2014 is three-quarters finished and, in many ways, it has been every bit as disappointing as 2013 was exhilarating. However, even though there are just about three months left in the year, hope is not lost for a year-saving finish. In the three months remaining of 2014 there are some key divisional bouts scheduled as well as some important developmental fights for young, … [Read more...]
Demetrius Andrade Moves to Showtime for Defense Against a Charlo
WBO junior middleweight champion, Demetrius Andrade (21-0, 14 KOs) has decided that the grass will be greener on the Showtime side of the Premium Channel War. Fighting his last two bouts on HBO, Andrade was reportedly pursuing a bigger, more lucrative deal than HBO was willing to offer, according to ESPN's Dan Rafael. After backing out of the idea of a move to … [Read more...]
Another Twist in WBO Middleweight Title Drama: Andy Lee Moves In
When Peter Quillin vacated his WBO middleweight title last month, he unwittingly created a back-and-forth drama that has media and fans struggling to keep track of what, exactly, is going on. First, The WBO ordered that No.1 contender, Matt Korobov, face no. 2 contender, Billy Joe Saunders for the vacant title. Clear enough, right? But then WBO junior middleweight … [Read more...]
Korobov-Saunders Back On, Andrade to Remain at 154
Three weeks ago, WBO junior middleweight champ Demetrius Andrade publicly stepped up to claim the right to face no. 1 contender Matt Korobov for the WBO middleweight belt recently vacated by Peter Quillin. The WBO almost immediately complied with Andrade's request and pushed no. 2 contender, the UK's Billy Joe Saunders to one side to accommodate the new match-up. However, … [Read more...]
Time Running Short On Canelo Alvarez
Although it’s still only mid-September, time is running out on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and his search for the perfect opponent for his December 6 return to the ring—especially if he wants to be in competition for the prestigious Fighter of the Year award. Having already beaten Alfredo Angulo and Erislandy Lara this year, Alvarez’s ideal third opponent of 2014 should be someone … [Read more...]