Michel Rivera Puts His Name in the Frame to Face Ryan Garcia

Michel Rivera is chomping at the bit to get his hands on Ryan Garcia. The super lightweight contender recently signed with Salita Promotions and would like to face Garcia in his next fight.

Michel Rivera Unimpressed by Isaac Cruz, But Still Spoiling for a Fight

Don’t count Michel Rivera among those who were impressed by Isaac Cruz’s knockout of Rolando “Rolly” Romero last month. But you can include him among those who want to fight the new junior welterweight titleholder.

Michel Rivera Willing to Step In for Ryan Garcia Against Devin Haney

Michel Rivera believes that Ryan Garcia, even on his best day, is no match for Devin Haney. And in light of Garcia's bizarre behavior in the lead-up to the April 20 fight, Rivera says he's only a phone call away if Team Haney seeks a replacement oppo...

World-Ranked Junior Welterweight Michel Rivera Signs With Salita Promotions

Salita Promotions has signed top super lightweight contender Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera to a long-term deal, adding a crown jewel to one of boxing’s most talented stables of up-and-coming fighters

Michel Rivera Willing to Take a Fight on Subriel Matias' Home Turf

Super lightweight Michel Rivera is champing at the bit to get his hands on Subriel Matias, but he says Matias' team is offering low purses to potential rivals to fight in Matias' native Puerto Rico.

Romero-Cruz Is ‘ Senseless’, According to Frustrated Rivera

Michel Rivera (25-1) is still shaking his head at the upcoming fight between Rolando “Rolly” Romero (15-1) and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (25-2-1).

Michel Rivera Backs Jamaine Ortiz To Score Upset of Teofimo Lopez

Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (19-1) returns to action on February 8th against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1) in the first defense of his WBO super lightweight title. He won the title in June with an upset victory over the then unbeaten Josh Taylor in Lopez’s...

Michel Rivera: If Tank Won’t Fight Me, I'm Sure Subriel Matias Will!

After nearly a year out of the ring, Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera (25-1) returned to the winner’s column with a unanimous decision victory over Sergey Lipinets (17-3-1) on Saturday night in Las Vegas at the Michelob Ultra Arena inside of the Mandalay...

Michel Rivera Outboxes Sergey Lipinets To Win 10-Round Unanimous Decision

Michel Rivera responded to his first professional defeat by producing the most noteworthy win of his career Saturday. The Dominican contender overcame a slow start and outboxed former IBF junior welterweight champion Sergey Lipinets to win their 10-r...

David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade: Weigh-In Results From Mandalay Bay

LAS VEGAS – Unlike Jermall Charlo, David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade met their contractual obligations Friday morning by making weight for their 12-round, 168-pound title fight Saturday night.

Michel Rivera: Beating Lipinets Will Get Me a Shot at a World Title

Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera (24-1) is chomping at the bit to get back in the ring. The former lightweight contender who fights under the Premier Boxing Champions banner, will return to action in the super lightweight division on November 25th. He wi...

Michel Rivera: De Los Santos Has What it Takes To Defeat Shakur Stevenson

Unbeaten Shakur Stevenson (20-0) takes on dangerous puncher Edwin De Los Santos (16-1) of the Dominican Republic in a special Thursday night presentation of Top Rank boxing on ESPN.

Benavidez-Andrade: Showtime To Stream Two-Fight Countdown Show

Two sensational matchups featuring a former world champion, exciting contenders and a rising star will highlight the Showtime PPV Countdown show on Saturday, November 25 leading up to the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade Showtime PPV from Michel...

Michel Rivera: Canelo's Power and Experience Will Lead Him To a Points Victory

The action goes down later on tonight at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas strip. Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo will square off in a battle of undisputed champions.  The fight takes place at the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds and all of...

Michel Rivera Aims For Big Fights at 140, Wants To Face Top Names at 135 Too

In the biggest fight of his young life, Michel Rivera laid an egg. Facing Frank Martin gave the Dominican native an opportunity to prove that he was one of the best 135-pounders on the planet. Rivera talked a good game and couldn’t envision a world w...