Q&A: Chavez Jr. corrects discipline problems, dicusses Martinez, Alvarez
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. insists that discipline problems are behind him, that he doesn’t care about rival Mexican star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, and that the time is right to beat middleweight champ Sergio Martinez, who he fights on Sept. 15.
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Lem’s latest: Ward-Dawson, Alvarez-Lopez, George-Stevenson
Chad Dawson says he’s a “better fighter than Andre Ward,” whom he will meet in a clash of RING champions on Sept. 8.
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Kirkland counters managers, trainers in Texas
The legal saga continues to unfold as an attorney for junior middleweight contender James Kirkland claims that the fighter’s contract with his managers and trainers is invalid.
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Dougie’s Monday mailbag
Readers ask Dougie uncommon questions — such as which boxing moments have made him laugh out loud — in this week’s Monday mailbag. Being a true boxing geek, Dougie’s got some long-winded answers for them.
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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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Berto licensed in California, Tarver appeal to be heard Oct. 8
Andre Berto has been licensed to fight by the California State Athletic Commission, which is awaiting an appeal hearing concerning a positive drug test by Antonio Tarver that is slated for Oct. 8.
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Lem’s latest: Rigondeaux bout in jeopardy?
The bout between junior featherweights Guillermo Rigondeaux and Roberto Marroquin on the Sept. 15 Chavez-Martinez undercard could be in jeopardy following a complaint from promoter Gary Hyde.
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Co-managers, trainers sue Kirkland
Once-beaten junior middleweight contender James Kirkland is embroiled in litigation with his trainers, his management and his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions.
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Kirkland sues Golden Boy and trainers
Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland is suing for contractual separation from Golden Boy Promotions, his current managers and his trainers, Ann Wolfe and Pops Billingsley.
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