Boxing Links (11-15-11)

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Joe Frazier funeral provides final salute to boxing legend
Christian Science Monitor
Joe Frazier funeral: Former boxing champions paid their respects to Frazier in Philadelphia on Monday. Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes both attended the Joe Frazier funeral. By Dan Gelston, Associated Press / November 15, 2011 Joe Frazier funeral: Boxing …
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Christian Science Monitor

Boxers now willing to try almost anything to win
Examiner.com
Week in and week out, we’re seeing more and more boxers violating the rules. The latest sneaky trick was used by Juan Manuel Marquez who kept stepping on Manny Pacquiao’s right foot throughout their Championship fight on Saturday night. …
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Boxer Edgar Santana, The Pride of Spanish Harlem, is Back on Track
Fox News
For Santana, a welterweight boxer, whose trademarks include a wicked overhand right and deadly double left hook, the wins marked something else – a comeback. A promising boxer, and a popular prospect at the time, Santana’s career screeched to a halt …
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12 Things Boxing Could Learn from MMA
Bleacher Report
MMA and boxing both had a good night this last Saturday. The UFC debuted on FOX and had a great if short fight. In boxing, Manny Pacquiao fought Juan Manuel Marquez in a thrilling battle that saw Pacquiao win a close decision, that has been somewhat …
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Bleacher Report

BOXING: HOW TO BEAT AMIR KHAN —Lamont Peterson. WHO YOU LIKE?™
round1tv
Exclusive: Training Day with Lamont Peterson. Amir Khan vs Lamont Peterson. WHO YOU LIKE in December 10 match-up between Lamont Peterson vs Amir Khan. Recorded Saturday, October 22 (Washington, DC.)
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HBO Boxing: Cotto vs. Margarito: Face Off with Max Kellerman
YouTube
Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito face off with Max Kellerman, discussing their widely-disccused first meeting and looking ahead to the rematch. Cotto vs Margarito 2 happens 12/3 on HBO PPV. For more information on HBO Boxing, …
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Stephen Espinoza hired by Showtime
ESPN
By Dan Rafael Stephen Espinoza, best known in boxing circles as the longtime lead attorney for Golden Boy Promotions, has been hired as executive vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports, the network announced Monday. …
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Boxing champ’s father jailed for six years for shooting her
The Local.de
A former double world champion boxer saw her adoptive father jailed for six years in Berlin on Monday – for shooting her four times and probably ending her professional career in the ring. Rola El-Halabi was in the German capital’s district court to …
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The Local.de

De La Hoya fights to have case dismissed
FOXSports.com
The war between boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya and the woman who alleges he imprisoned her during a kinky night of sex and drugs is heating up. Where does Joe Frazier rank among the best in boxing? We have the answer. De La Hoya’s lawyer asked Monday …
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Fundraiser for the Retired Boxers Foundation: Proceeds to be presented at Holm …
WBAN
by Sue TL Fox (NOV 15) This year the sport of women’s boxing is set to see one of the biggest women’s boxing fights in the history of the sport when Anne Sophie Mathis of France, fights Holly Holm on December 2, 2011, at the Route 66 Casino Hotel, …
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Blogs

For one night, boxing packs more punch than its upstart rival | The …
By Eric McErlain
Saturday night’s Pacquiao-Marquez fight made for great television, but boxing is gradually being eclipsed by cage-fighting.
The Daily Caller

Full Card Announced for Hitz Boxing ‘Thanksgiving Eve Belvedere …
By admin
The full card has been announced for Hitz Boxing’s triumphant return of the Thanksgiving Eve Belvedere Bash, on Wednesday, November 23, at the posh Belvedere.
Boxing News

World Series of Boxing LA Matadors win season opener against …
By Staff
By Michael Montero November 13th, 2011 Los Angeles, CA The Matadors edged out their season opener against the Arlans (of Kazakhstan) in front of a.
BoxingInsider.com

How to Watch 17 MMA and Boxing Events In 7 Weeks – Bloody Elbow
By Brent Brookhouse
Brent Brookhouse of Bloody Elbow explains how he plans to watch 17 boxing and MMA events before 2011 comes to a close.
Bloody Elbow

Ali Among Boxing Greats Paying Respect To Frazier « CBS Cleveland
By Matt Loede
Joe Frazier was remembered as a great heavyweight champion and a city icon at a funeral attended my longtime rival Muhammad Ali. Former heavyweight champions Ali and Larry Holmes and promoter Don King were among those to pay …
CBS Cleveland

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Joe Frazier funeral — Muhammad Ali among boxing greats paying …
With his championship belt and a pair of gloves draped over his casket, Joe Frazier was going one more round.
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Ali among boxing greats paying respect to Frazier – Other sports …
Joe Frazier was remembered as a great heavyweight champion and a city icon at a funeral attended my longtime rival Muhammad Ali.
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