Jun

War of words erupts between promoter Lou DiBella and Golden Boy

Lou DiBella made fun of Golden Boy’s verbal agreement to fight Gennady Golovkin in the fall of 2017 and Golden Boy responded with a tongue lashing.

Mikey Garcia is eying a July 30 return at Barclays Center on Showtime

23

Jun

Mikey Garcia is eying a July 30 return at Barclays Center on Showtime

by The Ring

Mikey Garcia is in discussions to return July 30 as the co-feature to Santa Cruz-Frampton at Barclays Center, according to Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza.

Mikey Garcia’s return is in the works with Al Haymon and Showtime in mind

27

Apr

Mikey Garcia’s return is in the works with Al Haymon and Showtime in mind

by Mitch Abramson

Robert Garcia would like to see his brother Mikey Garcia in the ring by June at 140 pounds, and he called working with Al Haymon “one big possibility.”

Showtime chief praises Golovkin but says he’s running out of opponents

26

Apr

Showtime chief praises Golovkin but says he’s running out of opponents

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza isn’t convinced Canelo will fight Gennady Golovkin in the fall, paving the way for a possible fight he hopes with Danny Jacobs and GGG.

Does anyone want Mayweather-Pacquiao II?

13

Apr

Does anyone want Mayweather-Pacquiao II?

by Coyote Duran

OK, so both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are retired now yet the word on the street has them both un-retire for a rematch? Do YOU want a rematch?

Showtime wants Anthony Joshua ‘for the rest of his career’

11

Apr

Showtime wants Anthony Joshua ‘for the rest of his career’

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime wants to be the permanent home of rising heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua, whose stock skyrocketed after he walloped Charles Martin.

Espinoza believes Mayweather-Pacquiao II possible if fans demand it

11

Apr

Espinoza believes Mayweather-Pacquiao II possible if fans demand it

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza says Floyd Mayweather Jr. would strongly consider fighting again, such as a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, if fans clamor for it.

Jacobs targeting Saunders for late summer, Showtime boss says

28

Mar

Jacobs targeting Saunders for late summer, Showtime boss says

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza shares a timetable for the return of Danny Jacobs, who has called out 160-pound titlist Billy Joe Saunders as his next opponent.