May

Roman Gonzalez: ‘The only way to become better is to fight the best’

Not only will we see flyweight action on HBO this Saturday, we’re going to get it in high gear as RING champion Roman Gonzalez defends against former 108-pound titlist Edgar Sosa. Our own Anson Wainwright sat down with “Chocolatito” to get his thoughts on a huge opportunity.

May

HBO’s Peter Nelson: ‘Roman Gonzalez is one of the brightest lights in boxing’

by Coyote Duran

HBO executive Peter Nelson is echoing the sentiments of what many true fight fans have been insisting for years: It’s time to hail the little guys. And RING flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez leads the pack.

Apr

Willie Monroe Jr. rejects WBC rules, keeps eye on Golovkin’s WBA title

by Michael Woods

The WBC sent out a scary-sounding press release that Willie Monroe Jr. would not comply with WBC safety rules ahead of his matchup with Gennady Golovkin, but it’s not as controversial as it sounds, according to his promoter.

Mar

Golovkin, Monroe eager to put contrasting styles to the test

by Doug Fischer

Gennady Golovkin and Willie Monroe Jr. met the boxing media on Tuesday at The Forum in Inglewood, California, where the two middleweights will fight on May 16. Golovkin has established himself as an elite fighter but some still wonder if the pressure fighter can deal with a slick boxing style, the kind Monroe brings to the ring.

Mar

Gennady Golovkin-Willie Monroe Jr. tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 17

by Doug Fischer

Tickets for the May 16 Gennady Golovkin-Willie Monroe Jr. WBA middleweight title fight, which takes place at The Forum in Inglewood, California, go on sale this Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

Mar

Willie Monroe Jr. granted May 16 title shot against Gennady Golovkin

by Ryan Songalia

Undefeated WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin will make his fourth defense in a year’s span when he faces Willie Monroe Jr. on May 16 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

Jan

Willie Monroe Jr. outpoints Bryan Vera on ‘Friday Night Fights’

by Doug Fischer

Middleweight Willie Monroe Jr. took another step toward contender status by outclassing veteran gatekeeper Bryan Vera over 10 rounds in the main event of an ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” broadcast from the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.

Jan

Willie Monroe Jr. fights out of passion, not necessity

by Doug Fischer

Willie Monroe Jr., a talented southpaw from Rochester who headlines “Friday Night Fights” agaisnt Bryan Vera, had plenty of career options outside of boxing but the middleweight fringe contender has always been pulled to the sport and seems poised to have a breakout year.

Nov

Jesse Hart, Felix Verdejo top Philadelphia card

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we get the details on whom middleweight Jesse Hart and lightweight Felix Verdejo will face in Philadelphia on Dec. 13.

May

Willie Monroe Jr., Petr Petrov win Boxcino tournament titles

by Doug Fischer

Lightweight veteran Petr Petrov and skilled middleweight Willie Monroe Jr. used their experience to earn Boxcino tournament titles on Friday in Verona, N.Y. Petrov outworked Fernando Carcamo to an eighth-round TKO; Monroe outboxed Brandon Adams to a decision.