Jan

Ring Ratings Update: Deontay Wilder advances in heavyweight rankings

The WBC heavyweight title bout between Bermane Stiverne and Deontay Wilder surprised fans because it went the distance. Most thought it would end in a KO, as both fighters are known for their power, but Wilder won a lopsided decision. So where does he rank now?

Nov

Jesse Hart, Felix Verdejo top Philadelphia card

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we get the details on whom middleweight Jesse Hart and lightweight Felix Verdejo will face in Philadelphia on Dec. 13.

Jan

Mikey Garcia doesn’t get ‘fireworks’ but dominates Juan Carlos Burgos

by Doug Fischer

Mikey Garcia had hoped for dynamite, but had to settle for dominance as he pounded out a lopsided decision over Juan Carlos Burgos to retain the WBO junior lightweight title on Saturday in New York City. Cuban standout Yuriorkis Gamboa could be next.

Jan

Photo gallery: Mikey Garcia-Juan Burgos, Bryant Jennings-Artur Szpilka

by The Ring

Photos from junior lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia’s unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Burgos, and heavyweight Bryant Jennings’ tenth-round TKO against Artur Szpilka in New York. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

Jan

Mikey Garcia 129.2, Juan Carlos Burgos 129

by Lem Satterfield

WBO junior lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia weighed 129.2 pounds while his challenger, respected two-time title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos weighed 129 on Friday in advance of their clash on Saturday on HBO.

Jan

Photo gallery: Mikey Garcia-Juan Carlos Burgos weigh-in

by The Ring

WBO jr. lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia and challenger Juan Carlos Burgos weighing in along with Bryant Jennings-Artur Szpilka, Sean Monaghan-Matt Vanda, and Felix Verdejo-Lauro Alcantar.

Jan

Who wins Mikey Garcia-Juan Carlos Burgos? Ask the experts

by Lem Satterfield

RingTV.com sought the opinion of 20 boxing insiders as to who might win Saturday’s junior lightweight fight between undefeated WBO beltholder Mikey Garcia and top-10 contender Juan Carlos Burgos.

Jan

Photo gallery: Mikey Garcia-Juan Carlos Burgos final press conference

by The Ring

Images from the final press conference for Saturday’s HBO Boxing After Dark card headlined by WBO jr. lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia vs. Juan Carlos Burgos. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

Jan

Juan Carlos Burgos looks to end title bout bad luck vs. Mikey Garcia

by Doug Fischer

Juan Carlos Burgos has come up short in two previous world title shots but the 26-year-old junior lightweight contender enters his WBO title bout with heavily favored Mikey Garcia on Saturday with more strength, confidence and his original trainer.

Jan

Photo gallery: Mikey Garcia-Juan Carlos Burgos media workout

by The Ring

Junior lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia and challenger Juan Carlos Burgos working out in New York City ahead of their matchup on Saturday night. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.