Sugar Ray Leonard on the importance of boxing on prime-time network TV
During his career, and after, Sugar Ray Leonard has had a long history with big-time fights on prime-time network television. In this first in a series of videos and personal posts from Leonard, he gives us his initial thoughts on what it means for boxing’s return to the national spotlight.
Celebrating Black History Month: Archie Moore
A gregarious gentleman who loved food to the point where he would sometimes have trouble making weight, Archie Moore fought for 27 years, racking up 219 fights in the process. Moore turned pro a year after Joe Louis did. His second-to-last fight came against Muhammad Ali. “The Old Mongoose,” indeed.
Greatest Hits: John Molina Jr. counts down his three biggest fights
The power-punching John Molina Jr. generates such fireworks in the ring, the guy is like a human Roman candle. Prior to his March 7 clash with Adrien Broner on the debut Premier Boxing Champions card on NBC, Molina reflects on what he considers to be his three biggest fights:
Robert Guerrero goes to war with his father, Ruben, in his corner
Each Tuesday, we’ll share with you the ins and outs of camp life for PBC fighters as they get set for their epic battles. We’ll do this by talking to the men who prepare them: their trainers.
Laila Ali joins PBC on NBC team
Laila Ali, the daughter of legendary fighter Muhammad Ali and a three-time champion in her own right, will bring her lifetime of ringside experience to Premier Boxing Champions’ NBC broadcast team.
Sakio Bika hits the road almost as hard as he hits his opponents
He calls himself “The Scorpion,” but for Sakio Bika, “The Road Warrior” might be a more fitting handle.
Danny 'Swift' Garcia is the champ—he can't do his eyebrows
Danny "Swift" Garcia loves his fans, even when they rag on his eyebrows. Watch the champ give big ups to all his haters and a pair of gloves to a true fan as he and his father/trainer, Angel, sit down to catch up on their social media.
The grape gadfly: Andre Berto takes a break from camp with a trip to wine country
It's not all blood, sweat, toil and tears. Everyone needs a minute to refresh the mind, refresh the body and refresh the palate.
