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.
Power puncher Fredrick Lawson works to refine boxing skills to become a more complete—and dangerous—fighter
Fredrick Lawson shares an unbeaten record, a comparable knockout rate and the same trainer as 160-pound champion Gennady Golovkin. But the similarities between the two boxers end there—at least for now.
Power play: Kevin Bizier is ready to turn the tables on knockout artist Fredrick Lawson
Kevin Bizier has lost twice in 26 fights—both times by excruciatingly narrow split decisions, both times to the same guy and both times in his home province of Quebec, Canada.
How losing to a top prospect helped Walter Castillo gain a following with his fan-friendly fireworks
Some things you don’t mind losing, like that beer gut, your virginity and the collected works of Seven Mary Three. Walter Castillo can add his April clash with highly regarded 140-pound prospect Amir Imam to the list.
Jermell Charlo remains perfect with dominating TKO victory over Joachim Alcine
Jermell Charlo has let it be known that he intends to turn his hometown of Houston into a kind of boxing mecca. If he’s looking to advance his efforts with some marketing material, all he needs to do is blast out highlights of his performance Saturday night in the Space City.
Malik Scott proves too much for Tony Thompson in their heavyweight throwdown
Tony Thompson vowed to “methodically” dismantle Malik Scott at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, but it was Scott who owned the ring most of the night in the meeting of veteran American heavyweights.
