Oct

Ring Ratings Update: Chad Dawson drops, Hassan N’Dam climbs

A number of RING-ranked contenders saw action last week, resulting in changes in the light heavyweight, middleweight and strawweight divisions. Former light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson’s upset loss to Tommy Karpency caused him to drop from the rankings.

Oct

Rances Barthelemy shuts out Fernando Saucedo over 12

by Doug Fischer

Rances Barthelemy made the first defense of his IBF junior lightweight title with a shutout decision over game but outclassed Fernando Saucedo on Saturday in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Barthelemy, who was in complete command from start to finish, won by unanimous scores of 120-108.

Oct

Rances Barthelemy 130, Fernando Saucedo 130

by Lem Satterfield

Rances Barthelemy and Fernando Saucedo weighed 130 pounds each for Barthelemy’s defense of his IBF junior lightweight belt at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., to be televised on Showtime.

Oct

Q&A: Fernando Saucedo

by Diego Morilla

After starting his career with only one knockout in 30 fights, Fernando Saucedo has a revamped, KO-friendly style and is hoping to become the next Argentine sensation when he faces Rances Barthelemy on Showtime this Saturday.

Oct

Q&A: 130-pound titleholder Rances Barthelemy

by Anson Wainwright

Undefeated junior lightweight Rances Barthelemy will make the first defense of his IBF title on Saturday in Connecticut. He talks about the upcoming fight and future plans, plus his escape from Cuba to pursue his boxing dreams in the U.S.

Sep

Chris Avalos turns down shot at Guillermo Rigondeaux

by Lem Satterfield

It looks like RING junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux is looking for a new opponent since Top Rank Promotions seemingly pulled his WBO mandatory, Chris Avalos out of their scheduled fight.

Sep

Barthelemy-Saucedo, Dawson-Karpency top Oct. 4 Showtime card

by Doug Fischer

IBF junior lightweight titleholder Rances Barthelemy and former two-time light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson co-headline a Showtime broadcast from Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Oct. 4. Barthelemy defends against Fernando Saucedo, Dawson faces Tommy Karpency.

Sep

Negotiations for Michael Farenas-Jose Pedraza underway

by Lem Satterfield

If all goes well, by Oct. 3 an eliminator bout to determine the next in line for a shot at the IBF junior lightweight title will go to purse bid.

Sep

Is Rances Barthelemy the best at 130?

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, promoter Leon Margules makes the bold claim that his fighter, IBF titlist Rances Barthelemy just might be the best junior lightweight in the world.

Aug

Rances Barthelemy to fight Fernando David Saucedo on Oct. 4

by Lem Satterfield

Contingent on the determination of a host site, IBF junior lightweight titlist Rances Barthelemy will defend his belt against Fernando David Saucedo on October 4.