Jul

Lem’s latest: Blake Caparello respects, doesn’t fear Kovalev

Light heavyweight challenger Blake Caparello says he’ll have to wait until Aug. 2 to see how real Sergey Kovalev’s power is, but also says he’ll adjust to whatever comes at him.

Jul

Sergey Kovalev: I would get in the ring with Bernard Hopkins right now

by Lem Satterfield

In response to WBA/IBF light heavyweight titleholder Bernard Hopkins expressing interest in a possible unification bout, WBO titlist Sergey Kovalev insists he would face the 49-year-old – now.

Jul

Lem’s latest: Carlos Molina eyes Mayweather, Cotto, Alvarez-Lara winner

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we find out who’s next on IBF junior middleweight titlist Carlos Molina’s hit list, should he successfully defend his strap against Cornelius Bundrage.

Jun

Lem’s latest: Mike Jones ends 26-month ring absence on Aug. 23

by Lem Satterfield

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook details the return of welterweight Mike Jones after a two-year-plus absence from the ring and much more.

Jun

Sergey Kovalev-Blake Caparello set for Aug. 2 on HBO

by Doug Fischer

Sergey Kovalev returns to HBO and Atlantic City on Aug. 2 to defend his WBO light heavyweight title against unbeaten prospect Blake Caparello at Revel Casino Hotel, the Russian beltholder’s promoter Main Events announced on Saturday.

Jun

Lem’s latest: Brandon Rios-Diego Chaves; Vyacheslav Glazkov returns

by Lem Satterfield

HBO will present a split-site doubleheader on Aug. 2, with a welterweight bout between Brandon Rios and Diego Chaves in Las Vegas, plus light heavyweight Sergey Kovalev in action from Atlantic City.