Boxing Links (11-8-11)
boxing champ Joe Frazier dies CNN (CNN) — Joe Frazier, the hard-hitting boxing heavyweight who handed the legendary Muhammad Ali his first defeat, died Monday, just a month after being diagnosed with liver cancer, his family said in a statement. The former heavyweight champion, … See all stories on this topic » SC federal judge sanctions boxer Mayweather Sacramento Bee […]
Boxing Links (11-6-11)
Boxing great Joe Frazier in serious condition with liver cancer Philadelphia Inquirer On Saturday afternoon, it was confirmed that the former heavyweight champion and Philadelphiaboxing icon was in serious condition after being diagnosed with liver cancer. “We’re looking for some miracles,” said Wolff, Frazier’s business manager. … See all stories on this topic » Bute vs. Johnson: […]
LUCIAN BUTE DOMINATES GLEN JOHNSON WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY TO DEFEND IBF TITLE
Pier-Olivier Côté Dazzles Crowd with Highlight Reel Knockout Over Jorge Teron Catch the Replay on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME® QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Nov. 6, 2011) – Lucian Bute passed the toughest test of his thriving career with a dominant unanimous decision win over Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson to defend his International Boxing […]
LUCIAN BUTE & GLEN JOHNSON OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
IBF Super Middleweight World Championship This Saturday, Nov. 5, LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET Lucian Bute: 167.5 pounds Glen Johnson: 166.5 pounds Pier-Olivier Côté: 140 pounds Jorge Luis Teron:139.25 pounds QUEBEC CITY, CANADA (Nov. 4, 2011) – In front of hundreds of spirited onlookers at Laurier Quebec Place, International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight […]
SHO Sports Update with Al Bernstein – Lucian Bute vs. Glen Johnson on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9 p.m.
FRIENDSHIP FORGOTTEN FOR FIGHT “Saturday night is business. Glen Johnson is the toughest opponent I’ve faced.” – Lucian Bute “Fans obviously know they have an exciting fight. The sense of urgency is there.” – Glen Johnson Friends preparing to become foes, Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson promise that Saturday’s IBF title fight will […]
PIER-OLIVIER CÔTÉ & JORGE LUIS TERON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Co-Feature To Lucian Bute-Glen Johnson IBF Super Middleweight World Championship This Saturday, Nov. 5, LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET QUEBEC CITY, CANADA (Nov. 3, 2011) – Day two of press conferences at La Cage Aux Sports here attracted another strong media turnout as rising Canadian junior welterweight star Pier-Olivier Côté and the more-experienced Jorge Luis Teron discussed their […]
SNEAK PEAK AT BUTE vs. JOHNSON IN-SHOW FEATURE
SHOWTIME® SPORTS VIDEO EXCLUSIVE NEW YORK (Nov. 3, 2011) –As fierce sparring partners, Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson have fostered a friendly relationship outside of the ring. But in the cutthroat world of boxing only one will take home the IBF championship belt on Saturday night. Below is a sneak peak of Saturday’s special in-show feature where the two boxers discuss […]
Weekend Boxing Preview
By: Patrick McElligott Cancun, Mexico (HBO): Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland, 12 rounds, junior middleweights. At Quebec City, Canada (Showtime): Lucian Bute vs. Glen Johnson, 12 rounds, for Bute’s IBF super middleweight title. ********** ********** There are two good fights scheduled for Saturday night. Each of the two are interesting in and of […]
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