The Ariel Helwani Show Inside Boxing | Deontay Wilder’s WILD interview, Zayas-Boots is official, MVPW and Zuffa 05 previews
Apr 2, 2026
They react to Deontay Wilder’s viral Piers Morgan interview and what it means for his next fight. They preview MVPW’s first all-women London card and spotlight rising stars like Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney. They break down a wild Zuffa boxing card in Vegas and hype a potential slugfest. They discuss the big unification bout announced for June in Brooklyn and the risks involved for the young challenger.
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Show Opens With Heavy Fight Weekend Setup
- Dan Canobbio opened the episode noting heavy fight-week action and PPV.com partnership that enables twice-weekly shows.
- He mentions interactive live chats for fight nights and his personal use of the GameTime app.
Wilder Interview Shows Psychological Red Flags
- Deontay Wilder's viral Piers Morgan interview revealed erratic, oversharing behavior that crosses into mainstream feeds and worries his readiness to fight.
- Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri cite graphic descriptions and public crying as signs Wilder's psychology, not physicality, is compromised.
Psychology Over Power In Wilder Chisora
- Both hosts believe psychology will decide Wilder vs Chisora more than physical ability, with Chisora's grit likely outweighing Wilder's diminished trigger.
- They note Wilder still has power but hasn’t shown willingness to pull the trigger in recent years.