Sep

Salido: Experience counts versus Cruz

Mexico’s former two-time featherweight titleholder Orlando Salido plans to continue his dominance against Puerto Rican rivals when he fights Orlando Cruz on Oct. 12. “I think about what I’ve done against Puerto Rican fighters,” said Salido. “I just think I know how to fight them.”

Cruz to fight Salido in Griffith’s honor

17

Sep

Cruz to fight Salido in Griffith’s honor

by Lem Satterfield

Openly gay fighter Orlando Cruz said that he will dedicate his Oct. 12 title featherweight bout with Orlando Salido to Emile Griffith, the recently deceased hall of famer who was also open with his sexuality.

Arum to meet with Pacquiao’s advisor, Marquez, Bradley

11

Apr

Arum to meet with Pacquiao’s advisor, Marquez, Bradley

by Lem Satterfield

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said that in the next few days he’ll be meeting with fighters and their teams in New York, with the goal of selecting Manny Pacquaio’s September opponent no later than Sunday.

05

Jan

Photo gallery: Mikey Garcia workout

by The Ring

Featherweight contender Mikey Garcia in the gym preparing for his Jan. 19 title shot against WBO beltholder Orlando Salido in Las Vegas.

Lem’s latest: Garcia brothers hope to end feud

05

Oct

Lem’s latest: Garcia brothers hope to end feud

by Lem Satterfield

Robert Garcia and his older brother, Danny, are both respected trainers of champion fighters, but have have been divided by a rift dating back to the early pro days of Victor Ortiz.

Caballero-Garcia headed for Indio, Calif., on July 28

14

May

Caballero-Garcia headed for Indio, Calif., on July 28

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated featherweight contender Mikey Garcia might challenge for his first major world title against WBA beltholder Celestino Caballero on July 28 in Indio, Calif.