Q&A Hearns: ‘Steward was like the father I never had’
Thomas Hearns commented exclusively to RingTV.com about his trainer and father figure Emanuel Steward. “In my opinon,” said the hall-of-fame boxer. “Emanuel Steward was the best trainer that ever lived.”
read moreLem’s latest: Martinez guarded by armed security
In response to threats against him, RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is being guarded by an armed security force in advance of his Sept. 15 clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
read moreLem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage
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.”
read moreMartirosyan or Proksa eyed for Golovkin
Undefeated junior middleweight Vanes Martirosyan is being considered for a clash with WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin on Aug. 25.
read moreLem’s latest: Did Pacquiao’s marital woes affect Marquez fight?
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, believes the fighter’s marital troubles might have factored in to his sub-par performance against Juan Manuel Marquez in November.
read moreLara in search of new opponent
Junior middleweight Erislandy Lara is in search of an opponent for his WBC eliminator bout.
read moreMartinez signs deal to fight Chavez Jr.-Lee winner on Sept. 15
RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez has signed a deal meant to guarantee him a shot in September against the winner of a June title clash between WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee.
read moreExclusive: Leonard shares on Dundee’s passing
Sugar Ray Leonard said Angelo Dundee never doubted he would defeat Marvin Hagler, even after Leonard was nearly knocked out by a sparring partner five days prior to the fight.
read moreExclusive Q&A: Leonard says he, Hearns would KO Mayweather, Pacquiao
Sugar Ray Leonard on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao: “I think Tommy Hearns knocks both of those guys out…I think I knock them out too.”
read moreDundee, the fight-loving, fun-loving trainer of Ali, Leonard, dies at age 90
Angelo Dundee, the beloved former trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard among other hall-of-fame enshrined fighters, has died at the age of 90.
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