With Diaz sidelined by injury, Vazquez now slated to face Bone on May 28
Erick Bone challenged former world champions in his last two bouts, coming up short in both instances. He’s hoping the third time will be the charm when he battles ex-champ Miguel Vazquez on May 28.
Polish slugger Andrzej Fonfara back in action June 18 when he battles Joe Smith Jr. on NBC
Following his record-setting, all-out war against Nathan Cleverly in mid-October, Andrzej Fonfara looked like he’d need at least year of recovery time before getting back in the ring. Turns out the 175-pound contender is a pretty fast healer.
Knockout savant Beterbiev returns June 4 against Maderna on ESPN
If ever there was a boxer who embodied the cliché “some things in life are worth the wait,” it’s Artur Beterbiev.
Diaz, Vazquez to get busy on May 28 in battle of 140-pound contenders
The last time Felix Diaz was in the ring, he gave a former champion all he could handle before coming up just short. Now Diaz gets another opportunity to take down an ex-titleholder, and this time the 2008 Olympic gold medalist plans to leave no doubt.
Rances Barthelemy to make first defense of 135-pound title against ex-champ Mickey Bey on June 3
In his last fight, Rances Barthelemy became a two-time world champion by picking up a vacant 135-pound title. Now the crown's previous owner wants his hardware back.
Kanat Islam and Juan De Angel to meet May 8 in clash of explosive 154-pound prospects
If you’re a fight fan (and we know you are) and you like knockouts (and we know you do), you might consider circling May 8 on your calendar—in bright red ink.
Even as he maps out his future, 126-pound champ Gary Russell Jr. insists he’s not overlooking Patrick Hyland
Gary Russell Jr. has talked a lot recently about his plans for the future, both in and out of the ring: He wants to take on the cream of the 126-pound crop, unify the division’s titles and hang up his gloves for good, all in relatively short order.
Erislandy Lara, Charlo brothers highlight trio of 154-pound world title fights on May 21
Six of the top boxers in the loaded 154-pound division … fighting for three world titles … all on one night under one roof in Las Vegas? Talk about a jackpot for fight fans.
