Antonio Tarver, Steve Cunningham find no joy in stalemate
Antonio Tarver and Steve Cunningham each came into Friday night’s fight hoping to elevate his status in the heavyweight division. But after their draw at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, a shot at a world title might be no closer for either man.
Krzysztof Glowacki knocks out Marco Huck in fight of the year candidate
With two rounds to go, Marco Huck was closing in on boxing history. And then Krzysztof Glowacki slammed the record book shut.
Lucian Bute has his bounce back heading into clash with Andrea Di Luisa
Lucian Bute had never experienced anything like it before in the ring.
Grace under pressure: How Leo Santa Cruz is handling the hype heading into his showdown with Abner Mares
The pressure fighter points to his temple when asked how he’s coping with all the pressure suddenly directed his way.
Austin Trout relocates training camp to be home for daughter's 13th birthday
Barry Hunter’s HeadBangers Gym in Washington, D.C., is a bit of a hike from Austin Trout’s Las Cruces, New Mexico, home. Nothing unusual there, really. Plenty of fighters train far away from home.
Quest for greatness drives Antonio Tarver as he pursues heavyweight history
Antonio Tarver expects the arrival of a grandson next month. But Friday night, the 46-year-old southpaw continues his quest to become the oldest man to win a heavyweight championship.
Lucian Bute sings ‘O Canada’ for his Greatest Hits
His nickname is “Le Tombeur,” which in French means “The Heartthrob.” There are worse nicknames to be saddled with. Right, Chuck “The Bayonne Bleeder” Wepner? For Lucian Bute, the native Romanian who now makes his home in Montreal, it’s three fights in Canada that set his heart aflutter for his Greatest Hits.
Antonio Tarver swears he’s not following in Roy Jones Jr.’s footsteps
Antonio Tarver is determined not to become Roy Jones Jr. in his quest to win a heavyweight title.
