This Week in Boxing History: June 12-18
This week in boxing history, PBC delivers a knockout in a clash of legendary champions, serves up a featherweight Fight of the Year and celebrates a trio of heavyweight title thrillers, including the crowning achievement for “The Cinderella Man.”
Rios ends lengthy hiatus with KO of Herrera in action-packed 147-pound slugfest
Most former world champions who jump back in the ring after a 19-month sabbatical usually do so against an opponent who is little more than a glorified sparring partner. Let the record show that Brandon Rios doesn’t believe in tomato cans.
Former champion Rios ready to get back in business against Herrera after long layoff
Brandon Rios hasn’t fought in 19 months, but the former world champion vows to deliver his usual crowd-pleasing brand of ferocity in his return to the ring.
PBC Jabs looks ahead with Spence, flashes back to Stevenson’s dominance of Fonfara
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy talks to newly crowned 147-pound champion Errol Spence Jr. about a potential hometown title defense, recaps Adonis Stevenson’s TKO of Andrzej Fonfara in their 175-pound world title rematch and previews Sunday night’s PBC on FS1 fight card.
12 Rounds With … Mario Barrios
After soaring up the rankings at 130 pounds, unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios is now competing at 140, but that hasn’t slowed his pursuit of a world title.
This Week in Boxing History: June 5-11
This week in boxing history, PBC highlights two heavyweight title bouts, including a Knockout of the Year, looks back at Hall of Famer going down in an Upset of the Year, honors one of the sport’s most thrilling welterweight champions and celebrates the finale of a legendary trilogy.
Stevenson storms past Fonfara in 175-pound title rematch with second-round TKO
Adonis Stevenson told anyone who would listen that an injured left hand was the only reason he didn’t knock out Andrzej Fonfara in their first title fight three years ago.
Stevenson, Fonfara set for second time around in 175-pound world title rematch
While Adonis Stevenson is out to prove that he’s still at the top of his game, Andrzej Fonfara is looking to show that he can take that last giant step to reach the top.
