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Provodnikov KOs Torres, Kim outslugs Amidu on FNF

Friday, January 27, 2012 09:02 PM

Ruslan Provodnikov stopped David Torres in six rounds in the Friday Night Fights main event in Airway Heights, Wash., on Friday, but lightweights Ji-Hoon Kim and Yakubu Amidu stole the show with their 10-round slugfest, won by Kim.

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Lem's latest: Schaefer anticipated four-man tournament; Khan moves on?

Friday, January 27, 2012 04:46 PM

altRichard Schaefer says the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight is nearly two years away.

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Dirrell leaves Shaw, Haymon, forms own promotional team

Friday, January 27, 2012 03:16 PM

altAndre Dirrell: "This is big to be on your own and to be able to make your own decisions and to know that you've got the confidence of your own team."

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Q&A Marquez: "Maybe in the future, I will knock out Pacquiao"

Friday, January 27, 2012 12:46 PM

altJuan Manuel Marquez eyes a shot at his fourth belt over as many weight classes against Lamont Peterson, followed by a fourth shot at Manny Pacquiao.

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Best I've Faced: Gerry Penalosa

Friday, January 27, 2012 11:50 AM

Former junior bantamweight and bantamweight beltholder Gerry Penalosa fought 10 major titleholders during his excellent 21-year pro career. Who does the 40-year-old Filipino standout think were the best he faced?

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Martirosyan looking for a big fight

Friday, January 27, 2012 09:02 AM

altDepsite some early career momentum and an Olympic pedigree, junior middleweight Vanes Martirosyan finds himself struggling to land a meaningful fight.

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Dougie's Friday mailbag

Friday, January 27, 2012 12:59 AM

Readers comment on the recent Gym Notes column on Andre Berto, the proposed alternative fights to a Mayweather-Pacquiao showdown, Roy Jones Jr.'s legacy, and much more in this week's Friday mailbag.  

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Big opportunities await Melindo with victory over Esquer

Thursday, January 26, 2012 07:17 PM

Milan Melindo, THE RING's No. 4-rated flyweight, is more brash than most Filipino fighters but so far the undefeated 23-year-old contender has been able to back up his attitude. Melindo fights Juan Esquer in his native Philippines on Saturday.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao-Bradley, Marquez-Peterson broached; Cotto eyes Mayweather

Thursday, January 26, 2012 04:02 PM

altMiguel Cotto is game for a clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. if a rematch with Manny Pacquiao does not happen.

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Russell Jr. says hand injuries are behind him

Thursday, January 26, 2012 01:55 PM

altUndefeatd featherweight Gary Russell Jr., the 2011 Prospect of the Year according to many publications, says his chronically brittle hands will be "good to go" for his upcoming bout against Dat Nguyen.

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Flores happy to be out of ‘boxing limbo,’ fights Saturday

Thursday, January 26, 2012 01:48 PM

BJ Flores has received accolades for his boxing broadcast commentary work, but the 32-year-old cruiserweight veteran wants to remind everyone that he's still a fighter. Flores faces Hugo Pineda in Springfield, Mo., on Saturday. 

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Arum considering 4-man tournament for Pacquiao

Thursday, January 26, 2012 09:43 AM

altBob Arum still insists that Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao is a priority for November, but he's come up with a contingency plan that would pit the winners of Pacquiao-Bradley and Marquez-Peterson against each other in the fall.

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The Ring Ratings

Middleweight

Limit: 160 pounds
  1. CHAMPION: Sergio Martinez

    Record: 48-2-2 (27 KOs)

  1. Daniel Geale

    Record: 26-1-0 (15 KOs)

  2. Felix Sturm

    Record: 36-2-2 (15 KOs)

  3. Matthew Macklin

    Record: 28-3-0 (19 KOs)

  4. Grzegorz Proksa

    Record: 26-0-0 (19 KOs)

  5. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

    Record: 44-0-1 (31 KOs)

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The Rumor Mill

Frankie Gomez jailed?

Frankie Gomez is being held in L.A. County jail after being arrested Wednesday morning.  

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Arreola vs. Molina being considered

Chris Arreola could face Eric Molina on Feb. 18.

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Froch says no to Cleverly fight?

Carl Froch has snubbed an offer to face Nathan Cleverly, according to Cleverly's promoter.

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Khan to return in April or May?

Amir Khan is hoping to face Lamont Peterson in a return bout in April or May.

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Cotto-Alvarez being negotiated?

Junior middleweight beltholders Miguel Cotto and Saul Alvarez could be on a collision course.

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