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	[May 19, 2005] ESPN Revisits The Blue Horizon Kevin Kelley brought his wealth of boxing skills and experience to the Blue Horizon to face untested prospect Jose Reyes in a "step-up" fight.

	[Apr 28, 2005] Heavyweight Israel Garcia's "Turning Point" Don King calls the MSG card "The Turning Point"; maybe not for John Ruiz, probably not for James Toney, but definitely for Israel Garcia.

	[Apr 19, 2005] Is the Third Time the Charm for Golota? Andrew Golota's journey through boxing, while commendable, has never been viewed as successful.

	[Mar 29, 2005] Ruiz vs. Toney: "Turning Point" Hits Boiling Point at the Garden James Toney, the three-time world champion and future hall-of-famer, made his first trip to Madison Square Garden an unforgettable one.

	[Mar 4, 2005] Sultan Ibragimov Ices Al Cole in The Apple The large crowd proved that New York is still a great fight town. The Madison Square Garden Theater is a perfect venue.

	[Jan 30, 2005] Is Mayweather Next for Arturo Gatti Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, boxing's "pound-for-pound most exciting fighter", sent the sold-out Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall crowd home deliriously happy.

	[Jan 16, 2005] Happy Birthday Alex Ramos The truly observant boxing fan knows that former middleweight contender Alex Ramos shares his birthday with "the greatest of all time".

	[Dec 10, 2004] Ajamu wins, Holt survives in North Jersey Boxing Series The dreary and dismal downpouring of rain didn't stop the boxing fans from cramming into Newark's Robert Treat Hotel Thursday night.

	[Dec 8, 2004] Ajamu vs. Wright: A real 'treat' for NJ boxing fans Knockout Promotions co-owners (and brothers) Walid and Hani Darwish's intentions were made clear before their first promoted boxing event.

	[Nov 22, 2004] New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Inductions The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame celebrated with its 35th annual induction dinner this past Thursday night.

	[Nov 15, 2004] Championship Eludes Andrew Golota Again For about 6-7 seconds in round two Saturday night it looked like Golota had finally acheived in his tumultuous boxing career that defining moment.

	[Nov 12, 2004] John Ruiz - Andrew Golota battle at MSG Saturday night in boxing's most historic and most revered arena, John Ruiz will be defending his world title belt against Andrew Golota.

[Nov 3, 2004]
Boxing Helping its Own: Retired Boxers Foundation
Last Wednesday night in New York's Little Italy a special fundraiser was held to benefit the Retired Boxers Foundation.  More ...

[Nov 3, 2004]
Heavyweight Andrew Golota Believes It's His Time
Warsaw native Andrew Golota gets his second chance at a heavyweight championship this year when he takes on John Ruiz on Nov. 13.  More ...

[Oct 15, 2004]
KEA Boxing Keeps Boxing in New Jersey
Former fighter Andre Kut, now promoting and the head of KEA Boxing, satisfied the frenzied fight crowd with an action packed five bout fightcard in KEA Boxing's second NJ show this year.  More ...

[Oct 4, 2004]
Tito Trinidad is Back with a Vengeance
On Saturday Felix Trinidad put himself back on top in the talent-laden middleweight division with his destructive 8th round knockout victory over Ricardo Mayorga.  More ...

[Oct 1, 2004]
Mayorga: I'll knock Tito out in nine
If Wednesday's final press conference was any sign of the type of WAR ensuing between Felix Trinidad and Ricardo Mayorga, fight fans will get their money's worth on Saturday.  More ...

[Sep 10, 2004]
Thank you Micky Ward and Arturo Gatti
Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward battled in three of the most electrifying bouts in boxing history. This past Tuesday, they showed their true character and heart outside the ring.  More ...

[Aug 31, 2004]
Gatti vs. Ward - the battle continues
Following Gatti's recent dramatic and impressive second round knockout victory over Leonard Dorin, the "human highlight film" has decided to once again take on his old nemesis Wardin Micky's own backyard.  More ...

[Aug 8, 2004]
Malik Scott back on track with big Philly win
Voted Philadelphia's "Promoter of the Year" in 2002 and 2003, Robinson has established a well-earned reputation for delivering action packed, evenly matched fights.  More ...

[Jul 16, 2004]
Matthew Saad Muhammad still a knockout
Boxing Hall of Famer Matthew Saad Muhammad proved he's still a crowd pleaser as he highlighted the Retired Boxers Foundation 2nd annual "RBF Comedy Club Night."  More ...

[Jul 8, 2004]
Acelino Freitas - A Champion in and out of the ring
Acelino Freitas faces his toughest challenge when he takes on the dangerous Diego Corrales in defense of the undefeated Brazilian's WBO lightweight title on Saturday, August 7th.  More ...

[Jun 23, 2004]
KEA Boxing looks to bring boxing back to Northern NJ
"We need boxing in northern New Jersey," stated promoter Andre Kut, "some guys have tried to run shows-but nothing consistent, that's what I'm trying to do."  More ...

[Jun 21, 2004]
Aquino and Saleem Both Win
Talented Jr. Welterweight contender Julio Aquino made short work of his last minute opponent and 260lb. one-time prospect Faruq Saleem demolished his equally over-matched foe, as both featured fighters garnered first round knockouts Saturday night at the  More ...

[Jun 18, 2004]
New Jersey Great Joe Borrell honored
Earlier this month the International Veteran Boxers Association, Ring # 25 honored one of Cliffside Park's favorite sons - boxing legend Joe Borrell. With over 300 fights to his credit Borrell was world renowned in the sport of boxing, having faced the gr  More ...

[Jun 15, 2004]
Trinidad-Mayorga, the War is on
To the profound, utter delight of promoter Don King, the entire boxing community and the millions of latino boxing fans across the nation, Felix Trinidad took to the MSG podium at yesterday's press conference promoting Don King's "Back With A Vengeance" f  More ...

[Apr 21, 2004]
Ricardo Mayorga won - but he is a real loser!
While Ricardo Mayorga struggled against his last minute, handpicked opponent --Philadelphia's Eric Mitchell (now 16-4-1 with 7 KO's) -- WBA Welterweight World Champion Jose Rivera watched from his ringside seat.  More ...

[Apr 11, 2004]
Mack shines, Seldon cruises at Drexel Armory
As it turned out, the "Round the Way Rumbling" fightcard was not worth the wait.  More ...

[Apr 4, 2004]
Blue Horizon Boxing is a Power Production
The dreary, dismal and relentless all-night rain couldn't keep the loyal Philly fight fans from filling the Legendary Blue Horizon to it's rafters Friday night.  More ...

[Apr 3, 2004]
Boxer John Ruiz a Quietman ready to make noise
Talking with a small group from the boxing media yesterday at Carmine's Restaurant in Manhattan, WBA Heavyweight Champion John Ruiz stated that he was ready to take on the division's best fighters.  More ...

[Mar 28, 2004]
Boxing on Broadway courtesy of Dibella
For quite some time now boxing promoter Lou DiBella has been stating the need for a change in regards to the current state of the boxing game - and business.  More ...

[Mar 15, 2004]
Bruce Seldon Takes First Step Towards Redemption
The large crowd squeezed into Philadelphia's ultimate boxing venue, The Legendary Blue Horizon, Saturday night to witness the return of "The Atlantic City Express," former World Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon.  More ...