Sparring sessions with Thurman inspire rising knockout artist Perrella
The nature of the game is such that boxers usually aren’t prone to fear—or at least they rarely express it. Bryant Perrella, though, readily cops to an incident in which he was literally running scared in the ring.
Keith Thurman to fight fans: Boxing is alive and well
Undefeated 147-pound world champion Keith Thurman might have stepped into the ring only one time this year, but the man known as “One Time” gave fans a Fight of the Year candidate when he defeated friend-turned-foe Shawn Porter by unanimous decision on June 25 in Brooklyn, New York. Now the 27-year-old from Clearwater, Florida, wants to remind boxing fans of the back-and-forth battle he and Porter waged this past summer on CBS, as well as express the passionate belief that he and so many of his peers share that the sweet science is more alive than ever.
Wilder receives, delivers inspiration in visit to Washington, D.C.
Deontay Wilder is still recovering from injuries sustained in his last fight, but the heavyweight champion was plenty active over the weekend in Washington, D.C.
Smith digs deep to edge out Galarza for 10-round majority decision
Ishe Smith may have his best years in the ring behind him, but he showed Frank Galarza that he’s far from over the hill.
Coming off his first defeat, Galarza faces stiff test against ex-champ Smith
It’s a tactic that’s been used pretty much since the birth of boxing: An undefeated fighter suffers his first loss and selects a creampuff opponent to rebuild his confidence and get himself back on the winning track.
PBC Jabs hits on possibility of GGG-Jacobs, touches gloves with Easter, Dolton
In this week's PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy looks at a potential GGG-Daniel Jacobs clash, catches up with Robert Easter Jr. after his world title-earning victory over Richard Commey, and interviews unbeaten Domonique Dolton before his showdown with fellow 154-pound prospect Justin DeLoach.
Ramirez rises from canvas, scores seventh-round knockout of Watts
The ages, dimensions and professional records of Eddie Ramirez and Kevin Watts were nearly identical entering their 142-pound clash Tuesday night. But it didn’t take long for Ramirez to separate himself with his power and an overwhelming, double-fisted body attack.
Galarza thriving in the ring after overcoming childhood heartache
At an age when many children are playing video games and becoming involved in youth sports, Frank Galarza had already endured life-altering tragedies.
