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Boxing Links (9-1-11)

Posted on | September 1, 2011 | No Comments

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Boxing opinion
EastsideBoxing.com
By Vitali Shaposhnikov: “The bottom line is, boxing is violent.” – Dr. Danelle Fisher. I am not entirely sure exactly when boxing became an official sport instead of a way to settle aggressive debates, but I am fairly confident that it must have been a 
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De La Hoya wore fishnet stockings, paid other party in lawsuit $20M to go away
New York Post
By EMILY SMITH and DAVID K. LI Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya admitted to dressing in drag and considering suicide while his life was going down for the count because of self-inflicted, one-two punches of booze and cocaine addiction. 
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New York Post                                      
Spike Lee’s Boxing Drama ‘Da Brick’ Casts Its Stars (Exclusive)
Hollywood Reporter
Fresh off its pilot pick up, HBO has cast the lead and three supporting players in its Spike Lee boxing drama Da Brick. The premium network has cast Attack the Block star John Boyega to play the project’s titular character. Boyega will play Donnie, 
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Hollywood Reporter
Victor Ortiz is Staying Away From Floyd’s 24/7 Drama
BoxingScene.com
By Mitch Abramson While most of the boxing world has been fixated on the HBO docu-series, 24/7, Victor Ortiz isn’t one of them. Ortiz admitted that he has no interest in watching the show to hype his Sept. 17 bout with Floyd Mayweather for his WBC 
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GMA airs Pacquiao-Marquez III fight, world press tour
Philippine Star
The much-awaited boxing match will air straight from Las Vegas on Nov. 13 only on GMA. MANILA, Philippines – Tomorrow, Sept. 3, GMA Network ushers Pinoy boxing fans to the prelude of the third face-off between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel 
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Mayweather Jr. vs. Ortiz and the Top 10 Can’t-Miss Fights in September
Bleacher Report
While August was the lowest point for boxing in 2011, September will be the biggest month in terms of superfights and potential fight of the year candidates. HBO returns with matchups featuring Andreo Berto and Yuriorkis Gamboa. 
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Dave Newhouse: Silver hair and a golden voice
San Jose Mercury News
He is known for his work as a boxing commentator, but has covered football and other sports. He lives nearby in Ross. (Frankie Frost/Marin IJ) A most suitable person to teach college broadcasting has never attended college. However, Barry Tompkins has 
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New international poster for Real Steel debuts!
Comic Book Movie
In the year 2020, robots have replaced humans in boxing. Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) loses a chance to become a boxing champion when robots take over, and he becomes a small-time promoter. When he has difficulty making a living, he reluctantly teams 
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Boxing KO of the Day: Vitali Klitschko KO’s Alben Belinski in 1998
Bleacher Report
With Vitali Klitschko set to take on Tomasz Adamek in a heavyweight brawl next weekend, it is the perfect time to revisit a classic Vitali KO. Back in January of 1998, Klitschko was pitted against Alben Belinksi and entered the ring on a 14-fight win 
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“Star Power” Rolls On, Attracts Hollywood Names As September 17 Nears
SaddoBoxing.com
By Boxing Press August 31st, 2011 All Press Releases As we near the September 17 mega-event “Star Power: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” emanating from both the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas, and the celebrity capital of the world, Los Angeles, 
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Blogs
Wednesday Boxing Roundup: Floyd Sr and Ortiz Speak Out, Oscar 
By Scott Christ
Bad Left Hook rounds up all the boxing news from a busy Wednesday. Featured: Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather vs Ortiz, Pacquiao vs Marquez, more.
Bad Left Hook                                                                                                                                     
Boxing ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya Admits To 2007 Drag Photos 
By ccolton
So that really was Oscar De La Hoya in drag with New York City stripper Milana Dravnel? “Let me to tell you, yes, yes, it was me,” he said in an interview with Spanish-language network Univision.
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Spike Lee, Mike Tyson working on HBO boxing drama « Clutch 
By Leslie Pitterson
Spike Lee, Mike Tyson working on HBO boxing drama. Thursday Sep 1, 2011 – by Leslie Pitterson. They’re both known for short fuses and being some of the best at their game, so to hear Mike Tyson and Spike Lee were pairing up we could 
Clutch Magazine                                                                                                                                                        
HBO Orders Spike Lee Directed Mike Tyson Boxing Drama 
By Jorge Rivas
The show is said to be modeled loosely after Tyson’s career inside and outside of the ring.
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HBO Boxing Pilot ‘Da Brick’ Casts Lead – Deadline.com
By NELLIE ANDREEVA
The role does require boxing skills. Lee is directing the pilot from a script by Ridley. Ellin, Ridley, Lee, Tyson and Jim Lefkowitz are executive producing. Click Here for Deadline Email News Alerts – Subscribe Today! TV Editor Nellie Andreeva 
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Web
Pediatric Groups Want to KO Boxing for Kids – Yahoo! News
Read ‘Pediatric Groups Want to KO Boxing for Kids’ on Yahoo! News. MONDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Boxing isn’t appropriate for children and teens, 
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Ex-boxing great De La Hoya admits to addiction in interview 
Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said thought about suicide and has been going to rehab because he has become dependent on drugs and alcohol 
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Pediatric Groups Want to KO Boxing for Kids – healthfinder.gov
“In boxing, children and youth are encouraged and rewarded for hitting the head. We’re saying, don’t put kids in a sport where hitting the head is condoned and 
www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?Docid=656330

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