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Miller Forces Kassi To Quit/Menard Ko’s Mamadjonov

Undefeated heavyweight prospect Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller won by third-round tko against veteran Fred Kassi in the main event on Friday night from Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, N.Y. Following a cagey first round that favored Kassi (18-5-1, 10 KOs), Brooklynite Miller (18-0-1, 16 KOs), turned up the body work and pressure in rounds two and three. After landing 36-of-57 power shots in the third and racking up 30 connects to the body, Kassi retired on the stool between rounds, citing a hand injury.

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Weights,Pics And Quotes From Rochester

The eight fighters who’ll be fighting Friday, Aug. 19 at Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, N.Y., all made weight Thursday. Undefeated Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller faces his toughest test to date in veteran Fred Kassi in the main event, which will take place at the outdoor USL soccer venue. The co-main event features promising Louisiana lightweight “Rock Hard Mighty” Mason Menard facing his most dangerous foe to date in Bahodir “Baha” Mamadjonov of Houston, Texas, by way of Uzbekistan in a 10-round

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Caleb Plant Training Camp Notes

Unbeaten prospect Caleb "Sweet Hands" Plant is closing in on making the leap from prospect to contender and hopes to help cement that position when he takes on hard-hitting Juan De Angel in the main event from the Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa on August 23.

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Team Shumenov Responds To Lebedev/Gassiev Fight Announcement

Team Shumenov believes it is worth reviewing recent history en-light of the recent announcement that WBA Super/IBF cruiserweigh champion Denis Lebedev will defend against Murat Gassiev in late November or early December in Russia

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Olympics Day 12: La Cruz Wins Light Heavyweight Gold

Cuba’s Julio Cesar La Cruz became the Rio 2016 Olympic Light Heavyweight (81kg) Boxing Champion on Thursday afternoon in Riocentro Pavilion 6 with a unanimous win over Kazakhstan’s Adilbek Niyazymbetov.

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Olympics Day 12: Yeleussinov Claims Welterweight Gold

Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan won the Rio 2016 Men’s Olympic Welterweight (69kg) gold on Wednesday afternoon after a high-tempo final against Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 boxing arena.

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Wilder Is On The Mend After Surgery

Just one month after his successful title defense against Chris Arreola on July 16, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is on the fast track to recovery following injuries suffered during the bout to his right hand and biceps.

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WBC Ruling Regarding Alexander Povetkin

he WBC heavyweight championship of the world was scheduled to be contested on May 21, 2016 in Russia. The Bout was Champion Deontay Wilder’s mandatory defense of his title against Mandatory Challenger Alexander Povetkin. The Bout was the result of a purse bid the WBC conducted and which promoter World of Boxing won.

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Marreo Is Out To Make A Statement On Aug 21

Title contender Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero is ready to make a statement in the featherweight division beginning with his Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN showdown against undefeated Derrick Murray this Sunday, August 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.

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Olympics Day 11: Conceicao Strikes Gold For Brazil

The crowd raised the roof inside a packed Riocentro Pavilion 6 on Tuesday night as Robson Conceição and Sofiane Oumiha of France entered the arena for the Men’s Lightweight (60kg) Final, and the Brazilian responded with a flourishing start.

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Klitschko To Take Legal Action?

Wladimir Klitschko and his manager, Bernd Boente, have insinuated today that they may well take legal action against team Fury for what they have called a breach of the rematch contract set out.

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‘The Ghost’ Returns On August 27

Former multiple division world champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will bring his exciting style to the ring as he look to put on a show when he he headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Spike against Argentine slugger David Emanuel Peralta Saturday, August 27 from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

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“Knockout Night At The D” Returns To Las Vegas

"Knockout Night at the D" returns to Las Vegas with the fourth series installment of the popular professional boxing series, Friday night, September 9, airing (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) live on CBS Sports Network from the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

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Olympics Day 9: First Gold Medal Claimed In Rio

A packed Riocentro Pavilion 6 on Sunday witnessed the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Olympic Boxing Tournament, as Uzbekistan’s Light Flyweight (49kg) Hasanboy Dusmatov delivered a superb performance against Colombia’s Yurberjen Martinez to win the Olympic title.

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Karperis Defends Title In Huntington

The Tri-State area has been battling severe heat as of late and Saturday night at The Paramount, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented the 25th installment of the popular “Rockin Fights” series in Huntington, NY and the action inside was just as hot as the temperature outside.

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Jones Jr Schools Moore In Pensacola

Former pound for pound king Roy Jones Jr., scored a 10 round shut out win over “Rocking” Rodney Moore on Saturday night at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida, USA.