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.
Knockout savant Beterbiev returns June 4 against Maderna on ESPN
If ever there was a boxer who embodied the cliché “some things in life are worth the wait,” it’s Artur Beterbiev.
Shimmell preparing to take career-altering step forward against Gassiev
Losing for the first time hurt Jordan Shimmell’s pride, but really not much else.
Lem’s Corner: As 154-pound action heats up, Julian Williams patiently waits his turn
There’s been a lot of chatter in recent weeks—including in this very space—about all the talent and interest in the 147-pound division. Not to be ignored, though, is the next weight class up boxing’s food chain.
