May

Peterson’s trainer: Beating Matthysse could mean Mayweather

Lamont Peterson’s trainer believes that a victory over Lucas Matthysse could “put him in the lotto for a fight with someone like Floyd Mayweather.”

IBF: Peterson to defend against Holt in D.C. on Feb. 22

10

Jan

IBF: Peterson to defend against Holt in D.C. on Feb. 22

by Lem Satterfield

IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson will defend his crown against ex-titleholder Kendall Holt on Feb. 22 in Peterson’s home town of Washington, D.C.

Q&A: Harrison avoids streets, draws local fans, national interest

04

Nov

Q&A: Harrison avoids streets, draws local fans, national interest

by Lem Satterfield

Only a few years after being released from prison for armed robbery, Dusty Harrison’s father and trainer, Buddy Harrison, started his son shadowboxing while he was still in diapers.

Lem’s latest: Garcia brothers hope to end feud

05

Oct

Lem’s latest: Garcia brothers hope to end feud

by Lem Satterfield

Robert Garcia and his older brother, Danny, are both respected trainers of champion fighters, but have have been divided by a rift dating back to the early pro days of Victor Ortiz.