Jorge Lara overcomes troubled past to find solace—and success—in the ring
Jorge Lara fights as if his life depends on it. Because it has.
The Moment: Leo Santa Cruz vs Abner Mares
Abner Mares raced from his corner and met Leo Santa Cruz at center ring, bent on destruction from the opening bell.
Fight against Michael Zerafa offers Peter Quillin the chance to get back to basics
During his rise to a 160-pound world championship, Peter Quillin was as active as anyone in the division, fighting an average of four times annually from mid-2005 (when he turned pro) through 2011.
Abner Mares acknowledges tactical mistake, but refuses to make excuses for loss to Leo Santa Cruz
Many boxers who end up on the short end of a decision following a much-hyped fight will reflexively kick-start the excuse machine. Abner Mares wasn’t about to do that in the wake of his loss to Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Abner Mares aims to silence doubters, regain respect in fight against Leo Santa Cruz
Abner Mares knows there are questions concerning whether or not he’s damaged goods—not physically, but mentally.
Fatherhood helping keep Peter Quillin focused as he preps for Michael Zerafa
While Peter Quillin was getting his hands wrapped before Monday afternoon’s workout at the Eastern Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York, he had a brief chat with his trainer, Eric Brown.
Abner Mares making positive impact on at-risk youths in Los Angeles
Abner Mares remembers how hard it was to escape the violence and other hardships growing up in the Hawaiian Gardens section of Los Angeles, so the three-time world champion has continually partnered with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department to help mentor underprivileged and at-risk teens.
Abner Mares draws inspiration from his mother’s journey to America
Abner Mares has encountered many tough battles in the ring throughout his 10-year professional career. But in his mind, no challenge he’s faced can match the one Belen Martinez stared down more than 20 years ago, when—in search of a better life for her family—she made the treacherous journey with her children from their native Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Los Angeles.
