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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 25 February 2011 08:39
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 Quotes From Adamek - McBride 2/24 Press Conference 2/24/11 - BRICK CITY BAR & GRILL, NEWARK, NJ Kathy Duva. Main Events, CEO: "April 9th is an important fight for both fighters: in Kevin McBride's case this is a great opportunity for him; in Tomasz's case he has a great opportunity ahead of him in Poland where he has an offer to fight one of the Klitschko brothers in September. But Tomasz does not like to be idle."... Read more...
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Written by David A. Avila
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Friday, 25 February 2011 08:26
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 Stubborn fella, that Toney. He weighed in at 257 pounds, the most of his career, for the Reed fight, yet still insists he is after the crowns of the Klitschkos and Haye.HIGHLAND, CA.-IBA heavyweight titleholder James “Lights Out” Toney carried extra baggage but it didn’t slow him down in cruising past Damon Reed by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Thursday.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 24 February 2011 21:31
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NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 24, 2011) – “Irish” Micky Ward, more popular now than ever after the success of the Oscar-nominated movie about his life, The Fighter, has been invited by promoter Lou DiBella to be a special guest March 12 for the “Diamond Elite” event at the MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:37
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Lake Buena Vista, FL (February 24, 2011) – Ray “The Emperor” Narh (24-1, 21 KO’s) returns to the ring on ESPN Friday Night Fights on March 4, defending his USNBC light-welterweight title against former world champion Freddie Norwood (43-3-1, 23 KO’s) in a 10-round co-feature bout. Narh’s fight is the lead-in to the main event of Ismayl Syllakh (14-0, 12 KO’s) defending his NABF light-heavyweight belt against No. 1 contender Yordanis Despaigne (8-0, 4 KO’s) at Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.... Read more...
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Written by Frank Lotierzo
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Thursday, 24 February 2011 12:09
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 Last week Manny Pacquiao went to New York City and visited the Daily News, and then traveled to Washington D.C. to meet President Obama at the White house. These stops are in part due to the promotion of his upcoming welterweight title bout with former three division champ Shane Mosley. Like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson and Oscar De La Hoya, Pacquiao has become a superstar and major presence on the world stage and once again, a pugilist has taken America by storm. Pacquiao's fights are events and more than just boxing fans look forward to watching him fight. Which also was the case with Ali, Leonard, Tyson and De La Hoya.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 22:35
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 Rios with newly crowned WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire. (Tom Casino) LAS VEGAS (Feb. 23, 2011) – As Miguel Acosta and Brandon Rios met with media members for a light workout on Wednesday, newly crowned WBC/WBO bantamweight champion and Top Rank-promoted fighter Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire stopped by the Top Rank Gym, laughing and joking with the fighters and the media and even playfully snatched award-winning SHOWTIME photographer Tom Casino’s camera to take a couple of action shots of his own.... Read more...
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Written by David A. Avila
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 21:04
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 Life for Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton has changed as quickly as San Francisco weather. No longer does Julaton stay in ramshackle motels near the Sunset Strip, now she travels with a gun strapped former Secret Service agent and resides in a posh guest house reserved for foreign dignitaries and celebrities.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 18:17
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WBC boss Jose Sulaiman released a statement explaining the WBC decision to have Saul Alvarez fight Matt Hatton for the 154 pound title vacated by Manny Pacquiao.... Read more...
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Written by Ralph Gonzalez
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 16:33
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 The deepest talent pool in boxing belongs to the junior welterweight division. Brandon Rios, Victor Ortiz, Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Tim Bradley and Amir Khan are a few of the top names currently wading in the 140 pound waters.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 13:13
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Philadelphia, PA (February 23, 2011) - Philadelphia IBF #1 heavyweight contender, Eddie Chambers, scored an impressive 12-round victory in an IBF title elimination over Derric Rossy of Medford, New York, in a SHOWTIME televised bout from Bally's in Atlantic City. It was the second win for Chambers over Rossy who was riding a seven-fight winning streak.... Read more...
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