Wilder scolds WBC, claims ‘thousands’ of boxers are doping
Heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder grows impatient with the WBC as he waits to see if it drops Alexander Povetkin from its ratings after a failed drug test.
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Golden Boy targeting July 30 on HBO to bring back Joseph Diaz Jr.
Joseph Diaz Jr. is eyeing a July 30 date on HBO for his possible return and could be ready for a title shot later this year or the start of 2017 against Gary Russell Jr.
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Lucas Matthysse doesn’t plan on retiring, return targeted for fall
Despite rumors he might retire, slugger Lucas Matthysse wants to fight again at a higher weight and is targeting the fall for his return once his eye is fully healed.
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Lou DiBella’s madcap Broadway Boxing show moves to PIX11 tonight
Lou DiBella’s “Broadway Boxing” series, which has included upsets, a riot, the near-death of a famous sports writer and fun fights, debuts on NY’s PIX11 tonight.
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Kell Brook and Jessie Vargas are close to finalizing a deal for Aug. or Sept.
Welterweight titleholders Kell Brook and Jessie Vargas are wrapping up a deal to meet in Aug. or Sept. in England, according to Brook promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Ortiz-Ustinov won’t go to a purse bid after WBA is notified of a deal
Luis Ortiz has a deal in place to face Russia’s Alexander Ustinov later this year as the Cuban heavyweight moves closer to challenging for the WBA heavyweight title.
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Executive director David Berlin leaves New York Commission
David Berlin abruptly stepped down from the New York State Athletic Commission on Monday after a power struggle with the Dept. of State, according to a source.
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War of words erupts between Wilder and Povetkin camps over fight
Lou DiBella took issue with Alexander Povetkin promoter Andrey Ryabinsky’s claim that Povetkin is still deserving of a fight despite a positive drug test.
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The WBC decides to postpone Wilder vs. Povetkin in Moscow
The WBC ruled next Saturday’s title fight between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin has been postponed while it investigates Povetkin’s positive drug test.
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Deontay Wilder didn’t board his flight to Moscow this morning
Deontay Wilder remains in Sheffield, England, awaiting a ruling by the WBC on whether his bout will proceed after Alexander Povetkin flunked a pre-fight drug test.
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