Adam Lopez-William Encarnacion, Karlos Balderas-Ruben Cervera and the return of former world champion Jessie Magdaleno scheduled for ESPN+-streamed undercard Tiger Johnson has been ready for prime time ever since representing the U.S. at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight standout will get a chance to put his skills on display in prime time as he fights an … [Read more...] about May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
Terence Crawford
Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10
The pound-for-pound king notched his career-defining victory. Terence "Bud" Crawford knocked out "Showtime" Shawn Porter in the 10th round to retain his WBO welterweight world title in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,568 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) made the fifth defense of the title he won in June 2018 and was presented … [Read more...] about Still the Welterweight King: Terence Crawford KOs Shawn Porter in 10
May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Before Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor clash for the undisputed junior welterweight world title Saturday, May 22 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, two featherweight firefights will get the action going. Mexican contender Jose Enrique Vivas will battle the Robert Garcia-trained Louie Coria in a scheduled eight-rounder. And, in an eight-rounder with a touch of gold, … [Read more...] about May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor to Battle for Undisputed Junior Welterweight Crown LIVE on ESPN May 22
Ramirez-Taylor will headline live broadcast on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT Two undefeated junior welterweight kings, one undisputed title. The stakes don’t get any higher. WBC/WBO champion Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s Central Valley, will fight Scotland’s IBF/WBA champion Josh Taylor for the undisputed world … [Read more...] about Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor to Battle for Undisputed Junior Welterweight Crown LIVE on ESPN May 22
Face to Face: Crawford and Brook Set for Welterweight Showdown Nov. 14
The pound-for-pound king, WBO welterweight world champion Terence Crawford, renewed acquaintances with Kell Brook Wednesday afternoon, nearly nine months after they had a brief conversation at the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This time, they sat six feet apart on a socially distanced press conference dais three days before their … [Read more...] about Face to Face: Crawford and Brook Set for Welterweight Showdown Nov. 14