Boxing Links (10-6-11)

Posted on | October 6, 2011 | No Comments

Hugh Jackman’s boxing is real deal in ‘Real Steel’
USA Today
By Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES – As Hugh Jackman steps into Trinity Boxing Club, a strange metamorphosis begins. From underneath his trademark nice-guy persona a dangerous beast emerges. By Larsen & Talbert, for USA TODAY Hugh Jackman …
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USA Today

Boxing: Bullish Nevin ready to make Irish history
Irish Independent
By Bernard O’Neill John Joe Nevin has vowed to create even more Irish boxing history at the AIBA World Championships in Azerbaijan. The Cavan BC bantamweight, who won bronze at the 2009 AIBA World Championships in Milan, guaranteed himself at least …
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Brian Cazeneuve: Boxer Warren makes record third Olympic team and might not be …
SI.com
US boxer Rau’shee Warren made history at the world championships this week, becoming the first athlete to qualify for three US Olympic boxing teams. The 24-year-old from Cincinnati locked up an Olympic spot for the US in the 114-pound flyweight …
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Christy Martin a fighter at heart
ESPN
By David Picker When women’s boxing first captured the nation’s attention in the mid-1990’s Christy Martin was its breakout star. Fighting on the undercards of several Mike Tyson fights, she captured fans attention by combining a brawling style in the …
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Cuban boxer Casamayor will be fighting to make history
eTaiwan News
Joel Casamayor, of Miramar, Fla., will face World Boxing Council super-lightweight titleholder Timothy Bradley in the bout preceding the third Pacquiao-Marquez match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “We have a good working relationship with …
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Fla. boxer collapses in ring
Toledo Blade
Enlarge This was it — one of Ishika Lay’s final steps, a final opportunity, to realize her dream of making the women’s US Olympic boxing team. But during the second round of a bout at the National Police Athletic League Boxing Championship at the …
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Toledo Blade

Boxing: World boxing body start bribe enquiry
WalesOnline
The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) today began their investigation into accusations that bribes were accepted in return for 2012 Olympic gold medals. The governing body denied “in the strongest possible terms” allegations made by the …
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Hopkins not ready to let young lion wrestle away his title
USA Today
“I still love the fundamentals of boxing. I still love the heart of boxing, I still love the hit, and not get hit, of boxing. “Enjoy me while I’m here. Nothing lasts forever, and I think we all know that.” Top Rank signs Bradley: Timothy Bradley, …
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‘Wolverine’ picks Manny over Floyd
Philippine Star
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) Updated October 07, 2011 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines – Count Hugh Jackman as among the Hollywood heavyweights rooting for Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. That’s if the superfight between Pacquiao and …
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