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Lightweight Bound Adrien Broner Stops Escobedo In Five

•Jul 21, 2012

By Jake Donovan - With everything that went wrong prior to the opening bell, Adrien Broner needed to deliver big time to take some of the heat off of him following a weekend filled with unprofessional antics that nearly saw his latest HBO appearance scratched from the program. The unbeaten rising star at least provided that much once the opening bell rang, having his way with Vicente Escobedo en route to a sixth round stoppage Saturday evening at the US Bank Arena in his Cincinnati hometown. A tactical battle threatened to break out early, with both fighters hesitant to press the action. Broner finally opened up in the second round, scoring with hooks and right hands upstairs.

Broner Misses Weight Again, Fight In Jeopardy

Jake Donovan

•Jul 21, 2012

By Jake Donovan - Tonight's HBO headlining bout between Adrien Broner and Vicente Escobedo at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati is once again in jeopardy of being canceled. Broner once again missed weight, this time at Saturday morning's weigh-in, where the maximum allowed limit was 140 lb as per the terms of 11th hour negotiations to save the fight. Broner (23-0, 19KO) came in at 143 lb, once again exceeded a contracted limit by at least three pounds. The unbeaten fighter was 133.5 lb at Friday's weigh-in for what was supposed to be a super featherweight title defense against Escobedo, who weighed in at the 130 lb. divisional limit.

Broner Loses Title At Scales; Belt On Line For Escobedo

Jake Donovan

•Jul 20, 2012

By Jake Donovan - Adrien Broner already declared during fight week that Saturday's showdown with Vicente Escobedo will be his last at 130 lb. The scales dictate that he has no choice but to make good on that promise. One promise Broner won't be able to keep is that he will leave the ring with his title still intact. The unbeaten super featherweight titlist was a whopping 3.5 lb over the divisional limit for Saturday's main event at the US Bank Arena in his Cincinnati hometown. Escobedo came in at exactly 130 lb. Whether or not he will still go through with the HBO-televised bout is not immediately known, as manager Rolando Arellano is furious over the defending titlist's disrespecting of the contracted terms of the fight. Broner has two hours to make weight, though most commissions disallow a fighter to attempt to shed off that much weight in such a short amount of time. Chances are that his title reign officially ends today, with the belt only to be at stake for Escobedo.

$100K ‘KO Of Night’ Bonus Offered on Knockout Kings

Jake Donovan

•Jul 18, 2012

Tuesday’s press conference in Los Angeles to formally announce the September 15 showdown between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Josetito Lopez was chock full of reveals. Three of the four televised slots have been filled. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced plans for live entertainment throughout fight week as well as major musical acts on the Friday and Sunday bookending the September 15 Showtime-televised card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Khan, Garcia Make Weight For 140 Lb. Grudge Match

Jake Donovan

•Jul 13, 2012

By Jake Donovan Amir Khan and Danny Garcia finally get to settle their differences in the ring. The pair of top super lightweight fighters both made weight for Saturday’s showdown at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Both fighters weighed in at 139 lb for their HBO-televised main event (Saturday 11PM ET).

Schaefer Not Bothered By Critics of Showtime Relationship

Rick Reeno

•Jul 12, 2012

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is not paying attention to the promoters, and the writers, who are criticizing his business relationship with Showtime. Schaefer is no stranger to being criticized over a business deal with a television network. When he made an output deal with HBO, under the reign of former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg - both Golden Boy and Greenburg were under heavy fire by other promoters and certain members of the press.

Deontay Wilder vs. Kelvin Price Set For 8/4 On Fox Sports

Jake Donovan

•Jul 3, 2012

By Jake Donovan - As the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing squad makes its final preparations before heading to London for the Summer Games, the lone medalist from the 2008 squad gears up for his stiffest challenge to date. Heavyweight prospect Wilder has agreed to terms for a showdown with Kelvin Price. The bout will take place on August 4 at the Mobile Civic Center's Expo Hall in Mobile, AL. Fox Sports will televise the battle of hulking unbeaten boxers.

Photos: Victor Ortiz, Josesito Lopez Tense Weigh-In

Jake Donovan

•Jun 22, 2012

By Jake Donovan - This weekend’s SHOWTIME-televised doubleheader is now set, as all four participants made weight for Saturday’s show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Local welterweights Victor Ortiz (146.5 lb) and Josesito Lopez (144.75) both came well within the limit for their 12-round bout, which headlines the card.

Top Rank: We Reserved Sept. 15 First, Not Golden Boy

Michael Marley

•Jun 18, 2012

The stakes are very high for September 15th in Las Vegas. With only two miles of driving distance between them, two high profile pay-per-views will go head to head. On one end, at the MGM Grand, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will defend his WBC junior middleweight title against former champion Victor Ortiz, provided he defeats Josesito Lopez this coming Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Golden Boy Promotions will stage the event and Showtime pay-per-view will carry it.

Merchant on Chavez-Martinez, Golden Boy-Top Rank

Chris Robinson

•Jun 18, 2012

Sitting ringside inside of the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas on Saturday night, HBO analyst Larry Merchant had a very intimate view of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s 7th round stoppage of Andy Lee. Defending his WBC middleweight belt successfully for the third time, Chavez showed a relentless aggression and a wicked body attack that will likely make him a handful for anyone at 160 pounds.