57-year-old pro boxer from South Boston prepares for his final fight
Charlie LoGrasso of South Boston is said to be the oldest pro boxer of all-time in New England. At age 57, he's getting into the ring one final time.
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Charlie LoGrasso of South Boston is said to be the oldest pro boxer of all-time in New England. At age 57, he's getting into the ring one final time.
Lawtown Boxing Gym recently teamed up with Sal Lupoli from Sal's Pizza to expand their location. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
Lawtown Boxing Gym in Lawrence gives free membership to young people, hoping to give them the tools to thrive.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
The polarizing boxing match between Youtuber Jake Paul and legendary Mike Tyson has boxing purists in Boston sick but still planning to tune in Friday night. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Massachusetts State Police are suspending full contact boxing between trainees until further notice after the death of a recruit. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The city of Brockton, also known as the "City of Champions," unveiled a new statue dedicated to "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler Thursday.
A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.
WBA Welterweight Champion Jamal "Shango" James takes on undefeated contender Rahdzab Butaev this Saturday, October 30th on SHOWTIME. CBS' Katie Johnston sat down with the boxer to talk about the upcoming fight, his training, and his community program "Pursuit of Discipline."
A pair of title fights are on the docket this Saturday when the Charlo brothers put their belts on the line as part of a pay-per-view doubleheader on Showtime.
Mike Tyson is coming back to boxing at age 54.
With no fans in the stands, UFC became the first major sport to return to action with coronavirus precautions.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks to Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer's Chair Josh Obeiter and Senior Manager Melissa Shirtcliff on the English version of Centro and with Diversity Outreach Manager, Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter Leonor Buitrago on the Spanish version.
On this edition of Centro, WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with the undefeated boxing prospect Victor Reynoso.
Showtime Sports boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi looks at the fights and fighters that made 2018 a great year and what to expect in 2019.
The former six-weight boxing champion told reporters that he's preparing to throw his hat in the ring for the 2020 election.
The Mayweather-McGregor fight seems to have been very profitable for the pair as they check in at the #1 and #4 spots respectively.
At a Dorchester school the sport of boxing has been an innovative way to make discipline and self control part of the school day.
Boxing isn't only as strong as its heavyweight division, but a Deontay Wilder-Anthony Wilder fight would certainly showcase its strength.
Deontay Wilder, Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr. return to the ring in a loaded 2018 Showtime Championship Boxing schedule.
WBC heavyweight champion discusses how he got into boxing and fulfilling his promise to his daughter.
The WBC heavyweight champion will defend his belt against Stiverne on November 4th live on Showtime.
The current WBC heavyweight champ will square off with another unbeaten fighter in his sixth title defense.
Mayweather-McGregor proved to be a good fight. Where does that leave the two fighters, not to mention boxing and MMA, going forward?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in the last fight of his spectacular career. Conor McGregor didn't do so badly, either.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday that she's running for reelection.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
The Patriots will travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
The Hive Theater Company, a brand new company in Boston, is giving young talent in the city a place to shine.
A monster winter storm will clash with Arctic air, with major implications for the weather forecast in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday that she's running for reelection.
Police say a car stolen from Boston crashed into a Cambridge biotechnology building on Monday afternoon, seriously injuring someone inside.
A man crashed a car into the police station in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, on Monday. Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said that the crash was believed to be intentional.
New England Patriots fans are gearing up to travel to Denver, Colorado, to support the team as they face off against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
The Patriots will travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been named one of the participants.
Sunday won't be the first time the Patriots have played a postseason game in Denver, but New England will be hoping the result is better than their past experience in the Mile High City.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.