Upset of Wilder would be historic in more ways than one for Arreola
When Deontay Wilder dethroned Bermane Stiverne by unanimous decision on January 17, 2015, he became the first American world heavyweight champion in more than eight years.
Former Arreola opponents helping Wilder get in the swing for title defense
In preparing for his upcoming title defense, heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder sparred with two fighters who are not only similar in size and style to Chris Arreola, but who also lost to the enigmatic challenger.
Ghvamichava pummels Prescott, rebounds from defeat with stoppage victory
The last time fight fans saw Levan Ghvamichava prior to Tuesday night, the hirsute Eastern European was doubled over on his right knee and being counted out after getting tagged with a fifth-round shot to the liver.
Not one to talk a big game, Diaz is quietly confident ahead of brawl with Vasquez
Like most successful boxers, Felix Diaz is short and quick with his punches. About the only thing shorter and quicker might be his responses to questions.
Iraq war veteran Vasquez on verge of joining elite company at 147 pounds
Sammy Vasquez Jr. has a dream fight he’d like to sell you. In one corner is Vasquez, an eastern Pennsylvania native of Mexican descent, and in the other is 147-pound world champion Danny Garcia, a lifelong Philadelphian of Puerto Rican ethnicity.
Despite opponent changes, Ghvamichava ready to roll against Prescott
One thing you can say about Levan Ghvamichava: “The Wolf” knows how to roll with the punches.
Barrios proves to be too long, too much for Boschiero to handle
Mario Barrios towered over Devis Boschiero in the ring in every which way Saturday night, and took a giant step forward to a 130-pound world title shot in the process.
Barrios ready to take down Boschiero, march on to bigger things
Cornermen are paid to not only train their fighters but to believe completely in their capabilities and future potential. Needless to say, trainer Bob Santos is all-in on one of his young charges, 21-year-old Mario Barrios.
