Jan

Promoter Cedric Kushner, 66, passes away

Promoter Cedric Kushner, a native of South Africa, has died of a heart attack, close friend and promoter Lou DiBella confirmed to RingTV.com on Thursday. He was 66.

Jan

Bob Arum: Jose Ramirez to return on May 9

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, Top Rank Promotions’ Bob Arum shares his thoughts on junior welterweight prospect Jose Ramirez.

Jan

Adrien Broner to look for knockout vs. John Molina Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

While John Molina Jr. has predicted pain for opponent Adrien Broner in a junior welterweight clash on March 7, “The Problem,” in turn, is looking for a knockout win.

Jan

Juan Manuel Marquez to support Daniel Estrada against Kevin Mitchell

by Lem Satterfield

As lightweight Daniel Estrada prepares for his challenge of Kevin Mitchell this weekend, he has a valuable key in his corner: former RING junior welterweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Jan

Robert Guerrero: ‘We’ve got something in store for Keith Thurman’

by Lem Satterfield

In preparation for his March 7 opponent, undefeated welterweight Keith Thurman, former two division titlist Robert Guerrero plans on creating a foolproof strategy for victory.

Jan

Keith Thurman wants to be the first to knock out Robert Guerrero

by Lem Satterfield

Keith Thurman says he wants to be the first to stop rugged veteran Robert Guerrero. The undefeated welterweight contender will get his chance when they meet on March 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on the debut card of NBC’s new boxing series.

Jan

Lucas Matthysse-Ruslan Provodnikov eyed for March 28 at StubHub

by Lem Satterfield

Talks are ongoing for a junior welterweight bout between top contenders Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov on March 28 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., according to Provodnikov’s promoter, Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions.

Jan

Terence Crawford could face Chris Algieri for vacant WBO 140-lb. title

by Lem Satterfield

A junior welterweight bout between RING lightweight champion Terence Crawford and Chris Algieri for the vacant WBO 140-pound title is currently being discussed, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum confirmed to RingTV.com on Wednesday.

Jan

Michael Koncz discusses Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao post-game hotel meeting

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao had an hour-long meeting at Pacquiao’s hotel on Tuesday night following their brief courtside discussion at a basketball game. Pacquiao adviser Micheal Koncz’s opinion now? “I believe that the fight is going to happen.”

Jan

De La Hoya: Rigondeaux-Santa Cruz talks have begun

by Lem Satterfield

Could we see a junior featherweight championship clash between RING champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBC titlist Leo Santa Cruz? If Oscar De La Hoya has any say, we might.