Jul

Soto Karass and the gatekeepers

Andre Berto still wants to be a player in the 147-pound division but after losing two of his last three bouts, the former two-time titleholder will have to prove he can do it by beating welterweight gatekeeper Jesus Soto Karass tonight. Find out who the gatekeepers are in boxing’s other divisions.

Martirosyan-Andrade on Sept. 7 Chavez-Vera card

26

Jul

Martirosyan-Andrade on Sept. 7 Chavez-Vera card

by Lem Satterfield

Junior middleweights Vanes Martirosyan and Demetrius Andrade, both undefeated, will fight for the WBO’s vacant title underneath the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Brian Vera main event in Los Angeles.

21

May

Arum: Chavez-Vera likely; Ward next?

by Lem Satterfield

Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.

13

May

Ward to return in September

by Lem Satterfield

RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward said he plans to return to the ring in September, and mentioned former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as a potential opponent.

Arum: For Chavez Jr., it’s either Murray or Vera

12

May

Arum: For Chavez Jr., it’s either Murray or Vera

by Lem Satterfield

Former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will decide between Martin Murray and Brian Vera as potential opponents on Aug. 3, according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

Lem’s latest: Dirrell eyes November debut under TMT Promotions

09

Aug

Lem’s latest: Dirrell eyes November debut under TMT Promotions

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell anticipates being back in action in November under TMT Promotions, the company formed by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper 50 Cent.