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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 18:37
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 (Teddy Blackburn)Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’kickoff press conference featuring Andre Berto and Victor OrtizNEW YORK, NY (Feb 17, 2011) – The “East-West Showdown,” featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, was held yesterday at The Palm West Restaurant in New York City. The two featured fighters and representatives from their respective camps were in attendance at yesterday’s event. Tags:Andre BertoVictor Ortiz... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 17:11
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Modern-Day Rocky Peter Manfredo, Jr.Dreamin’ about Martinez title shot at home PROVIDENCE (March 17, 2011) – Middleweight contender Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo, Jr. had a ringside seat in MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods last Saturday night to witness the superlative performance turned in by WBC Emeritus and The Ring 160-pound champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, who dropped previously unbeaten WBO junior welterweight titlist Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk five times en route to a major statement-victory by eighth-round knockout. Tags:Peter ManfredoSergio Martinez... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 17:08
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APRIL 9 "ACTION HEROES" CAMP NOTESPart 2 - Undercard Working Hard Las Vegas, NV (March 17) - Training camp continues to heat up for the April 9 "Action Heroes" pay-per-view fighters whose training camps are in full swing around the globe. Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero and Michael Katsidis "The Great," who will meet in an explosive 12-round lightweight battle immediately before the main event, are sticking to their usual training regimens that have helped the two fighters compile 55 wins between them. "Action Heroes" will take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Tags:Action HeroesMichael KatsidisRobert Guerrero... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 16:39
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Saturday Night Fights Returns Apr. 9 to HartfordGrano headlines ‘The Willie Pep Boxing Classic’Cardona-Maysonet co-feature at Conn. Convention CenterHARTFORD (Mar. 17, 2011) – Tradition returns to Hartford on Saturday night, April 9 when Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”) presents “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic,” featuring local heavyweight Tony “TNT” Grano, as well as a Hartford bragging rights battle between veterans Israel “Pito” Cardona and Luis Maysonet, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Tags:Luis MaysonetPito CardonaTony Grano... Read more...
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Written by Rick Folstad
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 16:36
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 Two quick knockouts into his pro career and we’re still calling him Tommy Z. We’ve got to find this guy a nickname. He can’t be hanging around the fight game calling himself Tommy Z. That’s not a nickname, it’s a reprimand, something his fourth-grade teacher might have called him when she caught him talking in class. Tags:Tommy Zbikowski... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 15:26
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 On the day we honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, I wanted to post a story that has some link, however thin, to the emerald isle.A couple days ago, I had a eureka moment. "Kimball!" Tags:At The FightsJohn SchulianSt. Patrick... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 11:48
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Segura expects repeat performance vs. Calderon‘La Revancha’ PPV Apr. 2HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 17, 2011) – WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura expects nothing less than a winning repeat performance April 2 in his much anticipated rematch against former 108-pound king Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, headlining the “La Revancha” Pay-Per-View event, live from Auditorio del Estado in Mexicali, Mexico.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 10:20
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 SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSICSEMIFINALISTS WEIGH IN ONIBF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION LUCIAN BUTE AS HE PREPARES TO DEFEND AGAINST BRIAN MAGEESATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® Live at 10 p.m. ET/PT, From Bell CentreMontreal, Canada NEW YORK (March 17, 2011) – It’s no secret that the last man standing once the final bell sounds ending the SHOWTIME® Super Six World Boxing Classic could very likely be looking at a matchup with one of boxing’s most exciting fighters, Montreal’s immensely popular and undefeated Lucian Bute. Tags:Brian MageeLucian ButeSuper Six World Boxing Classic... Read more...
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Written by Ron Borges
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 09:21
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 This guy could be real, real good for the sport. Know his face. Mark Greenberg, of EPIX. Something EPIX is about to happen in boxing and if it works you’ll have Mark Greenberg to thank for it. Tags:EPIXOdlanier SolisVitali Klitschko... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 09:13
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NEW YORK, NY (Mar. 16, 2011) – Styles make fights, and the compelling April 16 showdown between the lightning-quick World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto from Winter Haven, Florida, and powerful, WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz of Ventura, Calif., will add up to non-stop action when they square-off in an “East-West Showdown” from the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut on April 16. Tags:Andre BertoVictor Ortz... Read more...
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