May

Ring Ratings Update: Gonzalez, Golovkin climb p4p rankings

RING/WBC flyweight champ Roman Gonzalez and WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin advanced in THE RING’s pound for pound rankings after the boxer-punchers extended their unbeaten records with knockouts against Edgar Sosa and Willie Monroe Jr.

Abner Mares issues apology following cancelation of Gonzalez rematch

07

Jan

Abner Mares issues apology following cancelation of Gonzalez rematch

by Lem Satterfield

After calling off his rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez due to a training injury, former featherweight titleholder Abner Mares is expressing his regret to fans hoping to see his shot at avenging August’s upset KO loss.

Richard Schaefer: Rib injury has Abner Mares out ‘for several weeks’

31

Dec

Richard Schaefer: Rib injury has Abner Mares out ‘for several weeks’

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer says that Abner Mares “can not train for several weeks” due to a rib injury that has forced the postponement of a scheduled Feb. 15 rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez.

Manager: Abner Mares rib injury postpones rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez

31

Dec

Manager: Abner Mares rib injury postpones rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez

by Lem Satterfield

Abner Mares has suffered an apparent rib injury that will postpone his scheduled Feb. 15 rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez, according to his manager, Frank Espinoza.

Gonzales-Mares rematch planned for Feb. 15 in Los Angeles

04

Dec

Gonzales-Mares rematch planned for Feb. 15 in Los Angeles

by Lem Satterfield

Jhonny Gonzalez-Abner Mares II could be the main in event in a targeted Feb. 15 tripleheader at Staples Center in Los Angeles that might include Leo Santa Cruz and Chris Arreola.

19

Nov

Mendez-Barthelemy slated for Jan. 3

by Lem Satterfield

Argenis Mendez will put his IBF junior lightwelght belt on the line against Rances Barthelmey on Jan. 3 in the main event of ESPN2’s first Friday Night Fights broadcast of 2014.

Lem’s latest: De Leon, Arce return with wins

17

Nov

Lem’s latest: De Leon, Arce return with wins

by Lem Satterfield

Mexican former titleholders Daniel Ponce de Leon and Jorge Arce each bounced back from losses with victories on Saturday night.

07

Nov

Lem’s latest: Schaefer touts welters

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy’s Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 shows will feature what Richard Schaefer calls “the best fights that you can make at 147,” including Adrien Broner-Marcos Maidana, Devon Alexander-Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman-Jesus Soto Karass, and Paulie Malignaggi-Zab Judah.

Russell Jr. may be next if Salido fights Lomachenko

14

Oct

Russell Jr. may be next if Salido fights Lomachenko

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr., who is the mandatory challenger for WBO titleholder Orlando Salido: “I’m ready for my first world title fight and can not wait for the fight to get made.”