Barthelemy overcomes adversity, outworks Bey to retain 135-pound title
Rances Barthelemy was dropped for the first time in his career in questionable fashion, but he didn’t let that knock him off course against Mickey Bey.
Beterbiev prepared to put shoulder to the test in return against Maderna
Fully recovered from surgery on his right shoulder, Artur Beterbiev is now ready to test its knockout power against Ezequiel Maderna as he resumes his pursuit of a 175-pound world title.
Barthelemy expects experience, talent to carry him past Bey in 135-pound title fight
Rances Barthelemy claims he is more powerful and has faced better competition than Mickey Bey heading into their title fight.
Lem’s Corner: Wilder desires to once again fight in sweet home Alabama
Now that Deontay Wilder has been granted an optional heavyweight title defense, his team’s next move is to secure an opponent and lock down a location. Rumors have been swirling about the former. As for the latter, Wilder definitely has a preference: somewhere near home.
Unbeaten 118-pound prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez making the most of second lease on life
It was September 2010 when Emmanuel Rodriguez won gold as a Puerto Rican representative at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore—a victory that put him on a path toward earning a berth in the 2012 London Olympics.
Unbeaten slugger Beterbiev has sights set on 175-pound champ Kovalev
Sergey Kovalev’s nickname might be “Krusher,” but Artur Beterbiev’s promoter refers to him as “The Target.”
Barthelemy feeling strong heading into 135-pound title defense against Bey
As good as Rances Barthelemy was in winning a world championship at 130 pounds, he might be even better at 135.
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.
