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David Haye: So What Groves Lost, He's 26-Years-Old!

Luke Furman

•Jun 2, 2014

Former two-division world champion David Haye believes super middleweight contender George Groves, only 26-years-old, has more than enough time to rebuild his career and become a world champion. This past Saturday night, before 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Carl Froch knocked out Groves with a perfect right hand in the eight round. Haye himself suffered a TKO defeat at the age of 24 and bounced back to unify three titles in the cruiserweight division and captured a world title at heavyweight.

Kessler: I Feel Very Confident of Beating Froch in Trilogy

Luke Furman

•Jun 2, 2014

Former champion Mikkel Kessler was ringside on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in London, and watched Carl Froch retain his IBF/WBA 'regular' super middleweight titles with an eight round knockout of British rival George Groves. Kessler (46-3, 35KOs) has not fought since losing a twelve round decision to Froch last May. The Danish boxer is currently training for a ring return in the fall. He handed Froch his first career defeat, a twelve round decision in April of 2010 and feels ready for a trilogy battle with the Nottingham boxer.

Hearn on Froch Possibly Facing Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas

Luke Furman

•Jun 1, 2014

On Saturday night, BoxingScene.com posted a statement from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KOs), who made it known that he was ready to fight IBF/WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion Carl Froch (33-2, 24KOs) in the fall. Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, would like for Chavez to return in a major fight on September 13. Following his dramatic one-punch knockout of George Groves before 80,000 fans in Wembley Stadium, Froch expressed his dream of headlining a big event in Las Vegas. Robert

Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder Looms For November

Luke Furman

•May 30, 2014

WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs) is looking to defend his world title against mandatory challenger Deontay Wilder (31-0, 31KOs) on a date in November, according to Stiverne's manager Camille Estephan. There were discussions to face IBO/WBA/WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko in a unification showdown, but Estephan told RDS that Klitschko's side was pretty firm on fighting in September and Stiverne was not looking to return until late October or November.

Charr: I'm 100% Ready, Confident of Beating Povetkin

Luke Furman

•May 27, 2014

Both fighters are looking for redemption in Russia on Friday. Heavyweights Alexander Povetkin (26-1, 18KOs) and Manuel Charr (26-1, 15KOs) will collide for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title at Luzhniki in Moscow, Russia. The last time Charr fought in Russia, in September of 2012, he lost to Vitali Klitschko by way of a fourth round stoppage due to a cut. He's won five straight since then. Povetkin has been inactive since an October 2013 twelve round decision loss to Wladimir Klitschko, which also took place in Russia. Both of their defeats too place at the Olympic Stadium.

Hopkins-Stevenson Deal Won't Be Hard, Says Michel

Luke Furman

•May 26, 2014

Promoter Yvon Michel, who handles WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (24-1, 20KOs), has no doubt that a deal can be reached for a unification with IBF/WBA champion Bernard Hopkins (55-6-2, 32KOs). Right now the timeline for the anticipated unification is unknown. Stevenson injured his left hand during Saturday's tough twelve round decision victory over Polish challenger Andrzej Fonfara.

Jean Pascal's Ring Return is Targeted For Sept. 27

Luke Furman

•May 25, 2014

According to promoter Yvon Michel of GYM, the return of former light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17KOs) is being targeted for a fall date of September 27th. Pascal was last seen in action on January 18th, when he won a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision over Canadian rival Lucian Bute.

Andrzej Fonfara's Promoter Sees Big Things Ahead

Luke Furman

•May 25, 2014

Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing, who promotes Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (25-3, 15 KOs), sees big things ahead for his boxer. On Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Fonfara was dropped twice before coming back to score a knockdown of his own in the ninth round of his world title fight with WBC champion Adonis Stevenson (24-1, 20 KO). Fonfara rallied in the later rounds, but came up short as Stevenson won a convincing twelve round unanimous decision.

Fonfara: I Proved Adonis Stevenson is No Superman!

Luke Furman

•May 25, 2014

Polis light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (25-3, 15 KOs) proved to be a solid fighter in Saturday's twelve round decision loss to WBC champion Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (24-1, 20 KOs) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Fonfara went down in the first round and then once again from a shot to the body, but he rallied in the second half of the contest to hurt and drop Stevenson in the ninth round.

Chakhkiev Hunts For New Foe as Kamoko Withdraws

Luke Furman

•May 23, 2014

Former contender for the world title in the first heavyweight champion 31-year-old Rahim Chahkiev (18 (14) -1 (1) -0) hold his next fight on May 30 in Moscow. His opponent was supposed to be having no defeats 33-year-old Ghanaian boxer Brayma Kamoko (26 (20) -0-0), however, as it became known yesterday, he injured his hand and could not get in the ring that day. Chahkieva now urgently sought another contender, said Vyacheslav Karakash manager Rahim. "Only recently Kamoko manager said that he injured his hand and not be able to step into the ring - said Karakash RIA Novosti . - In the near future will determine the other rival, the options are. " Karakash said that the team will do if he wins Chahkieva May 30. "We will monitor the situation in the title (Krzysztof) Wlodarczyk (WBC). Although we will not wait long, because the promoter (Andrew Ryabinsky) decided to withdraw Grigory Drozd to fight against the Poles. And we could go on to other versions or will wait will the fight Wlodarczyk and Thrush, and then on the result will look. But Rahim mandatory challenger, and he is currently a championship fight (according to WBC) in your pocket "- said Karakash. Recall that the fight will take place within Rahim boxing evening in the concert hall "Russia" (Luzhniki). The main event will be a battle in which the former world heavyweight champion 34-year old Russian Alexander Povetkin will meet with the 29-year-old Manuel Charr . (Photo: Victor Sokolov) Rahim Chahkiev , Vyacheslav Karakash

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Articles by Luke Furman: page 60

David Haye: So What Groves Lost, He's 26-Years-Old!

Kessler: I Feel Very Confident of Beating Froch in Trilogy

Hearn on Froch Possibly Facing Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas

Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder Looms For November

Charr: I'm 100% Ready, Confident of Beating Povetkin

Hopkins-Stevenson Deal Won't Be Hard, Says Michel

Jean Pascal's Ring Return is Targeted For Sept. 27

Andrzej Fonfara's Promoter Sees Big Things Ahead

Fonfara: I Proved Adonis Stevenson is No Superman!

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Luke Furman

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Articles by Luke Furman: page 60

David Haye: So What Groves Lost, He's 26-Years-Old!

Kessler: I Feel Very Confident of Beating Froch in Trilogy

Hearn on Froch Possibly Facing Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas

Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder Looms For November

Charr: I'm 100% Ready, Confident of Beating Povetkin

Hopkins-Stevenson Deal Won't Be Hard, Says Michel

Jean Pascal's Ring Return is Targeted For Sept. 27

Andrzej Fonfara's Promoter Sees Big Things Ahead

Fonfara: I Proved Adonis Stevenson is No Superman!

Chakhkiev Hunts For New Foe as Kamoko Withdraws

Diego Pacheco may be only a step away from Lester Martinez

Floyd Schofield Jnr-Jose 'Rayo' Valenzuela ordered by WBA