Apr

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

Readers debate Bernard Hopkins’ and Manny Pacquiao’s all-time great status, talk about what’s next for Pacquiao and Tim Bradley, and what might happen in the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana fight in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Apr

Bernard Hopkins to Beibut Shumenov: ‘Get ready for school, student’

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins raised the intensity of the promotion for his IBF/WBA 175-pound title unification bout against Beibut Shumenov by taking shots at Shumenov’s wealthy background at Thursday’s final press conference for their Saturday showdown.

Apr

Peter Quillin to ‘seize moment’ versus Lukas Konecny

by Lem Satterfield

WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin is more than ready for Saturday night’s challenge of Lukas Konecny, visualizing him even in his late preparation for the bout,

Apr

Lem’s latest: Bernard Hopkins ‘eager’ for history vs. Beibut Shumenov

by Lem Satterfield

There is no nervousness in Bernard Hopkins as he enters his 175-pound title unification bout against Beibut Shumenov on Saturday at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The legendary champ is eager to make more history.

Apr

Who wins Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov?

by Lem Satterfield

Who wins Saturday night’s light heavyweight title unification battle between Bernard Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov? Read on for RingTV.com’s expert panel’s predictions.

Apr

Freddie Roach to Manny Pacquiao: ‘In the Bible, there’s violence also’

by Lem Satterfield

Ahead of this Saturday night’s rematch between WBO 147-pound titlist Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach reminded his Christian charge that, in the Bible, the theme of violence runs concurrently with that of compassion.

Apr

Bernard Hopkins set on unification, Beibut Shumenov then Adonis Stevenson

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins isn’t overlooking Beibut Shumenov, but he is looking past him to a Showtime matchup with Adonis Stevenson, with the winner to potentially hold the RING, IBF, WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles.

Apr

Beibut Shumenov has ‘developed a style … to shock’ Bernard Hopkins

by Lem Satterfield

WBA light heavyweight titleholder Beibut Shumenov says he has studied his April 19 opponent, IBF beltholder Bernard Hopkins, and is confident he can “clearly” beat the older man.

Mar

Shawn Porter calls Paulie Malignaggi ‘biggest test’ since Julio Diaz

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titleholder Shawn Porter isn’t taking his April 19 defense against former two-division titlist Paul Malignaggi lightly, calling it his biggest test since Julio Diaz.

Mar

Beibut Shumenov won’t let admiration for Bernard Hopkins stand in his way

by Lem Satterfield

WBA light heavyweight titleholder Beibut Shumenov has a lot of respect for his 49-year-old opponent, IBF beltholder Bernard Hopkins, even calling him an idol. But paying homage is one thing, becoming a unified champion is another, he says.