An older, wiser Victor Ortiz at peace with his career heading into rematch with Andre Berto
Four years ago, Victor Ortiz was 24, had been defeated just twice in 32 fights and was rising from 140 to 147 pounds to challenge an unbeaten titleholder. What’s more, Ortiz’s 28-2-2 record at the time included 22 knockouts, with three of the stoppages coming in his previous five fights, in which he went 4-0-1.
Man on a mission: As he preps for Caleb Truax, Anthony Dirrell is determined to regain his 168-pound title
Anthony Dirrell was confident of winning his first 168-pound championship defense last April against Badou Jack, a man who was two bouts removed from a 61-second stoppage loss to unheralded Derek Edwards.
Badou Jack preparing for ‘the toughest fight of my life’ against ex-champ Lucian Bute
A bleary-eyed Badou Jack showed up for a recent workout at promoter Floyd Mayweather’s Las Vegas-based boxing gym claiming to have gotten no more than two hours of sleep in the previous 24.
James DeGale's next two objectives: Take care of Rogelio Medina, then clean up the 168-pound division
James DeGale wants to make two things very clear: First, he has huge respect for Rogelio Medina, his next opponent. Second, he insists Medina is merely a stepping stone to his ultimate goal—namely, total domination of the 168-pound weight class.
Pressure Drop: Thomas Williams Jr. envisions key to beating Edwin Rodriguez
Edwin Rodriguez has said he believes he got a sneak preview five months ago of how to attack Thomas Williams Jr. when the 175-pounders meet on April 30. Williams' response: Consider the feeling mutual.
Kanat Islam and Juan De Angel to meet May 8 in clash of explosive 154-pound prospects
If you’re a fight fan (and we know you are) and you like knockouts (and we know you do), you might consider circling May 8 on your calendar—in bright red ink.
Edwin Rodriguez expects to make quick work of Thomas Williams Jr. in 175-pound showdown
Edwin Rodriguez got a preview of things to come on a television in his locker room at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, before his 175-pound clash with Michael Seals in November.
Lem's Corner: Deontay Wilder takes cues from an ex-sparring partner as he preps for Alexander Povetkin
Deontay Wilder spent his 27th birthday in training camp as the primary sparring partner for then heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to help prep Klitschko for his unanimous decision over Mariusz Wach in November 2012.
