Aug

Donaire knows he’s ‘at risk’ against Nishioka

Nonito Donaire on facing Toshiaki Nishioka: “You have to find the fighters who can challenge you and who will put you at risk. You put yourself at risk of losing, at risk of getting hurt, at risk of losing your life. That’s all part of boxing.”

Lem’s latest: Donaire’s a lover, fighter, in film

25

Aug

Lem’s latest: Donaire’s a lover, fighter, in film

by Lem Satterfield

IBF and WBO junior featherweight beltholder Nonito Donaire portrays a poor man driven by love in the movie Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot, which he recently completed filming in his native Philippines.

Lem’s latest: Best KO on Alvarez-Lopez card gets $100,000

22

Aug

Lem’s latest: Best KO on Alvarez-Lopez card gets $100,000

by Lem Satterfield

Birthday knockouts have become a tradition for WBC featherweight beltholder Jhonny Gonzalez, and this Sept. 15 — Gonzalez’s 31st birthday — he’ll be looking to collect a $100,000 bonus against Daniel Ponce de Leon.

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

16

Aug

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

by Lem Satterfield

Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: “It’s time to take him to the big stage — the HBOs and the Showtimes. It’s time to unleash Deontay Wilder.”

Lem’s latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero

15

Aug

Lem’s latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy Promotions CEO plans to sign several Olympic boxers prior to their pro debuts, but questions the relationship of AIBA, amateur boxing’s governing body, with professional boxing.