Oct

Lem’s latest: Hopkins-Murat draws large audience

Bernard Hopkins drew a large audience for his unanimous decision victory over Karo Murat. The IBF light heavyweight title bout was televised on Showtime.

Lem’s latest: Alvarez to fight thrice in 2014

28

Oct

Lem’s latest: Alvarez to fight thrice in 2014

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer plans to have Canelo Alvarez fight three times in 2014. Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto and middleweight champ Sergio Martinez are among the top opponent considerations for Alvarez.

Could Mayweather, Ward be in Hopkins future?

28

Oct

Could Mayweather, Ward be in Hopkins future?

by Lem Satterfield

IBF light heavyweight titleholder Bernard Hopkins has some options on what he does next but he says he’s looking for a “super fight” for his next bout and would like to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a middleweight.

27

Oct

Hopkins-Dawson press conference

by pbadmin

Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, plus undercard fighters, meet the press on Oct. 12. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

27

Oct

Photo gallery: Hopkins vs. Murat

by The Ring

Action shots from Atlantic City of Bernard Hopkins UD 12 Karo Murat, Peter Quillin TKO 10 Gabriel Rosado and Deontay Wilder KO 4 Nicolai Firtha. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

27

Oct

Schaefer to meet with Alvarez, Cotto

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is looking to name an opponent for Canelo Alvarez as early as next week. Popular Puerto Rican veteran Miguel Cotto is the most lucrative option for the young Mexican star.

26

Oct

Wilder KOs Firtha in fourth round

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder scored two knockdowns in the first round and another in the fourth and final round of Saturday’s knockout of Nicolai Firtha.

Lem’s latest: Broner eyes ‘electrifying’ victory over Maidana

26

Oct

Lem’s latest: Broner eyes ‘electrifying’ victory over Maidana

by Lem Satterfield

Adrien Broner on what to expect from his upcoming bout with Marcos Maidana: “You’re going to see an electrifying victory from Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner. You will see why I’m the lottery pick to take over this sport.”

Weigh-in has alien, short cake, kick-ass threats

26

Oct

Weigh-in has alien, short cake, kick-ass threats

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins vows to march on at 48 years old against Karo Murat, Deontay Wilder tries to earn his 30th knockout without a loss, and Peter Quillin and Gabriel Rosado trash talk in advance of Showtime’s Saturday tripleheader.