This Week in Boxing History: February 20-26
This week in boxing history, PBC recounts a Mexico City showdown before more than 130,000 fans, recaps a bloody 40-round title bout, celebrates a four-division world champion, relives a heavyweight title rumble in Las Vegas and marvels at a Fight of the Decade.
Broner outlasts tough-minded Granados, wins 10-round brawl
Adrien Broner insisted from the get-go that Saturday’s fight against former sparring partner Adrian Granados wasn’t going to be easy. Some may have thought Broner was simply trying to hype a bout he was co-promoting. Turns out, the former four-division champion was being 100 percent truthful.
Peterson wears down Avanesyan late to earn 147-pound world title
Instead of performing like a guy who hadn’t fought in 16 months, Lamont Peterson looked like a boxer ready to go 16 rounds with David Avanesyan.
Broner, Granados ready to get reacquainted in 147-pound showdown
Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados have spent plenty of time together in the ring, but it’s never really counted until now.
Peterson expects to outclass Avanesyan in 147-pound title clash
David Avanesyan is currently in possession of a 147-pound world title, which he successfully defended in his last fight against none other than legendary former five-time champion Shane Mosley. Count Avanesyan’s next opponent as thoroughly unimpressed by that accomplishment.
Jermall Charlo vacates 154-pound title; Harrison, Hurd to vie for championship
Both Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurd were already on the verge of fulfilling their goal of fighting for a world championship leading up to their 154-pound showdown next week. Thanks to Jermall Charlo, that opportunity is now staring them in the face.
After a lengthy ring hiatus, Peterson eager to challenge the best at 147 pounds
For the better part of a year, hard-core fight fans have been asking some version of this question: What the heck happened to Lamont Peterson? Turns out, Peterson is alive, well and ready to take aim at one of the most stacked divisions in boxing.
PBC Jabs looks back at two thrilling title bouts, talks to Garcia about fighting Thurman
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy recaps an exciting championship doubleheader, chats with Danny Garcia in the lead-up to his 147-pound title unification against Keith Thurman and previews our upcoming fight cards.
