Syracuse, N.Y. — Michael Carter-Williams has long been a fight fan. He remembers watching boxing matches with his grandfather, his stepfather, his dad. He also appreciated mixed martial arts and ...

NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams is a lifelong combat sports fan – and will now put on the gloves himself.

Former NBA guard Michael Carter-Williams will make his amateur boxing debut in May. / Rich Storry-Imagn Images Former NBA guard Michael Carter Williams, who was the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year ...