Jermall Charlo aims to make Trout his latest knockout victim
Jermall Charlo stops short of saying what he likely believes: that he’ll be the first man to knock out Austin Trout. Charlo’s trainer, on the other hand, doesn’t pull any punches on the topic.
Lara plans to put on powerful performance in rematch with Martirosyan
Erislandy Lara has never been known for his devastating punching power, as just half of his 26 fights have ended in a knockout. Yet the 154-pound champion contends he’ll be channeling his inner Mike Tyson in his rematch with Vanes Martirosyan.
Jermell Charlo trying to keep up with twin brother Jermall in title pursuit
They aren’t fighting each other Saturday, but twins Jermall and Jermell Charlo will be vying for family bragging rights when they compete for 154-pound world titles in separate bouts on the same card.
Brains as important as brawn for Gassiev, Shimmell in 200-pound title eliminator
Murat Gassiev and Jordan Shimmell have combined to stop 32 of their 44 opponents, but don’t expect their 200-pound title elimination bout Tuesday to turn into an all-out slugfest.
Frustrated Wilder on Povetkin's positive drug test: 'This shows they were scared from the get-go'
It was a weekend filled with anger and disappointment for heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder when his upcoming title defense against Alexander Povetkin was called off by the WBC following the challenger’s positive test for the banned substance meldonium.
Stunning knockout loss was 'a blessing in disguise’ for John Jackson
John Jackson had floored Andy Lee with a frighteningly perfect first-round right cross. By the end of Round 4, he led 39-36 on all three cards and seemed to be closing in for the finish. Then his night came to a crashing halt.
Polish slugger Andrzej Fonfara back in action June 18 when he battles Joe Smith Jr. on NBC
Following his record-setting, all-out war against Nathan Cleverly in mid-October, Andrzej Fonfara looked like he’d need at least year of recovery time before getting back in the ring. Turns out the 175-pound contender is a pretty fast healer.
Jermall Charlo solicits advice from a fellow 154-pound champ as he preps for Trout
The list of things Jermall Charlo will carry into the ring for his May 21 fight against Austin Trout: a 154-pound world title, an unbeaten record, a streak of 16 stoppage wins in his last 17 bouts … and the wisdom of a friend who knows what it feels like to beat Trout.
