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...

Nov

Charlo to dedicate Dec. 10 fight to former cut man

by Mitch Abramson

Jermall Charlo said he plans to dedicate his 154-pound title defense against Julian Williams Dec. 10 to his former cut man Todd Harlib, who died earlier this week.

Oct

Schaefer returns with Dec. 10 Haymon show

by Mitch Abramson

Richard Schaefer is back after his split with Golden Boy and will co-promote a Dec. 10 card with Al Haymon’s fingerprints, though he says he’s not just tied to Haymon.

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.

May

ESPN will stream Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola final presser

by Doug Fischer

Today’s final press conference for the Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola heavyweight rematch at USC campus in Los Angeles, the site of Saturday’s anticipated WBC world title bout, will be streamed live on ESPN.com/Boxing. The presser begins at 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET.

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.