This Week in Boxing History: May 1-7
This week in boxing history, PBC celebrates two heavyweight legends, spotlights a super welterweight megafight, dishes out a Knockout of the Year and salutes what is arguably the best fight of the 21st century.
Marrero scores stunning first-round KO of Zambrano to claim 126-pound interim title
Claudio Marrero waited 3½ years for a second world title opportunity. He needed all of 90 seconds to make the most of it.
Marrero aims to cash in on second title shot in challenge of unbeaten Zambrano
Years ago, a legend of the ring coined a phrase that gradually morphed into a cliché that nowadays rolls off the tongue of athletes in every sport. “To be the man,” pro wrestling icon Ric Flair once said, “you’ve got to beat the man.”
12 Rounds With … Ivan Redkach
Ivan Redkach has been referred to as a “Mexican Ukrainian” because of his aggressive style in the ring, and the slugging southpaw has even worn trunks bearing the colors of the Mexican flag in more than one fight.
Late replacement Ugas makes quick work of Lara to continue comeback
In answering the call on less than a day’s notice, Yordenis Ugas helped save the show while continuing to make up for lost time in his resurrected career.
Ugas replacing Barrios as opponent for Lara in tonight’s FS1 main event
Talented 147-pound contender Yordenis Ugas is stepping in to replace unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios in the main event of tonight’s fight card on FS1.
This Week in Boxing History: April 24-30
This week in boxing history, PBC celebrates a three-division titleholder, recalls the crowning of a super middleweight champion, highlights a title defense by “The Hitman,” marvels at a Knockout of the Year and honors a blood-stained Fight of the Year.
Porter powers his way to ninth-round TKO of Berto in 147-pound title eliminator
Shawn Porter wasn't going to be denied what he has so badly wanted since June: a rematch with unbeaten 147-pound world champion Keith Thurman.
