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Boxing Links (9-5-11)

Posted on | September 5, 2011 | No Comments

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Pacman is cover boy of boxing encyclopedia
Philippine Star
This time around, look what I found: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing (by Harry Mullan and Bob Mee) with Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao as cover boy together with David Haye and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (“the one” Pacman dreams to meet in the ring). 
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24/7 Mayweather/Ortiz Episode 2: More 50 Cent, Less Daddy Drama
Opposing Views
By Boxing Watchers on Sep 5, 2011 24/7 Episode 2 kicks off with a view of the Vegas Strip to the tune of “If I Can’t” by 50 Cent, which is appropriate since 50 is on the scene. Floyd and 50 sit in their suite, enjoying a sports betting win. 
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Opposing Views
Boxing KO’d by doctors as too risky for brains of young athletes
Press of Atlantic City
LOS ANGELES – Youth boxing is getting pummeled by pediatricians in a new policy statement opposing such pugilism as too dangerous of an athletic activity for children. The position statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian 
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Berto Responds to Loss With Title Win
The Ledger
There, he hooked up with Victor Conte, the man connected with BALCO and steroids but who has earned a favorable and clean reputation in boxing, and helped him with his nutrition. It worked for Berto, who on issued a challenge to Ortiz. 
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Geale-Martinez in 2012?
Fight News
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) is recognized as the best 160 pounder on the planet and one of the best pound-for-pounders in the world, but fast closing in on Argentina’s pride and joy is Australia’s 
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Fight News
Boxing weekend review: Jamie McDonnell beats Stuart Hall
The Sport Review
The first fight after a boxer loses their unbeaten record is often just a warm-up to try and build their confidence and regain lost momentum – but this was not the case for Welterweight Andre Berto. Four months after losing to Victor Ortiz on points, 
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Late Pat Petronelli cast a big shadow in Brockton boxing ring
The Patriot Ledger
They went from small-time, little-known players on the boxing scene all the way to the top of the profession with Hagler becoming one of the greatest middleweights in history. Guiding him along the way were the Petronelli brothers in their gym, 
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Adamek: Haye did not fight Wladimir, I will fight …
WBN – World Boxing News
The Ukrainian stopped Odlanier Solis within three minutes of his last outing in March after the Cuban suffered a leg injury and will go into the bout with just one round of boxing under his belt since October 2010.
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Joel Brunker Inks Deal With Promoter Gary Shaw
BoxingScene.com
Gary Shaw of Gary Shaw Productions is proud to announce the he and elite Australian boxing promoter Angelo Di Carlo of ACE Boxing Promotions have signed a co-promotional agreement with 25-year-old Sydney, Australia, featherweight Joel Brunker. 
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Berto wins
BlackAthlete.net
Russell began the fight by coming forward and boxing against the cautious Miranda but neither fighter did much damage even though Russell connected on some solid shots at the end of round. At the beginning of the second round, Russell pushed Miranda to 
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Blogs
Weekend Boxing Results: Berto & Rusell win in Biloxi, McDonnell 
By A.F.
Quick recaps of the weekend’s major boxing action from around the world.
Bad Left Hook

 

Web
Underwater boxing from 1939? – Boing Boing
I don’t know the real story behind this clip, purportedly of a 1939 “Underwater Boxing Match,” but it puts a delightful Chaplinesque spin on the sweet science. 
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