Punches in bunches: Charles Martin aims to bring more excitement, a higher work rate to the heavyweight division
His personality is proportional to the rest of him: big, like the tires on an earthmover, inflated with élan in place of air.
Juan Dominguez overcoming reluctance to fight fellow Dominicans
Juan Dominguez was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. It’s where he first took up boxing at age 14 under the tutelage of his father. But when it came time to make his pro debut, Dominguez had already relocated to New York. It would be three years before he would fight in his native country.
‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter gives cred to ‘Creed’
When he’s not in the gym, PBC star “Showtime” Shawn Porter can often be found inside a movie theater. In his #ShowtimeAtTheMovies reviews on Facebook and Instagram, the former 147-pound world champion loves to tell it like it is, whether he thought a film was good, bad or somewhere in the middle. So with last week's release of "Creed," the latest installment in the “Rocky” series, PremierBoxingChampions.com asked the movie buff and veteran of 28 pro fights to provide his expert analysis.
Man on a Mission: Amir Khan is determined to prove he’s the king of the 147-pound division—and soon
Over the past two years, Amir Khan has fought three times in the 147-pound division, winning all three in rather convincing fashion. Now that he’s established himself at that weight, Khan is focused on one goal for 2016: He wants to own the division.
Keith Tapia climbs the ranks of the 200-pound division after first clearing some of life's toughest hurdles
Keith Tapia’s life growing up in New York was one of daily survival each time he walked out his front door.
Undefeated prospects Isiah Thomas and Murat Gassiev to collide in 200-pound showdown December 18
If styles truly do make fights, then an upcoming battle of unbeaten big boys Isiah Thomas and Murat Gassiev figures to be a doozy.
Juan Dominguez to face Yenifel Vicente on December 8 in all-Dominican clash
As yuletide carols are being sung by the fire, yuletide fists will be swung in the ring when countrymen Juan Dominguez and Yenifel Vicente rumble December 8.
Powered by a light-outs jab, Jermall Charlo TKO’s Wilky Campfort in his first title defense
At a joint called The Bomb Factory, it was Jermall Charlo who brought the munitions—namely, a 20-megaton jab that cratered yet another opponent.
