Mar

Alexis Rocha stops Blair Cobbs in nine entertaining rounds

LOS ANGELES – Alexis Rocha scored the biggest win of his six-year pro career, dropping and stopping unbeaten Blair Cobbs...

May

Arreola weighs half pound lighter than Stiverne, both under 240 pounds

by Doug Fischer

Chris Arreola weighed half a pound lighter than Bermane Stiverne at Friday’s weigh-in for thier rematch and WBC heavyweight title bout. Arreola, who has come in as heavy as the 250-pound range for past important bouts, weighed 239. Stiverne, who won their first bout by unanimous decision, weighed 239.5.

Mar

ESPN airing Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola II is a boon to boxing

by Doug Fischer

The most significant storyline in the Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola rematch might be the network that will air it live – ESPN. The global cable giant’s involvement in world-class boxing could have a far-reaching and positive impact on the sport.