Breazeale hoping to back up big talk with bigger showing against Joshua
Charles Martin took some verbal shots at Anthony Joshua before his heavyweight title defense against the British slugger in April, but was quickly silenced on fight night. Now, Dominic Breazeale is engaging in some of those same tactics in advance of his clash with Joshua, although he vows to present a much tougher challenge.
When it comes time to shed final pounds, Porter relies on a higher power
It’s hardly surprising that making weight has never been a problem for Shawn Porter, who is as dedicated and disciplined in training as any fighter in the game. But the former 147-pound champ insists there’s more to it than hard work in the gym.
Unbeaten Vasquez to face ex-champ Collazo in 147-pound clash on July 16
Sammy Vasquez Jr. was hoping his last opponent would provide the toughest challenge of his fast-rising career. It didn’t work out that way, but “The Sergeant” may get his wish with his next foe.
Breazeale past distractions as he prepares for heavyweight title shot
Watching Charles Martin win a heavyweight title and then receive $5 million to defend it against Anthony Joshua was tough for Dominic Breazeale to take.
Following death of his mentor, Thurman forms deep bond with trainer Birmingham
One of Keith Thurman’s biggest victories was also one of his toughest—but not because of the opponent he was facing.
Smith stops Fonfara for shocking first-round upset
Prior to Saturday night, Andrzej Fonfara appeared well on his way to a lucrative rematch with 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson. All that stood in his way was Joe Smith Jr., a 26-year-old from Long Island, New York, who was a construction worker by day and had never set foot in a ring against anyone the caliber of Fonfara.
Warren edges Payano in rematch, wins 118-pound world title
Rau’shee Warren didn’t score the overwhelming victory he was seeking Saturday night in his 118-pound title rematch with Juan Carlos Payano, but the three-time U.S. Olympian did enough to earn his first world championship.
Heavy hitters Fonfara, Smith predict all-out brawl in 175-pound showdown
Joe Smith Jr. watched video of Andrzej Fonfara’s come-from-behind unanimous decision over former champion Nathan Cleverly in October. Which means Smith saw Fonfara set 175-pound records for punches attempted (1,413) and landed (474), all while absorbing Cleverly’s 462 landed shots, which ranked second all time.
