Jan

Q&A: Billi Godoy eager to prove champion spirit vs. John Ryder

Everything was going great for Billi Godoy until mid-2013. … high-profile bouts on Argentine TV and mentions in the “fight of the year” discussion on more than one occasion. But then disaster struck …

Jan

Q&A: Rey Vargas

by Anson Wainwright

Highly motivated junior featherweight contender Rey Vargas, who says he will succeed Jhonny Gonzalez as the premier 122-pounder, will ply his trade against Nestor Paniagua this Saturday in Mexico.

Jan

Q&A: Top British trainer Joe Gallagher talks Quigg, Crolla and Smith clan

by Tom Gray

Tireless trainer Joe Gallagher presides over a stable of strong British talent and says 2015 will be a banner year for his fighters on the world stage.

Jan

Q&A: Bermane Stiverne

by Doug Fischer

When RingTV.com spoke with Bermane Stiverne, who defends his WBC heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder on Saturday on Showtime, the Las Vegas-based boxer-puncher from Haiti seemed tired of the hyperbole surrounding his American challenger.

Jan

Q&A: Ivan Redkach

by Doug Fischer

Unbeaten lightweight prospect Ivan Redkach gets his 2015 campaign underway on Friday when he faces Yakubu Amidu in Cabazon, California. The scheduled 10-round bout headlines Showtime’s first “Shobox: The New Generation” of the New Year (11:00 p.m. ET/PT).

Dec

Q&A: Pedro Guevara

by Anson Wainwright

Mexican junior flyweight Pedro Guevara suffered his only loss, a split decision, in a title shot two years ago. He’ll get another shot — albeit a tough one — on Tuesday when he faces Akira Yaegashi for the vacant WBC strap in Japan.

Dec

Q&A: Mauricio Herrera

by Doug Fischer

Mauricio Herrera isn’t happy with his controversial decision loss to Jose Benavides Jr., but the junior welterweight spoiler is undaunted going into the new year. Herrera tells RingTV.com: “I want the biggest, baddest dudes out there. I want the biggest names… you throw me in with the best fighter out there it brings out the best in me.”

Dec

Abner Mares Q&A: ‘It’s a new era’

by Anson Wainwright

Former three-weight titleholder Abner Mares says he’s set on owning the featherweight division and beyond (and yes, he still really wants that rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez).

Dec

Antonio Tarver Q&A: ‘I’m destined to become world heavyweight champion’

by Anson Wainwright

Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver will continue his move into the heavyweight ranks against Klitschko-trainer Johnathon Banks on Saturday.

Dec

Q&A: Roberto Bolonti intends to ‘unleash the beast’ on Jean Pascal

by Diego Morilla

Argentine light heavyweight Roberto Bolonti will have a big opportunity on the world stage when he faces Jean Pascal this Saturday in Montreal, and says he’s confident his new team has given him to tools to prevail.