Dougie’s Monday mailbag (GGG’s return, failed amateur stars, potential hall of famers)
THE RETURN OF GGG, FAILED AMATEURS What’s up Doug? Hope you’re well. I'll keep it shorter than usual. My emails tend to...
read moreJuan Diaz continues comeback with eighth-round TKO of Vazquez
TUCSON, Ariz. – “Baby Bull” is still the nickname. But Juan Diaz has outgrown the baby. A more precise, more...
read moreJuan Diaz to face Cesar Vazquez on Aug. 6
On Aug. 6, former unified lightweight titlist Juan Diaz returns to the ring against Cesar Vazquez on UniMas’ ‘Solo Boxeo Tecate.’
read moreFrancisco Santana shuts out Ed Paredes over 10
Francisco Santana dominated Ed Paredes over 10 rounds on Saturday, winning a one-sided decision before a partisan crowd in Port Hueneme, California.
read moreJose Felix Jr. squeaks by Ricky Sismundo
On Saturday night, lightweight Jose Felix Jr. survived a motivated Ricky Sismundo in the main event of UniMas’ “Solo Boxeo.”
read moreNew Faces: Egor Mekhontsev
Undefeated light heavyweight Egor Mekhontsev, who faces Felipe Romero on Jan. 30, is the latest subject of RingTV.com’s ‘New Faces.’
read moreYoung manager Vadim Kornilov’s stable a rising force in boxing
Vadim Kornilov, 29, is manager to a growing number of current and future players from Eastern Europe, including Ruslan Provodnikov, Egor Mekhontsev and Viktor Postol.
read moreQ&A: Egor Mekhontsev
Light heavyweight prospect and Olympic gold medalist Egor Mekhontsev heads back to Russia for his first pro fight in his homeland on Friday when he meets veteran Joey Vegas. The southpaw puncher spoke to RingTV.com about his life and his pro aspirations.
read moreFreddie Roach to Manny Pacquiao: ‘In the Bible, there’s violence also’
Ahead of this Saturday night’s rematch between WBO 147-pound titlist Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach reminded his Christian charge that, in the Bible, the theme of violence runs concurrently with that of compassion.
read morePhoto gallery: Miguel Vazquez, Zou Shiming arrive in Macau
Fighters for the Feb. 22 show in Macau arrive and stage public workouts. The card includes lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez vs. Denis Shafikov, plus Olympic gold medalists Ryota Murata, Egor Mekhontsev and Zou Shiming.
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