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WHO WILL BE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR: CRAWFORD, LOMACHENKO OR WARD?
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
The "Sugar Ray Robinson Award" is given to the Boxing Writers Association of America's Fighter of the Year. The BWAA gave Jack Dempsey the first trophy in 1938. The original purpose of the trophy was to recognize "an individua Read Full Story >>>2016 year in review: Boxing
By Andy Lewis, Sport 360, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
In a year characterised by venomous politics and the passing of cherished global icons, boxing in 2016 was every bit a microcosm of the wider world.
Rival promotional camps splintered the sport with there being precious few elite match-ups to reflect upon, while the loss of Muhammad Ali in June w Read Full Story >>> "Fighting Words" - Seven More Before We Hit The Road
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
It?s fitting that the final notable bouts of the year take place in Japan. As has become tradition, it is in the Land of the Rising Sun that the sun sets on boxing in 2016.
This year?s grand finale brings seven title fights at four cards taking place over the span of two days.
You might or mig Read Full Story >>> Twenty Rules for Retiring From Boxing?Graciously
By Peter Wood, Boxing.com, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Boxing and childhood are intertwined. Show me an ex-boxer and I?ll show you an unhappy childhood?
Retirement is a time of happiness, a chance to finally do what one loves?but for boxers it doesn?t seem to work that way.
For too many ex-fighters, retirement is a time when personal demons resurf Read Full Story >>> As year ends, boxing looks for future stars
By Santos A. Perez, The Miami Herald, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Muhammad Ali?s death on June 3 overshadowed all boxing stories in 2016. The legendary heavyweight champion?s accomplishments during a storied career and his influential role as a leader for social justice transcended the sport.
The year also featured boxing undergoing a new phase. No longer a dom Read Full Story >>> Nietes eyes vacant IBF flyweight belt
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Longest Filipino world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes wants the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight belt vacated by compatriot Johnriel Casimero.
The former World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimum weight and light flyweight champion will be facing IBF No. 4 rated Thai Eaktawan Krungthe Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor need each other
By Jonathan Pertile, The Roar, Sun, 25 Dec 2016
The late Muhammad Ali, bless his soul, once said: ?champions aren?t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them ? a desire, a dream, a vision.?
Who better than to fulfil Muhammad Ali?s definition of a champion than his heir apparent, Conor McGregor? Or the defensiv Read Full Story >>> John David Jackson: ?Andre Ward didn?t fight the first time, he ran. How much more can Ward really improve on in the second fight??
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sun, 25 Dec 2016
Former world champion and world class trainer, John David Jackson, is the head cornerman of one of the most feared punchers in the sport, Sergey Kovalev. Kovalev is coming off of a controversial decision loss to former undisputed super middleweight champion, Andre Ward. The fight was dominated early Read Full Story >>> Outside the Ring: Christy Martin
By Jill Diamond , Boxing.com, Sun, 25 Dec 2016
?In the ring, I wanted to be explosive and entertaining for the fans. Out of the ring I am finally finding who the real me is??
Sports and Philanthropy: A series of articles dedicated to those who?ve given their all and still give more. Each article will feature a different community champion; no Read Full Story >>> A lump of coal to go with an excellent Christmas gift
By Andreas Hale, RingTV.com, Sun, 25 Dec 2016
Tis the season to be jolly, fight fans.
But before we get to the Christmas gift that boxing fans could celebrate, we had to endure a lump of coal in our stocking.
Let?s start with that steaming lump of coal, shall we?
On Feb. 25, Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 knockouts) will return to the ring for Read Full Story >>> CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TITLE FIGHTS
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 25 Dec 2016
Christmas and New Year season are not usually the time for big-time boxing bouts, but there are still some important title fights which took place and are scheduled next week.
Light-heavyweight contender Artur Be Read Full Story >>> Arizona Boxing News & Notes with Don Smith: Knockout Night at the D, 2 Bouts at the Celebrity & More
By Don Smith, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
Boxing Fans, Filipino pugilist Aston ?Mighty? Palicte (22-2-18 knockouts) made his American debut successful by winning a split decision verdict (by scores of 98-92, 96-94, 92-98) over an elusive Oscar Cantu (14-1-0 Read Full Story >>> SILLAKH WINS WBO ASIA-PACIFIC CRUISER TITLE IN SUZHOU
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
SUZHOU, CHINA - Ismayl Sillakh overcame a tough and aggressive Andrei Kniazev in a tense battle and won by technical decision after nine rounds in the Suzhou Sports Center.
Sillakh, born in the Ukraine and residing in the U.S., tr Read Full Story >>> National and International Prospects Appearing at Detroit Brawl on January 22, at Masonic Temple in Detroit
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions has announced the featured fighters for a special Sunday edition of his "Detroit Brawl" series on January 22, 2017, at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
In addition to Detroit fan favorite Lanardo "Pain Server" Tyner (30-10-2, 19 KOs) appearing in the eight- Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Remains Dominant in 2016
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
An interesting article appeared in this publication the other day wherein Matthew N. Becher ran through a list of top candidates for 2016s Fighter of the Year. All candidates were worthy, but I won?t focus here on which one I felt was the years? very best. I simply want to focus on one of the fighte Read Full Story >>> Roach: Crawford's Win Helps His Cause To Land Pacquiao Fight
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
Half of Fame trainer Freddie Roach recently stated that he believes Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2) has two fights left in his legendary career.
One potential opponent for Pacquiao is Top Rank stablemate, WBC/WBO junior welterweight world champion Terence Crawford.
The Omaha native has been in the run Read Full Story >>> Canelo movement puts Golovkin fight further in doubt
World Boxing News, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
Gennady Golovkin, the current middleweight king is further away from making one of the most anticipated fights for the boxing fans against Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Despite what Oscar De La Hoya of GBP recently said, the he'd put his license as a promoter on the line if the Canelo-Golovkin f Read Full Story >>> 8 gifts Las Vegas sports fans got this year
By Kira Terry, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 24 Dec 2016
Sports in Las Vegas rose to a whole new level this year.
From getting a major league team to hosting big fights and even seeing major sports book renovations, local sports fans got quite a bit in the last 12 months. Many of them even being things sports fans never thought they?d see come to Sin C Read Full Story >>> Dana White Blasts Floyd Mayweather ... Conor Would Kill Your Tiny, Fragile Ass (VIDEOS)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Dec 2016
Dana White just sent a violent warning to Floyd Mayweather -- Conor McGregor will "kick [your] head into another planet and then he'll murder every one of [your] security guards."
The UFC champ just responded to Floyd' Read Full Story >>> "Cancun Boxing" Tonight at 10 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Dec 2016
Irma Garcia vs. "Barbie" Juarez women's title fight &
Former world champion Carlos Molina's return
CANCUN, Mexico (December 23, 2016) - The final installment of the 2016 "Cancun Boxing" series, presented by Pepe Gomez Boxing in association with Neon Star Media, will air tonight (Friday, Dec. 23) Read Full Story >>>
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