
Very special: Kell Brook takes on Errol Spence Jr.
It it a wise move to bet on IBF welterweight titlist Kell Brook, as he faces Errol Spence Jr. tonight in Sheffield, England? Michael Baca II reports.
It it a wise move to bet on IBF welterweight titlist Kell Brook, as he faces Errol Spence Jr. tonight in Sheffield, England? Michael Baca II reports.
Tags: boxing, Bramall Lane, Brook-Spence, England, Errol Spence Jr., Gennady Golovkin, Howard John Foster, IBF welterweight titlist, Kell Brook, Michael Baca II, Mike Baca II, PBC, Premier Boxing Champions, Sheffield, showtime
We can’t close out a weekend of boxing right prior to firing up another; can we, UCNation? Here’s our own Jimmy Tobin to bring it all to a tidy close.
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You’d think an IBF welterweight title defense would go over well with fans here and abroad. Not so much, as Kell Brook trudges forward to face Kevin Bizier.
Tags: al haymon, Amir Khan, Brook-Bizier, Eddie Hearn, IBF welterweight title, IBF welterweight titlist, Kell Brook, Kevin Bizier, PBC, Premier Boxing Champions, RingTV.com, Sheffield Arena, steve kim, Thomas Hauser, Tom Hauser
Well, so far, we know middleweight champion Miguel Cotto will defend his title against Daniel Geale on Saturday. But with Cotto’s cavalier attitude toward the future, will he ever face WBA beltholder Gennady Golovkin? Steve Kim reports.
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Hey, you can ask whether or not IBF titlist Kell Brook is the next great welterweight. From this vantage point, he’s looking pretty good. UCNLive.com’s resident Professor, Mad Marty Mulcahey reports.
Tags: Amir Khan, Brendan Ingle, Dominic Ingle, Eddie Hearn, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Frank Warren, Frankie Gavin, IBF welterweight titlist, Kell Brook, Manny Pacquiao, Marty Mulcahey, Prince Naseem Hamed, Shawn Porter, Wincobank
On Friday, Amir Khan – who fights on with frustration – and Chris Algieri – who is still trying to find somewhere to belong – clash in the “Premier Boxing Champions” main event on Spike TV. Michael Baca II reports.
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On April 2, undefeated prospect Julian Ramirez will continue on his quest toward contention on a Golden Boy Promotions “L.A. Fight Club” card. Bill Tibbs reports.
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No matter how big an event Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao is looking to be, there is always something else brewing in boxing. Here’s Steve Kim with a wealth of boxing lowdown.
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Neeco Macias looks to impress in Golden Boy debut against Jesus Soto Karass
From America to Scotland, the WBSS continues its worldwide tour
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