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Boxing Links (10-16-11)

Posted on | October 16, 2011 | No Comments

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A bizarre finish, even for boxing
ESPN
Even in the world of boxing, where the bizarre is almost routine and controversy is commonplace, this was a night worthy of mention in Ripley’s book of the unbelievable. It ended with Hopkins in the hospital with a dislocated joint in his left shoulder 
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Dewey Bozella: Wrongfully Convicted Man Wins Pro Boxing Debut Match
ABC News
By JOEL SIEGEL Dewey Bozella, center, raises his fist in celebration as he poses for photos after defeating Larry Hopkins in a boxing match in Los Angeles, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. (Richard Vogel/AP Photo) Dewey Bozella wanted just one shot, 
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ABC News
‘Real Steel’ dances away from ‘Footloose’
USA Today
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Not everybody cut loose, footloose, this weekend, leaving a virtual tie at the box office between the Footloose remake and a Disney film about boxing robots. By Greg Williams, DreamWorks Pictures Real Steel, starring Hugh 
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USA Today
Boxing Excitement hits Merseyside: Cleverly defeats Bellew, DeGale
BoxingInsider.com (blog)
During the preliminary introductions both boxers looked fired up and eager to begin. The atmosphere at the Echo Arena was electric and high in anticipation of a true ‘grudge match.’ It was straight off the blocks from the opening bell with no preamble 
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Nonito bites into Big Apple
Boston Herald
By Ron Borges / Boxing Notes Nonito Donaire may not be the next Manny Pacquiao, but that isn’t stopping him — or promoter Bob Arum — from trying, which is why Donaire will be in New York Saturday night plying his trade. Despite the fact there are far 
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Kimbo Slice knocks out Ray Bledsoe
ESPN
He compiled a 4-2 record in MMA before turning his attention to boxing. Ferguson, 37, has stopped each of his boxing opponents in the first round. Franklin McNeil covers mixed martial arts andboxing for ESPN.com. 
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Boxer Patricia Manuel gets one step closer to Olympic dream
Los Angeles Times
A few hours earlier Manuel had beaten Florida’s Lauren Fisher in the third round of the National Police Athletic League boxing championships, capping an unlikely comeback from a serious shoulder injury. More important, the victory qualified Manuel for 
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Los Angeles Times
What is happening to our beloved sport of boxing? The rules need updating
EastsideBoxing.com
By Fantana: Recently us boxing fans have had to endure a lot of nonsense. Last night’s terrible robbery of Bernard Hopkins, a man who has done more for boxingand old people than most people, was just another nail in the coffin for boxing
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EastsideBoxing.com
Malignaggi wins Saturday, before controversial PPV ending
ESPN (blog)
By Michael Woods Boxing’s resident Twitter King Paulie Malignaggi got it done Saturday night at the Staples Center, and lo and behold, was back on the Twitter an hour after he scored a unanimous decision over ultra-game Orlando Lora. 
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El Paso boxer Jennifer Han punishes opponent in main event at Cohen Stadium
El Paso Times
El Paso’s boxing sweetheart, Jennifer Han, produced with a flourish on a beautiful October Saturday evening at Cohen Stadium – in the ring and at the box office. Han stopped DJ Morrison of Billings, Mont., after three rounds of a boxing clinic … a 
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Blogs
Kimbo Slice Wins 2nd Boxing Fight By KO | BoxingInsider.com 
By Staff
Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson knocks out Tay Bledsoe at 1:52 of round 1. Pre fight quotes: Kimbo Slice: “The fight will only last as long as he can.
BoxingInsider.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Rapid-Fire Boxing – Up Next In Sports – Funny Sports Pictures, Tiger 
By Cheezburger Network
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Up Next In Sports – Funny Sports…                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Video: Kimbo Slice Scores One Punch Knockout in Second Boxing 
By Brent Brookhouse
Kimbo Slice scored a knockout of Tay Bledsoe in his second boxing match. But does it actually mean anything for Kimbo’s boxing career?
Bloody Elbow

 

Web
Another controversial finish for boxing | Philadelphia Philly.com | 10 
The phrase “another black eye for boxing” comes up way too often in clever newspaper headlines and story leads. Boxing can only blame itself for putting so 
www.philly.com/…/Another_controversial_finish_for_boxing…                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Is middle-aged boxing healthy or harmful?
theGRIO REPORT – While athleticism at their ages is impressive, both match ups raise the same question — at what age do the health risks of boxing become too 
www.thegrio.com/…/middle-aged-boxing-healthy-or-harmful…

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