Sep

Floyd Mayweather on his reading ability, Ariza, Maidana’s ‘dirty fighting’

In a recent conference call, RING welterweight/junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. answered questions regarding Kenny Bayless, Alex Ariza and Marcos Maidana’s aggressive approach in their first bout.

Sep

Chasing greatness: Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s biggest challenge – and risk

by Doug Fischer

Floyd Mayweather’s toughest challenge isn’t from Marcos Maidana or any other boxer, it’s his desire to be recognized as “TBE” – the best ever – of his chosen profession. However, chasing “greatness” can be a futile pursuit for a modern athlete, and a dangerous one for boxers, Floyd Mayweather Sr. warns.

Sep

Tuesday Floyd Mayweather Jr. media day to be live streamed

by Doug Fischer

MayweatherPromotions.com and GoldenBoyPromotions.com will offer a live stream of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s media workout on Tuesday at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. Mayweather’s portion of the media day, which will include Mickey Bey, begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Aug

Boxing’s Mexican icons chime in on Maidana with pride

by Lem Satterfield

Marcos Maidana may not be Mexican but some of his most famous supporters are. And they offered their opinions on “Chino” in the build-up to “Mayhem.”

Aug

WBC welterweight, jr. middle belts at stake in Mayweather-Maidana II

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Maywather Jr. will be risking both his WBC welterweight and junior middleweight belts against Marcos Maidana in their rematch on Sept. 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced on Wednesday.

Aug

Marcos Maidana to Floyd Mayweather Jr.: ‘Stop crying; fight like a man’

by Lem Satterfield

The gamesmanship is on. In the only fight trainer Robert Garcia deemed feasible for Floyd Mayweather Jr., his fighter, Marco Maidana is challenging the RING welterweight champion to “fight like a man.”

Aug

Marcos Maidana media day to be live streamed

by Doug Fischer

Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions will offer a live stream of Marcos Maidana’s media workout on Tuesday from Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. The workout will be available on YouTube, Ustream, www.mayweatherpromotions.com , www.goldenboypromotions.com and TheBoxingBlog.SHO.com.

Aug

Kenny Bayless to work Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana II

by Lem Satterfield

Boxing notebook: Veteran referee Kenny Bayless was selected by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to officiate the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana rematch. Glen Tapia returns to Atlantic City on Oct. 4. Tony Thompson-Odlanier Solis rematch slated for October.

Aug

Kell Brook exclusive Q&A: “I welcome all comers for mega fights”

by Doug Fischer

RingTV.com caught up with new IBF welterweight titleholder Kell Brook hours after the unbeaten British star arrived back on home soil from the U.S., where he upset Shawn Porter on Saturday. Brook wants showdowns with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and fellow Brit Amir Khan.