Lem’s Corner: Mikey Garcia eager to end lengthy ring absence next month
Former two-division champion Mikey Garcia will make his long-awaited return to the ring July 30 when he faces former 126-pound titleholder Elio Rojas.
Cherry hangs tough, wins unanimous decision over Rhodes
Edner Cherry trained in Florida with world champion Keith Thurman as he prepared for his fight against Lydell Rhodes, and the experience seems to have been beneficial for both stablemates.
Herring hopes training with world-class colleagues pays off against Shafikov
Robert Easter Jr. and former champion Adrien Broner did it before scoring knockouts on the same April 1 card. It also worked for Rau’shee Warren in advance of his 118-pound title-winning victory earlier this month.
Recommitted Rhodes ready to resume winning ways against Cherry
Lydell Rhodes was frustrated after losing a unanimous decision to Sergey Lipinets in October, during which the “Hackman” fatigued during the later rounds and was penalized a point for holding.
Rising 160-pound prospect Derevyanchenko to battle ex-champ Soliman on July 21
Sergiy Derevyanchenko certainly hasn’t shied away from facing veteran competition in his budding pro boxing career. Now the undefeated 160-pound prospect is set to test his skills against his most experienced opponent to date.
Stevenson to defend 175-pound world title against Williams on July 29
Does too much rest lead to too much rust for 38-year-old boxers? Adonis Stevenson is about to find out.
Diaz, Ghvamichava to brawl July 12 in Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays clash
Neither Felix Diaz nor Levan Ghvamichava has suffered back-to-back defeats in their professional careers. Now one of those fighters is about to face that stark reality when they face each other.
Thurman outlasts Porter, holds on to 147-pound title in fist-flying classic
For several years, hard-core boxing fans waited for Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter to square off to see who would prevail in a battle between 147-pound warriors and longtime friends. Those fans got their wish Saturday night, and they got an answer—barely.
