Legendary boxer Jack Johnson gains support for presidential pardon

Lawmakers seeking a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson, the world’s first black heavyweight boxing champion imprisoned a century ago for his romantic relationships with white women, renewed their efforts on Tuesday.

Boxer Omar Henry appeared bound for glory until cancer took his life at 25

It was a birthday and a funeral.

Omar Henry’s family and friends were gathered in a back room of Apostolic Church of God in Hyde Park, snacking on roast beef
sandwiches and chocolate doughnuts and sipping iced tea. A video of Omar’s boxing highlights played …

Rare outdoor boxing card scheduled for U.S. Cellular on Aug. 16

Boxing is scheduled to return to the White Sox’ ballpark for the first time in 50 years when U.S. Cellular Field hosts a professional card on Aug. 16.The promotional group of 8 Count Productions and Round 3 Productions, both out of Chicago, and Florida-based Warriors …

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. suspended over failed drug test

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has fined and suspended boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over a failed drug test last year. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter tested positive for marijuana in September after his first professional loss. Chavez (46-1-1) was suspended Thursday for …

Andrzej Fonfara’s puzzling TKO victory pleases Pavilion crowd

In an ending that had the crowd of 4,224 at the Pavilion scratching its head for a while, Andrzej Fonfara won the IBO light-heavyweight title Friday with a seventh-round technical knockout of Tommy Karpency. After being knocked down twice in the first round, Karpency had …

Former boxing world champion Mike Tyson sues Live Nation over embezzlement

LOS ANGELES — Mike Tyson is suing a financial services firm affiliated with Live Nation, claiming it cost him more than $5 million due to a former employee’s embezzlement and mismanagement.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles claims an adviser from SFX Financial Advisory …

It’s Showtime: Floyd Mayweather Jr. set to fight Robert Guerrero

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight Robert Guerrero on May 4, and he’s changing networks to do it. The biggest star in boxing dropped a surprise Tuesday while announcing his long-rumored next bout: After several years on HBO, Mayweather is moving to Showtime with a lucrative …

UFC 157: Ronda Rousey-Liz Carmouche Primetime episodes 1&2

UFC Primetime follows fighters Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche as they prepare to fight in the first women’s match in UFC history. The historic bout will take place at UFC 157 as bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defends against Marine Corps veteran Liz Carmouche on Saturday, February 23 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

VIDEO: The Ultimate Fighter’s Uriah Hall ends UFC fight with amazing spin kick KO

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What’s next for Manny Pacquiao?

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his countrymen can only dream of: lifting himself out of wrenching poverty, securing a future for his children and becoming a hero to Filipinos the world over. Not content with just winning in the …

What next for Manny Pacquiao?

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his countrymen can only dream of: lifting himself out of wrenching poverty, securing a future for his children and becoming a hero to Filipinos the world over. Not content with just winning in the …