Young guns such as Davis, Spence packing old-school toughness in rise to top
There is a youth movement in boxing, spearheaded by a group of champions and contenders who are showing old-school grit and a willingness to go anywhere and fight anyone to get to the top.
12 Rounds With … Artur Szpilka
It’s been nearly 18 months since Artur Szpilka came up short against Deontay Wilder in his first attempt to become the first Polish heavyweight champion—and now the powerful southpaw is ready to resume that pursuit.
12 Rounds With … Adam Kownacki
It’s taken unbeaten heavyweight prospect Adam Kownacki several years to work his way up the rankings—and now he’s in position to make a major statement.
Stevenson anchors strong showings by southpaws in recent world title bouts
With young guns Gervonta Davis, Gary Russell Jr. and Errol Spence Jr. now sitting atop their respective divisions, Adonis Stevenson has some company when it comes to left-handed world titleholders.
Former champion Rios ready to get back in business against Herrera after long layoff
Brandon Rios hasn’t fought in 19 months, but the former world champion vows to deliver his usual crowd-pleasing brand of ferocity in his return to the ring.
12 Rounds With … Mario Barrios
After soaring up the rankings at 130 pounds, unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios is now competing at 140, but that hasn’t slowed his pursuit of a world title.
12 Rounds With … Andrzej Fonfara
Andrzej Fonfara has come a long way from his native Poland in pursuit of a world title, and now the exciting 175-pound contender is getting his second shot at the top.
The PBC Hot List
Here’s a list of some of PBC's top rising stars. Boxers on this list have been on a hot streak, like a slugger in baseball on a hitting streak or a running back in football who keeps posting 100-yard rushing games. Other than alphabetical, they’re not ranked in any particular order. We’ll leave that to you—the reader.
