After a drop in weight, Koki Kameda’s out to win his fourth title against countryman Kohei Kono
He became a world champion before he was old enough to knock back a celebratory Sapporo to commemorate the occasion. Nine years later, Koki Kameda is a grizzled veteran at the age of 28, although he still possesses the boyish looks of the precocious teenager whose flamboyant personality served as the gas can that ignited a nation.
Lamont Peterson grinds to get the mental edge in the ring
When Pope Francis came to Washington, D.C., at the end of September, it was the kind of thing that shut the city down. Presidents? Oh, the nation's capital has presidents to spare. Those guys are always hanging out on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Kevin Bizier to meet Fredrick Lawson in a clash of 147-pound title hopefuls
Boxers who have fought exclusively in their home country usually pick a soft opponent when they finally decide to ply their trade in a foreign land. Apparently, Kevin Bizier never got such a memo—or simply ignored it.
Heavy underdog Aron Martinez turns it on late, scores upset of Devon Alexander in 147-pound showdown
With a smile as big as his swollen left eye, Aron Martinez attempted to articulate what it feels like when a dark horse finds the light.
Lee Selby outboxes Fernando Montiel, retains his 126-pound title by unanimous decision
After crossing the pond for his first fight on these shores, Lee Selby proceeded to submarine his opponent in waters as deep as the Atlantic.
Once a slender 145-pound fighter, Andrzej Fonfara has developed into a powerful force at 175 pounds
Adonis Stevenson can hear the whispers of his critics as though they were broadcast over a loudspeaker above his head. “People say I face bums,” says the 175-pound world champion. “But [Andrzej] Fonfara can fight and box.”
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. and Karim Guerfi to square off in a battle of 118-pound contenders
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. made his American debut in July, and it was memorable in more ways than one.
After nearly taking down Robert Guerrero, Aron Martinez figures to provide a stiff test for Devon Alexander
Devon Alexander got a preview of what to expect from Aron Martinez thanks to the Mexican-American’s disputed split-decision loss to Robert Guerrero in June.
