Abner Mares making positive impact on at-risk youths in Los Angeles
Abner Mares remembers how hard it was to escape the violence and other hardships growing up in the Hawaiian Gardens section of Los Angeles, so the three-time world champion has continually partnered with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department to help mentor underprivileged and at-risk teens.
Leo Santa Cruz keeps his whole family in the fight
All three of Leo Santa Cruz’s brothers—Antonio, Jose Armando and Roberto—were also boxers, so they know the toll training camp can take on a fighter.
Abner Mares earns big style points in his rise to stardom
From his signature gold Mercedes sedan, to his collection of cologne and sunglasses, Abner Mares always finds a way to make a bold impression.
Fernando Guerrero vs Caleb Truax headlines September 18 card on Bounce TV
Caleb Truax is looking to rebound after being knocked out for the first time in his career. Fernando Guerrero is hoping to gain some traction after splitting his last four fights.
Abner Mares draws inspiration from his mother’s journey to America
Abner Mares has encountered many tough battles in the ring throughout his 10-year professional career. But in his mind, no challenge he’s faced can match the one Belen Martinez stared down more than 20 years ago, when—in search of a better life for her family—she made the treacherous journey with her children from their native Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Los Angeles.
Austin Trout channels his inner Steve Urkel to delve into the nerdy arts
Austin Trout calls himself “one of the coolest nerds you ever met.” Fair enough. Nic Cage is a huge Superman freak, but we’ve seen his movies. “Cool” doesn’t apply to “The Wicker Man.” Stephen Colbert is obsessed with “Lord of the Rings,” but he’s not exactly James Dean. Robert Downey Jr. might be plenty cool, but at the end of the day, who’s going to argue with the guy who decks people for a living?
Deontay Wilder set to make his PBC debut against France’s Johann Duhaupas
Undefeated heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder is ready to drop a payload of fists on his latest target, and this time, he’s going international.
How seeing his big brother get robbed in the ring turned Leo Santa Cruz into a better fighter
It was a loss that wasn’t, a would-be win that dissipated as quickly as the smoke that must have been clouding the judges’ eyes.
