The Ring magazine ratings reviewed: junior welterweight
The Ring first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925. Almost a century later, it’s no exaggeration to claim that these...
read moreHector Garcia wins the WBA junior lightweight title on Figueroa-Lipinets undercard
Last February, on two weeks’ notice, Hector Garcia was given a chance no one really thought he would succeed in....
read moreAdrien Broner and Omar Figueroa to clash on August 20 in crossroads bout
Former world titlists Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Omar “Panterita” Figueroa will clash in a 12-round junior welterweight showdown headlining...
read moreProps to Batyr Akhmedov, who admits rust could impact him Saturday night
Former amateur standout Batyr Akhmedov will face ex IBF junior lightweight titlist Algenis Mendez in an intriguing-looking 12-round junior welterweight...
read moreJesus Ramos punishes Esteban Garcia to second round KO win
The Ramos family started the evening off the same way they'd hope to end it: with a win. Jesus Ramos, the...
read moreShakhram Giyasov: ‘My goal is to conquer the junior welterweight division’
Undefeated junior welterweight prospect Shakhram Giyasov might have fewer than 10 fights under his belt but he has ambitious, immediate goals.
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag (Golovkin-Derevyanchenko, Spence-Porter, new IBHOF ballot)
GGG IS IN VERY TOUGH VS. DEREVYANCHENKO Hey Doug, What's good? So on point the You (Porter) vs Breadman (Spence) comparison. But don't underestimate your...
read moreThe Travelin’ Man goes to Spence-Porter: Part Two
In Part Two of Lee Groves’ latest journal entry, the ‘Travelin’ Man’ breaks down Errol Spence Jr.-Shawn Porter and its pay-per-view and network undercard.
read moreBatyr Akhmedov survives scare to knock out Ismael Barroso in nine
Junior welterweight contender Batyr Akhmedov overcame a knockdown to stop former world title challenger Ismael Barroso of Venezuela in the...
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