Jan

Ward anxious for ring return after shoulder surgery

RING, WBA and WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward said “I can’t wait to get back out there and perform for all my fans” after having endured surgery on his right shoulder on Friday.

Lem’s latest: Hopkins-Cloud; Froch mulls Kessler, Stevenson

05

Jan

Lem’s latest: Hopkins-Cloud; Froch mulls Kessler, Stevenson

by Lem Satterfield

While IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud could defend his belt against Bernard Hopkins on March 9, IBF super middleweight beltholder Carl Froch is weighing mandatory challenger Adonis Stevenson or WBA counterpart Mikkel Kessler.

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

03

Jan

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight contender Sakio Bika could face Nikola Sjekloca for the WBC’s interim belt on Feb. 16, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

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.

Lem’s latest: Mack says he’s gotten under Froch’s skin

14

Nov

Lem’s latest: Mack says he’s gotten under Froch’s skin

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight fringe contender Yusaf Mack on IBF titleholder Carl Froch, who he challenges on Saturday in England: “I don’t fade and he can’t beat me.”

Hopkins eyes record against Cleverly, Shumenov or Cloud

11

Nov

Hopkins eyes record against Cleverly, Shumenov or Cloud

by Lem Satterfield

Former RING light heavyweight and middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins is being targeted for a comeback on March 9 opposite 175-pound titleholders Nathan Cleverly, Beibut Shumenov or Tavoris Cloud.