Texas A&M beckoned, but the ring pulled Omar Figueroa Jr. harder
In another world, Omar Figueroa Jr., could have been an Aggie. In another world, he also could have been a crime fighter, or a dinosaur, we suppose, but let’s stick with the more plausible alternate-reality scenarios here.
Abner Mares helping to give L.A. youth a fighting chance
Abner Mares was one of 11 siblings who grew up in an area he called the “City of Hate.”
Omar Figueroa Jr. tackling May 9 card with friend Austin Trout
The same night Omar Figueroa Jr. fought Abner Cotto at San Antonio’s Alamodome, Austin Trout was headlining the card with his tilt against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in April 2013.
Brothers Andre, Anthony Dirrell content to stay in separate corners
Andre and Anthony Dirrell both fight at 168 pounds, and each brother could soon possess a world title at that weight. But boxing fans will likely never learn which Dirrell would win a scrap between the siblings.
Amir Khan pounds bottle. Literally.
That protein shake never had a chance.
Omar Figueroa Jr. shows off his muscle—and his muscle car
It was a little pony car when it debuted, but with something brutal lurking under the hood. Wait, that sounds familiar.
Motorcycle accident fails to KO Anthony Dirrell
Anthony Dirrell thought his health problems were behind him. On May 11, 2012, he was nearly four years removed from winning his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and in discussions to fight for a 168-pound world championship.
Fight songs: Daniel Jacobs talks up the tunes that get him ready for the ring
Daniel Jacobs is a friendly dude in an unfriendly sport. But in his line of work, a laid-back demeanor can get you laid out.
