Lem’s latest: Tyson to be inducted into NVHOF on Aug. 10
Mike Tyson will be inducted into the Nevada Hall of Fame on Aug. 10, along with former titleholder Mike McCallum and the late Diego Corrales.
read moreLem’s latest: Thurman expects ‘war’ vs. Chaves
“Honestly, I can’t wait to see how he’s going to try to knock me out,” said Keith Thurman of rival Diego Chaves. “That’s part of the excitement in this game and in this sport. I’m definitely willing to step into that danger zone.”
read moreRoach, Zou training regimen a work in progress
Freddie Roach said Zou Shiming reminds him of ex-beltholder Brian Viloria, with whom the two-time Olympic gold medalist often spars.
read moreWeights for Zou, Viloria card in China
Chinese two-time Olymic gold medalist Zou Shiming is primed for Saturday’s pro debu in Macau.
read moreHBO2 to air Zou Shiming’s pro debut from Macao
Junior flyweight Zou Shiming, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time world amateur champion from China, will be making his professional debut on April 6 as part of a show that will be televised by HBO2 from Macao.
read moreQ&A: Russell Jr. says ‘2013 will be my year’
Gary Russell Jr., the undefeated featherweight prospect who headlines a ShoBox card against late-sub Roberto Castaneda on Friday, says “I feel as though that I am that guy at the featherweight division.”
read moreLem’s latest: Ramos tries to rebound against Esquivias
Former junior featherweight titleholder Rico Ramos will attempt to rebound from his first loss when he meets undefeated Efrain Esquivias on June 23.
read moreGiant killer Adamek against Klitschko conjures Spinks-Holmes
Underdog challenger Tomas Adamek will play "David" against "Goliath" when he meets WBC heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko in Poland, where he is the favorite of cab drivers everywhere
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