Apr

CSAC upholds Goossen Tutor’s contract with Andre Ward

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) upheld the contract between Goossen Tutor Promotions, and RING super middleweight champ Andre Ward, the Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based promotional company announced on Wednesday.

Apr

Andre Ward’s statement about his lawsuit against Goossen Tutor

by Lem Satterfield

RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward released a statement on his website on Friday addressing his ring absence as well as his ongoing lawsuit seeking separation from career-long promoter Goossen Tutor.

Apr

Paul Mendez readies for Santiago Perez and beyond

by Lem Satterfield

Paul Mendez shared his thoughts on past sparring experiences with Gennady Golovkin and Andre Ward, among other things in advance of his fight with Santiago Perez at Cashe Creek Casino and Resort in Brooks, Calif., on Saturday.

Mar

Andre Berto moved by Andre Ward, Nelson Mandela in ‘dark’ days

by Lem Satterfield

During an absence from the ring that followed back-to-back losses, Andre Berto says he was encouraged by RING super middleweight champ Andre Ward and inspired by the memory of Nelson Mandela.

Feb

Andre Ward, Floyd Mayweather Jr. birthdays are back-to-back

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Ward, THE RING’s Nos. 1- and 2-rated boxers, pound-for-pound, also share back-to-back birthdays. Mayweather turned 37 today, a day after Ward celebrated his 30th birthday.

Feb

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Bryan Vera, Andre Ward, fighting at heavyweight

by Lem Satterfield

A lot is riding on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s performance in his rematch with Bryan Vera on March 1. The son of the legendary champion knows that an impressive victory can lead to mega-fights with Andre Ward and Carl Froch.

Feb

Andre Ward: Alfredo Angulo ‘knows how to fight’

by Lem Satterfield

It took only about six minutes of sparring for RING super middleweight champion Andre Ward to determine that Alfredo Angulo will be a handful for former junior middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez on March 8.

Feb

Alfredo Angulo on sparring with Andre Ward

by Lem Satterfield

Alfredo Angulo has enlisted the help of sparring partner (and 168-pound champion) Andre Ward to prepare for his March 8 clash with Canelo Alvarez, and says those sessions are paying major dividends.

Jan

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on what 2014 has in store for Miguel Cotto, Amir Khan, Sergio Martinez, Gennady Golovkin, Kell Brook, Takashi Uchiyama and Mikey Garcia among other boxing standouts in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Jan

Gennady Golovkin’s trainer: ‘We have the best fighter in the world’

by Lem Satterfield

WBA middleweight beltholder Gennady Golovkin “beats” RING super middleweight champion Andre Ward if they were to meet, according to Golovkin’s trainer, Abel Sanchez, who ranks the 160-pounder behind Sugar Ray Robinson and Bernard Hopkins as the best in the division’s history.