Setup or not, Daniel Ponce de Leon says he’ll take the title
Some recent lackluster performances may be the reason Daniel Ponce de Leon landed a title shot against Jhonny Gonzalez this Saturday, but the formidable puncher says he’s feeling good and ready to cap his journey back to the big stage with a win.
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Alvarez to earn $2 million versus Lopez
WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez will pocket $2 million compared to $212,500 for challenger Josesito Lopez.
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Johnson, Ranallo to work Showtime’s Matthysse-Ajose
Hall of Famer Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson will call the Showtime Championship Boxing card headlined by the Lucas Matthysse-Olusegun Ajose junior welterweight bout on Saturday.
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Mares-Moreno ‘a sweet deal’ for Oct. 27
WBC junior featherweight belt-holder Abner Mares has a defense against Anselmo Moreno on Oct. 27.
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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.”
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Lem’s latest: Donaire’s a lover, fighter, in film
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.
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Lem’s latest: Best KO on Alvarez-Lopez card gets $100,000
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.
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Lem’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.”
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HBO, Showtime fall dates to clash
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza once said of co-existing with HBO that “there is room for two very successful, very active networks in boxing.”
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Lem’s latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero
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.
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