Charlo vs. Castano will see unified WBC, WBA and IBF World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBO World Champion Brian Castano battle for undisputed status at super welterweight as all four 154-pound belts hang in the balance for the first time in history on Saturday, July 17 live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio
Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Sean Crose “There is no bullshit.” says Eric Kelly. The noted trainer is standing before his gym, South Box, a famous boxing hub in the Bronx. He’s lean, this man, leans and animated. It’s clear he’s passionate about the subject at hand, that subject being boxing – and in particular Premiere
Angelo Leo improved to 21-1 (9 KOs) following his majority decision victory over Aaron Alameda in their 10-round super bantamweight bout, live on SHOWTIME from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on June 19, 2021. #LeoAlameda Fight Night Recap: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-061921 #AngeloLeo #AaronAlameda Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US:
Joe Joyce’s trainer Steve Broughton joined us to preview his charge’s bout with Carlos Takam on July 24th. He explained why Alen Babic was brought into camp and discussed what The Juggernaut brings to the table compared to Derek Chisora. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT Sport Boxing on Twitter
Undisputed 140 lb champion Josh Taylor is expected to return in November against a mandatory challenger, Jack Catterall, but there’s been some talk around Taylor possibly fighting Gervonta “Tank” Davis at some point, too. Taylor (18-0, 13 KO) is fully confident not only that he’d beat Davis (25-0, 24 KO), but that he would do
Brian Castano has never fought more than four times in a given year since turning pro in 2012. The unbeaten 31-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina has only appeared in the ring seven times since 2015, though all but two taking place with at least an interim title at stake. The run hasn’t been spectacular, though
Posted on 07/17/2021 By: Hans Themistode In just a few more hours, Brian Castaño will attempt to become the first undisputed 154-pound world champion in the four belt era when he takes on unified titlist, Jermell Charlo. The WBO belt holder smiles from ear to ear as he envisions having his hand held high in
Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions is emptying the stables for its August 28th “Night of Champions” in Birmingham, including light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde and a trio of British title fights. Yarde (20-2, 19 KO) fights TBA in what the press release explicitly calls “a warm-up” before a planned rematch with Lyndon Arthur. He’s twice been
SAN ANTONIO – Rolando Romero has knocked out all three southpaws he has faced in the first round. The brash lightweight scored six knockdowns altogether in those three fights. The unbeaten WBA interim 135-pound champion has taken so much confidence from those victories he predicted another first-round knockout against a much better left-handed opponent Saturday
Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Sean Crose The 34-1 Jermell Charlo will be facing the 17-0-1 Brian Castano at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas Saturday night. At stake will be a whole slew of title belts as well as the position of top super welterweight in the world. The fight is the main attraction
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has given his take on some of the circulating theories for the recent postponement of Fury’s trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder. Fury was scheduled to defend his belt against Wilder on July 24th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Last week, it was revealed that
Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Hector Franco Often times the current era of boxing is maligned and castigated as being less than eras of the past. While no one would describe this period as a “golden era” or compare it to the 1980s, there are a few standout positives that should be appreciated. This weekend at
No matter what happens on Showtime tomorrow night, Rolando Romero is leaving the ring with the WBA interim lightweight title around his waist. Late replacement Anthony Yigit came in two divisions heavy for their 135-pound co-main event, crushing the scales at 140.2. That late notice isn’t quite as exonerating as you might think. Per Dan
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator #MannyPacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion #ErrolSpence Jr. at their press conference in Los Angeles Sunday previewing their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Head to our website for
Joe Joyce is making his final preparations ahead of facing Carlos Takam at Wembley next Saturday. He gets acquainted with the arena and heads into virtual reality to sharpen up! Watch Joyce v Takam, live on BT Sport 1 HD, on July 24th.
Xu Can will defend his WBA “regular” featherweight world title against Leigh Wood on the first week of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday July 31, live worldwide on DAZN. Can (18-2, 3 KOs) won China’s first ever WBA World Title when he defeated Puerto Rico’s defending Champion Jesus Rojas with a unanimous
Posted on 07/14/2021 By: Hans Themistode Not only does Jake Paul continue to reiterate that at some point, he’ll take on a professional boxer but also, in the near future, he’ll be well equipped to take on Canelo Alvarez. For now though, the social media star will face someone who isn’t well versed in the
Scott Christ (42-13-2) Jermell Charlo’s going to lose rounds in this fight. He loses rounds in a lot of fights. Go back deep, go back years. He lost rounds against Vanes Martirosyan, lost rounds against John Jackson, lost rounds against Austin Trout and Tony Harrison (twice) and Jeison Rosario. He lost rounds to Jorge Cota,