David Benavidez was vexed when the elite of the super middleweight division tossed him on the back burner. It’s not that they were afraid of him, but the risk simply wasn't matching up with the reward. So, in the meanwhile, he beat up tenuous opponent…

LAS VEGAS – David Benavidez felt especially satisfied after battering a previously undefeated two-weight world champion critics contended could beat him Saturday night. (photo by Ryan Hafey) The relentless, rugged Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) stopped skillful southpaw Demetrius Andrade after the sixth round of their…

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas – On Saturday night, Hector Luis Garcia (16-2, 10 KOs) suffered his second defeat in a row. (photo by Ryan Hafey) Back in January, Garcia moved up to the lightweight limit and suffered a stoppage loss to Gervonta Davis. This time…

Paddy Pimblett expects to receive criticism regardless of the outcome of his fight against Tony Ferguson. Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) meets the skidding Ferguson (25-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) on Dec. 16 at UFC 296 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “El Cucuy” has lost…

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Paddy Pimblett doesn’t understand why Tony Ferguson is working with David Goggins ahead of their pay-per-view matchup. Pimblett will face the former interim champion at UFC 296 on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas. “El Cucuy” has…

LAS VEGAS – Jermall Charlo encapsulated his complicated relationship with his twin brother when he was asked to make closing comments during his post-fight press conference late Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. “And if y’all talk to my twin brother, tell him…

LAS VEGAS – Jermall Charlo wants a piece of Caleb Plant, but only inside a boxing ring. (photo by Ryan Hafey) Charlo saw Plant sitting ringside for his victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. on Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino’s Michelob ULTRA Arena.…

LAS VEGAS – Jermall Charlo still considers a return to the middleweight division a realistic possibility for his next fight. The unbeaten WBC middleweight champion remains confident that he can get down to the division’s limit of 160 pounds, even though he came in 3½…