Oct

Q&A: Fernando Saucedo

After starting his career with only one knockout in 30 fights, Fernando Saucedo has a revamped, KO-friendly style and is hoping to become the next Argentine sensation when he faces Rances Barthelemy on Showtime this Saturday.

Apr

Lucas Matthysse: Marcos Maidana ‘has the power to hurt’ Floyd Mayweather

by Lem Satterfield

Ahead of his May 3 challenge of RING/WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., Marcos Maidana has solid support of his Argentine contemporaries, who believe he has what it takes to defeat “Money.”

Apr

What’s next for Luis Carlos Abregu?

by Lem Satterfield

Argentinean welterweight contender Luis Carlos Abregu has picked up where he left off almost a year ago with a hometown win last Friday.

Feb

Former champ Juan Martin Coggi to join Team Matthysse in 2014

by Doug Fischer

Lucas Matthysse’s team announced the hiring of former three-time junior welterweight titleholder Juan Martin Coggi as “alternate coach” and strategist in Matthysse’s corner, starting with the 140-pound contender’s first fight of 2014.

Jul

Chaves the unpolished crown jewel of Argentine fighters

by Doug Fischer

Diego Chaves, who faces fellow unbeaten welterweight standout Keith Thurman on Saturday on Showtime, is unknown to U.S. fans. However, Chaves was an amateur star in Argentina and one boxing writer familiar with his career says the boxing prodigy from a fighting family is “the most promising fighter in the country.”