Apr

Bradley, Ward break down Rigondeaux-Donaire

Andre Ward called Guillermo Rigondeaux “a sharpshooter” against Nonito Donaire, adding, “this is the best I’ve ever seen him look.” Of the criticisms of Rigondeaux’s strategy, Tim Bradley said, “If you want to see blood and guts, and you want to see warrior-type of fights, then you should definitely hit MMA.”

Bika-Periban for WBC belt formerly owned by Ward

12

Apr

Bika-Periban for WBC belt formerly owned by Ward

by Lem Satterfield

Well-traveled super middleweight Sakio Bika will face Marco Antonio Periban for the WBC title following Andre Ward’s being declared “Champion Emeritus.”

Lem’s latest: Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves in July

03

Apr

Lem’s latest: Berto-Soto Karass, Thurman-Chaves in July

by Lem Satterfield

Florida welterweight standouts Andre Berto and Keith Thurman are schedueld to fight in separate bouts on a Showtime-televised card in July. Berto will face veteran gatekeeper Jesus Soto-Karass; Thurman will fight fellow unbeaten puncher Diego Chaves.

Lem’s latest: Bika says ‘This is my time to shine’

09

Jan

Lem’s latest: Bika says ‘This is my time to shine’

by Lem Satterfield

Having lost title bouts to Andre Ward, Lucian Bute and Joe Calzaghe, super middleweight contender Sakio Bika looks to cash in on a potential WBC title fight agianst Nikola Sjekloca on Feb. 16.

Mitchell calls Banks rematch ‘a gift and a curse’

04

Jan

Mitchell calls Banks rematch ‘a gift and a curse’

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight Seth Mitchell on his rematch with Johnathon Banks: “I wanted this fight. I want it to be known that I wanted this fight, and that I asked my team to get me this rematch.”

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

03

Jan

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight contender Sakio Bika could face Nikola Sjekloca for the WBC’s interim belt on Feb. 16, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.