The article discusses the upcoming boxing card featuring notable fighters like Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez, but emphasizes Arnold Barboza Jr. as the overlooked talent in the spotlight. At 32-0, Barboza's readiness for a title shot contrasts with the current trend of boxing focusing on social media presence and promotional antics. The author questions if boxing can return to valuing fighters for their skills rather than their online persona, reflecting on the industry's evolution since Barboza's debut.
"The issue of greatest consequence has to do with the guy no one's talking about: Arnold Barboza Jr. He doesn't get much buzz yet is overdue for a title shot."
"Can you make boxing a sport again? Being a fighter is a tough gig—you risk your life without having to be some kind of online provocateur."
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