Jan

Minus Crimson Tide, Deontay Wilder to uphold Tuscaloosa’s pride

Now that the Crimson Tide football team has lost its shot at a national title, heavyweight Deontay Wilder solely holds Tuscaloosa’s championship hopes on his shoulders.

Karl Dargan to face Tony Luis on Jan. 30

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Jan

Karl Dargan to face Tony Luis on Jan. 30

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated Philadelphia lightweight Karl Dargan will face Canadian Tony Luis on Jan. 30 at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Conn. on ESPN’s’ “Friday Night Fights.”

John Ryder to face Les Sherrington on Anthony Joshua-Kevin Johnson card

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Jan

John Ryder to face Les Sherrington on Anthony Joshua-Kevin Johnson card

by Lem Satterfield

Middleweight John Ryder will face Les Sherrington in support of a main event between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Kevin Johnson on Jan. 31.

IBF orders Carl Froch to face James DeGale

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Jan

IBF orders Carl Froch to face James DeGale

by Lem Satterfield

IBF super middleweight titleholder Carl Froch has been ordered to begin negotiations for a mandatory defense against English countryman James DeGale, according to IBF Championships Chairman Lindsey Tucker.

Oscar De La Hoya eyes Danny Garcia-Lamont Peterson in 2015

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Jan

Oscar De La Hoya eyes Danny Garcia-Lamont Peterson in 2015

by Lem Satterfield

A showdown between RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and IBF beltholder Lamont Peterson will happen in early 2015, if Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya gets his way.

De La Hoya: Canelo Alvarez will fight on May 2 regardless of opponent

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Jan

De La Hoya: Canelo Alvarez will fight on May 2 regardless of opponent

by Lem Satterfield

Canelo Alvarez is adamant about fighting on May 2, according to Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. Alvarez’s target is Miguel Cotto, but the Mexican star is willing to fight others if a deal can’t be reached with the RING middleweight champ.

IBF approves Jermain Taylor to face Sergio Mora on Feb. 6

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Jan

IBF approves Jermain Taylor to face Sergio Mora on Feb. 6

by Lem Satterfield

Jermain Taylor has been tentatively approved to make a voluntary defense of his IBF middleweight title against Sergio Mora on Feb. 6 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, according to IBF Championships Chairman Lindsey Tucker.

Deontay Wilder’s sparring partners include Bermane Stiverne conqueror

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Jan

Deontay Wilder’s sparring partners include Bermane Stiverne conqueror

by Lem Satterfield

Deontay Wilder has sparred with Demetrice King, the only man to beat Bermane Stiverne in the professional ranks, in preparation for his Jan. 17 challenge to the WBC heavyweight titleholder.