Kevin Iole
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Russell has the goods to be great
By Kevin Iole
The one thing that is unique about boxers, from the tomato cans who get pummeled around like a punching bag to the supremely gifted men who define the sport, is that, outwardly,…
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De La Hoya bares his demons to the world
By Kevin Iole
Oscar De La Hoya, boxing?s golden boy and one of the sport?s most powerful promoters and iconic figures, gave a bombshell of an interview Tuesday to Univision?s Teresa Rodriguez in which he…
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Mailbag: Mayweather attracts attention
By Kevin Iole
The first episode of HBO Sports? ?24/7: Mayweather-Ortiz? was unquestionably the finest in the show?s four-year run. It captured the essence of who Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz are, and almost…
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DiBella dodges disasters at every turn
By Kevin Iole
Lou DiBella has survived the natural disasters fairly well so far. What remains to be seen is if he can avoid a man-made one. After a week in which he was walking…
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White berates Arum for disparaging comments
By Kevin Iole
Outspoken UFC president Dana White is a big Manny Pacquiao fan, but he?s not so keen on Pacquiao?s promoter Bob Arum. White reacted angrily Monday to comments Arum made in an ESPN.com…
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Fighters could benefit most from Fox deal
By Kevin Iole
Dana White was the biggest winner Thursday when he fulfilled a long-time dream by signing a deal with Fox to put live UFC events on network television. Fox reportedly is paying the…
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Controversial referee was subject of pre-fight concern
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing promoter Don King said Sunday he received a phone call several weeks ago urging him to have Russell Mora removed as referee for Saturday?s bantamweight title fight between…
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Hard-luck Mares craving Agbeko?s belt
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Abner Mares was crushed when his dream of winning an Olympic medal was dashed by what he still believes was a poor decision in the opening round of the…
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Agbeko grateful for second chance
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Joseph Agbeko crumpled over in pain, his dreams shattered, his chance at glory seemingly ended. Yet, it wasn?t the pain from the back injury that hurt as badly as…
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Mailbag: Hopkins thinks Dawson should be in golf
By Kevin Iole
Chad Dawson is a brilliant talent who often lacks the fire, work ethic and dedication to be great. When Dawson, a former light heavyweight champion, puts his mind to it, there are…
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Mike Tyson, meet Mike Tyson
By Kevin Iole
When Mike Tyson makes a telephone call to make a restaurant reservation, he almost always lands a great seat in a private area. But when he shows up for dinner, things change.…
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Pavlik?s actions are a cry for help
By Kevin Iole
Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik made a lot of people angry and cost people a lot of money on Tuesday when he decided he wouldn?t fight Darryl Cunningham on Saturday. Showtime planned…
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Mailbag: Cunningham makes his pitch
By Kevin Iole
Darryl Cunningham plans to be clad in purple in the first fight he takes after facing former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik on Saturday in a Showtime-televised super middleweight bout at the Covelli…
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Rankings: Khan?s top-10 stay could be short
By Kevin Iole
Amir Khan?s knockout victory over Zab Judah on Saturday was enough to squeeze him past featherweight Yuriorkis Gamboa and into 10th place in the new Yahoo! Sports boxing rankings. Khan?s stay among…
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Warren gives USA boxing an Olympic gold hopeful
By Kevin Iole
Michael Phelps, the great American swimmer, won eight gold medals in a record-smashing performance at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. In the 26-year-old Phelps? lifetime, the United States has captured six gold…
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Mailbag: Will tune-ups make Bradley tune out?
By Kevin Iole
Timothy Bradley used the one word during an interview with RingTV.com that should make boxing fans nauseous: tuneup. Bradley is one of the world?s best fighters and one of the nicest guys…
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Khan furthers expectations with latest punch-out
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Zab Judah has had his ups and downs in a long and mostly successful boxing career. He?s won titles at both super lightweight and welterweight, and fought most of…
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Cocky Khan backs up his words
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Dizzy Dean once said, ?It ain?t bragging if you can do it.? So far, with the exception of one stunning mistake three years ago,…
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Khan fight is Judah?s last shot at the top
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? A small crowd of about 100 onlookers has gathered in the lobby of the posh Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino to see what the fuss is about, as photographers…
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Judah still learning from legendary Whitaker
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? For years, Zab Judah watched Pernell Whitaker. He?d emulate the way Whitaker held his hands, moved his feet, shifted his body to avoid punches. Everything Whitaker did, Judah did,…