Aug

Lem’s latest: Tapia died of heart-related issues

An autopsy has determined that former five-belt, three-division champion Johnny Tapia died of heart problems related to his medication.

19

Aug

Don King turns 81 on Monday

by Lem Satterfield

Promoter Don King, who turns 81 on Aug. 20, invited Pygmies to the “Rumble In The Jungle,” claims to be able to communicate with Floyd Mayweather in “ghetto-ese,” and once killed a man — just a few stories from the life of the man who coined the phrase “Only in America.”

De La Hoya’s not mad about THE RING’s top 10 Olympians list

15

Aug

De La Hoya’s not mad about THE RING’s top 10 Olympians list

by Lem Satterfield

Oscar De La Hoya on his absence from THE RING’s Top 10 list of fighters who have achieved Olympic and professional success: “I really don’t mind, because I don’t need my head to be blown up any more than it already is.”

30

Apr

Mayweather’s final training camp notes

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his future: “I’m focused on my upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto on May 5, and once I beat him, I can then worry about what’s the next step in my career.”

Exclusive: Leonard shares on Dundee’s passing

03

Feb

Exclusive: Leonard shares on Dundee’s passing

by Lem Satterfield

Sugar Ray Leonard said Angelo Dundee never doubted he would defeat Marvin Hagler, even after Leonard was nearly knocked out by a sparring partner five days prior to the fight.

Dundee, the fight-loving, fun-loving trainer of Ali, Leonard, dies at age 90

02

Feb

Dundee, the fight-loving, fun-loving trainer of Ali, Leonard, dies at age 90

by Lem Satterfield

Angelo Dundee, the beloved former trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard among other hall-of-fame enshrined fighters, has died at the age of 90.

Froch not a fan of Ali, Robinson, says Kessler overlooked Ward, disses Bute

16

Dec

Froch not a fan of Ali, Robinson, says Kessler overlooked Ward, disses Bute

by Lem Satterfield

Outspoken Carl Froch shares his thoughts on Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson, says Mikkel Kessler overlooked Andre Ward, and believes Lucian Bute is over-rated.

90-year-old Dundee picks Ortiz, Marquez to beat Mayweather, Pacquiao

30

Aug

90-year-old Dundee picks Ortiz, Marquez to beat Mayweather, Pacquiao

by Lem Satterfield

Angelo Dundee on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao: “Mayweather wins. I just don’t know why Mayweather’s not fighting him. He walks around saying that he’s the best fighter in the world? Well, fight the sucker.”