Sep

Miguel Vazquez takes challenger’s mentality into Mickey Bey fight

Miguel Vazquez is the favorite in his bout against Mickey Bey on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch on Saturday, but the IBF lightweight titleholder carries an underdog mentality going into his Showtime Pay Per View-televised fight.

Sep

Robert Garcia evaluates Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao

by Doug Fischer

Robert Garcia has trained Marcos Maidana to challenge Floyd Mayweather Jr., and he’s prepared two fighters to face Manny Pacquiao. The 39-year-old multiple Trainer of the Year gave his opinion on who the better future hall of famer is, and who is more difficult to prepare for.

Sep

Does Floyd Mayweather Jr. still have legs?

by Tim Smith

Every time Floyd Mayweather Jr. fights, people ask if his nimble legs have finally deserted him. Particularly after a couple fights in which he stayed in the pocket more than usual. And so we must now ask: Have Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s nimble legs finally deserted him?

Sep

The man who will preside over ‘Mayhem’: referee Kenny Bayless

by Lem Satterfield

Kenny Bayless will be the third man in the ring on Saturday when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana meet for their rematch. He spoke with RingTV.com about what promises to be a challenging assignment.

Sep

Watch the live stream of the final Mayweather-Maidana press conference

by Doug Fischer

The final press conference for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch will be streamed live today beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT/4:00 ET, and can be viewed on Sports.SHO.com/live, the Showtime Sports YouTube channel, www.mayweatherpromotions.com & www.goldenboypromotions.com.

Sep

Q&A: Leo Santa Cruz

by Doug Fischer

RingTV.com caught up with Leo Santa Cruz ahead of the WBC 122-pound beltholder’s title defense against Manuel Roman on the undercard of Saturday’s Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch. Santa Cruz shared his thoughts on Roman, the hot junior featherweight division and his future plans.

Sep

Chasing greatness: Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s biggest challenge – and risk

by Doug Fischer

Floyd Mayweather’s toughest challenge isn’t from Marcos Maidana or any other boxer, it’s his desire to be recognized as “TBE” – the best ever – of his chosen profession. However, chasing “greatness” can be a futile pursuit for a modern athlete, and a dangerous one for boxers, Floyd Mayweather Sr. warns.

Sep

Tuesday Floyd Mayweather Jr. media day to be live streamed

by Doug Fischer

MayweatherPromotions.com and GoldenBoyPromotions.com will offer a live stream of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s media workout on Tuesday at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. Mayweather’s portion of the media day, which will include Mickey Bey, begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Sep

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch, the best one-punch KOs in recent years and of all time, Juan Manuel Marquez’s ATG credentials, and mythical matchups involving Jose Napoles in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Aug

WBC welterweight, jr. middle belts at stake in Mayweather-Maidana II

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Maywather Jr. will be risking both his WBC welterweight and junior middleweight belts against Marcos Maidana in their rematch on Sept. 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced on Wednesday.