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Khan vs Peterson II: Golden Boy Praises Nevada Commission
In the past weeks Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson have agreed to have a rematch of their controversial fight in December. Both the fight and the officials overseeing the original fight have come into question. The referee in the original fight, Joe Cooper, took away two points from Amir Khan for...
Canelo vs Mosley and the Fable of Golden Boy's Fan-First Approach
Less than three months from now the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada may double as a funeral home for one of this generation's finest fighters. Shane Mosley, the same man that was widely recognized as the world's best lightweight some 13 years ago, will face Canelo Alvarez at junior middleweight in...
Mayweather vs Cotto: Richard Schaefer Bashing Bob Arum, Selling Another Bad PPV
Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions continues to bash Bob Arum, a hilarious bit of irony given the seniors' tour undercard he's putting together for Mayweather vs Cotto. Here's what he said to BoxingScene.com's Rick Reeno about his supposed super duper fantasti-card, which will feature a shot...
Alvarez vs Mosley: Shane Mosley Says Golden Boy, Canelo Are Disillusioned
Sugar Shane Mosley says he's in shape and ready to go on May 5 against Canelo Alvarez, and that he's not going to be the old man that Alvarez and Golden Boy believe he is. From an interview at RingTV.com: "I think that he's disillusioned. I think that Golden Boy and his entire team are...
Peterson vs Khan Rematch: Lucas Matthysse vs Humberto Soto 'Close' For Co-Feature
Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer says that a co-feature fight for the May 19 HBO card featuring Lamont Peterson vs Amir Khan in a rematch at Mandalay Bay is close to being done. The fight would be another 140-pound duel, between Lucas Matthysse of Argentina and Mexico's Humberto Soto. From Rick...
Mayweather vs Cotto: Official Quotes From Both Fighters
Floyd Mayweather Jr "Miguel Cotto is a world class fighter who can never be taken for granted and continues to prove he is one of the best in boxing. It will be a challenge for me to compete with him at this weight, but this is the type of test I thrive on and gives me the motivation to train...
Ortiz vs Berto 2: Berto to Get Second Opinion, Injury Timeline and Possible Make-Up Date Unknown
Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer says that Andre Berto will get a second opinion from a Los Angeles Lakers team doctor on his ruptured bicep, and that any pursuit of a make-up date for the canceled February 11 fight with Victor Ortiz will wait until a recovery timeline is laid out, as you'd expect....
Lamont Peterson Prefers Amir Khan Rematch to Juan Manuel Marquez Clash
Lamont Peterson's manager/trainer Barry Hunter says that his fighter is still waiting to figure out if his next fight will be a rematch with Amir Khan or a fight against Juan Manuel Marquez, but notes that Peterson would personally prefer to rematch Khan. From Rick Reeno at...
Lamont Peterson's Next Fight: Amir Khan Rematch or Juan Manuel Marquez Gamble?
Lamont Peterson and manager/trainer Barry Hunter are weighing their options on whether to rematch Amir Khan next, or face Juan Manuel Marquez in Top Rank's mini-tournament, which could set up a lucrative bout later this year with Manny Pacquiao. Richard Schaefer told RingTV.com on Saturday that...
Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Floyd Offered $40 Million Flat Fee, Wanted to Keep All Revenue and PPV
A report from the Philippines (via BoxingScene.com) says that Floyd Mayweather Jr offered Manny Pacquiao a $40 million flat fee to fight on May 5, but none of the pay-per-view or other revenue the bout would generate. Pacquiao turned down the offer: “He said he will guarantee me $40 million...
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