Fury not impressed by fellow heavyweight contenders
When it comes to heavyweights capable of challenging the Klitschko brothers, British contender Tyson Fury sees himself in very limited company.
read moreLem’s latest: Rigondeaux bout in jeopardy?
The bout between junior featherweights Guillermo Rigondeaux and Roberto Marroquin on the Sept. 15 Chavez-Martinez undercard could be in jeopardy following a complaint from promoter Gary Hyde.
read moreQ&A: Mitchell wants to raise boxing’s American fan base
Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell believes that he can raise the status of boxing by becoming the first American to hold the title since since 2007, when Shannon Briggs briefly wore the WBO’s belt.
read moreLem’s latest: De La Hoya says Wilder’s ready for the big stage
Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: “It’s time to take him to the big stage — the HBOs and the Showtimes. It’s time to unleash Deontay Wilder.”
read moreDe La Hoya’s not mad about THE RING’s top 10 Olympians list
Oscar De La Hoya on his absence from THE RING’s Top 10 list of fighters who have achieved Olympic and professional success: “I really don’t mind, because I don’t need my head to be blown up any more than it already is.”
read moreLem’s latest: Rahman back in the title hunt
Hasim Rahman is back after wrist surgery and is in training for his Sept. 29 shot at WBA heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin.
read moreWilder: ‘I’m ready for the world’
Undefeated U.S. heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder: “I am, without hesitation, I would say, the best heavyweight that America has to offer.”
read moreQ&A Wilder: ‘I’m a knockout artist’
Against Kertson Manswell on Saturday night, “The world is going to see why we keep saying…that Deontay Wilder is going to be America’s next heavyweight champion of the world,” said Wilder, who is 23-0, all by knockout.
read moreLem’s latest: EPIX to stream Haye-Chisora on Facebook
Saturday’s EPIX-televised heavyweight clash between David Haye and Dereck Chisora will be streamed live on Facebook, the network has announced.
read moreMitchell plans to fight Banks despite rumored injury
Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell is planning to go ahead with his July 14 bout against Johnathon Banks despite a rumored hand injury, his manager said.
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