Lucas Ketelle

Floyd Mayweather Jr. protege to fight for fourth time in 2024

‘The truth is Saudi Arabia doesn’t care about women’s boxing’

Women's boxing historian Malissa Smith offered her perspective on Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the sport and its implications for female fighters as the country prepares to host another bout featuring women on October 12.

Gabriela Fundora and Gabriela Celeste Alaniz unification fight set

An undisputed women’s flyweight bout is set for November 2 in Las Vegas, pitting IBF flyweight titleholder Gabriela Fundora against WBC, WBO, and WBA titlist Gabriela Celeste Alaniz.

Xander Zayas wants top-five junior middleweight opponent for next fight

Puerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas is targeting a top-five opponent after a dominant unanimous decision win over Damian Sosa on Friday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Mylik Birdsong, 31, killed in drive-by shooting in Los Angeles

Mylik Birdsong, a 31-year-old emerging welterweight who had been scheduled to next fight on Oct. 26 in Commerce, California, was killed in a fatal shooting Sunday in Los Angeles.

Tributes paid to ‘boxing hero’ Terry Lee

Boxing has its share of unsung heroes, and Terry Lee, who passed away on September 6, was one such figure. Widely regarded as the godfather of boxing in Contra Costa and East County, Lee's contributions to the sport were known by those who encountered him, though he rarely spoke of his impact.

What ifs, featuring Anthony Joshua, Teofimo Lopez, Canelo Alvarez and Kenshiro Teraji

Here’s a thought experiment for boxing fans who love a good “what if?” Just like the endless debate about the Trail Blazers passing on Michael Jordan for Sam Bowie in basketball, boxing often accepts outcomes as final. Let’s challenge that mindset. Here are five what-if scenarios from 2019 onward that could have reshaped the boxing world, while comparing them to see decent movies.

Humberto Soto’s son, Elvin, wins pro debut

Promoter Paco Damian has signed junior lightweight Elvin Soto, the 18-year-old son of former two-division titleholder Humberto “Zorrita” Soto.

Bruce Carrington salutes tough Sulaiman Segawa for taking him to a new level

Bruce Carrington capped the biggest win of his career on Friday night, but his focus remained on giving credit where he believed it was due — to his faith and to his toughest challenge yet.

Victorious Mikaela Mayer sets herself more lofty goals

Mikaela Mayer reclaimed her place among boxing's elite Friday night, capturing the WBO welterweight title with a thrilling majority decision victory over Sandy Ryan at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.