Dec

Oleksandr Usyk looks ready for his U.S., HBO debut

Can Oleksandr Usyk, who makes his U.S. debut on Dec. 17, become a star in America? With the help of HBO, Tom Loeffler and Egis Klimas, maybe he can.

U.S. Olympians Browne, Spence excited to “fight” in pro debuts

08

Nov

U.S. Olympians Browne, Spence excited to “fight” in pro debuts

by Ryan Songalia

Marcus Browne, the light heavyweight representative on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, and Erroll Spence, the welterweight member of the squad, put the disappointing London Games in behind them as they approach their Showtime-televised pro debuts on Friday.

Jonas defeats Underwood on historic day for women’s boxing

05

Aug

Jonas defeats Underwood on historic day for women’s boxing

by The Ring

Great Britain’s Natasha Jonas defeated American Queen Underwood in the first round of the first Olympic women’s boxing tournament at the London Games on Sunday, a historic day for female boxing.

U.S. Olympians Ramirez, Gausha lose heartbreakers in round 16

03

Aug

U.S. Olympians Ramirez, Gausha lose heartbreakers in round 16

by The Ring

The U.S. Olympic boxing team’s losing streak continued at the 2012 Olympic Games on Thursday as lightweight Jose Ramirez and middleweight Terrell Gausha lost hotly contested bouts in round 16 of the tournament.

30

Jul

Browne first U.S. Olympian to lose

by The Ring

Team USA suffered its first loss of the 2012 Olympic Games on Monday when light heavyweight Marcus Browne was outpointed by Damien Hooper, who claimed a 13-11 victory in opening round action.