Mar

Older, wiser Daniel Ponce de Leon is ready for Juan Manuel Lopez

Daniel Ponce de Leon, who faces Juan Manuel Lopez in a rematch tonight on Showtime Extreme, is older, wiser, and has improved his boxing skills since their first meeting, which he lost by first-round KO.

Danny Garcia, Mauricio Herrera heats up at weigh-in

14

Mar

Danny Garcia, Mauricio Herrera heats up at weigh-in

by Lem Satterfield

Danny Garcia and Mauricio Herrera exchanged heated words during the staredown that followed Friday’s weigh-in for their 140-pound championship on Saturday on Showtime.

08

Mar

Q&A: Francisco Vargas

by Anson Wainwright

2008 Olympian Francisco Vargas will face Abner Cotto as part of tonight’s “Toe to Toe” undercard on Showtime Extreme, and the junior lightweight is approaching the fight as another step closer to a title shot.

Peterson-Jean to be replayed Tuesday on Showtime Extreme

27

Jan

Peterson-Jean to be replayed Tuesday on Showtime Extreme

by Doug Fischer

Showtime’s entertaining Lamont Peterson-Dierry Jean/Jermell Charlo-Gabriel Rosado doubleheader will be replayed on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime Extreme.

Peterson shows he’s still got it with spirited victory over Jean

25

Jan

Peterson shows he’s still got it with spirited victory over Jean

by Doug Fischer

Lamont Peterson proved he’s got a lot left in his tank and still a major player in the 140-pound division with his spirited decision victory over Dierry Jean on Saturday. Peterson, the IBF titleholder, would like a shot at RING champ Danny Garcia.