Join us as we break down a massive week in combat sports, headlined by the IBF 168-pound world championship clash between Osleys Iglesias and Pavel Silyagin.

We preview the April 9th showdown at Montreal’s Cabaret du Casino, where the undefeated Iglesias (14-0, 13 KOs) puts his IBO belt on the line while vying for the vacant IBF title.

We analyze Silyagin’s chances as the IBF’s No. 7-ranked contender and the implications of this fight in a division recently vacated by Terence Crawford.

In our second segment, we switch gears to MMA and grappling as we preview Hype Brazil: Vera vs. Silva. Get the details on former UFC title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera making his Hype Brazil debut in a submission-only match against Jean Silva on April 8.Finally, we take a look at the wider 2026 boxing landscape, including upcoming mega-fights like Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven, and the historic Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch scheduled for September.

Key Topics Covered:

• • Iglesias vs. Silyagin Weigh-in Results and Fight Preview
  • The vacancy of the IBF 168lb title following Crawford’s retirement
  • Hype Brazil highlights: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
  • Upcoming 2026 Boxing Schedule: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and more

Don't miss our expert analysis on this week's title fights and grappling super-matches!