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.
Thurman, Garcia set for historical showdown in 147-pound title unification
When Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia clash in a matchup of 147-pound world champions, the unbeaten 28-year-old titleholders will do so with lineal connections to legends Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns while competing in just the 10th title unification in division history.
Lubin determined to stay on track for 154-pound title shot by beating Cota
Erickson Lubin was ringside the only time Jorge Cota fought in the United States, so he’s well aware of the obstacle standing between him and a potential 154-pound world title shot.
Fast-rising Derevyanchenko to battle Russell in 160-pound main event on March 14
After competing in more than 400 bouts as an amateur, Sergiy Derevyanchenko has needed less than 10 as a professional to establish himself as a title contender at 160 pounds.
