Fire reignited under former champion Ortiz heading into 147-pound battle with Corral
Victor Ortiz has had it all. In addition to winning a 147-pound world title, the 30-year-old southpaw also has gained celebrity in TV and movies, yet he still aspires to return to the top of the fight game.
PBC Jabs touches gloves with Ortiz in preparation for full weekend of fights
This week in PBC jabs, host Jordan Hardy previews an action-packed weekend of fights, including a conversation with former 147-pound champion Victor Ortiz before his 10-round showdown Sunday night against Mexico’s Saul Corral on FS1.
12 Rounds With … Gerald Washington
With a résumé that includes U.S. Navy veteran, big-time college football player and heavyweight world title challenger, Gerald Washington has packed a lot of living into his 35 years.
This Week in Boxing History: July 24-30
This week in boxing history, PBC highlights knockout wins by three heavyweight greats, a triumphant finale for a middleweight legend and a Northern Irishman earning a second world title in a thrilling featherweight matchup.
PBC Jabs deals a pair of winning hands, visits Mikey Garcia before he faces Broner
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy recaps two dramatic fight cards, including Omar Figueroa Jr.’s crushing stoppage of Robert Guerrero in a 147-pound firefight, and checks in with three-division world champion Mikey Garcia before his 140-pound showdown with Adrien “The Problem” Broner on July 29.
12 Rounds With … Victor Ortiz
At 30 years old, Victor Ortiz has had a unique variety of wins and losses—both inside and out of the ring.
Cut above Flores’ eye leads to controversial stoppage victory for Avalos
Miguel Flores wasn't cautious against Chris Avalos after receiving his first loss in his previous fight, and although his aggressiveness seemed to be serving him well this time around, he was defeated again in a manner that proved difficult to accept.
Flores looking to rebound from first loss by beating former title challenger Avalos
A boxer’s journey to the top is usually a step-by-step climb. Sometimes all the rungs on the ladder are as strong as granite; sometimes one or two are as sturdy as cheap plastic. Trouble is, a fighter doesn’t know which rungs are rock solid and which are potential traps until he completes each step—something Miguel Flores recently learned the hard way.
