Shawn Porter following father Kenny's lead into 147-pound title fight against Thurman
Most boxing fans know Kenny Porter as the father and hard-nosed trainer of onetime world champion Shawn Porter. What they likely don’t know is the long road—part tragic, part inspiring—that the elder Porter had to travel to get to where he and his sons are today.
Warren carrying heavy grudge into 118-pound title rematch with Payano
It’s been 10 months since Rau’shee Warren fell just short of beating Juan Carlos Payano in their 118-pound title fight, and he’s still convinced the better man didn’t win.
Dominican world champion Payano fighting so his family doesn’t have to
When Juan Carlos Payano defended his 118-pound world title last year against Rau’shee Warren, the 12-round blood-and-guts battle of southpaws was a bit too much for his oldest son to withstand.
Lem’s Corner: Orlando resident Lubin to fight in honor of victims of nightclub massacre
A native of Orlando, Florida, Erickson Lubin will enter the ring with a heavy heart Saturday night when he faces Daniel Sandoval in Chicago.
Mares hopes to continue success against southpaws when he battles champion Cuellar
Some boxers are reluctant to accept fights with southpaws, usually because they don’t have much experience against left-handers. Abner Mares definitely isn’t one of those boxers.
Fast-rising Lipinets faces Castillo on July 15 in a matchup of powerful 140-pound contenders
The Sergey Lipinets train that’s been on a fast track to a world title opportunity is about to get rolling again.
Barrios puts perfect record on the line against Boschiero in clash of 130-pound contenders
Some boxers say they live to fight, yet many do so just once or twice a year. At the opposite end of the activity spectrum is Mario Barrios.
Unbeaten Herring to face stiff test against Shafikov in 135-pound battle on July 2
Like most fighters, Jamel Herring eased into his career by facing opponents with limited professional experience. Over his last few bouts, though, the 2012 U.S. Olympian has stepped up the competition as he has moved into boxing's fast lane, and now he’s about to push the pedal to the metal.
