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Boxing Links (5-25-11)

Posted on | May 25, 2011 | No Comments

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Zbikowski: ‘Boxing is a very addictive drug’
ESPN (blog)
After a successful — albeit brief — season in the pro boxing ring, Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski has decided to hang up his gloves — for now. The 26-year-old withdrew Tuesday from his June 4 undercard fight, scheduled to be held at LA’s 
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ESPN (blog)
Boxing: World champion Cleverly’s praise for ‘talented’ Rees
WalesOnline
A new fighter, primed for a world championship fight was sought as promoters scathed the boxingranks. Braehmen was stripped of his title, which was handed to Cleverly, who continues to add to hisboxing curriculum vitae. He was finally billed against 
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‘Pacquiao could lose fans because of one-sided fights’
ABS CBN News
Larry Merchant, longtime boxing commentator for HBO Sports, said this applies to boxingsuperstar Manny Pacquiao who has been running out of good opponents as of late. “I think that Pacquiao has created such a high standard for himself that he’s going 
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McCain and King seek pardon for boxing great Jack Johnson
Reuters
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Senator John McCain and Representative Peter King said on Tuesday they would reintroduce a resolution to pardon boxing legend Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion of the world who was jailed after having a relationship 
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Idec: Time for Jones Jr. to hang up the gloves
NorthJersey.com
This should strictly be a time to celebrate a first-ballot Hall of Fame fighter for succeeding atboxing’s highest level while well into his 40s. It is difficult to forget, though, that on the same day Bernard Hopkins, 46, became the oldest man in 
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Freddie Roach gets show on HBO
ESPN
By Dan Rafael Star boxing trainer Freddie Roach is used to having cameras follow him around when he is preparing pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao for fights. Now, he will take center stage as the star of a new six-episode unscripted primetime series 
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Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Calls for Iran to Release Detained Americans
NTDTV
Boxing great Muhammad Ali, one of the most prominent US Muslims, joined other US Muslim leaders on Tuesday in an appeal to Iran’s supreme leader to show mercy and free two Americans held on suspicion of espionage. Lonnie Ali, wife of the 69-year-old 
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Prizefighter Boxing: Lynes eyeing revenge against Witter
SaddoBoxing.com
By Boxing Press May 25th, 2011 All Press Releases Colin Lynes is aiming to go one step further in his second appearance in Prizefighter – and hopes to take out Junior Witter on his way to glory on June 7 at York Hall, Bethnal Green. 
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Oscar De La Hoya: 5 Reasons He’ll Rule Boxing After Rehab
Bleacher Report
Boxing’s “Golden Boy” reportedly admits that cocaine led to infidelity in his marriage, per TMZ. Now that he’s trying to repair his life, De La Hoya may come back better than ever. Here’s five reasons he’ll rule boxing after rehab. 
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HBO to follow boxing trainer in reality series ‘On Freddie Roach 
By Melissa Maerz
For those who still mourn “Lights Out,” there’s more boxing drama to come: ” Friday Night Lights” director Peter Berg will team up with HBO for the reality series “On Freddie Roach,” the network announced on Tuesday. Due to premiere in.
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Peter Berg Gets in HBO’s Corner for Boxing Reality Series | TheWrap TV
Series will focus on trainer Freddie Roach, who coached Tyson, De La Hoya, Pacquiao and other champions.
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