Show Notes
Is boxing losing touch with the wider world? And where on earth does the sport go from here?
Those are the big questions dominating this week's Opening Bell as we hand the floor to our listeners.
There's an argument that boxing has become too niche, thanks largely to its ongoing reliance on paywalls and unsustainable cash injections from outsiders. With that in mind, and with barely anyone outside the boxing bubble seemingly aware that Canelo Alvarez is fighting this weekend, we examine why the sport is finding it so difficult to create genuine crossover stars.
We also discuss what the future might hold for Turki Alalshikh and Sela, assess the progress of Zuffa Boxing, and consider the potential benefits of bringing back same-day weigh-ins.
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