Jan

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

Fans share their thoughts and questions about the Jean Pascal-Lucian Bute fight, what might be next for both Montreal stars, the Mike Perez-Carlos Takam draw, the heavyweight division, South Africa’s best big man, and much more in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

Jan

Mike Perez and Carlos Takam fight to a draw on the Pascal-Bute card

by Michael Rosenthal

Heavyweight contender Mike Perez and Carlos Takam fought to a majority draw in a 10-round fight on the Jean Pascal-Lucian Bute card Saturday in Montreal.

Jan

Lem’s latest: Jean Pascal-Lucian Bute card becomes doubleheader

by Lem Satterfield

HBO has made a doubleheader out of the Jan. 18 Championship Boxing telecast featuring a 175-pound matchup between former champs Lucian Bute and Jean Pascal and a heavyweight showdown between undefeated prospect Mike Perez and once-beaten Carlos Takam.

Dec

Magomed Abdusalamov to begin rehabilitation on Monday

by Lem Satterfield

Magomed Abdusalamov is expected to begin rehabilitation on Monday, according to his promoter, Nathan Lewkowicz.

Dec

WBC orders Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola rematch for vacant title

by Lem Satterfield

The WBC has ordered the promoters of Bermane Stiverne and Chris Arreola to begin free negotiations for a rematch for the WBC heavyweight title that was vacated by Vitali Klitschko earlier this month. Stiverne unanimously decisioned Arreola in April.

Dec

Vitali Klitschko declared WBC’s Champion Emeritus

by Lem Satterfield

WBC heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko, who will run for president of the Ukraine, has been declared “Champion Emeritus,” which means his belt is now vacant for the WBC’s top contenders to fight for.

Nov

Column: Head injuries are part of boxing but so is skill, defense

by Doug Fischer

Sometimes serious head injuries, such as the brain bleed that still-comatose heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov suffered during his fight with Mike Perez, are unavoidable in the brutal sport of professional boxing but trainers could do more to teach their boxers to avoid dangerous head punches.

Nov

Team Abdusalamov establishing trust for injured fighter and family

by The Ring

Sampson Lewkowicz, the promoter of Magomed Abdusalamov, and others in the boxing industry, are establishing a trust fund to raise money for the hospitalized Russian heavyweight, who suffered a career-ending brain injury on Saturday. Abdusalamov is currently on life support after suffering a stroke on Sunday following brain surgery to remove a blood clot.

Nov

Ring Ratings Update: Giovani Segura crashes flyweight rankings

by Doug Fischer

Former junior flyweight champ Giovani Segura broke into THE RING’s flyweight rankings by stopping No. 3-rated Hernan Marquez in the 12th round of a Fight of the Year candidate.

Nov

Mike Perez, K2 Promotions issue statement on Magomed Abdusalamov

by The Ring

Heavyweight standout Mike Perez and his promotional company, K2 Promotions, issued a statement on Monday evening about the condition of Magomed Abdusalamov, who was placed in a medically induced coma after losing a spirited 10-round decision to Perez on Saturday.