The lightweight landscape is almost unrecognisable to the picture we had just 2 weeks ago. Kambosos' heroics against Teofimo Lopez has unlocked some potential mega bouts. All the top contenders have already thrown their names into the hat to face the Australian World Champion but first they had assignments of their own to fulfil.

Devin Haney had the tough, former world champion, JoJo Diaz to overcome. This fight had the potential to be fight of the weekend and didn't fail to deliver. The usually hesitant Haney met his challenger head on and the result was fire works. Whilst some observers will remark on Haneys defensive flaws, no one can deny the WBC Champions eagerness to land some big shots on Diaz.

Sunday night was Tanks turn to lay his claim to a title shot. A relatively unknown challenge in Isaac Cruz lay in front of him. In a fight that many saw as a mismatch, Cruz surprised the fans by not only making it to the final bell, but producing a display that pushed Davis to the limit. It was later revealed that hard hitting Davis had suffered a damaged hand in the mid rounds, resulting in the inability to stop Cruz.

So who will get the ticket to Australia?

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In, what can only be described as one of the shocks of the year, massive underdog George Kambosos tore up the script and beat, previously undefeated unified champion, Teofimo Lopez over 12 rounds on Saturday night. A few hours later, two of the best 122lb boxers on the planet gave it their all in a scintillating battle. Champions, Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa delivered a fight for the ages in which Fulton took a narrow points victory.
This week see's Lyndon Arthur face bitter rival and former opponent, Anthony Yarde. Devin Haney returns against mandatory challenger, JoJo Diaz and Gervonta Davis make his ring return against Isaac Cruz.

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This past weekend saw Terrence Crawford stop Shawn Porters in the first time in the brave American challengers career. Crawford proved to be one of the most technically skilled fighters in the game. 

Trading Leather Boxing Podcast Episode 25
In this episode host Steve Boxman and Co-Host Dave (Boxings First), look forward to the hotly anticipated return of Welterweight champion and lb for lb star, Terrence Crawford. The future hall of famer will face of against the tough warrior, and former champion, Shaun Porter. Steve and Dave breakdown both fighters careers so far, the expected tactics on the night and what we expect from the winner and the loser. Will Crawford V Porter deliver? Tune in to see what they think.
Also featured on this episode is a look back at 2 shocks on DAZN's Sheffield card. Unified champion, Terri Harper, lost her crown to confident American challenger, Alicia Baumgardner, in devastating fashion. Also featherweight champion, Kid Galahad, unexpectedly lost his strap to 'washed' warrior, Kiko Martinez.

Join Steve and Dave as the dissect the explosive performance by Boots Ennis! How far can one of boxings hottest prospects go?
Rolly Romero has been pulled from his PPV date with Gervonta Davis after allegations about sexual assault have surfaced. Was this the right decision? Who should replace the outspoken challenger?
Canelo and Plant take up the majority of this episode with their upcoming history making bout for all the jewels at 168! How do we see it going?
Finally DAZN have been on the receiving end of some negative press recently, how do we feel the App is performing and what can they do to get the fans back on board?

What a FIGHT!

This weeks episode was aired live on YouTube - Just search 'Trading Leather' on YouTube to find this, and previous episodes.

This week is a MASSIVE week in boxing. The long awaited 3rd fight between The Gypsy King and The Bronze Bomber is almost upon us. Dave and Steve give their thoughts on the rivalry so far and how they see the fight unfolding this weekend.

Also on the show, the Matchroom card headlined by Liverpool duo, Liam Smith and Anthony Fowler is discussed as is Cunningham V Foster on BT Sport.

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In this episode we digest Anthony Joshua's shock defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian great, Aleksandr Usyk. Where does that leave the Heavyweight division? Has the result opened the door to more fascinating match ups?