Timothy Bradley hires Teddy Atlas as new trainer
It’s been an eventful two weeks for Timothy Bradley Jr. Last week, the Cathedral City boxer parted ways with longtime trainer Joel Diaz, just two days before Top Rank promotions went public about...
View ArticleTeddy Atlas will train Timothy Bradley for Brandon Rios bout
Timothy Bradley has pegged Teddy Atlas to train him for the Brandon Rios fight. (Photo: Chris Farina, Top Rank) Teddy Atlas is dusting off his towel and spit bucket. The ESPN analyst will return to...
View ArticleTimothy Bradley not convinced Floyd Mayweather is done
An intense Timothy Bradley Jr. stares down a smiling Manny Pacquiao at the weigh-in for their fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At right Bradley’s trainer Joel Diaz has a couple words for Pacquiao....
View ArticleRandy Caballero to defend title on Nov. 21
Coachella native Randy Caballero will put his IBF world title on the line Nov. 21 in Las Vegas. Coachella boxing champion Randy Caballero will fight in Las Vegas on Nov. 21 as part of the undercard...
View ArticleViktor Postol believes anyone counting him out is making big mistake
Matthysse, left, and Postol, right, will battle for the vacant WBC belt. (Hogan Photos) Heading into Saturday’s WBC junior welterweight title fight on HBO, all the buzz is surrounding Lucas Matthysse,...
View ArticleViktor Postol stuns Lucas Matthysse with 10th round KO to claim WBC title
Viktor Postol celebrates after knocking out Lucas Matthysse to win the WBC title. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) CARSON, Calif. — The last time Lucas Matthysse found himself in the squared circle...
View ArticleBrian Viloria feels Roman Gonzalez is intimidated heading into flyweight...
Brian Viloria believes he has what it takes to spring the upset. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The little guys are finally taking center stage. It just took longer than expected. Brian Viloria will challenge...
View ArticlePound-for-pound best: Roman Gonzalez stops Brian Viloria in nine rounds
Roman Gonzalez, left, improved to 44-0 with a knockout of Brian Viloria. (Al Bello, Getty Images) NEW YORK — After Floyd Mayweather retired last month, Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez was crowned the...
View ArticleLuis Ortiz-Bryant Jennings Dec. 19 on HBO; Nicholas Walters-Jason Sosa in...
Bryant Jennings (pictured) and Luis Ortiz will square off in an intriguing heavyweight matchup on Dec. 19. (Frank Franklin, AP) An intriguing heavyweight matchup has been made for HBO’s Dec. 19 “Boxing...
View ArticleFrankie Gomez to return to ring at Fantasy Springs
Frankie Gomez turned pro in 2010, after a legendary amateur boxing career that had the likes of Oscar De La Hoya saying he’d one day be a world champion. Frankie Gomez (right) lands a right to Vernon...
View ArticleDierry Jean plans to honor late brother with upset of Terence Crawford
Dierry Jean believes the pain of his brother’s death will fuel him to upset of Terence Crawford. (Mikey Williams, Top Rank) OMAHA, Neb. — It all started with a chance encounter. Dierry Jean was 18 and...
View ArticleTerence Crawford makes case for Manny Pacquiao fight with TKO 10 of Dierry Jean
Terence Crawford, right, reacts during a WBO junior welterweight title fight against Dierry Jean, left, after referee Tony Weeks stopped the fight in the 10th round. (Photo: Chris Machian, AP) OMAHA,...
View ArticleTim Bradley-Brandon Rios winner could fight Canelo Alvarez next, Bob Arum says
The winner of Timothy Bradley vs. Brandon Rios could get a big assignment. (Chris Farina, Top Rank) OMAHA, Neb. — The Tim Bradley-Brandon Rios fight on Nov. 7 might have more than just a title at...
View ArticleTim Bradley a 'whole different animal' versus Brandon Rios
Teddy Atlas trains Timothy Bradley Jr. during a media day workout at Bradley’s gym in Indio on Wednesday. Bradley will fight Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios on Nov. 7 for the Bradley’s WBO Welterweight...
View ArticleTimothy Bradley confident, ready for Brandon Rios
From left, Robert Garcia, trainer of Brandon Rios look at the scale after Rios weigh in over the limit of 147 at 147.2 pounds. Rios had an hour to shed the extra .2 and was successful on his second...
View ArticleFollow live coverage of Tim Bradley, Brandon Rios fight
At left, Timothy Bradley Jr. weighs in at 146 pounds and is under the 147 limit as a welterweight. His opponent, Brandon Rios was over the weight limit at 147.2 pounds and will have to try to shed the...
View ArticleTim Bradley knocks out Brandon Rios
LAS VEGAS — Brandon Rios entered Saturday’s fight with Timothy Bradley weighing 170 pounds only a day after registering...
View ArticleRoman Gonzalez-Juan Francisco Estrada rematch targeted for mid-year on HBO
Roman Gonzalez is headed for a unification bout with Juan Francisco Estrada in the summer. (Al Bello, Getty Images) LAS VEGAS — The best fighter in the world is going to stay active. Roman Gonzalez...
View ArticleHBO pay-per-view czar Mark Taffet honored by N.J. Boxing Hall of Fame
Mark Taffet, second from right, poses with, from left, Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman and Lennox Lewis. (Photo: HBO) By any measure, 2015 has been an exceptional year for Mark Taffet. In May, HBO’s...
View ArticleCanelo Álvarez defeats Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision
Mexico’s Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in dark trunks fights against Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto at the Mandalay Bay on November 21, 2015. Alvarez won the fight in 12 rounds. Mexico’s Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in...
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