Berto toughened up by ring setbacks, Haiti relief efforts heading into crucial bout
Like all professional boxers, Andre Berto has been up close and personal with visions that would make the average person go weak in the knees. In his last bout, just the sight of Victor Ortiz’s bloodied face after an accidental first-round headbutt would have sent many people reaching for the smelling salts.
This Week in Boxing History: April 17-23
This week in boxing history, PBC looks back at two Fights of the Year, highlights a heavyweight title rematch, recalls a matchup of unbeaten world champions and celebrates one of boxing’s biggest upsets.
Porter opens his gym to PBC Jabs for an extended visit before taking on Berto
This week in a special Facebook Live edition of PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy visits Shawn Porter at his training camp in Las Vegas to discuss his upcoming 147-pound title unification bout against Andre Berto.
12 Rounds With … Shawn Porter
Shawn Porter is a well-rounded guy outside of the ring, but the former 147-pound world champion is also one of boxing’s most dedicated individuals inside of it.
Unbeaten prospect Barrios back in action against Lara in 10-round bout on April 25
Mario Barrios is ready to resume his climb toward contender status.
April 22, 2017, to be Daniel Jacobs Day in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will declare Saturday, April 22, 2017 to be ‘Daniel Jacobs Day’ in Brooklyn, in a ceremony at that evening’s Andre Berto vs. Shawn Porter welterweight showdown at Barclays Center.
This Week in Boxing History: April 10-16
This week in boxing history, PBC remembers a heavyweight great, a light heavyweight title rematch, a sweet middleweight championship KO and two Fights of the Year, including arguably the most thrilling bout of all time.
Lopez continues comeback with dominating 10-round shutout of Corral
Josesito Lopez took another step forward in his comeback Sunday night, just a short walk from where he earned his greatest victory.
