Russell out ‘six to eight weeks’ with hairline fracture

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten Gary Russell: “We had big plans for this year, and we’re just hoping that this injury won’t set us back.”

Feb

Lem’s latest: Abril-Bogere, Russell Jr.-Gusev gears up

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten lightweight contender Sharif Bogere will challenge WBA titleholder Richard Abril on Saturday night.

Feb

Could Bogere’s ring walk alone dazzle Abril?

by Lem Satterfield

Sharif Bogere has a ring walk that rivals the creativity of promotional stablemate Adrien Broner.

Feb

Espinoza: Mayweather’s move a ‘game-changer’

by Lem Satterfield

Forbes estimates Floyd Mayweather’s deal with Showtime as being worth more than a $250 million, although network boss Stephen Espinoza would not comment directly on the six-fight package.

Feb

Q&A: Schaefer discusses Mayweather’s move to Showtime

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says Floyd Mayweather’s move to Showtime ends the days when the network could not compete with rival U.S. cable giant HBO.

Feb

Russell-Gusev, Abril-Bogere in Las Vegas, March 2

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. will face twice-beaten Russian Vyacheslav Gusev on March 2 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Feb

Lem’s latest: Santa Cruz vacates 118-pound belt; Katsidis retires

by Lem Satterfield

Leo Santa Cruz has vacated his IBF bantamweight belt in favor of rising into the junior featherweight division.

Jan

Leonard’s skinny on Alvarez, Broner, Garcia, Rios, Russell Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Sugar Ray Leonard on Adrien Broner: “I’ve been watching this kid, man, and this kid, man, he’s a talent. That kid has it. He’s one of those rare fighters that has the entire package. He has everything.”

Jan

Russell Jr. wants Ponce de Leon, Lopez

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr. wants to fight four times in 2013, the last time for a world title belt.

Jan

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight contender Sakio Bika could face Nikola Sjekloca for the WBC’s interim belt on Feb. 16, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.