To be (140) or not to be (140)—that is the question for Lamont Peterson
Lamont Peterson is a soft-spoken man who can grind you into dust. He hails from Washington, D.C., the seat of the federal government where residents don’t have a voting member of Congress. It’s the most meticulously planned city in America, but was forced to cede half its land back to Virginia in the 1840s over the issue of slavery, stymieing planners’ designs to bound the city to a perfect 10-mile-by-10-mile square.
Gabriel Bracero scores sensational first-round knockout to win rematch with Danny O'Connor
Danny O’Connor expected to gain revenge over Gabriel Bracero on Saturday, and for a number of good reasons.
Gerald Washington celebrates his roots in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
I love my background. When I was little growing up in church, I used to shy away from it a little bit being the only black kid, but now I embrace it. I feel like I’m like the true meaning of an American. We all came here and we’re all mixed together.
Lee Selby graduates from small halls to packed arenas in his Greatest Hits
To quote French poet Charles Baudelaire, or maybe it was AC/DC: “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” And the trip is no shorter if you’re blasting noses in place of eardrums for a living. Just ask Lee Selby.
New trainer helps transform Danny O’Connor from boxing technician to knockout artist
Danny O’Connor was at a low point in his career following his split-decision loss to journeyman Vivian Harris two years ago. “I remember back at my hotel thinking, ‘Where do I go from here?,’” recalls O’Connor, whose October 2013 loss to the fading former champ ended a nine-fight winning streak.
Jonathan Guzman provides a better life for his family, one jaw-rattling knockout at a time
Jonathan Guzman’s ritual has been the same before each of his professional fights: He leaves his wife, Carolina, and their three young sons in the Dominican Republic, heads to America for a training camp lasting from six to eight weeks, then returns home within days of knocking out his opponent.
Lee Selby may have reached the top, but the champ's trainer insists the best is yet to come
Tony Borg has coached Lee Selby since the latter turned professional in 2008. Given their lengthy relationship, it’s understandable that Borg would be immensely proud of the fact that Selby secured a 126-pound world title this year.
Why rugged heavyweight Gerald Washington brands himself a chicken
No man who steps into the ring to trade blows with another man qualifies as a chicken. And yet, that’s what Gerald Washington calls himself. To be fair, though, it’s a pretty badass bird.
