Category Archives: Boxing
After losing an enormous prizefight, Robert Guerrero has the most important win of his life

Detained in March at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and charged with illegal possession of an unloaded firearm, Robert Guerrero escaped serious punishment on Tuesday by pleading guilty to a mere disorderly conduct violation. Rather than being imprisoned for a few years, Guerrero (31-2-1-2, 18 KOs) was fined $250 and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service. “I’m pleased that the District Attorney’s Office considered my case carefully and resolved it fairly,” said Guerrero, 30, a six-time and four-division titleholder. “I never intended to violate New York law, but I know that ignorance of the law … Continue reading
Are Floyd Mayweather and Saul Alvarez nearly set to scrap on Mexican Independence Day weekend?

Looking to cement a glamorous bout on Mexican Independence Day weekend, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said negotiations have begun for a scrap between Floyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on September 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In an utterly brilliant showing, Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) earned a unanimous decision victory over an outclassed Robert Guerrero last weekend. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 KOs) outscored “No Doubt” Austin Trout to unify the WBC and WBA super world light middleweight titles on April 20. “I am working on the fight,” said Schaefer, who promotes Alvarez and … Continue reading
Freddie Roach will closely monitor Manny Pacquiao while training for Brandon Rios

After getting brutally knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez last winter, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is pleased that Manny Pacquiao is waiting until November 24 to scrap Brandon Rios. The 34-year-old Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) will face the 26-year-old Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) at the CotaiArena at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel in Macau, China. “Well, the layoff’s obviously a concern, but I think that (Pacquiao) needed some time off after you get knocked out like that,” said Roach, 53, who was voted Trainer of the Year on four occasions by the BWAA. “I think that fighters come back too … Continue reading
Until he ‘prove(s) himself,’ human chandelier Amir Khan refuses to fight Kell Brook

Dismissing the unbeaten bloke’s requests for a match, Amir Khan refuses to fight Kell Brook until he “prove(s) himself.” Flattened by a left hook in the fourth and staggered by the same punch in the eighth, 10th and 11th rounds, Khan (28-3, 19 KOs) most recently escaped from the squared circle last month with a unanimous decision triumph over determined Mexican Julio Diaz. Comparatively, the 27-year-old Brook (29-0, 19 KOs) last vacated the ring on October 20 with a third round TKO victory over Argentinean Hector David Saldivia. “To be honest, I think Kell needs to prove himself,” Khan, 26, … Continue reading





















