May

Peterson’s trainer: Beating Matthysse could mean Mayweather

Lamont Peterson’s trainer believes that a victory over Lucas Matthysse could “put him in the lotto for a fight with someone like Floyd Mayweather.”

Mayweather to Guerrero: ‘This fight is not about church’

25

Apr

Mayweather to Guerrero: ‘This fight is not about church’

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather on Robert Guerrero:”This fight is not about church. This fight is not about being a Catholic or being a Christian, being a Jew, being a Muslim. It’s about two fighters competing, testing their skills against one another.”

25

Apr

Guerrero worships God, not Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

Robert Guerrero on Floyd Mayweather: “You’ve got a lot of people out there who think that Floyd is like a God. He’s got everybody thinking that… nobody can beat him. But… being a big believer in God, there’s a blueprint for everybody.”

Can Judah be ‘super’ against ‘swift’ Garcia?

24

Apr

Can Judah be ‘super’ against ‘swift’ Garcia?

by Lem Satterfield

Zab Judah will attempt to restore his “Super” nickname against RING champion Danny Garcia, a fighter who is 10 years younger. Seventeen boxing insiders give their picks on Saturday’s Showtime-televised junior welterweight championship.

Lem’s latest: Brook injured again prior to Alexander fight

12

Apr

Lem’s latest: Brook injured again prior to Alexander fight

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten welterweight contender Kell Brook has suffered yet another foot injury that could jeopardize his scheduled challenge to IBF beltholder Devon Alexander for the third time.

Lem’s latest: Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves in July

03

Apr

Lem’s latest: Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves in July

by Lem Satterfield

Florida welterweight standouts Andre Berto and Keith Thurman are schedueld to fight in separate bouts on a Showtime-televised card in July. Berto will face veteran gatekeeper Jesus Soto-Karass; Thurman will fight fellow unbeaten puncher Diego Chaves.

22

Mar

Peterson-Matthysse finalized for May 18

by Lem Satterfield

Lamont Peterson on the hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse: “I don’t think he’s going to pose any problems for me.”

Lem’s Latest: Khan-Diaz to be co-feature to Garcia-Judah

26

Feb

Lem’s Latest: Khan-Diaz to be co-feature to Garcia-Judah

by Lem Satterfield

Former 140-pound titleholder Amir Khan could get a stiff test from former 135-pound titleholder Julio Diaz on April 27 in Khan’s native England.

Peterson-Matthysse in May in Atlantic City?

26

Feb

Peterson-Matthysse in May in Atlantic City?

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer would like to match IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson and RING No. 1-rated 140-pounder Lucas Matthysse on May 18 in Atlantic City.