Jermall Charlo fends off a game Austin Trout, retains 154-pound title
With his twin brother’s victory and first world championship safely in the bank, Jermall Charlo entered the ring Saturday night determined to make history in his title defense against Austin Trout: With a win, he and Jermell Charlo would hold 154-pound titles concurrently, becoming the first boxing twins to do so.
Jermell Charlo steps up approach, knocks out John Jackson to make history
Jermell Charlo didn’t expect to pursue John Jackson around the ring Saturday night, but he finally caught up to him in the eighth round and landed a world championship.
Lara, Martirosyan predict an early and emphatic finish to long-awaited rematch
The last time Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan shared a boxing ring, opinions were evenly split as to who won the highly competitive yet prematurely stopped fight at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas.
All in: Austin Trout, Jermall Charlo ready for high-stakes, 154-pound title clash
By any measure, Austin Trout’s three biggest fights came in succession against Miguel Cotto, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Erislandy Lara. Trout defeated Cotto, but lost the next two, along with his 154-pound world championship.
Jermell Charlo, John Jackson both ready to leave comfort zone to become a world champion
Jermell Charlo hints at a knockout although he’s considered more of a boxer-puncher, while John Jackson vows to display his versatility although he’s known primarily for his power.
With Diaz sidelined by injury, Vazquez now slated to face Bone on May 28
Erick Bone challenged former world champions in his last two bouts, coming up short in both instances. He’s hoping the third time will be the charm when he battles ex-champ Miguel Vazquez on May 28.
Trout proves to be a big hit both in and out of the ring
Austin Trout’s been a world champion, ringside commentator and national advocate on an important issue—all thanks to boxing.
Martirosyan expects to be at his best against Lara with ‘no distractions’
Vanes Martirosyan’s career was essentially unblemished until a clash of heads resulted in its first imperfection. Now, 3½ years later, the fighter finally gets a chance to redeem himself.
