Mar

Oscar De La Hoya wants to bring back Matthysse in ‘Sept. Blockbuster fight’

Oscar De La Hoya hints he may bring back Lucas Matthysse on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin in September- if they fight.

Joseph Diaz calls out featherweight division before his HBO bout

22

Mar

Joseph Diaz calls out featherweight division before his HBO bout

by Mitch Abramson

Joseph Diaz wants to face Leo Santa Cruz, Vasyl Lomachenko, Gary Russell Jr. and Abner Mares. “I have to conquer all these guys,” he said.

Lamont Peterson is willing to fight as heavy as 154 in his next fight

22

Mar

Lamont Peterson is willing to fight as heavy as 154 in his next fight

by Mitch Abramson

While most of the top welterweights have big fights lined up, Lamont Peterson patiently waits his turn for his next opportunity- but at a heavier weight.

Source: Lucas Browne failed drug test after his victory over Chagaev

21

Mar

Source: Lucas Browne failed drug test after his victory over Chagaev

by Mitch Abramson

Lucas Browne tested positive for the weight-loss drug Clenbuterol following his dramatic victory over Ruslan Chagaev on March 5, a source has confirmed.

Canelo-Khan PPV undercard is set: Lemieux vs. Tapia in co-feature

21

Mar

Canelo-Khan PPV undercard is set: Lemieux vs. Tapia in co-feature

by Mitch Abramson

David Lemieux faces Glen Tapia in the co-main event; Mauricio Herrera takes on Frankie Gomez; And Patrick Teixeira squares off against Curtis Stevens.

Why is Roy Jones Jr. facing an MMA fighter tonight? Program exec talks

20

Mar

Why is Roy Jones Jr. facing an MMA fighter tonight? Program exec talks

by Mitch Abramson

Roy Jones Jr. is fighting on PPV tonight but he’s not facing a boxer on HBO or Showtime. He’s fighting on a streaming service against an MMA fighter in an unusual event.

Jermall Charlo’s fight vs. Austin Trout may land on Wilder-Povetkin telecast

19

Mar

Jermall Charlo’s fight vs. Austin Trout may land on Wilder-Povetkin telecast

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime is in talks to air a broadcast with Jermall Charlo’s live title defense against Austin Trout with a replay of Deontay Wilder vs. Alexander Povetkin in Russia.

Jermall Charlo set to face Austin Trout as Lara-Vanes is also in the works

18

Mar

Jermall Charlo set to face Austin Trout as Lara-Vanes is also in the works

by Mitch Abramson

Ronnie Shields has his hands full as he trains both Jermall Charlo and Erislandy Lara, who may face Vanes Martirosyan again in Jr. middle title fights.