Wilder to defend heavyweight crown February 25 against Wawrzyk
It’s official: The Bronze Bomber is coming back—live and in prime time!
Vasquez, Collazo to headline stacked PBC card on February 2
Before he turned pro as a boxer, Sammy Vasquez Jr. showed the depths of his courage during two tours of duty in Iraq with the National Guard. Now Vasquez is displaying similar fearlessness in the ring.
Easter, Warren to defend world titles February 10 in Toledo, Ohio
Back in September, dozens of friends and family members made the trek from Toledo, Ohio, to Reading, Pennsylvania, to watch Robert Easter Jr. claim a vacant 135-pound title with a win over Richard Commey. Easter’s supporters won’t have nearly as far to travel to watch their hometown hero make his first title defense.
12 Rounds With ... Paulie Malignaggi
Paulie Malignaggi is a former two-division world champion and one of the most respected ringside analysts in boxing today. Not bad for a onetime “knucklehead” who was kicked out of high school.
Lara returning to action January 13 with title defense against Foreman
The last time Erislandy Lara fought in Miami, he needed less than 10 minutes to defend his 154-pound world championship. The slick-boxing Cuban will look to make a similarly swift statement when he returns to South Beach in a month.
Charlo retains 154-pound crown with crushing knockout of Williams
There were many boxing observers who believed Jermall Charlo wanted no part of top-ranked contender Julian Williams. Charlo scoffed at such a suggestion, eventually agreed to the fight, then went out and showed why few in the 154-pound division should want any part of him.
PBC mourns death of former 122-pound title challenger Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., a onetime 122-pound title challenger, was found dead early Friday morning near his home of Colonia González Gallo in Guadalajara, Mexico, the victim of an apparent murder. He was 23.
Jack-DeGale title unification set for Brooklyn; Pedraza-Davis added to card
The 168-pound world championship showdown between Badou Jack and James DeGale already had a date and broadcasting network. Now it has a location—plus a very intriguing co-main event.
