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

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

Jerry Belmontes seeks the KO vs. Abner Cotto on Thursday

by Doug Fischer

Jerry Belmontes looks to rebound from his split-decision loss to WBC lightweight beltholder Omar Figueroa Jr. by beating Abner Cotto in their crossroads bout in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Thursday. The bout tops a “Golden Boy Live!” telecast on Fox Sports 1.

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.

Jun

Ricky Burns talks Dejan Zlaticanin, Omar Figueroa, Crawford-Gamboa

by Doug Fischer

Critics poured scorn on Ricky Burns following a trio of poor performances against Jose Gonzalez, Raymundo Beltran and Terence Crawford, but the Scottish star looks to bounce back with new coach Tony Sims on Friday when he meets the unbeaten Dejan Zlaticanin in Glasgow.

Jun

Omar Figueroa Jr. to face Daniel Estrada

by Lem Satterfield

A deal has been reached for WBC lightweight titleholder Omar Figueroa to defend against Daniel Estrada on a date and at a location to be determined, according to WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.

Apr

Ring Ratings Update: Thurman, Porter climb welterweight rankings

by Doug Fischer

No less than 18 RING-rated fighters were in action over the past two weeks, including RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and two young welterweight standouts, Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter, who advanced in the 147-pound rankings.