Maidana Lopez: page 4

News: Peterson-Matthysse, Maidana-Lopez, Malignaggi

•Mar 1, 2013

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has been working overtime on finalizing, moving and reshuffling various fights. Schaefer provided some updates to BoxingScene.com: Lightweight contender Omar Figueroa (19-0, 15KOs) is potentially going to be part of the Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout undercard on April 20th at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Schaefer says there is a slight possibility that Figueroa could face the winner of this weekend's fight between WBA lightweight champion Richard Abril and Sharif Bogere.

Josesito Lopez Prefers Maidana Clash Over Amir Khan

Luis Sandoval

•Feb 27, 2013

While it hasn’t been made official, sources say Josesito Lopez and Marcos Maidana will square off April 20th, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, in a fight that is sure to be a war. Both Lopez and Maidana are known for their warrior spirits and for putting on great fights for the fans. BoxingScene caught up with Josesito Lopez who has been trying to find an opponent the last few weeks. There were talks of a fight with Amir Khan but with Khan announcing he will be fighting in the UK for his next bout against Julio Diaz on April 27, Maidana seems like the likely candidate. And that’s actually okay for Lopez who says he prefers to fight Maidana over Khan.

Photos: Marcos Maidana Putting in Work, Awaits Lopez

Boxing Photos

•Feb 26, 2013

The next fight for former WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana looks to be a dandy. It looks like a near lock that the Argentinean power puncher will be facing off with the very capable Josesito Lopez on April 20th inside of the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Maidana (33-3, 30 KO's) is coming off of a 3rd round TKO over Angel Martinez in his hometown of Buenos Aires this past December.

Schaefer Expects Blood and Guts in Ponce vs. Mares Clash

Rick Reeno

•Feb 25, 2013

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer expects nothing but fireworks on April 20th, when undefeated Abner Mares (25-0-1, 13KOs) pursues his third divisional title by moving up to the featherweight division to challenge WBC featherweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon (44-4, 35KOs) in a Showtime televised main event at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Frustrated with his inability to secure a unification match with WBO champion Nonito Donaire, Mares vacated his WBC super bantamweight title and announced his intention to move up in weight. For Schaefer, Ponce De Leon vs. Mares brings back memories of the four-fight series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez. Two of those four matches were held at the Home Depot Center.

Video: Josesito Lopez Talks Maidana Bout, Khan, More

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 25, 2013

Luis Sandoval catches up with welterweight contender Josesito Lopez to discuss a potential battle with Marcos Maidana

Ponce De Leon vs. Mares Clash on 4/20 on Showtime

Miguel Rivera

•Feb 25, 2013

Abner Mares (25-0-1, 13KOs) is moving up to face one of the most feared fighters in boxing. An agreement was reached for Mares to challenge WBC featherweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon (44-4, 35KOs) on April 20th in a Showtime televised fight at the Home Depot Center.

Marcos Maidana-Josesito Lopez Close For April 20

Ernest Gabion

•Feb 19, 2013

According to various sources it looks like the Riverside Rocky, Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18KOs), will return to action on April 20th against hard hitting Marcos "El Chino" Maidana (33-3, 30KOs). According to these sources while it is not 100% finalized all indications are that the fight is a go from both sides with the venue to be the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. Showtime will televise.