Smith stops Fonfara for shocking first-round upset
Prior to Saturday night, Andrzej Fonfara appeared well on his way to a lucrative rematch with 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson. All that stood in his way was Joe Smith Jr., a 26-year-old from Long Island, New York, who was a construction worker by day and had never set foot in a ring against anyone the caliber of Fonfara.
Lem’s Corner: Orlando resident Lubin to fight in honor of victims of nightclub massacre
A native of Orlando, Florida, Erickson Lubin will enter the ring with a heavy heart Saturday night when he faces Daniel Sandoval in Chicago.
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.
Erickson Lubin hammers out dominating victory over Jose De Jesus Macias
Erickson Lubin failed to record his fifth straight knockout Sunday night in his native Florida. It was just about the only negative thing you can say about the 20-year-old’s performance.
Erickson Lubin expecting another short night of work against Jose De Jesus Macias
If USA Boxing had its way, unbeaten 154-pound prospect Erickson Lubin would be preparing to compete in this summer’s Rio Olympics instead of fighting Jose De Jesus Macias on Sunday night.
As his onetime teachers can attest, Erickson Lubin brings more to the ring than just his iron fists
With 10 knockouts in 13 career fights, Erickson Lubin clearly possesses the physical tools required to succeed in the ring. Not to be overlooked, though, is Lubin’s mental acumen—the dude is a natural problem solver. Just ask one of his former math instructors.
Top prospect Erickson Lubin showing star power heading into first bout as headliner
Erickson Lubin was a high school senior when he signed a professional boxing contract on his 18th birthday. The Orlando, Florida, native debuted the next month with a 35-second knockout … followed six weeks later by a 61-second stoppage … followed 34 days later by yet another first-round KO.
Unbeaten 20-year-old Erickson Lubin to fight Jose De Jesus Macias on January 31 Bounce card
Rare is the day that a boxer gets a marquee bout in just his 14th professional fight—especially when said boxer’s teenage years are barely in the rearview mirror. Then again, rare is the day that a boxer as gifted as Erickson Lubin comes around.
