This Week in Boxing History: March 13-19
This week in boxing history, PBC recalls the final chapter of a thrilling heavyweight trilogy, our second-ever fight card and three Fights of the Year, including one deemed the best bout of the 1990s.
Daniel Jacobs is Brooklyn's Champion
From a Brownsville Police Athletic League gym to the bright lights of Barclays Center, Daniel Jacobs has crafted a classic boxing tale and added his name to the long list of Brooklyn boxing legends.
Thurman defeats Garcia in Front of Record Crowd
A record-setting crowd filled Barclays Center on Saturday night for a historic fight as two undefeated welterweight champions met in the ring.
12 Rounds With ... Omar Douglas
Omar Douglas considers himself a throwback fighter, one who is willing to take on all comers in his quest to win a world championship.
Former champions Berto, Porter to meet in 147-pound title eliminator on April 22
Andre Berto and Shawn Porter have both known the exhilaration of winning a world title. Now the former champions are going to have to go through one another to get another shot at the top.
This Week in Boxing History: March 6-12
This week in boxing history, PBC celebrates our first fight card, honors the youngest world champion in history, looks back at a heavyweight legend’s debut, recalls an Upset of the Year and commemorates the “Fight of the Century.”
Thurman edges Garcia by split decision to unify 147-pound world titles
Keith Thurman built his “One Time” reputation by piling up knockouts on his way to winning a world title. But to beat Danny Garcia and pronounce himself as the true king of the 147-pound division, he had to rely on his full array of skills for 12 rounds.
Lubin moves closer to 154-pound title shot with TKO of Cota
Erickson Lubin lowered the boom on Jorge Cota with a single punch that put “The Hammer” on the cusp of fighting for a world title.
