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Roach: Ariza's absence not a factor in Khan's KO loss to Garcia

Trainer Freddie Roach does not believe that Amir Khan's fourth-round knockout loss had anything to do with Khan's parting with strength and conditioning guru Alex Ariza, a former assistant to Roach.

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IBF review of Peterson's record may end Friday

On Friday, the IBF could render a decision whether or not to strip Lamont Peterson of the belt he won from Amir Khan in the wake of Peterson's positive drug test in March.

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Roach: On juggling Khan's future with Pacquiao, Chavez Jr.

Freddie Roach on his conversation with Amir Khan: "I had a very nice breakfast with Shah Khan and Amir. So we had a nice meeting yesterday, and no one talked about getting fired."

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Exclusive: Bradley discusses Pacquiao, Khan

Newly-crowned WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley says he's recovering from the foot injuries suffered during his upset of Manny Paquiao, and that he welcomes a rematch.

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IBF: Peterson is still champ pending review of medical records

The IBF still recognizes Lamont Peterson as its junior welterweight titleholder pending a review of his medical records in the wake of his positive drug test.

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Why not Malignaggi-Khan II in New York?

Could Amir Khan win a 147-pound rematch with Paulie Malignaggi, whom he knocked out in the 11th round as a 140-pounder?

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Broner: 'My IQ in the ring is equivalent to Einstein's'

Adrien Broner says upsets happen in boxing for two reasons: The losers are not him, and they are not Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Maidana-Soto Karass beefs up Alvarez-Lopez card

Marcos Maidana will compete in his second straight welterweight bout against Jesus Soto Karass on the undercard of a Showtime-televised main event featuring WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez.

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Bayless on Garcia's KO of Khan: 'Amir's legs were shot'

When he waved an end to the fight between Danny Garcia and Amir Khan in the fourth round on Saturday night, referee Kenny Bayless said "Amir just wasn't doing enough to protect himself."

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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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Schaefer says Khan's not done, critics "should get lost'

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has taken issue with the notion that Amir Khan has a "glass chin" and that the 25-year-old, two-division, former three-belt winner should retire in the wake of Saturday's fourth-round knockout loss to Danny Garcia.

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Lem's latest: EPIX to stream Haye-Chisora on Facebook

Saturday's EPIX-televised heavyweight clash between David Haye and Dereck Chisora will be streamed live on Facebook, the network has announced.

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Will Khan 'job' Garcia? Ask the experts

Amir Khan and Danny Garcia will compete for THE RING, IBF and WBA junior welterweight titles on Saturday night on HBO.

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WBA reinstates Khan as titleholder

Amir Khan has been re-instated as the WBA's junior welterweight titleholder heading into Saturday night's clash with WBC beltholder Danny Garcia.

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Mitchell, Russell, Broner-Escobedo winner eyed for fall card

Unbeaten southpaw featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. could be part of a triple-header that includes Seth Mitchell and the Adrien Broner-Vicente Escobedo winner in the fall.

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Peterson camp submits medical records to IBF

Representatives for IBF junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson have submitted his medical records to the IBF in dispute of the fighter's positive drug test for synthetic testosterone, which cancelled his rematch with Amir Khan. 

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Lem's latest: Garcia-Khan to be tested by USADA; Haymon signs Lopez

Danny Garcia and Amir Khan wll be subjected to random drug testing of blood and urine by the United States Anti-Doping Agency leading up to their July 14 fight, which currently is for the WBC and WBA titles.

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WBA strips Peterson of its 140-pound title

Lamont Peterson has been stripped of the WBA 140-pound title he won from Amir Khan as a result of his failed pre-fight drug test, according to Golden Boy Promotions' Richard Schaefer. The vacant belt will be on the line when Khan challenges WBC titleholder Danny Garcia on July 14.  

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Could Matthysse-Maidana happen?

The next fight for Lucas Matthysse could be a clash of hard-hitting Argentines with countryman Marcos Maidana.

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Q&A: Donaire commits to year-round random drug testing

WBO junior featherweight titleholder Nonito Donaire will pioneer a move for year-round, random drug testing of blood and urine to be conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

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E. Rodriguez: Lee will beat Chavez Jr.

Sparring partner Edwin Rodriguez believes that Andy Lee will out-box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in El Paso.

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Angel Garcia says son Danny will beat Khan

Trainer Angel Garcia on his son, Danny Garcia: "If Danny takes advantage of this opportunity and does his thing on July 14, then Amir Khan will be looking up at the lights."

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Khan-Garcia is headed for Las Vegas on July 14

Amir Khan will face WBC junior welterweight titleholder Danny Garcia at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on July 14

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Bradley's training camp notes for Pacquiao

Tim Bradley: "It feels great to get the fight with Manny Pacquiao. It’s going to feel even better when I beat him. You can take that to the bank." 

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Khan-Garcia, Mitchell-Banks double-header slated for July 14

Former IBF and WBA beltholder Amir Khan will face newly-crowned WBC junior welterweight titleholder Danny Garcia on July 14. 

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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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Roach stays with Chavez Jr., says Ariza's out

WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has split with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in advance of his June 16 defense against southpaw Andy Lee.

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Pacquiao-Bradley 24/7 debuts; Bradley's training notes

Tim Bradley on Manny Pacquiao: "This guy is beatable. I'm going to prove it to everybody." 

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Peterson's camp requests hearing with Nevada Commission

IBF and WBA junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson's camp has requested a June hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission to argue their case for being licensed.

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Lem's latest: Golden Boy eyes Alvarez-Williams, Marquez-Morales, Mitchell-Welliver

Could WBC 154-pound titleholder Saul Alvarez face former two-time welterweight beltholder Paul Williams, THE RING's No. 8-rated junior middleweight contender, on Sept. 15?

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Peterson-Khan ref Cooper defends actions

Referee Joe Cooper on December's controversial split-decision victory by Lamont Peterson over Amir Khan: "It came down to the judges...in actuality, I didn't have nothing to do with the fight at all."

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Khan-Garcia possible for July; Golden Boy seeks to have Khan's titles returned to him

WBC junior welterweight titleholder Danny Garcia could make the first defense of his belt against former IBF and WBA beltholder Amir Khan in July in what could become a unification bout if Khan's titles are reinstated in the wake of the Lamont Peterson controversy.

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Chavez to face Lee in June, Martinez in the fall

WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has agreed to defend his belt against RING champion Sergio Martinez should Chavez get beyond a June 16 defense against Andy Lee.

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IBF won't decide whether to strip Peterson until it sees medical records

The IBF will not decide whether to strip Lamont Peterson of his title until it reviews medical records. Also, the sanctioning body will not recognize Peterson-Amir Khan as Fight of the Year.

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Peterson-Khan to be among topics on Lampley's "Fight Game"

Lamont Peterson's positive drug test will be among the subjects addressed in the debut of Jim Lampley's "Fight Game" on HBO on Saturday night.

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With Peterson fight canceled, Khan eyes July

Amir Khan eyes return to the ring on July 7 or July 14 in the wake of his canceled return bout with Lamont Peterson.

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Peterson: "I did not take a performance enhancing drug"

"Don't be so quick to judge me. Let the facts come out first," says Lamont Peterson, who does not believe he should be stripped of the IBF and WBA junior welterweight belts he won from Amir Khan in December.

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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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Kizer: Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone

Lamont Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone. 

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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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Marquez-Judah possible for July 14

Former junior welterweight and welterweight beltholder Zab Judah could face four division titlewinner Juan Manuel Marquez on July 14.

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Peterson vows to defeat Khan more convincingly

Lamont Peterson on his upcoming rematch with Amir Khan: "If it comes down to a knockout, then I'll win by knockout. If it's a decision, then I'll be winning a decision. I just know that I'll control the figtht all the way."

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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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Malignaggi confident of victory against Senchenko

The deck is stacked against former beltholder Paulie Malignaggi -- bigger opponent, foreign soil -- but he's still convinced he'll beat WBA welterweight beltholder Vyacheslav Senchenko in Ukraine on Sunday. 

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Can Malignaggi defeat Senchenko in Ukraine? Ask the experts

Former titleholder Paulie Malignaggi is confident that he can defeat Ukrainian WBA welterweight beltholder Vyacheslav Senchenko on his home turf. Does the champion have the skills to wipe the smile from "The Magic Man's" face?

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Bute-Froch to air live on Sky Sports

IBF super middleweight beltholder Lucian Bute's title defense against Carl Froch in the challenger's hometown of Nottingham, England, will air live on Sky Sports on May 26.

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Muscular "Mayhem" Mitchell's open workout prior to Witherspoon fight

American heavyweight title hopeful, Seth Mitchell, held an open workout on Wednesday in Clinton, Md., in advance of his clash with Chazz Witherspoon on April 28.

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Arum: Marquez may get Alvarado, Gesta or Rios on July 14

Juan Manuel Marquez could defend his WBO interim junior welterweight belt opposite Mike Alvarado, Mercito Gesta or Brandon Rios at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on July 14, according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

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Peterson, Khan support random drug testing for boxing

Lamont Peterson on Olympic style drug testing: "Make it mandatory. Eventually, I think that it should be mandatory for every championship fight. I'm trying to be part of the movement to get that done."

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