Three-division Champion Mikey Garcia faces 140-pound Champ Sergey Lipinets Feb. 10 in San Antonio
Undefeated two-time world champion Rances Barthelemy rematches Kiryl Relikh for a vacant 140-pound title in the co-main event of the Showtime-televised card from the Alamodome.
Russell delights home crowd, retains world title with TKO of Escandon
It sticks to him like a stain that he can’t wash out. Each opponent Gary Russell Jr. meets wears the face of Vasyl Lomachenko, the only fighter to ever beat Russell as a pro. And each fight Russell has had since that June 2014 setback means another step toward self-redemption in a Lomachenko rematch.
12 Rounds With … Rances Barthelemy
Rances Barthelemy almost seems too good for his own good at times. Silky smooth in the ring with the ability to fight from either stance, the 5-foot-11 Cuban has faced little resistance in the ring in earning world titles at 130 and 135 pounds.
Barthelemy overcomes adversity, outworks Bey to retain 135-pound title
Rances Barthelemy was dropped for the first time in his career in questionable fashion, but he didn’t let that knock him off course against Mickey Bey.
Barthelemy expects experience, talent to carry him past Bey in 135-pound title fight
Rances Barthelemy claims he is more powerful and has faced better competition than Mickey Bey heading into their title fight.
Barthelemy feeling strong heading into 135-pound title defense against Bey
As good as Rances Barthelemy was in winning a world championship at 130 pounds, he might be even better at 135.
Lem’s Corner: Already possessing similarities, Molina and Provodnikov finally to share a ring
John Molina Jr. and Ruslan Provodnikov were born just 53 weeks apart, made their professional debuts seven months apart in 2006 and they live about 25 miles from each other in Southern California.
Rances Barthelemy to make first defense of 135-pound title against ex-champ Mickey Bey on June 3
In his last fight, Rances Barthelemy became a two-time world champion by picking up a vacant 135-pound title. Now the crown's previous owner wants his hardware back.







