Aug

Molina has faith, focus heading into Smith fight

As he heads into a Sept. 14 clash with IBF beltholder Ishe Smith, junior middleweight Carlos Molina has remained positive over the course of his hard-luck career, saying, “I feel as if everything is happening for a reason.”

09

Aug

Hopkins-Murat moved to Oct. 26

by Lem Satterfield

IBF light heavyweight titleholder Bernard Hopkins will make the first defense of his belt against Karo Murat on Oct. 26.

HBO to shoot Face Off: Alvarado-Provodnikov?

08

Aug

HBO to shoot Face Off: Alvarado-Provodnikov?

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov may be shooting HBO’s Face Off

Q&A: Provodnikov unfazed by fighting on Alvarado’s turf

02

Aug

Q&A: Provodnikov unfazed by fighting on Alvarado’s turf

by Lem Satterfield

Junior welterweight Ruslan Provodnikov expects to train alongside Miguel Cotto in preparation for his Oct. 19 bout with WBO beltholder Mike Alvarado.

Pacquiao’s ‘feeling a little pressure’ versus Rios

30

Jul

Pacquiao’s ‘feeling a little pressure’ versus Rios

by Lem Satterfield

Although Manny Pacquiao acknowledges “feeling a little pressure” entering his November clash with Brandon Rios, the eight-division titlewinner said, “I think the question that needs to be asked is, ‘Is Rios ready for me?'”

29

Jul

Lem’s latest: Moreno returns on Aug. 10

by Lem Satterfield

Following last November’s loss to Abner Mares at 122 pounds, Anselmo Moreno will end a nine-month ring absence and make the 11th defense of his WBA bantamweight title against William Urina on Aug. 10.

Lem’s latest: Matthysse eyes Mayweather post-Garcia

28

Jul

Lem’s latest: Matthysse eyes Mayweather post-Garcia

by Lem Satterfield

Lucas Matthysse, who faces Danny Garcia on Sept. 14, says THE RING 140-pound champ is “just a brawler… not a boxer.” The No. 1-rated junior welterweight adds “I don’t see anything special about (Garcia)… I can handle his power.”

Saturday’s Pacquiao-Rios presser streamed live from Macau

26

Jul

Saturday’s Pacquiao-Rios presser streamed live from Macau

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios will engage in the first stop of a seven-city promotional press tour on Saturday in Macau, China. The press conference will be streamed live starting at midnight ET/9:00 p.m. PT from the Venetian Macao in Macau.

24

Jul

Manager: Alvarado will KO Provodnikov

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado’s co-manager, Henry Delgado, predicts his fighter will stop Ruslan Provodnikov inside of eight rounds this October.

24

Jul

Provodnikov to start training in L.A.

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov still hasn’t finalized plans for an October fight against Mike Alvarado, but is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on Aug. 4 to begin training with Freddie Roach.