Wilder starts slow, finishes strong with fifth-round TKO of Washington
Deontay Wilder didn’t come out with his usual ferocity early on against Gerald Washington, but it didn’t take the champ long to end things once he got rolling.
Amid similarities, Harrison, Hurd looking for ‘legacy’ win in 154-pound title bout
The parallels between Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurd are many. Maybe not quite to the dimensions of the Abraham Lincoln-John F. Kennedy commonalities, but certainly enough to make for an intriguing 154-pound world title fight.
Nguyen gains upset with stoppage of 130-pound prospect Flores
Dat Nguyen was looking for an opportunity to make a breakthrough, and he came into Miguel Flores’ hometown and seized it in a powerful way.
Broner, Granados ready to get reacquainted in 147-pound showdown
Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados have spent plenty of time together in the ring, but it’s never really counted until now.
Jermall Charlo vacates 154-pound title; Harrison, Hurd to vie for championship
Both Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurd were already on the verge of fulfilling their goal of fighting for a world championship leading up to their 154-pound showdown next week. Thanks to Jermall Charlo, that opportunity is now staring them in the face.
Easter powers his way past Cruz, retains 135-pound world championship
Robert Easter Jr. didn’t get the knockout he was seeking against Luis Cruz, but he was no less dominant defending his world title in front of a hometown crowd.
Collazo gains the upper hand against Vasquez with devastating knockout
With one right hook, former world champion Luis Collazo recharged his career and delivered a second straight setback to Sammy Vasquez Jr.
Frampton soaring to superstardom after overcoming wobbly U.S. debut
Carl Frampton didn’t exactly take America by storm in his U.S. debut, but a shaky showing in that fight actually helped launch him to the top of the boxing world.
