Trainer says Manny Pacquiao is ready for Mario Barrios, calls the fight ‘very realistic’

The proposed return of Manny Pacquiao versus WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios is close, according to Barrios trainer Bob Santos.

Chris Algieri’s School of Thought: WBC shouldn’t be encouraging Manny Pacquiao

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.

Jaron Ennis is the future at welterweight, Manny Pacquiao is the past

Saturday night on DAZN, new IBF 147-pound champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) of Philadelphia stages a homecoming bout against veteran replacement opponent David Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs)

'Fighting Words' (Part 2): The rest of the best Olympians as pro fighters since 2008

Amateur success doesn’t necessarily equal pro success.

Mario Barrios Plans to Be in Big Fights, Rekindle Welterweight Glamor

Mario Barrios, who will take on Fabian Maidana on May 4 in Las Vegas in the co-main event to the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez-Jaime Munguia headliner, is ready to do his part to return the 147-pound division to its recent glory.

Yordenis Ugas Still Mulling His Future, Focused on Healing Eye Injury

Former welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas has not yet made a firm decision about his career. The Cuban boxer revealed that he is still recovering from his eye injury and that he is taking everything in stride.

Yordenis Ugas: Everything Has an End, We Will Analyze Everything With a Cool Head

It’s reflection time for Yordenis Ugas. For practically his entire life, the now 37-year-old has known only one thing...boxing. The brutal sport has treated him better than most. From becoming a full-fledged world champion to pocketing millions of do...

Shawn Porter Believes Yordenis Ugas is Now Damaged Goods

Fighting Errol Spence Jr. gave Yordenis Ugas all of the respect in the world. During their welterweight unification clash last year, the Cuban native stood his ground and fought Spence in the middle of the ring. It wasn’t the most sagacious decision...

Canelo Keeps Big Fight Blowout Trend Going: Weekend Afterthoughts

2023 has been a year packed with really good fights and some major events. When it comes to the latter, the dominance of the victors has been a notable trend. Some of the richest, most anticipated fights in the world this year were notable in part be...

Mario Barrios: I Want To Take it Further, Contend For The Main WBC Title

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In a battle of former world champions, San Antonio’s Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) scored two knockdowns and earned the Interim WBC Welterweight Title with an impressive unanimous decision (117-108, 118-107 twic...

Photos: Mario Barrios Punishes Yordenis Ugas Over Twelve Rounds

Ugas, Barrios Fight Photos Gallery - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In a welterweight clash for the WBC's interim-title, Mario Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) scored two knockdowns to secure a twelve round unanimous decision over Yordenis Ugas (27-6, 12 KOs). (p...

Marrio Barrios Drops Yordenis Ugas Twice, Wins Unanimous Decision

LAS VEGAS – Mario Barrios became a two-weight title-holder Saturday night at the expense of a former welterweight champion who again bravely battled through severe swelling surrounding his right eye.

Yordenis Ugas vs. Mario Barrios - LIVE BoxingScene Scorecard

Ugas, Barrios Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Canelo vs. Charlo will see pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez defend his undisputed super middleweight world titles in a blockbuster showdown against hard-hitting undisputed junior middleweight world champ...

Photos: Yordenis Ugas, Mario Barrios - Ready For WBC-Interim Title Clash

Yordenis Ugas, Mario Barrios Weights Photos Gallery - Undisputed world champions Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo went face to face Friday at the official weigh-in before their historic showdown headlining Showtime PPV this Saturday, September 30 fr...

Jermell Charlo Weighs In At Career-High 167.4 Pounds, Same As Canelo Alvarez, For Title Fight

LAS VEGAS – Jermell Charlo came in just below the super middleweight limit Friday morning for literally and figuratively the biggest fight of his career. BoxingScene.com has confirmed Charlo stepped on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s scale at...