Sep

Canelo Alvarez signs ‘long-term commitment’ with HBO

Former junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who has fought on Showtime since September 2012, has signed “a long-term commitment with HBO,” Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya and HBO Sports president Ken Hershman announced.

Apr

Joshua Clottey dominates Anthony Mundine to unanimous decision

by Doug Fischer

Joshua Clottey dominated Anthony Mundine to a one-sided unanimous decision on Wednesday in Australia. The former welterweight titleholder dropped Mundine five times en route to scores of 117-108, 116-108 and 115-109.

Mar

Joshua Clottey, Anthony Mundine trade verbal jabs before April 9 bout

by Lem Satterfield

Former welterweight titleholder Joshua Clottey says Anthony Mundine “is in for a rude shock” when they meet on April 9 at the Entertainment Centre in New South Wales, Australia. Mundine says Clottey is not on his level.

Mar

Lem’s latest: Erislandy Lara to fight Ishe Smith on May 2

by Lem Satterfield

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook features tidbits spanning the world of boxing news today, touching on Erislandy Lara, Ishe Smith, Adrien Broner and much more.

Feb

Joshua Clottey-Anthony Mundine slated for April 2

by Mike Coppinger

Former IBF welterweight beltholder Joshua Clottey is making his return. He’ll fight former super middleweight titleholder Anthony Mundine on April 2 in Australia in a junior middleweight bout.

Dec

Experts analyze Paul Malignaggi-Zab Judah buddy bash

by Lem Satterfield

Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah will meet in Saturday’s clash of Brooklyn natives. Sixteen boxing experts are split over who will win the showdown between the veteran two-division titleholders.

Oct

Rios, Garcia don’t talk Pacquiao with Ariza

by Lem Satterfield

Brandon Rios expects to be faster and lighter on his feet against Manny Pacquiao as a result of working with Alex Ariza, but and his trainer, Robert Garcia, don’t discuss strategy with the strength and conditioning coach.

Oct

Lem’s latest: Chavez Jr.-Vera rematch in talks

by Lem Satterfield

The promoters of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera are targeting a Dec. 14 date for their rematch. Chavez won a controversial 10-round unanimous decision this past Saturday.

Sep

Lem’s latest: Mayweather calls Alvarez ‘just another opponent’

by Lem Satterfield

“Am I worried?” asked Floyd Mayweather Jr., who gave a complete rundown of the reasons he is not impressed with Canelo Alvarez’s resume at Wednesday’s press conference, “Absolutely not.”

Sep

Clottey returns on New York card on Saturday

by Lem Satterfield

Former welterweight beltholder Joshua Clottey will return to the ring on Saturday against Dashon Johnson in Huntingtown, N.Y. Fans who attend the show also have the opportunity to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez fight on a big screen.