Aug

Lem’s latest: Mayweather-Alvarez undercard fills out

The anticipated Sept. 14 Showtime Pay Per View event co-headlined by Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez and Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse will be joined by a third title fight between Ishe Smith and Carlos Molina, as well as a welterweight bout matching Ashley Theophane against Pablo Cesar Cano.

Lem’s latest: Soto Karass ‘ready to die in ring’ vs. Berto

18

Jul

Lem’s latest: Soto Karass ‘ready to die in ring’ vs. Berto

by Lem Satterfield

Jesus Soto Karass on his fight with Andre Berto: “The bottom line is that I want to win. Yes, I’m going to give a great performance, like I always do. I’m ready to die in the ring like every Mexican.”

08

Jul

How about Trout-Lara?

by Lem Satterfield

Left-handed junior middleweight contenders Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara want to fight.

Lem’s latest: Cotto update; Dawson-Stevenson undercard announced

23

May

Lem’s latest: Cotto update; Dawson-Stevenson undercard announced

by Lem Satterfield

Miguel Cotto could be closing in on a date for his ring return this year, and the list of possible opponents includes a lot of heavy hitters.

Showtime’s weak 2013 about to turn around?

06

Mar

Showtime’s weak 2013 about to turn around?

by Mike Coppinger

A wave of injuries has resulted in some pretty forgettable offerings from Showtime so far in 2013, but if everyone stays healthy the year ahead looks a lot more promising.

02

Mar

Travelin Man goes to Detroit – part II

by Doug Fischer

Lee Groves gives his impressions of Ishe Smith’s long, winding road to a world title, a CompuBox view of the Showtime’s Cornelius Bundrage-Smith card, and pays homage to Sanderline Williams in part two of his Travelin’ Man in Detroit.

01

Mar

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans continue their feedback on the major fights of the past weekend — including Tony Thompson-David Price, Lamont Peterson-Kendall Holt and Ishe Smith-Cornelius Bundrage — along with other subjects in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Malignaggi: Mayweather’s move rivals that of Tyson

26

Feb

Malignaggi: Mayweather’s move rivals that of Tyson

by Lem Satterfield

WBA welterweight beltholder Paulie Malignaggi looks forward to calling Floyd Mayweather’s bout on Showtime Pay Per View, and would also welcome the opportunity to fight on his undercard.

24

Feb

Photo gallery: Smith vs. Bundrage

by The Ring

Photos from Ishe Smith’s split-decision victory over Cornelius Bundrage to take the IBF junior middleweight title in Detroit.

Smith finally on the right side of boxing politics

23

Feb

Smith finally on the right side of boxing politics

by Mark E. Ortega

Ishe Smith, who has often served as a gatekeeper against up-and-comers, has finally secured a title shot in his 14th year as a pro. The respected veteran will try to become the first Las Vegas native to win a major belt when he faces Cornelius Bundrage on Showtime’s Championship Boxing this Saturday.