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Kiko Martinez Eyes Revenge, Aims For Frampton Rematch

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 24, 2013

Kiko Martinez (29-4, 21 KOs) was a decided underdog heading into his "Boxing After Dark" bout with Jhonatan Romero, but his will and non-stop pressure made it a career night. Now the holder of the IBF super bantamweight title, Martinez, who is advised by middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (no relation), is a key player in a hot 122-pound division. BoxingScene.com caught up with Martinez on his way to JFK airport in New York, where he was headed to catch a flight to his home country of Spain.

Daniel Geale: I Believe The Golovkin Fight Will Happen

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 16, 2013

Daniel Geale makes his HBO debut Saturday when he defends his IBF middleweight title against Darren Barker. Geale is the favorite and should he come out of the bout with the victory, he wants Gennady Golovkin next. “I believe that fight will take place, I’m not sure when, but there has been a bit of talk about it and if everything goes right, I’ll be happy with that,” Geale said. “But first thing’s fight, I gotta take care of Darren Barker and we know that one will be tough.” Geale is hoping the U.S. television exposure will increase his profile; he wants to showcase his skills against Barker, who challenged Sergio Martinez for the championship in 2011.

Zab Judah, Golden Boy Working Toward Promotional Deal

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 16, 2013

Zab Judah gave a spirited effort against Danny Garcia on a Golden Boy Promotions card in April. The fight might have paved the way for a new relationship. BoxingScene.com has been advised that Judah, along with his promotional firm Super Judah Promotions, is working toward a deal with Golden Boy to promote his next few fights, per a source familiar with the talks.

Kayode Eyes Fall Return, Still Planning Heavyweight Run

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 15, 2013

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - BoxingScene.com caught up with Lateef Kayode at the Wild Card Boxing Club on Wednesday after the former crusierweight contender sparred with a heavyweight Kayode estimated weighed "around 252 pounds." Kayode told BoxingScene.com that he indeed plans to move up to heavyweight for his next bout, which he hopes will take place in the fall. The 30-year-old from Nigeria looked far bigger; he says his weight is around 217, 218 pounds.

Rigondeaux's Manager: No Movement on HBO Fight

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 10, 2013

Guillermo Rigondeaux remains on the outside looking in in the wake of his dominant performance over Nonito Donaire in April. With the fall schedule quickly filling up, time is running out for Rigondeaux to garner a fall matchup on HBO. BoxingScene.com caught up with Rigondeaux's longtime manager Gary Hyde for an update on the situation. BoxingScene.com: How much of an injustice do you find it to be? Gary Hyde: I can't fathom how a fighter with the skill set, power and ring craft of Rigo is being victimized like this. The trouble with Rigo is he is just too good. In just his 12th professional fight he destroyed a pound-for-pound fighter and made him look ordinary. Rigondeaux exposed Donaire and is the only fighter to do this. The penalty for Rigo's destruction of a great is unspeakable.

Schaefer Says Mosley-Mundine is Close For November

Mike Coppinger

•Aug 9, 2013

BoxingScene.com has been advised by Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer that a junior middleweight match between Sugar Shane Mosley (47-8, 39KOs) and Anthony Mundine (44-5, 26KOs) is close for November in Australia. Schaefer says no contract is signed yet; Mundine's promoter still has to fulfill certain things to complete the deal. Mosley is coming off a win over Pablo Cesar Cano this summer. Mundine last fought in January, a decision loss to fellow Australian Daniel Geale.

Fortuna: I Want Yuriorkis Gamboa, I Can Knock Him Out!

Mike Coppinger

•Jul 29, 2013

Javier Fortuna faces the toughest test of his career Friday when he takes on 2004 Cuban Olympian Luis Franco at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla. Fighters usually toe the party line when asked whom they want to fight next, usually saying "I'm not looking past my opponent." But not Fortuna Fortuna (22-0, 16 KOs) told BoxingScene that after he's done with Franco (11-1, 7 KOs) on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights," he would like to fight another Cuban Olympian in his next bout. "I want (Yuriorkis) Gamboa," Fortuna said, "and I know can knock him out." BoxingScene has been advised that discussions for the fight have taken place, and that Gamboa's promoter, 50 Cent, is very interested.

Rigondeaux's Manager: Good Progress Made With HBO

Mike Coppinger

•Jul 21, 2013

Guillermo Rigondeaux has sat and waited for his next fight. According to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, HBO "threw up" every time the two-time Olympic gold medalist was mentioned for possible bouts on the network. But HBO's feelings might be changing. Rigondeaux' manager, Gary Hyde, tells BoxingScene that significant headway has been made toward securing a fall date for the undefeated Cuban. "Bob Arum said he has made good progress with HBO," Hyde said, "and he is confident he will have a date soon." Hyde said the date and opponent for Rigondeaux's proposed return is unknown at this juncture.

Vanes Hopes Andrade, Unlike Others, Comes To Fight

Mike Coppinger

•Jul 17, 2013

LOS ANGELES -- Vanes Martirosyan has fought on HBO twice, both times fighting southpaws counter-punchers. If a contract is finalized for Martirosyan to fight Demetrius Andrade, his third fight on HBO will be against a southpaw known for boxing rather than brawling. Martirosyan advised BoxingScene.com that a deal is close for a WBO junior middleweight title fight against Andrade on Nov. 23 in Macau, China on the HBO pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios. "I talked to (manager) Cameron (Dunkin) (on Saturday) and he told me Nov. 23 looks like it's going to be done, so as long as Andrade is man of his word, that's all that matters to me," Martirosyan said. "We'll do the contract and the paperwork later on. As far as what I've heard, it's 23rd of November."

Peter Quillin Back in October or November in Barclays

Mike Coppinger

•Jul 3, 2013

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer advised BoxingScene.com that middleweight beltholder Peter Quillin (29-0, 21KOs) will return in October or November at Barclays Center. Schaefer says he has narrowed Quillin's possible opponent down to two finalists, but wouldn't disclose their names in fear rival Top Rank would try to snatch one of the fighters up. BoxingScene.com's Mitch Abramson reported that Danny Jacobs is being discussed for a fall fight with "Kid Chocolate."

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Articles by Mike Coppinger: page 14

Kiko Martinez Eyes Revenge, Aims For Frampton Rematch

Daniel Geale: I Believe The Golovkin Fight Will Happen

Zab Judah, Golden Boy Working Toward Promotional Deal

Kayode Eyes Fall Return, Still Planning Heavyweight Run

Rigondeaux's Manager: No Movement on HBO Fight

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Fortuna: I Want Yuriorkis Gamboa, I Can Knock Him Out!

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Vanes Hopes Andrade, Unlike Others, Comes To Fight

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Articles by Mike Coppinger: page 14

Kiko Martinez Eyes Revenge, Aims For Frampton Rematch

Daniel Geale: I Believe The Golovkin Fight Will Happen

Zab Judah, Golden Boy Working Toward Promotional Deal

Kayode Eyes Fall Return, Still Planning Heavyweight Run

Rigondeaux's Manager: No Movement on HBO Fight

Schaefer Says Mosley-Mundine is Close For November

Fortuna: I Want Yuriorkis Gamboa, I Can Knock Him Out!

Rigondeaux's Manager: Good Progress Made With HBO

Vanes Hopes Andrade, Unlike Others, Comes To Fight

Peter Quillin Back in October or November in Barclays

Fast and furious: PBC keeping talent busy in new DAZN union

Devin Haney-Liam Paro official for Dec. 19 in San Francisco