Saturday night, undefeated Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) puts his undefeated record and WBA welterweight world title on the line against Argentine slugger Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KOs) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. With a quality main event that promises to be a major test for both fighters, the under card features three world title match ups, two U.S. … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – October 11, 2013
Jessie Vargas (22-0, 9 KO’s) vs. Ray Narh (26-3, 21 KO’s) – Las Vegas, NV Headlining the Solo Boxeo Tecate card, the undefeated welterweight prospect has been in with some solid, experienced veterans. Vargas has beaten the likes of Vivian Harris, Lanardo Tyner, Josesito Lopez, Steve Forbes and most recently beat undefeated Wale Omotoso to win the WBC Continental Americas … [Read more...]
ShoBox: Gary Russell Jr. headlines “Night of the Olympians”
Friday Night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr. (20-0, 12 KO’s) will look to keep his undefeated record in tact when he meets Mexico’s Roberto Castaneda (20-2-1, 15 KO’s). The scheduled 10 rounder will be the main event on Golden Boy Promotions “Night of the Olympians” card, which also features five of the United States … [Read more...]
Olympians Strike Gold: Four U.S.Boxers sign with Al Haymon
by James McGrady Despite being part of one of the worst Olympics outings in American boxing history, six of the United States fighters found a silver lining in their Olympic cloud. Terrell Gausha, Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Breazeale, Jamel Herring, Marcus Browne, and Rau’shee Warren have all signed contracts with powerhouse advisor Al Haymon. This is a huge opportunity … [Read more...]
Where Are They Now? – The U.S. 2008 Olympic Team
by Dafydd Thomas It's been two years since the disappointment of the young U.S. Olympic boxing team. Two years of excuses, re-building, and hopefully, development. To celebrate independence day, or put a downer on things, here's a before and after shot of the U.S Olympic team, to find out if the fighters are finally matching up to the expectations and pre-Olympic … [Read more...]