Sep

Demetrius Andrade to return on Oct. 17

After a long absence which culminated in having been stripped of his WBO title, junior middleweight Demetrius Andrade will return to action on Oct. 17.

Apr

Willie Monroe Jr. rejects WBC rules, keeps eye on Golovkin’s WBA title

by Michael Woods

The WBC sent out a scary-sounding press release that Willie Monroe Jr. would not comply with WBC safety rules ahead of his matchup with Gennady Golovkin, but it’s not as controversial as it sounds, according to his promoter.

Apr

Update: Tony Morgan will remain in Willie Monroe Jr.’s corner

by The Ring

Trainer Tony Morgan’s recent arrest for methamphetamine-related charges threw some doubt on whether the Gennady Golovkin-Willie Monroe Jr. fight would proceed as planned.

Mar

Demetrius Andrade: ‘I want to fight Gennady Golovkin on pay-per-view’

by Coyote Duran

While junior middleweights Vanes Martirosyan and Jermell Charlo clash on Saturday, WBO titlist Demetrius Andrade is on the sidelines, seemingly watching everyone else gets their shot in the spotlight. Vladimir Lik recently sat down with “Boo Boo” to get his take on his career.

Feb

Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse fight close to sold out

by Doug Fischer

The anticipated April 18 showdown between 140-pound power punchers Ruslan Provodnikov and Lucas Matthysse at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, has already sold more than 3,000 tickets and is close to selling out, according to co-promoter Artie Pelullo.

Feb

Garcia ordered to face Postol after Peterson bout

by Lem Satterfield

Although RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia has been approved for a non-title bout on April 11 opposite IBF titleholder Lamont Peterson, he must face WBC mandatory contender Viktor Postol afterward.

Jan

Lucas Matthysse-Ruslan Provodnikov eyed for March 28 at StubHub

by Lem Satterfield

Talks are ongoing for a junior welterweight bout between top contenders Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov on March 28 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., according to Provodnikov’s promoter, Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions.

Jan

Promoter: Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse in talks

by Lem Satterfield

If all goes well, we could see a junior welterweight showdown between Ruslan Provodnikov and Lucas Matthysse in the spring, according to promoter Artie Pelullo.

Nov

Ruslan Provodnikov wants Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Lucas Matthysse

by Lem Satterfield

Faced with the dubious task of having to meet Jose Luis Castillo in Russia on Friday, former 140-pound titlist Ruslan Provodnikov envisions more lucrative bouts in the future.

Nov

Andrade pulls out of Charlo fight over money, communication issues

by Lem Satterfield

The father and trainer of WBO junior middleweight beltholder Demetrius Andrade says his son will not go through with a scheduled Dec. 13 title defense against Jermell Charlo, a fight he says was never finalized, due to the amount of money that was offered for the bout that was part of a Showtime tripleheader.