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By Mikko Salo: Watching Vitali Klitschko completely dismantle Tomasz Adamek in every phase of the noble art was another amazing display showcasing the greatness of The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Brothers from Ukraine. The difference in size, power, skill and eventually even speed between The Ring Magazine #1 and #3 heavyweight contenders was staggering.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr has praised the courage and fighting ability of the now retired Ricky Hatton but says WBA junior-welterweight champ Amir Khan must prove himself before he is prepared to share a ring with him.
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The Canadian showdown between undefeated (“WBA”) No. 11-rated Logan Cotton McGuinness and Benoit Gaudet will headline a rivalry show on Saturday night, October 22 at The Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
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Welterweight prospect Ray Robinson fights at home for just the second time in his career when he faces Manuel Guzman at the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia on September 30.
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As if Tomasz Adamek did not have a rough enough time of it when he faced the formidable man mountain that is Vitali Klitschko last Saturday night.
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By Derek Bonnett: September’s change in climate has been accompanied by a series of shifts throughout the world of boxing and SecondsOut’s world rankings. While longstanding elites, such as Vitali Klitschko and Yuriorkis Gamboa, reaffirmed their dominance over highly regarded opposition without breaking much of a sweat, a few new faces continued to impress their way up the divisional ladders.
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Jerry Glick at Ringside: Amanda Serrano scored her fourth consecutive knockout against Kimberly Conner in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday evening.
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Juan Carlos Salgado scored a controversial 12 round unanimous decision win over Argenis Méndez to claim the vacant IBF super-featherweight crown on Saturday .
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Pablo Cesar Cano has agreed to step in and face Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on September 17.
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By Jason Pribila at Ringside in Atlantic City: Four months ago Yuriorkis Gamboa left Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City with two featherweight titles over his shoulders.
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Jason Pribila at Ringside from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City: The biggest fight of the weekend between featherweights Yuriorkis Gamboa and Daniel Ponce De Leon meant more to the landscape of boxing than it did to a division that Gamboa is about to outgrow.
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Jerry Glick at Ringside: Havoc Promotions had a few problems when a couple of fighters were unable to fight for different reasons in New York City
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Gabriel Rosado grounded out a clear 10 round unanimous decision win over Keenan Collins at the Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia on Friday night.
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World rated super bantamweight Thantong Kiattaweesuk scored a fifth round knockout over Francis Myeyusho in Phitsanulok, Thailand on Friday.
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Antonio Pitalua and Cosme “Chino” Rivera battled to a 12 round draw at the Salon Jose Cuervo in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday night.
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Vincent “Vinsanity” Arroyo made the most of his return to the red corner by turning in a gritty 20 round unanimous decision win over Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez at the Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minn on Friday.
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At the official weigh-in for Saturday’s showdown against former world champion Daniel Ponce de Leon Cuban featherweight Yuriorkis Gamboa had to get rid off his underwear in order to make the contractual weight of 127 lbs.
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Vitali Klitschko and Tomasz Adamek weighed in Friday ahead of their WBC heavyweight title showdown at the Miejski Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday.
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New York, NY - (9/9/2011) - The #1 middleweight in the world, and top three pound-for-pound fighter, Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (47-2-2, 26KO’s) is preparing for "Dazzling" Darren Barker (23-0, 14KO’s) feverishly, respecting his foe’s amateur pedigree and undefeated professional record and putting the final touches on another hard training camp
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Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 9)...As we mark the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and the tragic occurrence that happened, we must remember that the first major sporting event held in the borough of Manhattan following the tragedy was the middleweight championship fight between Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad.
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By Tom Gray: The definition of “Showdown” is an event, especially a confrontation, which forces an issue to a conclusion. The event, on September 16th 1981, was the undisputed welterweight championship of the world, the confrontation was between “Sugar” Ray Leonard and Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and the conclusion saw one man’s true greatness established - forever.
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Ohio-based Nicolai Firtha says he wants to fight Tyson Fury for the Irish heavyweight title when they collide at the King’s Hall on September 17.
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Jerry Glick reporting: Andre Rozier, founder and spiritual leader of Havoc promotions said that the fighters who compete on the Havoc show at the Aviator on Saturday night will be doing so in the memory of the tragic events of ten years ago.
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Hector Sanchez and Vincent Arroyo both weighed in at the contracted maximum 143 pounds while Lateef Kayode and Felix Cora Jr. both tipped the scales at an even 198 pounds one day before their at the Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minn.
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On Saturday, October 1st, Andy Lee will not only have the opportunity to erase the lone blemish on his record, but also take yet another step toward fighting for a middleweight world championship.
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Give Vincent “Vinsanity” Arroyo a brutally cold Buffalo winter day to train and he’s as happy as can be.
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In This Corner TV’s. James ‘Smitty’ Smith recently spoke to Floyd Mayweather Jr ahead of his WBC light-welterweight title challenge with Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 17.
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Argentine boxer Lucas Mathhysse has reportedly withdrawn from his September 17 with Erik Morales.
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Following the disappointment of having Robert Guerrero pull out of his recent bout WBA interim junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana will now face Petr Petrov on September 23.
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A 10-month investigation into the death of former world champion boxer Arturo Gatti suggest that he was almost certainly murdered and did not commit suicide as was previously ruled.
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By Ron Valderrama: He is known as the "Atomic Bull" and won the WBC Heavyweight Title in 1994 beating Lennox Lewis in London.
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By: Marc Livitz: Floyd “Money” Mayweather took part in an hour-long international media conference call today to discuss his upcoming WBC Welterweight Championship fight against Victor Ortiz taking place on September 17 in Las Vegas.
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By Dave McKee: Mexican writer, Isaac Guerra, recently predicted the looming ouster of Jose Sulaiman from the Presidency of the WBC. Writing in the online Spanish language publication, La afión.com, Guerra stated that the ranks of the WBC have finally reached a critical mass of discontent with their longtime leader.
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Old-time fighters, unlike most current-day pugilists, had strong support from their fans, who would attend their fights, win or lose.
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Former British champion James DeGale will challenge Poland’s Piotr Wilczewski for the European super-middleweight title at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on October 15.
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This Saturday night at the Aviator Sports Complex, Rob Diaz and Havoc Boxing Promotions will present a night of championship boxing that will have three big featured bouts including a female world title bout.
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Boxing in Philadelphia can be as erratic as the stock market--up and down, up and down.
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While Americans were preparing to celebrate the long Labor Day weekend this past Friday, American troops overseas received a virtual visit from Floyd Mayweather Jr
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By Dave McKee: Saturday, June 7, 1997 the Convention Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, was a day of particular significance for the sport of boxing. Jose Alfredo Flores beat Eric Holland in a 15 round split decision for the World Boxing Board middleweight title. Following the conclusion of 15 rounds,
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Vitali Klitschko and Tomasz Adamek participated today in a press conference and talked about their upcoming clash next Saturday.
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Promoter Carl Greaves presents the opportunity for boxing fans to spend an evening with one of the greatest British boxers of all time - undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Joe Calzaghe
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WBF womens light-welterweight champion Myriam Lamare will make the second defense of her world title against the experienced former world champion Lely Luz Florez from Columbia on September 9.
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On Friday, Sept. 2nd, at the beautiful Speaking Rock Casino and Entertainment Center, undefeated knock-out artist and WBC FECOMBOX title holder David “El Nino” Rodriguez announced that his next opponent will be ring veteran Byron Polley.
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By Derek Bonnett: In the sport of boxing, we often forget that win-streaks are not necessarily the most effective tool when measuring a fighter for his true value. Unbeaten records and quick KOs surely impress, but it’s the way a fighter reacts to adversity or rebounds from defeat which teaches us the most.
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By Ron Valderrama at ringside: It was a hot night of boxing in Phoenix, Arizona as Alma Canez and Estrella Promotions hosted "Deulo De Campeones" to a capacity crowd at the El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium.
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Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez kicked off their 25,000-mile four-city international media tour, on Saturday.
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Omar Chavez and Jorge Paez Jr set up a potential match up with each other when they both emerged victorious at the Foro Promocasa in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on Saturday night.
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By Marc Livitz: You could say Humberto Soto was a cut above Jose Alfaro in their Light Welterweight contest tonight in Los Mochis, MX.
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By Dave McKee: At Centro de Convenciones in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Marco Antonio Rubio defeated unranked Mohammed Akrong.
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Andre Berto regained a portion of the world welterweight title on Saturday night by forcing a stoppage of champion Jan Zaveck after five rounds at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
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Featherweight No.1 contender Chonlatarn Or Piriyapinyo, 38-0-(22), stopped Roel Laguna (12-7-2, 8 KOs) from the Philippines via sixth round knockout at the Bangla Boxing Stadium on Phuket Island, Thailand on Friday.
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Former junior middleweight boxer Epifanio Mendoza, 33-12-(28), scored a magnificent third round knockout win over the previously unbeaten Carlos Negrón, 13-1-(9), at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on Friday night.
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NABO jr lightweight titleholder Eloy Perez remained unbeaten Friday night when he scored an explosive second round knockout win over Daniel Jimenez at the Salinas Sports Complex in Salinas, California.
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WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz took part in a media conference call on Thursday to talk about his September 17 showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas.
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IBF welterweight champion Jan Zaveck and challenger Andre Berto weighed in earlier today ahead of their showdown at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, Biloxi, MS.
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Sampson Boxing in association with Manguita Promotions present a night of boxing from La Romana, Dominican Republic on September 19.
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IBO Lightweight Inter-Continental Champion Kevin Mitchell will be making a personal appearance at David and Stephen Smith’s ‘The Boxers Bar’ in Christopher Street, London EC2, from 7pm this Saturday night.
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Stuey Hall believes his amazing boxing fairy-tale will continue in Saturday’s (Sept 3) triple title bantamweight battle against Jamie McDonnell at Doncaster Dome.
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The Official Pacquiao-Marquez lll Media Tour Notebook Part 1
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By Lou Catalano: He was in trouble right from the beginning.
When Andre Berto met up with Victor Ortiz in a welterweight showdown in April, few people gave Ortiz much of a chance. Ortiz was still fighting to get the “quitter” label off of him after bowing out against Marcos Maidana. He was moving up in weight, and he’d never been in with a guy as fast and slick as Berto.
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By Derek Bonnett: The hardest hits this week came from Hurricane Irene as she worked her way up the East Coast of the United States. Causing major damage in 12 states, Irene was reduced to Tropical Storm designation and went out to sea late on Sunday.
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Today’s Heavyweight division is always looking for a new star. Enter John Lewis
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Chris Fernandez, whose scheduled fight last weekend against Shamone Alvarez in Atlantic City, NJ, was canceled due to Hurricane Irene, did not have to wait long for another assignment.
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As we near the September 17 mega-event Mayweather vs. Ortiz” emanating from both the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas, and the celebrity capital of the world, Los Angeles, the connection between the squared circle and the silver screen comes even more into focus.
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When last seen on cable network Showtime Vincent “Vinsanity” Arroyo scored an upset majority decision over then-unbeaten welterweight prospect Willie Nelson.
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By: Marc Livitz: Golden Boy Promotions participated in an hour-long telephone conference call this afternoon. WBC Welterweight Champion, "Vicious" Victor Ortiz was present along with his manager, Rolando Arellano and promoter, Oscar de la Hoya.
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WBC Featherweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez of Mexico City, Mexico puts his title, and his pride on the line when he fights on his country’s Independence Day on Thursday, September 15.
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Former multi weight boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya says he has contemplated suicide in the past and has been going to a rehabilitation Center to be treated for drug and alcohol dependency. In a remarkably honest and truthful interview with Spanish-language network Univision that aired Tuesday, De La Hoya said he has been sober for three months after hitting rock bottom over the past two years.
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By Ron Valderrama: Professional Boxing returns to Phoenix this Friday September 2nd when Alma Carrasco Canez in association with Estrella Promotions host "Duelo De Campeones" (Duel of Champions) at the El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium.
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By Ron Valderrama : Promoter Michelle Rosado of Face II Face Events has come up with a cool idea.
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Former WBA Featherweight Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and former WBO Junior Featherweight king Daniel Ponce De Leon, along with their respective promoters hosted a media conference call today to discuss their 12-round featherweight rumble on September 10, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
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On Saturday September 24th a night of boxing/Mixed Martial Arts will take place outdoors on the racetrack at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa.
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In This Corner TV’s. James ‘Smitty’ Smith recently conducted an exclusive interview with the undefeated Jesse Vargas ahead of his bout with Josesito Lopez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 17.
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Lucian Bute is expecting nothing less than a tough battle when he defends his IBF super-middleweight crown against ‘Road Warrior Glen Johnson at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada on November 5.
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HBO’s excellent and highly insightful first episode of the 24/7 series featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr vs and Victor Ortiz aired over the weekend.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz both tested clean for their commission-mandated drug test, a month before they clash for the WBC welterweight crown in Las Vegas on September 17.
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By Lwazi Ndzobongo: Flo Simba made a spectacular return to the ring by knocking out Thamsanqa Dube after 2.10 seconds of the third round over the weekend.
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Fisticuffs Promotions has signed Melissa “Hurracan” Hernandez & “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey to exclusive promotional contracts.
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The WBO will pay tribute all their Puerto Rican champions during their Annual Convention from October 24th to 29th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico.
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In what has become a common story from rising Philadelphia fighters, 25-year-old Gabriel Rosado, like undefeated 28-year-old welterweight Mike Jones, credits ageless wonder Bernard Hopkins for being a helpful influence.
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American Andre Ward insists it will not effect him in any way if British opponent Carl Froch brings more support than him to Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 29.
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This week’s planned press conference to announce the findings of the Arturo Gatti investigation has been postponed due to travel problems caused by Hurricane Irene.
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Unbeaten featherweight prospect Tyler Asselstine returns to the ring September 9 in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined at The Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve in Montreal.
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It looks like former world champion Robert Guerrero could be out of the ring for up to six months after suffering a shoulder injury whilst training last week.
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Undefeated lightweight prospect Frankie “Pitbull” Gomez travelled to the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and defeated Adrian Granados via a hard fought eight round majority decision on Friday night.
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WBO Latino junior welterweight champion Jose Nieves scored a controversial 12 round majority decision win over Cuauhtemoc Vargas at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday night.
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Vyacheslav Senchenko delighted his fellow countrymen at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine on Friday night when he scored a sixth round tko win over Venezuelan challenger Marco Avendaño
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Ringside, Inc. has announced the signing of undefeated super middleweight prospect Edwin“La Bomba” Rodriguez to a sponsorship deal.
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Saturday night’s Star Boxing event at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been postponed due to the incoming landfall of hurricane Irene.
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Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will embark on a 25,000-mile four-city international media tour, beginning in Manila, Next Friday! September 2
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By Marc Livitz: Many pre-fight reports voiced legitimate concerns about the two years of inactivity from Arizona boxer Juan Garcia.
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By Dave McKee: Paulie Ayala was a champion in the ring. He won titles and lost to only the very best the sport had to offer. Having decided to retire, Ayala has done what very few boxers are able to accomplish: stay retired. This is due to re-channeling his energies into other meaningful avenues. He operates a gym in his native Fort Worth.
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