The Ariel Helwani Show

Inside Boxing is back with the latest from the heavyweight division, as Oleksandr Usyk announced a fight with kickboxing legend, Rico Verhoeven, despite Verhoeven only having one professional boxing match (01:47). 

Is the fight really warranted? Should Usyk have fought mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel (16:10)?

Next, the attention moves to the thrilling Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez unification fight, as well as a full fight card recap (33:23).

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.

First up, they take a deep dive into Zuffa Boxing’s recent $15million signing of Conor Benn and what it means for TKO’s first move into boxing (0:14).

That eye-catching payday didn’t go unnoticed in the UFC. The trio explore the growing rumblings of discontent among fighters (44:51).

Then, breaking news lands mid-show, as the lads react live to the announcement that Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven (53:00).

From there, they get into Ilia Topuria and Jake Paul’s war of words (59:41), before discussing fighters speaking out about not wanting to compete at the UFC’s proposed White House event (1:03:20).

There’s UFC action this weekend as well, with Petesy and the lads previewing Brandon Moreno vs. late-notice replacement Lone’er Kavanagh (1:12:54).

They wrap things up by answering your Super Chats (1:19:06).

Inside Boxing is back! First up, Dan Canobbio and Chris Algeri tackle the potential $1 billion lawsuit from Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions against TKO Group and Sela and the ramifications it could have on the sport (04:25).

Next, Zuffa Boxing announces that Conor Benn will fight former champion Regis Prograis as the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (18:21).

Lastly, the attention turns to the super featherweight title fight between Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez, including picks, betting odds and analysis (46:10).

The Boys in the Back break down the drama from the boxing world, including additional details on Conor Benn's $15 million fight (01:47), Frank Warren's $1 billion lawsuit against TKO Group and Sela (19:31), and more (31:47).

Next, they discuss the latest updates on the UFC's White House card (42:18), including reports that Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje might not be the main event (49:58).

Then, they preview UFC Mexico City (1:17:29), make picks (1:34:37), and deliver their P4P loners (1:41:04), before closing the show with voicemails (1:59:51) and Super Chats (2:39:46).

Ariel Helwani reacts to his own classic interviews, providing additional insights and behind-the-scenes stories for each.

This volume includes early conversations with some of MMA's most notable names, including Nick Diaz (08:26), 'Rampage' Jackson (19:56), Gina Carano (32:52), Pat Barry (47:40), Dana White (56:35), and Jon Jones (1:05:49).