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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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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 15:12
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Oscar de la Hoya, Olympic Gold Medalist and Former Ten-Time World Boxing Champion, To Visit Troops on USO Tour to Middle East... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Friday, 25 February 2011 15:03
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 No one is asking you to follow in Pacquiao's foot-steps. That'd be impossible, as Manny seems to be a once in an era sort of icon. But if you lose the gambling, the partying, all that, and get back to what you do best, box, then we think your legacy will be substantial. As of today, we are not so sure of that...(Hogan Photos)Dear Floyd Mayweather:Hope you had a fine birthday on Thursday.34.Wow.Hope you don't mind me saying, that's sort of old for a boxer. Even an ultra special one like you.... Read more...
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