If you don’t have time to digest much boxing news, our quick-fire, bite-size roundup is perfect for your consumption. Here goes…
Tim Bradley Calls It Quits With Long-time Trainer: Bradley and trainer Joel Diaz have been working together since 2004, but the WBO Welterweight titlist is now looking to make changes to his team. Bradley is currently browsing, but Teddy Atlas is the rumored top candidate for the job.
Lee Selby to Defend IBF Strap Against Fernando Montiel: The Featherweight fighting pride of Wales will defend his IBF title for the first time against tried-and-tested veteran Fernando Montiel. Provided Montiel is in good shape and still hungry, even at 36 this could prove a stern test for Selby on October 14th. The PBC card will also feature Devon Alexander vs Aron Martinez.
Martin Murray Eyeing Big Fights at 168: The two-time Middleweight title challenger, who now campaigns at 168 pounds, has stated he’s gunning for a belt holder after he gets past Jose Miguel Torres this weekend. If he does, he’d fancy his chances against WBO champ Arthur Abraham, or any other titlists such as James DeGale. The winners of Jack vs Groves and Chudinov vs Buglioni would also be welcomed.
Malignaggi to Keep Fighting: After the tough, accomplished veteran was man-handled by Danny Garcia in August, we all thought the 34-year-old was about to hang up his gloves. But no, Malignaggi will continue fighting, and is set to travel to Italy to take on a yet to be named opponent on September 26th.
Petr Petrov to Face Liam Walsh: Boxinco 2014 champion, Petrov, will take on unbeaten Liam Walsh in a WBO Lightweight Eliminator on October 10th in Manchester, England. This should be a stern test for Walsh, indeed, with the winner set (likely) to face the winner of Terry Flanagan vs Diego Magdaleno which will headline the card.
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