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It's been reported by Fox News, among other sources, that Hydra Lacy Jr., the brother of former champion Jeff "Left Hook "Lacy, is the main suspect in this morning's fatal shooting of three law enforcement officers in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hydra Lacy, 39, has a long criminal history, and spent a good part of his life going in and out of prison, according to records obtained by Fox.
Anthony Mundine wants revenge on Garth Wood for December's fifth round knockout loss. Mundine claims that he wasn't mentally prepared and underestimated his inexperienced opponent. Mundine is planning to return by the summer and wants Wood as the first fight back.
Anthony Mundine (40-4, 24KOs), 35-years-old, wants to continue his goal of winning a title at junior middleweight. He wants to continue his mission of becoming the first man to win three divisional titles going backwards. After dropping from super middleweight, and then to middleweight, he had two bouts at junior middleweight before moving back to middleweight in December when he was knocked out by Garth Wood.
According to a report in the Manchester Evening News, unbeaten lightweight John Murray (30-0, 18KOs) is ready to face Amir Khan (24-1, 17KOs) for the WBA junior welterweight title on April 16 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Roberto Diaz, matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions, told the paper that Murray is ready and willing to fight. Golden Boy's CEO Richard Schaefer has told Khan's management and waits for an answer on the fight.
According to a report in Daily Express, Sky Sports would like to put together a pay-per-view doubleheader on May 21 with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, and WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch, at either Wembley Arena or the O2 Arena.
According to Detroit's Free Press, junior welterweight Tim Coleman has withdrawn from his fight against Vernon Paris, which is scheduled to take place on the Tim Bradley-Devon Alexander undercard on January 29 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. Coleman (18-1-1, 5 KOs) dislocated his shoulder in training. A replacement opponent is being sought for Paris (23-0, 14 KOs)
According to a report by Telegraph Sport, unbeaten 6ft 9in Tyson Fury (13-0, 9KOs) will face the most experienced opponent of his career when he takes on former heavyweight title challenger Francois Botha (47-5-3, 28KOs) in a ten round special attraction on February 19 at the Wembley Arena. Botha has been inactive since last April's knockout loss to Evander Holyfield in eight rounds. He won the IBF heavyweight title in 1995 by beating Axel Schulz, but he tested positive for steroids shortly after the fight and was stripped of the title.
Trainer Emanuel Steward believes that WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto will stop Ricardo Mayorga on March 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and then move on to avenge his two defeats to Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao. If Cotto beats Mayorga, a rematch with Margarito has already been scheduled for June. A rematch with Pacquiao is possible for the fall but far from a set option. Margarito stopped Cotto in eleven rounds in 2008, while Pacquiao knocked Cotto out in twelve rounds in 2009.
European junior welterweight champion Paul McCloskey is still optimistic that a deal will reached for a fight with WBA champion Amir Khan on April 16 in Manchester. Talks fell apart a few days ago after McCloskey's promoter, Barry Hearn, called Khan's initial offer "a joke." They sides have since continued to negotiate the financial terms, although other names are also being considered to fight Khan.
European junior welterweight champion Paul McCloskey is still being considered to face WBA champ Amir Khan on April 16 in England. His managerial advisor and father-in-law, Francie McNicholl and Matchroom Promotions are still talking to Khan and Golden Boy Promotions. The two sides are far apart on the money, said Matchroom Promotions head Barry Hearn. He called Khan's offer "a joke."