12 Rounds With ... Tony Harrison
Like many of his boxing contemporaries, Tony Harrison really had no occupational Plan B if fighting for a living didn’t work out. Check that: He had a Plan B, but it wasn’t exactly along the lines of architect, businessman or doctor.
Heavyweight title hopefuls Kauffman, Mansour headline March 17 card
Two big men with big power are set to collide on St. Patrick’s Day, with the winner keeping alive his big dream of becoming a heavyweight champion.
Wilder ready to get busy against Washington following injury layoff
Enough with the delays and the distractions. Deontay Wilder just wants to get back in the ring and defend his heavyweight title again.
Broner set to return to the ring a more focused, mature man
There comes a point in every man’s life when he must look himself in the mirror, take a deep breath and utter the following phrase: It’s time to grow up. Of course, the words ring hollow if they aren’t accompanied by actions. That’s something Adrien Broner insists he finally understands.
This Week in Boxing History: February 13-19
This week in boxing history, PBC recalls one heavyweight champion on the rise and another reaching the top, the final meeting in one of boxing’s greatest rivalries and two bouts that were named Fight of the Year.
Easter powers his way past Cruz, retains 135-pound world championship
Robert Easter Jr. didn’t get the knockout he was seeking against Luis Cruz, but he was no less dominant defending his world title in front of a hometown crowd.
Zhakiyanov overcomes early knockdowns, upsets Warren to win 118-pound title
Rau’shee Warren made a huge opening statement in his first 118-pound title defense, but it wasn’t enough to deny the unyielding attack of Zhanat Zhakiyanov.
Easter not about to overlook Cruz in first 135-pound title defense
If his opponent’s recent résumé is any indication, Robert Easter Jr.'s first 135-pound title defense could be a quick one. Just don’t expect the new champion to go making any brash early-knockout predictions.
