DUKE MICAH ISSUES APOLOGY
Undefeated bantamweight contender Duke Micah of Ghana issued an apology for comments he directed toward former trainer Lawrence Carl Lokko on social media last week.
KEITH THURMAN: I’M STILL #1 AT 147!
WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) is looking forward to returning to the ring.
VICTOR ORTIZ VS. JOHN MOLINA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Former welterweight world champion Victor Ortiz and hard-hitting John Molina Jr. showed off their skills at a media workout Thursday as they prepare to face off Sunday, September 30 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes live from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
FINAL WEIGHTS: FERNANDEZ VS. FOSTER
Top 130-pound prospect Jon Fernandez and former decorated amateur O’Shaquie Foster made weight on Thursday for their 10-round matchup in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation tomorrow/Friday live on SHOWTIME at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT from Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Okla.
TOP PROSPECT JON FERNANDEZ TAKES CENTER STAGE
Friday night in Madrid rivals any party scene around the world. Oct. 2, 2015 wasn’t any different, but neophyte promoter Sergio Martinez chose to hit a club show rather than a disco.
WATCH: ANTHONY JOSHUA & ALEXANDER POVETKIN MAKE WEIGHT
The last time Alexander Povetkin fought a huge heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko knocked him down four times and easily won a 12-round unanimous decision.