May

Canelo Alvarez fights a lawsuit while a fight with GGG remains uncertain

Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya are in Miami at trial while Gennady Golovkin’s promoter is in Europe. The two sides don’t appear to be close to a deal on a September showdown.

Lucas Matthysse doesn’t plan on retiring, return targeted for fall

23

May

Lucas Matthysse doesn’t plan on retiring, return targeted for fall

by Mitch Abramson

Despite rumors he might retire, slugger Lucas Matthysse wants to fight again at a higher weight and is targeting the fall for his return once his eye is fully healed.

Ortiz-Ustinov won’t go to a purse bid after WBA is notified of a deal

18

May

Ortiz-Ustinov won’t go to a purse bid after WBA is notified of a deal

by Mitch Abramson

Luis Ortiz has a deal in place to face Russia’s Alexander Ustinov later this year as the Cuban heavyweight moves closer to challenging for the WBA heavyweight title.

From THE RING Magazine: The building of Canelo

03

May

From THE RING Magazine: The building of Canelo

by The Ring

Golden Boy matchmaker Eric Gomez and Co. have navigated delicately between risk and reward in creating the burgeoning face of boxing.

Francisco Vargas issued temporary license after failed drug test

29

Apr

Francisco Vargas issued temporary license after failed drug test

by Mitch Abramson

Despite testing positive for clenbuterol ahead of his June 4 fight with Orlando Salido, the California commission decided to give Francisco Vargas another chance.

Golden Boy Promotions signs David Mijares

19

Apr

Golden Boy Promotions signs David Mijares

by Doug Fischer

Golden Boy Promotions is high on the potential of Pasadena, California’s David Mijares, who is scheduled to make his pro debut on the Canelo-Khan undercard.

Lucas Matthysse off Canelo-Khan card due to eye discomfort

09

Mar

Lucas Matthysse off Canelo-Khan card due to eye discomfort

by Mitch Abramson

Lucas Matthysse still isn’t over the eye injury he sustained in his last fight with Viktor Postol and is off the May 7 card with a fall bout possible.

Francisco Vargas vs. Orlando Salido signed for June 4 on HBO

04

Mar

Francisco Vargas vs. Orlando Salido signed for June 4 on HBO

by Mitch Abramson

All-action featherweights Francisco Vargas and Orlando Salido, who were involved in the winner and a runner-up for Fight of they Year in 2015, respectively, will meet in Carson, California.

Fans, still surprised but supportive, show up for L.A. Canelo-Khan presser

03

Mar

Fans, still surprised but supportive, show up for L.A. Canelo-Khan presser

by Doug Fischer

Fans that turned out for the L.A. leg of the Canelo-Khan press tour were still surprised the matchup was made but were nonetheless excited about the May 7 event.