Even as he maps out his future, 126-pound champ Gary Russell Jr. insists he’s not overlooking Patrick Hyland
Gary Russell Jr. has talked a lot recently about his plans for the future, both in and out of the ring: He wants to take on the cream of the 126-pound crop, unify the division’s titles and hang up his gloves for good, all in relatively short order.
Jose Pedraza seeking statement win in 130-pound title defense against Stephen Smith
Jose Pedraza is trying to elevate his star status in Puerto Rico with a defense of his 130-pound world title. British challenger Stephen Smith is simply looking to keep up with his siblings.
Steve Cunningham looks to buck history as he returns to the 200-pound division to face champion Krzysztof Glowacki
When Steve Cunningham enters the ring Saturday, he’ll attempt to take down an undefeated champion who is 10 years his junior. If the 39-year-old former heavyweight pulls it off, he will have defied some long odds.
Errol Spence Jr. acknowledges Chris Algieri's skills, but insists he'll deliver another dominating effort
Errol Spence Jr. has been hearing for weeks that Saturday’s fight against Chris Algieri will be his toughest challenge to date. The 147-pound contender agrees—but only to a point.
Steve Cunningham vying to vault another Pole in challenge of 200-pound champ Krzysztof Glowacki
Polish fight fans should be plenty familiar with Steve Cunningham at this point.
Champion Jose Pedraza out to prove he’s at the head of the talented 130-pound weight class
If you came upon a roundtable gathering of boxing aficionados and the discussion turned to the best 130-pound fighters in the world today, you’d likely hear a variety of answers.
Erislandy Lara, Charlo brothers highlight trio of 154-pound world title fights on May 21
Six of the top boxers in the loaded 154-pound division … fighting for three world titles … all on one night under one roof in Las Vegas? Talk about a jackpot for fight fans.
Gary Russell Jr. hoping southpaw style trips up Patrick Hyland in 126-pound title fight
When southpaw Gary Russell Jr. fought Jhonny Gonzalez in March 2015 in Las Vegas, he was challenging a 126-pound world champion with a history of trouble against left-handers. Of Gonzalez’s eight losses entering the fight, six had been against southpaws, and two came by knockout.
