This Week in Boxing History: April 24-30
This week in boxing history, PBC celebrates a three-division titleholder, recalls the crowning of a super middleweight champion, highlights a title defense by “The Hitman,” marvels at a Knockout of the Year and honors a blood-stained Fight of the Year.
Lara makes quick work of Foreman, defends title with fourth-round KO
“The American Dream” turned out to be an absolute nightmare for former champion Yuri Foreman on Friday night.
Anthony Dirrell eager to punch his way back to the top of 168-pound division
Anthony Dirrell has a date to check out the competition this weekend, but he has some business of his own to attend to first.
PBC Jabs touches gloves with Dirrell and Davis, previews 2017’s fight schedule
As PBC Jabs opens the new year, host Jordan Hardy chats with former 168-pound champion Anthony Dirrell, visits with 130-pound title challenger Gervonta Davis and looks at our 2017 schedule of fights.
12 Rounds With ... Anthony Dirrell
When your grandfather is a lifelong friend and former sparring partner of Muhammad Ali, odds are you’re going to develop more than a passing interest in the sport of boxing. Such was the case for Anthony Dirrell.
Lara returning to action January 13 with title defense against Foreman
The last time Erislandy Lara fought in Miami, he needed less than 10 minutes to defend his 154-pound world championship. The slick-boxing Cuban will look to make a similarly swift statement when he returns to South Beach in a month.
Anthony Dirrell wastes no time in taking out overmatched Caleb Truax
Anthony Dirrell entered Friday’s 169-pound clash with Caleb Truax two fights removed from being dethroned as a champion. It didn’t take long for the 31-year-old to prove he’s still worthy of wearing the crown—and prove it he did in a big way.
Brothers in arms: Andre and Anthony Dirrell refuse to rest until both are kings of the ring
Long ago, Leon “Bumper” Lawson made two predictions about his grandsons, Andre and Anthony Dirrell: that they would become top amateur fighters and, one day, world champions. The brothers made good on the former prophecy and are working doggedly to bring the latter to reality—and soon.
