Garcia preps for Philly tune-up; 147-pound rivals respond in PBC Jabs
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy takes a look at 147-pound champion Danny Garcia’s upcoming fight in his hometown of Philadelphia, and division rivals Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr. weigh in on the non-title bout.
Garcia returning home to Philadelphia for November 12 clash with Vargas
Danny Garcia has accomplished a lot in the last six years, including knocking off eight former world champions and earning titles in two weight classes. One thing he hasn’t done? Fight in his beloved hometown of Philadelphia. That’s about to change.
Lem’s Corner: Lara ready ‘right now’ for Golovkin, Canelo
Erislandy Lara has made four successful defenses of his 154-pound world title, and the 33-year-old native of Cuba is eager to add to that number as he attempts to fulfill a goal of unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Lem's Corner: Deontay Wilder takes cues from an ex-sparring partner as he preps for Alexander Povetkin
Deontay Wilder spent his 27th birthday in training camp as the primary sparring partner for then heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to help prep Klitschko for his unanimous decision over Mariusz Wach in November 2012.
As Danny Garcia recovers, the newly crowned 147-pound champ mulls his next move
Right after Danny Garcia won his unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero on Saturday night in Los Angeles, Guerrero was adamant he wanted a rematch.
Danny Garcia overcomes Robert Guerrero's inspired effort to claim 147-pound world title
For five rounds, Robert Guerrero looked like a fighter who was younger, hungrier and sharper than Danny Garcia. After that, Garcia showed why he’s an undefeated world champion who dominated the 140-pound ranks, then made the right decision to move up.
Danny Garcia, Robert Guerrero check off final box before 147-pound title fight
Danny Garcia held world titles at 140 pounds from early 2012 right up until June. That’s when it became clear that the two catchweight fights he’d most recently contested weren’t an aberration, but rather steps on the path to 147.
Angel Garcia, Ruben Guerrero exchange words before their sons exchange punches
From the moment the fight between Danny Garcia and Robert Guerrero was announced, everyone knew this was coming.
