Boxing Links (5-6-11)

Posted on | May 6, 2011 | No Comments

Mosley’s secret weapon: an iron chin
ESPN
My biggest fight is not in boxing. “My biggest fight is to end poverty in my country. I will be wearing yellow gloves into the ring on Saturday — as a symbol of unity in the fight against poverty.” Top Rank promoter Bob Arum enjoys talking about …
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ESPN

Baby Jake lands a blow for boxing
Independent Online
South African boxing legend Baby Jake Matlala is going all out to promote his beloved sport amongst the youth of the country. Though modern technology keeps landing sneaky upper-cuts in the fight for the youth’s attention, South African boxing legend …
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Independent Online

NFL defensive end Ray Edwards aiming for a new body of work in the ring
Boston Herald
By Mark Craig / Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — Ray Edwards standing in full boxing gear talking about becoming the greatest fighter who ever lived would seem odd if this weren’t already the strangest offseason in NFL history. …
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Manny Pacquiao reigns over boxing world with Floyd Mayweather mired in court …
MLive.com
A year ago, when Mayweather nabbed Shane Mosley as an opponent, shortly after Pacquiao lined up a fight with Joshua Clottey, the prized first-Saturday-in-May boxingdate went with it. A year ago, Pacquiao and Mayweather both found themselves in the…
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MLive.com

Alfonso“El Tigre”Lopez III: “Pavlik picked the wrong opponent”
EastsideBoxing.com
From mild to monumental, boxing fans have already seen numerous upsets and have been treated to a virtual roller-coaster ride inside the squared circle; Brian Vera’s split decision over Mora, Wolak’s TKO victory over Foreman, Rubio’s 7 round KO over …
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Boxing great Manny Pacquiao: driven to distraction or just driven?
Gant Daily
Las Vegas, NV, United States (AHN Sports) – The biggest star in boxing, Manny Pacquiao, will step into the ring Saturday night in Las Vegas to fight “Sugar” Shane Mosley. There’s just one problem: Manny Pacquiao is the biggest star in boxing. …
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Degree from Notre Dame nice, but Lee wants light heavyweight title
USA Today
By Chris Farina, Top Rank Three-time Notre Dame boxing champion Mike Lee, who recently graduated with a degree in finance, prepares to battle for the light heavyweight title. By Chris Farina, Top Rank Three-time Notre Dame boxing champion Mike Lee,…
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USA Today

A trainer and boxer like father and son | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-06
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nobody could have predicted that this skinny kid from South Camden would become a boxer, much less vie for a title at last week’s National Golden Gloves Championships in Indianapolis. Rivera was 14 in 2006 when a neighbor took him to the Recreation …
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Bill seeks pro boxing oversight in Maine
Greenwich Time
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Former pro fighter Joey Gamache (guh-MASH’) joined other boxers and gym owners in favor of a bill to rejuvenate professional boxing in Maine. The Kennebec Journal of Augusta says the 1991 World Boxing Association super …
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LITH Teen Competes in First Boxing Match in Highland Park
Patch.com
Jimmy Gustafson lost a close decision to Andrew Avelar of the HACP Boxing Club in Round Lake. By Tim Kane | Email the author | 10:20am Boxing coach Tony Prignits gives Jimmy Gustafson instruction in his first fight. Area boxing clubs met last Saturday …
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Blogs

Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley and Boxing’s Ability to Co-Exist …
By Brent Brookhouse
A look at the ability for boxing and mixed martial arts to co-exist.
Bloody Elbow – http://www.bloodyelbow.com/

Toby Imada Returning to Shoot Boxing in June – Gals Guide To MMA
By Jackie Maden
Bellator’s Toby Imada will return to the Shoot Boxing S-Cup next month.
Gals Guide To MMA – http://www.galsguidetomma.com/

Toby Imada Returning to Shoot Boxing in June – Head Kick Legend
By Jackie Maden
Toby Imada will try his luck again in Shoot Boxing on June 5th.
Head Kick Legend – http://www.headkicklegend.com/

Top Rank Boxing offering first-ever online PPV stream for Pacquiao …
By Cam Martin
Hoping to channel the same kind of online buzz created by the recent UFC 129, Top Rank Boxing is partnering with NeuLion, Inc., to offer its first-ever enhanced online pay-per-view stream for Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and …
SportsNewser – http://www.mediabistro.com/sportsnewser/