Celebrating Black History Month: Sugar Ray Leonard
Of all the greats of an incredibly deep talent pool in the 1980s, Sugar Ray Leonard stood above them all. With wins over Roberto Duran, Wilfred Benitez, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler, Leonard reigned as the king of the 147-pound division—not to mention the titles he held at 154, 160, 168 and 175 pounds.
Learn the story behind Mares’ signature walkout bandana
One of the coolest walkout fashion statements in all of boxing is the haunting half-skull bandana Abner Mares dons each time he heads to the ring. But the bandana carries much deeper meaning beyond just an intimidating look.
Kenny Albert named blow-by-blow announcer for PBC fights on NBCSN
Versatile sports broadcaster Kenny Albert will work as the blow-by-blow announcer for select Premier Boxing Champions shows on NBC Sports Network, and will be teamed with analyst Sugar Ray Leonard.
Premier Boxing Champions fights airing on CBS beginning April 4
The Premier Boxing Champions series continues to come out swinging, announcing a multiyear partnership with CBS, which will televise up to eight live fights in 2015. The PBC, created for TV by Haymon Boxing, debuts on CBS on April 4 with 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson, one of boxing’s hardest hitters, battling former 168-pound champ Sakio Bika.
Danny 'Swift' Garcia does NBA All-Star Weekend like a boss
NBA All-Star Weekend in New York City wasn't just about the luminaries of the hardwood. Plenty of celebrities were on hand to witness Russell Westbrook power the Western Conference to a 163-158 win, thanks to his 41 points. The all-star crowd included President Bill Clinton, Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Arianna Grande, Ne-Yo and Premier Boxing Champions 140-pounder Danny "Swift" Garcia.
Fatherhood driving Quillin to seek greater heights
On August 24, the day after Joaquin Enriquez Quillin was born, his father, Peter Quillin, posted a photo of the newborn's left hand clutching his dad's right forefinger.
Celebrating Black History Month: Joe Gans
His nickname was the “Old Master,” but Joe Gans is best known for breaking new ground. In 1902, Gans became boxing’s first African-American world champion when he claimed the 135-pound title, which he defended through 1908.
Lopez ready for some home cookin'
Josesito Lopez calls himself the “Riverside Rocky,” a populist hero of California’s Inland Empire. Now he gets to see just how much the home crowd loves him when he takes on Andre Berto on March 13, in the first Premier Boxing Championship card on Spike TV.
