Jan

Lem’s latest: Andre Ward’s best is yet to come, says trainer

by Lem Satterfield

Trainer Virgil Hunter says the best is yet to come from THE RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward.

WBC orders Bermane Stiverne-Chris Arreola rematch for vacant title

19

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.

Vitali Klitschko declared WBC’s Champion Emeritus

16

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.

Lem’s latest: Maidana says Broner is not ‘a slick boxer’

04

Dec

Lem’s latest: Maidana says Broner is not ‘a slick boxer’

by Lem Satterfield

Marcos Maidana says Adrien Broner “has not been tested by a natural welterweight like me. That’s why this is the hardest fight of his life.” Maidana challenges Broner for the WBA 147-pound title on Dec. 14.