Erickson Lubin expecting another short night of work against Jose De Jesus Macias
If USA Boxing had its way, unbeaten 154-pound prospect Erickson Lubin would be preparing to compete in this summer’s Rio Olympics instead of fighting Jose De Jesus Macias on Sunday night.
As Danny Garcia recovers, the newly crowned 147-pound champ mulls his next move
Right after Danny Garcia won his unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero on Saturday night in Los Angeles, Guerrero was adamant he wanted a rematch.
After crushing Artur Szpilka, Deontay Wilder now focused on doing the same to Alexander Povetkin
He didn’t even shoot his target a glance upon shooting his right hand. “I didn’t have to look at him,” Deontay Wilder explains, reflecting on the inevitability of flesh meeting canvas. “I knew he was going down.”
As his onetime teachers can attest, Erickson Lubin brings more to the ring than just his iron fists
With 10 knockouts in 13 career fights, Erickson Lubin clearly possesses the physical tools required to succeed in the ring. Not to be overlooked, though, is Lubin’s mental acumen—the dude is a natural problem solver. Just ask one of his former math instructors.
Once a hot prospect, Joseph Elegele out to regain former glory against Alex De Jesus
It was just his ninth pro bout, and already he was being featured on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights,” with famed boxing trainer/commentator/fireman Teddy Atlas opening a hydrant of superlatives on the young fighter before him.
Carl Frampton going the extra mile as he prepares for title clash with fellow Brit Scott Quigg
Like most of us, Carl Frampton enjoyed some much-deserved time off during the recently passed holiday season. Unlike most of us, the unbeaten 122-pound world champ didn’t celebrate so much that he’s spent the last month avoiding a scale as though it were radioactive.
Top prospect Erickson Lubin showing star power heading into first bout as headliner
Erickson Lubin was a high school senior when he signed a professional boxing contract on his 18th birthday. The Orlando, Florida, native debuted the next month with a 35-second knockout … followed six weeks later by a 61-second stoppage … followed 34 days later by yet another first-round KO.
Unbeaten Keith Thurman to defend 147-pound world title against Shawn Porter on March 12
When Premier Boxing Champions debuted on March 7, Keith “One Time” Thurman delivered an impressive unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero to retain his world title. A week later, “Showtime” Shawn Porter got in the game with a savage fifth-round knockout of Erick Bone.
