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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 13:29
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 Courtesy Ring 8, and their ace historian, Henry Hascup: It saddened us to learn that Hall of Fame boxing trainer and commentator, Gil Clancy, passed away this morning. Gil worked with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Jerry Quarry as well as Gerry Cooney in his bout with Foreman. He was the first and only trainer of Emile Griffith, and led him to win both the welterweight and middleweight championships of the world. He was a class act and an asset to the great sport of boxing. He will surely be missed. May he rest in peace.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:44
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 Here's a sneak peek, courtesy of Showtime, at the first installment of FIGHT CAMP 360°: Pacquiao vs. Mosley.It will air in its entirety on CBS Saturday, as 12 noon ET. <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pZzb7_C-Neo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Tags:360MosleyPacquiao... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:26
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 They say those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In the case of Giovanni Segura vs. Ivan Calderon II this Saturday night, we should only be so lucky.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:21
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HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 31, 2011) – Unbeaten Mexican flyweight prospect, Alonso “Finito” Lopez, son of legendary Mexican boxer Ricardo “Finito” Lopez, has been added to Saturday night’s “La Revancha” pay-per-view event, featuring the highly-anticipated rematch between WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura and former 108-pound king, Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, live from Auditorio del Estado in Mexicali, Mexico... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 11:15
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UNDEFEATED CANADIAN MIDDLEWEIGHT DAVID LEMIUEX READY TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN WBC TITLE ELIMINATOR BOUT AGAINST MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO APRIL 8 LIVE ON ESPN'S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS FROM THE BELL CENTRE IN MONTREAL... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 08:28
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Orange, CA (March 30, 2011) - Former IBF bantamweight world champion Yonnhy "El Colombiano" Perez (20-1-1, 14 KOs), who is set to clash against former two-division world champion Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (35-3-1, 27 KOs) as the co-feature of "The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All" discusses his experience with training for the first time is his native homeland of Cartagena, Colombia.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 06:50
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JAMES KIRKLAND'S RETURN CONTINUES ON APRIL 9 KNOCKOUT KING FACES FORMER WORLD CHAMPION NOBUHIRO ISHIDA ON "ACTION HEROES" PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 06:47
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Bobby Rooney - and Beetlejuice - Ready for Battle on April 2 at Bally's Atlantic City! ATLANTIC CITY (March 30, 2011) - When Bayonne, NJ's favorite son Bobby Rooney Jr. returns to the ring for the first time in nearly two years against Walter Foster in a light-heavyweight bout this Saturday, April 2 at Bally's Atlantic City, the loudest voice among his sizable cheering section will come from the smallest person.... Read more...
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Written by Phil Woolever
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 06:40
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 A LAND OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - For her hotly heralded return after an eight month layoff, Susi "Killer Queen" Kentikian weighed in at 111 1/2, a quarter pound more than her rival Ana Arrazola did, at 111 1/2.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:12
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On Friday, April 22nd, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns to the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT with an intriguing double-header on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights". Kicking off the telecast will be Providence Rhode Island's 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade as he takes on his toughest opponent to date when he squares off against once beaten Omar Bell in an eight round jr. middleweight showdown. Then all-action, Bayan Jargal looks to make the leap into the mix of top 140 pounders when he takes on the "Khanqueror" Breidis Prescott in a ten round jr. welterweight contest. ... Read more...
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