Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.
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Q&A with Mark Johnson: There's life after jail for Mayweather
Mark Johnson: "I think Floyd Mayweather needs to say to himself, 'You know, I think that I can go in there and get this over with, come out and make the biggest fights possible,' you know? Whatever fights that may be."
On the Cusp: 10 fighters poised to make major breakthroughs in 2012
Who are the best young fighters in the world? THE RING Magazine gives you 10 talented prospects who are poised to make major breakthroughs this year.
Salido-Lopez II winner could meet Garcia
If all goes well in his next fight, Mikey Garcia could get his first title shot against the winner of the Orlando Salido-Juan Manuel Lopez rematch.
More Lem's latest: Williams-Ishida; Lara-Hearns; Russell Jr.
Paul Williams is scheduled to return to the ring against Japanese middleweight spoiler Nobuhiro Ishida in a Showtime-televised main event on Feb. 18.
Boxing late-bloomer Davis survives growing pains
Dyah Davis, the son of 1976 Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis Jr., started very late start in boxing but has advanced enough to have his ultimate goal in sight: a world title. Davis fights Alfonso Lopez on ESPN2 on Friday.
Lem's latest: Arum says Chavez Jr.'s in tough versus Rubio
Bob Arum believes that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has a dangerous defense of his WBC middleweight belt against hard-hitting veteran Marco Antonio Rubio on Feb. 4.
Ring Ratings Update: Caballero is back
Celestino Caballero worked his way into THE RING featherweight ratings with a one-sided decision over Satoshi Hosono on Saturday in Japan.
Pacquiao to have pick of four: Bradley, Cotto, Marquez or Peterson
Manny Pacquiao will be offered his choice of opponents between Tim Bradley, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Lamont Peterson on or after January 10 in his native Philippines.
Dawson's promoter to initiate negotiations for rematch with Hopkins
Chad Dawson's promoter, Gary Shaw, said that he expects to begin negotiations for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins this week.
Q&A with Barry Hunter: Peterson is ready for Pacquiao, Khan, whoever
Lamont Peterson's trainer, Barry Hunter, says Lamont Peterson is ready for any top fighter in the sport, including Manny Pacquiao.

