Iraq war veteran Vasquez on verge of joining elite company at 147 pounds
Sammy Vasquez Jr. has a dream fight he’d like to sell you. In one corner is Vasquez, an eastern Pennsylvania native of Mexican descent, and in the other is 147-pound world champion Danny Garcia, a lifelong Philadelphian of Puerto Rican ethnicity.
Barrios proves to be too long, too much for Boschiero to handle
Mario Barrios towered over Devis Boschiero in the ring in every which way Saturday night, and took a giant step forward to a 130-pound world title shot in the process.
Barrios ready to take down Boschiero, march on to bigger things
Cornermen are paid to not only train their fighters but to believe completely in their capabilities and future potential. Needless to say, trainer Bob Santos is all-in on one of his young charges, 21-year-old Mario Barrios.
Arreola vows to be in top shape when he challenges Wilder
Chris Arreola will be the first to admit he’s never been the most dedicated gym rat. But he insists he’s training like never before in advance of his battle with heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Lem’s Corner: Well-rested Wilder ready to do some damage against Arreola
Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder enjoys inactivity about as much as he does absorbing a left hook to the jaw.
Barrios preps for Boschiero knowing he’s inching closer to 130-pound title shot
By the time he enters the ring against Devis Boschiero on Saturday, Mario Barrios will have spent nearly a month developing a champion’s mentality at the Las Vegas home of two-division title winner Robert Guerrero.
Shafikov pummels unbeaten Herring, earns convincing stoppage victory
Jamel Herring hoped to neutralize 135-pound rival Denis Shafikov with his boxing ability and five-inch height advantage Saturday night. Shafikov dashed those hopes swiftly and decisively.
Herring to present tall order against Shafikov in 135-pound showdown
Jamel Herring has watched video of Denis Shafikov’s two losses, both of which came against taller, rangier opponents whose dimensions are similar to his own.
