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  1. Ricky Burns' Struggles Justify Adrien Broner's Move to Welterweight

    Last Saturday, Ricky Burns was a heavy favorite entering his WBO lightweight title defense against untested Puerto Rican Jose Gonzalez...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 4,589 reads 6 comments

  2. Ricky Burns Should Rematch Jose Gonzalez Before Chasing Unification Bout

    WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns wanted to unify the lightweight titles, but those plans should be on hold...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 1 month ago 1,790 reads 15 comments

  3. Burns vs. Gonzalez: Rickster Survives as Chelo Quits with Apparent Wrist Injury

    Ricky "The Rickster" Burns is fortunate to still have his WBO lightweight title. Burns escaped with an odd TKO victory on Saturday at Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 1 month ago 29 reads 1 comments

  4. Ricky Burns vs. Jose Gonzalez: Preview and Prediction for Lightweight Title Bout

    On May 11 in Glasgow, Scotland, WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns will put his belt on the line against undefeated Puerto Rican contender Jose Gonzales. The Scottish Burns will be defending his title before an enthusiastic home crowd...

    Briggs Seekins Written by Briggs Seekins about 1 month ago 996 reads 4 comments

  5. ESPN Friday Night Fights: Nugaev Upsets Maicelo with Big Knockout

    On the April 5 edition of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights , Rustam Nugaev (22-6-1, 12 KOs ) proved to be too much for the previously unbeaten boxing prospect Jonathan Maicelo (19-0, 11 KOs )...

    Alejandro 'A-TRAIN' Burgos Written by Alejandro 'A-TRAIN' Burgos about 3 months ago 2,492 reads 4 comments

  6. Richard Abril vs. Sharif Bogere: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream, TV Info and More

    If nothing else, the Richard Abril -Sharif Bogere clash should be entertaining. The lightweights will battle for the vacant WBA title, and though neither man is a major name in the sport, both generally produce action-packed fights...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 4 months ago 1,685 reads 5 comments

  7. 3 Potential Opponents for Adrien Broner in the Next Year

    It hasn't even been 24 hours since Adrien Broner's victory over the surprisingly game Gavin Rees in Atlantic City, but people are already talking about what's next...

    Ralph Longo Written by Ralph Longo about 4 months ago 2,891 reads 9 comments

  8. Adrien Broner vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Who Would Win?

    Adrien "The Problem" Broner (26-0, 22 KO's) easily disposed of Gavin Rees yesterday. He didn't stand a chance and was an 80-1 underdog. Regardless of the poor matchup, Broner looked impressive flashing speedy punches with knockout power...

    Jeremy Herriges Written by Jeremy Herriges about 4 months ago 239 reads 67 comments

  9. Real Winners and Losers from HBO's World Championship Boxing

    Saturday night's HBO World Championship Boxing telecast provided little in the way of drama, but we still learned a lot of about the participants...

    Alejandro 'A-TRAIN' Burgos Written by Alejandro 'A-TRAIN' Burgos about 4 months ago 5,640 reads 29 comments

  10. Broner vs. Rees Results: The Problem Officially Boxing Star with 5th-Round TKO

    Sometimes it takes a wake-up call for a great star to respond to his true potential. That's exactly what Adrien Broner got in the early rounds of his WBC lightweight title fight against Gavin Rees on Saturday night...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 4 months ago 3,521 reads 8 comments

  11. Adrien Broner TKO's His Way to Impressive Victory over Gavin Rees

    Adrien "The Problem" Broner showed why he is considered boxing's next big star Saturday night, beating tough Welshman Gavin Rees by TKO in Round 5 to retain his WBC lightweight title...

    Mick Akers Written by Mick Akers about 4 months ago 404 reads 2 comments

  12. Adrien Broner Defeats Gavin Rees via 5th-Round TKO to Keep WBC Lightweight Title

    Adrien Broner (26-0) successfully defended his WBC lightweight title after defeating Gavin Rees (37-2-1) by way of a TKO in the fifth round in Atlantic City on Saturday night...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 4 months ago 720 reads 0 comments

  13. Broner vs. Rees: Victory for 'The Problem' Will Cement Him as Division's Best

    As the WBC lightweight champion, Adrien Broner is already at the top of his division, but he can cement his place with a victory over Gavin Rees on Saturday night in Atlantic City...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 4 months ago 1,865 reads 4 comments

  14. Gavin Rees' Blueprint for Upsetting Adrien Broner in WBC Title Fight

    The very notion of a blueprint implies the plotting of an ideal—something that makes sense after meticulous deliberation and planning...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 3,392 reads 11 comments

  15. Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream, TV Info and More

    WBC lightweight champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner (25-0, 21 KOs ) is right on the cusp of becoming boxing's newest megastar...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 4 months ago 9,662 reads 38 comments

  16. Breaking Down Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees Title Fight

    This Saturday night, live from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, WBC Lightweight champ Adrien Broner will take on former World Champion Gavin Rees...

    Ralph Longo Written by Ralph Longo about 4 months ago 2,435 reads 8 comments

  17. What Is at Stake for Adrien Broner in His Showdown with Gavin Rees?

    When Adrien Broner defends his WBC lightweight title against Gavin Rees this coming Saturday, the prospect of the brash Cincinnati fighter losing almost seems laughable...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 3,976 reads 15 comments

  18. Adrien Broner Must One-Up Burns-Vazquez Lightweight Unification to Remain No. 1

    Adrien Broner 's coup d'etat of the lightweight division last year was astounding, as he pounded division No. 1 Antonio DeMarco toward a stoppage finish in Round 8. Now that achievement is set to be blown out of the water...

    Justin Tate Written by Justin Tate about 5 months ago 2,802 reads 6 comments

  19. Is Golden Boy Preparing Adrien Broner to Take Floyd Mayweather's Spot?

    Adrien Broner’s steady ascent toward boxing’s elite pantheon of fighters has almost seemed preordained...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 5 months ago 9,539 reads 18 comments

  20. Is Ricky Burns Ducking Adrien Broner?

    The lightweight division is top-heavy in terms of recognizable and marketable fighters. At 135 pounds, the most enticing matchup is a proposed unification bout between newly-minted WBC champion Adrien Broner and WBO boss Ricky Burns...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 6 months ago 3,594 reads 13 comments

  21. Miguel Vazquez vs. Mercito Gesta: Preview and Predictions for IBF Title Fight

    An established champion defending his title against a talented, rising contender generally makes for a compelling fight...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 7 months ago 2,231 reads 4 comments

  22. Boxing Needs Adrien Broner to Be Something Other Than the Next Floyd Mayweather

    Boxing is—and always will be—bigger than a single fighter. That said, the sport is also so unique and engaging because of the personalities it produces...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 7 months ago 9 reads 19 comments

  23. Ricky Burns: Should He Keep Dec. 15 Fight Date or Wait for Adrien Broner?

    When Liam Walsh was forced to withdraw ( per BoxingScene .com ) from his December 15 fight against WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns, first thoughts went to his health...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 7 months ago 2,052 reads 7 comments

  24. DeMarco vs. Broner: The Problem Wins WBC Championship Via TKO

    Adrien Broner now owns the WBC lightweight belt after beating Antonio DeMarco via eighth-round TKO. Broner used a high-activity approach to control DeMarco throughout the fight, eventually winning the fight in the eighth round...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 7 months ago 10,888 reads 40 comments

  25. Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco: 'He's My Best Opponent so Far'

    In just three short days, Adrien Broner will face the toughest test of his short career when he attempts to win his second world title in as many weight classes when he faces Mexico’s Antonio DeMarco ...

    Michael Walters Written by Michael Walters about 7 months ago 3,475 reads 20 comments