Sep

‘Boogeyman’ Golovkin will face fellow puncher in Stevens

Having crushed everyone in front of him with a rare blend of patience and power, Gennady Golovkin is boxing’s new boogeyman, but even his trainer says the fight against Nov. 2 challenger Curtis Stevens will come down to whoever lands first.

Gonzalez beats Mares with stunning first-round KO

25

Aug

Gonzalez beats Mares with stunning first-round KO

by Mike Coppinger

Just when you thought you’d seen the knockout of the night, Jhonny Gonzalez defied all expectations and nabbed the upset with a first-round knockout of Abner Mares on Saturday in Carson, Calif.

Geale leaves backyard in search of bigger challenges

16

Aug

Geale leaves backyard in search of bigger challenges

by Mike Coppinger

Daniel Geale settled an old score against Anthony Mundine back in his homeland last January. Now the Aussie has arrived in New York with his sights on Darren Barker and the wider middleweight world beyond.

10

Aug

Give Rigondeaux his due

by Mike Coppinger

Guillermo Rigondeaux easily handled Nonito Donaire on the way to the greatest victory of his career, so why is HBO now shunning him? RingTV.com contributor Mike Coppinger sounds off.

28

Jun

Macklin vows to end Golovkin hype

by Mike Coppinger

Middleweight contender Matthew Macklin is undoubtedly the best biggest threat yet to the growing buzz around Gennady Golovkin, and the British puncher says he’ll end the hype with his power on Saturday.

08

Jun

Afolabi out to even the score with Huck

by Mike Coppinger

Ola Afolabi’s rise to contender status has included long layoffs and disappointing decisions, but on Saturday in Berlin he’ll have the chance for redemption against No. 1 cruiserweight Marco Huck, who he has faced twice already, resulting in a loss and a draw.

‘New’ Judah plans to be homecoming king on April 27

29

Mar

‘New’ Judah plans to be homecoming king on April 27

by Mike Coppinger

After so many previous comebacks, a clean and rejuvenated Zab Judah says he’ll make the fight against RING champ Danny Garcia on April 27 in Brooklyn the signature win of his career.

Fans may suffer most from Golden Boy-HBO rift

22

Mar

Fans may suffer most from Golden Boy-HBO rift

by Mike Coppinger

With the battle lines now drawn with Golden Boy and Showtime on one side and Top Rank and HBO on the other, will the greatest casualties be the fans, or will the competition spur better matchups?

Showtime’s weak 2013 about to turn around?

06

Mar

Showtime’s weak 2013 about to turn around?

by Mike Coppinger

A wave of injuries has resulted in some pretty forgettable offerings from Showtime so far in 2013, but if everyone stays healthy the year ahead looks a lot more promising.

Abril promises robbery-proof win, wants Rios rematch after Bogere

02

Mar

Abril promises robbery-proof win, wants Rios rematch after Bogere

by Mike Coppinger

Richard Abril was denied the WBA title after his controversial loss to Brandon Rios, but vows that he won’t let the judges rob him again when he faces Sharif Bogere on Saturday.