Feb

Peterson: ‘I prefer VADA’

IBF junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson said “I think that VADA is a good thing for the sport,” adding, “hopefully I’ll use VADA after this fight.” Peterson failed a VADA-administered drug test going into his scrapped rematch with Amir Khan.

11

Jan

Harrison sparring with D. Garcia

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten 18-year-old welterweight Dusty Harrison, of Washington, D.C., trained alongside undefeated 24-year-old junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia, of Philadelphia.

Leonard’s skinny on Alvarez, Broner, Garcia, Rios, Russell Jr.

10

Jan

Leonard’s skinny on Alvarez, Broner, Garcia, Rios, Russell Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Sugar Ray Leonard on Adrien Broner: “I’ve been watching this kid, man, and this kid, man, he’s a talent. That kid has it. He’s one of those rare fighters that has the entire package. He has everything.”

IBF: Peterson to defend against Holt in D.C. on Feb. 22

10

Jan

IBF: Peterson to defend against Holt in D.C. on Feb. 22

by Lem Satterfield

IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson will defend his crown against ex-titleholder Kendall Holt on Feb. 22 in Peterson’s home town of Washington, D.C.

Peterson-Holt in play for Feb. 22 in Washington, D.C.

04

Jan

Peterson-Holt in play for Feb. 22 in Washington, D.C.

by Lem Satterfield

IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson could face Kendall Holt on Feb. 22 at the D.C. Armory.

Garcia-Judah done for Jan. 19 possibly at Barclays Center

06

Nov

Garcia-Judah done for Jan. 19 possibly at Barclays Center

by Lem Satterfield

THE RING, WBA and WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia is set to face Zab Judah, a former six-time titleholder, in a Showtime-televised headliner on Jan. 19. A return to Barclays Center in Brooklyn is a consideration, but not a certainty.

Arum, Peterson may attend ‘Fight Night For Children’

28

Oct

Arum, Peterson may attend ‘Fight Night For Children’

by Lem Satterfield

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, IBF junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson, and former undisputed 140-pound champion Aaron Pryor are among those expected to attend Thursday’s “Fight Night For Children” charity event at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.

22

Oct

IBF orders Peterson to face Holt

by Lem Satterfield

Former titleholder Kendall Holt is the next in line to face IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson.

Lem’s latest: It’s Quillin-N’Jikam for WBO belt on Oct. 20

29

Aug

Lem’s latest: It’s Quillin-N’Jikam for WBO belt on Oct. 20

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten middleweight contender Peter Quillin will challenge undefeated WBO beltholder Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam, of France, on Oct. 20 at his hometown Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Malignaggi eyes Cano for Garcia-Morales II card on Oct. 20

09

Aug

Malignaggi eyes Cano for Garcia-Morales II card on Oct. 20

by Lem Satterfield

WBA welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi expects to defend his belt against Pablo Cesar Cano on Oct. 20 at The Barclays Center in his native Brooklyn, N.Y.