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Promoters: Kessler-Froch II is on

IBF super middleweight titleholder Carl Froch has struck a deal to face WBA interim beltholder Mikkel Kessler in a rematch. Kessler defeated Froch by unanimous decision in April of 2010.

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Lem's latest: Hopkins-Cloud; Froch mulls Kessler, Stevenson

While IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud could defend his belt against Bernard Hopkins on March 9, IBF super middleweight beltholder Carl Froch is weighing mandatory challenger Adonis Stevenson or WBA counterpart Mikkel Kessler.

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Lem's latest: Harrison aligns with Fried; Kindred wins Fleischer award

Unbeaten welterweight Dusty Harrison has entered into an agreement with Washington-based attorney Jeff Fried to handle his budding career.

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Kessler-Froch II may be close

Three-time titlewinners Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch could fight again this spring.

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Hall of Famer Johnson 'regrets' arrest

Hall of Famer Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one count of drug possession with intent to distribute. 

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Santa Cruz would face Moreno 'if the people want it'

IBF bantamweight titleholder Leo Santa Cruz aspires to the greatness of Mexican predecessors such as Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez and Oscar Larios.

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Lem's latest: Is Marquez on par with Chavez Sr.?

Does Juan Manuel Marquez rank with Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. among Mexico's all-time greats?

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Lem's latest: Trout delivers birthday gift for great grandmother

Austin Trout wished his 88-year-old great grandmother, Dorothy Johnson, "Happy birthday 'Nanna' Johnson," after Saturday night's unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cottto.

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Santa Cruz-Guevara on CBS, Angulo, Wilder, Khan on Showtime Dec. 15

IBF titleholder Leo Santa Cruz will headline a CBS show on Dec. 15 against Alberto Guevara in a clash of undefeated fighters.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao-Marquez sang 'La Bamba,' MP Promotions targets Mexicans

Manny Pacquiao and arch-rival Juan Manuel Marquez once sang "La Bamba" during a duet on Mexican television during the promotion leading up to their third fight.

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Martinez recovering from knee surgery

RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is recovering from knee surgery with an eye toward fighting on April 27 in his native Argentina.  

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Martinez has surgery, eyes April 27 return, then Chavez rematch

Sergio Martinez had surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right knee. THE RING middleweight champ wants to make a defense of his belts on April 27 and then face Julio Cesar Chavez in a rematch on Sept. 14.

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Hopkins eyes record against Cleverly, Shumenov or Cloud

Former RING light heavyweight and middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins is being targeted for a comeback on March 9 opposite 175-pound titleholders Nathan Cleverly, Beibut Shumenov or Tavoris Cloud.

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Mitchell: 'I'm a thug in the ring'

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell: "I'm very confident that I have the skills to be a problem for any heavyweight in the division right now."

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Q&A: Harrison avoids streets, draws local fans, national interest

Only a few years after being released from prison for armed robbery, Dusty Harrison's father and trainer, Buddy Harrison, started his son shadowboxing while he was still in diapers.

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Harrison stops Leal in third round, rises to 10-0

Washington, D.C., welterweight Dusty Harrison improved to 10-0 with Saturday night's third-round knockout over Nalo Leal following his seventh appearance at the Washington Convention Center.

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Froch: Mack could be last fight at home

IBF supermiddleweight titleholder Carl Froch is hopeful of avenging losses to Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler if he is victorious against Yusaf Mack on Nov. 17.

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Q&A: Leonard discusses child sex abuse, today's fighters

Sugar Ray Leonard on being sexually abused as a teenager: "It knocked me down, but it didn't knock me out."

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Arum, Peterson may attend 'Fight Night For Children'

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, IBF junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson, and former undisputed 140-pound champion Aaron Pryor are among those expected to attend Thursday's "Fight Night For Children" charity event at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.

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Buffer calls Steward 'an icon.'

Michael Buffer on Emanuel Steward: "As a fan and colleague, I mourn the loss of a legend... an icon. As a friend, I have lost a loved one and my heart is broken."

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Who wins Ward-Dawson? Ask the experts

Boxing insiders predict the outcome of super middleweight showdown between RING champion Andre Ward and RING light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson on Sept. 8.

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Lem's latest: Ward-Dawson, Alvarez-Lopez, George-Stevenson

Chad Dawson says he's a "better fighter than Andre Ward," whom he will meet in a clash of RING champions on Sept. 8.

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Jones-Kayode in the works

Roy Jones is talking to the manager of Lateef Kayode about a potential fall bout.

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Peterson's camp to contest positive drug test

Lamont Peterson's camp says that his medical records will clear his name in the wake of his positive drug tests, and that his status as the WBA's "champion in recess" allows room for the fighter to contend for the organization's belt.

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Johnson: 'I fought the best...I did it with class'

Former RING light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson spoke to RingTV.com about his announced retirement following Friday night's unanimous decision loss to Andrzej Fonfara.

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Lem's latest: Things get testy at Ward-Dawson press conference

The Oakland press conference for the Sept. 8 fight between super middleweight champion Andre Ward and light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson featured some early exchanges between the fighters' camps.

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Froch, Bute agree to rematch after interim bouts

IBF super middleweight titleholder Carl Froch will offer a rematch to Lucian Bute in March of next year. Froch stopped Bute in five rounds in May, winning his third 168-pound title in the process.

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Lem's latest: Did Pacquiao's marital woes affect Marquez fight?

Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, believes the fighter's marital troubles might have factored in to his sub-par performance against Juan Manuel Marquez in November.

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Bute or Froch? Can the experts pick a winner?

Saturday's super middleweight clash between IBF titleholder Lucian Bute and Carl Froch is a close call, as evidenced by the narrow selection of the winner by RingTV.com's expert voting panel.

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Dawson's trainer says Ward's in for a fight

Light heavyweight Chad Dawson is dropping in weight to challenge super middleweight Andre Ward in a clash of RING champions on Sept. 8. Dawson's trainer, John Scully, says Ward is in for a fight.

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Doctor: Peterson was treated for testosterone deficiency in November

Lamont Peterson was injected with testosterone before his title fight with Amir Khan because his levels were abnormally low, according to the physician who treated him.

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Peterson's camp: testosterone was 'justified, strictly medical'

Lamont Peterson has admitted to taking a banned substance but claims it was for medical reasons and had nothing to do with the outcome of his first fight against Amir Khan, which he won last December.

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Peterson tests positive for banned substance

IBF and WBA junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson has tested positive for a banned substance in advance of his rematch with Amir Khan on May 19.

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Lem's latest: Dawson, Hopkins bury the hatchet with class

Newly-crowned RING and WBC light heavyweight champion, Chad Dawson and dethroned Bernard Hopkins demonstrated respect for each other after Saturday night's grueling affair.

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Bute readies for Froch fight by creating hostile atmosphere

IBF super middleweight titleholder Lucian Bute is preparing for the animosity he will face from the crowd in Nottingham, England, when he takes on Carl Froch at Capital FM Arena on May 26.

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Bute-Froch to air on Epix

The anticipated super middleweight showdown between IBF titleholder Lucian Bute and former two-time WBC beltholder Carl Froch on May 26 in Nottingham, England, will air exclusively on EPIX in the U.S.

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Lem's latest: Maidana, Alexander rise to challenge; Broner-Perez heats up

Marcos Maidana on Devon Alexander: "Sooner or later, I will catch him. And once I catch him, I will knock him down."

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Froch not a fan of Ali, Robinson, says Kessler overlooked Ward, disses Bute

Outspoken Carl Froch shares his thoughts on Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson, says Mikkel Kessler overlooked Andre Ward, and believes Lucian Bute is over-rated.

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Johnson: Pacquiao fights dead men

Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson says there is no comparison between himself and Manny Pacquiao.

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Hall electees Roach, Buffer, Johnson to be at Khan-Peterson

Recent Hall of Fame electees Freddie Roach, Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson and ring announcer Michael Buffer will be on hand for Saturday's Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson fight.

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Bute-Johnson kicks off Showtime's explosive run

Saturday night's super middleweight clash featuring IBF beltholder Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson kicks off a solid, year-ending run from Showtime.

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Friends become foes as Bute defends IBF belt against Johnson

Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson are both friends and familiar foes, having sparred for nearly 100 rounds two years ago in preparation for separate title bouts.

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Ward's trainer praises Hershman

Andre Ward's trainer, Virgil Hunter, applauds HBO-bound Ken Hershman for his efforts with the Showtime Super Six World Boxing Classic.

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"Too Sharp" Johnson: Boxing's first African American flyweight champ

Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson: "There was never any pressure being the only black guy anywhere near my weight class. I never ran from it. In fact, I embraced it."

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Buffer wins rumble with cancer, Hall of Fame consideration

Michael Buffer tried "Man your battle stations," and, "Fasten your seat belts," before settling on "Let's get ready to rumble!"

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New Hall of Fame ballot includes Hearns, "Too Sharp," Roach, Buffer

Five-division titlewinner Thomas Hearns, two- division beltwinner Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson and five-time Trainer of The Year Freddie Roach headline the 2012 International Hall of Fame ballot.

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Lem's latest: Cloud could defend IBF belt against Pascal on Dec. 17

Among Lem Satterfield's many notes: IBF beltholder Tavoris Cloud might defend his title against Jean Pascal after fighting on the Oct. 15 Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson card.

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Johnson: A deal to fight Bute on Nov. 5 has been finalized

Glen Johnson said a deal to challenge IBF super middleweight beltholder Lucian Bute on Nov. 5 in Canada has been finalized.

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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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