Charlo retains 154-pound crown with crushing knockout of Williams
There were many boxing observers who believed Jermall Charlo wanted no part of top-ranked contender Julian Williams. Charlo scoffed at such a suggestion, eventually agreed to the fight, then went out and showed why few in the 154-pound division should want any part of him.
Trainers give Cuellar-Mares 126-pound title bout added weight
Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares have never met in the ring heading into their 126-pound title bout. But there’s going to be a lot of familiarity Saturday night when it comes to their corners.
Charlo, Williams expect 154-pound title fight to be one for the ages
Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams aren’t exactly best friends, so it’s no surprise they don’t agree on very much. However, there is one opinion that the unbeaten 26-year-olds do share: Their 154-pound title clash is going to be the toughest fight of their respective careers—and it’s going to be an epic brawl.
PBC mourns death of former 122-pound title challenger Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., a onetime 122-pound title challenger, was found dead early Friday morning near his home of Colonia González Gallo in Guadalajara, Mexico, the victim of an apparent murder. He was 23.
PBC Jabs previews Cuellar-Mares, Charlo-Williams; touches gloves with Ugonoh
PBC Jabs gets ready for action this week as Paulie Malignaggi analyzes world title matchups Jesus Cuellar vs Abner Mares and Jermall Charlo vs Julian Williams, and host Jordan Hardy spotlights the talent-filled undercard and gets acquainted with Polish heavyweight prospect Izuagbe Ugonoh.
12 Rounds With ... Josesito Lopez
Josesito Lopez loves to box about as much as he loves to breathe, so the fact he’s been out of the ring for nearly 21 months has been maddening. Making the long layoff even more intolerable is the way Lopez’s last fight ended.
Charlo seeing clearly for first time as he focuses on beating Williams
Despite having poor eyesight for most of his life, Jermall Charlo has won a 154-pound title and remained unbeaten through 24 professional fights. With his vision now corrected, the 26-year-old world champion can’t wait to see how good he can really become.
This week in boxing history: December 5-11
This week in boxing history, PBC remembers a controversial win by the “Brown Bomber,” a classic comeback by the “Old Mongoose” and a trio of bouts that were named Fight of the Year.
