There are very few fighters that fought in the ring and had an impact like former 5 division world champion Sugar Ray Leonard. He was the face of the sport and was involved in some of the biggest events the sport has seen, having fought and beat all-time greats Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler. In this “On The Continue Reading...
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YORDENIS UGAS DEFEATS MANNY PACQUIAO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
5 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Sun, 22 August 2021, 12:08LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone bright on the biggest of stages. A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the great Manny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Continue Reading...
Al Bernstein: “Manny Pacquiao is jumping from the frying pan against Thurman into the fire with Errol Spence!”
3 Submitted by Jenna J on Fri, 06 August 2021, 01:02Boxing commentator and Hall Of Famer, Al Bernstein has been ringside for some of the biggest match ups that boxing has seen. He has called the fights of today’s most popular fighters including Floyd Mayweather, Tyson Fury and Manny Pacquiao and has seen many of the all-time greats in the sport come and go during his time as a broadcaster. Continue Reading...
Al Bernstein: “Can Deontay Wilder win the Tyson Fury fight? Yes, because if he can land a great right hand, he can knock anybody down and out!”
7 Submitted by Jenna J on Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:16Hall of Fame boxing commentator, Al Bernstein, has worked in the sport for over 30 years and is one of the most well known and knowledgeable figures in the sport. He has seen many fighters from the start of their careers to their finish and has been ringside for some of the biggest match ups in boxing history. Bernstein, who Continue Reading...
MANNY PACQUIAO & ERROL SPENCE JR. SQUARE OFF IN BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
2 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Sun, 11 July 2021, 19:55LAS VEGAS (July 8, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao takes on undefeated unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. in a blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. Continue Reading...
JERMALL CHARLO DEFEATS TOUGH CHALLENGER JUAN MONTIEL OVER 12 ROUNDS, RETAINS HIS WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT BELT
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Sun, 20 June 2021, 22:30HOUSTON (June 20, 2021) – Undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo successfully defended his title with a unanimous decision near shutout victory over courageous challenger Juan Montiel in an action-packed night of boxing Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch action from the 11th round HERE: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1406462442612342787?s=20 “I Continue Reading...
TYSON FURY VS. DEONTAY WILDER III: QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF THEIR JULY 24TH SHOWDOWN
5 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Wed, 16 June 2021, 22:21LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2021) – WBC Heavyweight World Champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury and former longtime heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder squared off for a long and intense face-to-face stare down Tuesday in Los Angeles at a press conference to preview their highly anticipated third world title showdown taking place Saturday, July 24 from T-Mobile Arena Continue Reading...
Demetrius Andrade: “I did everything I had to do to fight Canelo. If you are the best, then just fight the best!”
4 Submitted by Jenna J on Fri, 04 June 2021, 22:02Demetrius Andrade is the undefeated WBO middleweight champion of the world and has held titles in two weight divisions. While Andrade has had success in the ring, he has not had the same when it comes to getting the biggest names in the sport to face him. The one name he has targeted the most and for the longest, has Continue Reading...
Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul officially face off as Jake Paul steals the show and Mayweather’s hat
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Thu, 06 May 2021, 22:24MIAMI, FL. (May 6, 2021) – All-time boxing great and 2020 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Floyd “Money” Mayweather and social media sensation Logan “The Maverick” Paul met face-to-face Thursday at a media event to preview their special exhibition match that headlines a SHOWTIME PPV event on Sunday, June 6. The event is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Fanmio and Continue Reading...
RISING WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER JARON “BOOTS” ENNIS SCORES SENSATIONAL SIXTH-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER SERGEY LIPINETS
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Tue, 13 April 2021, 02:01UNCASVILLE, Conn. – April 10, 2021 – Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis aced the toughest test of his professional career with a sensational sixth-round knockout win over former world champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Continue Reading...
Floyd Schofield Jr: “I’m going to be one of the greatest boxers of all time!”
5 Submitted by Jenna J on Mon, 29 March 2021, 18:00The boxing world is always on the look out for the next big star. Like all sports, the greats of the game have their moment in the sun and then retire when their career is done, making way for the next generation of fighters to take their place. The latest edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio features guest interviews Continue Reading...
Christy Martin: “It would be a very big mistake for Claressa Shields to fight Laila Ali because Laila would bust her ass!”
4 Submitted by Jenna J on Tue, 29 December 2020, 20:41Christy Martin fought to a record of 49-7-3 (32KOs) during a career that spanned 23 years. She won world championship belts and was one of the biggest names in women’s boxing, along with Laila Ali at that time. Now, the most notable name in women’s boxing is Claressa Shields. She’s is a two time Olympic gold medalist and has captured Continue Reading...
Christy Martin: “I couldn’t find rounds to give Roy Jones because he didn’t really want to fight Mike Tyson”
20 Submitted by Jenna J on Wed, 23 December 2020, 01:25Former world champion and 2020 International boxing hall of fame inductee Christy Martin was known throughout her career for her grit and determination in the boxing ring. She gained fame in the mid 90’s fighting on Mike Tyson PPV event undercards, often providing fans with some of the best and most exciting fights of the card. Outside of the ring Continue Reading...
Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz highlights boxing’s big return schedule featuring 8 world title fights!
3 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Thu, 23 July 2020, 21:36NEW YORK – July 22, 2020 – SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions announced today a lineup of nine live boxing events featuring 18 undefeated fighters, nine world champions, and eight world championship fights including one world title unification bout. The schedule comprises 22 critical matchups from bantamweight to heavyweight and features some of the biggest stars in the sport Continue Reading...
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION & LEGENDARY TRAINER ROGER MAYWEATHER PASSES AWAY AT AGE 58
3 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Wed, 18 March 2020, 01:57LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2020) – Floyd Mayweather, along with the boxing world, mourns the death today of his uncle, former world champion and legendary trainer Roger Mayweather, after a long battle with diabetes. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roger Mayweather was a two-division boxing world champion, winning world titles at super featherweight and super lightweight while earning 59 wins Continue Reading...
Tyson Fury topples Deontay Wilder in seven rounds to capture WBC Heavyweight Crown
2 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Tue, 25 February 2020, 02:46LAS VEGAS (February 22, 2020) – Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury defeated Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder by seventh-round stoppage to capture the WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night headlining a historic mega PPV event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “A big shout out to Deontay Wilder,” said Fury. “He came here tonight and he manned up Continue Reading...
JEISON ROSARIO SCORES A SHOCKING UPSET OVER JULIAN WILLIAMS TO CAPTURE IBO, WBA & IBF SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLES
3 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Mon, 20 January 2020, 10:29PHILADELPHIA (January 19, 2020) – Jeison Rosario captured the WBA and IBF Super Welterweight World titles with a shocking fifth round stoppage of hometown favorite Julian “J-Rock” Williams Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. “As soon as I stepped into the ring, I knew he Continue Reading...
GERVONTA DAVIS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S TITLE FIGHT
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Wed, 25 December 2019, 12:05ATLANTA (December 23, 2019) – Boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis kicked off Fight Week working out in front of the Atlanta media and the city’s eager boxing fans in a public workout at the Atlanta Sports Complex on Monday night. Baltimore’s two-time Super Featherweight world champion Davis takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, an Olympic gold medalist Continue Reading...
JERMELL CHARLO STOPS TONY HARRISON TO RECLAIM WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN SENSATIONAL REMATCH
2 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Sun, 22 December 2019, 12:12ONTARIO, Calif. (December 21, 2019) – Jermell Charlo reclaimed the WBC Super Welterweight Championship from Tony Harrison with a blistering stoppage at 2:08 of the 11th round in a FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif. Charlo (33-1, 17 KOs) lost the title to Harrison (28-3, 21 KOs) by unanimous decision Continue Reading...
TONY HARRISON VS. JERMELL CHARLO II: FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S WORLD TITLE FIGHT
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Fri, 20 December 2019, 01:00ONTARIO, Calif. (December 19, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony “Superbad” Harrison and former world champion Jermell Charlo continued their war of words Thursday at the final press conference before they rematch this Saturday, December 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The press conference also featured Continue Reading...
Errol Spence gets narrow decision win over Shawn Porter in a thrilling fight. Benavidez stops Dirrell
0 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Sun, 29 September 2019, 11:54LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2019) – Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (26-0, 21 KOs) unified the IBF and WBC Welterweight World Titles Saturday night against two-time champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (30-3-1,17 KOs) in an action packed main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. “It feels good to win,” said Spence. “This is a Continue Reading...
ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. SHAWN PORTER: QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD THE SEPTEMBER 28TH WELTERWEIGHT TITLE UNIFICATION
2 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Wed, 14 August 2019, 01:47LOS ANGELES (August 13, 2019) – IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and WBC Welterweight World Champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter went face to face Tuesday in Los Angeles at a press conference to preview their 147-pound championship unification that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on Saturday, September 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Also in Continue Reading...
ADAM KOWNACKI DECISIONS CHRIS ARREOLA IN A RECORD SETTING HEAVYWEIGHT SLUG FEST
3 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Mon, 05 August 2019, 02:49BROOKLYN (August 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki (20-0, 15 KOs) earned a unanimous decision over Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (38-6-1, 33 KOs) in an all-action brawl in front of his hometown fans that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. Continue Reading...
Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter is on. The Highly-Anticipated 147-Pound Title Unification battle set to happen on September 28th
1 Submitted by Kevin Howard on Tue, 23 July 2019, 20:43LOS ANGELES (July 20, 2019) – Welterweight world champions collide when IBF Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. clashes with WBC Champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter in a massive 147-pound title unification match headlining a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View on Saturday, September 28 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The co-feature of the evening will pit WBC Super Continue Reading...
John Scully: “I think in a rematch Tyson Fury would beat Deontay Wilder even easier!”
3 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sun, 14 July 2019, 23:33I recently had a chance to speak with former Light heavyweight contender and current trainer, ‘Iceman’ John Scully to discuss all the latest news going on in the sport. Besides training former world champions like Chad Dawson, Scully has worked with ESPN as an analyst and is one of the most respected people in the sport. In part 1 of Continue Reading...