Lo Greco, Elegele understand the sense of urgency heading into critical clash
As 31-year-olds in a 147-pound weight class stacked with young talent, Phil Lo Greco and Joseph Elegele are trying to remain relevant while realizing that time is of the essence.
Showdown between sluggers Provodnikov, Molina has explosive potential
When Ruslan Provodnikov and John Molina Jr. meet in the ring Saturday night, expect the action to go from boxing to brawling in a hurry.
Elegele piling up the wins thanks in large part to prodigious power
Unbeaten 154-pound prospect Erickson Lubin has flattened 10 of the 14 opponents he’s faced since turning pro shortly after his 18th birthday, so “The Hammer” knows a thing or two about concussive power. And he knows stablemate and fellow southpaw Joseph Elegele possesses it in spades.
Lem’s Corner: Stevenson sees a lot of himself in confident challenger Williams
Champion Adonis Stevenson understands the motivation of challenger Thomas Williams Jr. entering their upcoming clash. He was in a similar position as the underdog before capturing his 175-pound title against fellow left-hander Chad Dawson three years ago.
Lo Greco back in the groove after nearly hanging up his gloves
Phil Lo Greco was unbeaten through 25 fights and seemed like he was on his way to a possible title shot, but one loss nearly ended his boxing career.
Molina still fighting with passion as he prepares for fisticuffs against Provodnikov
John Molina Jr. got a late start in boxing, but he’s packed a lot of punches into the time he’s spent in the ring.
Cherry, Rhodes look to get back on winning track on June 28
There are many ways to put together a thrilling boxing match. One that’s often overlooked: Match two talented fighters who are desperate to rebound from stinging defeats—and desperate to avoid losing back-to-back fights for the first time in their careers.
Heavyweight champion Wilder reflects on the legacy of Muhammad Ali
Winning a heavyweight title was a dream come true for Deontay Wilder. Doing it on Muhammad Ali’s birthday made it even more special.