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C. Molina dreams of big fights with Alvarez, Cotto

Junior middleweight contender Carlos Molina on WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez: "When he's challenging guys that I've already fought like Kermit Cintron and James Kirkland, it makes you feel like, 'Wait a second, if they deserve a shot, then I deserve a shot also.'"

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Lem's latest: De La Hoya says Wilder's ready for the big stage

Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: "It's time to take him to the big stage -- the HBOs and the Showtimes. It's time to unleash Deontay Wilder."

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Breaking news: Angulo has been released from detention center

Junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo has been released from the El Centro Detention Center.

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Lem's latest: HBO debuts 24/7 on Chavez Jr.-Martinez

HBO's 24/7 series will debut on Sept. 1 and will detail the events leading up to the Sept. 15 clash between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

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Q&A: Lopez set to "shock everyone" against Alvarez

Josesito Lopez on Saul "Canelo" Alvarez: "On paper, this looks like it's going to be a walk in the park for Canelo. But if you've seen me fight, and you know the training that I go through for a fight like this -- especially one of this magnitude -- then you'll know that Canelo is in for a fight."

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Alvarez-Lopez, Gonzalez-Ponce de Leon fight on Showtime on Sept. 15

Unbeaten junior middleweight beltholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will defend his WBC crown against Josesito Lopez on a Showtime broadcast from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sept. 15.

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Q&A: Martirosyan's '100 percent' ready for Lara after Davis

Unbeaten Vanes Martirosyan says he's all-in for a potential WBC eliminator bout with southpaw Erislandy Lara should he defeat Ryan Davis on Saturday night.

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WBC mandates Lara-Martirosyan for the right to face Alvarez

WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez could eventually face the winner of an organization-mandated division eliminator between Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan.

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De La Hoya eyes 154-pound tourney

Oscar De La Hoya has expressed some early thoughts on conducting a junior middleweight tournament.

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Lem's latest: C. Molina wants Alvarez

Junior middleweight contender Carlos Molina says that a clash with WBC 154-pound titleholder Saul Alvarez 'would be like a Mexican civil war.'

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Dunkin signs Vlasov

Russian super middleweight Maxim Vlasov is 23-1, with 12 knockouts

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What's next for Alvarez?

The next opponent for WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez could be named as early as Wednesday, according to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. 

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Jailed Angulo eyes resolution of 'immigration matters'

Junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo is being held in the El Centro Detention Center while awaiting a decision about his U.S. visa.

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Kirkland: 'If I'm going to fight with one arm, then pay me'

Calling an initial offer "an insult," James Kirkland said he asked for a $2.5 million purse to face WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez with an injured right shoulder.

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Kirkland pulls out of Alvarez fight

Southpaw junior middleweight James Kirkland will not sign to fight WBC titleholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, citing recovery from shoulder surgery in March. 

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Alvarez-Kirkland is 'done' for Sept. 15

Southpaw James Kirkland has agreed to challenge WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez on Sept. 15 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Williams: 'If I can't walk then I'll be on the boat fishing'

Paul Williams: "They told me there is a very slight chance of walking because the spine was, like, crushed or whatever...but as far as me walking and all of that, it's all on me. I'm going to be walking. I know that. That's how I feel."

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Kirkland's back in focus for Alvarez as replacement for Williams

Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland could replace injured Paul Williams as an opponent for WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez on Sept. 15.

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Q&A: 'No Doubt' Trout seeks clout against Rodriguez

Austin Trout: "I want to take the doubt out of people's hearts of what type of champion I am. I have no doubt that I'm where I'm supposed to be. I have no doubt that, after my fight against Delvin Rodriguez, that I'll be bigger than where I'm at now."

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Alvarez-Williams talks intensify

Paul Williams promoter, Dan Goossen, calls a potential clash with WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez "a great fight for the sport, and a great fight for both fighters."

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Lara in search of new opponent

Junior middleweight Erislandy Lara is in search of an opponent for his WBC eliminator bout.

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Q&A: Lara stops Hearns, calls out Martinez

Junior middleweight Erislandy Lara claims that he will fight anyone from 147-to-160 pounds, including RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

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Kirkland wants Alvarez, Bundrage after arm heals

James Kirkland wants a title shot against IBF junior middleweight beltholder Cornelius Bundrage or WBC holder Saul Alvarez once he has completed the rehabilitation of his right shoulder. 

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Alvarez-Kirkland eyed for September

Saul Alvarez-James Kirkland is being considered for September if Alvarez defeats Shane Mosley on May 5.

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Lem's latest: Kirkland's surgery; Alvarez's plans after Mosley

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.

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Chavez Jr. sets course toward Martinez

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could face RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez later this year.

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Kirkland to have shoulder surgery on Monday

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.

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Molina's camp appeals to Texas commission over loss to Kirkland

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.

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Q&A: Roach discusses Pacquiao, Khan, Chavez Jr., drug testing

Freddie Roach spoke to RingTV.com regarding Manny Pacquiao's recent developments, as well as drug-testing issues surrounding Amir Khan and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's next move.

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Lem's latest: Margules' bad streak in Texas continues with Molina

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.

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Q&A: Molina falls short versus Kirkland as tough-luck career continues

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.

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Lem's latest: Kirkland expects an action-packed fight with Molina

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

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Lem's latest: Ishida eyes upset of Williams; Cloud looks to KO Campillo

Nobuhiro Ishida looks to shock the world again by defeating Paul Williams on Feb. 18, while Williams is eager to make the most of his long-awaited return to the ring.

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Q&A: Kirkland dicusses his chin, his future, Alvarez

James Kirkland: "Do I have a chin? Well, I've got all of these wins and one loss. You do the math."

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Molina seeks validation against Kirkland

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

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When it comes to jail, Kirkland's been where Mayweather's going

James Kirkland: "I think that this is going to be a learning experience for Floyd Mayweather. Jail can make you a better person. But crime don't pay."

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Morales-Garcia, Kirkland-Molina card officially canceled

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

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Morales withdraws from Garcia bout after surgery

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

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Readers vote opener of Kirkland-Angulo "Round of the Year" for 2011

Fans voted the breathtaking first round of James Kirkland's brutal sixth-round TKO of Alfredo Angulo, which took place on Nov. 5 in Cancun, Mexico, to be the "Round of the Year" in RingTV.com's 2011 readers' choice award polls.

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Morales gets surgery in advance of Garcia fight

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

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Morales-Garcia, Kirkland-Molina double-header aimed for HBO, Jan. 28

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

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Cotto finally puts 2008 in the past

Miguel Cotto savors the taste of long-denied revenge, while Antonio Margarito insists that his chance to prevail was cut short.

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Kirkland targeted for Feb. 18 on HBO

Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland could return on Feb. 18 on HBO.

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Bundrage-Kirkland being considered

James Kirkland has several options being considered, including a shot at IBF beltholder Cornelius Bundrage.

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Lem's latest: Schaefer mulls Mayweather-Pacquiao, Chavez Jr.-Alvarez, Kirkland's future

Richard Schaefer will pursue bouts between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao and Saul Alvarez versus Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Kirkland stops Angulo in a war that exceeds expectations

James Kirkland's thrilling sixth-round stoppage of Alfredo Angulo in Cancun, Mexico on Saturday exceeded high expectation for action and gave fight fans a leading candidate for Fight of the Year.

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Donaire-Narvaez early results: Gonzalez decisions Rivera

Jonathan Gonzalez remained unbeaten in six bouts with a unanimous decision over Jose Rivera on the Nonito Donaire-Omar Narvaez undercard.

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Hard-hitting junior middleweights Angulo, Kirkland meet on Nov. 5

A match-up between Alfredo Angulo and James Kirkland is set for Nov. 5 in Mexico, with Peter Quillin-Craig McEwan as the opening bout.

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Lem's latest: Angulo-Kirkland, Linares-DeMarco, Collazo, Broner

Richard Schaefer on Alfredo Angulo-James Kirkland: "Based on the conversations, it looks like the fight is done."

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Angulo-Kirkland on HBO?

Angulo-Kirkland is in play for Nov. 5 on HBO

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