Don’t wait! Order #ThurmanBarrios on FOX Sports PPV: https://pbcham.ps/ThurmanBarrios-5 Renowned trainer Ronnie Shields joins The PBC Podcast and gives updates on Jermall Charlo, David Morrell Jr. and much more. Plus, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal break down Saturday night’s entire stacked FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view featuring Keith Thurman against Mario Barrios in what promises
Month: February 2022
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to make history in an epic battle for Taylor’s undisputed Lightweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday April 30, live worldwide on DAZN. (photos by Ed Mulholland) Years in the making, the biggest fight ever in women’s boxing between the pound-for-pound #1 and #2
Posted on 01/31/2022 By: Sean Crose The boxing world was shocked last spring when lightweight Felix Verdejo was charged with the absolutely brutal murder of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz and her unborn child in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez’ family had told authorities that she had planned to meet Verdejo to tell him she was pregnant with their
How did a 28-year-old find himself at the center of the boxing world promoting the likes of Claressa Shields, Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook and Josh Taylor in a single month? Ben Shalom’s young career as a boxing promoter has traveled a long way in a short amount of time. Shalom seized an opportunity when
Opinion We ask a panel of experts what they think of Sergio Martinez fighting on at his age Darren BarkerFought MartínezWhat a fantastic career he’s had, he achieved so much in the game. It is strange seeing him continue. He’s obviously got his reasons but what’s the goal? He’s won enough titles. My gut’s saying
Issue • News • Premium Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Chris Jenkins tells Elliot Worsell about a truly bizarre encounter IF someone had told you in August 2017 that Namibia’s Julius Indongo would, come 2022, be returning to the UK – the scene of his career-best win – to fight Wales’ Chris Jenkins as a fighter 1-4
Jake Paul has been a key factor in getting a fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano signed and sealed for April 30 at Madison Square Garden, as Serrano is signed with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. He was a guest on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and talked about getting that deal over the
New year. New calendar. New hopes and dreams for 2022. And in keeping with this season of renewal, my aim this week is to rattle off a list of the things I most want to see – or those that I most intend to do – by the time the year ends in 334 days.
Posted on 02/01/2022 By: Hans Themistode Although Canelo Alvarez has enjoyed his recent time off, the Mexican superstar is closing in on making a selection for his next ring appearance. As first reported by Mike Coppinger of ESPN, Alvarez is reviewing several offers. First, the pound-for-pound star was reportedly offered a one-fight deal by PBC’s
Editor’s letter • Issue • Premium Frank Warren makes a ginormous play to stage the Tyson Fury versus Dillian Whyte fight THE 69-year-old Hall of Fame promoter who this time last year was recovering from coronavirus has started 2022 in somewhat better fettle. Last week, Frank Warren secured the rights to host the heavyweight championship
Issue • Opinion • Premium Steve Lott made his mark in boxing history but is too often forgotten, writes Jack Hirsch JANUARY 17 was designated Martin Luther King day in the United States. It was also a day that had been eagerly anticipated by fans of actress Betty White, who in the end fell a
The youngest of the Tszyu boxing family is set to embark on his pro journey. Nikita Tszyu will make his pro debut in grand fashion, headlining a March 2 Fox Sports Australia show live from Brisbane Convention Centre in Brisbane, Australia. The event was formally announced Wednesday (local time), along with a lineup that includes
Posted on 02/01/2022 By: Hans Themistode Shakur Stevenson is anxious to get his hands on more gold. Following his 10th round stoppage victory over former WBO super featherweight champion Jamel Herring in October of 2021, the 24-year-old former Olympic silver medalist nabbed his second world title in as many weight classes. With his newly won
3:58 PM ET Associated Press Floyd Mayweather Jr. is ready to put The Money into NASCAR. The long-delayed debut of The Money Team Racing team is set for the Daytona 500 later this month, with Kaz Grala as the driver. The team secured sponsorship from sunglass company Pit Viper and Grala will drive the No.
The undercard for Katie Taylor’s historic April 30th clash with Amanda Serrano is starting to come together, as Matchroom has announced a second undisputed title fight between super middleweight champions Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Elin Cederroos. Crews-Dezurn (7-1, 2 KO) and Cederroos (12-3, 5 KO) were supposed to meet on a Triller card last year, but
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We visit a boxing club helping with the changing attitudes towards LGBTQ+ in Britain. Meet Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing Club, who were created as a safe space for athletes who wanted a judgement free boxing experience in a sport that might not have been so accepting in the past. We talk to founders and members about
The WBC put Dillian Whyte on the clock Tuesday. Four days after Frank Warren submitted a whopping winning bid of $41,025,000 to earn the right to co-promote a Tyson Fury-Dillian Whyte WBC heavyweight title fight along with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc., handlers for the two British boxers were informed by the WBC that they