Callum Walsh credits work on Irish fishing boats with success
Callum Walsh knows what it means to earn a living with his hands. Before throwing hooks and jabs in the ring, he spent his days…
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez reflects on 20 years of boxing dominance
RENO, Nevada — The history of Mexican boxing features names that transcend generations. From Julio César Chávez, recognized as the pinnacle of Mexican boxing, to legendary figures…
Antonio Campos, son of star Jorge Campos, is a rising goalkeeper
Antonio Campos carries the blood of his legendary father, former Galaxy and Mexican national team goalkeeper Jorge Campos. Perhaps more important, he carries his family’s…
UCLA stars Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Gabriela Jaquez host camp for kids
THOUSAND OAKS, California — Jaime Jaquez Jr., who is preparing for his third season in the NBA with the Miami Heat, and his sister Gabriela Jaquez,…
UFC champion Ilia Topuria calls out Canelo Alvarez, seeks fight
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria once again expressed his desire to cross over to professional boxing and face the winner of the upcoming fight…
USC transfer Chad Baker-Mazara leans on his Dominican roots
Don’t call him a traveler. Chad Baker-Mazara said that his journey through four universities allowed him to land in the place he had been looking…
Manny Pacquiao is determined to beat Mario Barrios in title fight
In his return to boxing after four years without a fight, Manny Pacquiao says he has more “passion and determination” than ever. The 46-year-old Filipino…
Manny Pacquiao faces welterweight champ Mario Barrios, but his real challenge will be time
Mauricio Sulaiman smiled as he recalled the call during which a boxing legend asked him to challenge current welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The president of…
While Dodgers wait to speak, Jaime Jarrín offers immigrants support
Amid the Dodgers’ silence about federal immigration raids in Southern California, a familiar voice that has comforted immigrants for years emerged.Jaime Jarrín, the former Spanish-language…
Has Pato O’Ward’s time at the Indy 500 finally arrived?
It’s been 12 months since Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward tasted arguably the biggest defeat of his career. He was leading the competition until the…
Jake Paul, Julio César Chávez Jr. trade jabs ahead of bout
One of Jake Paul’s nicknames is the “Problem Child,” but that nickname could just as easily fit Julio César Chávez Jr.After becoming World Boxing Council…
Rolly’ Romero sends a message to Ryan Garcia: ‘Get closer to God’
Rolando Romero is living the best moment of his career. This past weekend in Times Square, he shocked the boxing world by defeating Ryan Garcia,…
Mexican boxing star Israel ‘El Magnífico’ Vázquez dies at age 46
Former world champion Israel Vázquez, a Mexican boxing star known “El Magnífico,” died Monday night at the age of 46, World Boxing Council president Mauricio…