Chavez-Manfredo press conference
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Peter Manfredo Jr. announce their Nov. 19 fight in Houston, Texas. Photos by Chris Farina – Top Rank.
read moreIs Chavez Jr.-Vera worth the weight? The experts weigh in
As late as Wednesday morning, the weight at which Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera was up for question, once again bringing up the question of Chavez’s discipline issues.
read moreLem’s latest: Chavez Jr.-Vera weight TBA; Arum says “pot” is OK
Bob Arum defended Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s use of marijuana and use of the drug in general during a media conference call on Tuesday. “I want to go on record as saying that there is nothing wrong with smoking pot,” Arum said during the call.
read moreClottey returns on New York card on Saturday
Former welterweight beltholder Joshua Clottey will return to the ring on Saturday against Dashon Johnson in Huntingtown, N.Y. Fans who attend the show also have the opportunity to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez fight on a big screen.
read moreLem’s latest: Russell wants Gonzalez, then Mares
Unbeaten featherweight Gary Russell says he’d planned on facing Abner Mares later this year, but after Saturday’s result he’s targeting the man who took Mares’ title by first-round knockout.
read moreClottey signs with Star Boxing
Former welterweight titleholder Joshua Clottey has signed with Star Boxing and could return to the ring as a middleweight.
read moreGarcia has ‘obligation’ versus Lopez
Mikey Garcia on his upcoming clash with Juan Manuel Lopez: “We both have power, so I think that the fans are definitely going to be looking forward to seeing a knockout on the night of the fight.”
read moreQ&A: Martinez anxious to meet Chavez Jr.-Lee winner
RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez has faith that he will face the winner of the upcoming title bout between WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee in September.
read moreChavez Jr. injures hand, may cancel Hearns fight on Sept. 17
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has received stitches for a cut on one of his hands, leading Bob Arum to believe doctors will advise him not to fight Ronald Hearns.
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