Jan

Bob Arum: Jose Ramirez to return on May 9

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, Top Rank Promotions’ Bob Arum shares his thoughts on junior welterweight prospect Jose Ramirez.

Adrien Broner to look for knockout vs. John Molina Jr.

29

Jan

Adrien Broner to look for knockout vs. John Molina Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

While John Molina Jr. has predicted pain for opponent Adrien Broner in a junior welterweight clash on March 7, “The Problem,” in turn, is looking for a knockout win.

Juan Manuel Marquez to support Daniel Estrada against Kevin Mitchell

29

Jan

Juan Manuel Marquez to support Daniel Estrada against Kevin Mitchell

by Lem Satterfield

As lightweight Daniel Estrada prepares for his challenge of Kevin Mitchell this weekend, he has a valuable key in his corner: former RING junior welterweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Robert Guerrero: ‘We’ve got something in store for Keith Thurman’

29

Jan

Robert Guerrero: ‘We’ve got something in store for Keith Thurman’

by Lem Satterfield

In preparation for his March 7 opponent, undefeated welterweight Keith Thurman, former two division titlist Robert Guerrero plans on creating a foolproof strategy for victory.

De La Hoya: Rigondeaux-Santa Cruz talks have begun

28

Jan

De La Hoya: Rigondeaux-Santa Cruz talks have begun

by Lem Satterfield

Could we see a junior featherweight championship clash between RING champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBC titlist Leo Santa Cruz? If Oscar De La Hoya has any say, we might.

28

Jan

What’s next for Miguel Cotto?

by Lem Satterfield

Since negotiations for a bout with junior middleweight Canelo Alvarez broke down, RING middleweight champion Miguel Cotto seemingly has nothing scheduled.

Sampson Lewkowicz, WBC to produce junior middleweight tourney

28

Jan

Sampson Lewkowicz, WBC to produce junior middleweight tourney

by Lem Satterfield

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman have joined forces to produce an eight-man event called “The Jose Sulaiman Cup: WBC Super Welterweight Tournament.”

Manager: Viktor Postol could fight on Garcia-Peterson card

27

Jan

Manager: Viktor Postol could fight on Garcia-Peterson card

by Lem Satterfield

Junior welterweight contender Viktor Postol could fight on the undercard of the April 11 143-pound catchweight bout between RING champion Danny Garcia and IBF titleholder Lamont Peterson, according to the unbeaten Ukrainian’s manager Vadim Kornilov.