Tony Harrison halts Antwone Smith in two rounds
Tony “Superbad” Harrison ran his knockout streak to nine with a systematic and brutal dismantling of Antwone Smith that led to a second-round TKO in the main event of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” at the Grand Ballroom in the MGM Grand.
read moreTony Harrison: ‘Knocking people out is my high’
Emanuel Steward-protege Tony Harrison, who will be featured on tonight’s edition of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights,” says he’s driven by his biggest pleasure in life: rendering other people unconscious.
read moreIevgen Khytrov returns in 10-rounder on March 6
Fighting in his very first 10-round bout, middleweight Ievgen Khytrov returns to action on ESPN2’s ‘Friday Night Fights’ on March 6.
read moreIf Wilder beats Liakhovich, Mitchell-Arreola winner could be next
Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder could be on a collision course with the winner of a Sept. 6 bout between Seth Mitchell and Chris Arreola if he defeats Sergei Liakhovich on Friday.
read moreJermall Charlo looks to catch up to his twin with ShoBox appearance
Jermall Charlo, a 14-0 junior middleweight prospect, is looking to gain ground on his slightly more advanced twin, Jermell, a 21-0 standout in the same division, by looking sharp against fringe contender Antwone Smith on Friday’s edition of ShoBox: The New Generation.
read moreLem’s latest: Mosley mulls Mundine
Shane Mosley, who turns 42 in September, could face Anthony Mundine in October.
read moreLem’s latest: Boytsov signs with Sauerland
Unbeaten Russian heavyweight Denis Boytsov has signed with Germany’s Sauerland Events, and is being targeted for a bout in the fall.
read moreSchaefer confirms: Russell Jr. returns on Aug. 9
Unbeaten featherweight Gary Russell Jr. will be back in action on the Aug. 9 card featuring heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Sergei Liakhovich.
read moreWilder-Liakhovich headed to Indio
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder, who is 28-0 with as many knockouts, will meet the veteran Sergei Liakhovich at The Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, Calif., on Aug. 9.
read moreCampillo-Kovalev on NBC’s Fight Night, Sept. 21
Gabriel Campillo will face Sergey Kovalev in the main event of NBC Sports’ Fight Night series on Sept. 21.
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