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Q&A Lopez: Garcia ‘the most important fight of my career’

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24
May

Q&A Lopez: Garcia ‘the most important fight of my career’

“I still have a lot left in the tank, and I’m able to do a lot of things,” said Juan Manuel Lopez, who will face Mikey Garcia on June 15. “I think that this fight will prove that I’m still one of the best.”

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15
Apr

Lem’s latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander hopes to remain on the May 18 Showtime doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City even though his original opponent Kell Brook has pulled out with an injury.

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31
Mar

Marotta on why he picked Alvarado over Rios

Rich Marotta speaking before Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado II: “I’m sure the overwhelming consensus will be Rios. However, I will be a contrarian. I think Mike Alvarado is being sold short.”

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01
Mar

Mijares-Terrazas set for April 20, Mexico City

Cristian Mijares will take an 11-bout winning streak into his April 20 clash for the WBC’s vacant 122-pound belt opposite Mexican countryman Victor Terrazas, winner of 10 consecutive fights. 

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11
Oct

Can Nishioka conquer Donaire? Ask the experts

THE RING’s No.-1 rated-junior featherweight Toshiaki Nishioka on what it would mean to defeat WBO/IBF titleholder Nonito Donaire for the vacant RING belt: “I want to be the world champion, not just a Japanese champion.”

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05
Oct

Is Donaire simply too much for Nishioka?

Trainer Robert Garcia believes Nonito Donaire’s speed and power will overwhelm Toshiaki Nishioka, who has not lost in nearly nine years.

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27
Aug

Donaire knows he’s ‘at risk’ against Nishioka

Nonito Donaire on facing Toshiaki Nishioka: “You have to find the fighters who can challenge you and who will put you at risk. You put yourself at risk of losing, at risk of getting hurt, at risk of losing your life. That’s all part of boxing.”

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13
Aug

Lem’s latest: Matchmaker says Chavez Jr. knocks out Martinez

WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has looked impressive against sparring partners in preparation for next month’s clash with RING champion Sergio Martinez.

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08
Aug

It’s official: HBO, Top Rank announce Oct. 13 double-header

Nonito Donaire will face junior featherweight Toshiaki Nishioka after former lightweight beltholder Brandon Rios makes his junior welterweight debut in a clash of unbeatens with Mike Alvarado on Oct. 13.

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06
Aug

Manager: Alvarado has advantages over Rios

Junior welterweight Mike Alvarado has agreed in principle to a clash with former WBA lightweight titleholder Brandon Rios on Oct. 13 at The Home Depot Center on the Nonito Donaire-Toshiaki Nishioka undercard.

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