Apr

Lem’s lastest: Macklin vows a beat-down for Golovkin

Middleweight contender Matthew Macklin claims that he will handle unbeaten WBA titleholder Gennady Golovkin in similar fashion to how Bernard Hopkins knocked out then-undefeated Felix Trinindad in the 12th round.

Lem’s latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

15

Apr

Lem’s latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander hopes to remain on the May 18 Showtime doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City even though his original opponent Kell Brook has pulled out with an injury.

15

Apr

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Read on for a lot of fan feedback on Guillermo Rigondeuax’s unanimous decision over Nonito Donaire in this week’s Monday mailbag. Fans are split on whether the fight was one-sided or close and whether it was entertaining or a total stinker. Enjoy!

Bradley, Ward break down Rigondeaux-Donaire

14

Apr

Bradley, Ward break down Rigondeaux-Donaire

by Lem Satterfield

Andre Ward called Guillermo Rigondeaux “a sharpshooter” against Nonito Donaire, adding, “this is the best I’ve ever seen him look.” Of the criticisms of Rigondeaux’s strategy, Tim Bradley said, “If you want to see blood and guts, and you want to see warrior-type of fights, then you should definitely hit MMA.”

14

Apr

Photo gallery: Donaire vs. Rigondeaux

by The Ring

Gallery of action shots from Guillermo Rigondeaux’s unanimous-decision win over Nonito Donaire at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

14

Apr

Verdejo, Monaghan score first-round KOs

by Lem Satterfield

Felix Verdejo and Sean Monaghan scored back-to-back first-round knockouts on Saturday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

13

Apr

Hart stops Farr in third round

by Lem Satterfield

Philadelphia-born super middleweightt prospect Jesse Hart rose to 7-0 with his fifth knockout against Marlon Farr on the Nonito Donaire-Guillermo Rigondeaux undercard at Radio City Music Hall.

Lem’s latest: Gamboa-Perez slated for June 8 in Montreal

13

Apr

Lem’s latest: Gamboa-Perez slated for June 8 in Montreal

by Lem Satterfield

Yuriorkis Gamboa will return to the ring for a clash of unbeatens against Colombian Darley Perez on the June 8 card that also features RING and WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson against Adonis Stevenson.

Lem’s latest: Donaire or Rigondeaux? Who is Fury picking?

13

Apr

Lem’s latest: Donaire or Rigondeaux? Who is Fury picking?

by Lem Satterfield

Tyson Fury, Steve Cunningham and others offered their thoughts on who will win Saturday night’s junior featherweight unification bout between Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Rigondeaux’s odyssey culminates in New York City

13

Apr

Rigondeaux’s odyssey culminates in New York City

by Doug Fischer

Cuban amateur boxing legend Guillermo Rigondeaux left family and risked his life to journey from his native island to the United States, where he pursued his pro career. The undefeated titleholder faces his biggest pro challenge in Nonito Donaire on Saturday in New York City.