Apr

Top Rank in discussions to move Felix Verdejo’s training camp to U.S.

In an effort to block out the distractions and revitalize Felix Verdejo’s career, Top Rank officials are discussing possibly relocating Verdejo’s next training camp from his native Puerto Rico to a site in the U.S.

Crawford views himself as No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in sport

04

Apr

Crawford views himself as No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in sport

by Mitch Abramson

Terence Crawford listed himself at No. 2 behind Andre Ward on his own mythical pound-for-pound list, with Roman Gonzalez No. 3 and a surprising Timothy Bradley fourth.

Conlan’s second fight to also be main event in Chicago or Boston

04

Apr

Conlan’s second fight to also be main event in Chicago or Boston

by Mitch Abramson

Irish Olympian Michael Conlan’s second pro fight will also be a main event, the same as his pro debut, Top Rank President Todd duBoef told RingTV.com on Tuesday.

Sources: Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev to meet June 17 on HBO PPV

04

Apr

Sources: Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev to meet June 17 on HBO PPV

by Mitch Abramson

Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev have agreed to terms on a rematch for June 17 on HBO PPV. However, the fight will not be official until Ward signs off with a message on his various social media accounts.

WBA orders rematch between Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares

04

Apr

WBA orders rematch between Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares

by Mitch Abramson

The WBA ordered Leo Santa Cruz, the featherweight champion and Abner Mares, the WBA’s so-called “regular” titleholder to make a deal in 30 days or a purse bid will be ordered.

John Molina Jr. targeting June return after Crawford loss

03

Apr

John Molina Jr. targeting June return after Crawford loss

by Mitch Abramson

Promoter Tom Brown is working on a return bout for John Molina Jr. sometime in June. He wouldn’t specify an opponent or an exact date, only that he’s targeting the summer for his comeback.

Rigondeaux and Flores reach deal, likely meet on Ward-Kovalev card

03

Apr

Rigondeaux and Flores reach deal, likely meet on Ward-Kovalev card

by Mitch Abramson

Junior Featherweight titleholder Guillermo Rigondeaux and interim titleholder Moises Flores reached a deal for a fight slated for the undercard of Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev on June 17.

Sean Monaghan waits for Stevenson, with May 27 new target date

03

Apr

Sean Monaghan waits for Stevenson, with May 27 new target date

by Mitch Abramson

After nearly getting Andre Ward and Bernard Hopkins, Sean Monaghan is in extensive talks to face Adonis Stevenson at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale with May 27 the new target date.

Murata and N’Dam to clash for WBA ‘regular’ middleweight title

03

Apr

Murata and N’Dam to clash for WBA ‘regular’ middleweight title

by Mitch Abramson

Ryota Murata, a 2012 Japanese Olympic gold medalist, is set to face Hassan N’Dam for the WBA “regular” middleweight championship on May 20 at Ariake Coliseum in Japan.

Antonio Orozco to decide if 140 is in his future Saturday against Gibson

31

Mar

Antonio Orozco to decide if 140 is in his future Saturday against Gibson

by Mitch Abramson

Antonio Orozco will face Keandre Gibson in the main event of a Golden Boy on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes telecast on Saturday to see if he’s still a good fit at junior welterweight.