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Boxing Links (9-6-11)

Posted on | September 7, 2011 | No Comments

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Pacquiao politicking for Mayweather bout
New York Post
By GEORGE WILLIS Manny Pacquiao plans to run for an “executive” office in the Philippines in 2013, putting Floyd Mayweather Jr. on notice that if he wants to agree to the richest fight in boxing history, he has about one year to do it. 
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BOXING: Pacquiao vs Marquez. WHO YOU LIKE?™ + Bob Arum speaks on Mayweather feud.
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WHO YOU LIKE?™ Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez. Pre-fight coverage from Chelsea Pier, NYC. featuring the Bob Arum (Top Rank) and Jaime Motta (ESPN). “It was very sad for me to see a son talk to his father like Floyd Jr. did to Floyd Sr.” —Bob 
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Expert: Head wound casts doubt on Gatti’s suicide
Wall Street Journal
The results of a 10-month investigation are being presented at a northern New Jersey boxing gym on Wednesday. Forensic expert Brent Turvey says a significant laceration on the back of Gatti’s head shows that he was the victim of an assault before his 
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Hugh Jackman’s fame beats boxers
Winnipeg Free Press
The Australian actor took up the sport to prepare for his film ‘Real Steel’ – an action movie set in the near-future where boxing is dominated by robots – and although he loves stepping inside the ring, Hugh believes his opponents took it easy on him 
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Holland boxer Johnny Garcia eager for biggest test of professional career
MLive.com
Garcia learned a lot about boxing as an amateur in Michigan. Since he was 13, Garcia has posted a 70-17 record as an amateur and won five Michigan Golden Gloves state championships, both as a novice and open boxer. Cost: $25 general admission, 
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Boxing museum in the works for Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Sun News
By Alan Blondin – ablondin@thesunnews.com Former heavyweight champion James “Bonecrusher” Smith wants to add boxing legends and enthusiasts to the groups that already make Myrtle Beach a destination. Smith, a Myrtle Beach resident since 2009,
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Champion Again! Berto outlasts Zaveck
BlackAthlete.net
Zaveck was televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark. “It was my first fight coming back,” Berto said. “I was stuck in a cave the last few months just staying focused. I’m focused. I’m ready. I’m hungry.” One of the major questions heading into the fight 
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Bayonne boxer Barrett earns redemption with a unanimous decision victory
NJ.com
By Toni-Ann Cerbo/The Jersey Journal Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journa Bayonne boxer Monte Barrett, left, poses with friend Bruce Dillin at Dillin Tire. Bayonne boxer Monte Barrett’s quest for redemption has proven successful after he beat David Tua 
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McKenzie: Morales well beaten by Maidana, no threa…
WBN – World Boxing News
“I don’t think it was right Bradley was stripped, boxing has become too political these days. If you put Amir Khan in a ring with Bradley there is no way he would say he doesn’t want to fight. It comes down to politics, the longer he holds off on a 
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2011 Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ‘Cool’ with Vinny Paz
BoxingNews24.com
(September 7, 2011) – Being inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (“CBHOF”) is “cool,” according to five-time world champion Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz, who is one of seven 2011 inductees being honored Saturday night, October 29 at the 
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EXCLUSIVE ‘Real Steel’ Photo Reveals Shawn Levy’s Robot Boxing 
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You’ve seen movies about boxing. You’ve seen movies about robots. But have you seen movies aboutboxing robots? If not?and chances are good that you haven’t?you can fix that sorry mistake in October when “Real Steel” sucker punches 
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ksl.com – Pediatricians say ‘no’ to kids boxing
Eleven-year-old Jannon McShurley loves boxing. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says boxing is not an appropriate sport for kids and teens.
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Boxing Room | San Francisco Bay Guardian
If only for a marked change in tone, the Boxing Room, which opened recently in Citizen Cake’s old haunt at the corner of Gough and Grove, is a welcome turning 
www.sfbg.com/2011/09/06/boxing-room

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