Jan

IBF to approve Vazquez-Burns ‘tonight’

IBF Championships Chairman Lindsay Tucker expects to approve a March 16 clash between his organization’s lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and WBO counterpart Rick Burns on Monday.

14

Jan

IBF would approve Vazquez-Burns

by Lem Satterfield

The IBF would approve a proposed bout between its lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and the WBO 135-pound beltholder Ricky Burns.

Lem’s latest: Lopez returns, Kessler-Froch II?

03

Jan

Lem’s latest: Lopez returns, Kessler-Froch II?

by Lem Satterfield

Former beltholder Juan Manuel Lopez wiill try to rebound from his second knockout loss to Orlando Salido when he returns to the ring on Feb. 2 against Aldimar Silva Santos in Lopez’s native Puerto Rico.

29

Dec

Broner-Rees slated for Feb. 16

by Lem Satterfield

WBC lightweight beltholder Adrien Broner will pursue his sixth straight knockout victory against ex-titleholder Gavin Rees on Feb. 16.

Lem’s latest: Broner wants Pacquiao; Burns recalls Camacho; Montiel wins

25

Nov

Lem’s latest: Broner wants Pacquiao; Burns recalls Camacho; Montiel wins

by Lem Satterfield

Adrien Broner: “I know what fight can happen, and that’s me and [Manny] Pacquiao.”

Berto licensed in California, Tarver appeal to be heard Oct. 8

21

Aug

Berto licensed in California, Tarver appeal to be heard Oct. 8

by Lem Satterfield

Andre Berto has been licensed to fight by the California State Athletic Commission, which is awaiting an appeal hearing concerning a positive drug test by Antonio Tarver that is slated for Oct. 8.

HBO lands Mitchell-Banks, Broner on Oct. 6 from Atlantic City

15

Aug

HBO lands Mitchell-Banks, Broner on Oct. 6 from Atlantic City

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten Adrien Broner on his inability to land an opponent thus far for Oct. 6: “Don’t nobody want to grab that rope to hang themselves, man. But anybody can get it. Everybody that’s anybody can get it.”