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.
ESPN results: Jose Ramirez captures vacant WBC 140-pound title versus Amir Imam
On Saturday night, undefeated Jose Ramirez faced Amir Imam in a bout to determine the new WBC junior welterweight titlist. Michael Baca II reports.
The role of the journeyman: David Berna prepares to be a hurdle to Michael Conlan
Hungarian featherweight David Berna knows his role as a journeyman but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to upset the apple cart against Michael Conlan.
Michael Conlan’s getting his Irish up
Undefeated featherweight prospect Michael Conlan is once again ready for St. Patrick’s Day in New York City. Marty Mulcahey reports.
Jose Ramirez: ‘When I step in the ring, I’m fighting for more than myself’
Tonight unbeaten Jose Ramirez will fight for more than just a major 140-pound title. He has the plight of his community on his mind. Michael Baca II 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.
