Jul

Lomachenko signs with Top Rank

Ukrainian two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomchenko has signed with Top Rank and could make his pro debut in October.

Lem’s latest: Thurman expects ‘war’ vs. Chaves

15

Jul

Lem’s latest: Thurman expects ‘war’ vs. Chaves

by Lem Satterfield

“Honestly, I can’t wait to see how he’s going to try to knock me out,” said Keith Thurman of rival Diego Chaves. “That’s part of the excitement in this game and in this sport. I’m definitely willing to step into that danger zone.”

Lem’s latest: Smoger on Matthysse’s KO of Peterson

19

May

Lem’s latest: Smoger on Matthysse’s KO of Peterson

by Lem Satterfield

Referee Steve Smoger, who officiated the Lucas Matthysse-Lamont Peterson fight, says Matthysse is “the hardest puncher at 140 (pounds) that I’ve ever been in with.”

12

Apr

Donaire 121.6; Rigondeaux 121.5

by Lem Satterfield

Nonito Donaire on his staredown with Rigondeaux: “I felt like he just couldn’t look at me in the eyes for that long. It’s just one of those things.”

Lem’s latest: Donaire is focused for Rigondeaux

11

Apr

Lem’s latest: Donaire is focused for Rigondeaux

by Lem Satterfield

Nonito Donaire says he’s focused on Guillermo Rigondeaux despite being honored as Fighter of The Year two days prior to their fight and the impending birth of his first child in July.

Lem’s latest: Arum to suggest Pacquiao have head examined

11

Jan

Lem’s latest: Arum to suggest Pacquiao have head examined

by Lem Satterfield

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum will suggest that Manny Pacquiao have a neurological examination despite calling two doctors’ “eye-balling” assessments of Parkinsons’ disease in the fighter “ludicrous.”

Lem’s latest: Verdejo on Garcia-Salido card; Wach admits to doping

07

Jan

Lem’s latest: Verdejo on Garcia-Salido card; Wach admits to doping

by Lem Satterfield

Puerto Rican junior lightweight Felix Verdejo will be after his second straight win against an opponent to be determined on the undercard of a Jan. 19 clash between Orlando Salido and Mikey Garcia at Madison Square Garden.

Lem’s latest: Ramirez meets Pacquiao; T. Marquez-Viloria on WealthTV

15

Nov

Lem’s latest: Ramirez meets Pacquiao; T. Marquez-Viloria on WealthTV

by Lem Satterfield

Mexican amateur sensation Jose Ramirez participated in his first workout under the Top Rank banner at The Wild Card in Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday, and will make his professional debut on the Dec. 8 undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV.