This Week in Boxing History: January 9-15
This week in boxing history, PBC looks back as two world champions defend their titles in devastating fashion, a future champ suffers a disputed defeat, the youngest champ ever conquers a second division and two battle-tested former titleholders go the distance.
DeGale willing to go great lengths in defense of 168-pound crown
James DeGale took no short cuts to reach the top of the 168-pound division. And he’s shown no hesitation to travel even farther to stay there.
As he pursues his first world title, Davis will be fighting for more than just himself
When Gervonta Davis makes the walk from the locker room to the ring for his first world title fight, he’ll be surrounded by several supporters. Many will be visible. A few will not.
Pedraza plans to put his versatility to good use in title defense against Davis
Jose Pedraza’s crowning achievement was exactly that: a one-sided unanimous decision over Andrey Klimov for a vacant 130-pound world title—a fight in which the “Sniper” displayed volatile ambidexterity.
PBC Jabs touches gloves with Dirrell and Davis, previews 2017’s fight schedule
As PBC Jabs opens the new year, host Jordan Hardy chats with former 168-pound champion Anthony Dirrell, visits with 130-pound title challenger Gervonta Davis and looks at our 2017 schedule of fights.
12 Rounds With ... Anthony Dirrell
When your grandfather is a lifelong friend and former sparring partner of Muhammad Ali, odds are you’re going to develop more than a passing interest in the sport of boxing. Such was the case for Anthony Dirrell.
Lara leaving nothing to chance against Foreman after past disappointments
It's no secret that Erislandy Lara is a gifted boxer—sometimes a little too gifted.
This Week in Boxing History: January 2-8
This week in boxing history, PBC revisits four world championship fights—two that ended in knockouts and two that went the distance—and flashes back to a landmark victory for a future heavyweight champion.
