Virgil Hunter: Amir Khan can ‘shock’ Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Trainer Virgil Hunter believes Amir Khan “can shock the world” and defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. if his fighter gets a shot at the reigning welterweight and junior middleweight champ on May 3.
read moreAmir Khan says he signed to face Floyd Mayweather, would fight Pacquiao
Amir Khan said he has signed his part of the contract to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 3, but added that would also welcome a clash with friend and former stablemate Manny Pacquiao.
read moreLem’s latest: Manager makes case for Marcos Maidana against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Marcos Maidana’s manager, Sebasian Contursi, believes his fighter would make for a more exciting bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. than would Amir Khan.
read moreRichard Schaefer chosen Promoter of The Year by Sports Illustrated
Richard Schaefer on being chosen Promoter of The Year by Sports Illustrated: “In the end, this is all about the fans of our great sport and I will continue to deliver the best fights and fighters to them in 2014 and beyond.”
read moreTrainer on Adrien Broner: ‘He’ll be back’
Trainer Mike Stafford said that among Adrien Broner’s mistakes against Marcos Maidana is that he tried to make their bout “a street fight” too early.
read moreLem’s latest: Fox Deportes to air Golden Boy classics
Fox Deportes will air classic Golden Boy Promotions fights involving Floyd Mayweather Jr., Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trindad, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, among others on Dec. 23 and Dec. 29.
read moreFloyd Mayweather Jr. says Marcos Maidana is in the mix
Floyd Mayweather Jr. suggests that Marcos Maidana is a more likely opponent than Manny Pacquiao, and that Adrien Broner’s next fight should be on his undercard in May.
read moreKeith Thurman: ‘I’m ready for the world’
Richard Schaefer: “I think the question is, who can beat Keith Thurman? I don’t there there’s anybody. I just don’t think there is anybody who is going to beat Keith Thurman.”
read moreExperts analyze Paul Malignaggi-Zab Judah buddy bash
Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah will meet in Saturday’s clash of Brooklyn natives. Sixteen boxing experts are split over who will win the showdown between the veteran two-division titleholders.
read moreLem’s latest: Malignaggi vows ‘no love taps’ with Judah
Paulie Malignaggi says he is motivated to defeat Zab Judah, despite the fact that the Brooklyn natives are friends. Malignaggi and Judah headline a Showtime-televised card at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday.
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