On Halloween Eve, Lydell ‘Hackman’ Rhodes plans to carve up Sergey Lipinets in battle of unbeatens
If you spot Lydell Rhodes out and about—say, at a restaurant or grocery store or pumping gas—you’ll see an ordinary dude. Throw him in the squared circle, though, and that’s when his alter ego manifests.
Jermall Charlo to make first defense of 154-pound title November 28 against Wilky Campfort
The last man who dared enter the ring against Jermall Charlo did so with a championship in hand and an abundance of confidence. Less than four rounds later, said man exited the ring with neither his title nor much of his dignity.
Coming off a career-saving win, heavyweight Malik Scott aims to keep his momentum going against Tony Thompson
In September 2012, Malik Scott was 35-0 and gaining steam in the heavyweight division. Four fights and 18 months later, he was 36-2-1 and facing a career crossroads.
Lydell Rhodes’ two-part plan: beat Sergey Lipinets, then graduate from opening act to headliner
Lydell Rhodes was going about his business in a Las Vegas gym recently, training for his upcoming fight against Sergey Lipinets. Then in walked the gym’s owner—some dude named Floyd Mayweather Jr.—and after the two exchanged fist bumps, Rhodes took his training session to another level.
Jermell Charlo wants to bring Houston to boxing big time
When Jermell Charlo takes on Joachim Alcine on Halloween night at NRG Arena, it will be only his second time headlining a card—and the first time he’s done so in his hometown of Houston.
Shoulder surgery forces Artur Beterbiev to pull out of scheduled title eliminator bout
Artur Beterbiev knows a little something about putting a sudden stop to things, having dispensed of all nine of his professional opponents by knockout. Unfortunately, the undefeated Canadian-based Russian slugger now knows what it feels like to be unable to finish what you start.
Motivated by family, 44-year-old heavyweight Tony Thompson ignores Father Time and gamely fights on
Tony Thompson doesn’t mince words concerning the abuse his aging 6-foot-5 body has taken after 45 bouts and nearly 16 years in the heavyweight division.
Knockout artist Tony Harrison learning to balance power and poise
Punching power is the athletic equivalent of an open bar: It’s totally, totally awesome, but if you get carried away with it, you could wake up naked in a field, searching for your pants and the nearest burrito dispensary.
