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Written by David A. Avila
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Friday, 01 March 2013 09:42
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 COSTA MESA, CALIF.-Southern California heavyweight prospect Alex Flores was given an assist by a referee in winning by technical knockout over Harold Sconiers on Thursday. Flores (12-0, 10 Kos) continued his home field advantage at the OC Hangar before more than 3,000 people in the Roy Englebrecht Promotion. A late cancellation by his previously scheduled appointment saw veteran Sconiers (18-27-2) get the assignment. Bad record or not, Sconiers knows how to fight. As soon as the fight began it was evident that Flores was not meek about exchanging with the Florida heavyweight. Both were not shy about letting loose and hit each other with solid blows. Suddenly, a punch to Sconier’s body saw him double over slightly and... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 21:02
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 Ledyard, CT (2/28/13) - Earlier tonight IBF Featherweight Champion Billy "The Kid" Dib (35-1-1NC, 21KO's) and undefeated Russian Challenger Evgeny Gradovich (15-0, 8KO's) both made weight for their championship bout tomorrow night at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. Both Dib and Gradovich looked to be in tremendous shape, with each fighter tipping the scales at 125 lbs. Also, check out this video Q n A Michael Woods did with Dib at a prefight presser in NYC on Wednesday. Charlie Ota, a junior middle, was supposed to fight Brandon Baue, but his fight was scrapped because Baue couldn't make the trip. To learn a bit more about Ota, check out this video chat I had with the boxer on Wednesday.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 20:57
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 Watch Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on ESPN First Take talk about his relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mayweather ducking Manny Pacquiao, what boxing could learn from MMA and his upcoming album. 50 Cent visited ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol on Thursday, February, 28, to promote the March 1 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Details about March 1 Friday Night Fights: The March 1 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will feature an IBF Title fight between Featherweight titlist Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 1 NC, 21 KOs; The Ring Magazine’s No. 4, ESPN.com No.8 ranked Featherweight) and undefeated challenger Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs)... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 16:16
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The Professional Debut of Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist ZOU SHIMING and WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship ROCKY MARTINEZ vs. DIEGO MAGDALENO and WBO/WBA Flyweight Championship BRIAN VILORIA vs. JUAN ESTRADA ********************************* Tim Ryan, Larry Merchant and Big George Foreman To Call The Action To U.S. From Ringside at The CotaiArena at The Venetian Macao Saturday, April 6, at 2 P.M. ET/PT on HBO2®  LAS VEGAS, NEV. (February 28, 2013) -- U.S. boxing fans will be able to witness the premiere of world championship boxing in Macau with ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold, featuring two world title fights and the professional debut of the Peoples Republic of China's two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:04
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 SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, February 28 - After nearly two years fighting away from England, the "King" is back. On Saturday, April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, British superstar Amir "King" Khan returns to England to face former World Champion Julio "The Kidd" Diaz. Plus, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo makes his long-awaited professional debut in a four round middleweight bout against an opponent to be determined. "April 27th is going to be a special night," said Khan. "It's been two years since I last fought in the United Kingdom and I can't wait to get in the ring in front of my fans. Julio Diaz is a former World Champion and a very dangerous opponent who is coming off of an impressive performance... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:41
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 Feb. 27, 2013, Oxnard,Calif. ---Former Lightweight champion Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios works out with trainer Robert Garcia for his upcoming exciting rematch against Mike Alvarado of their 2012 Fight of the Year-nominated fight. Rios-Alvarado II will take place, Saturday, March 30 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Tecate, this Junior Welterweight championship rumble will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank Tags:HboRios Vs. Alvarado... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:32
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WBA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION RICHAR ABRIL, TOP-RATED CONTENDER SHARIF BOGERE, UNBEATEN GARY RUSSELL JR. & VYACHESLAV GUSEV FINAL WORKOUT QUOTES “This motivates me even more to put on a good fight for the fans and show them that I’m the real deal.” – Richar Abril “I’m confident that after Saturday, people will know my name and know who I am.” – Sharif Bogere The SHOWTIME BOXING – Special Edition Airs This Saturday, March 2, Live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT) From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; Tickets on Sale LAS VEGAS (Feb. 27, 2013) – When Cuba’s Richar Abril (17-3-1, 8 KO’s), of Miami, Fla., steps into the ring to face undefeated Ugandan Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (23-0, 15 KO’s), of Las Vegas, this Saturday, March 2 in the main event of... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013 22:27
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 This last weekend in boxing was notable not only for the fact that there were actual fights on multiple nationwide broadcasts, but also for Lamont Peterson showing he still belongs on the elite stage and is ready again to face elite fighters. The weekend also included a seemingly endless Showtime broadcast whose only notable moments in the ring were emotions shown after the action stopped. In England, David Price proved he was an English heavyweight. In New York, Malik Scott showed once again that judges hate boxing. The marquee match up of the weekend featured Lamont Peterson, coming off an extended hiatus from the ring resulting from testing positive for... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013 15:11
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CHAMBERS OFFERS TO STEP IN TO FIGHT STIVERNE ON MARCH 9th  Eddie Chambers Photo Credits: Rich Graessle/Main Events In the wake of Cristobal Arreola's withdrawl from the March 9th HBO show, Eddie Chambers (36-3, 18 KO's) has offered to step up to fight Bermane Stiverne (22-1-1, 20 KO's). Chambers has been in the gym and says he is ready to take Stiverne on. Eddie Chambers said, "I am always in the gym. I was training anyway. It would be very easy for me to take the March 9th fight against Stiverne. I think this is a great opportunity, just too good to pass up." "Eddie is a throwback, old-time fighter. He is always ready to go. As soon... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013 15:07
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(LOS ANGELES, CALIF.) - Former two-time World Champion Andre Berto (Winter Haven, Fla.) has chosen to part ways with his long-time trainer Tony Morgan, ending a nearly 20-year partnership that resulted in two world titles and a berth on the 2004 Haitian Olympic Team. The 29-year-old Berto has worked with Morgan since his time as a young amateur in central Floria, but has made the very difficult decision to move in another direction in his training. "Tony and I had a great ride together from the amateurs to two professional world championships, and he will always be a very important person in my life," Berto said. "He taught me a lot and I am grateful to him for that, but this is a decision I had to make at this point in my career." Berto is currently in the process of selecting a new trainer... Read more...
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