Boxing Links (11-27-11)
Denver’s Ron Lyle, heavyweight boxer, dies at age 70 Denver Post By Nick Groke Denver’s Ron Lyle, the son of a preacher father and missionary mother who brawled with the best during a golden age of boxing heavyweights, died Saturday morning. He was 70. With Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and others, … See all stories on this […]
Former Heavyweight Lou Esa Launches Winning Method Management
Former heavyweight boxer and knockout artist Lou Esa has recently announced the creation of his new fighter management company, Winning Method Management. Esa (19-6-1, 16 KO) made his name in the sport in the 1970’s fighting amongst the likes of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Leon Spinks and many other greats. Training fighters for several years […]
The Loss of a Legend: Joe Frazier Tribute
By: Patrick McElligott The death of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier is a loss for more than the boxing community and the world of sports, for “Smokin’ Joe” represented a significant part of what was solid and dependable in American culture during an era of turmoil and social unrest. While far too many professional athletes […]
Boxing Links (9-12-11)
Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz: 5 Boxers Ortiz Could End Up Fighting Next Bleacher Report With Sept.17th fast approaching and the showdown between boxing’s biggest star against boxing’s rising star drawing closer, the boxing world turns their attention to Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Victor Ortiz looks to upset the P4P great and … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report […]
Boxing World Champion Bernard Hopkins to Become a Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Ripley’s F/X Department to Create a Wax Figure of Champion ORLANDO, Fla. (July 14, 2011) – While opponents have always thought fighting the current WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins was as hard as fighting two men in the ring, he will soon be able to show everyone […]
Bernard Hopkins Makes History – Post Fight Recap & Quotes
HBO Sports will air a replay of the May 21 World Championship Boxing telecast: Tonight, Monday, May 23 (11:15 p.m.) on HBO. Tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 24 (11:00 p.m.) on HBO2. (Times are ET/PT) Fight recap: Sports history was made Saturday night when Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s), at 46 years old, […]
Boxing Links (5-21-11)
Vikings’ Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut ESPN The Minnesota Vikings defensive end won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after Edwards knocked down former amateur kickboxer TJ Gibson twice at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minn. According to local reports, … See all stories on this topic » A two-for-one […]
Bernard Hopkins Montreal Workout Quotes
BERNARD HOPKINS MONTREAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES Montreal, Canada (May 19)…With American and Canadian media in attendance, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins hosted a media workout today at a local boxing gym in Montreal, Canada where the 46-year-old Two-Division World Champion and Future Hall of Famer discussed his championship rematch against WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight […]
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