Iran Barkley after hospital stay: ‘I’m healthy; I’m strong’
In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, former three-division titleholder Iran Barkley reveals what really contributed to a recent hospital stay.
read morePeltz: Amir Mansour trumps age with big punch
Veteran promoter J Russell Peltz says heavyweight Amir Mansour’s age will only be a number against Fred Kassi on NBC Sports Network’s “Fight Night” on Nov. 8.
read moreBob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya to be featured on ‘The Fight Game’ Sept. 16
In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we learn that Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya will both be featured on HBO’s “The Fight Game with Jim Lampley” tonight.
read moreTony Thompson on his decision over Odlanier Solis: ‘I’m back’
American heavyweight veteran Tony Thompson says his split-decision over Odlanier Solis puts him back into the title mix. “I’ve made myself a viable commodity in the heavyweight division again,” Thompson told RingTV.com.
read moreTony Thompson outpoints Odlanier Solis with split decision
Heavyweight veteran Tony Thompson scored a narrow but deserved split-decision over Odlanier Solis on Saturday in Tekirdag, Turkey. Thompson, who won by scores of 115-113, 115-114, 112-116, outworked Solis over 12 pedestrian rounds.
read moreTony Thompson, 42, to fight Odlanier Solis in Turkey
Perennial heavyweight contender Tony Thompson continues his march abroad when he faces Odlanier Solis on March 22.
read moreDavid Price back in action against late replacement
British heavyweight hopeful David Price has made some camp alterations since suffering back-to-back TKO losses to Tony Thompson last year and is eager to show an improved version of himself when he takes on late replacement Istvan Ruzsinszky on Saturday.
read moreLem’s latest: Tomasz Adamek-Vyacheslav Glazkov on tap
Heavyweight contenders Tomasz Adamek and Vyacheslav Glazkov will meet in an NBC-televised bout on either the March 15 or April 15 as part of NBC Sports Net’s “Fight Night” series, according to Main Events President Kathy Duva.
read morePrice joins with Haye-trainer Adam Booth
English heavyweight David Price is linking up with Adam Booth, long-time trainer of David Haye, as he attempts to rebuild his career following back-to-back defeats to veteran American Tony Thompson. “It’s a fresh start,” said the 30-year-old 2008 Olympic bronze medallist.
read morePrice, trainer Franny Smith part ways
English heavyweight prospect David Price has severed ties with long-time trainer Francis Smith after suffering back-to-back KO losses to Tony Thompson during a nightmarish 2013.
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