Boxing Links (5-21-11)

Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments

Vikings’ Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut
ESPN
The Minnesota Vikings defensive end won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after Edwards knocked down former amateur kickboxer TJ Gibson twice at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minn. According to local reports, …
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A two-for-one workout
Los Angeles Times
Trainers are combining boxing and Pilates, and barre work with boot camp, to spice things up. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times Most people wouldn’t think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing. …
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Hopkins fighting tonight to set new ‘old’ record
New York Post
If Hopkins wins, he’ll become the oldest boxer ever to capture a major title, passing George Foreman, who was 45 when he KO’d Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight crown in 1994. It would be an historic accomplishment that may not last very long if …
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Boxing Preview Analysis: James DeGale vs. George Groves
SaddoBoxing.com
By Lee Bellfield May 21st, 2011 All Boxing Previews A bitter boxing rivalry which started as amateurs comes to a head tonight when Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale meets George Groves at the 02 Arena in London. At stake is both DeGale’s British and …
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Boxing Breakfast: Bernard Hopkins Goes for History Tonight
Bad Left Hook
“Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport – almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis.” by OliGold on May 21, 2011 10:31 AM EDT …
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Paul Williams to fight Erislandy Lara
ESPN
By Dan Rafael Four days after HBO withdrew its approval of Japan’s Nobuhiro Ishida to face Paul Williams in a July 9 “Boxing After Dark” main event, former Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara got the call. Williams and Lara, both southpaws, …
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KO Drugs Boxing: Round 3
WYTV
The third round of the high school KO Drugs boxing tournament took place at the ITAM Banquet Center in Youngstown Friday night. Lightweight: Torrence Ahart (Chaney) def. Ta’Shan Williams (Warren Harding), default. Lightweight: Askari Loury (Odyssey …
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Collins has new approach to life, boxing
Reading Eagle
By Don Stewart Keenan Collins didn’t need to return to boxing. He’d found a good job and a stable home life during his time away. But with his house in order outside of the ring, the 34-year-old Collins felt he could give the sport one more shot. …
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UNITED BOXERS SET ACTION PACKED CARD FOR TONIGHT IN MARYLAND
Boxeo Mundial
BALTIMORE, MD – ‘Saturday Night Will Be All Right For Fighting’ Tonight, Saturday, May 21th, as UNITED BOXERS presents a sensational evening of professional boxing at the Maryland Sportsplex in Millersville. Headlining the UNITED BOXERS EVENT is a …
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