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‘Fight Doctor’ Ferdie Pacheco dies at 89

Fernando “Ferdie” Pacheco, “The Fight Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali’s ringside physician, has died. He was 89.

Nevada boxing officials caught in a clinch as to how to help judges

The outcry against inept judging resurfaced after Adalaide Byrd’s highly criticized 118-110 scorecard in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez during the split draw against Gennady Golovkin last month at T-Mobile Arena.

Andre Ward deserves more credit for his greatness

Andre Ward, who called it quits at age 33 with a perfect 32-0 record, was one of boxing’s good guys. An Olympic gold medalist who put family first and often gave back to his Northern California community.

 
Undefeated boxing champ Andre Ward announces retirement

Light heavyweight champion Andre Ward retired from boxing with an undefeated record Thursday because he no longer has the desire to fight.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum recalls friendship with Jake LaMotta

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum became friendly with Jake LaMotta in the 1980s when the boxer helped promote Arum’s classic middleweight fights at Caesars Palace’s outdoor arena.