Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary

Jose "Chelo" Gonzalez would have left with no worse than a draw had he stayed on his feet for three more rounds in his loss yesterday to Ricky Burns.

Devon Alexander has a new opponent, as Lee Purdy will step in to replace Kell Brook on May 18 in Atlantic City.

Is Dereck Chisora about to join the growing list of fighters to jump from Frank Warren to Matchroom Boxing? That's the rumor.

Kell Brook has officially withdrawn from the May 18 fight with Devon Alexander due to a foot injury.

Promoter Frank Warren says that he's planning to sue WBO lightweight titlist Ricky Burns, who left his stable and signed today with Matchroom Boxing.

George Groves officially announced his move to Matchroom Boxing today, and has been added to Saturday night's Barker-Rotolo card in London.

Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing says he will 'fight tooth and nail' to get Kell Brook his rightful IBF title shot following the news that Devon Alexander may be facing Floyd Mayweather on May 4.

Bob Arum's Top Rank narrowly edged out the vote over Kathy Duva's Main Events to win the 2012 Promoter of the Year in the BLH Awards.

Kell Brook's first world title shot will have to wait a bit, as the British welterweight has suffered an ankle injury in training, leading to promoter Eddie Hearn asking for the fight to be pushed back by about one month.

Matchroom Boxing and Sky Sports won't have near the card they hoped for on Saturday, as Lee Purdy has withdrawn from his bout with Carson Jones due to illness.