Andre Dirrell looking to flip the switch against James DeGale
On paper, this weekend’s fight between Andre Dirrell and James DeGale shapes up as a clash of southpaws. That will be true in the ring, too, at least until one of them makes the switch.
Andre Dirrell hoping to fly high with help from former champion Chris Byrd
The union of Andre Dirrell and Chris Byrd is as natural as it seemed inevitable.
Unrelenting Robert Guerrero winning acclaim from loss to Keith Thurman
Robert Guerrero may have lost in the ring to Keith Thurman earlier this year, but he won a ton of respect outside of it for his gutsy performance.
The Moment: Omar Figueroa Jr. vs Ricky Burns
After being outjabbed and outhustled by Ricky Burns for nearly the first two rounds of Saturday’s fight in Hidalgo, Texas, Omar Figueroa Jr. seized The Moment when he exploded during a 10-second stretch of the second round. The flurry set the tone in Figueroa’s 12-round victory by unanimous decision.
Austin Trout confident heading into second fight under trainer Barry Hunter
Austin Trout has “a different set of eyes” in his corner for the second consecutive fight as Barry Hunter replaces longtime trainer Louie Burke.
Andre Dirrell gains extra motivation from brother’s defeat
It was a loss that hurt Andre Dirrell as if he had suffered it himself.
Abner Mares helping to give L.A. youth a fighting chance
Abner Mares was one of 11 siblings who grew up in an area he called the “City of Hate.”
Andre Dirrell thankful to get title shot against James DeGale on U.S. soil
For the second time in his career, Andre Dirrell is getting a title shot against an Englishman. But on this occasion, the Flint, Michigan, native won’t have to go overseas to fight.
