This Week in Boxing History: August 28-September 3
This week in boxing history, PBC goes back more than 100 years to celebrate the first world heavyweight championship fight under modern rules, honor one of the sport’s greatest rivalries and highlight the longest bout of the 20th century, in addition to remembering a brutal middleweight war and a thrilling featherweight title showdown.
Derevyanchenko takes out Johnson late to earn shot at 160-pound world title
Sergiy Derevyanchenko wore down Tureano Johnson in a punishing performance before putting him away in the final round to earn his shot at a world title.
Derevyanchenko, Johnson well primed for 160-pound title eliminator
It’s fitting that Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Tureano Johnson have been paired together for their upcoming 160-pound title eliminator. Both middleweights have believed for years to be ready for a world title fight, yet are also the type to take whatever challenge is offered in a climate where most others would’ve shied away from being matched so tough without a major trophy at stake.
PBC Jabs gets up close with Mayweather, gives the rundown on a full week of fights
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy pays a visit to Floyd Mayweather Jr. before his highly anticipated showdown with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas on Saturday night, and both recaps and previews this week’s PBC fight cards, including Friday night’s FS1 event featuring Sergiy Derevyanchenko versus Tureano Johnson in a 160-pound title eliminator.
12 Rounds With ... Sergiy Derevyanchenko
While Sergiy Derevyanchenko is on the cusp of fighting for a 160-pound world championship entering just his 11th professional bout, he’s anything but inexperienced.
Payano puts on impressive performance in one-sided victory over Santiago
Stepping into the ring against Juan Carlos Payano is the equivalent of taking an open-book math exam … while also holding the answer key … and yet somehow still flunking the test. On Tuesday night, Alexis Santiago became the latest student who failed to make the grade.
Unbeaten Davis looks to continue dominance in high-profile 130-pound title defense
As America’s youngest reigning world champion, Gervonta Davis is a rising star at 130 pounds. And he seems to be born for the big stage.
Former 118-pound champion Payano back in action against tough veteran Santiago
Juan Carlos Payano has already accomplished the one goal that’s atop every professional boxer’s to-do list: become a world champion. Now Payano is determined to check off box No. 2 on that list: do it again.
