Aug

Q&A: Burns on Beltran, recent preparation

Lightweight titleholder Ricky Burns has ramped up his preparation after getting a wake-up call in his last fight, but says he’ll still rely more on fists than fight tapes against Raymundo Beltran on Sept. 7.

Hirsch hopes to shed journeyman label on Saturday

14

Aug

Hirsch hopes to shed journeyman label on Saturday

by Mark E. Ortega

As one of the many fighters who makes his living outside the limelight, longtime Andre Ward sparring partner Tony Hirsch hasn’t had it easy. On Saturday he hopes to begin his own journey towards the big stage.

Q&A: Sturm rooting for Geale (but not because he’s a fan)

14

Aug

Q&A: Sturm rooting for Geale (but not because he’s a fan)

by Mark E. Ortega

Former middleweight titleholder Felix Sturm is pulling for Daniel Geale to beat Darren Barker this weekend so he can get a shot at avenging last year’s split-decision loss to the Australian.

07

Aug

Q&A: Beltran talks Burns

by Tom Gray

After 14 often difficult years in the professional ranks, respected lightweight contender Raymundo Beltran will finally get his first world title shot on the home turf of Scotland’s WBO beltholder Ricky Burns on Sept. 7.

22

May

Q&A: Bernard Hopkins

by The Ring

Less than two years away from being 50, Bernard Hopkins has accomplished all there is to do in boxing, yet the light heavyweight titleholder – who defends his IBF belt against Karo Murat on July 13 – is still as motivated as ever and in the hunt for one more “mega fight.”