Feb

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

Fans share their thoughts on a variety of subjects — including the fear of an Al Haymon-run sport, missing Antonio Margarito, the Garcia-Peterson catchweight, the hateful back-and-forth between Mayweather/Pacquiao fans in the Disqus comments section, and mythical matchups — in this week’s extra-long Monday mailbag.

Andre Ward statement on lost arbitration to promoter Dan Goossen

01

May

Andre Ward statement on lost arbitration to promoter Dan Goossen

by Lem Satterfield

Following the California State Athletic Commission’s decision to uphold Andre Ward’s contract with Goossen Tutor Promotions, the fighter’s handlers issued the following statement.

Andre Ward: Lawsuit won’t delay his return

06

Jan

Andre Ward: Lawsuit won’t delay his return

by Lem Satterfield

Although his lawsuit is ongoing with promoter Dan Goossen, RING super middleweight champion Andre Ward said manager James Prince is working on his next fight, which he anticipates will happen in March or April.

Bryant Jennings-Artur Szpillka on Mikey Garcia-JC Burgos card

16

Dec

Bryant Jennings-Artur Szpillka on Mikey Garcia-JC Burgos card

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweights Bryant Jennings and Artur Szpillka will meet in a clash of unbeatens in the Jan. 25 co-featured to Mikey Garcia’s WBO 130-pound title defense agaisnt Juan Carlos Burgos on HBO.

Lem’s latest: Juan Diaz signs with Top Rank

10

Oct

Lem’s latest: Juan Diaz signs with Top Rank

by Lem Satterfield

Former lightweight titleholder Juan Diaz has signed with Top Rank and will face Juan Santiago on the Mike Alvarado-Ruslan Provodnikov card on Oct. 19.

29

Aug

Andre Ward: ‘I’m the boss’

by Lem Satterfield

Andre Ward discusses his relationship with promoter Dan Goossen, criticism of his drawing power, and a potential bout with Edwin Rodriguez in an exclusive RingTV.com Q&A.

Ward addresses rift with Goosen, denies Top Rank rumors

30

Jun

Ward addresses rift with Goosen, denies Top Rank rumors

by Lem Satterfield

Andre Ward on his relationship with promoter Dan Goossen: “If we don’t have an understanding, which it looks like we don’t right now, then we have a major problem.”

Ward asks California commission to void Goossen contract

25

Jun

Ward asks California commission to void Goossen contract

by The Ring

RING/WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward is scheduled to meet with the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday in an apparent attempt to sever ties with Van Nuys-based promoter Dan Goossen, according to a statement by the Oakland-based fighter.

Jennings takes new manager, outlook into Fedosov bout

12

Jun

Jennings takes new manager, outlook into Fedosov bout

by Doug Fischer

With a new manager – James Prince – and outlook on boxing, a more-focused Bryant Jennings enters his NBC Sports Net-televised bout with Andrey Fedosov on Friday. The undefeated heavyweight prospect envisions an eventual showdown with Tyson Fury.

03

Jun

Ward: Froch ‘not at the top of my list’

by Lem Satterfield

Andre Ward says that Carl Froch isn’t at the top of his list of potential opponents but adds that if he did grant the British star a rematch, “I would look to stop him.” Ward will co-commentate the HBO-televised Chad Dawson-Adonis Stevenson fight on Saturday.