Jones Jr. dominates and stops Gunn (video)
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 18, 2017, 6:47 a.m.

Delaware boxing fans came out in force to get a glimpse of former multi-champion Roy Jones Jr. in the twilight of his career, and the 48-year old ring legend thrilled his many supporters by coming out victorious. Jones, 65-9, 47 KOs, scored an 8th round TKO of traveling tough ...

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Peterson/Broner are tonight’s betting favorites
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 18, 2017, 3:44 a.m.

Former 140lb world champion Lamont Peterson is a -335 favorite to dethrone WBA interim welterweight champion David Avanesyan tonight at the Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Avanesyan backers can get +275.

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Anthony Joshua happy to get U.S. visa as Wladimir Klitschko looms
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 17, 2017, 12:52 p.m.

Anthony Joshua remains on course to realise his ambition of fighting in Las Vegas, having finally secured a United States visa despite his previous drugs conviction. The IBF heavyweight champion, who is scheduled to fight Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, had been in doubt about his chances ...

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Roy Jones, Bobby Gunn make weight
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 17, 2017, 6:46 a.m.

Bobby Gunn 197.4 vs Roy Jones Jr. 199
Kanat Islam 154.2 vs Robson Assis 154.6
Frank De Alba 130.2 vs German Meraz 129
Joey Tiberi, Jr. 136 vs Bryan Timmons 138.2

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Thurman warns Garcia: "I'm an elite fighter! You ain't fought a real Welterweight!"
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 17, 2017, 3:05 a.m.

Keith Thurman has taunted Danny Garcia ahead of their much anticipated WBC and WBA ‘Super’ World Title unification showdown on March 4th insisting: “You ain’t fought a real Welterweight!” Garcia embarks on his second year in the 147 lbs division with Thurman undoubtedly his toughest test up at ...

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Adrien Broner, Adrian Granados - Face Off at Final Presser
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 16, 2017, 5:21 p.m.

Four-division world champion Adrien Broner and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Saturday, February 18 live on Showtime from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.

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Bellew wants Haye stoppage
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 16, 2017, 2:01 p.m.

WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has revealed he will stay at heavyweight after March 4 but only if he defeats David Haye at The O2 Arena in London. The 33 year-old, gearing up for the biggest challenge of his life - is a huge underdog to pull off ...

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Jermall Charlo vacates, Harrison vs. Hurd is now for the belt
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 16, 2017, 11:31 a.m.

Jermall Charlo vacated his 154 world title today, so the Tony Harrison - Jarrett Hurd bout on the Feb. 25 Wilder-Washington PBC on Fox card, which was originally a title eliminator, will now be for the vacant belt.

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WBA has not approved heavyweight interim title fight Solis vs Charr
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 16, 2017, 6:14 a.m.

The World Boxing Association wants to clarify that has not approved any new interim title fight. Therefore the fight between Odlanier Solis and Manuel Charr will not have a WBA interim heavyweight title at stake. The contest between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko was approved for the WBA ...

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Washington: “I have to beat Wilder twice before Joshua, Klitschko or Haye, reveals”
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 16, 2017, 3:09 a.m.

WBC heavyweight title challenger Gerald Washington says a rematch clause in the contract he signed to face Deontay Wilder could mean another meeting in the summer. Should ‘El Gallo Negro’ manage to pull off a shock in Birmingham, Alabama on February 25, Washington will be thrust straight back ...

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