Nov

Miura looks to rekindle Japan-vs.-Mexico rivalry against Vargas

Japanese slugger Takashi Miura has made a name for himself by beating tough Mexicans in title bouts. Can he keep it up vs. Mexico’s unbeaten Francisco Vargas?

Lem’s latest: Mitchell-Arreola, Khan-Alexander in works

19

Jul

Lem’s latest: Mitchell-Arreola, Khan-Alexander in works

by Lem Satterfield

Negotiations are ongoing for an early September fight between heavyweights Seth Mitchell and Chris Arreola.

15

Jul

R. Marquez signs with Golden Boy?

by Lem Satterfield

Rafael Marquez: “I need another world title. I feel pretty good still to fight.”

12

Apr

Donaire 121.6; Rigondeaux 121.5

by Lem Satterfield

Nonito Donaire on his staredown with Rigondeaux: “I felt like he just couldn’t look at me in the eyes for that long. It’s just one of those things.”

Lem’s latest: BWAA honors Donaire, Garcia, Marquez-Pacquiao

12

Apr

Lem’s latest: BWAA honors Donaire, Garcia, Marquez-Pacquiao

by Lem Satterfield

In accepting his award for Fighter of the Year, an emotional Nonito Donaire spoke of coming a long way since being the “small, frail, asthmatic little boy” of his childhood.

Donaire-Rigondeaux: Chess match or fireworks? Experts weigh-in

10

Apr

Donaire-Rigondeaux: Chess match or fireworks? Experts weigh-in

by Lem Satterfield

RING junior featherweight champ Nonito Donaire on clash with Guillermo Rigondeaux on Saturday: “When it comes down to the title fights, we’re both aggressive and we can both be offensive guys.”

08

Apr

Mares: Donaire KOs Rigondeaux in seven

by Lem Satterfield

Former WBC 122-pound titleholder Abner Mares on the Nonito Donaire-Guillermo Rigondeaux junior featherwieght championship bout: “I see Nonito winning by knockout. I estimate a seven-round knockout by Nonito if Rigondeaux doesn’t just run and box all night.”