Fight like a champion: Connections with two all-time greats helping shape Lydell Rhodes’ career
Despite being undefeated through 24 fights, Lydell Rhodes doesn’t yet know what it feels like to be called a champion. But he certainly knows what it feels like to work in close proximity to one.
As he prepares for unbeaten Fredrick Lawson, 147-pound contender Kevin Bizier knows the future is now
Kevin Bizier’s next fight may not only be his most difficult, but if his trainer is to be believed, it probably will define the rest of his career.
Jermell Charlo changes up on trainer, training as he prepares for Joachim Alcine
If he was 300 miles to the north, Jermell Charlo could be riding in the Tour de France.
After suffering his first loss, 154-pound prospect Tony Harrison intent on making it his last
On a Saturday night in July, one second wiped out the 1,500 or so that preceded it. All it took was a well-placed right hand, a fist that doubled as an eraser, which didn’t stop time so much as negate it, cleaning the slate in a flash of leather.
Unbeaten 140-pound prospect Lydell Rhodes hits the ground running in advance of upcoming bout
At the witching hour on October 10, Lydell Rhodes woke up and conjured a unique way to celebrate his 28th birthday: The Las Vegas-based boxer ran a mile for every year he’s been alive.
The Moment: Andrzej Fonfara vs Nathan Cleverly
Nathan Cleverly generally beat Andrzej Fonfara to the punch over the first six rounds Friday night in Fonfara’s adopted hometown of Chicago.
Lee Selby earns high marks following his U.S. debut—that is, from everyone but himself
If the scorecards of the three ringside judges were any indication, Lee Selby put on one heck of a performance in his American debut.
Erislandy Lara to put 154-pound title on the line against ex-champ Jan Zaveck on November 25
Erislandy Lara is a Cuban defector who epitomizes his nickname—“The American Dream”—as much as anyone in boxing. So it’s only fitting that Lara’s next title defense would be staged the day before Thanksgiving—and in his adopted hometown.
