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Looking at Ngannou VS Joshua w/ Danny-Z Boxing!

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Francis Ngannou knocked down lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in his first pro boxing match, shocking the combat sports world.
The episode begins with hosts Matthew Hawkins and Ed Carbajal introducing guest Daniel Zaldivar from The Last Round podcast to discuss the upcoming Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match. They recap Ngannou's surprising performance against Tyson Fury, where he scored a knockdown in his professional boxing debut, which boosted his credibility. The conversation explores how Saudi Arabia's deep pockets are enabling these crossover superfights, contrasting with traditional boxing promoters and broadcasters who struggle with profitability. The hosts speculate on Ngannou's future, noting his lucrative boxing payouts may prevent a return to MMA, with mentions of his PFL contract and potential UFC move. Daniel provides a prediction for the Joshua fight, expecting a cautious Joshua to win by decision, and analyzes Joshua's style changes since his loss to Andy Ruiz. The discussion shifts to UFC 299, covering Michael 'Venom' Page's debut against Kevin Holland, with insights on Page's striking and wrestling vulnerabilities. They preview Dustin Poirier vs. Benoît Saint-Denis, noting Poirier's experience and Saint-Denis's power, and Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera, discussing O'Malley's skills and Vera's leg-kick strategy. The episode concludes with updates on Daniel's podcast and a brief mention of WWE's commission fees in California.

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Ngannou-Joshua leads into a wider, business-minded conversation about fighters, promotions, and leverage.

Coast 2 Coast Combat Hour treats Francis Ngannou versus Anthony Joshua as the starting point for a broader look at combat sports' unresolved business questions.

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