Aug

Dawson training camp notes

RING light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson is the son of a boxer, which helped him settle on the sport himself after struggling with the demands of three sports plus academics in high school.

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

16

Aug

Lem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage

by Lem Satterfield

Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: “It’s time to take him to the big stage — the HBOs and the Showtimes. It’s time to unleash Deontay Wilder.”

15

Aug

HBO, Showtime fall dates to clash

by Lem Satterfield

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza once said of co-existing with HBO that “there is room for two very successful, very active networks in boxing.”

10

Aug

Jones-Kayode in the works

by Lem Satterfield

Roy Jones is talking to the manager of Lateef Kayode about a potential fall bout.

Lem’s latest: Rahman back in the title hunt

06

Aug

Lem’s latest: Rahman back in the title hunt

by Lem Satterfield

Hasim Rahman is back after wrist surgery and is in training for his Sept. 29 shot at WBA heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin.

02

Aug

Dulorme-Hernandez on Aug. 31

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten Puerto Rican welterweight Thomas Dulorme will be after his third straight stoppage victory against Ivan Hernandez on Aug. 31.

01

Jun

Shaw out-bids Golden Boy for Russell-Franco IBF eliminator

by Lem Satterfield

Gary Russell Jr. could soon face Luis Franco in an IBF eliminator between unbeaten featherweights for the right to face titleholder Billy Dib.

Lem’s latest: 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley debuts; DeMarco returns

25

May

Lem’s latest: 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley debuts; DeMarco returns

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao will earn a guaranteed $6 million compared to $5 million for Tim Bradley in their June 9 clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Ward-Dawson “close,” approved for title by WBC for Sept. 8

15

May

Ward-Dawson “close,” approved for title by WBC for Sept. 8

by Lem Satterfield

RING super middleweight champion Andre Ward could defend his WBA and WBC belts against RING and WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson on Sept. 8.