Lem’s latest: Chavez Jr.-Vera rematch in talks
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.
read moreAriza: ‘I still consider [Pacquiao] a friend’
Three weeks into his new position as the strength and conditioning coach for Brandon Rios, Alex Ariza says that he harbors no ill feelings towards his former employer, Manny Pacquiao (but did have some pretty harsh words for Freddie Roach).
read moreLem’s latest: Marquez calls KO of Pacquiao ‘divine justice’
Juan Manuel Marquez calls his triumph over Manny Pacquiao “the best thing that’s ever happened to me in this sport.”
read moreIs Chavez Jr.-Vera worth the weight? The experts weigh in
As late as Wednesday morning, the weight at which Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera was up for question, once again bringing up the question of Chavez’s discipline issues.
read moreLem’s latest: Chavez Jr.-Vera weight TBA; Arum says “pot” is OK
Bob Arum defended Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s use of marijuana and use of the drug in general during a media conference call on Tuesday. “I want to go on record as saying that there is nothing wrong with smoking pot,” Arum said during the call.
read moreAt home with the Pacquiaos
RingTV.com contributor Ryan Songalia recently spent some time with Manny Pacquiao at the Filipino icon’s home and gym in General Santos City, Philippines, where the eight-division champ is preparing for his Nov. 23 fight with Brandon Rios.
read moreNext REAL TALK guest is Tim Bradley
Undefeated two-division titleholder Tim Bradley, who defends his WBO welterweight belt against Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez on Oct. 12, will be the next guest of RingTV.com’s REAL TALK video feature, which gives fans the chance to interview their favorite fighters.
read moreLem’s latest: Roach targets busier, body-attacking Cotto
Miguel Cotto will look to be busier and return to his “bread and butter” body attack against Delvin Rodriguez, according to trainer Freddie Roach.
read moreRoach: Pacquiao, Cotto ‘will never fight’ again
Miguel Cotto said he more or less plans to finish the his career with new trainer Freddie Roach, who trained Manny Pacquiao to knock Cotto out in 2009. Roach said the two “are very good friends now” and will “never fight again.”
read moreLem’s latest: Ward to face Rodriguez on Nov. 16
RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward will defend his titles against unbeaten challenger Edwin Rodriguez Nov. 16 on HBO.
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