Boxing Links (6-24-11)

Posted on | June 24, 2011 | No Comments

Alexander awaits Matthysse, redemption
ESPN
By Dan Rafael In the unforgiving sport of boxing, Devon Alexander faces a crossroads fight at the ripe old age of 24. Six months ago, Alexander was regarded as — at worst — the second-best junior welterweight in the world. …
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Welshmen Andrew Selby & Fred Evans win European boxing golds
BBC Sport
GB Boxing’s performance director, Rob McCracken said: “The European Championships is just about the toughest assignment in the amateur boxing calendar so to come away with two gold, one silver and a bronze is a fantastic performance and augurs very …
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BBC Sport

Moylette and Ward win European boxing golds
RTE.ie
By Tadhg Peavoy Ray Moylette and Joe Ward have both secured gold medals at boxing’s European Continental Championships in Ankara, Turkey. Moylette won light-welterweight gold with a superb win over England’s Thomas Stalker, while Ward took …
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SABC chasing boxing out of SA
Independent Online
Boxing promoter Branco Milenkovic has acted on his threat to take IBF title fights out of South Africa because of the SABC. Boxing promoter Branco Milenkovic has acted on his threat to take IBF title fights out of South Africa. …
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Independent Online

Boxer sets his sights on Olympics
9NEWS.com
DENVER – Boxer Louie Byrd, 20, has his gloves on and is ready to fight for a … DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have chosen Kenneth Faried with the 22nd pick of … SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Utah Jazz used their No. 12 pick on Colorado guard . …
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2011 National Boxing Championships Day 4 – Results
BoxingScene.com
2011 USA Boxing Championships competition rolled into the semifinal round on Thursday with one session at the Colorado Springs Christian School. All of the competitors in 13 Olympic weight classes already had a weight lifted off their shoulders, …
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Ereck Plancher Trial: ‘Boxing Match with Words’ when O’Leary Testifies
KnightNews.com
On the day of the most important witness for the UCFAA’s testimony, the Courtroom seemed more like a boxing ring than a court of law. It’s no wonder Plancher family attorney Steven Yerrid told the Judge he couldn’t take a doctor’s deposition on …
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KnightNews.com

Ryan Gosling in Nicolas Winding Refn’s corner for boxing-club crime thriller
The Guardian
Their remake of 70s sci-fi Logan’s Run had already been announced, but it now appears Gosling is to join the cast of Only God Forgives, a Bangkok-set thriller about a gangster who runs a boxing club that acts as a front for a drugs smuggling operation.…
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The Guardian

Ken Shamrock and James Toney reportedly agree to fall matchup
MMAjunkie.com
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jun 24, 2011 at 8:45 am ET MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock (28-15-2) and current International Boxing Association heavyweight champion James Toney (0-1 MMA, 73-6 Boxing) have reportedly agreed to meet in a mixed martial arts contest …
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MMAjunkie.com

Boxing News, MMA, UFC, Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather
15rounds.com
by Marc Abrams on 23 June 2011 WOODHAVEN, NEW YORK (June 24, 2011)—TONIGHT!! a sensational eight bout card will emanate from Cordon Bleu in Woodhaven, New York will be promoted by New Legend Boxing in association with Old World Boxing Promotions In …
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Boxing: Old-school methods spur success for Jimenez | Denton …
Instead, at 7 years old, he and his brothers took up boxing in the sweltering … Now, with 35 years of boxing experience under his belt, Jimenez is trying …
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