Boxing Links (11-5-11)
Legendary boxer Smokin’ Joe Frazier is in the final fight of his life. FOXSports.com Frazier, who gave the boxing world the “Thrilla in Manila,” and many other classic memories, is deathly ill with advanced liver cancer. “He’s in serious shape, we’re looking for a miracle,” a source close to the former heavyweight champ told The New … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (11-4-11)
Johnson unfazed by road, buddy Bute ESPN By Dan Rafael Glen Johnson has never been boxing’s most talented fighter. He knows it and has never had a problem saying so. After his stunning knockout of Roy Jones Jr. in 2004, he even famously said in his postfight interview with HBO’s Larry … See all stories on this topic […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-28-11)
UFC wild child: Unpredictable welterweight Nick Diaz takes 137 spotlight … Washington Post He’s among the most talented welterweights in mixed martial arts, and his rare combination of versatility and toughness has resulted in many dramatic stoppages. Or maybe Diaz won’t even show up for the fight. Neither scenario would be much of a … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (7-21-11)
Judge rules ex-big leaguer owes local promoter cash Delaware County Daily Times By CINDY SCHARR MARPLE — Boxing promoter Damon Feldman won a technical knockout over Jose Canseco on Wednesday, after the former major league slugger was a no-show at district court. Magisterial District Judge John P. Capuzzi ordered Canseco to pay … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (4-11-11)
Billy Beynon Hill name honour for boxing hero BBC News Villagers are paying tribute to a boxing champion almost 80 years after he died by naming a hill in his honour. Billy Beynon Hill in Bryn, near Port Talbot, will recognise a collier who found success in the boxing ring and suffered a tragic death. … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (3-31-11)
World Amateur Champion Katie Taylor says boxing can be corrupt – VIDEO Irish Central Boxing authorities should re-evaluate the way in which amateur fights are scored and judged according to the three time World Amateur Boxing Champion, Katie Taylor. The Irish womanlost out to a fairly out rageous decision in the lightweight final of … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (3-30-11)
Jose Canseco says fight promoter knew about Ozzie switch Yahoo! Sports (blog) By ‘Duk The Internet had another good chuckle at Jose Canseco’s expense earlier this week when it was reported that he tried to unsuccessfully send his twin brother Ozzie to participate in a celebrityboxing match down in south Florida. … See all stories on […]
MMA Links (3-29-11)
Mixed martial arts more than just UFC kgw.com by Joe Becker The evolution and growth of mixed martial arts has been staggering in recent years. The UFC and other promotions are here to stay. KGW recently visited the Next Level Martial Arts studio in Tigard to see how the sport is catching on … See all stories […]
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