Apr

Showtime Extreme: Diaz-Maldonado replaces Orozco-Honorio

As a result of a work visa issue for Martin Honorio, his Saturday fight against Antonio Orozco is now canceled and replaced by Joseph Diaz vs. Luis Maldonado on Showtime Extreme.

Apr

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share a gym rumor about heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko, their thoughts on Bernard Hopkins and Mayweather-Maidana, and potential fights that could be made if the Top Rank-Golden Boy Promotions ‘Cold War’ ended in this week’s Friday mailbag.

Apr

Keith Thurman’s boxer-puncher evolution continues with Julio Diaz

by Doug Fischer

Keith Thurman has quickly evolved from an impetuous KO artist to a well-rounded boxer-puncher. The undefeated welterweight contender looks to extend his impressive record against veteran gatekeeper Julio Diaz on Saturday on Showtime.

Apr

Danny Jacobs to again replace Paulie Malignaggi as Showtime analyst

by Lem Satterfield

As Paulie Malignaggi continues his recovery in the aftermath of his loss to IBF welterweight titlist Shawn Porter, Danny Jacobs will once again fill in for the ‘Magic Man’ on the Showtime ringside mic.

Apr

Antonio Orozco, Jermall Charlo on Keith Thurman-Julio Diaz undercard

by Lem Satterfield

The fights before the fights happen on Showtime Extreme as Antonio Orozco takes on Martin Honorio and Jermall Charlo faces Hector Munoz on Saturday.

Apr

Diaz, Molina and Belmontes: ‘B-sides’ who believe in themselves

by Doug Fischer

Julio Diaz, John Molina and Jerry Belmontes know they aren’t the favorites in their matchups on Saturday’s Showtime Championship Boxing tripleheader but the battle-tested “B-sides” have upset the odds before and believe they can do so again.

Apr

Keith Thurman wants to ‘make a statement’ versus Julio Diaz

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated welterweight contender Keith Thurman sees his fight with Julio Diaz on Saturday as “a measuring stick” to assess himself against results that Amir Khan and Keith Porter had against the former lightweight titleholder.

Apr

Keith Thurman ready for ‘first chapter’ vs. Julio Diaz

by Lem Satterfield

Welterweight contender Keith Thurman is looking forward to showing the boxing world why he’s the “Beast from the East,” starting with a win over former two-time lightweight titlist Julio Diaz on April 26.

Mar

Lem’s latest: Julio Diaz says he’s 1-1 vs. Shawn Porter, 1-0 vs. Amir Khan

by Lem Satterfield

Going into his April 26 bout versus Keith Thurman, former two-time lightweight titlist Julio Diaz says, in spite of the official results, he beat Shawn Porter in their first go-round and Amir Khan.

Mar

Lem’s latest: Julio Diaz plans to break down, finish Keith Thurman’

by Lem Satterfield

Former lightweight titlist Julio Diaz isn’t just predicting a win over Keith Thurman on April 26; he’s promising to do it within the distance and with authority.