Greg Beacham
38 articles · USA Today
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George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
By Greg Beacham
George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. A full 20…
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Boxing might hear its last Olympic bell in Paris. Gennady Golovkin supports the fight to save it
By Greg Beacham
VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Gennady Golovkin believes he owes his incredible boxing career in part to his Olympic beginnings, and the possibility of his sport vanishing after the Paris Games has staggered…
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Dozens of pro boxers to take their swings at Olympic gold
By Greg Beacham
TOKYO (AP) — When professional boxers were first welcomed into the Olympics a half-decade ago, many people around the sport hated the idea — and many still do. “I think it messes…
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Fury predicts early KO of Wilder in heavyweight rematch
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES — Tyson Fury leaned into the microphone and issued an audacious prediction to Deontay Wilder regarding their heavyweight rematch. “You’re going to sleep in two rounds,” the English champion said.…
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In Fury, Wilder faces true heavyweight equal
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Deontay Wilder has waited a decade for the chance to pick on somebody his own size. Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) is the most accomplished American heavyweight boxer of…
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Shakur Stevenson poised for pro boxing debut
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Although Shakur Stevenson doesn't usually watch film of his opponents, he never tires of studying the greats of boxing. During the long idle hours in his hotel room…
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Kell Brook beats Shawn Porter by majority decision to claim IBF welterweight title
By Greg Beacham
CARSON, California ? Kell Brook won a majority decision over Shawn Porter on Saturday night to take Porter's IBF welterweight title. The English challenger claimed his first world title in just his…
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Timothy Bradley boosts his stock with gritty win
By Greg Beacham
CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Timothy Bradley is a two-division world champion and an exemplary citizen. Yet he never sparked much passion in the boxing world. Not until he finished his 30th fight…
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Pacquiao, Marquez out for KOs in next bout
By Greg Beacham
Three compelling fights in eight years haven't resolved the rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, so they're stepping in the ring together for a fourth bout on December 8 in…
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Fighters are still frustrated by amateur boxing
By Greg Beacham
LONDON ? After Carlos Suarez put on a losing performance that still had the Olympic crowd chanting his name, the Ohioan wearing Trinidad and Tobago's uniform only said what so many fighters…
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Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage. The world champion boxer and Filipino congressman has been…
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A singing sensation: Behind the scenes with Manny Pacquiao at “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao is taking a beating in the center of this ring. He barely knows a word of this Bee Gees song, which is a bit too high and…
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Pacquiao takes it personally in 3rd Marquez fight
By Greg Beacham
Manny Pacquiao never takes his fights personally. The pound-for-pound king's opponents are usually quite respectful, and the easygoing Pacquiao always ignores any stray insults. Not this time. Not for his third fight…
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Freddie Roach sets golden path for US amateurs
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Rau'shee Warren fires a flurry of punches into Freddie Roach's ribs, peppering the green chest protector with "WILD CARD" emblazoned on the front. "Double it. Again. Harder," Roach…
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Brandon Rios ready to move up, looks for Pacquiao
By Greg Beacham
CARSON, Calif. ? Brandon Rios tipped his blue Royals cap back on his head and beamed at the big cluster of fans waiting for him Saturday night. After traveling a perilous road…
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Pacquiao shows once again why he’s a headline act
By Greg Beacham
LAS VEGAS (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao was always going to get his $20 million. That was part of the deal that lured him to this gambling city, where wealthy whales and B-list…
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Trainer Freddie Roach to help US boxing team
By Greg Beacham
LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach is taking a swing at fixing USA Boxing. Manny Pacquiao's celebrated trainer will work with the U.S. national team in preparation for the London Olympics in 2012.…
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Resilient Khan aims for title unification in 2011
By Greg Beacham
LAS VEGAS ? Before Amir Khan left for his precautionary brain scan, he posed in the ring with his WBA 140-pound title belt ? along with two bruised eyes, scars on his…
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Khan edges Maidana by decision
By Greg Beacham
LAS VEGAS -- Amir Khan successfully defended his WBA 140-pound title with a narrow unanimous decision over Marcos Maidana on Saturday night, surviving the stiffest test of his career with guts and…
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Margarito hopes to beat Pacquiao, erase scandal
By Greg Beacham
LOS ANGELES ? Antonio Margarito penitence long ago turned into frustration, and he takes it out on every sparring partner, every heavy bag he punches into submission while preparing to face Manny…