Oct

Lem’s latest: Provodnikov vows ‘street fight’ with Alvarado

Ruslan Provodnikov said of his upcoming fight with Mike Alvarado, “It’s not going to be about technique. Simply war. It’s just going to be a street fight. I promise you that.”

Leonard’s skinny on Alvarez, Broner, Garcia, Rios, Russell Jr.

10

Jan

Leonard’s skinny on Alvarez, Broner, Garcia, Rios, Russell Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Sugar Ray Leonard on Adrien Broner: “I’ve been watching this kid, man, and this kid, man, he’s a talent. That kid has it. He’s one of those rare fighters that has the entire package. He has everything.”

05

Jan

Russell Jr. wants Ponce de Leon, Lopez

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr. wants to fight four times in 2013, the last time for a world title belt.

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

03

Jan

Golden Boy touts Bika-Sjekloca, Salita-Camacho Jr., Charlo-Yorgey

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight contender Sakio Bika could face Nikola Sjekloca for the WBC’s interim belt on Feb. 16, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

30

Nov

Advisor says Trout will stop Cotto

by Lem Satterfield

Sam Watson likes Austin Trout’s chances against Cotto, saying that Trout is “gonna just tear his ass up.”

Lem’s latest: Cotto, Trout vow to be victorious

29

Nov

Lem’s latest: Cotto, Trout vow to be victorious

by Lem Satterfield

WBA junior middleweight titleholder Austin Trout plans to make a bloody mess of challenger Miguel Cotto, who claims the champion’s southpaw style won’t be a problem.

50 Cent splits with Mayweather, adds Dib-Velez to Cotto-Trout card

01

Nov

50 Cent splits with Mayweather, adds Dib-Velez to Cotto-Trout card

by Lem Satterfield

50 Cent has apparently split from Floyd Mayweather and moved ahead with two fighters he signed: Billy Dib, who may defend his featherweight belt under Cotto-Trout, and Yuriorkis Gamboa, who fights on the Pacquiao-Marquez IV undercard.

02

Aug

Velez-Brea on Wilder-Manswell undercard

by Lem Satterfield

Featherweight Jayson Velez will pursue his 19th straight win without a loss against Leivi Brea on Saturday night’s Deontay Wilder-Kertson Manswell undercard.