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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 13:21
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 GATINEAU, Quebec, Canada (March 13, 2013) - Before making his much anticipated United States debut, undefeated heavyweight contender Tyson Fury (20-0, 14 KOs) has set-up training camp to sink two-time world champion Steve "USS" Cunningham (25-5, 13 KOs), north of the border at beautiful Casino Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Team Fury's home-base is far from the home of this massive Irish-Manchurian but Lac-Leamy has quickly become Tyson's second home. The gorgeous facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering a premium gaming experience in Canada. On the premises is the stunning Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, providing five-star accommodations fit for a boxing superstar such as... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:05
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 New York, NY (3/13/13) - On Thursday, April 4, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) will return to Roseland Ballroom for the latest installment of its Broadway Boxing series. The stacked 11-bout card will feature a number of DBE's top young prospects and contenders including former WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 29-2, 8KO's, Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle (16-1, 11KO's) and WBC #6-rated welterweight Ionut "Jo Jo" Dan Ion (30-2, 17KO's). Also appearing on the card in separate bouts will be two of 50 Cent's fighters out of his SMS Promotions stable, Luis Olivares and Donte Strayhorn. The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by Manfredi Auto Group, Newlio.com... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 09:11
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 Saturday’s HBO World Championship Boxing, topped by the Bernard Hopkins-Tavoris Cloud main event, drew 1.2 million viewers, live, according to Nielsen Media Research. Hopkins became the oldest boxer ever to win a world title, at age 48, breaking his own mark, set when he was 46, against Jean Pascal. HBO has shown three boxing cards in 2013; those three events are the three most watched live boxing cable telecasts of the year to this date. If you're into comparing and contrasting, HBO attracted 69% more viewers than the Oct. 20 Barclays card presented by Showtime. Tags:Bernard HopkinsHboTavoris Cloud... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:47
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 LOS ANGELES (March 12, 2013) – JIM ROME ON SHOWTIME returns for its second season tomorrow, Wednesday, in front of a studio audience with guests Ice Cube, Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Ronda Rousey, Dhani Jones and Dr. Harry Edwards. The episode premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®. Media mogul, actor and rapper Ice Cube sits down with Rome for a one-on-one interview to give his thoughts on current sports and entertainment topics including the L.A. Lakers, the Oakland Raiders, and his new album. Coming together in a free forum discussion, the first female UFC champion Ronda Rousey, noted sports sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards, and former NFL star Dhani Jones join Rome to debate cheating,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 14:06
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 BERLIN -- March 23 shall represent another glorious day for Arthur Abraham (36-3, 28 KOs). Then he will meet Robert Stieglitz (43-3, 24 KOs) for their hotly anticipated rematch inside the GETEC-Arena in Magdeburg, Germany. The 33-year-old Abraham captured the WBO super mddleweight world championship last August when he beat Stieglitz on points in his hometown of Berlin. This time the champion is making his way to his opponent's backyard. In the following interview, he reveals what kind of performance can be expected from him. Abraham-Stieglitz II will be televised live ringside to the U.S. from GTEC Arena in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 10:20
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 It has been a point of pride for Kendall Holt (seen above in a 2011 losing effort to Danny Garcia) that he started out as a junior welter when he turned pro in 2001, and he’s basically stayed in that lane for the last 12 years. Indeed, that shows impressive self discipline, and Holt, a 31-year-old Paterson, NJ boxer, deserves praise for his continuity. But he’s come to the realization that his body is no longer suited to 140. Actually, he sort of came to that conclusion a few years ago, but it took a TKO8 loss to Lamont Peterson on Feb. 22 to cement the flip of the switch. “Making 140 was difficult,” he told TSS. “I was in a sauna, in a steam room for three hours at a time, off... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 09:39
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 March 11, 2013, Los Angeles,Calif. --- "HANGIN' with the KINGS" --- Top-rated contender Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia makes a special guest appearance at the Los Angeles Kings - Calgary Flames game at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday night. Provodnikov is preparing for his upcoming World Welterweight Championship against undefeated WBO World Welterweight champion Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley Jr. Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Banner Promotions, Tecate, Bradley-Provodnikov will take place, Saturday, March 16 at The Home Depot Center in Carson,Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®. --- Photo... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 11 March 2013 17:33
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 Attention, Texas boxing fans. Canelo is fighting Austin Trout, on Saturday, April 20, in a 12-round WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Championship Unification fight, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Canelo Promotions and Leija & Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. The fight will air live on SHOWTIME. The foloowing three pressers will be open to the public, for the record. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, March 13 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 2:00 p.m. CT Alamodome (Arena Floor) 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78205 Thursday, March 14 HOUSTON, TEXAS 11:00 a.m. CT PlazAmericas Mall - Lower Level Stage Area (Inside) 7500 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77036 MCALLEN, TEXAS 3:30 p.m. CT McAllen... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 11 March 2013 15:32
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (March 11, 2013) - On Saturday, April 13 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas' beloved "Baby Bull," former World Champion Juan Diaz, returns to the ring for the first time since 2010 to face Pipino Cuevas Jr. in the main event televised on FOX Sports Networks, FOX Deportes and FUEL TV. This exciting card is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija & Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT on fight night and the first bell rings at 7:00 p.m. PT. The FOX Sports Networks telecast will air live at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. PT. FOX Deportes will air the fights on Sunday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. FUEL TV will rebroadcast the fight on June 9 at 12:00p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT. Tickets priced at $161, $152,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 11 March 2013 13:29
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 LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2013)...Boxing's mega-star, undefeated, Eight-Time, Five-Division and current WBC Welterweight World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather will return to the ring on Saturday, May 4 to defend his title against Six-Time and Four-Division World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero in "MAYDAY: MAYWEATHER VS. GUERRERO" in a Cinco de Mayo boxing weekend blockbuster. The championship showdown will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. live on SHOWTIME PPV®. Sharing the card, on what will be boxing's biggest night of 2013, will be an explosive match-up featuring WBC Featherweight World Champion Daniel Ponce... Read more...
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