Apr

Ruben Villa: ‘I’m pretty sure me and Shakur Stevenson will fight again’

Unbeaten featherweight Ruben Villa looks to renew his rivalry with fellow prospect Shakur Stevenson but until then, he’ll face Marlon Olea on Saturday.

06

Apr

Brian Custer’s greatest stand

by Joseph Santoliquito

The greatest scare in Brian Custer’s life became his greatest challenge, when the Showtime Boxing analyst learned he had prostate cancer in 2013.

Petr Petrov will make most of a late invitation to fight Ivan Baranchyk

08

Mar

Petr Petrov will make most of a late invitation to fight Ivan Baranchyk

by Joseph Santoliquito

Petr Petrov didn’t hesitate after the call came in earlier this week. When Anthony Yigit, the opponent for undefeated 140-pounder...

Liam Smith is likely next for Sadam Ali, according to trainer

02

Mar

Liam Smith is likely next for Sadam Ali, according to trainer

by Joseph Santoliquito

BROOKLYN, New York – It looks as if the next opponent for WBO junior middleweight titleholder Sadam Ali (26-1, 14 knockouts)...

Ray Robinson’s will to win echoes his struggle to survive

15

Feb

Ray Robinson’s will to win echoes his struggle to survive

by Joseph Santoliquito

It comes to him sporadically, when his arms are dead tired from pounding on the heavy bag, when he’s watching...

A renewed Danny Garcia sees ‘easy’ Thurman rematch beyond Rios

15

Feb

A renewed Danny Garcia sees ‘easy’ Thurman rematch beyond Rios

by Joseph Santoliquito

PHILADELPHIA — There was a little something different about the way he looked, the way he hit the punching bag,...

Daniel Franco’s indomitable spirit, positive attitude earns BWAA Courage Award

13

Feb

Daniel Franco’s indomitable spirit, positive attitude earns BWAA Courage Award

by Joseph Santoliquito

Because of his indomitable spirit in the face of his nightmarish ordeal, Daniel Franco was named the winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America’s 2017 Bill Crawford Courage Award.