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The real thing in boxing is Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin, insists promoter Oscar De La Hoya
Think about this as the real fight. Forget that 'event' three weeks earlier that is making such a splash. The middleweight bout in Las Vegas on September 16 between Gennady Golovkin and…
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Andre Ward finishes Sergey Kovalev in eighth round with ferocious body shots as Russian bemoans controversial stoppage in world title grudge match
Andre Ward turned the tables on a big puncher Sergey Kovalev by forcing a stoppage in the eighth round on Saturday night to win their light heavyweight title rematch. The undefeated Ward…
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Briggs tests positive for testosterone, WBA title bout off
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) The WBA heavyweight title fight between Shannon Briggs and Fres Oquendo is off after former champion Briggs tested positive for high levels of testosterone. The fight was set for…
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Crazy scenes erupt as Andre Dirrell defeats Jose Uzcategui
GARY Russell Jr began his first hometown fight night by manning his brothers? corners. He closed it with an apology for the near-melee created by super middleweight Andre Dirrell?s trainer in the…
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Crawford says move to 147 is soon, but Diaz at MSG is next
NEW YORK (AP) -- Terence Crawford has heard the question so many times he anticipates it like an overmatched opponent's punch. So, when will he go searching for a showdown at 147…
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‘Canelo’ Alvarez dominates Chavez Jr. in all-Mexican clash
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez dominated a grudge match against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision in a fight that left no doubt who is…
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Pacquiao meets Horn, starts to prep for ‘Battle of Brisbane’
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao has had bigger, more significant fights while compiling world titles in an unprecedented eight divisions. The 38-year-old senator from the Philippines may not have fought in…
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Record crowd predicted in Pacquiao fight
Brisbane, Australia ? Manny Pacquiao has had bigger, more significant fights while compiling world titles in an unprecedented eight divisions. The 38-year-old senator from the Philippines may not have fought in front…
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Boxing’s big night? Unbeatens Thurman, Garcia on network TV
NEW YORK (AP) ? A combined record of 60-0, with 41 knockouts. A likely full Barclays Center. Network television. Boxing can always use an event that makes folks take notice. And this…
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Adrien Broner beats Adrian Granados by split decision as he makes successful return after a troubled year of legal and personal problems
Boxing in his hometown after a tumultuous year of legal and personal troubles, Adrien 'The Problem' Broner fought to a split decision over Adrian Granados in a 10-round welterweight bout Saturday night…
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Santa Cruz beats Frampton for WBA featherweight belt
LAS VEGAS ? Leo Santa Cruz reclaimed the WBA featherweight title Saturday night with a majority decision over Carl Frampton. In their second fight in six months, the 125-pound fighters thrilled the…
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Denied Rio medal, Irish fighter debuts on St. Patrick’s Day
NEW YORK (AP) ? Michael Conlan wasn't going to take it quietly when judges at the Rio Olympics gave his Russian opponent a controversial decision win. His pro debut on St. Patrick's…
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Manny Pacquiao set to fight Jeff Horn on April 23
BRISBANE, Australia ? Manny Pacquiao will add another fight to his long career resume when he takes on Australian welterweight Jeff Horn on April 23 at a venue to be decided. Promoter…
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Jeff Horn v Manny Pacquaio fight in Australia set to be confirmed
Arguably the biggest fight in Australian boxing history is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood Jeff Horn?s proposed bout against boxing great Manny Pacquiao will go ahead, with…
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Pacquiao says next fight must fit his schedule
Tokyo ? Manny Pacquiao says his next fight will be in April or May next year as that best fits his schedule as a senator for the Philippines. And he would like…
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Mayweather talk dominates Pacquiao title fight
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather Jr stopped by to see an old foe, and Manny Pacquiao tried his best to give him a show. With Mayweather watching intently from a ringside seat,…
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Age not an issue for Manny Pacquiao as he prepares to battle Jessie Vargas ? 10 years his junior
New welterweight champion Jessie Vargas is 10 years younger than Manny Pacquiao, is nearly five inches taller and has a four-inch reach advantage and is confident enough to predict an upset in…
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Manny Pacquiao takes a break from campaigning for the death penalty to continue his boxing career
Up until last week, Manny Pacquiao was concentrating on trying to get the death penalty restored in the Philippines. Now he?s focusing on something not nearly as controversial ? his return to…
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jnr sued over US$1.4 million jewellery debt in Las Vegas
Retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jnr is accused of stiffing a Las Vegas jewellery company for US$1.4 million of the cost of a diamond-encrusted necklace he bought the weekend after his last…
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Canelo Alvarez out for remainder of 2016 with broken thumb
LOS ANGELES ? Junior middleweight champion Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez has a broken right thumb that will keep him out of the ring for the rest of the year. Golden Boy Promotions announced…