Amir Khan

altAmir Khan is the WBA junior welterweight titleholder.

Did Angel Garcia verbally low blow Morales at press conference?

Legendary Mexican champion Erik Morales heard Angel Garcia, the father and trainer of rival, Danny Garcia, question his heart, curse his mother and challenge his own father and trainer to a fight.

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Angel Garcia on Garcia-Morales: "I'm predicting five rounds"

Angel Garcia, the father and trainer of THE RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia, is predicting a short night on Saturday when his son faces living legend Erik Morales for the second time at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Who wins Garcia-Morales II? The experts weigh in

Can THE RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia repeat his victory over Mexican legend Erik Morales on Saturday?

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Lem's latest: Barclays Center continues Golden Boy's busy fall

Danny Garcia's Showtime-televsied junior welterweight championship defense against Erik Morales on Saturday at Brooklyn's Barclays Center kicks off a busy fall and winter schedule for Golden Boy Promotions. 

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Cano rises yet again, this time, against Malignaggi

For the second time in his career, Mexico City native Pablo Cesar Cano will be fighting on American soil and rising in weight for a title bout, this time, against WBA welterweight beltholder Paulie Malignaggi in Malignaggi's hometown of Brooklyn.

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'Magic Man' Malignaggi relishes Brooklyn homecoming

Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi: "It feels really good that things are turning around for me, and it feels really good that there's a lot of positive things going on for me inside of the ring and outside of the ring."

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Lem's latest: Non-New Yorkers Alexander, Bailey carry 'Brooklyn Pride'

Welterweight Devon Alexander says that his fists will do the talking against IBF titleholder Randall Bailey on Oct. 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Video: Danny and Angel Garcia Philadelphia media workout interviews

Junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia and his outspoken father-trainer Angel talked about the Oct. 20 rematch with Erik Morales, as well as a possible second fight with Amir Khan, with RingTV's Bill Emes at a recent media workout in Philadelphia.

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Pryor to Broner: Keep talking and winning

Of unbeaten lightweight Adrien Broner, hall-of-famer and fellow Cincinnati native Aaron Pryor says it's okay to be "a little bit cocky... but you gotta win."

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Can Golden Boy's Schaefer add Joshua to heavyweight stable?

Golden Boy Promotions would like to add British 2012 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Anthony Joshua to a stable that already boasts unbeaten American fighters Seth Mitchell and Deontay Wilder.

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Khan says Hunter's training style 'will work for me'

Amir Khan said he and trainer Virgil Hunter "discussed the fact that I am an offensive fighter, but now it is time to be a smart fighter, to win fights with my brain."

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Lem's latest: Malignaggi, Jacobs hold open workout

Welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi and middleweight contender Danny Jacobs will appear in separate fights at The Barclays Center in their native Brooklyn on Oct. 20.

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Can Molina upend Khan's quest for another title?

Former junior welterweight beltholder Amir Khan will attempt to end a two-bout losing streak against unbeaten prospect Carlos Molina on Dec. 15 in Los Angeles.

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Khan-Molina bound for L.A. Sports Arena

Amir Khan's first bout since his upset loss to Danny Garcia will be against Southern California-based  junior welterweight Carlos Molina on Dec. 15 in a Showtime-televised bout from the L.A. Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

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Broner: "It's so hard for us (African American fighters)" to get credit

Adrien Broner on his anticipated showdown with WBC lightweight titleholder Antonio DeMarco and his critics: "They will never give me the credit when it's due...even if I go in and I knock this guy out in the first round."

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Arum eyes Bradley-Peterson II

Bob Arum on a rematch between Tim Bradley and Lamont Peterson: "We've sent contracts out, but it's not a deal until it's a deal."

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Video: Alfredo Angulo, Virgil Hunter interviews

Junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo talks about his Nov. 10 comeback and new trainer Virgil Hunter with RingTV's Dominic Verdin, who also interviews Hunter about Angulo and the 2011 Trainer of the Year's expanding stable of fighters.

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Dougie's Monday mailbag

Fans give their opinions on super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez, welterweight standout Antonin Decarie, Amir Khan, the best matchups that can be made in every division, and much more in this week's Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

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Hunter to train Khan for December bout versus Molina on Showtime

Former IBF/WBA junior welterweight titleholder Amir Khan will return to the ring in December against California's Carlos Molina on Showtime under a new trainer in Virgil Hunter somewhere in the United States.

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Schaefer eyes Bundrage-Berto, Broner-DeMarco, Mares-Moreno, Cotto-Austin

Two-time welterweight titleholder Andre Berto could challenge IBF junior middleweight beltholder Cornelius Bundrage on Nov. 24, although he's been mentioned as a potential rival to WBO 147-pound titlewinner Tim Bradley on Dec. 15.

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Lem's latest: Roach mum on Mayweather-Pacquiao settlement

Freddie Roach on Manny Pacquiao's out-of-court settlement with the Mayewathers: "It's something I don't want to get in the middle of. That's between them." On Amir Khan: "You can't teach a good chin in boxing."

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Lem's latest: Arum on the Bradley sweepstakes

If Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has a definitive opponent lined up for undefeated WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley, he isn't saying so.

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Peterson-Judah in D.C. in November?

IBF junior welterweight Lamont Peterson aims to secure the first defense of his belt against southpaw Zab Judah.

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Lem's latest: It's Quillin-N'Jikam for WBO belt on Oct. 20

Unbeaten middleweight contender Peter Quillin will challenge undefeated WBO beltholder Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam, of France, on Oct. 20 at his hometown Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Lem's latest: Best KO on Alvarez-Lopez card gets $100,000

Birthday knockouts have become a tradition for WBC featherweight beltholder Jhonny Gonzalez, and this Sept. 15 -- Gonzalez's 31st birthday -- he'll be looking to collect a $100,000 bonus against Daniel Ponce de Leon.

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Berto licensed in California, Tarver appeal to be heard Oct. 8

Andre Berto has been licensed to fight by the California State Athletic Commission, which is awaiting an appeal hearing concerning a positive drug test by Antonio Tarver that is slated for Oct. 8.

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Q&A: Malignaggi can't wait for Barclays Center debut

Paulie Malignaggi: "When you're someone like me, and you're fighting out of Brooklyn, the only reason you dream of fighting out of Madison Square Garden is because there was never something like the Barclays Arena in Brooklyn to keep dreaming about."

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Mares-Moreno, Abril-Bogere, Russell, Olympians eyed for Oct. 13-14

WBC junior featherweight titleholder Abner Mares, lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and featherweight prosepct Gary Russell Jr. could be a part of a big weekend that includes 2012 Olympian pro debuts, Oct. 13-14, on Showtime and CBS.

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Exclusive Q&A: Peterson targets Judah, if not Marquez or Bradley

Lamont Peterson on his positive drug test and the IBF's decision to allow him to keep their title: "The IBF did the proper process and they did an excellent job. I feel like the IBF did the job and they cleared my name."

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Malignaggi won't allow Cano to 'climb the ladder'

WBA titleholder Paulie Malignaggi will be after his fourth straight victory as a welterweight when he meets Pablo Cesar Cano on Oct. 20 at The Barclays Center in Malignaggi's native Brooklyn.

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IBF won't strip Peterson, who must now face Judah

Lamont Peterson will be allowed to retain the IBF junior welterweight belt he won from Amir Khan last December, but he must make his first defense against former titleholder Zab Judah.

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Lem's latest: Dirrell eyes November debut under TMT Promotions

Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell anticipates being back in action in November under TMT Promotions, the company formed by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper 50 Cent.

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Malignaggi eyes Cano for Garcia-Morales II card on Oct. 20

WBA welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi expects to defend his belt against Pablo Cesar Cano on Oct. 20 at The Barclays Center in his native Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Donaire-Nishioka, Rios-Alvarado on Oct. 13 at Home Depot Center

WBO junior featherweight beltholder Nonito Donaire will defend his crown against former titleholder Toshiaki Nishioka on Oct. 13 at Home Depot Center. Brandon Rios makes his junior welterweight debut against Mike Alvarado on the undercard.

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Co-manager: Guerrero 'hates bullies'

Former featherweight and junior lightweight titleholder Robert Guerrero overcame the bullying and roughhouse tactics from Selcuk Aydin to win his welterweight debut and the WBC's interim belt last Saturday.

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Mitchell's manager charts heavyweight title path

Seth Mitchell's manager lays out a scenario under which he believes his fighter could be heavyweight titleholder by as early as this time next year. 

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Q&A Broner: 'This is just the beginning'

Adrien Broner: "The boxing fans of the world want to see knockouts, and they want to also see entertainment, and that's what I give them."

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Who wins Guerrero-Aydin? Ask the experts

Robert Guerrero is jumping two divisions to make his welterweight debut against rugged Selcuk Aydin.

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Olympians to turn pro in Las Vegas, Cotto, Khan to return

Former three-division beltholder Miguel Cotto is expected to return to the ring on Dec. 1 at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden.

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Garcia-Morales II, Malignaggi, Quillin eyed for Barclays Center

RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia will face Mexican four-division titlewinner Erik Morales in a rematch at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Oct. 20.

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Schaefer: 'Adrien Broner is a superstar'

Richard Schaefer: "Adrien Broner is obviously going to be one of the superstars in the sport of boxing."

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Roach: Ariza's absence not a factor in Khan's KO loss to Garcia

Trainer Freddie Roach does not believe that Amir Khan's fourth-round knockout loss had anything to do with Khan's parting with strength and conditioning guru Alex Ariza, a former assistant to Roach.

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IBF review of Peterson's record may end Friday

On Friday, the IBF could render a decision whether or not to strip Lamont Peterson of the belt he won from Amir Khan in the wake of Peterson's positive drug test in March.

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Roach: On juggling Khan's future with Pacquiao, Chavez Jr.

Freddie Roach on his conversation with Amir Khan: "I had a very nice breakfast with Shah Khan and Amir. So we had a nice meeting yesterday, and no one talked about getting fired."

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Exclusive: Bradley discusses Pacquiao, Khan

Newly-crowned WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley says he's recovering from the foot injuries suffered during his upset of Manny Paquiao, and that he welcomes a rematch.

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Why not Malignaggi-Khan II in New York?

Could Amir Khan win a 147-pound rematch with Paulie Malignaggi, whom he knocked out in the 11th round as a 140-pounder?

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Broner: 'My IQ in the ring is equivalent to Einstein's'

Adrien Broner says upsets happen in boxing for two reasons: The losers are not him, and they are not Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Maidana-Soto Karass beefs up Alvarez-Lopez card

Marcos Maidana will compete in his second straight welterweight bout against Jesus Soto Karass on the undercard of a Showtime-televised main event featuring WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez.

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Khan hits back at Froch and vows to bounce back

Amir Khan has come out fighting against the snipers and rejected the idea of retirement following his crushing fourth-round KO to new unified RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia.

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Bayless on Garcia's KO of Khan: 'Amir's legs were shot'

When he waved an end to the fight between Danny Garcia and Amir Khan in the fourth round on Saturday night, referee Kenny Bayless said "Amir just wasn't doing enough to protect himself."

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Broner-Malignaggi press conference on Saturday

A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.

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M. Garcia to return on June 15, Chavez Jr., July 13

Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.

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Marquez-Bradley on Sept. 14?

Juan Manuel Marquez told ESPN Deportes that he will fight Tim Bradley on Sept. 14. Promoter Bob Arum says "No comment" at this time regarding the fight.

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Alvarez-Trout, Mayweather-Guerrero cards

Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.

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Schaefer eyes 140-pound tourney

Richard Schaefer has proposed a junior welterweight unification tournament involving Danny Garcia, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson, Lucas Matthysse and Amir Khan.

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