Aug

Geale leaves backyard in search of bigger challenges

Daniel Geale settled an old score against Anthony Mundine back in his homeland last January. Now the Aussie has arrived in New York with his sights on Darren Barker and the wider middleweight world beyond.

Aug

Lampley sees Romero-Martinez winner as rival for Rigondeaux

by Lem Satterfield

HBO’s Jim Lampley says there might be an interesting matchup to be made between RING junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and the winner of Saturday night’s bout between IBF beltholder Jhonathan Romero and Kiko Martinez.

Aug

Barker vows to “dazzle” Geale

by Doug Fischer

Middleweight contender Darren Barker had to endure career-threatening injuries as well as a loss to RING champ Sergio Martinez before securing his second shot a title against Daniel Geale this Saturday. The British standout says the adversity has made him stronger, mentally and physically.

Aug

Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse

by Lem Satterfield

RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia says of No. 1-rated Lucas Matthysse, who challenges him on Sept. 14: “If he’s not careful, he’s gonna get hurt.”

Aug

Q&A: Sturm rooting for Geale (but not because he’s a fan)

by Mark E. Ortega

Former middleweight titleholder Felix Sturm is pulling for Daniel Geale to beat Darren Barker this weekend so he can get a shot at avenging last year’s split-decision loss to the Australian.

Aug

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans give their two cents on Saturday’s Nathan Cleverly-Sergei Kovalev light heavyweight clash, heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder’s potential, upcoming British fights, Adrien Broner’s chances against the welterweight elite, and more, in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Aug

Golovkin’s promoter makes offer to Stevens

by Lem Satterfield

The promoter of WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin has made an offer to the promoter of Curtis Stevens for a Nov. 2 clash 160-pound punchers on HBO.

Aug

Q&A: Darren Barker

by Doug Fischer

Darren Barker enters his second title shot a stronger man, mentally and physically. Barker, who has put nagging injuries behind him, carries experience and confidence from his game challenge to Sergio Martinez into his Aug. 17 fight with IBF beltholder Daniel Geale. The British middleweight contender shared his thoughts on the Geale fight, his career and the 160-pound division with RingTV.com.

Aug

Lem’s latest: Mayweather-Alvarez undercard fills out

by Lem Satterfield

The anticipated Sept. 14 Showtime Pay Per View event co-headlined by Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez and Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse will be joined by a third title fight between Ishe Smith and Carlos Molina, as well as a welterweight bout matching Ashley Theophane against Pablo Cesar Cano.

Jul

Lem’s latest: Thompson’s at home away from home

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight contender Tony Thompson will be fighting overseas for the fourth straight time when the 41-year-old faces undefeated Kubrat Pulev in Schwerin, Germany, on Aug. 24.