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Written by Frank Lotierzo
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Sunday, 27 February 2011 20:56
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 Boxing is dead! Boxing is dead! Yep, that's what boxing fans have been hearing for the better part of the last couple years. And in fairness, these aren't the best of times for amateur and professional boxing. Yet, if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather actually negotiated like adults and agreed to terms for a legitimate welterweight title bout, outside of this month's Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, it would be the most widely covered and watched sporting event of the year. In addition to that, a professional boxer (Manny Pacquiao) is still one of the five biggest stars in sports. The only problem is there's just not enough... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Sunday, 27 February 2011 18:31
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 GSP, Loiseau and director Wong. This film was hindered by the UFC's decision not to allow Wong to use fight footage. TORONTO – This is the “story of pain,” says MMA fighter David Loiseau in the new documentary ‘The Striking Truth’, and it was - for the audience.... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Sunday, 27 February 2011 00:09
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 Feb. 26, 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada --- Brandon Rios knocks out Miguel Acosta in the 10th round to win the WBA World Lightweight title on Saturday night at Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank The early going was rough for Brandon Rios in the main event from the Palms in Las Vegas which ran on Showtime Saturday night. It was looking through the first four rounds like the 24-year-old was in a bit over his head, like he'd stepped up a bit too far, like Freddie Roach had done him in with some voodoo. But he kept coming forward, and broke down the WBA lightweight champion Miguel Acosta. Rios scored... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Saturday, 26 February 2011 14:38
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Here's some footage of Zab "Super" Judah in training camp with trainers Pernell Whitaker and Morris East. International Boxing Hall of Famer, Pernell Whitaker is the former WBA World Light Middleweight champion, WBC World Welterweight champion, IBF World Light Welterweight Champion, WBC World Lightweight Champion, WBA World Lightweight Champion, IBF World Lightweight Champion and NABF Lightweight Champion.... Read more...
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Written by David A. Avila
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Saturday, 26 February 2011 09:46
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 Reynoso's jab tagged Pakau, who wasn't afraid to use chippy tactics on Friday. El Nino wouldn't be put off..he got the UD. (Katherine Rodriguez)ONTARIO-Riverside’s Jose “El Nino” Reynoso pummeled New Zealand’s Santos Pakau with body shots and won by unanimous decision on Friday in a junior welterweight bout that could possibly launch him to contender status.... Read more...
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Written by Ralph Gonzalez
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Saturday, 26 February 2011 09:36
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 "Swift" was just that in bringing the hammer down on an out-of-his-weight class Figueroa on Friday. (Paul Gallegos)He needed a knockout to impress and he did just that. Danny “Swift” Garcia (20-0, 14 KOs) of Philadelphia stopped John Figueroa (7-9-3, 3 KOs) by way of Salinas, Puerto Rico in the second round of an eight round scheduled junior welterweight contest on Friday evening. The action took place in front of a sold out audience of about 1,200 at The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in San Diego, California.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 22:22
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 Who do ya like, Acosta (left) or the bad boy, Rios? (Tom Casino)BRANDON RIOS CHALLENGES MIGUEL ACOSTA FOR WBA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE; ANTONIO DeMARCO BATTLES REYES SANCHEZAll Four Fighters Weigh In at 134.5 PoundsSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGSaturday, Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET LAS VEGAS / GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Feb. 25, 2011) — Four of the world’s best lightweight boxers each weighed in at 134.5 pounds on Friday night.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 16:21
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 ALGIERI HEADLINES "MARCH MAYHEM" AT THE PLATTDUETSCHE MARCH 17TH - ST. PADDY'S DAY On Thursday, March 17th, St Paddy's Day, Star Boxing brings an exciting card to the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Long Island. Headlining the "March Mayhem" card is Star Boxing's popular jr. welterweight prospect, Huntington's undefeated, Chris Algieri (10-0, 5KO's), as he takes on upset-minded Martin Tucker (7-7, 3KO's) in an eight round jr. welterweight contest.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 15:15
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 SIX QUESTIONS WITH BRANDON RIOS: “I’m Half Redneck and Half Californian” Rios to Face WBA Lightweight Champion Miguel Acosta; Antonio DeMarco Tangles With Reyes Sanchez Saturday, Feb. 26, Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 15:13
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Last $50.00 tickets released for “Diamond Elite” event March 12 Martinez vs. Dzinziruk, Lee vs. McEwan at MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods... Read more...
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