Oct

Kovalev-Sillakh slated for Stevenson-Bellew card

The handlers of WBO light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev say the fighter has agreed to make his fist defense against Ismayl Sillakh on the Nov. 30 Adonis Stevenson-Tony Bellew card.

Oct

Lem’s latest: Cruz heard ‘gay slurs’ during fights

by Lem Satterfield

Openly gay boxer Orlando Cruz on dealing with homophobia in boxing: “I’m in a sport that is very macho. Sometime in the ring, people would should gay slurs at me before I came out.”

Oct

Lomachenko focused on Ramirez, not Salido-Cruz or Rigondeaux

by Lem Satterfield

Two-time Olympic champ Vasyl Lomachenko, who goes pro on Saturday, advises boxing fans to “be patient.” “I will be doing big things and you’ll be witnesses when I do them.”

Oct

Lem’s latest: Marquez to earn $6 million, Bradley, $4.1 million

by Lem Satterfield

Juan Manuel Marquez will earn a guaranteed $6 million for his challenge to WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley, who will pocket at least $4.1 million when they fight on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Oct

Photo gallery: Salido-Cruz media day

by The Ring

Media workout for Bradley-Marquez undercard fighters: featherweights Orlando Salido and Orlando Cruz, plus Ukrainian two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko and Jose Luis Ramirez. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

Sep

Photo gallery: Lomachenko arrives in Los Angeles

by The Ring

Ukrainian two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko arrived in Los Angeles to begin his pro career. The featherweight star will fight on the undercard of Tim Bradley-Juan Manuel Marquez and if he wins, promoter Bob Arum has said the next fight will be for a world title.

Sep

Lem’s latest: Marquez says he’s ‘done with Pacquiao’

by Lem Satterfield

Juan Manuel Marquez said he is “done” with Manny Pacquiao, which is why he chose to face Tim Bradley on Oct. 12 rather than a fifth fight with Pacquiao. Bradley, who turned down a rematch with Pacquiao, says Marquez is a “new challenge.”