Lucas Matthysse stops Lamont Peterson in 3rd

Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions. 1368934156

Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout

IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout. 1368931452

Jones stops Lebedev; Povetkin tops Wawrzyk

Guillermo Jones upset Denis Lebedev via 11th-round knockout to regain the WBA cruiserweight title Friday night.

Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt

Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.

Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA belt

Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.

Hopkins-Froch is as good as it gets on many levels

I've been a boxing fan for more than 30 years.

Haye injures hand, withdraws from June fight

Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has withdrawn from his June 29 fight with Manuel Charr of Germany after hurting his left hand in training.

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Surprise! Brandon Rios, Manny Pacquiao agree to bout in China

If there is a boxing metaphor for curve ball, promotional company Top Rank recently threw one with its plans for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight.

Hernandez retains WBC light flyweight title

Adrian Hernandez defeated Nicaraguan Yader Cardozo by unanimous decision on Saturday night to retain the WBC light flyweight title.

Burns retains WBO lightweight title

WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns retained his title with a ninth round TKO over previously unbeaten Jose Gonzalez on Saturday night.

Burns retains WBO lightweight title

Ricky Burns kept his minor WBO lightweight belt when unbeaten challenger Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico retired after the ninth round on Saturday.

McDonnell wins vacant IBF bantamweight title

Jamie McDonnell won the vacant IBF bantamweight title when he edged the previously unbeaten Julio Ceja with a controversial majority decision in his home ring on Saturday.

Even at 36, Mayweather is still 'Money'

Some follow-up thoughts after the best sports Saturday of the year - Derby Day followed by Mayweather night.

Mayweather-Guerrero fight draws 1 million PPV

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s win over Robert Guerrero was an artistic success, but not a box-office smash.

Fight Schedule

May 11

Lopez: Title fight with Garcia biggest of career

Former champion Juan Manuel Lopez says his fight next month against WBO featherweight title-holder Mikey Garcia is the most important of his career.

Garcia to face Lopez for WBO title in Dallas

Mikey Garcia will put his WBO world featherweight title on the line June 15 in Dallas against Juan Manuel Lopez.

Fight Schedule

May 11

Manny Pacquiao plans ring return vs. Rios in Macau

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring Nov. 24 to meet Brandon Rios in a welterweight bout in Macau, the eight-division world champion's promoter said Monday.