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Boxing Links (12-08-11)

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | No Comments

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Boxing Braces for the Wrath of Khan
Wall Street Journal
This Thursday Amir Khan—an ethnic Pakistani boxer from Bolton, England—will turn 25. The next evening in Washington, he’ll defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight world titles against Lamont Peterson in a marquee fight on HBO. 
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Russian boxer Roman Simakov dies in hospital after collapsing in ring – official
RIA Novosti
Russian light heavyweight boxer Roman Simakov, who collapsed in the ring on Monday night during a title defense, died overnight of brain injuries in a Yekaterinburg hospital, an official said Thursday. Russian light heavyweight boxer Roman Simakov, 
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International Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2012
Bleacher Report
The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in Canastota, NY, announced its newest list of inductees. Led by multi-divisional champion Thomas Hearns, the Class of 2012 includes 13 members who will be enshrined in June. Also to enter the Hall will be
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Welsh boxer Fred Evans hoping for kind Olympics draw
WalesOnline
Evans, 20, was officially named in the Team GB boxing squad last week, the St Mellons product rewarded for his fine form in 2011 which saw him notably land European Championship gold. At the Beijing Olympics in 2008, British boxers won three medals 
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Pak Olympic boxing outfit to use Amir Khan’s gym for preparation
Associated Press of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Secretary Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) Akram Khan revealed on Thursday that Pakistani Olympic boxing outfit would use British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan’s Gloves Community Gym in Bolton to prepare for the London Olympics, 
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Pawel Wolak retires from boxing
ESPN
“I am at peace with my decision to retire from boxing. I left it all in the ring and I have absolutely no regrets. I got to do what most people will never be able to and I couldn’t be more proud to have been part of the best sport in the world. 
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Inside Boxing: Revenge sweet for Cotto
SouthCoastToday.com
Margarito’s boxing license was suspended for a year while a huge dark cloud moved in over Margarito’s earlier victories over Cotto and Kermit Cintron. That cloud took the shape of an accusing finger when the Cotto camp came up with photos of Margarito 
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Showtime cancels Dec. 31 event
ESPN
31 edition of “Showtime Championship Boxing” on Wednesday. The main event was to have featured light heavyweight titlist Tavoris Cloud (23-0, 19 KOs) against former titleholder Zsolt Erdei (23-0, 19 KOs), who withdrew last Friday because of a hand 
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UK Boxer Advised as Likely Islam Ambassador
Onislam.net
I’ve never been shy of speaking about my religion,” Khan said WASHINGTON – Talented Britain’s Muslim boxer Amir Khan could serve as a promising ambassador for Islam who would play an important role in combating growing anti-Muslim prejudice in the west 
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Boxing News: James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina Lands on HBO for January 28
Bleacher Report
James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) faces Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs) in a brutal junior middleweight slug-fest on HBO for January 28 of next year according to Boxing Scene. Kirkland is coming off his career-best knockout win over Alfredo Angulo (20-2, 
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Flyers Taking On Persona Of ‘Greatest’ Boxing Champ – Broad Street 
By David_Strehle
For the second time in three games, the Flyers sat back while burying themselves in a 3-0 hole, only to get themselves off the ropes and complete a full comeback with an exhilarating overtime victory.
Broad Street Hockey                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Pawel Wolak Announces Retirement From Boxing – Bad Left Hook
By Scott Christ
Pawel Wolak announced his retirement from boxing today, four days after his loss to Delvin Rodriguez. Bad Left Hook has more.
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Music Students Take Up Boxing | Oddity Central – Collecting Oddities
By Sumitra
They have taken up boxing to improve their music skills. It all started when their professor, James VanDenmark, took up the sport himself. The world renowned double bass soloist says the classes had a remarkable difference upon his skills on 
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Nah Right » Video: Ghostface Killah talks Boxing w/ theScore
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25 Responses to “Video: Ghostface Killah talks Boxing w/ theScore”. tHe KiD fRanKiE Says: December 7th, 2011 at 5:33 pm. THe KiD FRanKiE 1 min ago ^ On a serious note how can you cosign ASAP and call 2 Chainz wack? Like what logic 
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Clarke backs Watson to be fit for Boxing Day – ESPN Cricinfo
Michael Clarke is confident Shane Watson will play the Boxing Day Test despite the allrounder suffering a calf injury in addition to his existing hamstring tear – Cricket news from Australia v India.
Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

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