Carlos Molina

Surgery on Monday successfully repaired two tears in James Kirkland's right shoulder; Saul Alvarez will return to the ring on Sept. 15 against an opponent to be determined -- a rematch if Shane Mosley should win on May 5.

Following his controversial DQ victory over Carlos Molina, junior middleweight James Kirkland will undergo surgery on Monday to repair two tears in his right shoulder.

Carlos Molina's attorney has filed an appeal with the Texas commission seeking to overturn last Saturday's HBO-televised disqualification loss to James Kirkland.

Carlos Molina's loss to James Kirkland marks the second controversial verdict in Texas that a fighter affiliated with attorney/promoter Leon Margules has received.

Carlos Molina is understandably frustrated after a solid performance against James Kirkland on Saturday turned into a controversial disqualification loss, but he's trying to stay focused on the future.

James Kirkland says that Saturday night's fight with Carlos Molina will be exciting, as are most of his fights.

Junior middleweight contender Carlos Molina: "Hopefully, after I beat James Kirkland, then I will get the full credit that I deserve."

Erik Morales will defend his WBC belt against Danny Garcia likely in February or March.

Erik Morales has pulled out of the scheduled defense of his WBC junior welterweight title belt against Danny Garcia due to gall bladder surgery.

Erik Morales' gall bladder surgery could jeopardize his Jan. 28 title defense against Danny Garcia. 

A double-header featuring Erik Morales against Danny Garcia, and James Kirkland opposite Carlos Molina could happen on HBO on Jan. 28.

Lightweight prospects Luis Ramos Jr. and Carlos Molina will be in action on the undercard of the Aug. 13 Joseph Agbeko-Abner Mares fight. Ramos fights David Rodela. Molina returns after an eight-month hiatus.