Jan

Dougie’s Friday Monday mailbag (Spence in 2018, U.S. TV rejection of WBSS, Tyson the switch-hitter)

Where do Errol Spence and Robert Easter go after Saturday’s fights? Why won’t a U.S. network pick up the World Boxing Super Series? Did you ever notice Mike Tyson’s stance-switching prowess? Dougie answers these questions and more.

Anthony Peterson is boxing’s most patient man

15

Jan

Anthony Peterson is boxing’s most patient man

by Michael Woods

Having been gone from the ring for over 21 months, and fighting infrequently beforehand, hasn’t broken junior welterweight Anthony Peterson’s patience yet.

Errol Spence Jr.: Boxing’s top spot up for grabs, I’m coming for it

10

Jan

Errol Spence Jr.: Boxing’s top spot up for grabs, I’m coming for it

by Mike Coppinger

Errol Spence Jr. sees an opening to grab the No. 1 spot on the pound-for-post list, and the journey continues with a title defense against Lamont Peterson.

Errol Spence Jr.’s goal to be undisputed welterweight champ, face of boxing

30

Nov

Errol Spence Jr.’s goal to be undisputed welterweight champ, face of boxing

by Mike Coppinger

Errol Spence Jr. knows fans and media have big expectations for him. And that’s fine: he has even bigger expectations for himself after he fights Lamont Peterson on January 20.

Errol Spence Jr., Lamont Peterson will put friendship aside in 147-pound title tilt

29

Nov

Errol Spence Jr., Lamont Peterson will put friendship aside in 147-pound title tilt

by Mike Coppinger

Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson first sparred each other six years ago, and they’ve since developed a friendship. But that’s all out the window when they meet January 20 in Spence’s first title defense.

Errol Spence Jr.’s goal to unify welterweight division in ’18, but first, Lamont Peterson

21

Nov

Errol Spence Jr.’s goal to unify welterweight division in ’18, but first, Lamont Peterson

by Mike Coppinger

Errol Spence Jr. has big goals, and to reach them, he needs to first top Lamont Peterson on Showtime.

Errol Spence Jr. on Lamont Peterson, the National Anthem and unifying at 147

17

Oct

Errol Spence Jr. on Lamont Peterson, the National Anthem and unifying at 147

by Joseph Santoliquito

Having announced his next defense, against Lamont Peterson in January, unbeaten IBF 147-pound titlist Errol Spence Jr. also touched on other relevant topics.

Errol Spence to defend title against Lamont Peterson in January on Showtime

13

Oct

Errol Spence to defend title against Lamont Peterson in January on Showtime

by Mike Coppinger

Errol Spence and Lamont Peterson will square off in what likely will be the first notable American TV fight of 2018.

Chris van Heerden talks Conor McGregor, calls out Lamont Peterson

16

Jun

Chris van Heerden talks Conor McGregor, calls out Lamont Peterson

by Michael Woods

Welterweight fringe contender Chris van Heerden didn’t just have something to say about sparring Conor McGregor. He also called out one Lamont Peterson.

Keith Thurman undergoes elbow surgery, hopes to return by year’s end

19

May

Keith Thurman undergoes elbow surgery, hopes to return by year’s end

by Mike Coppinger

WBA/WBC 147-pound titlist Keith Thurman recently underwent elbow surgery to correct a lingering issue and could be out of action for as long as six months.