Kanat Islam on the verge of becoming the latest Kazakh boxing sensation
It was about eight months ago that undefeated 154-pound prospects Kanat “The Kazak” Islam and Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin sparred in Florida for about 90 seconds before Islam suffered a cut over one of his eyes.
Austin Trout makes a stop on Capitol Hill ahead of title showdown against Jermall Charlo
Last week, Austin Trout stood on Capitol Hill alongside legendary heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and nearly had to pinch himself.
Rances Barthelemy to make first defense of 135-pound title against ex-champ Mickey Bey on June 3
In his last fight, Rances Barthelemy became a two-time world champion by picking up a vacant 135-pound title. Now the crown's previous owner wants his hardware back.
Badou Jack holds onto his 168-pound title with a disputed draw against Lucian Bute
Who wins the battle of fragile psyches between Badou Jack and left-handed former titleholder Lucian Bute?
James DeGale takes unexpected punishment from Rogelio Medina, but retains 168-pound crown
James DeGale welcomed an offensive attack by hammer-fisted Mexican Rogelio Medina, and the 168-pound champion got every bit of that during a contested unanimous decision victory Saturday at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Five years later, Andre Berto gets his revenge against Victor Ortiz with fourth-round KO
It took him five years to avenge a loss that temporarily derailed his career. But after scoring a knockout win against bitter rival Victor Ortiz on Saturday night, Andre Berto simply described the victory as soul-soothing.
Thomas Williams Jr. stuns Edwin Rodriguez with crushing second-round knockout
Thomas Williams Jr. said he wanted to be the one to dethrone lineal 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson. On Saturday night, the “Top Dog” certainly proved he’s worthy of a shot at the top of the division.
Anthony Dirrell wastes no time in taking out overmatched Caleb Truax
Anthony Dirrell entered Friday’s 169-pound clash with Caleb Truax two fights removed from being dethroned as a champion. It didn’t take long for the 31-year-old to prove he’s still worthy of wearing the crown—and prove it he did in a big way.
