Lem’s latest: Tarver back as heavyweight on Nov. 26
Former titleholder Antonio Tarver will return from what will have been a 17-month ring absence against Mike Sheppard on Nov. 26.
read moreLem’s latest: Provodnikov vows ‘street fight’ with Alvarado
Ruslan Provodnikov said of his upcoming fight with Mike Alvarado, “It’s not going to be about technique. Simply war. It’s just going to be a street fight. I promise you that.”
read moreCotto 153.2 pounds, Rodriguez 154
Miguel Cotto and Delvin Rodriguez weighed 153.2 and 154 pounds, respectively, in advance of their junior middleweight fight on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.
read moreLem’s latest: Chavez Jr.-Vera rematch in talks
The promoters of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera are targeting a Dec. 14 date for their rematch. Chavez won a controversial 10-round unanimous decision this past Saturday.
read moreRamirez, Magdaleno return on Saturday
Unbeaten prospects Gilberto Ramirez and Jesse Magdaleno will appear on the same UniMas card on Saturday night, Top Rank has announced.
read moreLem’s latest: Matthysse calls Garcia ‘fight of my life’
Of the thought of victory over Danny Garcia on Sept. 14, Lucas Matthysse said, “I would be on top of the world.”
read moreMolina wants Figueroa next
Lightweight contender John Molina has informed his promoter, Dan Goossen, that he wants to fight undefeated Omar Figueroa Jr.
read moreLem’s latest: Soto Karass ‘ready to die in ring’ vs. Berto
Jesus Soto Karass on his fight with Andre Berto: “The bottom line is that I want to win. Yes, I’m going to give a great performance, like I always do. I’m ready to die in the ring like every Mexican.”
read moreBey, Molina meet in search of redemption
Unbeaten lightweight standout Mickey Bey will face former title challenger John Molina on Friday in Las Vegas. It will be Bey’s first bout since testing positive for high levels of testosterone in his last fight. Molina is coming off a decision loss.
read moreLem’s latest: Alvarado returns in October or November
Denver-based junior welterweight Mike Alvarado, who gained revenge over Brandon Rios with a unanimous decision victory in March, could return in October for a hometown fight on HBO.
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