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When the April 18 fight between Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse and “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov at Turning Stone Resort Casino was announced, the boxing world erupted – and ticket sales displayed that enthusiasm. Due to the unprecedented demand to see this sure-fire “Fight of the Year” candidate, ringside seats …

First day ticket sales for the April 18 showdown between former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse and “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov proved to be a smashing success as all ringside seats have sold out. The can’t-miss “Fight of the Year” candidate between Matthysse and Providnikov is expected to …

Former three-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner will return to his hometown arena following a two-year absence to headline a Showtime Championship Boxing event on Saturday, Sept. 6 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broner will face talented young prospect Emmanuel “Tranzformer” Taylor in a 12-round super lightweight …

Lamont Peterson is adamant he has overcome his devastating knockout loss to Argentine bruiser Lucas Matthysse. The IBF Light-welterweight champion steps back into the ring this weekend, live on BoxNation, when he goes up against the undefeated and big-hitting Dierry Jean at the DC Armory in Washington DC. The bout …

In what could possibly be the most lucrative fight in the history of boxing, Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez puts his unbeaten record along with two world titles against Floyd Mayweather Jr Tonight. Alvarez, from Jalisco, Mexico, is unbeaten in 42 fights with 30 KO’s. He has been a pro since …

Everything is ready at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the two WBA title fights on Saturday September 14, 2013 between super welterweights Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and the 140 pounds title fight of Danny Garcia and Lucas Matthysse.

Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions officially announced today that Undisputed Super Lightweight Champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and WBC Interim Super Lightweight Champion Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse will meet in a decisive bout which will anchor the undercard of the biggest boxing event in years, “The One: Mayweather …

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 …

The action this weekend is at Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk Hall as Devon Alexander put his IBF welter title at risk and Lucas Matthysse lays his WBC Interim light welter belt on the line. Alexander, 24-1 (13), meets unheralded Englishman Lee Purdy, 20-3-1 (13), while Matthysse, 33-2 (31), squares off …

All five of the fighters in attendance at Wednesday’s Peterson vs Matthysse press conference at Lucille’s Bar & Grill (located inside B.B. King’s Blues Club) in New York City were confident and ready for fight night as they discussed their upcoming bouts taking place this Saturday, May 18 at Boardwalk …

Haroon Khan (1-0) will be starting his American adventure sooner rather than later as he takes on Vicente Medellin (0-5) on the undercard of the Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse clash this weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The younger brother of former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan …

The explosive May 18 match-up between unbeaten contenders Shawn Porter and Phil Lo Greco at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey will air as part of the event’s Showtime Extreme telecast live at 7 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast. 2012 British Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo will …