Sep

Petr Petrov to fight Liam Walsh in WBO lightweight eliminator

Russian veteran Petr Petrov will take on the unbeaten Liam Walsh on Oct. 10 in Manchester, England, and a world title shot awaits the winner.

Liam Walsh closing in on world title shot at 130 pounds

08

Jun

Liam Walsh closing in on world title shot at 130 pounds

by Tom Gray

Unbeaten British junior lightweight Liam Walsh is closing in on a WBO world title shot but must first defend his British and Commonwealth championships against countryman Troy James on July 11 in Manchester, England.

Tyson Fury-Christian Hammer on Feb. 28; Stiverne-Wilder selling well

24

Dec

Tyson Fury-Christian Hammer on Feb. 28; Stiverne-Wilder selling well

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, we learn who undefeated Tyson Fury faces next on his road to squaring off against RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.

14

Jan

Promoter: Vazquez would ‘spank’ Broner

by Lem Satterfield

Zanfer Promotions’ Sean Gibbons said “Adrien Broner can play around with these chumps and brush his hair and act like he’s doing something, but until you fight Miguel Vazquez, you can not call yourself the best lightweight in the world.”

14

Jan

IBF to approve Vazquez-Burns ‘tonight’

by Lem Satterfield

IBF Championships Chairman Lindsay Tucker expects to approve a March 16 clash between his organization’s lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and WBO counterpart Rick Burns on Monday.

14

Jan

IBF would approve Vazquez-Burns

by Lem Satterfield

The IBF would approve a proposed bout between its lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and the WBO 135-pound beltholder Ricky Burns.

Burns to face Walsh, eyes 2013 showdown with Broner

23

Oct

Burns to face Walsh, eyes 2013 showdown with Broner

by Doug Fischer

Ricky Burns will defend his WBO lightweight title against English prospect Liam Walsh in London on Dec.15 en route to what the Scottish standout hopes will be an anticipated showdown with Adrien Broner next year.