Danny “Swift” Garcia has no illusions that a victory on Saturday night over rugged veteran Jose Benavidez Jr. would solidify his legacy. What he is aware...
In the battle between knockout punchers, Gervonta “Tank” Davis caught Rolly Romero walking into a counter left-sleeper special and kept his WBA lightweight title by knockout...
The Roles Have Changed for Caleb Plant Who Isn’t Intimidated by Canelo Alvarez It seems highly unlikely, almost impossible even, for anyone to see certain parallels...
The Agony of Defeat Bad decisions are as much a part of boxing as enswell, but reactions from the losers vary widely. The look on Roberto...
Avila Perspective, Chap. 134: Mexico vs World A couple of Mexican champions lead the way to the Texas fight card as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez seeks to...
More than 60,000 fight fans are expected to gather at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, on Saturday. The turnout for the fight between Saul...
Andres “Andy” Ruiz was a 20/1 favorite over former sparring partner Cristobal “Chris” Arreola. One would be hard-pressed to name another recent fight that anchored a...
Erislandy Lara successfully defended his WBA 154-pound world title at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with a unanimous decision over Greg Vendetti before a national...
Avila Perspective, Chap. 103: The 50th Anniversary of East L.A. Riots When steely-eyed Jose Carlos Ramirez defends the WBC and WBO super lightweight titles against Ukraine’s...
154lbs had a fascinating decade. The first generation that came through with Saul Alvarez and Miguel Cotto soon made way for a younger generation made up...