Anthony Joshua rips heavyweight title away from Charles Martin with quick KO
It was “Prince” Charles Martin was entered the ring at London’s O2 Arena wearing a crown Saturday, but it was Anthony Joshua who exited it as the newest monarch of boxing.
Lee Selby survives early scare, outclasses Eric Hunter to retain 126-pound title
It wasn’t as easy or pretty as he had hoped. And his backside hit the canvas for the first time in his professional career. But in the end, “Lightning” Lee Selby proved why he’s one of the top boxers in the loaded 126-pound division.
Heavy hitters Murat Gassiev and Jordan Shimmell to meet in 200-pound title eliminator
Murat Gassiev and Jordan Shimmell are a couple of hard-hitting 200-pound contenders who have been on the fast track to a world title opportunity. Well, that track just got a little bit faster.
Knockout artists Charles Martin and Anthony Joshua predict thunderous end to heavyweight title fight
Back in November 1986, a 20-year-old phenom named Mike Tyson destroyed Trevor Berbick in two rounds to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. At age 26, Anthony Joshua knows he can’t break Tyson’s record, but he’s nonetheless planning to capture his first heavyweight title in similarly spectacular—and speedy—fashion when he battles Charles Martin on Saturday.
Lee Selby ready to put on a show in 126-pound title defense against Eric Hunter
At the final news conference in advance of his showdown Saturday against 126-pound world champ Lee Selby at London’s O2 Arena, Eric Hunter was asked for his thoughts. “I’ve come to fight,” the challenger said.
Despite fighting in Chris Algieri’s backyard, Errol Spence Jr. will have a lot of support in Brooklyn bout
When Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring April 16, the 147-pound contender will have plenty of familiar faces in his corner at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Charles Martin remains cool and calm as he awaits heavyweight title clash against Anthony Joshua
Bundled up to stave off London’s cold northerly wind, Charles Martin is hoping he doesn’t catch a nasty chill in the ring Saturday during his world heavyweight title clash against British sensation Anthony Joshua.
Gary Russell Jr. preparing for title defense against Patrick Hyland ... and beyond
Gary Russell Jr. believes he’s on the fast track toward unifying the titles in the 126-pound division. The 27-year-old world champion also believes he’s on the fast track toward moving on to the next phase of his life.
