Nov

Bernard Hopkins: Sergey Kovalev is a ‘Fighter of The Year’ candidate

After facing light heavyweight titlist Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night, Bernard Hopkins arguably showed his most sportsmanlike attitude in his loss.

Nov

Sergey Kovalev’s trainer not looking to avenge Bernard Hopkins loss

by Lem Satterfield

John David Jackson, who trains WBO light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev, got knocked out by Bernard Hopkins back in 1997 but says that has nothing to do with the satisfaction he’ll get if Kovalev beats Hopkins on Saturday.

Oct

Matthew Macklin eyes Miguel Cotto after Jorge Sebastian Heiland bout

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, Matthew Macklin hopes a WBC title eliminator win over Jorge Sebastian Heiland will truly net him a shot at RING middleweight champion Miguel Cotto.

Oct

Bernard Hopkins: After I beat Kovalev, they’ll say he was never dangerous

by Doug Fischer

Although Bernard Hopkins will be two months shy of 50 when he takes on Sergey Kovalev in their anticipated light heavyweight title unification bout on Nov. 8, he isn’t expecting an outpouring of praise from media or critics if he beats the fearsome Russian puncher.

Oct

Bernard Hopkins: Sergey Kovalev is about to enter ‘Alien’ territory

by Lem Satterfield

Bernard Hopkins reminded media members that he defeated Sergey Kovalev’s trainer John David Jackson in a middleweight title bout in 1997 during a Tuesday conference call. He also questioned Jackson’s ability to convey a winning strategy to Kovalev.

Oct

Fatherhood inspires Sergey Kovalev for Bernard Hopkins

by Lem Satterfield

If facing a living legend with the possibility of cementing his own legacy in the light heavyweight division wasn’t enough motivation for victory on Nov. 8, then becoming a brand-new dad certainly is for Sergey Kovalev.

Aug

Lem’s latest: John David Jackson training Vyacheslav Glazkov

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we learn about an addition in Vyacheslav Glazkov’s corner, new trainer John David Jackson.

Aug

Kovalev-Caparello notes: Jackson weighs in on how to fight Hopkins

by Doug Fischer

RingTV.com contributor Joe Santoliquito was on hand during Friday’s weigh-in for the Sergey Kovalev-Blake Caparello WBO 175-pound title fight. The buzz, however, wasn’t on Kovalev’s Saturday title defense but a deal to face Bernard Hopkins in November.

Jul

Sergey Kovalev focusing solely on Blake Caparello

by Doug Fischer

Fans and boxing media want to talk about light heavyweight title unification showdowns with Adonis Stevenson or Bernard Hopkins, but Sergey Kovalev’s sole focus is Blake Caparello, who the WBO beltholder will face on Saturday in Atlantic City.