This week in boxing history: December 12-18
This week in boxing history, PBC looks at a wide selection of world title fights, from a short-lived heavyweight bout to a fierce battle between Mexican bantamweights.
Mares regains his groove, takes 126-pound title from Cuellar
Abner Mares promised to stick to his game plan against Jesus Cuellar after abandoning it in his last bout. Not only did he stay the course, he showed all his skills in doing so as he became a world champion for the fourth time.
Charlo retains 154-pound crown with crushing knockout of Williams
There were many boxing observers who believed Jermall Charlo wanted no part of top-ranked contender Julian Williams. Charlo scoffed at such a suggestion, eventually agreed to the fight, then went out and showed why few in the 154-pound division should want any part of him.
Trainers give Cuellar-Mares 126-pound title bout added weight
Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares have never met in the ring heading into their 126-pound title bout. But there’s going to be a lot of familiarity Saturday night when it comes to their corners.
Charlo, Williams expect 154-pound title fight to be one for the ages
Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams aren’t exactly best friends, so it’s no surprise they don’t agree on very much. However, there is one opinion that the unbeaten 26-year-olds do share: Their 154-pound title clash is going to be the toughest fight of their respective careers—and it’s going to be an epic brawl.
PBC mourns death of former 122-pound title challenger Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., a onetime 122-pound title challenger, was found dead early Friday morning near his home of Colonia González Gallo in Guadalajara, Mexico, the victim of an apparent murder. He was 23.
PBC Jabs previews Cuellar-Mares, Charlo-Williams; touches gloves with Ugonoh
PBC Jabs gets ready for action this week as Paulie Malignaggi analyzes world title matchups Jesus Cuellar vs Abner Mares and Jermall Charlo vs Julian Williams, and host Jordan Hardy spotlights the talent-filled undercard and gets acquainted with Polish heavyweight prospect Izuagbe Ugonoh.
12 Rounds With ... Josesito Lopez
Josesito Lopez loves to box about as much as he loves to breathe, so the fact he’s been out of the ring for nearly 21 months has been maddening. Making the long layoff even more intolerable is the way Lopez’s last fight ended.
