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Folo Punch: Birth of a King
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.
Lamont Peterson vs Lucas Matthysse
Matthysse talks Garcia, Mayweather, Pacquiao
Lucas Matthysse wants to get his names involved with the top names in the sport, including Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, while Danny Garcia appears to be his next foe.
Peterson vs Matthysse - full card results and more
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"?
Can 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?
Devon: 'What makes Floyd better than me?'
Devon Alexander believes he's totally qualified and ready for a fight with Floyd Mayweather. Will the IBF titlist get his wish by the end of 2013?
Photos & quotes: Matthysse TKO-3 Peterson
Lucas Matthysse made a huge statement with a third-round stoppage of Lamont Peterson last night, and Devon Alexander cruised past Lee Purdy despite injuring his left hand.
Results: Matthysse thrashes Peterson in three
Lucas Matthysse is no hype job. The Argentinean powerhouse tore up Lamont Peterson tonight in Atlantic City, winning in just three rounds.
Results: Alexander outclasses Purdy, hurts hand
Devon Alexander overwhelmed Lee Purdy with speed and class tonight, but hurt his left hand in the process.
Results: Porter shuts out Lo Greco
In the final fight of tonight's Showtime Extreme broadcast, Shawn Porter stayed unbeaten with a one-sided decision win over Phil Lo Greco.
Results: Williams cruises past Griffin
Prospect Thomas Williams Jr cruised through an eight-round win over veteran Otis Griffin tonight on Showtime Extreme.
Results: Ogogo goes to 2-0 as a pro
Anthony Ogogo won for the second time in a month, as the 24-year-old British middleweight prospect cruised to a decision over Edgar Perez.
Peterson-Matthysse: Live results and discussion
Tonight on Showtime and Showtime Extreme (as well as Sky Sports), Lamont Peterson will face Lucas Matthysse in the main event from Atlantic City.
Peterson-Matthysse: Staff picks
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?
Alexander-Purdy: Staff picks
Does underdog Lee Purdy have any hope tomorrow against Devon Alexander in Atlantic City?
Weights: Peterson-Matthysse set, Purdy misses
Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse hit the mark this afternoon, but Lee Purdy was overweight and has lost his chance to win the IBF welterweight belt.
Matthysse not worried about the judges
Despite two close decision losses in his career, Lucas Matthysse is not worried about the judges for his fight against Lamont Peterson.
Purdy: Alexander doesn't impress me
Lee Purdy is the big underdog and the visiting fighter on Saturday against IBF welterweight titlist Devon Alexander, but the Brit insists he's not impressed with the St. Louis native.
Peterson-Matthysse NYC presser
Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander, Lee Purdy and more were in New York to promote Saturday's Showtime boxing card.
Purdy prepared to go 12 hard rounds
Short notice opponent Lee Purdy is a big underdog against Devon Alexander on Saturday, but he says he'll be there to give 12 hard rounds.
TQBR Radio with guest Scott Christ: Live today!
Patrick Connor and James Foley welcome BLH's Scott Christ to TQBR Radio today, as the trio preview this weekend's fights and talk about the modern state of boxing media.
TV schedule: May 16-18
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.
Peterson: 'I'm willing to go toe-to-toe'
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.
Garcia back Sept. 7, Peterson-Matthysse winner
Danny Garcia's next fight will be held on September 7, and Golden Boy hopes it will be against the Lamont Peterson vs Lucas Matthysse winner.
Matthysse part of Haymon stable
Junior welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse is now a client of mega-adviser Al Haymon.
Khan considering move to 147
Amir Khan is considering a move to 147 pounds for his next fight, and a possible shot at Devon Alexander and the IBF title.
Purdy gets shot at Alexander on May 18
Devon Alexander has a new opponent, as Lee Purdy will step in to replace Kell Brook on May 18 in Atlantic City.
Alexander, Porter trainers take shots
Trainers for Devon Alexander and Shawn Porter, who could meet on May 18 for Alexander's IBF title, have exchanged words in the media that date back nearly 20 years.
Senchenko, Berto, Porter considered for Alexander
Richard Schaefer has named Vyacheslav Senchenko, Shawn Porter, and Andre Berto as possible opponents for IBF welterweight titlist Devon Alexaner on May 18.
Paredes wants Alexander on May 18
Ed Paredes' team says their fighter is ready, willing, and able to step in on short notice and challenge Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title on May 18, following Kell Brook again dropping out of the fight.
Oscar talks Garcia-Matthysse, Khan, more
Oscar De La Hoya says it's not true that Golden Boy is avoiding a Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse fight, but he's also not saying that fight will happen.
Schaefer explains Peterson-Matthysse catchweight
Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse will meet at a 141-pound catchweight on May 18. Richard Schaefer says it was a matter of sanctioning body politics, and still wanting to put on a good fight.
Brook: 'I'll be too good for Alexander'
Kell Brook is happy that the wait is over, and that he's got a new date to face Devon Alexander in his first shot at a world title.