Shafikov pummels unbeaten Herring, earns convincing stoppage victory
Jamel Herring hoped to neutralize 135-pound rival Denis Shafikov with his boxing ability and five-inch height advantage Saturday night. Shafikov dashed those hopes swiftly and decisively.
With Collazo hurt, Vasquez to now face ex-Olympian Diaz in 147-pound clash
Unbeaten 147-pound contender Sammy Vasquez Jr. desperately wants to test himself against a world-class opponent.
Herring to present tall order against Shafikov in 135-pound showdown
Jamel Herring has watched video of Denis Shafikov’s two losses, both of which came against taller, rangier opponents whose dimensions are similar to his own.
Wilder continues to enthusiastically embrace responsibilities of being heavyweight champ
Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder handled a busy Saturday as efficiently as dispatching the 36 opponents he's faced in the ring.
Thurman ponders what’s next after triumph over Porter
Keith Thurman is plotting his next move in the wake of Saturday’s hard-fought victory over former champion Shawn Porter at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Lem’s Corner: Mikey Garcia eager to end lengthy ring absence next month
Former two-division champion Mikey Garcia will make his long-awaited return to the ring July 30 when he faces former 126-pound titleholder Elio Rojas.
Cherry hangs tough, wins unanimous decision over Rhodes
Edner Cherry trained in Florida with world champion Keith Thurman as he prepared for his fight against Lydell Rhodes, and the experience seems to have been beneficial for both stablemates.
Herring hopes training with world-class colleagues pays off against Shafikov
Robert Easter Jr. and former champion Adrien Broner did it before scoring knockouts on the same April 1 card. It also worked for Rau’shee Warren in advance of his 118-pound title-winning victory earlier this month.
