Nov

Underdog Franchon Crews already champion for women in boxing

Franchon Crews will face gold medalist Claressa Shields as both women make their pro debuts on the Kovalev-Ward undercard this Saturday.

Lanardo Tyner and the value of good sparring

29

Mar

Lanardo Tyner and the value of good sparring

by Corey Erdman

To prepare for the best on fight night, stars need the best sparring partners in training camp. Lanardo Tyner is one of the guys they call.

Lucian Bute regains confidence ahead of Pascal clash

15

Jan

Lucian Bute regains confidence ahead of Pascal clash

by Corey Erdman

Following his loss to Carl Froch and struggle to beat Denis Grachev, Lucian Bute has had his doubters — including himself — but says his will to win is as strong as ever going into the biggest fight of his career.

Wilson’s hard road leads back to his hometown

20

Sep

Wilson’s hard road leads back to his hometown

by Corey Erdman

After a series of setbacks in and out of the ring, once-highly touted prospect Derrick Wilson will get another shot at contender status when he faces featherweight Robinson Castellanos on Saturday.

Porter looks to climb out of welterweight shadows against Diaz

11

Sep

Porter looks to climb out of welterweight shadows against Diaz

by Corey Erdman

Originally slated to be on the Mayweather-Alvarez undercard, Shawn Porter’s rematch with Julio Diaz will happen Thursday on Fox Sports 2, and for the brand-conscious Porter that’s a plus: “I have my own show,” he said.

Eddie Chambers and the cruiserweight conundrum

30

Jul

Eddie Chambers and the cruiserweight conundrum

by Corey Erdman

Smaller heavyweights like Eddie Chambers face mismatches in the top division, but the more appropriate cruiserweight division goes virtually unnoticed by U.S. audiences. So what’s a man to do?

He’s Got The Power: Canadian boxing hopes ride with Stevenson

08

Jun

He’s Got The Power: Canadian boxing hopes ride with Stevenson

by Corey Erdman

With a slim crop of current contenders, Adonis Stevenson’s fight this Saturday in Montreal against light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson may represent Canada’s best shot at a world title.

Spence’s pro career smooth sailing so far

01

Mar

Spence’s pro career smooth sailing so far

by Corey Erdman

U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr.’s amateur career ended on a sour note in London, but since turning pro and signing with advisor Al Haymon he sees nothing but good things ahead.

Smith finally gets his title with win over Bundrage

24

Feb

Smith finally gets his title with win over Bundrage

by Corey Erdman

Ishe Smith became the IBF junior middleweight champion on Saturday night, defeating Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage in Detroit in the headline bout of a special Showtime boxing telecast.

Banks carries the Kronk flag into the future

16

Nov

Banks carries the Kronk flag into the future

by Corey Erdman

With Emanuel Steward gone and the Kronk’s future in doubt, Johnathon Banks finds himself with a monumental responsibility in his hands, but Steward had been preparing him for it all his life.