Aug

Lem’s latest: Mares-Gonzalez card announced

Olympians Dominic Breazeale and Joseph Diaz Jr., as well as unbeaten junior welterweight Antonio Orozco, have been added to Saturday’s Abner Mares-Jhonny Gonzalez card.

Artist Slone putting Mayweather, Alvarez on the canvas

21

Aug

Artist Slone putting Mayweather, Alvarez on the canvas

by Lem Satterfield

Renowned painter Richard T. Slone, official artist for the International Boxing Hall of Fame, has been hired to illustrate Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez in advance of their Sept. 14 bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Lem’s latest: Matthysse calls Garcia ‘fight of my life’

20

Aug

Lem’s latest: Matthysse calls Garcia ‘fight of my life’

by Lem Satterfield

Of the thought of victory over Danny Garcia on Sept. 14, Lucas Matthysse said, “I would be on top of the world.”

Golden Boy and Judah announce co-promotional deal

19

Aug

Golden Boy and Judah announce co-promotional deal

by Lem Satterfield

Five-time two-division titlewinner Zab Judah has signed a co-promotional deal with Golden Boy Promotions, it was announced on Monday. Judah spoke with RingTV.com about the new partnership and his willingness to return to the 147-pound division.

Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse

14

Aug

Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse

by Lem Satterfield

RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia says of No. 1-rated Lucas Matthysse, who challenges him on Sept. 14: “If he’s not careful, he’s gonna get hurt.”

Q&A: Maidana signs with Haymon, wants Broner

14

Aug

Q&A: Maidana signs with Haymon, wants Broner

by Lem Satterfield

Marcos Maidana has signed with advisor Al Haymon, who also manages the Argentine puncher’s next potential foe, WBA welterweight titleholder Adrien Broner. Maidana says he can knock Broner out.

14

Aug

Manager: Maidana to sign with Haymon

by Lem Satterfield

Welterweight contender Marcos Maidana is expected to join his countryman Lucas Matthysse, as well as well as top boxing talent, such as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Adrien Broner, by signing with manager/advisor Al Haymon on Wednesday.

Lem’s latest: Bradley-Marquez, Alvarado-Provodnikov, Pacquiao-Rios tourney?

12

Aug

Lem’s latest: Bradley-Marquez, Alvarado-Provodnikov, Pacquiao-Rios tourney?

by Lem Satterfield

The upcoming bouts in October veaturing Juan Manuel Marquez versus Tim Bradley and Mike Alvarado against Ruslan Provodnikov, followed by the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight in November, could lead to a round robin between the welterweights and 140 pounders.

Molina has faith, focus heading into Smith fight

11

Aug

Molina has faith, focus heading into Smith fight

by Lem Satterfield

As he heads into a Sept. 14 clash with IBF beltholder Ishe Smith, junior middleweight Carlos Molina has remained positive over the course of his hard-luck career, saying, “I feel as if everything is happening for a reason.”