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  • Garcia vs. Matthysse, Trout vs. Lara On September 14?

    Rumors continue to come out of Las Vegas concerning the undercard of the upcoming September 14 clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

    The latest reports speculate that WBC/WBA “Super” light welter champ Danny Garcia will defend against Interim WBC beltholder Lucas Matthysse and ex-WBA light middle champ Austin Trout will challenge Interim WBA titlist Erislandy Lara.

    Danny Garcia, 26-0 (16), is coming off a very difficult title defense over Zab Judah in April, while in May, Matthysse, 34-2 (32), impressively took out IBF titlist Lamont Peterson and if this bouts does occur, it should be a barn burner.

    Lucas Matthysse is the biggest puncher in the division and the Argentine slugger will provide a stern test for the chin of Garcia, who will challenge the stamina of Matthysse, who has only been past ten rounds on one occasion, a controversial split decision loss to Judah for the NABO title in 2010.

    This should be a dangerous one for Garcia, who to date, arguably hasn’t faced a top fighter in their prime. Since October 2011, the Philadelphian has fought a shot Kendall Holt, aging blown up former super feather Morales, a past it Amir Khan and had all he could handle from Judah, who is years down the road from his best.

    But is Matthysse truly a top fighter? The bout against Garcia should provide the answer to that question.

    If Erislandy Lara, 18-1-2 (12), vs. Austin Trout, 26-1 (14), happens it will be a clash of skilled southpaws at the top of their respective games. (more…)

  • Maidana Outslugs Lopez In Thriller, Lara, Charlo Victorious

    Maidana Outslugs Lopez In Thriller, Lara, Charlo Victorious

    Marcos Maidana vs Josesito Lopez

    In a Fight of The Year candidate Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s), of Margarita, Argentina, capped a spectacular night of fights with a sixth-round technical knockout win over “The Riverside Rocky’’ Josesito Lopez (30-6, 18 KO’s) of Riverside, Calif., before a loud and raucous record sell-out crowd of 8,629 at the Home Depot Center Saturday in the Showtime Championship Boxing main event live on Showtime. (more…)

  • Maidana, Lopez, Lara, Angulo Ready To Go In California

    Maidana, Lopez, Lara, Angulo Ready To Go In California

    Marcos Maidana and Josesito Lopez

    Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer announced at the outset of yesterday’s final press conference that he expects The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. , to be sold out for the exciting fight card headlined by Marcos Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez this Saturday, June 8 live on Showtime at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT). (more…)

  • Erislandy Lara Confident Of Handling Alfredo Angulo Pressure

    Lara Vs Angulo: Erislandy Lara (17-1, 11 KO’s) is totally ready to deliver fans a great battle when he faces Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo (22-2, 18 KO’s), in their scheduled 12-round co-featured bout for the vacant WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championship taking place Saturday, June 8, live on Showtime at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT from The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. (more…)

  • New Jersey Heavyweight Prospect John Lennox Added To Newark Fight Card

    Today’s Heavyweight division is always looking for a new star. Many have come from different countries; they come in all sizes and have vastly different personalities.

    Enter John Lennox.

    The Carteret, New Jersey native has all the potential to be one of the best Heavyweight prospects In the United States. It all started over a decade ago when Lennox started boxing but not for competition but to stay in shape for other sports. (more…)

  • Williams Defeats Lara On Controversial Points Decision

    Light middleweight Paul Williams posted a debatable majority decision last night over highly touted prospect Erislandy Lara last night in the main event of a big show at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

    Williams was coming off a crushing second round KO in a rematch with WBC middleweight champ Sergio Martinez while Lara was stepping up in class after being held to a draw by upset specialist Carlos Molina.

    The first frame illustrated Lara’s edge in quickness and balance as the prospect had no problem landing left hands on Williams, who came forward, throwing more punches with less accuracy.

    Williams used the jab more in the second, making his pressure more effective against Lara, who was still landing at a high percentage but wasn’t active enough to take advantage of this.

    Lara started clinching anytime Williams got in close, making for an ugly, tangled third round. Williams let loose in the fourth, throwing everything but not connecting with much while Lara began to land bracing left power hands between bouts of wrestling in the clinches.

    In a change of tactics, Lara tried to fight Williams on the inside rather than clinching in the fifth and got hit with a lot of body shots and hooks for his trouble. Lara still accurate when he did throw but was outworked by a much busier opponent.

    After a few unintentional head clashes, Williams was cut on the left eyelid while Lara developed an ever growing knot of swelling to his left temple. (more…)

  • Doughlin Faces McCants On Williams vs. Landy Fight Card

    2008 National Golden Gloves titlist and highly touted junior middleweight Denis “Da Mommas Boy” Douglin makes his return to the ring this Saturday evening at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ when he battles grizzled Philadelphian Phillip McCants.

    With a 9-2-1 professional ledger and three wins by knockout, McCants is yet another fighter from the City of Brotherly Love that is tougher than nails. The 30 year old veteran has never been stopped and is known for having solid skills. In his most recent bout, McCants bested 12-2 Kaseem Wilson. (more…)

  • Prospect Doughlin Added To Atlantic City Fight Card

    Junior middleweight rising star Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin will return to the squared circle Saturday, July 9 when he battles an opponent to be named at Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk Hall.

    The bout will be his first since a shocking defeat against cement fisted spoiler Doel Carrasquillo in February. Since his lone setback, Douglin, 12-1 (8 KO’s), has spent countless hours in the gym honing his craft to become a better overall fighter. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Lara vs. Raines Headline January 14 Fight Card

    With a 5-0 record in 2010 that included three consecutive first round knockouts, Erislandy Lara was one of the year’s breakout stars. On Friday, January 14, at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in the Palm Springs, California area, the unbeaten Cuban standout will return to action on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” in a ten-round main event bout against Arkansas’ Delray Raines. (more…)

  • Boxing Weights: Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis


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    Ahead of their WBA and WBO lightweight title clash tonight at Las Vegas’ famed MGM Grand casino, champion Juan Manuel Marquez and challenger Michael Katsidis, along with the undercard fighters, weighed in yesterday.

    WBA/WBC Lightweight Championship, 12 rounds
    Juan Manuel Marquez: 134 lb
    Michael Katsidis: 135 lb (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Campbell, Lara Head Undercard Of Marquez vs. Katsidis

    A former World Champion, an undefeated Cuban sensation and a trio of boxing’s most ferocious young punchers will take to the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saturday, Nov. 27, in separate undercard bouts leading up to the highly-anticipated Lightweight World Championship main event between Juan Manuel Marquez and Michael Katsidis. (more…)

  • Cuban Boxing Sensation Erislandy Lara Calls Out Vanes Martirosyan

    Cuban sensation Erislandy Lara has had a 2010 campaign to remember, defeating respected veterans Grady Brewer and Danny Perez before blasting through William Correa and Willie Lee in less than a round each.

    Now, he wants to finish up the year by lining up a fight with unbeaten Vanes Martirosyan will prove who the best 154-pound prospect in the world is. (more…)