Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse
RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia says of No. 1-rated Lucas Matthysse, who challenges him on Sept. 14: “If he’s not careful, he’s gonna get hurt.”
read moreMolina has faith, focus heading into Smith fight
As he heads into a Sept. 14 clash with IBF beltholder Ishe Smith, junior middleweight Carlos Molina has remained positive over the course of his hard-luck career, saying, “I feel as if everything is happening for a reason.”
read moreIf Wilder beats Liakhovich, Mitchell-Arreola winner could be next
Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder could be on a collision course with the winner of a Sept. 6 bout between Seth Mitchell and Chris Arreola if he defeats Sergei Liakhovich on Friday.
read moreLem’s latest: Mayweather-Alvarez undercard fills out
The anticipated Sept. 14 Showtime Pay Per View event co-headlined by Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez and Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse will be joined by a third title fight between Ishe Smith and Carlos Molina, as well as a welterweight bout matching Ashley Theophane against Pablo Cesar Cano.
read moreLem’s latest: Mosley mulls Mundine
Shane Mosley, who turns 42 in September, could face Anthony Mundine in October.
read moreLem’s latest: Boytsov signs with Sauerland
Unbeaten Russian heavyweight Denis Boytsov has signed with Germany’s Sauerland Events, and is being targeted for a bout in the fall.
read moreSchaefer confirms: Russell Jr. returns on Aug. 9
Unbeaten featherweight Gary Russell Jr. will be back in action on the Aug. 9 card featuring heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Sergei Liakhovich.
read moreLem’s latest: Soto Karass ‘ready to die in ring’ vs. Berto
Jesus Soto Karass on his fight with Andre Berto: “The bottom line is that I want to win. Yes, I’m going to give a great performance, like I always do. I’m ready to die in the ring like every Mexican.”
read moreHow about Trout-Lara?
Left-handed junior middleweight contenders Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara want to fight.
read moreWilder-Liakhovich headed to Indio
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder, who is 28-0 with as many knockouts, will meet the veteran Sergei Liakhovich at The Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, Calif., on Aug. 9.
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