With encouragement from Atlas, Williams rounds into championship form
Thomas Williams Jr. was being interviewed earlier this month by Teddy Atlas when the ESPN ringside analyst revealed his 60th birthday is July 29, the day Williams challenges 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson in a clash of southpaws.
Derevyanchenko overwhelms Soliman to gain second-round TKO
Sergiy Derevyanchenko took a giant step toward a potential shot at unbeaten 160-pound world champion Gennady Golovkin with a punishing performance Thursday night.
Stevenson views mobility as key to beating ‘dangerous’ Williams
Adonis Stevenson is two months shy of his 39th birthday, but that doesn’t mean the 175-pound world champion requires a cane to make the walk to the ring.
Derevyanchenko ready for major test against former champion Soliman
The discrepancy in professional ring experience between Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Sam Soliman is exceptional heading into their 160-pound bout.
Wilder’s injuries to keep heavyweight champ out of action for rest of 2016
After a dominating performance to retain his world title, heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will have to sit out the rest of 2016 after suffering injuries during his TKO victory.
Guerrero set for ring return August 27 against Argentine veteran Peralta
Robert Guerrero is in the midst of a trend that has seen him alternate wins and losses in his last six contests. The former world champion is hoping that trend continues for just one more fight.
Lem’s Corner: Lara ready ‘right now’ for Golovkin, Canelo
Erislandy Lara has made four successful defenses of his 154-pound world title, and the 33-year-old native of Cuba is eager to add to that number as he attempts to fulfill a goal of unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Spence to face Bundu in 147-pound title eliminator on August 21
At this time four years ago, Errol Spence Jr. was preparing for a trip to London to compete in the Olympics. A month from now, Spence will be competing in a world title eliminator at the close of this year's Olympics.
