Gary Russell Jr. hoping southpaw style trips up Patrick Hyland in 126-pound title fight
When southpaw Gary Russell Jr. fought Jhonny Gonzalez in March 2015 in Las Vegas, he was challenging a 126-pound world champion with a history of trouble against left-handers. Of Gonzalez’s eight losses entering the fight, six had been against southpaws, and two came by knockout.
Highly touted knockout artist Errol Spence Jr. ready to make his move in a loaded 147-pound division
Over the past year, many of the biggest names in boxing have sung the praises of Errol Spence Jr., even going so far as predicting he’ll be the eventual heir apparent to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what is a stacked 147-pound division.
Krzysztof Glowacki looks to become the latest southpaw to give Steve Cunningham fits
Krzysztof Glowacki is undefeated, 10 years younger than his upcoming opponent and riding the momentum of a dramatic come-from-behind, title-winning knockout. But his biggest advantage against Steve Cunningham could be his southpaw stance.
Steve Cunningham drawing upon his ring experience in artistic endeavor
With his chiseled, bodybuilder-type physique, Steve Cunningham looks like he could move to Hollywood and carve out a career as a cinematic superhero when his boxing days are done.
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.
