Boxing Links (11-11-11)

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The Fight For Boxing’s Future
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By David Roth Big-time boxing is invariably described as being in a state of calamitous disarray. It’s easy to imagine things being run more smoothly, but the results could be worse. The sport’s last two big-ticket pay-per-view fights, though, …
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Joe Frazier leaves boxing legacy behind
Today’s THV
UNDATED (CNN) — He was one half of the greatest boxing rivalry in the history of the sport. “Smokin” Joe Frazier died Monday night after losing a brief fight with liver cancer. He was 67-years-old. Joe Frazier made his indelible mark on boxing during …
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Boxing and MMA combine to deliver the biggest fight night of the year
Mirror.co.uk
And on the same night, boxing’s pound-for-pound great Manny Pacquiao will take on longtime rival Juan Manuel Marquez in a hugely anticipated WBO welterweight title clash. The pair have met twice before, with the first bout in 2004 ending in a draw and…
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Mirror.co.uk

Coroner: No ‘hard evidence’ Arturo Gatti was murdered
USA Today
MONTREAL (AP) – A Quebec coroner says there is no “hard evidence” that boxer Arturo Gatti was murdered, but criticized the way Brazilian authorities handled evidence in the case. Ryan Remiorz, AP Amanda Rodrigues, widow of the late former boxing …
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USA Today

Argentine Jewish boxer to defend title in Buenos Aires
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Duer, 33, is the World Boxing Organization’s super flyweight champion. Her Friday night fight, against the Uruguayan fighter María José Nuñez, will be her third title defense. Known by her nickname, The Turk, Duer, 33, is the daughter of Syrian …
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India have good chance for Olympic medal in women’s boxing: Wu
The Hindu
India, with five-time world champion MC Mary Kom in their ranks, stand a good chance of winning a medal in women’s boxing which makes its debut at the London Olympic Games next year, said International Boxing Association (AIBA) President Ching-Kuo Wu …
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The Hindu

Mahalapye ready to host historic boxing tourney
Mmegi Online
The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) makes history this weekend when they host the Botswana National Boxing Championships in Mahalapye for the first time. More than 64 boxersfrom all 14 BoBA affiliated clubs are expected to converge on the Mahalapye …
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UFC 1’s Art Jimmerson wants ‘Kimbo Slice’ in a boxing match
MMAjunkie.com
The 48-year-old Jimmerson (0-1 MMA, 33-18 Boxing) today said he’s itching to fight Slice (4-2 MMA, 2-0 Boxing). The bearded brawler this year embarked on a pro-boxing career after his MMA career fizzled. “I want to redeem myself by showing them the …
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MMAjunkie.com

Marquez ready for comeback
Fight News
Marquez has made LA Boxing on Albuquerque’s Westside his homebase for training. Trainer Sergio Chavez has been working on a strategy for Marquez’ next opponent Bahodir Mamajanov (6-0, 4 KO’s), who is the first southpaw Marquez will be facing as a pro. …
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Fight News

Alonzo ready to make most of second chance
Tbo.com
Spring Hill boxer Jose “Cheloman” Alonzo prepares to fight Adam Jaco for the vacant USA Florida super middleweight belt. By EDDIE DANIELS | The Tampa Tribune There were times when Jose Alonzo’s kids saw it. On evenings when televised boxing matches …
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Blogs

How boxing works – Holy Kaw!
Media_httpfarm7static_czrhx. Smokin’ Joe Frazier died this week after a battle with liver cancer. He was best known for becoming the first boxer to beat Muhammad Ali. Learn the basics of boxing, how you win or lose, the science behind it and …
Holy Kaw!

Robot Boxing Machines of the Day – TDW Geeks
By Cheezburger Network
Robot Boxing Machines of the Day: Because the problem with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots is that they’re not life-size …
TDW Geeks

Mike Tyson Thinks Heavyweight Boxing Will Someday Return To Its …
By Sports Radio Interviews
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today:
Deadspin

Boxing on ESPN Deportes: Comprehensive news and information …
By GFL
ESPN Deportes to offer comprehensive news and information coverage of two of the most anticipated fights of this year featuring two of ESPN Deportes’ top boxing analysts. Coverage throughout the entire week prior to each fight, across all …
GoFightLive

Web

Boxing legend Joe Frazier dead – Sport – Al Jazeera English
The former world heavyweight boxing champion achieved immortality with his three fights with Muhammad Ali in the ’70s.
aljazeera.com/sport/2011/11/201111844751883107.html