Boxing Links (11-23-11)
Female boxers fight Games skirts idea ESPN AP LONDON — Female boxers preparing for the London Olympics want to make a statement with their punches and not their clothing. The International Amateur Boxing Association sparked charges of sexism this month by announcing that officials are … See all stories on this topic » Indian boxing team leaves for Tammer Cup Times of India […]
Boxing Links (6-15-11)
Brockton finally getting its Marciano statue USA Today (AP) — A larger-than-life statue of undefeated heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano is scheduled to go up in his home town of Brockton next year. World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman (sah-LEY’-mahn) as well as Marciano’s brother, Peter, … See all stories on this topic » ‘Rocky’ steals thunder from […]
BOXING LINKS (3-24-11)
Young boxers say sport is about learning discipline, gaining confidence Winnipeg Free Press HALIFAX – About a half dozen kids wearing shorts and T-shirts gather around Tyson Cave at a Halifax boxing club. Some look sheepish, others confused. The 29-year-old accomplished boxer isn’t about to go easy on his young students, who’ve come after … See all stories on […]