Having overcome his first defeat, Thomas Williams Jr. is out to prove he’s still a championship contender
In August 2014, Thomas Williams Jr. was a hot prospect pursuing his third straight stoppage, this time against former titleholder Gabriel Campillo.
Kevin Bizier leaves no doubt about it in punishing win over Fredrick Lawson
Prior to making his U.S. debut in Miami on Saturday night, Kevin Bizier insisted he wanted a stoppage victory against unbeaten slugger Fredrick Lawson. His reasoning? He wanted to leave nothing to chance.
Knockout artists Walter Castillo and Keita Obara defy the odds, battle to majority draw
It seemed doubtful, given the fighters’ combined concussive power, that Saturday’s 140-pound clash between Walter Castillo and Keita Obara would last the scheduled 12-round distance.
Kevin Bizier ready for ‘do-or-die’ 147-pound showdown against unbeaten Fredrick Lawson
The ‘L’ word rarely enters a boxer’s lexicon, especially in the days leading up to a big fight. But much like in the ring, Kevin Bizier shows no fear—and pulls no punches—when talking about the importance of Saturday’s 147-pound clash with undefeated Fredrick Lawson.
Walter Castillo fighting on against Keita Obara despite recent family tragedy
He’ll enter the ring with a heart as heavy as his hands.
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. follows father's footsteps, despite his objections
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. isn’t the first “Cobrita.” That honor goes to his father.
Get in the ring: PBC fighters take on the art of the callout
When Keith Thurman looked at an ESPN camera after stopping Luis Collazo in July and challenged Floyd Mayweather Jr. to “Come take my ‘O’,” it was electric in the way that only the best boxing callouts and occasional “Macho Man” Randy Savage promos can be: a heady mix of adrenaline, honest exuberance and good old-fashioned showmanship.
Omar Figueroa Jr. to put unbeaten record on the line against Antonio DeMarco in 140-pound showdown
Many boxers who decide to jump up in weight after a lengthy stint at a lower division do so cautiously—say with a couple of low-risk fights against no-name opponents. Omar Figueroa Jr. has opted for the exact opposite approach.
