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Ref bungles Murata-Sandoval knockout in Japan
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
A bizarre scene played out on the undercard of one of Japan?s year-end boxing cards in Tokyo.
Ryota Murata (12-0, 9 knockouts), the 2012 Olympic middleweight gold medalist from Nara, Japan, found the target on Mexico City?s Bruno Sandoval (19-2-1, 15 KOs) in the third round with a shotgun right h Read Full Story >>>Freddie Roach: Terence Crawford a tough fight for Pacquiao, but one we can't turn down
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
In this video interview with FightHub, Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach talks about a potential Pacquiao-Crawford fight. Check out some excepts of what he had to say below.
On if the time is right to take a fight against Terence Crawford:
"He's big enough [of a name]...he will definitely Read Full Story >>> Omega back in spotlight
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Sports commentator and ring announcer Rico Navarro of Cebu recently sent an email detailing the return of Omega Pro Sports as a prominent player in the country?s sports landscape. That?s welcome news particularly as back in the ?80s, Omega made waves as the backer of the Mama?s Love basketball team Read Full Story >>> Five reasons why 2017 will be a great year for boxing
By Scott Wilson, GIVEMESPORT, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Anthony Joshua, Gennady Golovkin and Manny Pacquiao were among the stars of boxing in 2016.
AJ went from being a rising talent to a champion, winning the IBF heavyweight title with victory over Charles Martin in April and setting up a super-fight with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 with a consummate Read Full Story >>> Five questions for boxing in 2017: Who wins the heavyweight showdown in England?
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, CBS Sports, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Particularly if your occupation involves making lists.
And given that one of the CBS Sports boxing team mandates is to wrap 2016 in a tasteful bow before flipping the calendar to 2017, this is as good a place as any to get it accomplished.
So withou Read Full Story >>> Former heavyweight boxer Andrew Golota cuts a giant figure, even in retirement
By Homer D. Sayson, Spin.ph, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
CHICAGO - While wolfing down a steak with my wife at a hotel near downtown Milwaukee, a very large human being entered the cafe, creating a stir on what had been a quiet breakfast.
As the other diners curiously watched and wondered, I knew exactly who the giant was.
He used to be a murderous Read Full Story >>> TMT Invades Barclays Center/Showtime Kicks Off New Year In Boxing Jan. 14
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
?You have your moments. Not many of them? But you do have them.? ?Princess Leia Organa
If the iconic figure from a galaxy far, far away (portrayed by a very special Carrie Fisher, who will be missed) could speak to the leaders of boxing?s empire, there?s a chance she might utter those famous line Read Full Story >>> Light-heavyweight champion Andre Ward led in two categories, whilst Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao placed #2 in power conn. pct. Carl Frampton's 52.5 thrown per round ranked #2.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, CBS Sports, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Particularly if your occupation involves making lists.
And given that one of the CBS Sports boxing team mandates is to wrap 2016 in a tasteful bow before flipping the calendar to 2017, this is as good a place as any to get it accomplished.
So withou Read Full Story >>> Fighter of the Year: Stats favor Terence Crawford for 2016 crown
World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Statistically Speaking: The CompuBox 2016 Fighter of the Year is Terence Crawford, who tallied 49 points on the CompuBox Categorical Leaders list.
Super-lightweight king Crawford and runner-up Vasyl Lomachenko (44 points) led in four categories each.
Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez lead by large Read Full Story >>> 16 things sports fans can look forward to in 2017
By Charles Curtis, USA Today, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
You're about to get your wish, Internet: 2017 is coming fast.
So let's stop looking into the past year for a second and look ahead, because there's so much to be excited about (and yeah, a lot of people hated 2016). Get your popcorn ready for what should be some must-see storylines.
1. Another Read Full Story >>> Lewkowicz Secures Right to Broadcast KO King Guzman's Title Defense This Saturday in Japan
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing is proud to announce he has secured the rights to broadcast a special early-morning Woz Promotions tripleheader of world-class boxing, on TyC Sports, on Saturday, December 31, Read Full Story >>> JUSTICE INGLIS INDUCTS PBOC OFFICIALS
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Mandaue City, Cebu ? Court of Appeals Justice Gabby Inglis inducted the newly elected officials of the Professional Boxing Officials of Cebu (PBOC) Friday afternoon hosted by FelJobs office along F.B. Cabahug St. here where t Read Full Story >>> Loeffler hopeful Roman and Cuadras agree to rematch
By Mitch Abramson, RingTV.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Promoter Tom Loeffler remains hopeful that Roman (Chocolatito) Gonzalez and Carlos Cuadras will stop their bickering and come to terms for a rematch on March 18 at Madison Square Garden despite grumbling from both fighters on what they stand to pocket for a second fight. Gonzalez-Cuadras is being ey Read Full Story >>> Mindanaoans shine brightest in 2016
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan, Sun.Star Davao, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
CHANGE has come indeed. Since long-time Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte won the presidential race via landslide last May, it opened many windows of opportunities for Dabawenyos and Mindanaoans to shine in sports.
Appointing his then Sports Development Division of the City Mayor's Office (SDD-CMO Read Full Story >>> Why Carl Frampton is deservedly boxing's 2016 fighter of the year
By Liam Happe, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
2016 has been a mixed bag when it comes to boxing. In fact, there?s a chance most people will remember it as the year the incomparable Muhammad Ali passed away or the year of two excellent pugilistic blockbuster films (Creed and Bleed For This) than they will for anything particularly immortal betwe Read Full Story >>> Mourning a tough year and hoping for a better one
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
One year ends and another begins in a couple of days amid regrets and grief from the last 12 months and a wellspring of hope for something better in 2017.
It?s been a year to mourn, remembered mostly for who and what boxing lost. Legends are gone. Goodbye, Muhammad Ali, Aaron Pryor and Howard Bin Read Full Story >>> Sonny Liston?s Lonely Hearts Club Band
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
?Mae West replied, ?No, I won?t be in it. What would I be doing in a lonely hearts club?? So the Beatles wrote her a personal letter and she changed her mind??
?Someday they?ll write a blues song just for fighters. It?ll be for slow guitar, soft trumpet, and a bell.??Sonny Liston
One of the to Read Full Story >>> Ward in ?Same Boat? as Mayweather 14 Years Ago
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
On April 20, 2002 Future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. moved up from a division he dominated, junior lightweight, to challenge, WBC lightweight King, Jose Luis Castillo.
It was supposed to be another day at the offi Read Full Story >>> WORLD RANKED CRUISERWEIGHT KEVIN LERENA KICKS OFF HUGE 2017!!
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (December 29, 2016) World ranked cruiserweight KEVIN "THE KO KID" LERENA, (16-1-0, 8 KO's) kicks off his 2017 campaign towards a world title in style on Saturday, February 4 with his triumphant Read Full Story >>> Professional Boxing returns Jan. 19 to Worcester, junior lightweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez headlines inaugural "New England's Future" series event
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
WORCESTER, Mass. (December 29, 2016) -- Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) held a press conference yesterday to formally announce its inaugural show, "New England's Future," Thursday night, January 19, at the Worcester Palladium. It will mark the first professional boxing event in Worcester, loc Read Full Story >>>
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