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Stevenson's Goal is To Fight Kovalev, Says Michel

Steve Kim

•Nov 10, 2014

The current plan for WBC light heavyweight titlist Adonis Stevenson (24-1, 20KOs) is for him to face Dmitry Sukhotsky in Quebec City. Then on the docket for 2015 is for him to take on his mandatory challenger Jean Pascal in a Montreal showdown. Yvon Michel, the head of GYM (Groupe Yvon Michel) which promotes Stevenson confirmed: "We have reserved an April 4th date at the Bell Centre. If Pascal chooses otherwise, then the WBC will find another mandatory contender and we will probably fight another optional( defense)."

Iron Mike Productions Goes on Consecutive Weeks

Steve Kim

•Nov 10, 2014

On the next two Friday nights Iron Mike Productions will be staging fight cards. This week they are in Pittsburgh at the CONSOL Energy Center and then they make their way to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa on November 21st. According to their Vice President and matchmaker, Chris Middendorf, both events will be televised.

Rios-Alvarado III Still on Track For January, Says Arum

Steve Kim

•Nov 7, 2014

Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank, told BoxingScene.com that a third clash between Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios is still on track to happen in ''late January." This bout, that would be broadcast on HBO, will most likely take place on either "January 24th or the 31st." The plan was to have the rubber match between Rios (32-2-1, 23KOs) and Alvarado (34-3, 23KOs) on December 20th in Denver, Colorado. But with the past legal issues of Alvarado cropping up, the third go-around between the two was pushed back to early 2015.

Duva Says Hopkins-Kovalev Tickets a Hit With Fans

Steve Kim

•Nov 7, 2014

There is a palpable buzz this weekend surrounding the light heavyweight showdown between Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. It's been awhile since there's been a fight that has generated this much interest in this region. There was a time when it was a prime market for boxing but since the final ring days of Arturo Gatti and then the premature descent of Kelly Pavlik, it's been rather sluggish, to say the least.

Mikey Garcia's Return Eyed For Early '15, Says Arum

Steve Kim

•Nov 6, 2014

Undefeated Mikey Garcia (34-0, 28KOs) has been out of the ring since a January twelve round decision win over Juan Carlos Burgos. The 26-year-old fighter saw a potential HBO televised fight with Yuriorkis Gamboa fall through after Garcia was unable to reach a financial agreement with his promoter, Top Rank. Not long after that fight, Garcia proclaimed that his agreement with Top Rank had expired and pursued a legal suit to break his promotional contract.

Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas Coming in 2015?

Steve Kim

•Nov 6, 2014

WBA 'regular' super lightweight titlist, Jesse Vargas (25-0, 9KOs), takes on Antonio Demarco (31-3-1, 23KOs) as part of the HBO Pay-Per-View undercard in Macao that features Manny Pacquiao's welterweight bout against Chris Algieri. Word is that if Vargas comes out victorious, alongside 'the Pac Man', the two could meet next year.

Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez Discussions Begin

Steve Kim

•Nov 6, 2014

So how are negotiations proceeding between the camps of Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32KOs) and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (44-1-1, 31KOs), who are primed to hook up in a blockbuster pay-per-event in 2015? "It's very preliminary, now," said Eric Gomez, the matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions on Tuesday at the Conga Room at L.A. Live, which handles Alvarez.

Randy Caballero's First Title Defense Eyed For February

Steve Kim

•Nov 5, 2014

Late last month, Coachella's Randy Caballero (22-0, 13KOs) traveled over to Monte Carlo to capture the vacant IBF bantamweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over British veteran Stuart Hall. According to Robert Diaz, matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions, Caballero's first defense of the IBF title is being targeted for a date in February, before his hometown fans at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.

Omar Figueroa Expected To Re-Ink With Golden Boy

Steve Kim

•Nov 5, 2014

Robert Diaz, matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions, was asked about the contractual status of WBC lightweight titlist, Omar Figueroa, who on a September 'Golden Boy Live' telecast basically declared himself a free agent. “My contract with Golden Boy ended on (September 24th), so no we’re looking into that,” revealed Figueroa, who joined Golden Boy three years ago.

Bob Arum Reacts To Chavez Jr. Signing With Haymon

Steve Kim

•Nov 4, 2014

Late Monday night, news broke that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. had signed a contract with highly influential adviser, Al Haymon. The boxer confirmed the signing to Yahoo Sports. Currently, Chavez Jr. is locked in litigation with Top Rank, which has promoted him throughout his career. When asked his reaction to this latest development, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum calmly stated:

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Articles by Steve Kim: page 172

Stevenson's Goal is To Fight Kovalev, Says Michel

Iron Mike Productions Goes on Consecutive Weeks

Rios-Alvarado III Still on Track For January, Says Arum

Duva Says Hopkins-Kovalev Tickets a Hit With Fans

Mikey Garcia's Return Eyed For Early '15, Says Arum

Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas Coming in 2015?

Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez Discussions Begin

Randy Caballero's First Title Defense Eyed For February

Omar Figueroa Expected To Re-Ink With Golden Boy

Bob Arum Reacts To Chavez Jr. Signing With Haymon

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Articles by Steve Kim: page 172

Stevenson's Goal is To Fight Kovalev, Says Michel

Iron Mike Productions Goes on Consecutive Weeks

Rios-Alvarado III Still on Track For January, Says Arum

Duva Says Hopkins-Kovalev Tickets a Hit With Fans

Mikey Garcia's Return Eyed For Early '15, Says Arum

Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas Coming in 2015?

Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez Discussions Begin

Randy Caballero's First Title Defense Eyed For February

Omar Figueroa Expected To Re-Ink With Golden Boy

Bob Arum Reacts To Chavez Jr. Signing With Haymon

Carlos Adames wins a dud against Gerome Warburton

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso