Lem’s Corner: Lara ready ‘right now’ for Golovkin, Canelo
Erislandy Lara has made four successful defenses of his 154-pound world title, and the 33-year-old native of Cuba is eager to add to that number as he attempts to fulfill a goal of unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Lem’s Corner: Harrison, Rabchenko fighting for pecking order in key 154-pound clash
When Tony Harrison meets Sergey Rabchenko on July 30 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, their 154-pound eliminator bout will be as much about division relevance as a title shot.
Lem’s Corner: Well-rested Wilder ready to do some damage against Arreola
Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder enjoys inactivity about as much as he does absorbing a left hook to the jaw.
Lem’s Corner: Mikey Garcia eager to end lengthy ring absence next month
Former two-division champion Mikey Garcia will make his long-awaited return to the ring July 30 when he faces former 126-pound titleholder Elio Rojas.
Lem’s Corner: DeLoach eager to take down second straight unbeaten opponent Saturday
Justin DeLoach had little trouble taking out an undefeated opponent in his last fight. Now he’s looking to hang the first “L” on a second consecutive 154-pound foe.
Lem’s Corner: Orlando resident Lubin to fight in honor of victims of nightclub massacre
A native of Orlando, Florida, Erickson Lubin will enter the ring with a heavy heart Saturday night when he faces Daniel Sandoval in Chicago.
Lem’s Corner: Stevenson sees a lot of himself in confident challenger Williams
Champion Adonis Stevenson understands the motivation of challenger Thomas Williams Jr. entering their upcoming clash. He was in a similar position as the underdog before capturing his 175-pound title against fellow left-hander Chad Dawson three years ago.
Lem’s Corner: Wilder desires to once again fight in sweet home Alabama
Now that Deontay Wilder has been granted an optional heavyweight title defense, his team’s next move is to secure an opponent and lock down a location. Rumors have been swirling about the former. As for the latter, Wilder definitely has a preference: somewhere near home.
