Aug

Lem’s latest: Miguel Vazquez vs. Mickey Bey in the works?

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook has the details on a tentative lightweight title bout between IBF beltholder Miguel Vazquez and Mickey Bey.

Jul

Rances Barthelemy outpoints Argenis Mendez in Miami rematch

by Doug Fischer

Rances Barthelemy clearly outhustled Argenis Mendez in nearly every round of their rematch for the IBF junior lightweight title on Thursday in Miami, earning a unanimous decision win by scores of 115-111 three times.

Jul

Argenis Mendez 129.8, Rances Barthelemy 130

by Lem Satterfield

IBF junior lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy weighed 129.8 pounds and 130, respectively, on Wednesday in advance of their rematch on Thursday at The Convention Center in Miami.

Jun

Lem’s latest: Argenis Mendez gets second chance vs. Rances Barthelemy

by Lem Satterfield

The July 10 rematch between IBF junior lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy will give Mendez “a second chance to correct a mistake,” according to former undisputed heavyweight titleholder Mike Tyson, who will promote the return bout.

May

Lem’s latest: Argenis Mendez-Rances Barthelemy II on July 10

by Lem Satterfield

The rematch between IBF junior lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy will be fought on July 10 at The Convention Center in Miami, IBF Championships Chairman Lindsay Tucker informed RingTV.com on Monday.

Apr

Mike Tyson wins Argenis Mendez-Rances Barthelemy II purse bid

by Lem Satterfield

Promoter and former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s Iron Mike Productions out-bid Warriors Boxing, $260,000-to-$251,000 on Tuesday for the right to promote the rematch between IBF titleholder Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy.

Mar

Rances Barthelemy signs with Al Haymon

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten junior lightweight Rances Barthelemy has signed with Al Haymon, joining a list of recent clients that include Adonis Stevenson, Lamont Peterson, Chad Dawson and Luis Collazo.

Jan

IBF orders immediate rematch for Rances Barthelemey-Argenis Mendez

by Lem Satterfield

The IBF has ordered an immediate rematch for Rances Barthelemy and Argenis Mendez, who suffered a controversial second-round knockout loss to Barthelemy on Jan. 3 in Minneapolis that was later ruled a no-decision.

Jan

Rances Barthelemy’s KO of Argenis Mendez ruled a no-decision

by Lem Satterfield

Argenis Mendez’s controversial second-round knockout loss to Rances Barthelemy on Jan. 3 in Minneapolis has been overturned and ruled a “no-decision” by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, restoring Mendez as the IBF’s junior lightweight titleholder.

Jan

Ring Ratings Update: Junior lightweight rankings shake up

by Doug Fischer

Although there was not a lot of action this past week, THE RING Ratings Panel made some significant changes to the junior lightweight rankings, which experienced a shake-up thanks to the advancement of beltholders Rances Barthelemy and Takashi Miura.