Lara plans to shed ‘boring’ label by flexing his muscles against Foreman
As is the case in most sports, defense wins championships in boxing. Unfortunately, defense usually doesn’t win you many style points with fans and media—something Erislandy Lara knows all too well.
Selby to put 126-pound title on the line against Barros on January 28
Turns out Carl Frampton won’t be the only world champion from the United Kingdom defending a 126-pound world title later this month in Las Vegas.
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.
