Jan

Garcia to fight for stability vs. former training foe Porter

Roberto Garcia looks to create stability in his career – and life – on March 13 when he kicks off the premiere episode of Spike TV’s new boxing series in a 147-pound bout against former titlist Shawn Porter.

Jan

Josesito Lopez: Andre Berto fight will ‘elevate me to that next level’

by Lem Satterfield

Welterweight Josesito Lopez says a bout with former Andre Berto can only take him to the next level of prominence. Lopez-Berto kicks off Spike TV’s new “Premier Boxing Champions” show on March 13.

Jan

Porter ready for ‘old-school night of fighting’ vs. Garcia on Spike TV

by Lem Satterfield

Champing at the bit to return to the ring, former welterweight titlist Shawn Porter is understandably excited to face Roberto Garcia March 13 on Spike TV.

Jan

Spike TV exec on Al Haymon’s PBC series: ‘ The fighters are the stars’

by Lem Satterfield

On the heels of Al Haymon’s major NBC deal, Spike TV announced its own ‘Premier Boxing Champions’ series on March 13.

Sep

Roberto Bolonti the front-runner to face Andrzej Fonfara on Nov. 1

by Doug Fischer

Andrzej Fonfara will return to the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Nov. 1 and the front-runner to face him is Roberto Bolonti, sources have told RingTV.com. The light heavyweight bout between former title challengers may headline a Showtime quadruple-header featuring Tomoki Kameda, Roberto Garcia and Caleb Truax.

Jul

Lem’s latest: Frankie Gomez dominates Vernon Paris

by Lem Satterfield

Alternating from orthodox to southpaw, junior welterweight Frankie Gomez controlled Vernon Paris throughout the evening for a 10-round shutout on Friday’s “Golden Boy Live!” main event.

Mar

Anthony Peterson returns on March 21 on Friday Night Fights

by Lem Satterfield

Former lightweight contender Anthony Peterson will pursue his third straight victory against Marcos Jimenez on March 21 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, Goossen Tutor Promotions and Headbangers Promotions announced on Wednesday.

Feb

Late-sub Robert Garcia outpoints Norberto Gonzalez on FNF

by Doug Fischer

Veteran Roberto Garcia scored a split-decision over Norberto Gonzalez in the 10-round middleweight main event of a Friday Night Fights card at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Garcia, a late substitute, won by scores of 96-93, 95-94, and 94-95.