Former champ Antonio Tarver looking for standout performance from Amir Khan
Amir Khan has won a world title at 140 pounds and gained international fame, but former 175-pound champion Antonio Tarver says there is pressure on the talented Brit to look sensational when he takes on Chris Algieri on Friday night.
Amir Khan gets the hype going in his native Great Britain
It's been a good few weeks already for British fight fans following Premier Boxing Champions, with Jamie McDonnell's narrow win over Tomoki Kameda on May 9 in Hidalgo, Texas, and James DeGale's unanimous decision over Andre Dirrell on May 23 in Boston. Now it's down to one of the country's most popular fighters to try to bring a third win in less than a month back to the United Kingdom.
Josesito Lopez on the mend after hand surgery, eyeing November comeback
While Premier Boxing Champions returns to Southern California on June 6 when Robert Guerrero takes on Aron Martinez at Carson’s StubHub Center, one of SoCal’s own fighters will be working on the comeback trail.
New trainer has Chris Algieri focused on exposing flaws of Amir Khan
After getting knocked to the canvas six times in his last bout and exiting the ring with his first professional loss, Chris Algieri is looking to re-establish himself Friday night under a new trainer and fighting at a career-high 147 pounds.
Get up close and personal with Amir Khan on Spike TV's Fight Week
Ever want to know what it's like after camp breaks but before a fighter gets in the ring? Other than "so hungry until weigh-in day," we mean? Spike TV aims to find out.
Andre Dirrell still feeling like a champ after losing to James DeGale
After coming up short Saturday in his second attempt at a 168-pound world title, Andre Dirrell was still a winner when he arrived home Sunday.
Amir Khan tours the States for his Greatest Hits
Amir Khan is Bolton born and bred, but when it comes time for him to name his Greatest Hits, the Brit picked three fights that happened in the United States. From one boxing capital in New York to the other in Las Vegas, Khan charts first his conquest (fine, Khanquest) of America and then, inevitably, to his ascension as one of the biggest stars of the sport.
The Moment: Andre Dirrell vs James DeGale
When James DeGale’s booming left hand sent Andre Dirrell to the canvas with 25 seconds remaining in the second round, followed 16 seconds later by a second knockdown, the Englishman established The Moment in Saturday’s 168-pound title bout.
