PBC Jabs hits up Russell after his knockout showing, sets the table for Brook-Spence
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy recaps a pair of exciting fight cards, including a conversation with 126-pound champion Gary Russell Jr. after his world title-retaining TKO of Oscar Escandon, and looks ahead to Saturday’s 147-pound title showdown in England between British champion Kell Brook and unbeaten American Errol Spence Jr.
12 Rounds With … Errol Spence Jr.
Over the last two years, plenty has changed for Errol Spence Jr. outside of the ring.
Spence determined to begin solidifying legacy in 147-pound showdown with Brook
Power and precision are just a couple of key attributes in the ring that have set Errol Spence Jr. apart from the pack so far during his fledgling professional career.
This Week in Boxing History: May 22-28
This week in boxing history, PBC highlights a trio of fighters earning their first world titles, including the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a pro championship, honors a middleweight legend adding another world title to his résumé and remembers a storied heavyweight championship rematch.
Benavidez earns first world title opportunity with spectacular KO of Medina
As predicted, David Benavidez did indeed face the toughest test of his young career Saturday night in his 168-pound title eliminator against veteran slugger Rogelio “Porky” Medina. And Benavidez didn’t just pass his test, he aced it.
Russell delights home crowd, retains world title with TKO of Escandon
It sticks to him like a stain that he can’t wash out. Each opponent Gary Russell Jr. meets wears the face of Vasyl Lomachenko, the only fighter to ever beat Russell as a pro. And each fight Russell has had since that June 2014 setback means another step toward self-redemption in a Lomachenko rematch.
Benavidez seeks to continue rapid rise toward title shot with win over Medina
After David Benavidez scored a second-round knockout in January on the Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz undercard in Las Vegas, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz offered high praise.
Russell keeping focus on Escandon heading into hometown 126-pound title defense
When their 126-pound title bout concludes Saturday night, neither champion Gary Russell Jr. nor Oscar Escandon will offer any excuses for the outcome.
