The prominent train of thought was that Shawn Porter would be a stylistic nightmare for Andre Berto ahead of their crossroad clash. Those opinions were validated as Porter mauled and battered Berto, coming out on top over the faded ex-champ. Things got ugly early as both fighters got bloodied up by accidental headbutts caused by the hard charging Porter and Berto’s inability … [Read more...]
Russell Rocks, Stops Gonzalez To Win WBC Belt
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada-- Few active fighters have been as maligned on their road to a championship as the 26-year-old Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs). But all of that talk about being spoon fed a series of soft touches in spotlight squashes has to end with his fourth round TKO over veteran defending WBC featherweight champ Jhonny Gonzalez (57-9, 48 KOs) Saturday … [Read more...]
20 Contenders to watch in 2015: Part 3
by Eric Duran Every year new champions are crowned, current champions are dethroned and many questions hang over of the head of contenders. A contender can be a champion but not necessarily the best in the division. A contender can be a former prospect ready to make the jump to the next level. In some cases, a contender is a former champ looking to make one last … [Read more...]
Khan Shines in Main Event of Star-Heavy Showtime Card
Live Recap of Bouts on Showtime's Televised Card Charlo vs Bottai Charlo impressively stops Bottai Jermall Charlo makes Lenny Bottai do the “stanky leg” stops him in 3 in a IBF Jr. Middleweight elimination bout. Charlo steadily worming his jab to begin round 1. Not much action as both fighters in a feeling out process. Charlo scores with a 3-punch … [Read more...]
Andrade-Charlo Off 12/13 Showtime Card
It appears that one of the more intriguing bouts on a boxing-heavy December 13 won't be taking place after all. According to Boxingscene, WBO junior middleweight champ Demetrius Andrade (21-0, 14KOs) will not be defending his title against Jermell Charlo (24-0, 11KOs) as the co-feature to the Showtime Amir Khan-Devon Alexander main event at the MGM Grand in Las … [Read more...]