The result to Friday's Moscow bout between Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) and Jose Luis Castillo (66-13-1, 57 KOs) was never really in doubt from the moment the fight was signed. The only question seemed to be-- when, exactly, the shopworn 40-year-old Mexican would fall under the heavy pressure of "The Siberian Rocky." The answer to that question turned out to be "five … [Read more...]
Canelo Injured, Withdraws from Clottey Fight
Per Golden Boy Promotions Press Release: Los Angeles (October 6) - Due to a persistent ankle injury, Canelo Alvarez must withdraw from his December 6 bout. He thanks his fans for their support and looks forward to big things in 2015 on HBO. The December 6 bout with Joshua Clottey was to be Alvarez's first bout in a contract reportedly calling for nine fights over three years … [Read more...]
Frankie Gomez Stays Loyal to Golden Boy, Oscar De la Hoya
22-year-old unbeaten junior welterweight prospect, Frankie Gomez (18-0, 13 KOs) has renewed his promotional contract with Golden Boy-- a move that assumes an exaggerated level of importance as GBP president, Oscar De la Hoya, works to piece back together a stable ripped to shreds by an apparent collusion between former GBP CEO Richard Schaefer and powerful advisor, Al … [Read more...]
Stiverne-Wilder Deal Reached, December Date Scheduled
According to WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, the heavyweight title bout between champion Bermane Stiverne and top challenger Deontay Wilder will avoid the proposed October 1 purse bid because both sides have reached a financial agreement. "We have been informed that both Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions [representing Wilder] and Don King of Don King Productions … [Read more...]
GBP Slaughterhouse: Why Joshua Clottey?
Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran I understand that a promoter's job is to protect and market their fighter. It's even fair in this shady business, that a fighter gets cut some slack. B-level fighters deserve second chances as they're usually brought in for short money, in hostile conditions. But Joshua Clottey? No wonder why Canelo traded jerseys and took his ball home. Golden … [Read more...]