Breaking through the middleweight muddle
A rare Japanese titlist for his size, Ryota Murata will defend his WBA ‘regular’ 160-pound title against Emanuele Blandamura, Sunday morning, on ESPN2.
Jose Ramirez and Felix Verdejo: A tale of two fighters
The start of Jose Ramirez and Felix Verdejo’s careers kicked off at the same time but have taken severely divergent paths since. Bill Tibbs reports.
Peace in the Middle East on May 12 at the Garden?
Ah yes, once again, cooler heads have prevailed in boxing, as the powers that be have made Jorge Linares vs. Vasyl Lomachenko official for May 12.
Getting it right: Jorge Linares vs. Vasyl Lomachenko set for May 12
It’s always difficult to get the best fights boxing could possibly offer – but it happened again: We got Jorge Linares vs. Vasyl Lomachenko on May 12.
The cameras are rolling: On Jose Ramirez vs. Amir Imam
Last Saturday night’s bout between Jose Ramirez and Amir Imam didn’t need hyperbole or over-promotion, just two fighters willing to put it on the line on TV.
The best of times, the worst of times
On Saturday evening, we saw boxing hopefuls in the best light – and the worst. Steve Kim reports.
Team Stream
It looks like ESPN’s commitment to boxing will cost you a fiver more per month, with its new over-the-top platform, an app called ESPN+. Steve Kim reports.
Jose Ramirez looks to capture first world title, in New York, on March 17
It won’t be in Fresno, California, but unbeaten 140-pound contender Jose Ramirez is gearing up for his first world title shot on March 17.
Dueling shows in New York
HBO vs. Showtime. Madison Square Garden vs. Barclays Center. New York vs….New York? How’s this all going to work out? Steve Kim reports.
The battle over May(day) 12
Negotiations for Jorge Linares vs. Vasyl Lomachenko – a battle both fighters desire – have hit a snag. Figures. Steve Kim explains why.
