http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/kendall_holt/74853 Recent articles about Kendall Holt en-us Over the past two years Danny Garcia has come up from relative obscurity and slowly worked his way to the top of the junior welterweight division quietly dispatching the likes of Nate Campbell and Kendall Holt while scoring spectacular KO wins over Amir Khan, and Erik Morales. With Garcia now at the top of the heap of the division, having beaten Zab Judah, attention has turned to Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse. The winner has long been rumored to face Garcia and to be quiet honest either man would give Garcia a hell of a fight. To Garcia though, it does not matter whom he faces, though he does favor Peterson over Matthysee both of whom fight this weekend, “It is a good even match up but I have to give it to Peterson. He is more versatile. He can box, he can bang. He is more of a banger but im sure he can move his fight a little bit.” So given that, you would think Garcia would want Matthysse to win, in order to get a less tricky man in the ring with him right? Wrong! Garcia in ... Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/danny_garcia_sees_no_new_improvements_in_amir_khan_favors_peterson_over_matthysse/13616264 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/danny_garcia_sees_no_new_improvements_in_amir_khan_favors_peterson_over_matthysse/13616264 Danny Garcia sees no new improvements in Amir Khan, favors Peterson over Matthysse http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/danny_garcia_sees_no_new_improvements_in_amir_khan_favors_peterson_over_matthysse/13616264 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/522fb50c54d4866258e1d04f07fa5f9569f4b194/mini/amir-khan-marcos-maidana.jpg The rest of the TQBR team will have the helm for a great number of days as I take a brief vacation. But first, some Jabs that are Quick. And we will keep them quick, except the first two. We'll even skip funny pictures or videos. The sanctioning belt gang has done some goofy/arguably goofy things lately -- ranking Amir Khan as a welterweight before he fights at welterweight, taking away the super middleweight belt of Andre Ward -- that have belt defenders in a weird kind of tizzy; where's the outrage about the first, they ask, and who cares about the second if you dislike the belts? It takes a certain kind of willful misrepresentation of those of us who are opposed to the IBFs and WBCs of the world to say we should be fighting individual bad decisions, or even that we shouldn't fight individual bad decisions. Most of us have given up arguing with the individual decisions; we know that the belt gang cannot be redeemed, so why challenge the logic of the kind of decis... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:05:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_how_not_to_fight_the_alphabet_belts_mickey_bey_kendall_holt_and_other_former/13426774 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_how_not_to_fight_the_alphabet_belts_mickey_bey_kendall_holt_and_other_former/13426774 Quick Jabs: How Not To Fight The Alphabet Belts; Mickey Bey, Kendall Holt And Other (Former?) ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/quick_jabs_how_not_to_fight_the_alphabet_belts_mickey_bey_kendall_holt_and_other_former/13426774 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kendall Holt has been vindicated after the rumors that he had failed a drug test following his fight against Lamont Peterson. Take a look at what Holt has to say here, including the official laboratory results. I am pleased to announce that according to laboratory results I am not under suspicion of having taken a banned substance in connection with my bout against Lamont Peterson. We have received an email from Dr. David Eichner, Director of the WADA accredited Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory that my results "do not suggest doping." As explained to me, "intact HCB" indicates the use of that banned substance. A confirmatory test reflected that I did not have "intact HCB" and thus doping was ruled out in my case. There is an atypical finding for "non-intact HCB," which, as explained to me, is naturally produced. That finding will be explored further by my physicians. This explanation, too, was provided directly by the Sports Med... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:26:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_vindicated_official_statement/13355842 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_vindicated_official_statement/13355842 Kendall Holt vindicated, official statement http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/kendall_holt_vindicated_official_statement/13355842 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former junior welterweight world titlist Kendall Holt will be moving up to 147lbs after spending the majority of his career at or around the 140lb weight limit. The move to welterweight is coming at a time in Holt's career where he is in search for the biggest fights he can possibly get.  With a division like welterweight filled with named opponents and the name Holt recognized in boxing circles across the world, it is fitting that the move be made now. Credit: Hoganphotos/ Golden Boy Promotions Holt will prepare his body for the change and he believes that it should come more naturally than most, he feels that his body and boxing desires are directly synced up at this stage in his career. "The time is right for me to make this transition to welterweight, I feel like I've still got a lot of fight in me and what better way to exercise it than to be in a division with so many interesting match ups.  It isn't just what I want, it's also what my body is telling me t... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:59:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_to_move_to_welterweight_seek_big_fights/13050790 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_to_move_to_welterweight_seek_big_fights/13050790 Kendall Holt to move to welterweight & seek big fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/kendall_holt_to_move_to_welterweight_seek_big_fights/13050790 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It's not that we mean to get behind with our divisional weight class rankings. It's just that sometimes we do. But enough is enough, and it's time for a Mega Rankings Update Binge. We've gone ahead and updated the top 10 divisional rankings for a slew of the different weight classes in the sport, incorporating all of the most recent action and fight results. Dive in and take a look, and as always, leave your comments with your thoughts. Updated Super Bantamweight Division Rankings Updated Featherweight Division Rankings Updated Super Featherweight Division Rankings Updated Lightweight Division Rankings Updated Junior Welterweight Division Rankings Updated Welterweight Division Rankings Updated Junior Middleweight Division Rankings Updated Middleweight Division Rankings Updated Super Middleweight Division Rankings Updated Light Heavyweight Division Rankings Updated Heavyweight Division Rankings Credit: Tom Casino / Showtime So, let's see, here are a... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:13:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mega_rankings_update_binge_peterson_vs_holt_abril_vs_bogere_price_vs_thompson_bundrage_vs_smith_much_more/13042168 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mega_rankings_update_binge_peterson_vs_holt_abril_vs_bogere_price_vs_thompson_bundrage_vs_smith_much_more/13042168 Mega rankings update binge: Peterson vs. Holt, Abril vs. Bogere, Price vs. Thompson, Bundrage vs. Smith & much more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mega_rankings_update_binge_peterson_vs_holt_abril_vs_bogere_price_vs_thompson_bundrage_vs_smith_much_more/13042168 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/b/2b05448bcfd887b114044f6e12c641441a28cdf2/mini/USA_Olympic_BoxOffs_56d1.jpg Lamont Peterson successfully broke down and stopped long-time contender Kendall Holt in the 8th round of their Junior Welterweight title bout last week. It was quite an impressive showing by Peterson in what was supposed to be a very difficult fight. Before the bout with Holt, Peterson had signed with Golden Boy in hopes of securing some bigger fights in the not so distant future. This should not be an issue given his recent performances and the quality of fighters Golden Boy has in his weight vicinity. With this in mind, here are three likely foes for Peterson in the near future. Lucas Matthysse Credit: Jake Emen / ProBoxing-Fans.com Lucas Matthysse seems to be the next logical opponent for Lamont Peterson, and the fight should be relatively easy to make as both Matthysse and Peterson are aligned with Golden Boy. Matthysse and Peterson are each also seeking big fights. At the moment, most available top Junior Welterweights and Welterweights are tied up with their own upcoming bouts... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:23:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_3_opponents_for_lamont_peterson_after_big_win_over_kendall_holt/12999358 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_3_opponents_for_lamont_peterson_after_big_win_over_kendall_holt/12999358 Top 3 opponents for Lamont Peterson after big win over Kendall Holt http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_3_opponents_for_lamont_peterson_after_big_win_over_kendall_holt/12999358 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/522fb50c54d4866258e1d04f07fa5f9569f4b194/mini/amir-khan-marcos-maidana.jpg Considering that IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Lamont Peterson had been out of the ring for 14 months and it was challenger Kendall Holt’s first fight in 11 months it was understandable why there was some ring rust in the first few rounds of their title bout at the Armory in Washington D.C. on Feb. 22. The fight didn’t really come alive until the fourth round, but once it did, it was quite entertaining. Peterson was too much for Holt though and he eventually wore him all the way down and earned a well-deserved eighth-round TKO. It was Peterson’s first bout since he was found to have synthetic testosterone in his body while failing a drug test. Peterson won the IBF and WBA title from England’s Amir Khan in a highly-controversial showdown in December of 2011 and the positive drug test resulted in the cancellation of a big-money rematch last May. The WBA also stripped him of their championship. Holt seemed to shake off his ring rust quicker than the champion as he controlled the first three rounds eve Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:35:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/lamont_peterson_retains_jr_welterweight_belt_with_8th_rd_tko_of_kendall_holt/12977410 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/lamont_peterson_retains_jr_welterweight_belt_with_8th_rd_tko_of_kendall_holt/12977410 Lamont Peterson Retains Jr. Welterweight Belt With 8th Rd TKO of Kendall Holt http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/lamont_peterson_retains_jr_welterweight_belt_with_8th_rd_tko_of_kendall_holt/12977410 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/b/2b05448bcfd887b114044f6e12c641441a28cdf2/mini/USA_Olympic_BoxOffs_56d1.jpg Friday Night Fights on ESPN2 makes a much-needed shift this weekend in its matchmaking from "unwatchable dreck" to "as good as the program gets" with a bout headlined by Lamont Peterson vs. Kendall Holt, two junior welterweights with top-10 talent, both trying to reestablish themselves after long layoffs. No one's saying you ought to ignore the controversial elements involving Peterson's failed drug test last year, and we haven't. But there is a time and place for looking at Peterson-Holt solely as a quality match-up; that place is here and that moment is now, and there's a lot to like about the looks of it. Just on the competitive merits, it's a bout worth staying home to watch if you're not in Washington, D.C., and worth going out to catch live if you are in the nation's capital. Despite layoffs of 14 months and nearly a year, respectively, Peterson and Holt are not far removed from the big leagues of HBO. Peterson's last fig... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:01:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/battling_back_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_preview_and_prediction/12967774 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/battling_back_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_preview_and_prediction/12967774 Battling Back: Lamont Peterson Vs. Kendall Holt Preview And Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/battling_back_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_preview_and_prediction/12967774 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Earlier this afternoon, the official weigh-ins were held for the Lamont Peterson vs. Kendall Holt IBF junior welterweight title fight on Friday Night Fights, February 22 from the DC Armory. Right here, you'll find a complete collection of Peterson vs. Holt weigh-in results, photos, and a video of the weigh-in as well. Take a look. Peterson vs. Holt Weigh-In Photos Peterson vs. Holt Weigh-in Video Official Weights Lamont Peterson: 139.4 lbs Kendall Holt: 140 lbs Both fights looked fit, trim and ready for the fight, and each seemed eager to get it on tomorrow evening. Adrien Broner was in attendance supporting his buddies the Peterson brothers, and he seemed to become the focal point of attention in the festivities. Also present was fellow D.C. fighter, heavyweight Seth Mitchell. Peterson vs. Holt is certainly one of the best fights that Friday Night Fights has had in some time, and the fighters look ready to put on a show. Will Peterson prove his critics wrong? Will Hol... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:04:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_weigh_in_results_photos_video/12966295 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_weigh_in_results_photos_video/12966295 Lamont Peterson vs. Kendall Holt weigh-in results, photos & video http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt_weigh_in_results_photos_video/12966295 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/522fb50c54d4866258e1d04f07fa5f9569f4b194/mini/amir-khan-marcos-maidana.jpg In this week’s 3 punch combo, I will first examine Adrien Broner’s future coming off his victory this weekend. Next, I will state why Gavin Rees’ performance against Broner was so admirable and why is career will get a boost despite his loss. Finally, I'll break down this Friday's IBF Junior Welterweight title fight between Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt, which could be one of the best ESPN fights we've all seen in quite some time. Adrien Broner’s future Credit: Will Hart - HBO Adrien Broner scored an impressive fifth-round TKO stoppage against Gavin Rees on Saturday night in Atlantic City. So after such an impressive victory, where does Adrien Broner go from here? First, a lot of boxing fans are clamoring for Broner to make the leap to the deep Junior Welterweight division. However, I do not think the timing is right for Broner to make that jump. Broner just moved to Lightweight in November, and he should get a few more fights in that division before making another ... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:09:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/3_punch_combo_whats_next_for_adrien_broner_looking_ahead_to_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt/12942586 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/3_punch_combo_whats_next_for_adrien_broner_looking_ahead_to_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt/12942586 3 punch combo: What’s next for Adrien Broner? Looking ahead to Lamont Peterson vs. Kendall Holt http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/3_punch_combo_whats_next_for_adrien_broner_looking_ahead_to_lamont_peterson_vs_kendall_holt/12942586 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e67f226244158dab0645d664eb65da9b1c2dec27/mini/amir-khan-media-workout.jpg We ought to start calling these weekly Friday Night Fights recaps "The Broken Record Column" -- at least until ESPN begins to deliver with some entertaining match-ups on Fridays. This year hasn't been a particularly stellar one for the show, to say the least. They should be thrown a partial bone this week though, as the Kendall Holt vs. Tim Coleman main event was competitive on paper. It's only fair to note that a solid effort was made to stage a halfway-enticing main event. It just didn't travel down the expected path, and, good or bad, these things happen in boxing. One of the more troubling aspects of the broadcast though, was a large patch of vacant seats at the Morongo Casino venue, just beyond the far side of the ring. If only it were the first time promoter Gary Shaw insisted on staging a potentially meaningful fight for one of his guys at a half-empty desert casino... The opening bout of the broadcast featured an eight rounder betwixt undefeate... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:54:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_gets_rid_of_tim_coleman_early_in_another_espn2_disappointment/10335415 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kendall_holt_gets_rid_of_tim_coleman_early_in_another_espn2_disappointment/10335415 Kendall Holt Gets Rid Of Tim Coleman Early In Another ESPN2 Disappointment http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/kendall_holt_gets_rid_of_tim_coleman_early_in_another_espn2_disappointment/10335415 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kendall Holt made everyone's television viewing experience a little bit easier on Friday evening. Instead of juggling Friday Night Fights, Shobox and the NCAA Tournament with all of its great upsets and action, Holt made quick work out of fringe contender Tim Coleman, blasting him out in just two rounds. It's a performance that reasserts Holt's status as a player at 140 lbs. Credit: Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing Right from the start of the fight, Holt proved to be the alpha dog in the ring. Quicker, stronger and with better boxing, he was able to do as he pleased with Coleman. With Roy Jones Jr. working in his corner, the only problem for Holt on the evening was that Roy wanted him to get some rounds. Instead, Holt finished his evening with less than two rounds of action. He first put Coleman down in the opening stanza with a wonderfully placed left hook to the body. Coleman got up, but in the second round he wouldn't see anything better. Holt would drop him seve... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:05:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holt_blasts_coleman_in_2_abraham_lopez_survives_tough_test_on_friday_night_fights/10333645 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holt_blasts_coleman_in_2_abraham_lopez_survives_tough_test_on_friday_night_fights/10333645 Holt blasts Coleman in 2; Abraham Lopez survives tough test on Friday Night Fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/holt_blasts_coleman_in_2_abraham_lopez_survives_tough_test_on_friday_night_fights/10333645 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Before tonight's action on Friday Night Fights, headlined by Kendall Holt vs. Tim Coleman, check out this collection of video interviews featuring Kendall Holt, as well as a few other featured fighters from the card, Abraham Lopez and Alejandro Luna. Plus, you can also see some video footage of the Holt vs. Coleman weigh-in stare down as you settle in for one of several exciting fight cards coming your way tonight and this weekend. Kendall Holt Interview Video Holt vs. Coleman weigh-in stare down video Abraham Lopez Interview Video Prospect Alejandro Luna Interview Holt vs. Coleman should definitely be a good one on Friday Night Fights tonight, so be sure to check it out, and keep an eye out for Luna and Lopez as well in their respective fights. Check back in later this weekend for post-fight coverage and analysis from the fights. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:25:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_interviews_with_kendall_holt_abraham_lopez_plus_holt_coleman_weigh_in_video/10331512 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_interviews_with_kendall_holt_abraham_lopez_plus_holt_coleman_weigh_in_video/10331512 Video interviews with Kendall Holt & Abraham Lopez, Plus Holt-Coleman Weigh-in Video http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_interviews_with_kendall_holt_abraham_lopez_plus_holt_coleman_weigh_in_video/10331512 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tonight on Friday Night Fights, former titleholder Kendall Holt looks to get back into the W column against contender Tim Coleman. It's a big fight for both guys as they look to get back into the title picture at junior welterweight. Also on the card is hot prospect Abraham Lopez, amongst other rising names. Check out the full weights from Cabazon, California and tonight's ESPN2 Friday Night Fights right here. Kendall Holt 144 vs. Tim Coleman 143 Abraham Lopez 127 vs. Gabriel Tolmajyan 128.5 (Tolmajyan 1.5 lbs over, will have to weigh-in at 135 tomorrow noon) Alejandro Luna 133 vs. Jose Mendoza 135 Rufino Serrano 122 vs. Roman Morales 121 Roy Tapia 123 vs. Jose Garcia 122.5 Derrick Murray 126 vs. Cesar Valenzuela 127 Jesus Gutierrez 137 vs. Manuel Del Cid 136 This is a real nice main event for a Friday Night Fights card, and Holt vs. Coleman should prove to not only be an intriguing bout with major implications for both men and their standings in the division, but it shou... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:03:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holt_vs_coleman_weigh_in_results_for_friday_night_fights/10326817 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/holt_vs_coleman_weigh_in_results_for_friday_night_fights/10326817 Holt vs. Coleman weigh-in results for Friday Night Fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/holt_vs_coleman_weigh_in_results_for_friday_night_fights/10326817 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The second fight on the televised portion of the Hopkins-Dawson undercard is in the 140-pound division. It could be an explosive one as undefeated Danny Garcia collides with former champ Kendall Holt.The 23-year old Garcia is 21-0 with 14 KOs, while Holt is 27-4 with 15 KOs. This fight is scheduled for 12 rounds as a minor WBO belt is on the line. Michael Buffer introduces both men, and we're all set to get it on.Round 1Max Kellerman calls this a crossroads fight, wondering if Garcia is too young for Holt. Kendall tries an early right-hand bomb. Garcia stays cautious as he feels his way out. Danny lands the first right hand, though it's not a big one. Holt grabs around the waist. Garcia ducks under for a left. Holt lands a short right hand before a clinch. There was another one that just missed. Kendall lands a right to the body. Garcia tries some of his own body work. Punches fly in both directions right at the bell.Tylwalk: 10-9 HoltRound 2A little more jabbing, though it's mostly for range-find Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:53:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/danny_garcia_vs_kendall_holt_round_by_round/7782811 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/danny_garcia_vs_kendall_holt_round_by_round/7782811 Danny Garcia vs. Kendall Holt: Round By Round http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/danny_garcia_vs_kendall_holt_round_by_round/7782811 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png