Boxing Gossip with Leann Perez – 2/24/15
Check out Leann Perez’s “Boxing Gossip,” news and notes breakdown for Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
News
GH3 Promotions’ Douglas, Odom and Lopez to Appear on ShoBox on March 13
On Friday night, March 13, at the Space at Westbury in Westbury, New York, three undefeated fighters in the GH3 Promotional stable will all be in action as part of a nationally televised quadruple header on ShoBox: The New Generation.
HBO Sports President Ken Hershman to Be in Attendance at O2 Arena
Tyson Fury’s chances of facing Wladimir Klitschko in the UK this summer have been handed a major boost with HBO Sports president Ken Hershman set to be in attendance for his fight this Saturday night.
Audio | Stephen A. Smith Show: Dan Rafael Interview on Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight
Steven A. Smith interviews ESPN Boxing Insider Dan Rafael about the recent announcement of a Mega fight between the two Pound-for-Pound kings of boxing Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao scheduled for May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.
Video | WCB: Kovalev vs. Pascal Preview
Don't miss World Championship Boxing, Sergey Kovalev vs. Jean Pascal LIVE! Saturday, March 14th at 9:45PM ET, only on HBO.
DiBella Stacks the Garcia vs. Peterson Undercard with NYC Flavor
Lou DiBella and Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark hosted a luncheon at the famous Junior's Cheesecake in Brooklyn to announce the undercard of the Premier Boxing Champions card to be held on April 11, 2015, airing live on NBC at 8:30pm, EST.
Lucas Matthysse vs. Ruslan Provodnikov: Head-to-Toe Breakdown
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) will square off against “The Siberian Rocky,” Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) live from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY.
True Grit: Both Fighters Won in Monte Carlo
Lou Catalano takes a look at Gennady Golovkin's victory over Martin Murray this past Saturday on HBO. Golovkin showed his skill, while Murray showed tremendous heart.
Interview | Omar Figueroa Only Sees Riches Ahead as He Moves to 140 and Will Fight on CBS
Omar Figueroa Jr. (24-0-1, 18 KOs), the hard hitting former lightweight world champion is making his return to the ring against former two-time world champion, Ricky Burns (37-4-1, 11 KOs) as part of the Premier Boxing Champion series in Hidalgo, Texas. The fight will be airing live on CBS on Saturday afternoon, May 9.
Beyond the Punch: Why the Brain Delivers the Real Knockout
It takes an awful lot to be a professional boxer - more than mere mortals like us will ever have.
Amir Khan: Mayweather Taking Easy Route By Fighting Pacquiao
The fight everyone has been waiting for is finally coming to fruition. Everyone except Amir Khan.
Photo Gallery | Phoenix Fight Night: Santibanes vs. Hogue
Saturday, February 21, 2015, Bout Maker Boxing Promotions hosted a fight card from Phoenix, AZ.
What’s next for Gennady Golovkin?
After Gennady Golovkin scored his 19th consecutive stoppage victory over Martin Murray this past Saturday, Alex McLeish explores what's next for the fan-favorite Middleweight.
Baltimore Boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis Wins 10th Fight by KO in 47 Seconds
Gervonta Davis remains undefeated, winning by first round knockout on the ShoBox: The New Generation undercard at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Is Still the Biggest Fight in Boxing
It’s been years in the making. Since 2009, boxing fans and general sports fans have been teased and taunted, year after year. Find out why Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao is still the biggest fight in boxing.