Texas A&M beckoned, but the ring pulled Omar Figueroa Jr. harder
In another world, Omar Figueroa Jr., could have been an Aggie. In another world, he also could have been a crime fighter, or a dinosaur, we suppose, but let’s stick with the more plausible alternate-reality scenarios here.
Abner Mares helping to give L.A. youth a fighting chance
Abner Mares was one of 11 siblings who grew up in an area he called the “City of Hate.”
Andre Dirrell thankful to get title shot against James DeGale on U.S. soil
For the second time in his career, Andre Dirrell is getting a title shot against an Englishman. But on this occasion, the Flint, Michigan, native won’t have to go overseas to fight.
Omar Figueroa Jr. tackling May 9 card with friend Austin Trout
The same night Omar Figueroa Jr. fought Abner Cotto at San Antonio’s Alamodome, Austin Trout was headlining the card with his tilt against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in April 2013.
Paulie Malignaggi returning to the ring May 29 in PBC debut
With a tongue that moves almost as fast as his hands and a professorial knowledge of what it takes to pick apart another man with his fists for a living, Paulie Malignaggi has quickly distinguished himself as a fan favorite among boxing commentators.
Daniel Jacobs on closing the show in TKO victory over Caleb Truax
Daniel Jacobs is talking about reading his opponent’s face like a book, with blood and swelling in place of words. It told him that this particular story was over.
The Moment: Anthony Dirrell vs Badou Jack
Badou Jack set the tempo against Anthony Dirrell at 1:56 of the second round Friday night, when a jab to the body by “The Ripper” preceded a head-swiveling right hand three seconds later.
Badou Jack hands Anthony Dirrell his first loss in upset
With 22 knockouts in 28 fights, Anthony Dirrell came into Friday night’s fight with Badou Jack at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago with a well-deserved reputation for put-'em-to-sleep power. But for 12 rounds, the Sweden-born Jack was able to stymie Dirrell’s biggest asset and get out with a narrow majority decision to hand Dirrell the upset, and his first career loss.
