B.J. Flores can break down your game, or just break you down
Suit and tie, side of the ring, firing off smart, insightful commentary like he’s firing off precision punches, it’s easy to settle in with B.J. Flores, the analyst, when you listen to him broadcast NBC fights.
Not-so-great expectations: Beibut Shumenov never thought he’d be a world champion—and then he became one
He had a law degree to fall back on, and that’s exactly what Beibut Shumenov expected to do when he turned pro: fall.
Trainer Tuesday: Dean Campos traces the journey of Sergio Mora
Los Angeles-based trainer Dean Campos has worked with former 154-pound champion Sergio Mora for 20 years.
B.J. Flores puts opponents in danger in his Greatest Hits
El Peligroso? B.J. Flores is certainly a dangerous man. Just ask Jose Luis Herrera, Nick Iannuzzi and Darnell Wilson. That trio of wins comprises an easy victory, an against-all-odds decision and a fighter who ran into a buzzsaw as an angry Flores came off the lone loss of his career in his Greatest Hits.
Carl Frampton mulls next move, weight class
By Monday, Carl Frampton was on his way back to Belfast, Northern Ireland, his time in the United States having drawn to a close. He took away with him a win, Saturday’s unanimous decision over a game Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., but he also took away a big question that will take some time to answer—namely, is his future at 122 pounds, or will he move up to 126?
Growing pains: Paulie Malignaggi recalls lessons learned at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn
It’s been several years since Paulie Malignaggi has called Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York, his home. But no matter what, the legendary gym in his hometown will always hold special meaning for one of the borough’s boxing legends.
The Moment: Carl Frampton vs Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.
Carl Frampton was surprised and stunned after being knocked down twice in the first round Saturday, even if he claimed he was “never really hurt” by Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.
Danny Garcia vows step up in weight means step up in performance
Danny Garcia admittedly lacked intensity and steam on his punches in two of his past three fights, even though he emerged victorious in all of them.
