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Posted on 05/27/2021 By: Hans Themistode Julian Williams vividly remembers the night he fought Jermall Charlo. After the two talked smack to one another for several months, Williams goaded Charlo into staying at the 154-pound division for one final fight. With the two facing off for Charlo’s IBF world title, the Houstonian would ultimately prevail via fifth-round stoppage. Although the highlights may accentuate the fight ending blow, Williams thoroughly remembers handing Charlo a beating bef...

The upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition boxing bout will have plenty of star power and veteran experience outside of the ring.

05/27/2021 Showtime is tapping into its talent roster for its coverage of the “Mayweather vs. Paul: Bragging Rights” fight set for June 6 from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The broadcast team for the pay-per-view event will include Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, stars of the network’s acclaimed late-night show, Desus & Mero. The duo will provide commentary — and comedy — throughout the evening, working alongside host Brian Custer. Announcing the fight at ringside will be...

Posted on 05/25/2021 By: Hans Themistode Julian Williams is foaming at the mouth to jump back into the ring. Ever since losing his IBF and WBA super welterweight world titles to Jeison Rosario, the Philadelphia native has remained on the sidelines. At the moment, he’s currently putting the finishing touches on a grueling training camp in preparation to take on Brian Mendoza at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. When Williams takes the time to survey the landscape at 154 pounds, he acknowl...

During Brian Custer’s latest installment of the Last Stand Podcast, former junior middleweight titleholder Julian Williams talks about his split with longtime trainer Stephen ‘Breadman’ Edwards, looking towards a big fight against Jermell Charlo, and why he believes Jaron Ennis is good enough to take out some of the best welterweights out there. Check out some excerpts below. Williams on the breakup with trainer Stephen Edwards “The main thing is I think I needed a change, and that’s...

Posted on 05/18/2021 By: Hans Themistode It wasn’t that long ago where Jarrett Hurd was considered the best the super welterweight division had to offer. The Maryland native had grown accustomed to being introduced as the unified champion of the world. Now, however, that distinction is held by long-time rival Jermell Charlo. Although most of the boxing world now views the pugnacious Houstonian as the man to beat in the division, Hurd vehemently disagrees. “I’m the best at 154,” said Hu...

By: Hans Themistode Despite the big wins and world titles currently sitting on his mantle, Daniel Jacobs always takes the time to sit back and reflect on

Former middleweight titleholder Daniel Jacobs is the latest fight to join Brian Custer’s Last Stand Podcast and during this installment Jacobs explains how he’s ready to get back in the ring, his training situation, and some issues in his personal life have affected him. Check out some excerpts below with the full video interview available above! Jacobs on training again with Andre Rozier “Anything is possible, we’re just working on our relationship, we trained one time which is cool, ...

Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring this Saturday (May 8, DAZN) against Billy Joe Saunders in a fight where the winner will leave with three of the four major titles at super middleweight. Canelo was a guest on The Last Stand Podcast with Brian Custer and spoke about the Saunders fight, Caleb Plant and the IBF title, other names at 160, and his willingness to fight on a PBC card. On Billy Joe Saunders “I’m not the same guy from 5, 6 years ago, I’m different, I have experience, I’m a more...

Former Jets Player Willie Colon Hosts NJ Event with Support from Other Pro Athletes, Raising Nearly $300,000 for Lupus Research Alliance News provided by Share this article Share this article SUMMIT, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of May, Lupus Awareness Month, former Super Bowl Champion and Barstool Sports radio personality Willie Colon, is hosting the annual Willie Colon Golf Outing for the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). Dedicated to advancing lupus research, Mr. Colon is a member...