Boxing Links (10-8-11)
‘Real Steel’ is ‘Rocky’ with boxing robots msnbc.com By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper Don’t let the giant metal boxing robots in “Real Steel” fool you. This movie is no “Transformers.” Instead, it’s actually a sweet family film, although if a real boxertelegraphed his punches this obviously, he’d be on the … See all stories on this topic » Silver lining for […]
Boxing Links (9-26-11)
Azerbaijan furious over boxing bribery claims AFP BAKU — The world boxing championships began in Baku on Monday amid official fury at claims that multi-million dollar bribes were paid to ensure gold medals for Azerbaijani fighters at the 2012 Olympics. The ex-Soviet state’s powerful emergency … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (7-30-11)
Dib eyeing unification bout with John Sydney Morning Herald Newly crowned IBF featherweight world champion Billy Dib is eyeing a massive unification fight with superstar Chris John and looks set to lead a new Australian boxing boom, spearheaded by the little guys. Dib’s unanimous points win over Mexican Jorge … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (7-28-11)
Cayo, Peterson vie for shot at Khan ESPN (blog) But that fell by the wayside when Warriors Boxing promoter Leon Margules, Cayo’s co-promoter, and Golden Boy couldn’t finalize the language on options in the event of a Cayo win. The fight was quickly shifted to ESPN2/ESPN3, which had an open date. … See all stories on this topic […]
CELEBRITY GUESTS AND NEAR FISTICUFFS MAKE FOR LIVELY PRESS CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS
Though the press conference held today at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was principally to discuss the high-stakes super lightweight showdown between IBF #3-rated Victor “Mermelada” Cayo (20-1, 18 KOs) IBF #4-ranked Lamont Peterson for the right to challenge Amir Khan, it was the celebrity guests present and the antics of the always-colorful […]
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 (7-16-11)
I will break Tarver, says Green Sydney Morning Herald Danny Green … in training at a Marrickville boxing gym for Wednesday’s fight. ”Antonio Tarver is the kind of guy who can be broken. I can break him. I will break him.” Photo: James Brickwood THE IBO cruiserweight world champion, Danny Green, … See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (6-22-11)
Klitschko long ago conquered strongest foe ESPN (blog) It’s also an opportunity to finally see the long-reigning king of boxing’s (fading) glamor division in his moment of truth against a dangerous opponent in his prime. But don’t buy too much into that last part. Because the truth is, Klitschko has been … See all stories on this […]
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