The Travelin’ Man returns to IBHOF Induction Weekend: Part three
On IBHOF Induction Weekend’s last day, the Basilio Sausage Sandwich Summit went off without a hitch; speeches were made and Lee Groves was there for it all.
read moreAt age 50, Alicia Ashley has more world records in sight
Former WBC female 122-pound titlist Alicia Ashley seems much younger than her 50 years on Earth. This Saturday, she continues her record-winning ways.
read moreLuis Ortiz tests positive for banned substances, title shot vs. Deontay Wilder in doubt
Once again an opponent’s failed drug test puts a Deontay Wilder fight in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons and this time the opponent has history.
read moreCanelo explains dismissal of ‘Cinco de Mayo’ title
Canelo Alvarez confirmed on Tuesday that, if he should win Saturday’s fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., he would not accept the WBC’s specially created belt.
read moreDougie’s Monday mailbag
Today’s topics: The ability of Robert Easter Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Anthony Joshua; the IBO, WBC/VADA partnership, and the cautionary tales of Fernando Vargas and Jeff Lacy.
read moreLucas Browne fails another drug test, WBC says
Lucas Browne has failed another drug test, this time for the stamina-increasing substance ostarine, according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman.
read moreFelix Verdejo dropped from WBC ratings
The WBC has removed Felix Verdejo from its ratings for failing to enroll in its Clean Boxing Program; Verdejo’s camp described it as a misunderstanding.
read moreAlexander Povetkin’s “B” sample comes back positive for meldonium
Alexander Povetkin’s “B” sample came back positive on Thursday, news that may cause the WBC to make a decision on whether to suspend Povetkin.
read moreWBC rules Deontay Wilder is allowed a voluntary defense of his title
While the WBC continues to investigate Alexander Povetkin’s positive drug test, the WBC ruled Wednesday Deontay Wilder can make a voluntary defense.
read morePhoto gallery: Canelo Alvarez-Amir Khan final press conference
Some mighty fine suits were on display as Canelo Alvarez, Amir Khan and Co. gave their final thank-you’s before Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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