Lance Pugmire
874 articles · Los Angeles Times
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Terrance Crawford faces Jeff Horn for welterweight belt, while eyeing mythical best pound-for-pound honor
Terence Crawford?s opponent Saturday night in Las Vegas is defending welterweight champion Jeff Horn of Australia, an unbeaten who stunned Manny Pacquiao before a massive throng of supporters at an outdoor stadium…
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Negotiations stall for Golovkin-Alvarez rematch in September
Gennady Golovkin accepted a purse split short of 40% when he fought Canelo Alvarez in September. He won't stand for that now, especially after Alvarez's two positive drug tests scrapped their scheduled…
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Vasyl Lomachenko focuses on Jorge Linares, but a fight with Manny Pacquiao looms
The speed of Vasyl Lomachenko's punches are only topped by the quickness of his career ascent. He fought for the featherweight title in his second bout, won a second division belt faster…
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Lomachencko vs. Linares can usher in a new era of boxing where the best fight the best
At a historic venue here Friday, a group of boxing reporters who've devoted their careers to inspecting the sport that operates like no other will meet for its annual awards dinner. One…
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ESPN Plus strikes $750-million deal with UFC for 15 fight cards a year
UFC announced a partnership Tuesday with ESPN Plus, the new subscription, direct-to-consumer streaming service, that will offer up to 15 "Fight Night" cards per year and bring the organization $750 million over…
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The Ryan Garcia attraction moves to StubHub Center’s bigger stage
Golden Boy Promotion's Oscar De La Hoya says he was surprised to reunite with some of his female fans in Indio at the most recent fight of his top prospect, Ryan Garcia.…
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Golovkin doesn’t want to look ahead to Alvarez rematch, which could happen in September
In discussing why he's taking a Saturday replacement bout, Gennady Golovkin made it clear what he feels about Canelo Alvarez ? by not once mentioning his name. "I wanted to remain active…
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Deontay Wilder’s team offers $50 million to Anthony Joshua for a heavyweight title fight this fall
The team of World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder emailed three-belt champion Anthony Joshua on Wednesday with an offer of at least $50 million to fight in the U.S. in the…
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Glendale?s Vanes Martirosyan wants Gennady Golovkin fight
Vanes Martirosyan knows there are some political obstacles causing Gennady Golovkin from accepting a fight, but the Glendale boxer wants to make sure his message is clear. "I'm ready to glove up,"…
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Manny Pacquiao hasn’t committed to Freddie Roach, but says fight with Lucas Matthysse is ‘on’
The effort to bring Manny Pacquiao back to the boxing ring one year after his controversial loss in Australia was described Monday by Pacquiao as "on," and by Oscar De La Hoya…
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Anthony Joshua doing his part to ‘bring excitement’to boxing
With a 20-0 record and 20 knockouts, England's Anthony Joshua has given boxing's heavyweight division the jolt it needed from its extended slumber through the Klitschko brothers era. Joshua's vibrancy expands beyond…
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Canelo Alvarez needs to give an explanation for failing drug tests
Canelo Alvarez has every right to embrace the self-confidence that comes with being the world's most popular boxer. However, that attitude is being perceived by many ? from the public to Nevada…
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Joseph Parker looks to derail plans for a Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder superfight
As a desert moon descended upon Las Vegas, the heavyweight champion of the world was ready to do his thing. The casino lights of the Strip have lured others in this sport…
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Gennady Golovkin to Canelo Alvarez and Nevada: Come clean on test results
Gennady Golovkin's scathing indictment of Canelo Alvarez and the Nevada Athletic Commission has ratcheted the pressure on the fighter and the organization to race toward transparency. Commission executive director Bob Bennett told…
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Vasyl Lomachenko, Jorge Linares strike deal for May 12 title fight at MSG
Super-featherweight boxing champion Vasyl Lomachenko will pursue a third division belt May 12 at Madison Square Garden by moving up to take on lightweight champion Jorge Linares. Lomachenko's promoter, Top Rank, and…
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Golovkin says boxing must hold Alvarez accountable for failed drug test
Gennady Golovkin lashed out at Canelo Alvarez as "shameful" and "stupid" for his positive drug test for a banned performance-enhancing substance, urging authorities to take the matter seriously. In a Wednesday conversation…
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Choose your battle: Boxing, UFC competing for pay-per-view dollars on Saturday
Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder finally has the opportunity to emphasize his talent with a title defense when he faces veteran Cuban fighter Luis Ortiz, a bout some say is the most…
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When will Manny Pacquiao fight again, and will Freddie Roach still be in his corner?
The possibility of Manny Pacquiao fighting April 14 in Las Vegas is looking increasingly doubtful and is expected to be officially clarified this week. In addition to the matter of when he'll…
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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai edges Juan Fransico Estrada to keep WBC belt
The resurrected super-flyweight division continued its rise Saturday night when champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai withstood a furious rally and beat Mexico's Juan Francisco Estrada by majority decision at the Forum. Following a…
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Brother of David Benavidez, youngest WBC champ, helped him come of age
Driven by a demanding father-trainer, steered by observing his talented-but-flawed older brother, and fueled by personal desire, Southland-trained David Benavidez is boxing's youngest world champion. "I've worked extremely hard to get here.…