Feb

Campbell withdraws from March 7 bout, citing father’s health

Citing the health of his father, British lightweight Luke Campbell has pulled out of a scheduled March 7 bout at the Hull Ice Arena in Hull, Yorkshire, England, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport announced on Tuesday.

‘Nice guy’ Evander Holyfield stars in anti-road rage commercial

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Feb

‘Nice guy’ Evander Holyfield stars in anti-road rage commercial

by Lem Satterfield

In a public service ad in conjunction with Georgia law enforcement, former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is now leading the fight against road rage.

Keith Thurman to prepare for ‘roughhousing’ vs. Robert Guerrero

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Feb

Keith Thurman to prepare for ‘roughhousing’ vs. Robert Guerrero

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated welterweight Keith Thurman believes he might encounter rough tactics in his March 7 bout against Robert Guerrero, so he’s preparing accordingly.

Golden Boy Promotions signs Argentine standout Marcelino Lopez

31

Jan

Golden Boy Promotions signs Argentine standout Marcelino Lopez

by Lem Satterfield

Once-beaten Argentine lightweight Marcelino “Nino” Lopez has signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, according to company president Oscar De La Hoya. Lopez is managed by Mario Arano, who also handles junior welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Manny Pacquiao: ‘#FightNotMadeYet’

31

Jan

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Manny Pacquiao: ‘#FightNotMadeYet’

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. denied reports on Saturday that a deal is done for a May 2 bout against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, doing so on his Shots account.

Officials: No deal yet on Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao

31

Jan

Officials: No deal yet on Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao

by Lem Satterfield

Representatives of both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are “still working” on completing a deal for the mega-bout, according to Pacquiao’s advisor, Michael Koncz, who dismissed Friday night reports that the fight is done along with Showtime executives.

Braehmer expects an early night’s work vs. Krasniqi

30

Jan

Braehmer expects an early night’s work vs. Krasniqi

by Lem Satterfield

If the opportunity presents itself, RING No. 4-rated light heavyweight Juergen Braehmer says he’ll look for an early night’s work against Robin Krasniqi on March 21.

Bob Arum: Crawford, Walters tentative for March 21 doubleheader

30

Jan

Bob Arum: Crawford, Walters tentative for March 21 doubleheader

by Lem Satterfield

RING lightweight champion Terence Crawford and WBA featherweight titlist Nicholas Walters could fight in separate bouts at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on March 21.