Feb

Gerry Cooney ‘excited’ about the heavyweights, Deontay Wilder

Former heavyweight contender and title challenger Gerry Cooney is excited about the current heavyweight division, particularly about the potential of unbeaten standouts Deontay Wilder and Mike Perez.

Feb

Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola WBC title bout targeted for April

by Lem Satterfield

The Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola rematch, which will be for the WBC heavyweight belt vacated by Vitali Klitschko, is being targeted for April, Arreola’s promoter, Dan Goossen, told RingTV.com.

Feb

Deontay Wilder says he’ll be champion as Emanuel Steward predicted

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder says he will prove that he has the potential to be a champion, as late hall-of-fame trainer Emanuel Steward predicted he would be one day, against once-beaten veteran Malik Scott on March 15.

Jan

Deontay Wilder-Malik Scott is a WBC title eliminator

by Lem Satterfield

The winner of the heavyweight bout between Deontay Wilder and Malik Scott will be in line for a fight with the victor of Chris Arreola-Bermane Stiverne.

Jan

Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola in April?

by Lem Satterfield

A deal has been reached between the promoters of Bermane Stiverne and Chris Arreola, who could fight sometime in April for the heavyweight belt vacated by Vitali Klitschko.

Dec

WBC orders Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola rematch for vacant title

by Lem Satterfield

The WBC has ordered the promoters of Bermane Stiverne and Chris Arreola to begin free negotiations for a rematch for the WBC heavyweight title that was vacated by Vitali Klitschko earlier this month. Stiverne unanimously decisioned Arreola in April.

Dec

Vitali Klitschko declared WBC’s Champion Emeritus

by Lem Satterfield

WBC heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko, who will run for president of the Ukraine, has been declared “Champion Emeritus,” which means his belt is now vacant for the WBC’s top contenders to fight for.

Oct

Wilder has Steward in mind going into Firtha bout

by Lem Satterfield

“I want to keep his memory alive,” said Deontay Wilder of the late Emanuel Steward, who believed he could become America’s next heavyweight champion.

Sep

Lem’s latest: Wilder ‘ready’ for likely berth on Hopkins-Murat card

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight knockout artist Deontay Wilder is preparing as if he will be fighting on the Oct. 26 Bernard Hopkins-Karo Murat card on Showtime from Atlantic City.

Sep

Arreola ready for do-or-die fight against Mitchell

by Mark E. Ortega

Chris Arreola says he’s ready to shine against once-beaten heavyweight standout Seth Mitchell on Saturday, but fans have heard that line before from the former contender, who has suffered career setbacks due to his lack of discipline. Even Arreola admits this is his last chance.