Apr

Q&A: Morel is confident going against Mares

Eric Morel on Abner Mares: “His style is perfect for mine. I’m aware of his power and I’m aware of everything that he can bring. I’m confident that I can pull it off.”

Q&A: Mares already a veteran despite his youth

13

Apr

Q&A: Mares already a veteran despite his youth

by Lem Satterfield

Abner Mares will be in his fifth straight title fight when he debuts as a junior featherweight against ex-beltholder Eric Morel on April 21.

Golden Boy CEO Schaefer signs long term contract extension

11

Apr

Golden Boy CEO Schaefer signs long term contract extension

by Lem Satterfield

Richard Schaefer has signed a long-term deal to remain CEO at Golden Boy Promotions and Golden Boy Enterprises.

Lem’s latest: Tarver-Kayode, Quillin-Wright part of quadruple-header

11

Apr

Lem’s latest: Tarver-Kayode, Quillin-Wright part of quadruple-header

by Lem Satterfield

Lateef Kayode’s cruiserweight bout with former light heavyweight titleholder Antonio Tarver is to headline a Showtime-televised, quadruple-header from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on June 2.

Ankle injury forces Russell Jr. off April 21 card

11

Apr

Ankle injury forces Russell Jr. off April 21 card

by Lem Satterfield

Gary Russell Jr. injured his left ankle during a sparring session on Friday that will force him off an April 21 card whose junior featherweight bout features Abner Mares against Eric Morel.

06

Apr

Nguyen is out as Russell’s opponent

by Lem Satterfield

Featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. is in search of a new opponent for April 21 after Dat Nguyen pulled out.

29

Aug

Mares-Agbeko II targeted for December

by Lem Satterfield

Mares-Agbeko rematch could land on Showtime

Majority of media pick Mares to edge Agbeko again

01

Dec

Majority of media pick Mares to edge Agbeko again

by The Ring

The majority of those who participated in a Showtime media prediction poll on the Abner Mares-Joseph Agbeko rematch picked the young bantamweight titleholder to edge the veteran in a close fight. Everyone envisions an entertaining scrap.

Donaire eyes Narvaez, Mares-Agbeko II winner, Marquez, Gamboa

01

Sep

Donaire eyes Narvaez, Mares-Agbeko II winner, Marquez, Gamboa

by Lem Satterfield

Two-belt titleholder Nonito Donaire wants to defend his crowns against Omar Narvaez, and then pursue either the winner of Abner Mares-Agbeko II or seek challenges in the junior featherweight and featherweight divisions

Weekend Review: Good (Angulo’s return) and bad (Guerrero’s injury)

22

Aug

Weekend Review: Good (Angulo’s return) and bad (Guerrero’s injury)

by Michael Rosenthal

By Michael Rosenthal Alfredo Angulo didn't have a chance to shake off much rust during his first-round KO of Joseph Lopez but the important thing is that he's back in the game.