Q&A: Alexander Povetkin
Alexander Povetkin won the WBA’s “regular” heavyweight title when he beat Ruslan Chagaev in 2011 but the undefeated Russian says he consider himself “the real champion” until he beats RING champ Wladimir Klitschko, who he challenges on Saturday in Moscow.
read moreWilder-Liakhovich headed to Indio
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder, who is 28-0 with as many knockouts, will meet the veteran Sergei Liakhovich at The Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, Calif., on Aug. 9.
read moreLem’s latest: Broner profiled; Pryor-Arguello I annivesary
Adrien Broner: “With the talent that I have, the type of guy that I am, the charisma that I have, I knew that there would be some point in time when boxing will revolve around Adrien Broner.”
read moreMitchell: ‘I’m a thug in the ring’
Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell: “I’m very confident that I have the skills to be a problem for any heavyweight in the division right now.”
read moreQ&A Banks: ‘This is for Emanuel Steward’
Johnathon Banks’ name was the first one mentioned by Emanuel Steward when Wladimir Klitschko asked who should replace him in Klitschko’s corner.
read moreHBO’s 2 Days: Seth Mitchell debuts Saturday
Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell will be profiled Saturday night on HBO’s “2 Days: Seth Mitchell.”
read moreCan Golden Boy’s Schaefer add Joshua to heavyweight stable?
Golden Boy Promotions would like to add British 2012 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Anthony Joshua to a stable that already boasts unbeaten American fighters Seth Mitchell and Deontay Wilder.
read moreBroner, DeMarco ready to let fists do the talking
Adrien Broner’s assessment of hard-hitting, upcoming rival Antonio DeMarco: “Power is nothing if you can’t connect; it’s like moving a sack of rocks.”
read moreLem’s latest: Rigondeaux bout in jeopardy?
The bout between junior featherweights Guillermo Rigondeaux and Roberto Marroquin on the Sept. 15 Chavez-Martinez undercard could be in jeopardy following a complaint from promoter Gary Hyde.
read moreQ&A: Mitchell wants to raise boxing’s American fan base
Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell believes that he can raise the status of boxing by becoming the first American to hold the title since since 2007, when Shannon Briggs briefly wore the WBO’s belt.
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