Bad Left Hook, Global Boxing News and Commentary

There's a new top dog at 140 pounds, and the spot was taken by force. Plus, a longtime contender and titlist has returned in the cruiserweight division.

In what should come as no surprise, a match between Danny Garcia and Lucas Matthysse will not be taking place on the Floyd Mayweather/Canelo Alvarez undercard. I know. Try to stay seated.

James Foley returns to Bad Left Hook with a look at Lucas Matthysse's big win over Lamont Peterson this past Saturday from Atlantic City.

Lucas Matthysse (33-2, 31 KO) demolished Lamont Peterson (31-1-1, 16 KO) in what many considered to be a pick 'em fight. Has the new junior welterweight king emerged or can Danny Garcia stop "The Machine"?

Lucas Matthysse looked ruthlessly untouchable last night against Lamont Peterson. If Danny Garcia is next, can the Philly native slow the surging Argentinean and his hype train, or will he be running into a fighter who is peaking and becoming elite?

Lucas Matthysse is no hype job. The Argentinean powerhouse tore up Lamont Peterson tonight in Atlantic City, winning in just three rounds.

Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse meet tomorrow night in a terrific matchup on Showtime. Whose hand will be raised at the end of the night?

Despite two close decision losses in his career, Lucas Matthysse is not worried about the judges for his fight against Lamont Peterson.

Lamont Peterson faces Lucas Matthysse in the weekend's main bout, with Devon Alexander on the undercard. In Mexico, Shane Mosley returns against Pablo Cesar Cano, and two world titles are on the line in Russia on Friday.

Lamont Peterson says he's not fearful of Lucas Matthysse's punching power, and he's willing to go toe-to-toe with him on May 18.