An underdog once again, Porter supremely confident he will dethrone Thurman
Shawn Porter is a once-beaten former 147-pound titleholder. Keith Thurman is an undefeated 147-pound champion who has defended his crown five times. So the fact Thurman is a sizable favorite heading into his long-awaited showdown with Porter on June 25 is easy to understand.
Vazquez goes on the offensive, wins unanimous decision over Bone
A step up in weight for Miguel Vazquez produced a revitalized attack for the former world champion—and a familiar result.
Defensive-minded Vazquez vows more aggressive approach against Bone
Miguel Vazquez has long eschewed the traditional blood-and-guts approach of his Mexican countrymen. So don’t expect the onetime 135-pound champion to all of a sudden turn into a power puncher just because he’s jumping up in weight for Saturday’s 144-pound clash with Erick Bone.
Trio of eight-round bouts featuring rising prospects to cap exciting day of action June 25
Are you the kind of diehard boxing fan who can never get enough of the sweet science—the kind of fan who loves a brawl between two rising prospects as much as a much-hyped clash between two established stars? Then June 25 is for you.
Lo Greco, Elegele to square off June 12 in battle of contrasting styles
By the end of 2012, Phil Lo Greco was 25-0 and seemingly on the verge of making the leap to title contender. Since then, the Toronto native has struggled to build a winning streak—something he intends to change next month.
Mares hoping to regain 126-pound title by working with Cuellar's former trainer
Robert Garcia trained Jesus Cuellar for two years, which included helping the Argentine boxer win a 126-pound championship.
Lem’s Corner: Already possessing similarities, Molina and Provodnikov finally to share a ring
John Molina Jr. and Ruslan Provodnikov were born just 53 weeks apart, made their professional debuts seven months apart in 2006 and they live about 25 miles from each other in Southern California.
Bone promises better showing in second shot as a fill-in against a former champ
Erick Bone was chilling in New York early last March when he got the call: The second-ever Premier Boxing Champions card was taking place in 24 hours in Ontario, California, and a replacement opponent was needed for former 147-pound champ Shawn Porter.
