Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-8-12)
MMA: Worst Robberies of 2011 Bleacher Report 2011 was a milestone year for mixed martial arts. New champions were crowned, huge television deals were made and the notion of being mainstream is becoming more and more of a reality. But despite all the strides that the sport has made over the past… See all stories on […]
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 […]
Wrestling Links (8-23-11)
Police: Former Chippewa Falls star wrestler killed while racing train Pioneer Press By Chris Vetter Joseph Henning was known for his competitive, fearless demeanor on the wrestlingmat and his playful, friendly style off of it. On Friday that spirit was snuffed out when Henning was struck by a train in DeKalb, Ill., … See all stories on this topic […]
Boxing Links (8-12-11)
Ex-world heavyweight boxing contender LeDoux dies Sacramento Bee Former world heavyweight boxing contender Scott LeDoux (lah-DOO’) has died at age 62 after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. His longtime friend and attorney Bob Dolan told The Associated Press Friday that LeDoux died Thursday at his Coon Rapids home … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (7-5-11)
Should David Haye retire from boxing? The Guardian After being totally outclassed by Klitchko , Haye should retire from boxing. Before doing that however consider how to repay the many thousands of fans who either traveled to Germany or wasted £15.00 on the pay per view television broadcast. … See all stories on this topic » The Guardian […]
Boxing links (6-28-11)
90 years ago, boxer Johnson sought his own pardon The Associated Press On June 23, 1921, The Associated Press reported that Daugherty was considering a pardon for the boxer in time for a heavyweight fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier the following month. Eyeing a comeback, Johnson wanted to attend the fight … See all stories on […]
ANDRE WARD STAYS UNBEATEN, PUNISHES WILLIAMS
The Associated Press Published: March 21, 2008 Andre Ward stopped Rubin Williams late in the seventh round of their super middleweight bout Thursday, keeping the Olympic gold medalist unbeaten as a professional. Ward (15-0, 10 KOs) and the only American champion from the last two Olympics, had control from the opening round in his first […]