
Mickey Bey keeps on keeping on with stoppage of Oscar Escandon
Mickey Bey, a one-time lightweight fringe contender, took apart Oscar Escandon for a third-round stoppage Saturday in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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Mickey Bey, a one-time lightweight fringe contender, took apart Oscar Escandon for a third-round stoppage Saturday in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Mickey Bey is returning to boxing with hopes of becoming one of the oldest titleholders in boxing history.

In the space of four days, there will be more than a dozen boxing events broadcasted and streamed. Here, David Greisman breaks down the ones to watch.

Mickey Bey’s career might not have been perfect, but the former IBF lightweight titleholder is always about finding ways to win, even when the odds weren’t in his favor. Now 41, the Cleveland-born fighter is in the twilight of his career, training only a select few while keeping the door open for a few more fights.

Mickey Bey believes Floyd Mayweather Snr is one of the most influential trainers in boxing history. At 41, Bey says Mayweather Snr’s impact is everywhere, though few acknowledge its presence.

Devin Haney is back in the gym, quietly plotting his next move after a tumultuous year.

Micky Bey, a former world titleholder at lightweight, has transitioned into coaching, working with notable fighters like Devin Haney. David Garcia (1-0, 1 KO), of Phoenix, Arizona, might be the next breakout sensation. While the realization of his potential is surely years away, Bey holds the young fighter in high regard, comparing his footwork and aggressiveness to two elite fighters – Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Terence Crawford.

Adrien Broner will have to wait a little longer for his ring return. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that BLK Prime has officially pulled the plug on the previously scheduled February 25 Pay-Per-View event to have featured the former four-division opponent. The development comes on the heels of Broner watching a third opponent fall through in a span of 30 days for a show to have taken place at Gateway Center Arena in the College Park section of Atlanta, Georgia.

Broner, Redkach Presser Photos Gallery - This past Saturday, BLK Prime announced that former 4-division world champion Adrien Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) will be returning to the ring to face Ivan Redkach (23-6-1, 18 KOs) in a welterweight matchup.

Adrien Broner will revisit old business on a new platform. The former four-division titlist is set to make his BLK Prime debut, which will come versus Ivan Redkach. The oft-postponed welterweight battle has once again made its way to the schedule, due to take place February 18 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will also feature another bout that has been stuck in limbo. Former titleholders Tevin Farmer and Mickey Bey will collide in a ten-round lightweight battle in the evening’s co-feature.