Boxing Gossip with Leann Perez – 4/2/2015
Check out Leann Perez’s “Boxing Gossip,” news and notes breakdown for Thursday, April 4, 2015.
Editorials
Boxing on TV: April 2015 Preview
Boxing springs into the month of April providing four straight weeks of exciting fights. Check out all of the details and fight info.
Takeaways from Showtime’s Weekend of Action
Lou Catalano discusses Gary Russell Jr.'s victory over Jhonny Gonzalez as well as notes from the other two televised bouts on Showtime.
What’s Next for Gary Russell Jr.?
After a statement victory over Jhonny Gonzalez, Alex McLeish explores what's next for Gary Russell Jr.
After the Demolition of Dan, What’s Next for Kell Brook?
Now that the long-awaited homecoming of Kell Brook is a thing of the past, talk has swiftly turned to whom he will face next, and with a Welterweight division full of lucrative names, he is more than ready to face the best.
Klitschko vs. Jennings: At 39, Still No Sign of Father Time for Dr. Steelhammer
It’s safe to say that most 39 year olds are preparing for the inevitable nightmare that is turning 40, watching their toes disappear behind their increasingly rotund belly. However, for Wladimir Klitschko, he is clearly the exception to the rule.
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov: 3 Keys to Victory for ‘The Machine’
The boxing world is anxiously anticipating the return of “The Machine,” Lucas Matthysse (36-3-0, 34 KOs) as he goes up against the “Siberian Rocky,” Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3-0, 17 KOs) on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Check out Zuri Lopez's three keys to victory for Matthysse.
Flashback Friday | Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor: Thunder and Lightning
Tony Calcara recounts the legendary first fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Meldrick Taylor.
Staff Predictions | Kell Brook vs. Jo Jo Dan
Saturday, March 28, 2015 live on Showtime at 6:15 pm, EST from the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England, Kell Brook (33-0, 22 KOs) makes his first world title defense against No. 1 challenger, Jo Jo Dan (34-2, 18 KOs).
Staff Predictions | Gonzalez vs. Russell Jr. & Charlo vs. Martirosyan
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Showtime presents a world-class doubleheader, featuring Featherweight world champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs) defending his 126-pound title against lightning fast up-and-comer, Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14 KOs) in the main event.
Video | Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Are You Ready?
Undefeated Floyd Mayweather fights longtime rival Manny Pacquiao in a Welterweight World Championship Unification Bout live on Pay-Per-View on Saturday, May 2nd.
Gonzalez vs. Russell Jr.: A Perfect Case of Boxer Against Brawler
After a routine confidence builder just three months ago, Featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr. takes a massive jump up in class for the second time in his career to face hard hitting WBC king, Jhonny Gonzalez in Las Vegas this Saturday night.
Charlo vs. Martirosyan: What’s on the Line?
Despite the fact that this Saturday’s fight between Super Welterweights Jermell Charlo (25-0-0, 11 KOs) and Vanes Martirosyan (35-1-1, 21 KOs) is not a “title eliminator,” it’s very possible that the winner will receive a title-shot by the end of 2015.
Flashback Friday | Bernard Hopkins vs. Felix Trinidad
After a series of hijackings and attacks on the homeland forced the bout between Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad to be rescheduled, the two squared off on Saturday, September 29, 2001. Read on as Tony Calcara recalls the Middleweight unification bout between two ring legends.
Top 3 Irish Fighters in Boxing
Round By Round Boxing wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day by bringing you a list of our top-three Irish fighters in the sport of boxing today.