Mares hopes to continue success against southpaws when he battles champion Cuellar
Some boxers are reluctant to accept fights with southpaws, usually because they don’t have much experience against left-handers. Abner Mares definitely isn’t one of those boxers.
Fast-rising Lipinets faces Castillo on July 15 in a matchup of powerful 140-pound contenders
The Sergey Lipinets train that’s been on a fast track to a world title opportunity is about to get rolling again.
Barrios puts perfect record on the line against Boschiero in clash of 130-pound contenders
Some boxers say they live to fight, yet many do so just once or twice a year. At the opposite end of the activity spectrum is Mario Barrios.
Unbeaten Herring to face stiff test against Shafikov in 135-pound battle on July 2
Like most fighters, Jamel Herring eased into his career by facing opponents with limited professional experience. Over his last few bouts, though, the 2012 U.S. Olympian has stepped up the competition as he has moved into boxing's fast lane, and now he’s about to push the pedal to the metal.
Santa Cruz to defend 126-pound title against Frampton in clash of world champions
As he promised, Carl Frampton is making the move up to the hyper-competitive 126-pound division. And the undefeated former 122-pound champion is wasting no time diving into deep waters.
Wilder to defend heavyweight title on his home turf against Arreola on July 16
In the wake of the cancellation of his heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin in Moscow, Deontay Wilder expressed a desire for his next fight to be somewhere within his home state of Alabama. Wish granted.
Thurman plans to expose cracks in Porter’s defense in 147-pound title bout
Keith Thurman said former champion Shawn Porter “was there to be hit” in two of his most difficult fights, a loss to Kell Brook and a victory over Adrien Broner.
As he nears the apex of the 175-pound division, Fonfara now fighting for more than just himself
Andrzej Fonfara returns to the ring Saturday a little more than a month in advance of the anticipated arrival of his first child—a life-changing event that has placed an added premium on victory.
