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Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is taking somewhat of a stay-busy fight, as he will face lightly-regarded Darren Barker on Oct. 1 in Atlantic City.

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Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is taking somewhat of a stay-busy fight, as he will face lightly-regarded Darren Barker on Oct. 1 in Atlantic City.

Philadelphia cruiserweight Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson will meet Canadian Troy Ross in an IBF Final Eliminator this fall, the winner to face No. 1 cruiserweight in the world Steve Cunningham.

Sources have advised BoxingScene.com that the reason featherweight contender Matt Remillard was scratched from his scheduled appearance on last Saturday's "Top Rank Live" card from Atlantic City is due to the Connecticut native's impending imprisonment, stemming from multiple criminal charges this past January.

By Mike Coppinger - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- In the main event of Top Rank Live (Fox Sports Net) from Bally's Atlantic City, Alejandro Lopez (22-2, 7 KOs) upset previously-undefeated Teon “The Technician” Kennedy (17-1-1, 7 Kos) via 12 round unanimous decision in a junior featherweight contest.

In the televised co-feature of Top Rank Live emanating from Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., Nazim Richardson's nephew and charge Karl Dargan (10-0, 5 KOs) stopped Juan Suazo (8-5-3, 5 KOs) in the sixth round of a lightweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- In the walk-out bout of the Top Rank Live card from Atlantic City, N.J., Pedro Martinez (6-4, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia, Pa. defeated Elvin Sanchez (4-2, 3 KOs) of Paterson, N.J. via unanimous decision in a four round cruiserweight contest.

BoxingScene.com has been advised by Gary Shaw Productions matchmaker John Benati that a Sept. 30 ShoBox card has been set, headlined by the junior welterweight eliminator between Ajose Olusegun and Ali Chebah, emanating from the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif.

BoxingScene.com has been advised by Golden Boy COO David Itskowitch and CEO Richard Schaefer that undefeated junior lightweight Adrien Broner will stay sharp ahead of a pivotal fall bout with RING No. 2 and WBO titlist Ricky Burns. Broner's return is "targeted" for Friday, Sept. 16 against an opponent to be determined.

BoxingScene.com has been advised by Gary Shaw Productions matchmaker John Benati that a Sept. 9 ShoBox card has been set, headlined by a super bantamweight bout between Chris Avalos and Jhonatan Romero, to take place "possibly" in the state of Washington.

Brooklyn-based Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (17-0, 3 KOs) is adjusting in the ring after a seven-year hiatus due to a prison stint, stemming from charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Now, Bracero, 30, is two years into a plan to rejuvenate his once-promising career. So far, so good.