By Michael Lieberman: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (36-2, 32 KO’s) will be seeing action on the undercard of the May 7th fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Dirrell says he’s seen Dr. Shaw for he hopes to be his last check-up – Boxing News
By Scott Gilfoid: Top super middleweight talent Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) could be ready to get back in action in the coming months. Dirrell, 27, revealed that he’s seeing his Doctor for what he hopes will be the last time so that he can get back in the ring and resume his promising career. Dirrell hasn’t fought since last year when he was hurt by a punch from his Super Six tournament opponent Arthur Abraham in April 2010.
Why Roy Jones Jr. is the greatest 168lb-er ever
By Sam Singh: Here’s my argument for why Jones Jr. is the greatest 168lb-er in the division’s short history. I base my argument on two factors: (1) talent, and (2) defining win(s).
Kermit Cintron to be co-promoted by Top Rank – Boxing News
By Jim Dower: According to Steve Kim at maxboxing, former IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (32-3-1, 28 KO’s) will be co-promoted by Top Rank. This is really good news for fans of Cintron, because once he signs with Top Rank, Cintron could find himself in fights with guys like WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto or Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Cintron’s career is at a standstill right now following his 4th round technical decision loss last year in May against Paul Williams.
Judah says Mayweather told him he’s finished – Boxing News
By Jim Dower: Zab Judah spoke with Floyd Mayweather Jr. recently, asking him if he plans on returning to the ring soon, but shockingly, Mayweather said he’s done and plans on taking a long break from boxing.
Mayweather vs. Williams: Does Paul still want Floyd?
By Edgar Solorzano: Last November, former two-time WBO welterweight champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams (39-2, 27 KO) faced Argentina’s Sergio Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KO) and was defeated by an explosive second round knockout—the type of knockout that could possibly put a bear to sleep. Before the Martinez-Williams II event, many people had Paul Williams ranked No. 3 in their pound-for-pound list. He was a threat to many warriors, and few wouldn’t fight him. However, Martinez was hungry enough to fight Williams in a rematch and earn his respect back.
Malignaggi could be announcing his next opponent today
By Eric Thomas: Former IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (28-4, 6 KO’s) is about to reveal who his next opponent will be today. Malignaggi, 30, had this to say on his twitter account today: “I want everyone to be on twitter when I drop the bomb. So I’ll be tweeting around 5ish, so stay tuned!!!” Malignaggi is ranked #11 WBO and #15 in the welterweight division, and is looking to keep climbing up the rankings so that he can get a title shot. Malignaggi moved up in weight in December, stopping Michael Lozada in the 6th round in an impression showing.
Witter looking to exploit the flaws in Berto
By Lewis Croft: Former WBC Light welterweight champion Junior ‘The Hitter’ Witter (37-3-2, 22 KO’s) returns to boxing following a 18 month absence following his defeat to Devon Alexander (21-1, 13 KO’s). After years of struggle to get down to the 140lb limit the long lay off has left no alternative but to move up to 147. Appearing on Sky Sports Boxing Magazine show ‘Ringside’ he stated that he would no longer be able to make the 10 stone weight limit and that moving up to welterweight would suit him perfectly.
Maidana wants to fight Mayweather or Pacquiao next – Boxing News
By Dan Ambrose: The hard hitting light welterweight Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KO’s) says that he’d be interested in facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in his next fight, according to fightnews.com. Maidana is coming off a 12 round decision loss to Amir Khan in his last fight in December. It was one of those fights where Maidana gained a lot even in losing, because he was taking the fight to Khan in the last three rounds and had Khan on the verge of a knockout.
When will James Toney turn the ‘Lights Out’?
By Lewis Croft: Multi weight world champion, James ‘Lights Out’ Toney (72-6-3, 44 KO’s) defends his lightly regarded IBA Heavyweight title against ‘Dangerous’ Damon Reed (45-14, 32 KO’s) on February 24th at the San Manuel Indian Casino in California.