New Orleans “shows out,” shows it’s a boxing city once again
Our city has seen – and been a great host of – its share of major sporting events, even championship boxing events.
view morePrograis comes home, remains unbeaten with 8th-round TKO
For Regis “Rougarou” Prograis, “The Homecoming” – the promotional term for Saturday night’s WBC Diamond super lightweight title bout at Lakefront Arena – followed the script to perfection.
view moreLouisiana native Lanerie returns to winner’s circle after wife’s death
Three weeks to the day after his wife Shantel died, jockey Corey Lanerie was back in a place he’s visited more than 4,400 times – the winner’s circle.
view moreNewman grad Jeremy Bleich gets long-awaited call to majors
After a decade toiling through every level of minor league baseball, New Orleans native Jeremy Bleich got the call he’s waited for his entire career.
view morePrograis ready for “dream come true” fight in hometown against fellow unbeaten Velasco
Regis Prograis is making a name for himself in professional boxing, and he’s trying to take his hometown along for the ride.
view moreNicholls leads with 14 total selections on 2018 Southland Preseason All-Conference Football Teams
Highlighted by junior quarterback Chase Fourcade, the Colonels earned four selections to the first team offense, six to the first team defense and four second team offense picks.
view moreRegis Prograis handling return home well, ready to focus on fight
To say that Regis Prograis has answered the call in his return to his hometown is an understatement.
view moreBob Arum weighs in on Prograis title fight, state of boxing
At the ripe young age of 86, Arum is still in the game in a huge way as the founder and CEO of Top Rank Boxing.
view moreJesters lose regular season finale but make NPSL playoffs
The Jesters will host the Georgia Revolution at Pan American Stadium in the opening round of the NPSL South region playoffs Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
view moreLarry Holmes and a Requiem for the Heavyweights
Forty years ago, in June of 1978, Larry Holmes and Ken Norton gave one of the greatest rounds in history to boxing fans.
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