Frampton soaring to superstardom after overcoming wobbly U.S. debut
Carl Frampton didn’t exactly take America by storm in his U.S. debut, but a shaky showing in that fight actually helped launch him to the top of the boxing world.
Peterson to challenge Avanesyan for 147-pound title on February 18
Lamont Peterson has been patiently waiting for more than 15 months to jump back into a boxing ring. Well, his wait is almost over, and his patience is paying off.
Santa Cruz hoping for continued success—and support—in Las Vegas
When a Mexican-American from Los Angeles and a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, square off in a boxing ring in Brooklyn, New York, there’s not supposed to be much of a home-field advantage for either fighter. But that certainly wasn’t the case in last summer’s scintillating matchup between Leo Santa Cruz and Carl Frampton.
Zlaticanin shooting for stardom in title defense against Garcia
When Dejan Zlaticanin scored a third-round TKO of Franklin Mamani in June, he became a national hero as the first boxer from Montenegro to win a world championship. Now, he’s looking to raise his profile even further by making the first defense of his 135-pound title.
This Week in Boxing History: January 23-29
This week in boxing history, PBC looks back at a celebrated heavyweight rumble, as well as chapters from three exciting trilogies and the first defeat for a Mexican legend.
With his dad’s cancer in remission, Santa Cruz fully focused on avenging loss to Frampton
Count Leo Santa Cruz among those who absolutely believe that father knows best.
PBC Celebrity Spotlight: NBA forward Metta World Peace dishes on the sweet science
In a special PBC Celebrity Spotlight, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace offers up some of his opinions about his second-favorite sport: boxing.
Frampton, Santa Cruz continue to show great respect for one another
There’s little doubt that Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz are going to try to beat the hell out of one another when they square off next week in Las Vegas. There’s also little doubt that when it’s all over, the two champions will share a warm, genuine embrace.
