HBO, Showtime fall dates to clash
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza once said of co-existing with HBO that “there is room for two very successful, very active networks in boxing.”
read moreLem’s latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero
Golden Boy Promotions CEO plans to sign several Olympic boxers prior to their pro debuts, but questions the relationship of AIBA, amateur boxing’s governing body, with professional boxing.
read moreMares-Moreno, Abril-Bogere, Russell, Olympians eyed for Oct. 13-14
WBC junior featherweight titleholder Abner Mares, lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and featherweight prosepct Gary Russell Jr. could be a part of a big weekend that includes 2012 Olympian pro debuts, Oct. 13-14, on Showtime and CBS.
read moreQ&A: Morel is confident going against Mares
Eric Morel on Abner Mares: “His style is perfect for mine. I’m aware of his power and I’m aware of everything that he can bring. I’m confident that I can pull it off.”
read moreLem’s latest: Tarver-Kayode, Quillin-Wright part of quadruple-header
Lateef Kayode’s cruiserweight bout with former light heavyweight titleholder Antonio Tarver is to headline a Showtime-televised, quadruple-header from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on June 2.
read moreAnkle injury forces Russell Jr. off April 21 card
Gary Russell Jr. injured his left ankle during a sparring session on Friday that will force him off an April 21 card whose junior featherweight bout features Abner Mares against Eric Morel.
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