Easter embracing hometown hero status before Toledo title defense
Robert Easter Jr. had to push himself further than ever before in his last fight to become a world champion. Now he’s hoping to put on an even bigger show in his first title defense in his hometown.
Cruz determined to make most of first championship opportunity
Luis Cruz’s performance in his last fight was akin to that of a professional golfer who is cruising along with six-shot lead with three holes to play when he inexplicably starts shanking balls all over the course.
This Week in Boxing History: February 6-12
This week in boxing history, PBC revisits two victories for the GOAT, looks back at a 160-pound legend, remembers a Fight of the Year and relives one of boxing’s biggest upsets.
Warren looking to impress home crowd in first 118-pound title defense
Rau’shee Warren has reached the top of the 118-pound division after a long climb, and now he’s getting one of the spoils by making his first title defense close to home.
Collazo gains the upper hand against Vasquez with devastating knockout
With one right hook, former world champion Luis Collazo recharged his career and delivered a second straight setback to Sammy Vasquez Jr.
PBC Jabs recaps a world championship doubleheader, checks in with Vasquez
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy takes another look at the Frampton-Santa Cruz and Zlaticanin-Garcia world title fights, and chats with Sammy Vasquez Jr. before he faces Luis Collazo tonight on FS1.
Vasquez, Collazo geared up for career-defining 147-pound battle
What happens when two skilled boxers at opposite points in their careers meet in a fight that neither believes he can afford to lose? We’re about to find out.
12 Rounds With … Sammy Vasquez Jr.
Most professional boxers will never encounter any greater danger in life than when they stare across the ring at an opponent whose sole desire is to inflict great bodily harm. One exception is Sammy Vasquez Jr.
