PBC Jabs previews Cuellar-Mares, Charlo-Williams; touches gloves with Ugonoh
PBC Jabs gets ready for action this week as Paulie Malignaggi analyzes world title matchups Jesus Cuellar vs Abner Mares and Jermall Charlo vs Julian Williams, and host Jordan Hardy spotlights the talent-filled undercard and gets acquainted with Polish heavyweight prospect Izuagbe Ugonoh.
12 Rounds With ... Josesito Lopez
Josesito Lopez loves to box about as much as he loves to breathe, so the fact he’s been out of the ring for nearly 21 months has been maddening. Making the long layoff even more intolerable is the way Lopez’s last fight ended.
Charlo seeing clearly for first time as he focuses on beating Williams
Despite having poor eyesight for most of his life, Jermall Charlo has won a 154-pound title and remained unbeaten through 24 professional fights. With his vision now corrected, the 26-year-old world champion can’t wait to see how good he can really become.
This week in boxing history: December 5-11
This week in boxing history, PBC remembers a controversial win by the “Brown Bomber,” a classic comeback by the “Old Mongoose” and a trio of bouts that were named Fight of the Year.
Williams embracing challenge of dethroning Charlo, achieving greatness
Always a straight shooter, Julian Williams will be the first to tell you that his first world title shot is coming against the most talented and dangerous opponent he’s ever faced. And that’s just how “J Rock” wants it.
PBC Jabs spotlights Frampton-Santa Cruz II, catches up with Lubin and Wilder
As PBC Jabs rolls into December, host Jordan Hardy previews the Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz rematch, chats with 154-pound prospect Erickson Lubin and gets a visit from heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder.
12 Rounds With ... Abner Mares
When fight fans hear the name Abner Mares, they probably (and understandably) think fearless brawler. But you don’t win three world titles—and put yourself in position to win a fourth—without knowing a thing or two about the finer points of boxing.
Jermall Charlo following own road despite shared success with twin Jermell
Jermall Charlo was virtually inseparable from twin brother Jermell for most of their youth, and even today the siblings share the distinction of calling themselves 154-pound world champions. But the 26-year-old Texans took different paths to reach the same destination.
