Broner, Granados make weight, despite scale drama
Tomorrow night at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Adrien Broner will make his return to his hometown against game challenger Adrian Granados. The bout is promoted by About Billions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions. Already we have drama as Adrian Granados came in a pound heavy for
Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados final press conference quotes
Four-division world champion Adrien Broner and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Saturday, February 18 live on SHOWTIME® from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Also in attendance Thursday and competing in televised coverage beginning at 9
Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados media workout
Four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados kicked-off fight week with a media workout Wednesday ahead of their main event showdown Saturday, February 18 live on SHOWTIME® from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME Also working out Wednesday and competing in
David Avanesyan vs. Lamont Peterson on February 18th
WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11 KOs) will defend his title against former two-time world champion Lamont Peterson (34-3-1, 17 KOs) in a 12-round matchup that serves as the co-main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, February 18 from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Avanesyan was
25 fighters didn’t enroll in WBC clean fighter program
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, together with VADA President Dr. Margaret Goodman, officially announced the Clean Boxing Program (CBP) on May 5 in Las Vegas. Below are the fighters who are no longer going to be ranked by the WBC. The most notable are in the welterweight division as #1 contender
Sammy Vasquez “I knew in my heart I lost”
Top welterweight prospect Sammy Vasquez suffered his first career loss on Saturday to Felix Diaz Jr. on national television, but on top of that may have lost out on a rivalry money bout between Errol Spence Jr. Though the fight may still manifest, it will never be the fight it
WBC announces tournament; Guerrero-Garcia, Charlo-Jackson for vacant titles
Following the retirement of Floyd Mayweather, the WBC has formulated a plan for activity in the welter and super welterweight divisions. The following will function is an impromptu tournament to clarify the division. Welterweight Division. 1. Danny Garcia vs. Robert Guerrero will fight for the WBC welterweight championship. 2. Amir
Peterson edges decision, Williams gets DQ upset win
Lamont Peterson (34-3-1, 17 KOs) won a hotly contested majority decision over previously unbeaten Felix Diaz Jr. (17-1, 8 KOs) in a welterweight clash on Saturday night in the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. In a back and forth fight that saw both men have their
Amir Khan no longer in running for Pacquiao fight
Former junior welterweight world champion Amir Khan announced via social media yesterday that talk between himself and Manny Pacquiao are off. Khan expressed a great bit of dismay as he spent two years trying to get a fight with Floyd Mayweather which never manifested, Khan has been inactive this year since
LaMont Peterson Media Day
Hometown hero Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOs) worked out for the media Thursday at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Southeast Washington, D.C. as he prepares for 12-round showdown against Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz Jr. (17-0, 8 KOs). The PBC on NBC main event bout takes place next Saturday,