Aug

Shawn Porter weighs 146.75, Kell Brook 146.5 for IBF title bout

Welterweight beltholder Shawn Porter had to strip down to do it but he weighed in at 146.75 pounds at Friday’s weigh-in for his IBF title defense against British challenger Kell Brook, who weighed 146.5. Porter-Brook headlines Saturday’s Showtime tripleheader in Carson, Calif.

Aug

Showtime Sports to live stream Shawn Porter-Kell Brook weigh-in

by Doug Fischer

Showtime Sports will offer a live stream of today’s weigh-in for the Shawn Porter-Kell Brook IBF welterweight title bout, beginning at 1 p.m. PT/ 4 p.m. ET. The stream is available YouTube, Ustream, sports.sho.com/live.

Aug

Daniel Estrada motivated by tragedy to beat Omar Figueroa jr.

by Doug Fischer

Daniel Estrada carries the dying wish of his sister into his challenge to WBC lightweight titleholder Omar Figueroa Jr. on Saturday. The Mexico City native lost his sister and one of his nieces to a car accident two weeks ago and has dedicated the fight to their memory.

Aug

Daniel Estrada taps Juan Manuel Marquez for Omar Figueroa bout

by Lem Satterfield

Daniel Estrada isn’t taking Saturday’s challenge of WBC lightweight titlist Omar Figueroa lightly. In preparation, he’s enlisted the aid of Mexican icon Juan Manuel Marquez and Nacho Beristain.

Aug

Omar Figueroa fighting for family vs. Daniel Estrada

by Lem Satterfield

Omar Figueroa’s recent changes in training have been all about family. This Saturday, he defends his WBC lightweight belt against Daniel Estrada.

Aug

Deontay Wilder on Shawn Porter-Kell Brook card

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder is now part of the Showtime tripleheader on August 16 against a fighter to be determined.

Jul

Porter-Brook, Bika-Dirrell, Figueroa-Estrada tripleheader on August 16

by Lem Satterfield

Titles and closure are up for grabs when Showtime broadcasts an August 16 tripleheader with Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook in its main event.

Jul

Lem’s latest: Porter-Brook tripleheader; Broner, Matthysse return

by Lem Satterfield

The Shawn Porter-Kell Brook IBF welterweight title bout on Aug. 16 will head up a Showtime tripleheader that includes the WBC 168-pound titleholder Sakio Bika’s rematch with Anthony Dirrell and WBC lightweight beltholder Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Daniel Estrada.