Boxing Links (6-22-11)

Posted on | June 22, 2011 | No Comments

Klitschko long ago conquered strongest foe
ESPN (blog)
It’s also an opportunity to finally see the long-reigning king of boxing’s (fading) glamor division in his moment of truth against a dangerous opponent in his prime. But don’t buy too much into that last part. Because the truth is, Klitschko has been …
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Young boxer invited to world tourney
USA Today
(AP) — Little more than a year ago, Travis Bordelon was about as far away from contending in a youth boxing ring as one can be. Following a serious four-wheeler accident that left him in a wheelchair with a collection of broken bones, the 14-year-old …
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Devon Alexander Ready for War: Saturday Boxing Showdown Awaits
ringsidereport.com
Well when I first started amateur, you know I didn’t really know anything really about boxing. I was just throwing punches and just going with the flow but now professional, I have learned so much and I’ve learned how to turn my punches over and …
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Khan vs. Judah: For All The Marbles
BlackAthlete.net
HBO will televise Alexander-Matthysse along with Tavoris Cloud’s third defense of the IBF light-heavyweight title against Yusaf Mack ON “Boxing After Dark” beginning at 9:45 PM/ET. Alexander is one of the main attractions in the 140-pound class. …
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Colorado boxer Barry fights Olympic-size odds
Denver Post
By Benjamin Hochman Carrie Barry is committed to the sport, even sporting the USA Boxing logo on her calf. (Photos by Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post ) • The rat-tat-tat thwacks of boxing gloves rattling rib cages. • The cacophony of grunts and groans …
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MACKLIN VOWS TO SEIZE LONG-AWAITED CHANCE
Sportinglife.com
Marked out since his professional debut in 2001 as one of British boxing’s young stars to watch, Macklin’s progress has been held back by a restlessness in his promotional and training activities. His list of former cornermen includes modern greats …
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‘Entourage’ Creator Enlists Spike Lee, Mike Tyson for HBO Show
Hollywood.com
Tyson suggested a series based on his own rise to fame in boxing, paralleling Entourage roots in Mark Wahlberg acting origins. Ellin was interested in the project, but decided to only play producer, presumably as his writing roots are primarily in …
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Boxing packs sales punch
Boston Herald
By Darren Garnick Amy “The Dee-Stroyer” Dee doesn’t hear much boxing talk at the Tufts University Women’s Center, where she works as an administrative assistant. “Most of what we discuss involves diversity and gender issues,” she says. …
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2011 National Boxing Championships Day 2 – Results
BoxingScene.com
Several of the United States’ top Olympic hopefuls put on a show on the second day of action at the USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. Forty-five bouts of action in eight weight classes were contested in Tuesday’s afternoon …
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Boxer Salinas Setting High Goals
My Valley Sports
Youngstown knows all too well the long road a boxer takes to be a champ. Kelly Pavlik needed 30 professional fights before holding the middleweight belt. There’s another local boxer following in the Ghost’s footsteps and hoping for a similar fate. …
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Blogs

9th Annual Fantasy Boxing Camp 2011 and A Raffle to Support Our …
9th Annual Fantasy Boxing Camp 2011 and A Raffle to Support Our “Give A Kid A Dream” Foundation PhilBoxing.com. Wed, 22 Jun 2011. Please book early so I can make arrangements at Kutsher’s. Gleason’s Gym will hold the ninth annual …
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