Boxing Links (4-6-11)

Posted on | April 6, 2011 | No Comments

All-The-Ass-You-Can-Kick for 1 Month: Unlimited Boxing, Muay Thai & Grappling …
Huffington Post (blog)
Get in fighting shape without kicking your wallet’s ass with two Rewards from the same gym where Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis once threw punches at terrified sparring partners–Church Street Boxing. Your options, which cater to all experience …
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Huffington Post (blog)

Guerrero: ‘I’m looking to take control’
ESPN
Michael Katsidis and Robert Guerrero will fight for pride, country and a chance to throw their hats in the ring for the biggest fights in boxing’s elite division. In spite of their numerous achievements, both fighters believe they still have much to …
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ESPN

UK boxer idolizes sparring mate Pacquiao
Manila Bulletin
By JECELYN V. MACAHINDOG United Kingdom — After converting Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson into a fan, boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao inspires yet another boxer. But, he’s no ordinaryboxer: It’s 24-year-old British fighter Amir Khan, …
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Ward planning big finish to Super Six tournament
USA Today
By Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — Although the Super Six World BoxingClassic has become a ramshackle, sputtering vehicle in its final laps, Andre Ward is still determined to ride it to the finish line. Ward recently announced he’ll face …
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Boxing figures to be honored at Beverly Hills fundraiser Tonight
Los Angeles Daily News
BEVERLY HILLS – A boxing-themed fundraiser will be held in Beverly Hills tonight benefiting the City of Hope. “KO Cancer” will pay tribute to two boxers and a manager who have been the subject of movies and feature three fights. …
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Facing death, CNN sports legend embraces life
CNN International
Except he’s not calling a boxing match for sports fans around the world. He’s talking to an audience of one: his 5-year-old daughter, Giovanna. Over the last 40 years, Charles has covered every major sporting event, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl…
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CNN International

Chris Mannix: Welterweight contender Ortiz need only look in mirror to explain …
SI.com
Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KOs) With his status as one of boxing’s top prospects in jeopardy, Victor Ortiz followed a path taken by too many fallen sports stars. “I’m tired of people saying I have no heart or no balls,” Ortiz said recently. …
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Golden Gloves boxing: Nyack’s Tassy an instant success
The Journal News | LoHud.com
The 21-year-old college student is on the verge of claiming one of the highest honors in New York area boxing, and he’s done it with exactly one year of training and zero prior fights under his belt. “I’m just happy with making it to the finals and …
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One More Time: Hopkins Eyes Pascal’s Title, History
BlackAthlete.net
The World Boxing Council ordered the highly anticipated return bout following a disputed 12-round draw that saw Hopkins taste the canvas twice in the early rounds. Many people believe that Hopkins did enough to beat on Pascal enough to eek-out a …
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BlackAthlete.net

Dancing with the Stars: Sugar Ray Leonard rallies; Kirstie Alley survives
Examiner.com
Leonard’s appearance on DWTS is the latest move aimed at reacquainting himself with today’s generation of fans of boxing and entertainment. Two months ago the Hall of Famer drew a crowd when he made his debut in the Bob Hope Celebrity Golf Classic in …
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