Roach Jr. makes quick work of Rosas for second-round win
LOS ANGELES – In 2014, at the tender age of 18, Lamont Roach Jr. fought his first pro fight in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Seven years later, Lamont, now … Read More
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Tank Moves up in Weight, Wins by TKO over Barrios
Baltimore native Gervonta “Tank” Davis moved up two weight classes and beat the “Regular” WBA Jr. Welterweight champion, Mario Barrios, with an 11th round TKO. At 2:13 of round 11, … Read More
Gary Antuanne Russell dominates Santiago in return bout
Gary Antuanne Russell, who had gone 15 months without a fight, defeats Jovanie Santiago with a seventh-round knockout in Carson, California.
Alvarez collects fourth title after 8th-round TKO of Saunders
ARLINGTON – When a fighter gets in the ring against Canelo Alvarez, he must come with the highest concentration level. Alvarez (56-1-2) is entering his prime and knows the situation … Read More
Nicholson Knocked Down Four Times in Defeat against Undefeated Berlanga
Most elite athletes don’t like moral victories. On Saturday night, in Kissimmee, Florida, Laurel native Demond Nicholson (23-4) did something against Edgar Berlanga that no other opponent has done, surviving … Read More
Fox Sharp in Unanimous Decision Over Hernandez
LOS ANGELES – Early in a tough fight against Marcos Hernandez (14-3-1), Upper Marlboro native Alantez Fox (27-2-1) was mauled by the much shorter fighter on Dec. 26 at Shrine … Read More
Spence dominates Garcia in return bout, retains IBF, WBC welterweight titles
Erroll Spence dominated Danny Garcia to win on unanimous decision to retain his WBC and IBF welterweight belts in Arlington, Texas, Saturday night.
Davis dismantles Santa Cruz with sixth-round knockout
Photo Courtesy: Esther Lin/Showtime SAN ANTONIO – Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Leo Santa Cruz are two different boxers. Davis is always locked and loaded as he looks to use his … Read More
On short notice, Breedy loses split-decision
Featherweight Cobia Breedy, known as “The Soldier,” was told he was fighting Tugstsogt Nyambayar in the most important fight of his career five weeks ago. He was the standby fighter … Read More
“Semper Fi” forces Oquendo to carry on in WBO title fight
By The Sports Pulse Staff Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank LAS VEGAS — Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring made up for the COVID-related postponements, defending his WBO junior lightweight world title via eighth-round … Read More
Frampton, Conlan shine in London Card (Photos)
By The Sports Pulse Staff Photos by Queensberry Promotions LONDON — Carl Frampton had a late replacement opponent in Darren Traynor and a lot to lose with a junior lightweight world title … Read More
Alantez Fox fight ruled a no contest due to vicious headbutts
By Ron Harris/The Sports Pulse Boxing Writer Courtesy photo WASHINGTON – Upper Marlboro native, Alantez Fox, found himself at a local hospital getting stitches in his head after his fight … Read More
Mykal Fox loses to Luke Santamaria in Los Angeles
By Ron Harris/The Sports Pulse Boxing Reporter Courtesy photo WASHINGTON – Professional boxer Mykal Fox traveled to California for the first time to resume his career after over four months … Read More
Takam guts out impressive victory over Forrest
By The Sports Pulse Staff Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank LAS VEGAS — Carlos Takam, at 39 years old, is still a heavyweight force. Takam ended Week 5 inside the MGM … Read More
Pedraza defeats LesPierre in unanimous decision (Photos)
Pedraza in search of another title in third weight class By The Sports Pulse Staff Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank LAS VEGAS — Former two-weight world champion Jose Pedraza’s quest … Read More
Saucedo shines against Fredrickson in unanimous decision (Photos)
By The Sports Pulse Staff Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank LAS VEGAS — The fighting pride of Oklahoma City put forth a clinic in Las Vegas. Junior welterweight contender Alex … Read More
Franco upsets Moloney to win Super Flyweight Title (In Photos)
Photos by Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Coronavirus has shut down local boxing gyms
By Ron Harris/The Sports Pulse Boxing Writer WASHINGTON – COVID-19 has shut down sports from middle school to the pro game. The major competitions are just beginning to put together … Read More
Stevenson outclasses Caraballo, Boxing is Back
By The Sports Pulse Staff LAS VEGAS — Shakur Stevenson put on a show as the WBO featherweight world champion (who made his super featherweight debut on June 9) knocked … Read More
Stevenson steps back into the ring against Caraballo
Q+A: Both Fighters are ready to get it on tomorrow night By The Sports Pulse Staff Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank GREENBELT – Boxing is back with a premier card … Read More
Nicholson shows poise, earns a split decision
Crossed suffers first loss of pro career By Ron Harris/The Sports Pulse Boxing Writer HANOVER – It was 12:50 a.m. when the two main event fighters entered the ring at … Read More
Two local fighters to showcase their talents at MD Live Casino tonight (Photos)
GREENBELT – Laurel, MD native and super middleweight pro boxer Demond Nicholson (22-3-1) will take on Mike Guy (12-4-1) at Maryland Live Casino this evening (Feb.28) and is the World … Read More
WBO No. 2 contender, Salamov, signs with Top Rank
By The Sports Pulse Staff WASHINGTON —Top Rank has recently signed Russian light heavyweight Umar Salamov, the WBO No. 2 contender, to a multi-fight promotional agreement. Salamov, 25, hails from Grozny, … Read More
Fury dominates Wilder for the WBC title
By Ron HarrisThe Sports Pulse Boxing Writer Las Vegas, Nev. – They are known as the big boys of boxing, but on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Hotel in … Read More
Wilder v. Fury II Press Conference (Photos)
As we all anticipate Wilder v. Fury II, let’s look at some amazing frames taken by Premier Boxing Champions photographer Ryan Hafey during the final press conference before the big … Read More
Boxing legends weigh in on upcoming Wilder v. Fury bout
The Sports Pulse Staff LAS VEGAS — Some of the greatest fighters to ever grace the ring have weighed in on the rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The … Read More
Gary Russell, Jr. wins to retain his featherweight belt
By Ron HarrisThe Sports Pulse Boxing Writer Allentown, Pa. – Gary Russell, Jr. won in a unanimous decision over Tugstsogt Nyambayar in Allentown, Pa. to retain his World Boxing Council … Read More
