Aug

Damian Frias is still a longshot versus Carlos Molina

Damian Frias has won all types of battles but is used to being the underdog, and on Friday Night Fights he will again enter the ring expected to lose against Carlos Molina, who himself will have the unfamiliar label of ‘favored.’

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

16

Aug

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

by Lem Satterfield

Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: “It’s time to take him to the big stage — the HBOs and the Showtimes. It’s time to unleash Deontay Wilder.”

Kirkland: ‘If I’m going to fight with one arm, then pay me’

02

Jun

Kirkland: ‘If I’m going to fight with one arm, then pay me’

by Lem Satterfield

Calling an initial offer “an insult,” James Kirkland said he asked for a $2.5 million purse to face WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez with an injured right shoulder.

Kirkland’s back in focus for Alvarez as replacement for Williams

30

May

Kirkland’s back in focus for Alvarez as replacement for Williams

by Lem Satterfield

Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland could replace injured Paul Williams as an opponent for WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez on Sept. 15.

Kirkland wants Alvarez, Bundrage after arm heals

10

Apr

Kirkland wants Alvarez, Bundrage after arm heals

by Lem Satterfield

James Kirkland wants a title shot against IBF junior middleweight beltholder Cornelius Bundrage or WBC holder Saul Alvarez once he has completed the rehabilitation of his right shoulder.