May

Alexander receives splint on left hand

X-rays taken late Sunday night revealed a break in the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand of IBF welterweight beltholder IBF Devon Alexander, who suffered the injury during his win over Lee Purdy on Saturday night.

Alexander to see hand specialist on Monday

20

May

Alexander to see hand specialist on Monday

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander broke his hand in the first round of Saturday night’s seventh-round technical knockout victory over Lee Purdy.

Alexander to make ‘statement’ versus Purdy

13

May

Alexander to make ‘statement’ versus Purdy

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight beltholder Devon Alexander said that he wants “to send a statement to everybody at 147” that he’s “a force to be reckoned with” by defeating Lee Purdy on Saturday, perhaps by knockout.

11

May

Matthysse vows to KO Peterson

by Lem Satterfield

Lucas Matthysse: “I’m not concerned about the judges against Lamont Peterson. Not at all, because, like I said before, I’m going to end the fight earlier. I’m coming in with the mentality to win by KO.”

Lem’s latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

15

Apr

Lem’s latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander hopes to remain on the May 18 Showtime doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City even though his original opponent Kell Brook has pulled out with an injury.

Lem’s latest: Donaire or Rigondeaux? Who is Fury picking?

13

Apr

Lem’s latest: Donaire or Rigondeaux? Who is Fury picking?

by Lem Satterfield

Tyson Fury, Steve Cunningham and others offered their thoughts on who will win Saturday night’s junior featherweight unification bout between Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Lem’s latest: Fury to ‘take no prisoners’ vs. Cunningham

06

Apr

Lem’s latest: Fury to ‘take no prisoners’ vs. Cunningham

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight Tyson Fury is 12 years younger, six inches taller and will be significantly heavier than his rival Steve Cunningham when they meet on April 20.

Lem’s latest: Alvarez has solid sparring for Trout

05

Apr

Lem’s latest: Alvarez has solid sparring for Trout

by Lem Satterfield

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has been sparring with a strong lineup of fighters, including unbeaten junior middledweight Hugo Centeno, in preparation for his April 20 clash with Austin Trout.

Lem’s latest: Arum mulls Pacquiao, Marquez, Bradley

01

Apr

Lem’s latest: Arum mulls Pacquiao, Marquez, Bradley

by Lem Satterfield

Four-division beltholder Juan Manuel Marquez was ringside for Saturday night’s victory by Mike Alvarado over Brandon Rios, as was WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley.