Jun

Wilder-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.

Golden Boy wins Santa Cruz-Terrazas purse bid

31

May

Golden Boy wins Santa Cruz-Terrazas purse bid

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy out-bid Zanfer Promotions for the right to promote unbeaten junior featherweight Leo Santa Cruz against WBC beltholder Victor Terrazas

Gomez-Corley, Caballero-Robles slated for July 20

31

May

Gomez-Corley, Caballero-Robles slated for July 20

by Lem Satterfield

In his second ten-round bout, unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Frankie Gomez will face well-traveled ex-beltholder DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley on July 20.

Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves card kicks off

31

May

Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves card kicks off

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten welterweight Keith Thurman in advance of his fight with Diego Chaves: “I don’t know if there is another fighter out there that’s hungrier than me. They’ve been feeding me, but I’m still starving.”

Alvarez: ‘I’m bigger and I’m stronger’ than Mayweather

30

May

Alvarez: ‘I’m bigger and I’m stronger’ than Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Sept. 14: “A victory will signify everything. It will be the most important victory of my career because this is the most important fight of my career.”

13

May

F. Gomez faces Corley on July 6

by Lem Satterfield

Junior welterweight prospect Frankie Gomez will face his most experienced opponent to date in former 140-pound titleholder DeMarcus Corley in a Fox Sports Net-televised card on July 6.

Q&A: Mitchell ‘ready to get back in the ring’

01

Apr

Q&A: Mitchell ‘ready to get back in the ring’

by Lem Satterfield

Seth Mitchell on his rematch with Johnathon Banks: “I’m just ready to fight. I’m ready to get back into the ring…You’ll see a big improvement in my defense, my ring generalship. Just going back to the basics.”

26

Mar

Gatti-Ward trilogy to be focus on HBO

by Lem Satterfield

Arturo Gatti was involved in a Ring Magazine “Fight Of The Year” four times throughout his career, but was most known for his three bouts against Irish Micky Ward — the first and third of which earned Ring Magazine’s “Fight Of The Year” honors.

Q&A: Alvarez focused on Trout, but thinking about Sept. 14

05

Mar

Q&A: Alvarez focused on Trout, but thinking about Sept. 14

by Lem Satterfield

Saul Alvarez says he’s focused on his 154-pound title unification bout with Austin Trout on April 20, but he also says wants to headline a big show on Sept. 14 even if it competes with Floyd Mayweather’s planned pay-per-view date.