Boxing Articles from The Sweet Science
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Pat Putnam [Apr 15, 2005]
Barrera-Fana and HBO-PPV
After vowing I would not buy the fight, there I was last Saturday night plunking down $40 to watch the HBO pay-for-view version of The Titanic.
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Brian Adams [Apr 16, 2005]
Who is Really to Blame?
The hottest topic in sports the past couple of months at water coolers and bars across the land has been athletes - who are in a no-win situation - taking steroids.
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Tim Graham [Apr 17, 2005]
Steroids Kayoed Bob Hazelton
In the steroid era, an asterisk can be stamped on any number of dubious records. It would set those marks aside, invalidate them, ostracize them.
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Rick Folstad [Apr 18, 2005]
Can Toney Handle Ruiz?
James Toney hung up the phone early Thursday after stopping by for a brief chat. He tossed out a few insults, claimed his place in boxing history, then left with an abrupt good-bye.
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Deon Potgieter [Apr 18, 2005]
Another Farce - Ledwaba Robbed Again
The IBO sent out a message that if anybody wants to defeat their junior lightweight champion, Cassius Baloyi, they better knock him out.
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Aaron Tallent [Apr 19, 2005]
When Mike Tyson Ruled The World
Mike Tyson is making a comeback . . . again. Last Tuesday he announced that he would fight Kevin McBride at the MCI Center in Washington, DC.
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Joe Rein [Apr 20, 2005]
James Toney: Wild Card at Wild Card Gym
Ray Charles’ “Busted” on the car radio was perfect. Tax day, April 15. Nobody in boxing had any money. They’d be filing late, anyway.
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2009 Reader Of The Year Weighs In On Legacies Of Pacquiao And Mayweather
"Pacquiao has proven....in the ring... time and time again that he is the greatest of this time. He has earned his respect. He begs for nothing. He is a man content with his growth, his family and his achievements. A man the world has now turned it's eyes to behold. Floyd Mayweather is not even close in stature. He may possess the greatest skills but he is not the Face of Boxing today. Google Manny Pacquiao. There are 20 million searches. Google Floyd. There are 6.5 million. Look at the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal and Time. Count how many words were used these past years to mention Floyd Mayweather. Then count the words still being printed about Manny. And keep counting. As I've said many times, Floyd has been too clever by half. He has short changed his public.....and has out-smarted himself. Manny will fight but a few more times. Enjoy it while you can. He is an all time great pugilist. Floyd, with all of his remarkable skills lack the will to be truly great in the biggest sense of the word. His legacy will look more like Holmes that Ali. He has earned it." ---November is half-way gone, but we don't need to keep counting ballots. It's a landslide. Fe'Roz has won the 2009 Reader of the Year award. His comments add to the website immeasurably, and he epitomizes the thoughtful, respectful, educated fan of pugilism we strive to cater to at TSS. Congrats, Fe'Roz, and please accept my thanks for being the valued member of this community that you are. Sincerely, Editor Mike
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