Joe Smith Jr. Upsets Andrzej Fonfara in Round 1
On Saturday, June 18, 2016, Joe Smith Jr. (22-1, 18 KOs) scored an upset knockout victory against Andrzej Fonfara (28-4, 16 KOs) at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois.
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Video | ALL ACCESS: Thurman vs. Porter – Part Three
The third installment of an intimate four-part short feature series chronicling the lives of undefeated champion Keith Thurman and once-beaten former champion Shawn Porter as they prepare to square off for boxing's top welterweight spot.
PBC on NBC: Fonfara vs. Smith Jr. Weigh-In Results
On Friday, June 17, 2016, Andrzej Fonfara, Joe Smith Jr. and the rest of the PBC on NBC weighed in ahead of their respective bouts, which will take place on Saturday night live from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
PBC on NBC: Fonfara vs. Smith Jr. Final Press Conference Photos & Quotes
Light heavyweights star Andrzej Fonfara and hard-hitting Joe Smith Jr. went face-to-face for the first time Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Saturday, June 18 on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC from UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
PBC on NBC: Fonfara vs. Smith Jr. Media Workout Quotes & Photos
Fight week kicked-off in Chicago on Wednesday for Premier Boxing Champions on NBC taking place this Saturday, June 18 at the UIC Pavilion headlined by light heavyweight bruiser Andrzej Fonfara battling hard-hitting New Yorker Joe Smith Jr.
“I’ll Be Ready for War, Warren Is in Trouble”
In an anticipated rematch, WBA and IBO bantamweight champion, Juan Carlos Payano (17-0, 8 KOs), is ready to defend his titles against Rau'shee Warren (13-1, 4 KOs) and show the world he's the king at 118 pounds.
Wilder vs. Arreola: Press Conference Quotes and Photos
Two of the biggest and best talkers in the sport of boxing met face to face today.
Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter Media Conference Call Transcript
Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter joined a media conference call earlier this week to promote their upcoming primetime clash on CBS.
PBC on ESPN: Mario Barrios Takes on Davis Boschiero July 9
Undefeated rising super featherweight contender Mario Barrios (15-0, 8 KOs) will take on former title challenger Devis Boschiero (39-4-1, 21 KOs) in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Saturday, July 9 from Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
PBC on ESPN: Sergey Lipinets Faces Walter Castillo July 15
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Sergey Lipinets (9-0, 7 KOs) will battle hard-hitting Walter Castillo (26-3-1, 19 KOs) in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN on Friday, July 15 from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
Video | ALL ACCESS: Thurman vs. Porter – Part Two
ALL ACCESS goes behind the scenes and inside the mind of Welterweight World Champion and Florida native Keith “One Time” Thurman who puts his unblemished record on the line against Shawn Porter in a highly anticipated world title fight.
Video | ALL ACCESS: Thurman vs. Porter – Part One
ALL ACCESS goes behind the scenes and inside the mind of Welterweight World Champion and Florida native Keith “One Time” Thurman who puts his unblemished record on the line against Shawn Porter in a highly anticipated world title fight.
Get To Know Rising Star Erickson Lubin
Undefeated rising star Erickson "Hammer" Lubin is set for his primetime debut on Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Saturday, June 18 as he faces Mexico's Daniel Sandoval at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
PBC on ESPN: Jamel Herring Takes on Denis Shafikov July 2
Unbeaten lightweight contender and 2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring (15-0, 8 KOs) will take on former title challenger Denis Shafikov (36-2-1, 19 KOs) in the 10-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Saturday, July 2 from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa.
Leo Santa Cruz Takes on Carl Frampton July 30 on Showtime
Undefeated featherweight world champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KOs) and fellow unbeaten Irish star Carl “The Jackal” Frampton (22-0, 14 KOs) will meet with a world title and two perfect records at stake on Saturday, July 30 in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast begins live on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.