Oct

Are Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partners better than Chris Algieri?

Freddie Roach says that Manny Pacquiao is getting his best sparring in years with Viktor Postol and Mike Jones, a 140-pound contender and a former welterweight title challenger some would argue have better credentials than Pacquiao’s Nov. 22 opponent Chris Algieri.

Oct

Freddie Roach continues training Lucian Bute in Manny Pacquiao camp

by Ryan Songalia

In search of a fresh start with a new trainer, Lucian Bute boarded a flight across the world with Freddie Roach earlier this month. Their destination was the southern Philippines, an unlikely starting point for what Bute hopes is a career revival

Oct

Freddie Roach wants Canelo, then Golovkin for Miguel Cotto

by Ryan Songalia

Freddie Roach says he wants to see THE RING/WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto face Canelo Alvarez next, followed by oft-avoided WBA titleholder Gennady Golovkin. Roach spoke to RingTV.com from his training camp with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines.

Sep

Lucian Bute to face Roberto Feliciano Bolonti on Dec. 6

by Lem Satterfield

With new trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, former super middleweight titlist returns on Dec. 6 to face Argentine Roberto Feliciano Bolonti at light heavyweight.

Sep

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on Floyd Mayweather’s final bouts and the acceptance of his “clinical” style, Alfredo Angulo’s future, the James Kirkland-Gabriel Rosado fight, the Freddie Roach-Lucian Bute team-up, Nonito Donaire, and more in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Sep

Freddie Roach says Lucian Bute has a lot of tools

by Lem Satterfield

Lucian Bute has “a lot of tools,” according to the veteran’s new trainer Freddie Roach, who will work his first bout with the former IBF super middleweight titleholder on Dec. 6 when Bute returns against an opponent to be determined at Bell Centre in Montreal.

Sep

Freddie Roach to train Lucian Bute for Dec. 6 return

by Lem Satterfield

Former IBF super middleweight titlist Lucian Bute still believes he’s got a good, long run in his career and wants to prove it with new blood in his corner: Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach.

Sep

Lateef Kayode wants Wladimir Klitschko after Luis Ortiz

by Lem Satterfield

Heavyweight Lateef Kayode sees a win over Luis Ortiz on Thursday night as a gateway to bigger challenges, namely RING champion Wladimir Klitschko

Sep

Does Floyd Mayweather Jr. still have legs?

by Tim Smith

Every time Floyd Mayweather Jr. fights, people ask if his nimble legs have finally deserted him. Particularly after a couple fights in which he stayed in the pocket more than usual. And so we must now ask: Have Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s nimble legs finally deserted him?

Aug

Manny Pacquiao the latest fighter to mix basketball with boxing

by Ryan Songalia

Manny Pacquiao’s decision to accept a player-coach role with a Philippine Basketball Association expansion team has sparked curiosity and criticism in recent months, but his foray into pro hoops isn’t the first boxing-basketball crossover for a notable prize fighter.