Mar

Keith Thurman ready for Julio Diaz main event

Welterweight Keith Thurman is primed and ready for his April 26 opponent, former titlist Julio Diaz, a challenge which “One Time” is gladly anticipating.

Mar

Jerry Belmontes: ‘I beat the crap out of’ Omar Figueroa Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, who has multiple wins over former amateur rival Omar Figueroa Jr., says their April 26 meeting for Figueroa’s WBC strap on Showtime will be no different.

Mar

Omar Figueroa Jr. ‘looking for payback’ against Jerry Belmontes

by Lem Satterfield

WBC lightweight titleholder Omar Figueroa Jr. kicks off his title reign with a defense against Jerry Belmontes as part of a Showtime tripleheader at the StubHub Center in Carson, California

Mar

Keith Thurman, Lucas Matthysse, Omar Figueroa on April 26 tripleheader

by Lem Satterfield

Welterweight contender Keith Thurman will fight Julio Diaz in the main event of a Showtime-televised tripleheader on April 26 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Lucas Matthysse faces fellow puncher John Molina in the co-featured bout.

Mar

Lem’s latest: Erislandy Lara to fight Ishe Smith on May 2

by Lem Satterfield

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook features tidbits spanning the world of boxing news today, touching on Erislandy Lara, Ishe Smith, Adrien Broner and much more.

Mar

Heavy Hitters: Lucas Matthysse, Keith Thurman in separate bouts?

by Lem Satterfield

THE RING’s top-rated 140-pounder Lucas Matthysse and unbeaten welterweight contender Keith Thurman could wind up on the same card in separate bouts next month at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

Jan

Richard Schaefer likes Keith Thurman-Luis Collazo

by Lem Satterfield

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he’d like to see a welterweight matchup between young, undefeated contender Keith Thurman and the resurgent veteran Luis Collazo.

Dec

Lem’s latest: Manager makes case for Marcos Maidana against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Marcos Maidana’s manager, Sebasian Contursi, believes his fighter would make for a more exciting bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. than would Amir Khan.

Dec

Showtime: Marcos Maidana-Adrien Broner draws 1.3 million viewers

by Lem Satterfield

Saturday’s win by Marcos Maidana to dethrone Adrien Broner as WBA welterweight titleholder drew 1.3 million viewers, Showtime’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sports, Stephen Espinoza, announced on Tuesday.

Dec

Dougie’s Monday Maidana Mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their many thoughts on Marcos Maidana’s thrilling upset of Adrien Broner, what’s next for both welterweights, Alex Ariza’s corner controversy, the likelihood of Maidana getting a shot at Floyd Mayweather, and more in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!