Omar Figueroa Jr. to put unbeaten record on the line against Antonio DeMarco in 140-pound showdown
Many boxers who decide to jump up in weight after a lengthy stint at a lower division do so cautiously—say with a couple of low-risk fights against no-name opponents. Omar Figueroa Jr. has opted for the exact opposite approach.
Jermell Charlo remains perfect with dominating TKO victory over Joachim Alcine
Jermell Charlo has let it be known that he intends to turn his hometown of Houston into a kind of boxing mecca. If he’s looking to advance his efforts with some marketing material, all he needs to do is blast out highlights of his performance Saturday night in the Space City.
Jermall Charlo to make first defense of 154-pound title November 28 against Wilky Campfort
The last man who dared enter the ring against Jermall Charlo did so with a championship in hand and an abundance of confidence. Less than four rounds later, said man exited the ring with neither his title nor much of his dignity.
Erislandy Lara to put 154-pound title on the line against ex-champ Jan Zaveck on November 25
Erislandy Lara is a Cuban defector who epitomizes his nickname—“The American Dream”—as much as anyone in boxing. So it’s only fitting that Lara’s next title defense would be staged the day before Thanksgiving—and in his adopted hometown.
Kevin Bizier to meet Fredrick Lawson in a clash of 147-pound title hopefuls
Boxers who have fought exclusively in their home country usually pick a soft opponent when they finally decide to ply their trade in a foreign land. Apparently, Kevin Bizier never got such a memo—or simply ignored it.
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. and Karim Guerfi to square off in a battle of 118-pound contenders
Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. made his American debut in July, and it was memorable in more ways than one.
Rising 175-pound contender Edwin Rodriguez to battle unbeaten Michael Seals on November 13
It doesn’t take but a quick glance at Edwin Rodriguez’s bona fides to realize the Dominican Republic native is a skilled boxer.
Unbeaten contender Jermell Charlo headlines Halloween night card against ex-champ Joachim Alcine
Earlier this month, Jermall Charlo kept his perfect record intact and captured his first world title by ravaging veteran 154-pound champ Cornelius Bundrage via a vicious third-round technical knockout.
