Victor Ortiz

Junior welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse hopes to earn his third straight victory by knockout against former three-division beltholder Humberto Soto on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Victor Ortiz was in a good mood during a recent media day at his gym in Ventura, Calif., but the former WBC welterweight titleholder would not discuss his Sept. 15 showdown with Saul Alvarez. Ortiz is focused on Josesito Lopez, who he fights on June 23.

Tim Bradley's split-decision victory over Manny Pacquiao to take the WBO welterweight belt generated nearly $9 million at the gate.

All Access: Victor Ortiz, a documentary-style series that follows welterweight contender Victor Ortiz before his June 23 fight with Josesito Lopez, premieres on Showtime tonight (Wednesday, June 13) at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Josesito Lopez says he is motivated by the fact that Victor Ortiz has been named as the Sept. 15 opponent for WBC 154-pound titleholder Saul Alvarez in advance of his June 23 bout with Ortiz.

Nonito Donaire: "I wouldn't even mind finding somebody who tests positive and prove that my ability is better in a natural way -- regardless if he's on it -- and that I can still beat him."

Tough Southern California junior welterweight Josesito Lopez, who replaced Andre Berto agaisnt Victor Ortiz on June 23, might make for a better fight and better Los Angeles main event at Staples Center.

WBC featherweight beltholder Jhonny Gonzalez will pursue his 12th knockout and 13 straight wins against Daniel Ponce de Leon on Sept. 15.

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

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.

Victor Ortiz's manager, Rolando Arellano, says that despite the near-loss of another major fight, VADA is at the forefront of a positive step for boxing and that "everyone should be put on notice."

Josesito Lopez will step up to replace Andre Berto against Victor Ortiz on June 23 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, while heavyweight Chris Arreola will fight on the undercard.

Robert Garcia says he considers Victor Conte "a great person," adding, "if you're asking me, I would say that he's the last person that's going to try to do something illegal."

Robert Guerrero, who has been a world-ranked featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight, will try to earn a top-10 ranking in the 147-pound division against undefeated welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin on July 28.

"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.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his defensive style has always been a conscious choice, but if you think that means he doesn't know how to bang, think again.

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."

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his future: "I’m focused on my upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto on May 5, and once I beat him, I can then worry about what’s the next step in my career."

Former three-time welterweight beltholder Antonio Margarito will face Abel Perry on May 26 in Tucson Ariz.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was entertaining during a Tuesday workout at his Las Vegas-based gym in preparation for his May 5 clash with WBA 154-pound titleholder Miguel Cotto.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being profiled on HBO's "Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out" on Saturay night in advance of his May 5 showdown with Miguel Cotto.

Bernard Hopkins: "I believe I am the most underrated fighter who has walked on the planet earth. I believe that I'm the most underrated fighter that has ever laced a pair of gloves on."

Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto faced off in Los Angeles on Monday, one year to the day since Ortiz handed Berto the first loss of his career. 

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez and Shane Mosley are hard at work preparing for their respective bouts on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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."

Richard Schaefer has signed a long-term deal to remain CEO at Golden Boy Promotions and Golden Boy Enterprises.

Gary Russell Jr. injured his left ankle during a sparring session on Friday that will force him off an April 21 card whose junior featherweight bout features Abner Mares against Eric Morel.

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.

Tim Bradley:  "Any day, week or month of the year, you can come and drug test me. It's all natural over here with Tim Bradley. Natural. God-given talent."

Erik Morales defends his WBC 140-pound title against Danny Garcia on HBO on Saturday. Garcia is the second straight young and unbeaten fighter the 35-year-old Mexican legend has faced, and a man who is 11 years younger.

Abner Mares and Eric Morel will face each other for the WBC's junior featherweight belt vacated by Toshiaki Nishioka, and Robert Guerrero will meet Selcuk Aydin for the organization's interim welterweight title.

Gary Russell Jr. will return to action against Dat Nguyen on the undercard of a Showtime-televised main event featuring Abner Mares against Eric Morel from El Paso, Texas.

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

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.

Robert Guerrero will return to the ring on July 28 at a career-high 147 pounds against Selcuk Aydin. 

Jessie Vargas' welterweight debut against Lanardo Tyner headlines Friday night's ShoBox: The New Generation just a few months after he kicked off an HBO Pay Per View event featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Andre Berto's recovery rate from a ruptured left biceps has been updated to "speedy."

Andre Berto will attempt to rehabilitate his ruptured biceps without surgery. Berto, who had to pull out of his Feb. 11 rematch with Victor Ortiz due to the training injury, estimates "eight-to-12 weeks" before he is able to resume activity.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been granted a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather will fight WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto in his next bout on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could announce his next opponent during a Wednesday licensing hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Andre Berto's rematch with Victor Ortiz was officially called off by Showtime, Golden Boy Promotions and Lou DiBella Entertainment.

Andre Berto "heard a pop" while throwing a left hook in training, an indication that he ruptured the biceps on that arm that will require surgery as early as Tuesday and the postponement of his Feb. 11 rematch with Victor Ortiz.

Richard Schaefer says the Floyd Mayweather- Manny Pacquiao fight is nearly two years away.

Miguel Cotto is game for a clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. if a rematch with Manny Pacquiao does not happen.

Victor Ortiz says that he looked better in losing to Floyd Mayweather than did Andre Berto in defeating Jan Zaveck.

Former welterweight titleholder Andre Berto recently gave the Southern California boxing media a look at his hard preparation for his anticipated Showtime-televised rematch with Victor Ortiz on Feb. 11.