdown
Many people believed that we'd be seeing a great fight later this year between Devin Haney & Keyshawn Davis but that went up in flames yesterday. Keyshawn alerted the WBO he would not accept the 25% purse bid and officially withdraws from the fight. This now leaves Keyshawn in a spot where the...
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Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda Fight Preview & Prediction | Breakdown & Keys To Victory
Both Lamont Roach & William Zepeda return to the ring this weekend in a fight for the WBC Lightweight title! Roach returns after back-to-back draw vs Gervonta Davis & Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz while Zepeda returns after a year out of the ring vs Shakur Stevenson. Will Lamont Roach finally get his much...
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Richardson Hitchins SCHOOLS Ricardo Salas & CRUISES In Zuffa Debut | Is Hitchins The Odd Man Out?
Richardson Hitchins made in look easy in the ring vs Ricardo Salas as the co-main for Zuffa Boxing 09! Hitchins won every single round and made the pressure fighter in Salas have to back up throughout the night. On the mic after the fight, Hitchins called out Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney & Ryan...
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INSTANT REACTION: Tim Tszyu BEATS Errol Spence Jr. & Spence RETIRES From Boxing | Full Fight Recap
Tim Tszyu was able to get the UD and defeat Errol Spence Jr. in what turned out to be Spence's last fight of his career. Errol took the microphone after the fight and announced that his career was now over and that this was his final fight. Tim Tszyu was able to show patience and land big right...
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INSTANT REACTION: Anthony Joshua SURVIVES & KO's Kristian Prenga | INSANE COMEBACK & Tyson Fury Next
After being knocked down TWICE in the 1st round by Kristian Prenga, Anthony Joshua RESPONDED with a 2nd Round Knockout to keep AJ vs Fury alive! It looked like Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury was about to be done, but AJ pulls out the right hand and gets the job done! INSTANT REACTION and fight...
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Is This Edgar Berlanga's LAST SHOT? | Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler Fight Preview & Breakdown
Edgar Berlanga headlines the biggest Zuffa Boxing show yet on Sunday! Berlanga who will ben fighting Steven Butler returns to the ring after being knocked out in his last fight vs Hamzah Sheeraz over a year ago. For Berlanga, it feels like it's now or never as he is now with Dana White & Zuffa...
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The BIGGEST Boxing Weekend of 2026 | Errol Spence RETURNS, AJ & Tyson Fury, Hitchins & Berlanga
Boxing is INSANE this weekend! It begins with Tyson Fury returning on Friday in Thailand and then Anthony Joshua returns on Saturday vs Kristian Prenga! Both guys have to win so we get the British SUPERFIGHT later this year on Netflix! Later on Saturday night we'll see the return of Errol Spence...
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Is Richardson Hitchins On UPSET ALERT vs Ricardo Salas | Hitchins vs Salas Fight Preview & Breakdown
Richardson Hitchins returns to the ring for the first time in over a year and after signing a deal with Zuffa Boxing. Hitchins will co-main for Edgar Berlanga as they both will be in NYC, their hometown for their first Zuffa fight. For Hitchins though, is he on upset watch vs Ricardo Salas, a…
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Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu - Full Fight Breakdown & Prediction | Keys To Victory
Errol Spence Jr. RETURNS TO THE RING vs Tim Tszyu in his first fight since he lost to Terence Crawford in 2023. Spence is looking to show people that he is still a big time player in the sport while Tszyu says he wants to "retire" Spence from boxing. Here is my full preview of the fight with my...
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The Man Behind Dallas Boxing: Tony Mack on His NEW Book, TRAINING Micah Parsons, Errol Spence & More
I spoke with Tony Mack, a man who has seen it all throughout his time in boxing. From starting boxing late at age 20, to training with Derrick James & sparring Errol Spence Jr. to now training Micah Parsons & Amari Cooper. Tony Mack has seen and done it all! He talks about all of that as well as...
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BREAKING NEWS: Shakur Stevenson SIGNS With Zuffa Boxing | Is The Devin Haney Fight Next?
Shakur Stevenson has now officially signed with Zuffa Boxing! A move in which will clearly pay him very well, but has been wondering who he will fight next. Will it be Devin Haney who might sign to Zuffa or could it be Zuffa's own Rayo? My instant reaction to the news and why I'm holding back...
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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez Set For TITLE FIGHT In Las Vegas | INSTANT REACTION & THOUGHTS
It looks like Rolly Romero will indeed get a big fight that he has been looking for! It has been reported that Rolly will face Teofimo Lopez in Teo's first fight at 147. Teo lost earlier this year vs Shakur Stevenson as Shakur dominated him for 12 rounds and right after, Teo said he was going to...
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Abdullah Mason DEFEATS Albert Bell & PASSES His 1st Championship Test | Full Fight Recap & Breakdown
Abdullah Mason remains the 135 WBO Champion by stopping Albert Bell in the 12th Round of their fight on Saturday night. Bell who came in as a late replacement, gave Abdullah all he could handle throught the first 6 rounds. Props to Mason and his team as they made adjustments and secured their…
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The FUTURE of Boxing is BACK | Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell Fight Preivew - Dominance or Upset?
Abdullah Mason makes his return to the ring on Saturday July 4th vs Albert Bell on July 4th in Cleveland, OH. This will be Mason's first title defense after beating Sam Noakes in an INCREDIBLE last year to win it. As a last minute replacement, will Albert Bell come in and pull of the upset, or…
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The ONLY Fighters Jaron 'Boots' Ennis SHOULD Face Next - Ranking Boots Best Opponents
After Jaron Ennis stopped Xander Zayas on Saturday in Brooklyn, NY the question has been, who's next for Boots? Who will we see Jaron Ennis fight next when he returns to the ring? Could it be longtime rival Vergil Ortiz or WBC Champ Sebastian Fundora or even IBF Champ Josh Kelly? Who is the best...
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INSTANT REACTION: Jaron 'Boots' Ennis STOPS Xander Zayas & SILENCES Some Doubters!
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis STOPS Xander Zayas in what turned out to be a fire fight in Brooklyn! Boots dropped Xander 3 times in this fight including in the 1st round when he took control. Xander showed incredible heart by coming back in the 3rd and hurting Boots but it was to much of Boots in this one!…
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Bryce Mills RESPONDS To Emiliano Vargas - Says He Saw HOLES In Vargas' Game & Vargas Prepared WRONG
Bryce Mills gets the biggest opportunity of his lifetime on Saturday night as he'll take on Emiliano Vargas! This fight will be the Co-Main on the Xander Zayas vs Jaron 'Boots' Ennis fight card in Brooklyn, NY. Mills is confident he'll pull the upset saying that Vargas will be SHOCKED come fight...
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Xander Zayas vs Jaron 'Boots' Ennis - Full Fight Breakdown & Prediction | Keys To Victory
We have a battle for 2 belts on Saturday as Jaron 'Boots' Ennis challenges Xander Zayas for both of his titles in Brooklyn, NY! This has become one of the biggest fights of the year as Boots finally gets his chance to add a big name onto his resume! While Xander Zayas can silence all the doubters...
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Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas | 3 Things That Will SHOW If Bam Is READY For Naoya Inoue
Bam Rodriguez RETURNS to the ring this weekend vs Antonio Vargas in a battle for a title at 118. This will be Bam's first fight in the division as many people believe it is a stepping stool to a MEGAFIGHT vs Naoya Inoue to begin 2027! While I agree, I also will be watching for 3 important aspects...
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O'Shaquie Foster BEATS Ray Ford & CALLS OUT Shakur | How He Won & Why Shakur Can't Avoid Him
O'Shaquie Foster got the job done by winning the grudge match vs Ray Ford in Houston, TX and instantly CALLED OUT Shakur Stevenson! Foster won by MD in a good fight between rivals, but showed his experience in the ring vs Ford. Now we will see whether or not we get the firery matchup of O'Shaquie...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast that keeps up with all the big fights, fighters, and big news in boxing! Follow Me At:Subscribe to the Never Dropped Podcast Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@theneverdroppedpodcastFollow The Never Dropped Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-never-dropped-podcast/id1657925748Follow The Never Dropped Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32ici4rQASxiAXnlrITNsF?si=48651958b0bb4cb8Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backmansports?s=20
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