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Basic investment advice to the young pro
By Roy Silbert: As most of us are aware, it's not only difficult to save money as a young fighter, but just as tough to earn. This column is not intended to offer tips on stocks, bonds or mutual funds, but a method of financial planning that may ultimately get you there. There are seven basic steps to achieve financial success.
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How fighters can protect themselves outside the ring: Part One
By Jim Thomas, Esq. All good fighters know how to protect themselves inside the ring, but many fighters have little or no knowledge of how to protect themselves outside the ring. The true stories of fighters being taken advantage of are too numerous to count. Most of the blame for these sad
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How fighters can protect themselves outside the ring: Part Two
By Jim Thomas, Esq. All good fighters know how to protect themselves inside the ring, but many fighters have little or no knowledge of how to protect themselves outside the ring. The true stories of fighters being taken advantage of are too numerous to count. Most of the blame for these sad
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UNDERSTANDING THE ASSOCIATION OF BOXING COMMISSIONS
By Tim Lueckenhoff ABC BACKGROUND: I am proud to be a member and current President of the United States Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC). This group was formed over fifteen years ago when a small group of executive directors of boxing commissions and commission members themselves decided
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Understanding the difference between amateur and professional gloves
By Everlast Everlast amateur and professional boxing gloves are a result of extensive testing, research and years of experience. Traditionally, boxing gloves were leather mittens filled with either hog or horse curled hair for padding. Although hair is an effective padding, it had many serious
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Rumors and gossip in boxing - beware!!
By Jeffrey S. Fried As an attorney practicing in the professional boxing (and sports) industry for the past 15 years, there appears to be a practice more prevalent in the sports field than in any other business industry. I am referring to the rampant gossip, innuendos and false and misleading
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An introduction to boxer-manager arbitrations in Nevada
By Chief Deputy Attorney General Keith E Kizer, Legal Counsel to the Nevada Athletic Commission In May 2000, the National Association of Attorneys General Boxing Task Force, on which I had the pleasure to serve, issued its report on findings and recommendations. One of those recommendations is
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The ABC’s of pay-per-view
By Jeff Fried It is widely acknowledged that in order for a professional boxer to reach marquee status he must become a pay-per-view broadcast attraction, requiring the boxing (and general sports) fan to actually pay to view a live televised boxing match involving the particular boxer. There is
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