Apr

Lem’s latest: Ali, Ochoa, Browne will support Hopkins-Shumenov

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook brings us news on promising youngsters supporting Showtime’s April 19 tripleheader and much more.

Apr

BWAA to honor Floyd Mayweather Jr. two days before Marcos Maidana fight

by Lem Satterfield

Among many award recipients, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will receive the Boxing Writers Association of America’s “Fighter of the Year” distinction for 2013 on May 1.

Mar

Shawn Porter calls Paulie Malignaggi ‘biggest test’ since Julio Diaz

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titleholder Shawn Porter isn’t taking his April 19 defense against former two-division titlist Paul Malignaggi lightly, calling it his biggest test since Julio Diaz.

Mar

Paulie Malignaggi calls Shawn Porter ‘pretty basic’

by Lem Satterfield

Equally plucky and outspoken, former two-division titleholder Paul Malignaggi sees nothing special in his upcoming opponent, Shawn Porter, whom the “Magic Man” challenges for the IBF 147-pound title on April 19.

Mar

Shawn Porter: ‘I will steamroll’ Paulie Malignaggi on April 19

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titlist Shawn Porter is confident that his upcoming April defense against Paul Malignaggi will be no different than his title-winning effort over Devon Alexander last December.

Mar

Can ‘Magic Man’ Paulie Malignaggi pull rabbit out of hat vs. Shawn Porter?

by Lem Satterfield

Paulie Malignaggi plans to concentrate on training for his April 19 bout with IBF 147-pound beltholder Shawn Porter after working as a ringside commentator for tonight’s “Golden Boy Live!” event on Fox Sports 1.

Mar

Kell Brook promised IBF welterweight title shot by July 19

by Doug Fischer

Undefeated British welterweight contender Kell Brook has been assured that he will be fighting for the IBF title no later than July 19 this year. IBF beltholder Shawn Porter will fight Paul Malignaggi on April 19. The winner must face Brook.

Mar

Richard Schaefer: Shawn Porter-Paulie Malignaggi ‘done’ for April 19

by Lem Satterfield

Shawn Porter will defend his IBF welterweight title against former titleholder Paulie Malignaggi on April 19, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

Mar

Dougie’s Monday Mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Read on for fan feedback on Canelo Alvarez’s 10th-round TKO of Alfredo Angulo and referee Tony Weeks’ decision to stop the fight, plus mythical matchups and other boxing subjects, in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Oct

Malignaggi blasts boxing media at Judah press conference

by Doug Fischer

Paul Malignaggi spent more time blasting the boxing media during the Tuesday kick-off press conference for his Dec. 7 fight with Zab Judah at Barclays Center in Brooklyn than he did talking about the showdown with his fellow Brooklynite veteran.