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Exclusive: Nevada Commission confirm Conor McGregor boxing license application
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 19 May 2017
UFC Champion Conor McGregor has made an application for a boxing license, the Nevada State Athletic Commission have confirmed to WBN.
Commission head Bob Bennett outlined the fact that McGregor had put forward his desire to apply which now adds to the Irishman's recent statement of a deal being a Read Full Story >>>Yes, Pacquiao is taking Jeff Horn seriously
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
MANNY Pacquiao said he would first review the past three fights of Jeff Horn, whom he had heard of for the first time. This was before Pacquiao started training for his July 2 fight with the unbeaten but obscure Austral Read Full Story >>> Where will Terence Crawford?s boxing rise, from Omaha to Colorado to Madison Square Garden, take him next?
By Nick Groke, DenverPost.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
In the vacuum created by Floyd Mayweather?s retirement and his teasing of a possible stunt bout against mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, an idea better suited for Twitter than reality, the search for America?s next best boxer moved to the shadows. Or, at least, to Colorado Springs.
Terence Cr Read Full Story >>> Crawford says move to 147 is soon, but Diaz at MSG is next
By Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 19 May 2017
NEW YORK (AP) -- Terence Crawford has heard the question so many times he anticipates it like an overmatched opponent's punch.
So, when will he go searching for a showdown at 147 pounds?
''Soon,'' he said.
First, there's still business at 140.
The undefeated champion will defend his titl Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford Vs. Felix Diaz: 10 Things You Should Know Before Watching Saturday's Fight
By Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
WBC and WBO super lightweight champion Terence Crawford (30-0, 21 KO) will defend his titles against Felix Diaz (19-1, 9 KO) on a busy Saturday night in boxing. Crawford and Diaz will clash at the iconic Madison Square Garden, while two other cards of major interest in the sport take place elsewhere Read Full Story >>> TERENCE CRAWFORD vs. F?LIX D?AZ WORLD JR. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
NEW YORK (May 18, 2017) -- Undefeated World Junior Welterweight Champion and top pound for pound fighter TERENCE "Bud" CRAWFORD (30-0, 21 KOs), of Omaha, Neb., will make his 2017 debut, This Saturday! May 20, at the Mecc Read Full Story >>> GERVONTA DAVIS, LIAM WALSH & PROMOTER FLOYD MAYWEATHER SOUND OFF IN HEATED FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR IBF 130-POUND CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME? FROM LONDON
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
America?s Youngest Champion Makes First Title Defense On The Road Against No. 1 Contender & Local Favorite Walsh Saturday At 6 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME
?I?m just on a whole different level?On Saturday night you?ll b Read Full Story >>> Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon Final Press Conference Quotes
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
NATIONAL HARBOR (May 18, 2017) - Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. and top challenger Oscar Escandon went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they square-off in the main event of SHO Read Full Story >>> All-Time Boxing Great Thomas Hearns Visits Claressa Shields in Training at Berston Field House in Flint
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
Two-Time Olympic Medalist Preparing for Friday, June 16, WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title Fight Against Mery Rancier at Salita Promotions' Detroit Brawl at Masonic Temple in Detroit
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions Makes FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Facebook Debut On Saturday, July 15
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
Las Vegas, NV (May 18, 2017) - Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions will team with Linacre Media and Facebook to bring the fans from across the globe together with one purpose - the love of boxing - and will give all a ringside seat for "FIGHTNIGHT LIVE" on Facebook.
Record numbers and 5-star reviews Read Full Story >>> NBA PLAYOFFS -- Cavs destroy Celtics in Game 1 of the East Finals
By Paolo Catapang, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
WASHINGTON -- After so much anticipation, so much hype, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals turned out be a sleeper as the Cleveland Cavaliers annihilated the Boston Celtics, 117-103, at the TD Garden Read Full Story >>> UFC Legend Frankie Edgar Says He'll Be UFC Champ This Year (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
TMZ SPORTS -- Frankie Edgar ain't considering retirement after smashing Yair Rodriguez ... in fact, he says he hasn't even peaked yet, and predicts he'll be champ before the calendar reads 2018.
TMZ Sports asked the Read Full Story >>> Will Terence Crawford ever get his shot at Manny Pacquiao?
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 19 May 2017
In a post-Floyd Mayweather world, no one boxer has pulled away from the pack and established himself as the unquestioned best.
There is great support for Vasyl Lomachenko, the remarkable WBO super featherweight champion. And there are plenty of backers of Andre Ward, the IBF-WBA-WBO light heavywe Read Full Story >>> The Hornet?s nest stirred up; Pacquiao foe has titanium plate in throat
By Dennis Principe, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 19 May 2017
For the second time in his illustrious career, Manny Pacquiao will be facing someone who underwent a delicate medical procedure that involves implanting plates in a sensitive body part.
The 29-year-old Jeff Horn of Australia, Pacquiao?s upcoming opponent, has a titanium plate inside his throat Read Full Story >>> Warren Buffett?s Favorite Boxer Is Also Cheap
By Alex Raskin , The Wall Street Journal, Fri, 19 May 2017
As boxing superstar Terence ?Bud? Crawford readied himself for a title defense in his hometown of Omaha in 2015, a fan was ushered into the locker room for a quick introduction: a local investor by the name of Warren Buffett.
Growing up on Omaha?s tough north side, Crawford didn?t know Warren Bu Read Full Story >>> Next round of Mayweather-McGregor negotiations could rival fight
By Martin Rogers, USA Today, Fri, 19 May 2017
So, Conor McGregor?s contract is done and the Ultimate Fighting Championship?s biggest star has agreed terms to take on Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring, making a cross-sport superfight between the two halfway to fruition.
Right?
Well, almost right. Yes, getting one of the two potential prota Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is nowhere close to happening
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 19 May 2017
On Wednesday, UFC president Dana White told the world he?d come to terms with his lightweight champion, Conor McGregor, for a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. On Thursday, Mayweather reinforced his decision on coming out of retirement in order to fight the Irish superstar.
It seems like there Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor, UFC strike deal to pursue Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 19 May 2017
Conor McGregor announced on his website, TheMacLife, that he has struck a deal with the UFC for a possible fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
?It is an honor to sign this record-breaking deal alongside my partners,? McGregor wrote of UFC?s parent company and his own agency.
?The first and most Read Full Story >>> McGregor signs, but Mayweather still appears long way from dotted line
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Fri, 19 May 2017
The bout is halfway done. Halfway to completion. Halfway to insanity.
Conor McGregor and UFC president Dana White announced late Wednesday night that McGregor had signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr.
This was hailed as big news in the fight world. The matchup pitting the UFC?s bigg Read Full Story >>> MAGSAYO HEADLINES PINOY PRIDE 41 AT IEC PAVILLON IN CEBU
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 May 2017
Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo, the child boxing prodigy whom patriarch Antonio L. Aldeguer of the famed ALA Boxing Gym described as "the best boxer he has seen to come out in his stable in 40 years" will finally have his date Read Full Story >>>
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