Q&A: Fernando Saucedo
After starting his career with only one knockout in 30 fights, Fernando Saucedo has a revamped, KO-friendly style and is hoping to become the next Argentine sensation when he faces Rances Barthelemy on Showtime this Saturday.
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Undefeated junior lightweight Rances Barthelemy will make the first defense of his IBF title on Saturday in Connecticut. He talks about the upcoming fight and future plans, plus his escape from Cuba to pursue his boxing dreams in the U.S.
read moreChris Avalos turns down shot at Guillermo Rigondeaux
It looks like RING junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux is looking for a new opponent since Top Rank Promotions seemingly pulled his WBO mandatory, Chris Avalos out of their scheduled fight.
read moreBarthelemy-Saucedo, Dawson-Karpency top Oct. 4 Showtime card
IBF junior lightweight titleholder Rances Barthelemy and former two-time light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson co-headline a Showtime broadcast from Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Oct. 4. Barthelemy defends against Fernando Saucedo, Dawson faces Tommy Karpency.
read moreNegotiations for Michael Farenas-Jose Pedraza underway
If all goes well, by Oct. 3 an eliminator bout to determine the next in line for a shot at the IBF junior lightweight title will go to purse bid.
read moreIs Rances Barthelemy the best at 130?
In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, promoter Leon Margules makes the bold claim that his fighter, IBF titlist Rances Barthelemy just might be the best junior lightweight in the world.
read moreRances Barthelemy to fight Fernando David Saucedo on Oct. 4
Contingent on the determination of a host site, IBF junior lightweight titlist Rances Barthelemy will defend his belt against Fernando David Saucedo on October 4.
read moreLem’s latest: Miguel Vazquez vs. Mickey Bey in the works?
Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook has the details on a tentative lightweight title bout between IBF beltholder Miguel Vazquez and Mickey Bey.
read moreRances Barthelemy outpoints Argenis Mendez in Miami rematch
Rances Barthelemy clearly outhustled Argenis Mendez in nearly every round of their rematch for the IBF junior lightweight title on Thursday in Miami, earning a unanimous decision win by scores of 115-111 three times.
read moreArgenis Mendez 129.8, Rances Barthelemy 130
IBF junior lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy weighed 129.8 pounds and 130, respectively, on Wednesday in advance of their rematch on Thursday at The Convention Center in Miami.
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