Presenting the 12 Rounds of Christmas: Round 2 (Rodriguez vs Williams)
You would’ve been hard-pressed to find a fan or analyst who thought sluggers Edwin Rodriguez and Thomas Williams Jr. would make it to the finish of their 175-pound world title eliminator on April 30 in Carson, California. Turns out they didn’t even come close.
Lara returning to action January 13 with title defense against Foreman
The last time Erislandy Lara fought in Miami, he needed less than 10 minutes to defend his 154-pound world championship. The slick-boxing Cuban will look to make a similarly swift statement when he returns to South Beach in a month.
Celebrating the 12 Rounds of Christmas
Boxing fans are a loyal bunch, and that loyalty deserves to be rewarded with a holiday gift that keeps on giving.
This week in boxing history: December 12-18
This week in boxing history, PBC looks at a wide selection of world title fights, from a short-lived heavyweight bout to a fierce battle between Mexican bantamweights.
Mares regains his groove, takes 126-pound title from Cuellar
Abner Mares promised to stick to his game plan against Jesus Cuellar after abandoning it in his last bout. Not only did he stay the course, he showed all his skills in doing so as he became a world champion for the fourth time.
Charlo retains 154-pound crown with crushing knockout of Williams
There were many boxing observers who believed Jermall Charlo wanted no part of top-ranked contender Julian Williams. Charlo scoffed at such a suggestion, eventually agreed to the fight, then went out and showed why few in the 154-pound division should want any part of him.
Trainers give Cuellar-Mares 126-pound title bout added weight
Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares have never met in the ring heading into their 126-pound title bout. But there’s going to be a lot of familiarity Saturday night when it comes to their corners.
Charlo, Williams expect 154-pound title fight to be one for the ages
Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams aren’t exactly best friends, so it’s no surprise they don’t agree on very much. However, there is one opinion that the unbeaten 26-year-olds do share: Their 154-pound title clash is going to be the toughest fight of their respective careers—and it’s going to be an epic brawl.
