No less than six big fights, featuring local fighting favorites against quality opponents in the welterweight or light welterweight divisions, are scheduled for the undercard of this Friday's stacked nationally televised trip  

Notable ShoBox Alums Look Back On The Experiences That Helped Make Them World Champions
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Malignaggi, Guerrero, Bradley, Dawson, Hatton, Porter & More Express Praise and Gratitude For “ShoBox: The New Generation’’ In Testimonial Videos On The Boxing Blog Plus, Check Out www.ShoBox200.com For Feature Pages On Eight Of The Most Successful Fighters To Graduate From ShoBox They came i  Read Full Story >>>

Arum Goes All in on Algieri
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Last night I was asking a friend about Bob Arum's unpopular plan for his biggest star in Manny Pacquiao to fight an unheralded nobody this November and he summed it up by saying, “Boxing is stupid, it's awful.” I pressed him, “But why? Why is this fight being made?” And like all boxing fans not rela  Read Full Story >>>

Oscar De La Hoya is fighting back
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Retired from the ring or not, Oscar De La Hoya will always be a fighter at heart. He won a 1992 Olympic gold medal -- hence the famous "Golden Boy" nickname -- 10 world titles in a then-record six weight divisions, earned some $300 million as the biggest star in boxing for much o  Read Full Story >>>

Gennady Golovkin: The Baddest “Good-Boy” in Boxing
By Tyson Bruce, Boxing Insider, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
The most refreshing thing in boxing is when a fighter’s name enters the cultural lexicon not through the media spin of a publicist’s hand but rather by the influence of his own fists. Not since Manny Pacquiao came from virtual obscurity to ransack and torment the lighter weight divisions has a fight  Read Full Story >>>

Rios: 'I am far from being finished'
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios has lost two fights in a row: a close decision to Mike Alvarado in their interim junior welterweight rematch, a 2013 fight of the year candidate, followed by a one-sided pasting by Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight fight. After the loss to Pacquiao in Novem  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather vs. Sugar Ray Leonard
By George Thomas Clark , Boxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
And I’m glad we’re talking about Hagler and Hearns, Floyd, because we all know damn well you wouldn’t have fought either of them… In the golden ballroom of a grand casino stands a ring in which I sit flanked by my two guests, Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Leonard. They are here because they   Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather granted promoter’s license in Nevada by 5-0 vote
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Floyd Mayweather Jr. no longer needs to depend on anyone else to fight in Nevada. On Wednesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously approved Mayweather’s application to hold a promoter’s license in the state. By getting his license, Mayweather can be his own promoter of record. He had b  Read Full Story >>>

Broner-Taylor Falls Through, Spadafora Possible Front Runner
By Uli Martinez, Tha Boxing Voice, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
The rumored fight between Adrien Broner and Emmanuel Taylor is off before it even had a chance to pick up steam. Taylor’s manager, David Price, informed Tha Boxing Voice earlier today that, while the opportunity to fight one of the biggest names in the 140 lb division seemed like a golden one for T  Read Full Story >>>

SMOGER / PAVLIK WAS IN THE ZONE!
By Doveed Linder, BoxingMoney.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
The Smoger Chronicles Vol. 2 Doveed Linder, Movie Producer, Director, and Writer sits down for another volume of Smoger Chronicles with one of the most prolific referees in the history of boxing: Steve Smoger. Mr. Smoger, a former Ring Magazine award winner as the number one Referee in the wor  Read Full Story >>>

'Pacquiao will play with Algieri,' says Penalosa
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Former two-time boxing champ Gerry Penalosa, seen after knocking out Ratanachai Sor Vorapin in 2008, doesn't feel Chris Algieri can give Pacquiao a real fight. Photo by Mike F. Alquinto/EPA MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time boxing champion Gerry Peñalosa isn’t convinced of New Yorker Chris Algi  Read Full Story >>>

'BAKBAKAN SA ELORDE' THIS SATURDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014

Elorde International Productions presents a double-header event this Saturday, July 26 at the Elorde Sports Center in Paranaque City. Elorde Gym's Bebong Manalo will go up against Jovel Marayan of Hardcore Boxing for 10-  Read Full Story >>>

UNDEFEATED IVAN MORALES vs SERGIO FRIAS ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES JULY 25
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
UNDEFEATED IVAN MORALES TO BE FEATURED IN CO-MAIN EVENT AGAINST FELLOW COUNTRYMAN SERGIO FRIAS ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES THIS FRIDAY, JULY 25, AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN INDIO, CALIF. EXCITING UNDERCARD OF UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS ANNOUNCED PLUS! LEGENDARY ERIK "EL TERRIBLE" MORALES   Read Full Story >>>

Gunn Jr back in action August 9!
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hackensack, NJ (July 23, 2014) – Unbeaten Bobby “Kid Dynamite” Gunn Jr. will look for his fifth straight first round knockout when he enters the squared circle Saturday, August 9 at North Hall at Eastern Market in Washington, DC. Fighting for the first time both in the nation’s capital as well a  Read Full Story >>>

WBA Champ Kalenga Shows Support For Prince Ahead Of August 2nd Title Fight
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Since the announcement that Tottenham’s Mark Prince is to face Czech Republic’s Jiri Svacina, for the MBC International Cruiserweight title on August 2nd, Prince and his team have been inundated with messages of support from fans as well as from those within the boxing community, the latest being f  Read Full Story >>>

Paul Mendez, Golovkin’s Sparring Partner Says GGG Stops Geale in 7
By Lucas Ketelle, Tha Boxing Voice, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
“I think Gennady [Golvokin] is going to destroy Danny Geale within seven rounds.” Paul Mendez (16-2-2 7KOs) said via text message upon reflecting upon his friend he worked with in Big Bear, CA. Mendez, who is currently listed as a top ten middleweight in the United States according to BoxRec.com. He  Read Full Story >>>

Nonito Donaire's Guide Back To Superstardom: Humility, Honesty, And True Grit
By Dennis Cruz, Boxing Buzz, Thu, 24 Jul 2014
It's unusual for the mainstream boxing world to pay so much attention to a fighter below the 130 lb. mark. However, "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire was a special case. While curiosity was piqued after his 2007 destruction of Vic Darchinyan to win a piece of the flyweight championship puzzle, the  Read Full Story >>>

"G4", New York City Media Workout Quotes
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

New York City (July 23, 2014) - In front of a packed house of New York City sports media on Tuesday afternoon at the Mendez Boxing Gym, all four TV fighters, GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN, DANIEL "The Real Deal" GEALE, BRYANT "By By"   Read Full Story >>>

Ross "The Boss" Burkinshaw looks to gain foothold in Super Flyweight division
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Former BBBofC English Super Flyweight titleholder Ross "The Boss" Burkinshaw has officially made his return to the division in which his career began. Burkinshaw, a British Army veteran and former second battalion infantryman, fought his way up the ladder at the 115lb/52.2kg weight limit, and cap  Read Full Story >>>

DANNY GARCIA VS. ROD SALKA TAKING PLACE AT 142 POUNDS
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Sources close to the situation have informed us that the August 9 jr. welterweight clash between unified WBC & WBA champion Danny Garcia and contender Rod Salka will take place at 142 pounds. The fight was already scheduled to be a non-title fight given that Salka wasn't ranked by either the WBC or   Read Full Story >>>

COMMISSIONER'S CORNER: On Judging Missteps, Algieri's Deep Cut, More
By Randy Gordon, The Sweet Science, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Let's get one thing straight: The decision rendered on the Canelo Alvarez-Erislandy Lara fight was not fixed or pre-ordained, as so many of you have told me through your calls, your texts, your e-mails, your messages and your tweets. Canelo Alvarez-Erislandy Lara. This is the perfect example of w  Read Full Story >>>

Maidana Doing Good Work For Mayweather, Says Coach
By Salvador Rodríguez, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31KOs) is going very good work in the gym, according to his new conditioning coach Raul Robles. Maidana has begun his preparations for the September 13th rematch with WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (46-0, 26KOs) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Robles and reno  Read Full Story >>>

The Devil and Mr. Nixon
By Pete Ehrmann, Boxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Ring phenom-turned-politico Orville Pitts came to terms with one, but the other proved even trickier than Dick… When Orville Pitts was elected a Milwaukee alderman in his first campaign for public office in 1968, his political future looked as bright as the one that had seemed in store for Pitts   Read Full Story >>>

THE LOTIERZO LOWDOWN Why Maidana Will Be Easier For Mayweather This Time
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
When the swarmer/attacker legitimately loses to the boxer or better technician the first time, and this applies to the first Mayweather-Maidana fight, the rematch is usually a rerun and easier for the boxer. Conversely, when the swarmer beats the boxer the first time, it's not out of the ordinary  Read Full Story >>>

Much at stake for Golovkin, Geale in Saturday matchup
By Allen Trieu, Fox Sports, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Boxing fans may not be very familiar with Amar Amari, but he has the distinction of being the last opponent of Gennady Golovkin's who saw the final bell. That was in June of 2008. Since then, Golovkin has finished 16 straight opponents inside the distance. He has knocked out 26 of his 29 profe  Read Full Story >>>

Golovkin, Geale faced each other in 2001
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
When middleweight titlist Gennady Golovkin and former titleholder Daniel Geale square off on Saturday night (HBO, 9:30 ET/PT) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, it will not be the first time they have duked it out. Back in 2001, at the amateur East Asian Games tournament in Osaka, Japan, Golov  Read Full Story >>>

Boxers to undergo series of AG eliminations
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan, Sun.Star Davao, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
NATIONAL boxers, even after competing in Kazakhstan and China recently, will still undergo a series of eliminations to earn spots in the 17th Asian Games-bound Team Philippines. Former Barangay Una Boxing Team of Davao del Norte mainstays Rey Saludar and Charly Suarez, who each brought home a sil  Read Full Story >>>

Blake Caparello: “If I hit Sergey Kovalev and hurt him early, I’ll take him out!”
By Robert Brown, OTR Boxing Radio, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
I recently had a chance to speak with former IBO champion and current light heavyweight contender, Blake ‘Il Capo’ Caparello, ahead of the biggest task of his career. Caparello will be stepping up to fight for the WBO light heavyweight title against unbeaten Sergey Kovalev on August 2 in Atlantic Ci  Read Full Story >>>

Boyose Singwangcha gets new foe for ABF title fight in Talisay
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
CEBU, Philippines - Undefeated super featherweight prospect Boyose A. Singwangcha will take on a new opponent in the main event of another slambang slugfest bankrolled by Naris/Wakee Promotions on August 2 at the Tabunok Sports Complex in Talisay City. The fighting pride of San Remigio, Cebu was   Read Full Story >>>

Boxing’s immediate future seems cluttered with the usual suspects and possibly one new sensation
By Warren Tasker, Edmonton Journal, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
The picture has become much clearer in recent weeks. Boxing has pretty well sorted itself out for the rest of the year. The biggest news – not really – is the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana rematch on Sept. 13 for the undisputed welterweight belt buckle or whatever it amounts to these days. H  Read Full Story >>>

Can Geale dethrone the middleweight king?
By Daniel Nichols, The Roar, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
This Sunday afternoon (AEST), Australia’s Daniel Geale will attempt to conquer one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing when he takes on the undefeated Gennady Golovkin. The 33-year-old former IBO, IBF and WBA World Champion is rated a $5.40 outsider to topple the most dangerous man in the d  Read Full Story >>>

TOMORROW! Brandon Rios Oxnard Media Workout - Noon PT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

OXNARD, CALIF. (July 22, 2014) -- Former world lightweight champion and pound-for-pound all-action fighter BRANDON "Bam Bam" RIOS and 2012 Trainer of the Year ROBERT GARCIA will host an Oxnard Media Workout Tomorrow! Wednes  Read Full Story >>>