Lem’s latest: Ward to call Kessler-Froch II
Andre Ward, who has faced and defeated both Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch, wiill be a ringside commentator for Saturday’s rematch between the super middleweight rivals.
read moreHBO’s ‘2 Days: Golovkin’ airs June 8
HBO will premiere its documentary 2 Days: Gennady Golovkin on June 8 in advance of the WBA middleweight titleholder’s June 29 defense against Matthew Macklin.
read moreWard to return in September
RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward said he plans to return to the ring in September, and mentioned former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as a potential opponent.
read moreArum: For Chavez Jr., it’s either Murray or Vera
Former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will decide between Martin Murray and Brian Vera as potential opponents on Aug. 3, according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.
read moreLem’s latest: Pacquiao wants random drug testing
Manny Pacquiao is requesting random drug testing in advance of his Nov. 23 clash with Brandon Rios.
read moreRoach expects to train Chavez Jr. for Murray
Freddie Roach said he gave Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. an ultimatum prior to ageeing to train him for his next fight on Aug. 3: “The first day that you miss, Julio, I can’t tolerate that. I’m going to send you home or something.”
read moreArum: Chavez Jr. could face Murray on Aug. 3
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Martin Murray could meet in a clash of once-beaten middleweights on Aug. 3 in Mexico City.
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag
Fans provide questions and comments on tomorrow’s Danny Garica-Zab Judah and Sergio Martinez-Martin Murray RING championship bouts; more feedback on Alvarez-Trout, Donaire-Rigondeaux and Fury-Cunningham, and other subjects in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!
read moreM. Garcia to return on June 15, Chavez Jr., July 13
Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.
read moreSergio Martinez: Mirroring greatness
Sergio Martinez, who used to emulate the styles of great right-handed fighters by watching a mirror image of their fights on a TV screen, has made a habit out of turning things around in his favor. Martinez defends his RING and WBC titles against Martin Murray in his native Argentina on Saturday.
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