Aug

Lem’s latest: Alvarez-Chavez Jr. go head-to-head; Williams vulnerable; Goosen shaken by earthquakes

Saul Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will make title defenses on Sept. 17, Paul Williams’ vulnerability encourages rivals and promoter Dan Goossen experiences two earthquakes in a day.

Lem’s latest: Will Arum and Schaefer talk Mayweather-Pacquiao?

24

Aug

Lem’s latest: Will Arum and Schaefer talk Mayweather-Pacquiao?

by Lem Satterfield

Bob Arum: “Up to this point, there had been a period where we wouldn’t make those fights because of the Manny Pacquiao situation. But that’s now been resolved.”

Alexander debuts as WBC’s No. 2 welterweight behind Mayweather

21

Aug

Alexander debuts as WBC’s No. 2 welterweight behind Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

Devon Alexander’s in a good spot as a promotional free agent and WBC’s No. 2-ranked welterweight behind Floyd Mayweather.

King turns 80 but is too busy to celebrate

19

Aug

King turns 80 but is too busy to celebrate

by Lem Satterfield

Promoter Don King turned 80 on Saturday but his publicist says he hasn't slowed down long enough to celebrate.

Donaire will return to the ring against Narvaez on Oct. 22 on HBO

18

Aug

Donaire will return to the ring against Narvaez on Oct. 22 on HBO

by Lem Satterfield

Nonito Donaire will defend his WBC and WBO bantamweight belts against unbeaten WBO junior bantamweight titleholder Omar Narvaez on Oct. 22 in Carson, Calif.

Pacquiao on PPV head to head against UFC on Fox Sports? Bring it on, says Arum

18

Aug

Pacquiao on PPV head to head against UFC on Fox Sports? Bring it on, says Arum

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez III on HBO Pay-Per-View will go head to head against Fox Sports' first UFC event on Nov. 12, a battle Top Rank's Bob Arum welcomes.