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Mayweather-Canelo 11-city press tour begins June 24

The press tour for the Sept. 14 Floyd Mayweather-Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Showtime PPV event that takes place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas begins on Monday, June 24, in New York City, and will include 11 cities and two countries. All 11 events will be open to the public.

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Dougie's Friday mailbag

Read on for fan opinions and questions about the Yuriorkis Gamboa-Darley Perez fight, Colombian boxers, mythical Super Six tournaments, plus more feedback on Mayweather-Canelo and Pacquiao-Rios, in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

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RingTV.com poll: Fans not sure of Canelo's chances

While not counting Saul "Canelo" Alvarez out, many fans are unsure if the 22-year-old junior middleweight champ is ready to topple future hall-of-famer Floyd Mayweather when they meet on Sept. 14, according to a recent RingTV.com poll.

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Leonard talks about catchweights, Mayweather-Canelo

Sugar Ray Leonard, who fought Donny Lalonde at a catchweight, talks about the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez fight and catchweight, adding "If there is any opportunity to beat Mayweather, it's now."

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Dougie's Monday mailbag

Fans continue to give their feedback on the making of the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez fight in this week's Monday mailabg. Some are excited about the Sept. 14 event; some aren't, but everyone has an opinion on it -- and so does Dougie.

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Dougie's Friday mailbag

Fans give their two cents on the Floyd Mayweather-Saul Alvarez showdown, the 152-pound catchweight, and Carl Froch's pound-for-pound rating (or lack of in THE RING), plus lots of mythical matchups, in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

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Mayweather-Alvarez is set for Sept. 14

Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather will face THE RING junior middleweight champ Saul Alvarez on Sept. 14 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer confirmed to RingTV.com.

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Devon Alexander: "I beat Matthysse at 60%"

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander spoke to the media after stopping Lee Purdy in the co-feature to the Lamont Peterson-Lucas Matthysse fight. "I feel I'm one of the best at 147," said Alexander, who talked about future bouts with Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather.

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Dougie's Monday Matthysse mailbag

Fans had lots of feedback on Lucas Matthysse's impressive third-round stoppage of Lamont Peterson and plenty of opinions on a potential showdown with Danny Garcia, as well as other fights, including the Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler rematch, in this week's Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

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Dougie's very late Friday mailbag

Read on for fans' thoughts on Saturday's excellent 140-pound (OK, 141-pound) showdown between Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse in this very late edition of Dougie's Friday mailbag. (He's really sorry about that, but still, enjoy!)

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Mosley not feeling his age going into Cano fight

Shane Mosley hasn’t scored a victory since January 2009 but the 41-year-old veteran is confident he’ll get back to his winning ways against 18-years-younger Pablo Cesar Cano in a Fox Deportes-televised welterweight bout on Saturday in Cancun, Mexico.

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Dougie's Monday mailbag

Fans give their two cents on the Lucas Matthysse-Lamont Peterson fight, Ricky Burns' unexpected struggle with Jose Gonzalez, Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto's legacies, and much more in this week's Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

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Referee Mora rises from career low

"I really felt like there was a death...I knew that I had made a horrible call in the 11th round," Nevada referee Russell Mora told RingTV.com of his failure to penalize Abner Mares for clear low blows in the first Joseph Agbeko fight.

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Dougie's Friday mailbag

Hardcore fans and critics of Floyd Mayweather give Dougie their two cents about the pound-for-pound king and future hall of famer, while other readers focus on upcoming bouts and present mythical matchups, in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

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Peterson's trainer: Beating Matthysse could mean Mayweather

Lamont Peterson's trainer believes that a victory over Lucas Matthysse could "put him in the lotto for a fight with someone like Floyd Mayweather."

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Video: Floyd Mayweather post-fight presser - part two

Floyd Mayweather introduced Robert Guerrero during thier post-fight press conference, gave the challeger his due respect, and then spoke to the media about what it's like facing him in the ring, his training camp and growing his promotional company.

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Video: Floyd Mayweather post-fight presser

Floyd Mayweather answered the media's questions about his fight with Robert Guerrero during the post-fight presser to his Showtime PPV event. Mayweather talked about hurting his hand during the fight, facing Canelo Alvarez, and other subjects.

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Dougie's Monday Mayweather mailbag

Read on for all the fan feedback on Floyd Mayweather's masterful domination of Robert Guerrero, as well as questions and speculation about what might be next for the Pound-for-Pound king, that one Monday mailbag can hold (don't worry, there will be more in Friday's mailbag). Enjoy!

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Video: MAY DAY PPV post-fight wrap up

RingTV.com editor Doug Fischer gave his thoughts on the "MAY DAY" PPV event from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fischer was impressed with Floyd Mayweather and Abner Mares, both of whom exhibited elite form while defeating Robert Guerrero and Daniel Ponce de Leon.

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Photo gallery: Mayweather vs. Guerrero

The action from Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Robert Guerrero, as seen through the lens of RING photographer Naoki Fukuda.

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Mouth vs. mouth: Malignaggi-Broner begins

The vitriol was hot and heavy at Saturday morning’s press conference to officially announce the June 22 welterweight title match between Paulie Malignaggi and Adrien Broner.

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Photo gallery: Mayweather-Guerrero weigh-in

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Robert Guerrero on the scales in Las Vegas, plus undercard bouts Daniel Ponce de Leon-Abner Mares and Leo Santa Cruz-Alexander Munoz.

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Live video: Mayweather-Guerrero weigh-in


Watch the live stream of the Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero weigh-in today starting at 2:45 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the site of their Showtime Pay Per View showdown on Saturday.

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Dougie's Friday May Day mailbag

Fans give their various takes on tomorrow night’s big Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero showdown and present a number of fascinating mythical matchups for Dougie to dissect in this week’s Friday "May Day" mailbag. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Errol Spence Jr.

Welterweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. spoke to RingTV.com about his 2012 Olympic experience, his budding pro career, sparring with Floyd Mayweather, and the sparring rumor about (dropping or stopping) Adrien Broner. Spence fights Brandon Hoskins on Fox Sports Net on Friday.

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Mayweather plans UK visit, according to advisor

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming to Britain, according to his business advisor Leonard Ellerbe – firstly on a major promotional tour of the country, then, all being well, for a massive title fight.

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Mares faces biggest test versus Ponce de Leon

Abner Mares recognizes that fellow two-divsion beltholder and current WBC featherweight titleholder Daniel Ponce de Leon represents "stepping into a heavier weight class" and "going in against a heavy puncher."

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Dougie's Monday Mailbag

Fight fans from around the globe offer their feedback on this past Saturday's huge offering of major matchups, including RING champs Sergio Martinez's and Danny Garcia's tougher-than-expected title defenses, in this week's Monday mailbag.

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Guerrero worships God, not Mayweather

Robert Guerrero on Floyd Mayweather: "You've got a lot of people out there who think that Floyd is like a God. He's got everybody thinking that... nobody can beat him. But... being a big believer in God, there's a blueprint for everybody."

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Q&A: Zab Judah

Zab Judah has had many highs and lows during his 17-year career, but the 35-year-old veteran says the best is yet to come. Judah challenges RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Alvarez earns RING title, grudging respect by outboxing Trout

Saul Alvarez earned a little bit of respect among his many critics by boxing a smart fight en route to outpointing Austin Trout for THE RING magazine junior middleweight title in front of more than 39,000 fans on Saturday in San Antonio.

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Photo gallery: Floyd Mayweather workout

Floyd Mayweather working out at the media-packed Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas ahead of his May 4 fight against Robert Guerrero on Showtime pay-per-view.

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CBS' blowout Mayweather-Guerrero media coverage

CBS Sports Network is showcasing over 10 hours of coverage surrounding Floyd Mayweather's debut fight on Showtime PPV against Robert Guerrero on Saturday, May 4.

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Photo gallery: Robert Guerrero workout

The media turned out in force to watch Robert Guerrero work out in preparation for his May 4 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Floyd Mayweather to appear on REAL TALK

Floyd Mayweather, who defends his WBC welterweight title against Robert Guerrero on May 4, will be the subject of an upcoming episode of REAL TALK, so send your question now to dominicverdin66@gmail.com and the reigning pound-for-pound king might answer it on video.

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Lem's latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander hopes to remain on the May 18 Showtime doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City even though his original opponent Kell Brook has pulled out with an injury.

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Donaire-Rigondeaux mean mug during staredown

Nonito Donaire on his final press conference staredown with Guillermo Rigondeaux: "Today was my moral victory in terms of me being able to face off against him. I know that he felt my energy and that's why maybe he looked away from me."

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Q&A: Mares to 'please the crowd' vs. Ponce de Leon

Former WBC 122-pound titleholder Abner Mares on his upcoming fight with Daniel Ponce de Leon on the Mayweather-Guerrero card: "I'm taking this big step and I hope that we can steal the show that night."

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Q&A: Schaefer talks about new Monday boxing series on FS1

Richard Schaefer on Golden Boy Promotion's new deal with Fox Sports: "For Golden Boy, it is one of the most significant, if not, the most significant television deals we have ever put together."

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Alvarez won’t look past Trout

Saul Alvarez says he is firmly focused on Austin Trout, who he faces on April 20 for THE RING’s vacant 154-pound title. Many view Trout as Alvarez’s toughest foe to date but his trainer is confident of victory.

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Garcia 'ready to go' for Judah

Danny Garcia on Zab Judah's perceived advantage in the ring: "When you get hit, it don't matter how much experience you've got. If you can't take the punch, that's the only thing that matters."

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HBO severs ties with Golden Boy

HBO's Ken Hershman has severed ties with Golden Boy "to focus our efforts and resources on those strategic relationships where we better share common goals and business philosophies."

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Mayweather's mind tricks won't work, says Guerrero

Robert Guerrero knows that when one is facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. much of the battle will be fought mentally, and in his mind he has already won.

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Q&A: Larry Merchant

Larry Merchant spoke to Mark E. Ortega about his return as a TV commentator on the April 6 card in Macao, as well as his old pal Floyd Mayweather's move from HBO to Showtime.

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Ring Ratings Update: Mayweather-Guerrero for RING welterweight title

It was a very interesting fight week with stimulating discussions from the Ratings Panel, which resulted in movement in several divisions. The Panel’s input included their approval of the May 4 Floyd Mayweather-Roberto Guerrero welterweight fight being for the vacant RING 147-pound title.

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Mares-Ponce de Leon on Mayweather-Guerrero card

Mexico-born Abner Mares' challenge to Mexican featherweight beltholder Daniel Ponce de Leon has been added to the May 4 Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero pay-per-view undercard.

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Arum: Marquez's options include Bradley, Rios, Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez will consider a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao, and if not, the Mexican legend will look at bouts against unbeaten boxers Tim Bradley or Brandon Rios, according to Bob Arum.

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Malignaggi: Mayweather's move rivals that of Tyson

WBA welterweight beltholder Paulie Malignaggi looks forward to calling Floyd Mayweather's bout on Showtime Pay Per View, and would also welcome the opportunity to fight on his undercard. 

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Buffer to be profiled on HBO's debut of 'Cornered'

Ageless Hall of Fame ring announcer Michael Buffer will be profiled on HBO's debut series "Cornered" on March 5.

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Ringside photo: The Problem with Money

Photographer Naoki Fukuda took this shot of the dynamic duo seated together at ringside for the Cornelius Bundrage-Ishe Smith card in Detroit.

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Koncz: Door not closed on Mayweather-Pacquiao

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Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.

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Broner-Malignaggi press conference on Saturday

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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?

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