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EXCLUSIVE: Kessler Promises Another War in Epic Rematch with Froch
By Adrian Back
It was a shade under three years ago that Mikkel Kessler came out victorious from a brutal battle with Carl Froch to win the WBC super-middleweight title and cement his legacy as…
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Forget Khan: Why Brook Could Soon be the Man to Challenge Mayweather
By Adrian Back
When Kell Brook challenges Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title on February 23 in the Motor City of Detroit, Michagan, there will be an interested spectator sitting at ringisde in Floyd…
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Roach: Mayweather Will Only Fight Pacquiao in Vegas
By Adrian Back
Freddie Roach has admitted that it is becoming increasingly unlikely that Manny Pacquiao will ever face Floyd Mayweather as the undefeated American is unwilling to fight outside of the United States. It…
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Manny Pacquaio Offered ?10m to Hold Next Fight in Dubai
By Adrian Back
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach has revealed that his fighter Manny Pacquiao has receieved a huge offer to stage his next fight in Dubai. Despite two consecutive losses, one in controversial fashion to…
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Burns Handed Unification Bout with Vasquez in Massive UK Show
By Adrian Back
WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns will headline a massive bill at Wembley Arena on Saturday Match 16 in a blockbuster unification showdown against IBF champion Miguel Vazquez. The 27-year-old returns to action…
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Five Boxers Destined for Success in 2013
By Adrian Back
When it comes to predicting what will happen in the world of boxing you will more often than not be left with egg on your face. Who would have picked Juan Manuel…
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Haye Will Retire if Klitschko Refuses Summer Showdown
By Adrian Back
David Haye has revealed that he will once again retire from the ring if he cannot secure a WBC title shot against Vitali Klitschko by this summer. The former undisputed cruiserweight and…
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Tyson Fury Wants Heavyweight Title Shot against Vitali Klitschko in March
By Adrian Back
Peter Fury, the trainer and uncle of undefeated boxer Tyson, is confident that his fighter can defeat Vitali Klitschko and become the new face of the heavyweight division in 2013. David Haye…
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Amir Khan in Negotiations with Floyd Mayweather
By Adrian Back
Amir Khan has admitted that he has held talks with the representatives of Floyd Mayweather and Golden Boy promotions about the possibility of facing the undefeated American in the near future. The…
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Boxing Review of 2012: The Year of the Filipino Flash
By Adrian Back
When we look back on 2012, one of the lasting images will be Manny Pacquiao splayed out on the canvas as Juan Manuel Marquez floats away almost unable to believe that one…
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Groves Determined to Prove He?s World Class Against Teak-Tough Johnson
By Adrian Back
When George Groves takes to the ring on Saturday night at the Excel Arena he will be looking to channel a year of frustration through his fights and onto the head and…
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Groves Determined to Prove He?s World Class Against Teak-Tough Johnson
By Adrian Back
When George Groves takes to the ring on Saturday night at the Excel Arena he will be looking to channel a year of frustration through his fights and onto the head and…
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Mayweather Urges Pacquiao to Continue But Should Manny Walk Away from Boxing?
By Adrian Back
One of the toughest tasks in boxing is knowing when to walk away from the sport. Many fighters down the years have extended their careers and suffered as a result. No one…
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Alvarez Wants Mayweather in Blockbuster Clash on Cinco de Mayo
By Adrian Back
Undefeated light middleweight champion Saul Alvarez is hoping that he will be able to secure a blockbuster bout with Floyd Mayweather on the popular Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. The 22-year-old…
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Roach Waiting on Mayweather Response as Pacquiao Demands 2013 Showdown
By Adrian Back
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach has revealed that he is waiting for a response from Floyd Mayweather after an offer was made on behalf of his fighter Manny Pacquiao. The two future hall…
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Price and Fury Display Dominance But Can Either Fighter Trouble the Klitschkos
By Adrian Back
Fans of heavyweight boxing have been waiting a long time for a genuine challenger to the dominance of Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko and now it seems we have two in British prospects…
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Could Tyson Fury be the Man to Dethrone Wladimir Klitschko?
By Adrian Back
Undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury is on the verge of securing a world title bout with Wladimir Klitschko next summer provided he can beat American Kevin Johnson, but can the outspoken Brit dethrone…
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Ricky Hatton Finds Salvation in Defeat as He Finally Lays his Demons to Rest
By Adrian Back
When Ricky Hatton walked away from boxing for the first time it was a significant moment in his life. The ramifications of this decision would leave him questioning his desire to live…
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Hatton Must Prove World Title Credentials Against Senchenko
By Adrian Back
Ricky Hatton has claimed that he will be at his 'meanest and most ferocious' when he enters the ring on Saturday night in Manchester in his highly-anticipated comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko.…
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Froch Targets Year of Redemption Against Ward and Kessler
By Adrian Back
Carl Froch is aiming to secure a trilogy of mega fights in 2013 as he plans to seek redemption for the only two professional losses of his career against Mikkel Kessler and…