Boxing Links (8-2-11)
Remembering Butch Lewis as more than a boxing promoter | Philadelphia Inquirer … Philadelphia Inquirer So it comes as no surprise that the little fourth grader became one of the greatest boxing promoters, having worked for more than 30 years with the likes of Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Michael and Leon Spinks. PAUL BURNETT / Associated Press Boxing … See all […]
Boxing Links (8-1-11)
Cantu wins Olympic boxing trials opener Corpus Christi Caller Times Son obeyed dad’s command in fine fashion Sunday night at the US Olympic Boxing Trials in Mobile, Ala. The Kingsville fighter powered past San Antonio’s Adam Lopez, scoring a 24-17 decision in the quarterfinals of the 114-pound division. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (7-26-11)
Victim pleads for life of ‘Eddie’ the boxing roo NEWS.com.au THE kangaroo which gained international infamy for attacking a 94-year-old woman in her backyard is a “misunderstood” pet raised in captivity. “Eddie” escaped from his enclosure on Sunday and went on a rampage through Phyllis Johnson’s yard in … See all stories on this topic » American […]
Boxing Links (7-20-11)
All quiet in Pacland—before the storm? Inquirer.net A few days back, boxing godfather Manny Piñol reported that Canadian Michael Koncz had been fired as close-in aide of national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. My first reaction was of relief, even as Piñol, a battle-scarred newspaperman, did not specify … See all stories on this topic » Tarver beats Green […]
Boxing Links (7-6-11)
Plucky fan blags his way to ringside at Haye v Klitschko Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog) A plucky British boxing fan who snuck into the VIP area for the David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko fight ended up sitting next to the British boxer’s family at ringside for the fight. Simon West, a double glazing sales manager from Leeds, […]
Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Captures Silver Medal at The Nationals PROVIDENCE (June 27, 2011) – Nineteen-year-old Toka Kahn- Clary, of Providence, qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by capturing a Silver Medal at last week’s 2011 USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs. Kahn-Clary, who now sports a 76-8 amateur career record, travels again later this […]
Boxing Links (6-23-11)
At home, Alexander gets shot at redemption vs. Matthysse USA Today By Bob Velin, USA TODAY When last seen, young Devon Alexander was watching his unbeaten record, 140-pound title and stellar boxing reputation go down the drain, thanks to a lackluster performance against Timothy Bradley and the inability of “The Great” … See all stories on this […]
UFC/STRIKEFORCE NEWSLETTER (6-6-2011)
Tickets On Sale This Week UFC 133 Evans vs Davis UFC returns to Philadelphia along with three former world champions – Rashad Evans takes on rising star Phil Davis, Rich Franklin battles Rogerio Nogueira, and Vitor Belfort faces Yoshihiro Akiyama – UFC Fight Club Presale starts Wednesday, June 8 at 10am ET Tickets> Swick Returns In […]
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