Coming off his first defeat, Galarza faces stiff test against ex-champ Smith
It’s a tactic that’s been used pretty much since the birth of boxing: An undefeated fighter suffers his first loss and selects a creampuff opponent to rebuild his confidence and get himself back on the winning track.
Ramirez rises from canvas, scores seventh-round knockout of Watts
The ages, dimensions and professional records of Eddie Ramirez and Kevin Watts were nearly identical entering their 142-pound clash Tuesday night. But it didn’t take long for Ramirez to separate himself with his power and an overwhelming, double-fisted body attack.
Galarza thriving in the ring after overcoming childhood heartache
At an age when many children are playing video games and becoming involved in youth sports, Frank Galarza had already endured life-altering tragedies.
As the bad blood boils over, Jacobs and Mora ready for rematch
Usually when fighters engage in a war of words, it’s nothing more than hype to help sell a fight. In the case of Daniel Jacobs and Sergio Mora, the vitriol is very real.
Power punchers Easter, Commey locked and loaded for 135-pound title fight
The paths of Robert Easter Jr. and Richard Commey are converging after originating in different parts of the world, but only one fighter will be able to continue on his way with an unblemished record and a world championship.
Even after all the ups and downs, Mora's passion for boxing remains unwavering
Sergio Mora has experienced the exhilaration of winning a world championship, but he’s also been on the opposite end of that emotional spectrum during his 16-year professional career.
Jacobs making most of second lease on life—in and out of the ring
Daniel Jacobs’ professional career was cruising along in mid-2010, when he was 20-0 with 17 KOs and about to fight for his first world title. Then the harsh realities of life punched him square in the face.
Easter returns to his roots to train for title fight with Commey
To prepare for his first shot at a world championship, Robert Easter Jr. brought everything back to where it all began.
