Bernard Hopkins vs. Beibut Shumenov Done Deal for April 19 in DC
According to RingTV.com, Bernard Hopkins will face Beibut Shumenov in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 19, 2014.
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Video via Ring TV: Real Talk with Shane Mosley
Dominic Verdin asks Shane Molsey questions from his biggest fans in the latest episode of RingTV's REAL TALK.
Via Ring TV: Robert Garcia Clarifies Working with Chavez Jr.
Robert Garcia says that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has reached out to him about training with him but the noted young trainer has heard that line before from the son of the Mexican legend.
Via Ring TV: Roman Gonzalez Scores KO Victory
Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez made his official entrance into the flyweight division Saturday night, stopping Francisco Rodriguez Jr. in seven rounds at the Crowne Plaza in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua. The time of stoppage was 1:10.
Via Ring TV: Nevada Commission Chairman Accepts Blame for Judge C.J. Ross
Nevada Commission Chairman Bill Brady has informed Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review Journal that he regretted allowing C.J. Ross to officiate Mayweather-Alvarez, which she scored a draw at 114-114.
Via Ring TV: Robert Garcia Feature
There are two good reasons to drive 60 miles north of Los Angeles to Oxnard. One is to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The other is to pay homage and visit with one of the top boxing trainers of our day, Robert Garcia.
Via Ring TV: Matthysse Dishes on Training with Bradley
THE RING's No. 1-rated junior welterweight Lucas Matthysse spoke to RingTV.com about his ongoing sparring with WBO 147-pound beltholder Tim Bradley, which he said began on Monday and could continue through Sept. 6.
Via Ring TV: Roach to Return to Chavez Jr. Corner
Former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. says that he expects Freddie Roach to return to the fold for his Sept.28 super middleweight bout against Brian Vera.
Via Ring TV: Alexander-Khan, Malignaggi-Judah, Ortiz on Same Card?
How would you like to see welterweight Devon Alexander defend his IBF belt against Amir Khan, a matchup between Brooklyn-born former titleholders Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah, and a third bout featuring former beltholder Victor Ortiz, all on the same event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Dec. 7?
Via Ring TV: Schaefer Eyes Gonzalez-Russell in the Fall
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has confirmed an assertion by featherweight Gary Russell Jr. that a bout with Jhonny Gonzalez is being considered.
Via Ring TV: Narvaez stops Hisataka in 10
Omar Narvaez will probably never catch on outside of his home country of Argentina, but there's no disputing that he's the class of the 115 pound division.
Via Ring TV: David Haye Blasts Fury
Over 10,000 tickets were sold in three hours for the David Haye-Tyson Fury heavyweight bout and the remaining 13,000 will be long gone, come fight night, when the two men collide at the Manchester Arena on Sept. 28th.
Lucas Matthysse vs. Danny Garcia: 3 Keys to Victory for Each Fighter
In a bout that may very well steal the show as the co-main event for Canelo Alvarez vs. Floyd Mayweather, Danny Garcia (26-0, 16 KOs) will have to use his amateur background to force Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 32 KOs) to make mistakes; while Matthysse should begin the fight by pressing the action early and making it ugly.
Via Ring TV: Ashley Theophane signs with Mayweather Promotions
Tweets over the last few days seemed to indicate that Theophane became the newest addition to Mayweather's promotional stable, Mayweather Promotions. RingTV.com caught up with the British junior welterweight, who confirmed he has signed.
Via Ring TV: Russell Jr. Not Fazed by Criticism
When featherweight Gary Russell Jr. enters the ring against journeyman Juan Ruiz on Friday night, the talented 25-year-old southpaw will do so while keenly aware of his critics, even while claiming to ignore them.