NSAC: Bradley-Marquez PPV fighters test negative
Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez and the others fighters on their nine-bout card on Oct. 12 tested negative for banned substances, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
read moreBroner-Maidana highlights big two months for Golden Boy
Unbeaten WBA welterweight titleholder Adrien Broner will make the first defense of his belt against Marcos Maidana on Dec. 14 on Showtime Pay Per View as part of a strong November and December schedule for Golden Boy Promotions.
read moreLem’s latest: Cruz heard ‘gay slurs’ during fights
Openly gay boxer Orlando Cruz on dealing with homophobia in boxing: “I’m in a sport that is very macho. Sometime in the ring, people would should gay slurs at me before I came out.”
read moreLem’s latest: Marquez to earn $6 million, Bradley, $4.1 million
Juan Manuel Marquez will earn a guaranteed $6 million for his challenge to WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley, who will pocket at least $4.1 million when they fight on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
read moreWill Bradley choose fight or flight against Marquez?
WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley says that he’ll use his head and to “stay smart” against Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.
read moreLem’s latest: Ward to face Rodriguez on Nov. 16
RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward will defend his titles against unbeaten challenger Edwin Rodriguez Nov. 16 on HBO.
read moreSchaefer: Mayweather-Alvarez could gross $200 million
Richard Schaefer on the potential revenue that will be generated by the Floyd Mayweather-Caenlo Alvarez promotion: “We’re probably going to be looking at a gross number of over $200 million.” The Golden Boy Promotions CEO says 2013 has been a banner year for boxing.
read moreMayweather-Alvarez grosses record $150 million
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe: “Floyd very well could make $100 million.”
read moreSchaefer ready to ‘move on’ from Mayweather-Alvarez flak
Richard Schaefer: “One thing that I want to make clear is that I am a huge supporter of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.”
read moreLem’s latest: Hopkins goes from Mayweather critic to ‘groupie’
Light heavyweight titleholder Bernard Hopkins made his case for facing Floyd Mayweather at 160 pounds in the aftermath of Mayweather’s unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night.
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