Mike Coppinger
157 articles · BoxingScene.com
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Quillin-Guerrero a clash of elites
It?s one of the most rare events in boxing: Two fighters advised by power broker Al Haymon going head-to-head. But in Peter Quillin?s first defense of his WBO middleweight title, he?ll take…
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Rigondeaux gives Donaire a boxing lesson
NEW YORK ? When Guillermo Rigondeaux fled Communist Cuba more than four years ago, he did so with dreams of a night like this. Fighting at the historic Radio City Music Hall…
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Rigondeaux’s odyssey culminates in New York City
NEW YORK ? Guillermo Rigondeaux made the only decision possible if he wanted to attain his dreams of boxing professionally: He took a leap of faith on a speedboat. It wasn?t the…
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Nonito Donaire on Parting Ways With Victor Conte
NEW YORK -- Nonito Donaire has worked with nutritional guru Victor Conte for the past seven fights, but Conte ended his relationship with Donaire during the camp for this fight without a…
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Stieglitz stops Abraham in three, avenges loss
Robert Stieglitz came out like a man hell-bent on revenge and exacted just that on Saturday at the GETEC Arena in his hometown of Magdeburg, Germany, evening the score with Arthur Abraham…
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Fans may suffer most from Golden Boy-HBO rift
The Cold War between Top Rank and Golden Boy went nuclear with Monday?s news that HBO would no longer be working with Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer. The decision effectively…
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Mikey Garcia vs. Orlando Cruz Showdown in Play
BoxingScene has been advised by a source close to the negotiations that a Mikey Garcia-Orlando Cruz fight is being discussed. The source requested anonymity, as they are not authorized to speak on…
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Hopkins not ready to retire, vows to school Cloud on March 9
It?s been said before. It may be said again. Bernard Hopkins is too old and needs to hang ?em up. That was the prevailing sentiment after the 48-year-old living legend lost to…
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Rodriguez stops overmatched Tahdooahnippah in six on FNF
Delvin Rodriguez easily dispatched of overmatched veteran George Tahdooahnippah with a sixth round stoppage in the main event of ESPN?s Friday Night Fights at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. Tahdooahnippah had…
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Sources: Danny Garcia To Withdraw From Judah Bout?
Sources in Las Vegas are indicating that WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia is expected to withdraw from his February 9th Showtime fight with top contender Zab Judah. The event takes place…
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Charlos stops Yorgey in eighth on Mathhysse-Dallas undercard
LAS VEGAS ? Rising junior middleweight prospect Jermell Charlo made the best of his Showtime Championship Boxing debut with a sterling eighth round knockout of Harry Joe Yorgey on Saturday at the…
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Martinez looks to prevail in another Puerto Rico-vs.-Mexico war
Roman ?Rocky? Martinez stood in the center of the ring in Las Vegas, unsure if he had won his grueling, razor-thin battle with Mexican Miguel Beltran Jr. Would the judges be swayed…
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Molina scores rejuvenating KO on FNF
John Molina rebounded from the worst night of his professional career with a highlight-reel knockout on ESPN?s Friday Night Fights, stopping Dannie Williams in the fourth round at the Pueblo Pavilion in…
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Yuriorkis Gamboa Reaffirms Interest in Broner Fight
Yuriorkis Gamboa (22-0, 16KOs) was ringside at the Magic City Casino in Miami, Fla. for the debut of the 15th season of ESPN's Friday Night Fights. Gamboa lives in Miami and was…
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Viloria out for respect, aims for defining performance
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ? Running on fumes, Brian Viloria struggled in the 12th round of a fight he was winning on two cards. He was on his way to a successful title defense…
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New Faces: Daquan Arnett
New Faces: Daquan Arnett Vital Statistics: Age: 19 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Weight class: Junior Middleweight Height / reach: 5-10 (177.8 cm) / 72 (182.88 cm) Amateur record: 207-12 (reported) Turned pro: December…
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Vazquez-Gesta close for Pacquiao-Marquez 4 undercard
Fresh off his split-decision victory over Marvin Quintero on HBO Saturday, Miguel Vazquez will likely defend his IBF lightweight title on Dec. 8 against undefeated Mercito Gesta, Gesta's trainer and manager Vincent…
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Donaire confident scientific training will aid his victory over Nishioka
SAN CARLOS, Calif. ? Nonito Donaire bounced around his gym ?Undisputed? in Northern California with a resistance band attached to his waist, the other end fastened to a foundation column 20 feet…
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Donaire can silence critics against Nishioka
OAKLAND, Calif. ? Known for his dynamic punching-prowess at the lower weights, Nonito Donaire hasn?t produced a knockout in three consecutive bouts. He?s been criticized, dubbed overrated and undeserving of his perch…
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Haye KOs Chisora in fifth, eyes V. Klitschko
"This could be my last fight, if the Vitali Klitschko fight doesn?t happen," David Haye said after twice dropping Dereck Chisora en route to a fifth-round KO victory on Saturday. "I want…