Frustrated Wilder on Povetkin's positive drug test: 'This shows they were scared from the get-go'
It was a weekend filled with anger and disappointment for heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder when his upcoming title defense against Alexander Povetkin was called off by the WBC following the challenger’s positive test for the banned substance meldonium.
Stunning knockout loss was 'a blessing in disguise’ for John Jackson
John Jackson had floored Andy Lee with a frighteningly perfect first-round right cross. By the end of Round 4, he led 39-36 on all three cards and seemed to be closing in for the finish. Then his night came to a crashing halt.
Jermall Charlo solicits advice from a fellow 154-pound champ as he preps for Trout
The list of things Jermall Charlo will carry into the ring for his May 21 fight against Austin Trout: a 154-pound world title, an unbeaten record, a streak of 16 stoppage wins in his last 17 bouts … and the wisdom of a friend who knows what it feels like to beat Trout.
Shimmell preparing to take career-altering step forward against Gassiev
Losing for the first time hurt Jordan Shimmell’s pride, but really not much else.
Lem’s Corner: As 154-pound action heats up, Julian Williams patiently waits his turn
There’s been a lot of chatter in recent weeks—including in this very space—about all the talent and interest in the 147-pound division. Not to be ignored, though, is the next weight class up boxing’s food chain.
Trout ready to prove naysayers wrong in clash with champion Jermall Charlo
By any measure, Austin Trout’s career-defining victory to this point came against Miguel Cotto 3½ years ago. Trout intends to top that, however, when he faces 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo.
Martirosyan loading up for all angles presented by left-handed Lara
Vanes Martirosyan is taking every precaution possible to make sure he doesn’t get turned around in his rematch with Erislandy Lara.
Lara eyes potential megafights against Alvarez, Golovkin
Canelo Alvarez’s devastating sixth-round knockout of Amir Khan in Las Vegas on Saturday night made quite the impression on the boxing community—with perhaps one exception.
