Sep

Chasing greatness: Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s biggest challenge – and risk

Floyd Mayweather’s toughest challenge isn’t from Marcos Maidana or any other boxer, it’s his desire to be recognized as “TBE” – the best ever – of his chosen profession. However, chasing “greatness” can be a futile pursuit for a modern athlete, and a dangerous one for boxers, Floyd Mayweather Sr. warns.

Jun

Yuriorkis Gamboa to ‘use my speed, attack’ Terence Crawford

by Lem Satterfield

Yuriorkis Gamboa plans on taking the upper hand early when he faces WBO lightweight titleholder Terence Crawford on June 28.

May

Floyd Mayweather Jr. took ‘bumps, bruises’ vs. Marcos Maidana for the fans

by Lem Satterfield

Reflecting on his victory over Marcos Maidana on Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather claims he deviated from an effective game plan to scrap with the Argentine banger.

Dec

RingTV poll: Trainer of the Year: Robert Garcia

by Doug Fischer

Robert Garcia edged out rival Freddie Roach in RingTV.com’s year-end award fan poll for Trainer of the Year. [Editor’s note: this is not THE RING magazine’s official choice for Trainer of the Year. The magazine’s official year-end awards for 2013 will be announced in the March edition.]

Sep

Mayweathers are united for challenge to Alvarez

by Doug Fischer

After years of acrimony, Floyd Mayweather welcomed his father back into the training fold to help him prepare for the Robert Guerrero fight in May. Mayweather Sr.’s return to his son’s corner is a signal that Mayweather Jr. won’t be an inviting target when he challenges Canelo Alvarez on Saturday.

Aug

First episode of All-Access: Mayweather-Canelo debuts Saturday

by Lem Satterfield

During the Saturday debut of All-Access: Mayweather-Canelo on Showtime, Floyd Mayweather claims that Canelo Alvarez mimics his style. Alvarez, meanwhile, reveals that he was called “freckles” and “cheese head,” by other children growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Jun

Is Canelo better than the Golden Boy who faced Mayweather?

by Lem Satterfield

“By far,” stated Oscar De La Hoya, when asked if the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez who will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Sept. 14 is better than he was when he fought Mayweather six years ago.

Jun

Lem’s latest: Alvarado returns in October or November

by Lem Satterfield

Denver-based junior welterweight Mike Alvarado, who gained revenge over Brandon Rios with a unanimous decision victory in March, could return in October for a hometown fight on HBO.

Jun

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya discusses Mayweather-Alvarez

by Lem Satterfield

Oscar De La Hoya on Floyd Mayweather-Saul “Canelo” Alvarez: “Mayweather will stand in the pocket and fight. He’ll run and he’ll box, but he’ll also stay in the pocket and fight, which can make him vulnerable to being hit.”

May

‘Excited’ Pacquiao discusses drug testing, Rios

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao says random drug testing is “really important” for his upcoming bout with Brandon Rios “because, you never know, some fighters use drugs.”