Articles by author: Miguel Rivera(3581 results)
Jose Pedraza Expects a Very Tough Outing With Ray Beltran
According to Puerto Rico's Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (24-1, 12 KOs), he's currently waiting to sign the contract for a planned fight with the lightweight world champion of the World Boxing Organization (W...Read More
Felix Verdejo Brings Evangelista Cotto on Board as Trainer
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Puerto Rican Olympian Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo is rebuilding his team - in the aftermath of suffering his first career defeat. It was recently revealed th...Read More
Jaime Munguia: It Will Be Difficult For Smith To Go The Distance
WBO junior middleweight Jaime Munguia is really pumped to make a statement in his upcoming defense against mandatory challenger Liam Smith of UK. Munguia, who captured the title on May 12 with a four ...Read More
Golovkin: I'm Ready To Trade Punches With Canelo Until The End
WBC, WBA, IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (38-0-1 34 KOs) is hoping for a high contact fight when he faces Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) in a rematch on September 15th at the T-Mobile Are...Read More
Jaime Munguia Does Not Expect Liam Smith To Last Very Long
Jaime Munguia will be ready for whatever mandatory challenger Liam Smith brings to the table on July 21 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, but he has a hunch that his first defense of the WBO junior...Read More
Alberto Machado Predicts Fireworks in Title Fight With Mensah
Puerto Rico's Alberto 'Explosivo' Machado is living a dream during this period in his career. He wants it to continue for as long as possible, which is why he has dedicated himself with more motivatio...Read More
Abel Sanchez: Canelo is a Man Without Character
It can not be denied that one of the main protagonists of the rivalry between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin - is not one of the boxers. Abel Sanchez, the head trainer of Golovkin, h...Read More
WBC Prez Feels Bad That Chavez Brothers Have Tumbled Down
World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman is very close friends with the man regarded as the greatest fighter in Mexican boxing history, Julio Cesar Chavez. He feels bad that Chavez's two...Read More
Felix Verdejo Revamping His Team, Adds Memo Heredia
Puerto Rico's Felix Verdejo intends to add some talent to his team to relaunch his career, and the arrival of strength and conditioning trainer Memo Heredia is the most recent acquisition. Vedejo is a...Read More
Joseph Diaz vs. Jesus Rojas is Now Set For WBA 'Regular' Title
The president of the World Boxing Association, Gilberto Mendoza, has revealed that Puerto Rico's Jesus Rojas was elevated to the stats of "regular" champion in the featherweight division. He'll make t...Read More
De La Hoya: Canelo Wants To Fight Again in December
According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya, who promotes Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs), the Mexican superstar is very motivated to fight for a second time in 2018. Canelo has bee...Read More
Robert Garcia: Jose Ramirez is Someone Who Can Go Far
Mexican-American trainer Robert Garcia is confident that the talent and discipline of world champion Jose Ramirez will allow him to shine in the sport of boxing. And after a sparring session that he w...Read More
Team Canelo Ignoring Trash Talk From 'Donkey' Abel Sanchez
The handlers of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez are turning their heads at the criticism and provocations from Abel Sanchez, the head trainer of IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin. For m...Read More
De La Hoya Aims To Become U.S. Promoter For Jaime Munguia
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar de la Hoya has revealed his desire to become the United States promoter of undefeated Jaime Munguia of Mexico. Munguia is currently the junior middleweight world champi...Read More
De La Hoya: Joshua-Wilder Must Build, Better For PPV in 2019
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar de la Hoya is very interested in the heavyweight unification between world champion Deontay Wilder (40-0, 29 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs). But, De La Hoya bel...Read More
Leo Santa Cruz More Than Ready For Oscar Valdez, Gary Russell
Leo Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 KOs) has not yet finished digesting the rematch victory he had last month against division rival Abner Mares in Los Angeles, and he is already excited about the possibility ...Read More
Pedraza's Shot is Uncertain After WBO Orders Beltran-Andreev
Puerto Rican lightweight contender Jose Pedraza was confident that his next fight would come against WBO world champion Ray Beltran - but now that scenario is being jeopardized. Top Rank, who promote ...Read More
De La Hoya: Matthysse Fight May Be The End of Pacquiao
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya feels confident that Lucas Matthysse will end the career of eight division champion Manny Pacquiao, 39-years-old, when they meet on July 15 (July 14 in Ameri...Read More
Canelo Warns: The Desire To Tear Golovkin's Head Off is So Big!
Canelo Alvarez is looking to do some damage when he steps in the ring with IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin. The two boxers are scheduled to collide in a highly anticipated rematch...Read More
Canelo: I Plan To Retire at 35, Enjoy My Life
Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs), 27 years old, is planning to retire from the sport by age 35. This coming October, Canelo will celebrate 13 years in the sport of boxing. On S...Read More