Feb

Bob Arum on Mayweather-Pacquiao: ‘Nobody’s listening to anybody’

As much as he seemingly wants a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao bout to become reality, Top Rank’s Bob Arum is equally frustrated when it comes to getting anyone to listen regarding negotiations.

Flu forces Nicholas Walters’ withdrawal from doubleheader

03

Feb

Flu forces Nicholas Walters’ withdrawal from doubleheader

by Lem Satterfield

A bout with the flu has caused WBA featherweight titleholder Nicholas Walters to pull out of a planned March 21 doubleheader at the Theater in Madison Square Garden.

Unbeatens Elbiali and Echard to clash on Mora-Han undercard

03

Feb

Unbeatens Elbiali and Echard to clash on Mora-Han undercard

by Lem Satterfield

On Friday, light heavyweight prospects Ahmed Elbiali and Dustin Craig Echard will clash in support of middleweights Sergio Mora and Abraham Han at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

Campbell withdraws from March 7 bout, citing father’s health

03

Feb

Campbell withdraws from March 7 bout, citing father’s health

by Lem Satterfield

Citing the health of his father, British lightweight Luke Campbell has pulled out of a scheduled March 7 bout at the Hull Ice Arena in Hull, Yorkshire, England, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport announced on Tuesday.

‘Nice guy’ Evander Holyfield stars in anti-road rage commercial

02

Feb

‘Nice guy’ Evander Holyfield stars in anti-road rage commercial

by Lem Satterfield

In a public service ad in conjunction with Georgia law enforcement, former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is now leading the fight against road rage.

Keith Thurman to prepare for ‘roughhousing’ vs. Robert Guerrero

02

Feb

Keith Thurman to prepare for ‘roughhousing’ vs. Robert Guerrero

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated welterweight Keith Thurman believes he might encounter rough tactics in his March 7 bout against Robert Guerrero, so he’s preparing accordingly.

Braehmer expects an early night’s work vs. Krasniqi

30

Jan

Braehmer expects an early night’s work vs. Krasniqi

by Lem Satterfield

If the opportunity presents itself, RING No. 4-rated light heavyweight Juergen Braehmer says he’ll look for an early night’s work against Robin Krasniqi on March 21.

Bob Arum: Crawford, Walters tentative for March 21 doubleheader

30

Jan

Bob Arum: Crawford, Walters tentative for March 21 doubleheader

by Lem Satterfield

RING lightweight champion Terence Crawford and WBA featherweight titlist Nicholas Walters could fight in separate bouts at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on March 21.