The Ring Magazine Ratings Reviewed: Featherweight
The Ring Magazine first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925 and 95 years later they’re still going strong. It is...
read moreGary Russell Jr.-Kiko Martinez set for May 18, co-feature to Deontay Wilder-Dominic Breazeale
Gary Russell Jr., the WBC featherweight titleholder, will return to action against former world champion Kiko Martinez.
read moreVasyl Lomachenko claims world title in third pro bout
After going 1-1 in his first two pro fights, Vasyl Lomachenko went a long way toward validating the high expectations placed on him with a majority-decision victory over Gary Russell Jr.
read moreBroner vs. Rodriguez; Russell Jr vs. Ruiz
Adrien Broner’s third-round KO of Martin Rodriguez, Gary Russell Jr stops Heriberto Ruiz in one. Photos by Craig Bennett.
read moreBits & Pieces: Russell Jr.’s opponent named
Golden Boy Promotions put on a fight card (in association with Mayweather Promotions) in Las Vegas this weekend, as John Molina stopped Mickey Bey in the final round of their 10-round main event. Mark E. Ortega gathered news and notes during the course of the evening.
read moreHopkins calls Murat ‘dangerous’
“I keep saying ‘I’m different’ because it is true and I’m going to prove it once again on July 13,” said 48-year-old Bernard Hopkins, referring to his upcoming fight with Karo Murat, who is 19 years younger.
read moreQ&A: Harrison avoids streets, draws local fans, national interest
Only a few years after being released from prison for armed robbery, Dusty Harrison’s father and trainer, Buddy Harrison, started his son shadowboxing while he was still in diapers.
read moreLem’s latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero
Golden Boy Promotions CEO plans to sign several Olympic boxers prior to their pro debuts, but questions the relationship of AIBA, amateur boxing’s governing body, with professional boxing.
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