May

Wilder scolds WBC, claims ‘thousands’ of boxers are doping

Heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder grows impatient with the WBC as he waits to see if it drops Alexander Povetkin from its ratings after a failed drug test.

David Haye: Talented former champion remains current

18

May

David Haye: Talented former champion remains current

by Tom Gray

Former cruiserweight and heavyweight titleholder David Haye faces 16-1 underdog Arnold Gjergjaj on Saturday in the second stage of his comeback.

RING Ratings Update: More not-so-positive developments

17

May

RING Ratings Update: More not-so-positive developments

by Michael Rosenthal

Drugs are again the focus of this week’s update, and it’s all about the heavyweights after Lucas Browne was suspended and Alexander Povetkin tested positive.

War of words erupts between Wilder and Povetkin camps over fight

15

May

War of words erupts between Wilder and Povetkin camps over fight

by Mitch Abramson

Lou DiBella took issue with Alexander Povetkin promoter Andrey Ryabinsky’s claim that Povetkin is still deserving of a fight despite a positive drug test.

Deontay Wilder didn’t board his flight to Moscow this morning

15

May

Deontay Wilder didn’t board his flight to Moscow this morning

by Mitch Abramson

Deontay Wilder remains in Sheffield, England, awaiting a ruling by the WBC on whether his bout will proceed after Alexander Povetkin flunked a pre-fight drug test.

Alexander Povetkin tests positive for banned drug meldonium

13

May

Alexander Povetkin tests positive for banned drug meldonium

by Mitch Abramson

Alexander Povetkin’s positive drug test for the banned substance meldonium now threatens his heavyweight title fight with Deontay Wilder on May 21 in Moscow.

09

May

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on Canelo Alvarez’s “one-hitter-quitter” against Amir Khan, look forward to Canelo vs. GGG, wonder what’s next for Khan, and much more in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Deontay Wilder accuses Charles Martin of lying down against Joshua

21

Apr

Deontay Wilder accuses Charles Martin of lying down against Joshua

by Mitch Abramson

Deontay Wilder was frustrated by Charles Martin’s knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, saying, “He could have gotten up” but was only thinking of a “payday.”