When it comes to heavyweights capable of challenging the Klitschko brothers, British contender Tyson Fury sees himself in very limited company.
Ruslan Provodnikov stopped David Torres in six rounds in the Friday Night Fights main event in Airway Heights, Wash., on Friday, but lightweights Ji-Hoon Kim and Yakubu Amidu stole the show with their 10-round slugfest, won by Kim.
Evander Holyfield could get a shot at his fifth title opposite Alexander Povetkin this December in Switzerland.
Evander Holyfield wants to defeat Francois Botha three days after his 49th birthday in October before taking on WBA beltholder Alexander Povetkin.
Undefeated heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin leap-frogged Tomasz Adamek to THE RING's No. 2 heavyweight ranking on the strength of his unanimous decision over Ruslan Chagaev on Saturday.
Heavyweight contenders Alexander Povetkin and Robert Helenius made big statements on Saturday night in Germany. Meanwhile, the Mayweathers' sad family rift was exposed for everyone to see on HBO's 24/7.
Teddy Atlas had 23 days to prepare Alexander Povetkin for Saturday's heavyweight title bout against Ruslan Chagaev.
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Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.
A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.
Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.
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.
Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.
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