Mar

Matthysse vs. Herrera still in the works for Canelo-Khan undercard

A deal between Lucas Matthysse and Mauricio Herrera isn’t done yet but could be finalized soon; Luis Ortiz could also appear on the card.

Khan says Mayweather would have been easier foe than Canelo

01

Mar

Khan says Mayweather would have been easier foe than Canelo

by Mitch Abramson

Amir Khan says he’s finally moved on from Floyd Mayweather Jr. – but still couldn’t resist taking a final dig at him.

Canelo Alvarez makes it clear: ‘I’m not a middleweight’

01

Mar

Canelo Alvarez makes it clear: ‘I’m not a middleweight’

by Mitch Abramson

Canelo Alvarez said he doesn’t plan to give Gennady Golovkin any advantages in negotiations for their potential bout.

N.Y. Commission admits ‘error’ in not allowing American flag in ring

29

Feb

N.Y. Commission admits ‘error’ in not allowing American flag in ring

by Mitch Abramson

The New York States Athletic Commission calls a decision to keep an American flag out of the ring an “error.”

Broner talks trash to Mayweather, hypes Theophane bout

29

Feb

Broner talks trash to Mayweather, hypes Theophane bout

by Mitch Abramson

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Adrien Broner were on opposite sides on Monday, hyping Broner’s 140-pound title defense against Ashley Theophane on April 1.

Bob Arum ‘willing’ to work with Haymon to make Crawford-Broner

28

Feb

Bob Arum ‘willing’ to work with Haymon to make Crawford-Broner

by Mitch Abramson

First Bob Arum said he was willing to work with Showtime. Now he says he could work with Al Haymon.

Terence Crawford silences Lundy in five, respect ensues

27

Feb

Terence Crawford silences Lundy in five, respect ensues

by Mitch Abramson

Hank Lundy reaped what he sowed on Saturday; the trash-talker’s night ended in the fifth round against a Terence Crawford who demanded — and got — his foe’s respect.

Felix Verdejo stays undefeated but doesn’t exactly impress vs. Silva

27

Feb

Felix Verdejo stays undefeated but doesn’t exactly impress vs. Silva

by Mitch Abramson

Felix Verdejo stayed unblemished and the promise of greatness remains, but Saturday’s win over Willian Silva didn’t exactly set Madison Square Garden on fire.