Oct

After first loss, Sean Monaghan says he has a ‘lot more fighting left to do’

Despite suffering his first loss last July, light heavyweight Sean Monaghan insists he has a lot more fighting left to do.

IBF orders Milan Melindo-Hekkie Budler rematch over cut complaint

19

Oct

IBF orders Milan Melindo-Hekkie Budler rematch over cut complaint

by Ryan Songalia

Due to how IBF 108-pound titlist Milan Melindo’s corner handled a cut during his defense against Hekkie Budler, the organization has ordered a rematch.

Is Derrick James, coach of Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence, in running for Trainer of the Year?

18

Oct

Is Derrick James, coach of Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence, in running for Trainer of the Year?

by Michael Woods

Trainer Derrick James is having a banner year with the success of Jermell Charlo and Errol Spence. Can he keep it going with Robert Brant?

Billy Joe Saunders: ‘I’m good enough to beat Golovkin and Canelo, so why worry about Lemieux?’

18

Oct

Billy Joe Saunders: ‘I’m good enough to beat Golovkin and Canelo, so why worry about Lemieux?’

by Tom Gray

There were those screaming for skilled southpaw Billy Joe Saunders to test himself and now he will against one of the most feared middleweight punchers in the world.

18

Oct

Best I Faced: Yoko Gushiken

by Anson Wainwright

The acclaimed subject of our latest Best I Faced series is Hall of Famer and former WBA junior flyweight titleholder Yoko Gushiken.

Luis Nery will stay busy with non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva

18

Oct

Luis Nery will stay busy with non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva

by Ryan Songalia

Luis Nery will keep busy with a non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva on Nov. 4 in Tijuana, Mexico, while the WBC decides what to do about the results of his post-fight drug test.

Miguel Cotto ready for Sadam Ali and retirement after final ring appearance at MSG

17

Oct

Miguel Cotto ready for Sadam Ali and retirement after final ring appearance at MSG

by David Kolb

Golden Boy Promotions formally announced that future Hall-of-Famer Miguel Cotto will lace up his gloves for a career-finale, defending his WBO 154-pound title against Sadam Ali on December 2 (HBO, 10 p.m. ET/PT) at Madison Square Garden.

Errol Spence Jr. on Lamont Peterson, the National Anthem and unifying at 147

17

Oct

Errol Spence Jr. on Lamont Peterson, the National Anthem and unifying at 147

by Joseph Santoliquito

Having announced his next defense, against Lamont Peterson in January, unbeaten IBF 147-pound titlist Errol Spence Jr. also touched on other relevant topics.