Preview: Jack-Mikaelian Rematch and Pacheco-Sadjo Card Podcast

This week in the world of entertainment, there are two exciting events happening in California that we want to highlight. First up, we have the WBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack going head-to-head with former titleholder Noel Mikaelian in Los Angeles on an Integrated Sports PPV card. This rematch is sure to be a must-watch for boxing fans.

Next, we have the Matchroom Boxing card on DAZN in Stockton, California, featuring super middleweight up-and-comer Diego Pacheco facing off against fellow unbeaten Kevin Lele Sadjo. Also on the card is lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. taking on Joe Cordina, Skye Nicolson vs. Yuliahn Luna for the vacant WBC women’s interim junior featherweight title, and junior welterweight prospect Ernesto “Tito” Mercado going up against gatekeeper Antonio Moran.

In other news, we cover the recent Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson kickoff press conference, as well as the announcement of Zuffa Boxing’s first Paramount+ date. Plus, women’s pound-for-pound and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields has confirmed she will be facing former undisputed super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a rematch on Feb. 22.

WBC women’s lightweight titlist Caroline Dubois has signed with MVP and will be added to the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua card on Dec. 19 in Miami. Additionally, WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios has made the decision to switch trainers, opting to be trained by Joe Goossen for his Feb. 21 defense against Ryan Garcia.

If you want to stay up to date with all the latest news and previews in the world of boxing, be sure to tune in to our podcast each Friday for previews and Monday for weekend recaps. And don’t forget to leave your comments and let us know what you think. It’s all about bringing you the best of the boxing world in a way that’s accessible and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage!