Feb

Lem’s latest: Bernard Hopkins says brain trauma ‘starts in the gym’

IBF light heavyweight titleholder and 25-year pro veteran Bernard Hopkins says boxers absorb considerable head trauma during training and preparation for their upcoming bouts long before entering the ring on fight night.

Lem’s latest: Pacquiao-Rios tour; Rodriguez plans to KO Cotto

23

Jul

Lem’s latest: Pacquiao-Rios tour; Rodriguez plans to KO Cotto

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios will embark on a seven-city, international press tour in advance of their November fight in Macau.

Ring Ratings Update: Guevara climbs jr. fly rankings

23

Jul

Ring Ratings Update: Guevara climbs jr. fly rankings

by Doug Fischer

The past week was a busy one in many of the sport’s marquee divisions but the only changes to THE RING’s rankings occurred at the lighter weight classes. Pedro Guevara moved up the junior flyweight ratings with lopsided decision over strawweight contender Mario Rodriguez.

22

Jul

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans give their two cents on the controversial Dereck Chisora-Malik Scott stoppage, Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse, HBO’s reported snub of Guillermo Rigondeaux, and much more in this week’s Monday mailbag.

Weekend Review: Strange knockout in the U.K.

21

Jul

Weekend Review: Strange knockout in the U.K.

by Michael Rosenthal

A competitive heavyweight fight between Dereck Chisora and Malik Scott on Saturday in London had an odd and disturbing conclusion.

Lundy schools Ajose on Friday Night Fights

20

Jul

Lundy schools Ajose on Friday Night Fights

by Doug Fischer

Junior welterweight fringe contender Hank Lundy easily outpointed Olusegun Ajose over 10 rounds in a Friday Night Fights main event at Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H. The lopsided decision is the biggest win of Lundy’s career.

19

Jul

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans express excitement on the Garcia-Matthysse fight being made and added to the Mayweather-Canelo PPV event, ask Dougie’s opinion on various mythical matchups between James Toney and Bernard Hopkins, and sound off on other fights and topics in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Weekend Review: Good (Angulo’s return) and bad (Guerrero’s injury)

22

Aug

Weekend Review: Good (Angulo’s return) and bad (Guerrero’s injury)

by Michael Rosenthal

By Michael Rosenthal Alfredo Angulo didn't have a chance to shake off much rust during his first-round KO of Joseph Lopez but the important thing is that he's back in the game.