Boxing Links (3-12-11)

Posted on | March 13, 2011 | No Comments

Izenberg: Boxer Miguel Cotto will carry Puerto Rico’s pride into ring against … The Star-Ledger – NJ.com He is to them “family” much in the way of their best: Sixto Escobar, the first Puerto Rican to win a title, in 1936, and the first boxer anywhere in the world to have a statue unveiled in his name. … Alfredo Escalera, the junior lightweight champion, … See all stories on this topic »

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

Starkly different bouts duke it out on TV
New York Post
Two major boxing cards will be available for your television viewing tonight, each promoted in a very different manner and offering a very different appeal. In Las Vegas, junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico will defend his belt …
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Illinois boxing official on leave after conflict complaint
Chicago Tribune
2 boxing official has been placed on paid administrative leave after a longtime referee filed a complaint accusing the official of using his position to benefit his family, the Tribune has learned. In his 10-page complaint, a copy of which was obtained …
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NFL’s Tommy Zbikowski has second career option: boxing Los Angeles Times Boxing is “what I always wanted to do,” Zbikowski says. Tommy Zbikowski, left, poses with Richard Bryant during their weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Friday. (Steve Marcus / Reuters) By Lance Pugmire Leverage is everything, … See all stories on this topic »

Los Angeles Times

Boxer Mike Tyson in Justin Bieber’s Corner, Sees Never Say Never Suite101.com With a professional boxing record of 50-6 there’s no doubt that even at 45-years-old heavyweight Mike Tyson is a guy you’d wanna have in your corner. So surely Justin Bieber was happy to receive a tweet from Tyson with a link to a video that he, Tyson, … See all stories on this topic »

Suite101.com

WBA champ wants bigger purse in Donaire fight
ABS CBN News
Moreno owns the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight belt. Donaire wanted to fight the Panamanian boxer in an effort to become the first Asian undisputed champion. Moreno even said that the match will be a good one, given their fighting styles. …
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‘Iron Mike’ Tyson’s new show is for the birds
NewsOK.com
With his muscular bulk and facial tattoo, plus his history of violent, erratic behavior, the former world heavyweight boxing champion looks like “the baddest man on the planet.” Mike Tyson hosts “Taking on Tyson†at 9 pm Sundays on Animal Planet. …
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EA Sports Game Probes Boxing’s Underbelly
Mediapost.com
by Aaron Baar, Yesterday, 2:35 PM EA Sports exposes the dark side of boxing — including jail time, drug addiction and hangers-on — for the latest iteration of its “Fight Night” title. The new title, “Fight Night Champion,” marks a departure for the …
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Boxing: Tucker eager to get back in ring
Carroll County Times
That’s why this past year has been extremely frustrating for the undefeated Eldersburg light-heavyweight boxer, fighting just once over that span because of injuries. He’s coming off a unanimous victory over Ray Smith last month in New York. …
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Regional Golden Gloves boxers ready for Saturday Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Among the locals are former national collegiate welterweight champion Lauren Pettis of Cal, who recently earned her master’s in Social Welfare and fights out of the KennelBoxing Club in San Leandro. • Former San Jose SaberCat Otis “Triple OG” Griffin, … See all stories on this topic »

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