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Lem's latest: Mares says Russell 'hasn't fought anybody'

Unbeaten three-division titlewinner Abner Mares on a potential matchup with prospect Gary Russell Jr.: "Whenever this fight with Gary Russell were to happen, we'll find out then if I'm tailor-made for him."

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Alexander receives splint on left hand

X-rays taken late Sunday night revealed a break in the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand of IBF welterweight beltholder IBF Devon Alexander, who suffered the injury during his win over Lee Purdy on Saturday night.

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Alexander to see hand specialist on Monday

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander broke his hand in the first round of Saturday night's seventh-round technical knockout victory over Lee Purdy.

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Matthysse ready for Peterson despite burglary, travel delay

Lucas Matthysse seems unconcerned about the burglary to his home in Argentina that delayed his trip to the U.S. until just a few days from his Saturday showdown with Lamont Peterson. With his punching power, maybe he doesn’t have to worry.

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Alexander to make 'statement' versus Purdy

IBF welterweight beltholder Devon Alexander said that he wants "to send a statement to everybody at 147" that he's "a force to be reckoned with" by defeating Lee Purdy on Saturday, perhaps by knockout.

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Matthysse vows to KO Peterson

Lucas Matthysse: "I'm not concerned about the judges against Lamont Peterson. Not at all, because, like I said before, I'm going to end the fight earlier. I'm coming in with the mentality to win by KO."

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IBF orders Alexander to face Bizier

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander has been ordered to make his next defense against unbeaten Kevin Bizier, whom he could face as part of the May 18 Peterson-Matthysse card on Showtime.

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Q&A Rigondeaux: The boos were for Donaire

Guillermo Rigondeaux on his fighting style: "I have to make a living, you know, for my family. There are going to be days when I go after it, and then there are going to be days where you box. I had everything under control throughout the fight."

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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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IBF: Alexander must defend against Brook, not Mayweather

Although unbeaten Floyd Mayweather has created a media firestorm by naming IBF beltholder Devon Alexander as the leading opponent to face him on May 4, Alexander's trainer says his fighter is focused on recovering from a biceps injury, and the IBF says it won't approve a defense against Mayweather.

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Trainer explains Alexander's 'freak' injury

The trainer of IBF welterweight beltholder Devon Alexander called the biceps injury that has forced the postponement of his Feb. 23 defense against Kell Brook "a freak incident."

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Alexander injured, Brook fight to be postponed

An apparent biceps injury to IBF welterweight beltholder Devon Alexander has forced the postponement of his defense against Kell Brook that was slated for Feb. 23, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

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Lem's latest: Arreola meets Stiverne; Banks wants the winner

Heavyweight contender Chris Arreola meets Bermane Stiverne in a March 9 eliminator bout for the right to face Vitali Klitschko.

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Lem's latest: Bika says 'This is my time to shine'

Having lost title bouts to Andre Ward, Lucian Bute and Joe Calzaghe, super middleweight contender Sakio Bika looks to cash in on a potential WBC title fight agianst Nikola Sjekloca on Feb. 16. 

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Lem's latest: HBO's Merchant to make last call with Donaire-Arce

HBO's exiting Larry Merchant: "I'm proud to be associated with so many talented people who made us into a groundbreaking network."

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Alexander's trainer: 'Khan can be next'

Amir Khan eyes the Devon Alexander-Kell Brook winner

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Cunningham: Alexander agrees to defend against Brook

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander will defend his belt against Kell Brook on Jan. 19 at a site to be determined.

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Trainer Cunningham touts Alexander's resume

Trainer Kevin Cunningham on Devon Alexander: "I'll be sitting down with Al [Haymon] to figure out what the next move is, but if we have to fight our mandatory, which is [Kell] Brook? No problem, and that's basically me letting the IBF know."

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Lem's latest: Roach touts trainer Brown

Trainer Eric Brown guided middleweight Peter Quillin to a title-winning decision over Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam before coaching WBA junior welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi to a split-decision over Pablo Cesar Cano.

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Experts: Can Alexander overcome KO King Bailey?

Former WBC/IBF junior welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander challenges knockout artist and current IBF welterweight beltholder Randall Bailey on Saturday night.

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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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Bailey: Alexander to get 'ass whooping'

Called an "old-assed fighter" by Devon Alexander's trainer, Kevin Cunningham, IBF welterweight titleholder Randall Bailey said Cunningham's "talking is going to end up in an ass whooping for" Alexander.

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Trainer: Alexander to give Bailey 'beating of his life'

Devon Alexander's trainer, Kevin Cunningham, called Randall Bailey's back injury "the lamest s--t I've ever heard."

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Alexander tells Bailey: 'Try to land' the right hand

Devon Alexander on Randall Bailey: "I'm a natural southpaw who thinks in the ring, so he's in for a rude awakening."

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Lem's latest: Bailey could defend against Alexander in September

Promoter Lou DiBella: "I don't care who you are, if Randall Bailey hits you on the button, you're going to be knocked out."

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Lem's latest: Martinez's promoter calls Chavez Jr. 'big challenge'

Can aging RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez stop young juggernaut Julio Cesar Chavez, the unbeaten WBC beltholder? The two are scheduled to meet in a pay-per-view showdown this fall.

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Bailey-Alexander possible for Aug. 25

Newly-crowned IBF welterweight titleholder Randall Bailey could face former junior welterweight beltholder Devon Alexander on Aug. 25 on Showtime

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Promoters, managers, trainers react to drug testing scandals

Eleven boxing insiders give their thoughts on Lamont Peterson's and Andre Berto's recent failed drug tests, which resulted in the cancellation of two high-profile rematches, and the sport's challenge of properly screening for performance enhancing substances.

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Malignaggi backs up his words, dominates Senchenko

Paulie Malignaggi on his knockout of Vyacheslav Senchenko: "Considering all of the pressure in this fight, and considering the circumstances surrounding this fight, you could make a case that this was my best and most complete performance."

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Lem's latest: HBO debuts "Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out" in April

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be profiled on HBO's "Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out" in April in advance of his May 5 showdown with Miguel Cotto.

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Lem's latest: Kayode targets Tarver; Berto prepping for Ortiz

Undefeated cruiserweight contender Lateef Kayode has his eyes, and his ire, focused on former light heeavyweight champ and fellow 200-pound contender Antonio Tarver.

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Q&A: Alexander recalls victory over Maidana

Devon Alexander is flying high after his dominant performance over heavy puncher Marcos Maidana on Saturday, but the new addition to the ranks of welterweight players still finds reason to criticize himself.

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Lem's latest: Bradley praises Alexander; Cunningham picks Bradley over Pacquiao

Tim Bradley's prediction that Devon Alexander would dominate Marcos Maidana turned out to be true, and now Alexander's trainer, Kevin Cunningham, is offering his own prediction: that Bradley will defeat Manny Pacquiao.

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Broner says beating Perez will be no "Problem"

Adrien Broner: "For Eloy Perez, this is the biggest night of his life. For me, this is just another night of boxing. For me, it's just the same s--t, different toilet."

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Boxing community reacts to Hopkins-Dawson being ruled a no-decision

While HBO's Larry Merchant was "shocked" by the California State Athletic Commision's ruling Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson a no-contest, ESPN's Dan Rafael called it "the right decision."

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Alexander-Maidana targeted for February

Devon Alexander's trainer said "fans can expect an all-out war" in a proposed bout with fellow junior welterweight contender Marcos Maidana.

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Alexander hears Obama speak, shakes his hand

Devon Alexander: "I still can't believe that I met President Barack Obama... I got to shake his hand. He looked me in the eye and said, 'Okay, nice to meet you son... do good.'"

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Arum: Chavez-Vera likely; Ward next?

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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