Hard-hitting Islam to put power on reserve against like-minded De Angel
Kanat Islam has plowed through all 20 of his opponents in his 3½-year professional career, but Sunday night he will be facing his most difficult rival to date in hammer-fisted Juan De Angel.
Diaz, Vazquez to get busy on May 28 in battle of 140-pound contenders
The last time Felix Diaz was in the ring, he gave a former champion all he could handle before coming up just short. Now Diaz gets another opportunity to take down an ex-titleholder, and this time the 2008 Olympic gold medalist plans to leave no doubt.
Lem’s Corner: Vibrant 147-pound division piques Floyd Mayweather’s interest
Count Floyd Mayweather Jr. among those who are just a little more than curious with what’s happening in the 147-pound division right now.
Heavyweight champ Joshua inks deal with Showtime
Newly crowned British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has signed a multi-fight licensing agreement with Showtime, the network and Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sports, announced Wednesday.
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?
