Nov

Anton Novikov, Jose Felix added to Dec. 6 UniMas show

Junior welterweight contender Anton Novikov and junior lightweight standout Jose Felix have been added to an UniMas-televised card headlined by Brian Viloria on Dec. 6 at the Auditorium in Glendale, California.

Aug

Brandon Rios-Diego Chaves, Jessie Vargas-Anton Novikov scores

by Lem Satterfield

Observers were split by their opinions of who was winning Brandon Rios-Diego Chaves at the time of the DQ, but all agreed that the Las Vegas judges’ scores for Jessie Vargas-Anton Novikov didn’t reflect reality.

Aug

Jessie Vargas beats game Anton Novikov via unanimous decision

by Doug Fischer

Junior welterweight contender Jessie Vargas remained unbeaten with a wide unanimous decision over previously undefeated Russian Anton Novikov in the co-featured bout of the Brandon Rios-Diego Chaves card on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Jul

Lem’s latest: Briggs storms Klitschko’s training camp

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we get the lowdown on Shannon Briggs’ invasion of RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s training camp.

Jul

NSAC approves Mayweather Promotions license

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we get the details on the unanimous approval of Mayweather Promotions’ license to promote fights in the state of Nevada.

Jul

Brandon Rios knows he’s in tough with Diego Chaves

by Doug Fischer

Brandon Rios could have asked for an easier comeback fight after losing his last two bouts to Mike Alvarado and Manny Pacquiao but the slugger is looking forward to getting back in action on Aug. 2 against formidable Diego Chaves.

Jul

Photo gallery: Brandon Rios-Diego Chaves press conference

by The Ring

His opponent was apparently a no-show, so Brandon Rios flew solo at the Hollywood press conference to promote his Aug. 2 bout against Diego Chaves. The card will also feature a junior welterweight scrap between Jessie Vargas and Anton Novikov, who were both present. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.