Tony Harrison trying to live up to Emanuel Steward’s ‘Superbad’ billing
Unbeaten prospect Tony Harrison earned a place in the heart of late trainer Emanuel Steward, who used Detroit’s famed Kronk Gym to mold boxers such as Thomas Hearns into champions.
The Moment: Adrien Broner vs Shawn Porter
Shawn Porter was dictating the pace in a brutally physical fight with Adrien Broner, but there had been some close frames in a 12-round bout that still had three to go.
Painful lesson provides pick-me-up for Wale Omotoso
Wale Omotoso’s American debut initially was an inauspicious one.
Wale Omotoso applying survival skills in the ring after rough childhood
Wale Omotoso is nicknamed “Lucky Boy” for good reason.
Errol Spence Jr. making potential opponents sit up and take notice
It seemed as if Errol Spence Jr. was auditioning for potential 147-pound opponents, with past titleholders Andre Berto, Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter and current champion Keith Thurman all sitting at ringside.
The Moment: Erislandy Lara vs Delvin Rodriguez
Delvin Rodriguez knew his best chance at dethroning savvy southpaw Erislandy Lara was to dispense with caution in favor of engaging in an all-out brawl.
From Cuba to world champion: Arduous defection continues to drive Erislandy Lara
Erislandy Lara was among 35 passengers on a speedboat navigating the tumultuous, bone-chilling Yucatán Channel, a 135-mile strait between Cuba and Mexico that tossed the vessel like a tiny toy in a hot tub.
The Moment: Robert Guerrero vs Aron Martinez
Aron Martinez literally had Robert Guerrero on the ropes early in Saturday’s 147-pound battle.
