Keith Thurman: record, next fight and profile →
They have not yet won major world titles. They are not yet household names. Yet this Saturday’s main event between Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk is highly anticipated, a collision that appeals to those who follow boxing closely.
The proposed return of Manny Pacquiao versus WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios is close, according to Barrios trainer Bob Santos.
Tim Tszyu doesn’t like waiting around. But that’s what he has been forced to do, primarily because of the grisly cut he sustained on his forehead during his March 30th bout versus Sebastian Fundora.
It might be Manny Pacquiao – a living legend whose career speaks for itself – but after a layoff of three years, at 45 years old he should not be invited to bypass all of the contenders and walk straight into a world-title fight.
Danny Garcia has said he wants to avenge losses to Errol Spence Jr. and Keith Thurman before his career is over.
Ryan Garcia might have broken the internet on Saturday night with his win over Devin Haney and former welterweight champion Keith Thurman had plenty to say on the fight afterwards.
Brian Mendoza (22-3, 16 KOs) prides himself on staying in always shape. So when Saturday's PBC card was rejigged and Serhii Bohachuk (23-1, 23 KOs) was left without a dance partner, Mendoza was ready to field the call.
Tim Tszyu was forced to switch his preparations for one opponent to those for a vastly different one. But he says the challenge of facing Sebastian Fundora will bring out his best in the ring Saturday.
By Eric Raskin - I hate “hot take” culture. I hate being told to “embrace debate.” You want to know what I embrace? Reasoned thought. People stating opinions they actually believe — and stating them at normal decibel levels.
No rematch clause is set for Tim Tszyu versus Sebastian Fundora as this topic is explored by Lance Pugmire.