Lara plans to shed ‘boring’ label by flexing his muscles against Foreman
As is the case in most sports, defense wins championships in boxing. Unfortunately, defense usually doesn’t win you many style points with fans and media—something Erislandy Lara knows all too well.
DeGale willing to go great lengths in defense of 168-pound crown
James DeGale took no short cuts to reach the top of the 168-pound division. And he’s shown no hesitation to travel even farther to stay there.
As he pursues his first world title, Davis will be fighting for more than just himself
When Gervonta Davis makes the walk from the locker room to the ring for his first world title fight, he’ll be surrounded by several supporters. Many will be visible. A few will not.
Pedraza plans to put his versatility to good use in title defense against Davis
Jose Pedraza’s crowning achievement was exactly that: a one-sided unanimous decision over Andrey Klimov for a vacant 130-pound world title—a fight in which the “Sniper” displayed volatile ambidexterity.
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 leaving nothing to chance against Foreman after past disappointments
It's no secret that Erislandy Lara is a gifted boxer—sometimes a little too gifted.
12 Rounds With ... Gervonta Davis
Gervonta Davis is a three-time national Silver Gloves champion, a 2012 national Golden Gloves champion, an undefeated professional on the verge of his first world title fight and the protégé of one of boxing’s greatest fighters. First and foremost, though, Davis is a survivor.
Mares regains his groove, takes 126-pound title from Cuellar
Abner Mares promised to stick to his game plan against Jesus Cuellar after abandoning it in his last bout. Not only did he stay the course, he showed all his skills in doing so as he became a world champion for the fourth time.
