PBC fighters reflect on their Olympic experiences
Competing for one’s country at the Olympics is one of the greatest honors an athlete can achieve. With the Rio Summer Games getting underway this weekend, some of PBC’s Olympic veterans shared their own memories and offered advice to this year’s athletes.
Spence to face Bundu in 147-pound title eliminator on August 21
At this time four years ago, Errol Spence Jr. was preparing for a trip to London to compete in the Olympics. A month from now, Spence will be competing in a world title eliminator at the close of this year's Olympics.
Lem’s Corner: 175-pound champ Adonis Stevenson eyes winner of Edwin Rodriguez-Thomas Williams Jr. clash
When Edwin Rodriguez and Thomas Williams Jr. collide Saturday at the StubHub Center in Carson, California (Fox, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT), there won’t be a world title up for grabs. There could be, however, in the winner’s next fight.
Errol Spence Jr. puts on a clinic in impressive fifth-round stoppage of Chris Algieri
Heading into his 147-pound showdown against Errol Spence Jr., Chris Algieri claimed that his undefeated opponent had been coddled and would “feel my power early.” Algieri’s trainer John David Jackson took it a step further, stating that Spence had been “spoon-fed his opponents” leading up to Saturday’s clash.
Errol Spence Jr. acknowledges Chris Algieri's skills, but insists he'll deliver another dominating effort
Errol Spence Jr. has been hearing for weeks that Saturday’s fight against Chris Algieri will be his toughest challenge to date. The 147-pound contender agrees—but only to a point.
Highly touted knockout artist Errol Spence Jr. ready to make his move in a loaded 147-pound division
Over the past year, many of the biggest names in boxing have sung the praises of Errol Spence Jr., even going so far as predicting he’ll be the eventual heir apparent to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what is a stacked 147-pound division.
Despite fighting in Chris Algieri’s backyard, Errol Spence Jr. will have a lot of support in Brooklyn bout
When Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring April 16, the 147-pound contender will have plenty of familiar faces in his corner at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Errol Spence Jr. aims to become first fighter to stop former champ Chris Algieri
Back in November 2014, Chris Algieri suffered through a nightmare of an evening against Manny Pacquiao, getting dropped six times in an ugly 12-round loss. Next month, rising star Errol Spence Jr. will be looking to deliver a similar beatdown to Algieri.
