Former three-division champs Abner Mares and Fernando Montiel to slug it out March 12
There’s little doubt that Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter will serve fight fans a delicious main course in their much-anticipated,147-pound world title bout March 12. But first those fans will be treated to an appetizer that has the potential to be just as tasty.
Alexis Santiago to face Erik Ruiz in main event of action-packed FS1 card on February 16
Prefer your boxing served up like a sampler platter, so you can enjoy a little taste of everything? Then you might want to consider clearing your calendar on February 16.
Unbeaten 20-year-old Erickson Lubin to fight Jose De Jesus Macias on January 31 Bounce card
Rare is the day that a boxer gets a marquee bout in just his 14th professional fight—especially when said boxer’s teenage years are barely in the rearview mirror. Then again, rare is the day that a boxer as gifted as Erickson Lubin comes around.
Former U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring to risk perfect record against Luis Eduardo Flores on February 9
Jamel Herring’s 2015 was productive on a couple of different levels. He fought four times, won four times (maintaining his perfect record in the process) and got in a lot of ring work, going the distance in three of his four outings.
Omar Douglas to risk perfect record against Frank De Alba in a 130-pound rumble
If a boxer desires to graduate from prospect to legit contender, there comes a time when he must begin testing himself against like-minded competition. For Omar Douglas, that time appears to be now.
Top prospect Sammy Vasquez to risk perfect record against Aron Martinez in 147-pound clash
As a National Guard veteran who did two tours of duty in Iraq, Sammy Vasquez knows a little something about meeting difficult challenges head-on. He’s about to do just that in the biggest fight of his boxing career.
Undefeated prospects Isiah Thomas and Murat Gassiev to collide in 200-pound showdown December 18
If styles truly do make fights, then an upcoming battle of unbeaten big boys Isiah Thomas and Murat Gassiev figures to be a doozy.
Rances Barthelemy to take aim at 135-pound title when he battles Denis Shafikov on December 18
Rances Barthelemy knows the euphoria that comes with being a world champion, having claimed a 130-pound title 16 months ago. Now the undefeated Cuban is looking to experience boxing bliss again—this time at a higher weight class.
