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Boxing Links (6-6-11)

Posted on | June 6, 2011 | No Comments

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New Zealand’s Hard-Hitter, on the Rugby Field and in the Ring
New York Times
A supremely talented athlete who has turned his hand to rugby league, rugby union and now boxing, “SBW” causes a stir wherever he goes, whatever he does. On the rugby field his passing and amazing ability to offload the ball have won over many rugby 
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Jump rope hops the schoolyard, boxing gym
Reuters
Aspiring boxer Ryan Martins jumps rope during a training session at a gymnasium under the Alcantara Machado viaduct in the Mooca neighborhood of Sao Paulo, in this March 16, 2011 file photo. By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters Life! 
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Gold for Welsh boxer McGoldrick
AFP
“The decision comes following the removal of Manju Wanniarachchi from the results after the Sri Lankan boxer was found guilty of an anti-doping violation at the Delhi Games,” it said in a statement. “McGoldrick, who, at 18, was the youngest member of
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Video: Arum figures Mayweather was smart to turn down $65 million to fight 
USA Today
By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Boxing promoter Bob Arum is always worth listening to because he is liable to say anything. In a recent interview with Elie Seckbach, Arum claims that Floyd Mayweather Jr., turned down $65 million to fight his client Manny 
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USA Today
Monday Morning Recap
Fight News
Chavez is highly marketable, and boxing is a business. His fights are fun to watch, although Saturday’s gruelling bout wasn’t much fun for either boxer. Both men suffered in the fight. The scoring of the two California judges was fair, 114-114 on one 
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Sugar Ray Leonard’s Fight ‘In And Out Of The Ring’
NPR
5:00 pm ET Enlarge AP Welterweight boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, pictured above in August 1979, laughs as he tapes his hands before a workout in the boxing ring at the community center in Capitol Heights, Md. AP Welterweight boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, 
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Froch vs Ward in Super Six World Boxing Classic Final
Examiner.com
Fortunately for boxing fans, they do have three judges. Uratani was overruled by judges John Stewart (117-111) and Mark Green (116-112). “It was very tough. He’s a guy you hit and nothing happens,” admitted Froch. “If you can imagine sparring an oak 
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Zbikowski hopes to resume boxing after NFL career
Chicago Tribune
Ravens and former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski is putting his boxing career on hold. (Abel Uribe/Tribune) The Baltimore Sun reports: Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens hopes to resume boxing after his NFL career is over. 
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Kessler gets good ratings for Boudla; Price serving as Haye sparring partner 
EastsideBoxing.com
“It is a clear indication about how much excitement and interest there is in boxing in Denmark. We are working hard to find the next Mikkel Kessler on our TV2 Fight Night shows and these viewing figures are very encouraging.” Frederik Lauesen, Head of 
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Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Christy Martin – How Much Can One woman endure?
BoxingInsider.com (blog)
The boxing world applauded her courage and determination. This would be win #50. A proud milestone in an illustrious career. A fight with Dakota Stone was scheduled for March 12, 2011. This would be a rematch of their 2009 encounter, which Christy won.
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