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The conversation reminisces about the glory days of boxing, particularly Mexican fighters like Cain Velasquez, the UFC’s first Mexican heavyweight champion, and how MMA has become the new frontier for Mexican dominance. Eddie notes more acceptance of diverse nationalities in MMA, contrasting it with boxing’s racial prejudices. They reflect on fighters like Melvin Manhoef and K-1 fighters, highlighting how the sport has evolved with fighters whose backgrounds include different martial arts.