James DeGale with plenty to prove in title fight against Andre Dirrell
James DeGale is ready for Saturday’s 168-pound title fight against Andre Dirrell, boasting of improved punching power and a full recovery from surgery in December 2013.
Amir Khan keeps the faith during Ramadan
Two and a half weeks after Amir Khan takes on Chris Algieri in Brooklyn, New York, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins.
Andre Dirrell looking to flip the switch against James DeGale
On paper, this weekend’s fight between Andre Dirrell and James DeGale shapes up as a clash of southpaws. That will be true in the ring, too, at least until one of them makes the switch.
Fortuna to battle Vasquez in Brooklyn; Paulie Malignaggi out with injury
Due to an injury to Paulie Malignaggi, Javier Fortuna and Bryan Vasquez will now open the Premier Boxing Champions broadcast on Spike TV on May 29 live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, at 9 p.m. ET.
Edwin Rodriguez traded batting gloves for boxing ones
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Edwin Rodriguez’s first love was baseball. That should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. For a country of about 10 million, the Dominican has produced a wealth of baseball talent, like Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. Even some guys who didn’t play for the Boston Red Sox.
Amir Khan's British invasion was well-planned
Amir Khan was an Olympic silver medalist by the impossibly young age of 17. He was used to competing on international stages. But since turning pro in 2005, all of his fights took place in the United Kingdom. First, in his native Bolton and then, quickly, to some of the biggest venues the country had to offer.
Andre Dirrell hoping to fly high with help from former champion Chris Byrd
The union of Andre Dirrell and Chris Byrd is as natural as it seemed inevitable.
Unrelenting Robert Guerrero winning acclaim from loss to Keith Thurman
Robert Guerrero may have lost in the ring to Keith Thurman earlier this year, but he won a ton of respect outside of it for his gutsy performance.
