Nov

Chocolatito’s career on hold while tends to trainer

Roman Gonzalez has put his career on hold, which includes talk of a rematch with Carlos Cuadras, as he tends to the condition of his trainer, Arnulfo Obando.

GGG and Jacobs continue to talk. And talk. And talk.

09

Nov

GGG and Jacobs continue to talk. And talk. And talk.

by Mitch Abramson

Tom Loeffler says he continues to talk with Al Haymon over making a deal between Gennady Golovkin and his mandatory, Danny Jacobs for early 2017.

Pacquiao badly wants a rematch with Mayweather.

08

Nov

Pacquiao badly wants a rematch with Mayweather.

by Mitch Abramson

Manny Pacquiao badly wants to avenge his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. if Mayweather decides to come out of retirement and is open to it.

08

Nov

Yormark predicts big PPV numbers for Ward-Kovalev

by Mitch Abramson

Roc Nation exec Michael Yormark said he would be upset if the PPV for Sergey Kovalev-Andre Ward on Nov. 19 isn’t the best of 2016.

Kovalev suggests he will be smarter fighter in bout with Ward.

08

Nov

Kovalev suggests he will be smarter fighter in bout with Ward.

by Mitch Abramson

Sergey Kovalev and trainer John David Jackson hinted of plans to match wits with Andre Ward, who is known for his high ring IQ and craftiness when they meet Nov. 19.

Conviction upheld for driver in Vernon Forrest murder

08

Nov

Conviction upheld for driver in Vernon Forrest murder

by Mitch Abramson

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of the getaway driver involved in the 2009 slaying of Vernon Forrest.

Chocolatito’s trainer breathing through ventilator

07

Nov

Chocolatito’s trainer breathing through ventilator

by Mitch Abramson

The coach of pound-for-pound king Roman (Chocolatito) Gonzalez was reportedly pronounced brain dead on Monday and is only breathing through a ventilator.

Golden Boy signs amateur star Ryan Garcia

07

Nov

Golden Boy signs amateur star Ryan Garcia

by Mitch Abramson

On the same day former Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced the signing of Olympian Carlos Balderas, Golden Boy struck back with an intriguing signing of its own.

Pacquiao rebuffs talk of possibly facing Canelo

07

Nov

Pacquiao rebuffs talk of possibly facing Canelo

by Mitch Abramson

Manny Pacquiao could face a number of bold-face names but getting in the ring with Canelo Alvarez does not seem like an option because of the size difference.

Joseph Diaz Jr. to return as Hopkins-Smith co-feature

07

Nov

Joseph Diaz Jr. to return as Hopkins-Smith co-feature

by Mitch Abramson

Former U.S. Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr. returns as the Dec. 17 HBO co-feature against Horacio Garcia under Bernard Hopkins’ farewell fight with Joe Smith Jr.