Dec

RING Ratings Update: A new heavyweight in town

Luis Ortiz busted his way into THE RING’s heavyweight ratings with seventh-round knockout of Bryant Jennings on Saturday.

Billy Joe Saunders gets it done against Andy Lee: Weekend Review

21

Dec

Billy Joe Saunders gets it done against Andy Lee: Weekend Review

by Michael Rosenthal

Billy Joe Saunders’ performance against Andy Lee on Saturday night was more solid than spectacular but also a big step in the new middleweight titleholder’s career.

21

Dec

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share thoughts on heavyweight standout Luis Ortiz’s impressive stoppage of Bryant Jennings, the controversial Walters-Sosa decision, Lee-Saunders, and much more in this week’s Monday mailbag.

Photo gallery: Luis Ortiz vs. Bryant Jennings

20

Dec

Photo gallery: Luis Ortiz vs. Bryant Jennings

by The Ring

Action shots from Luis Ortiz vs. Bryant Jennings, Nicholas Walters vs. Jason Sosa and other bouts featured in Saturday’s card in Verona, N.Y.

Undercard report: Walters-Sosa ends in shocking draw

19

Dec

Undercard report: Walters-Sosa ends in shocking draw

by Doug Fischer

There was lots of action on the Luis Ortiz-Bryant Jennings undercard, but the most shocking result was the disputed 10-round draw between Nicholas Walters and Jason Sosa.

18

Dec

The Ken Hershman Era comes to a close

by Coyote Duran

Before Peter Nelson takes the reins of HBO’s boxing broadcast division, the Ken Hershman regime has one last show to offer on Saturday.

Weigh-in results: Bryant Jennings 229.5, Luis Ortiz 239

18

Dec

Weigh-in results: Bryant Jennings 229.5, Luis Ortiz 239

by Coyote Duran

The weigh-ins are complete for the next edition of ‘HBO Boxing After Dark’ featuring Bryant Jennings vs. Luis Ortiz.

Jason Sosa pre-Walters: ‘I can get inside that reach and do damage’

17

Dec

Jason Sosa pre-Walters: ‘I can get inside that reach and do damage’

by Joseph Santoliquito

Jason Sosa is known for his knockout power but says he’ll do more than just bang against No. 1-rated featherweight Nicholas Walters on Saturday.

Yuriorkis Gamboa wants date with the Axe Man

04

Sep

Yuriorkis Gamboa wants date with the Axe Man

by Michael Woods

Yuriorkis Gamboa recently fell (several times) against Terence Crawford but still showed he’s world-class. Now he wants former featherweight titleholder Nicholas Walters.