Ishmael H. Sistrunk
8 articles · The St. Louis American
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Heavyweight showdown: Wilder and Fury put their undefeated records on the line
Every time there?s a controversial decision, mismatched fight or failed drug test in the sport of boxing, naysayers line up to proclaim the death of the sweet science. Imagine if sports fans…
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Canelo and GGG ready to bring the pain
Three weeks ago, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor met in the ring for one of the most lucrative prizefights in history. More than 13,000 fans paid astronomical prices to be in…
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Pacquiao should shoulder the blame for lackluster loss to Mayweather
People are up in arms because the big fight ended up being a big bore. Many casual fight fans shelled out $100 for the ?Fight of the Century? only to be disappointed…
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Broner and Thurman bring big-time boxing back to NBC
It?s still early, but 2015 seems to be shaping up as a pretty good year for U.S. boxing fans. First, Deontay Wilder silenced the critics and became the first American heavyweight champion…
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Mayweather and Pacquiao had $200 million reasons to sign on the dotted line
Finally the wait is over. After more than six years of buildup and agonizing anticipation, Floyd ?Money? Mayweather Jr. and Manny ?Pac-Man? Pacquiao finally reached an agreement to punch each other in…
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Manny or bust for Money Mayweather
For all intents and purposes, other fighters can?t hold a candle to Floyd ?Money? Mayweather Jr. when it comes to drawing power. However, it seems that Mayweather?s flame may be fluttering just…
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Marquez helps Pacquiao find his sleep number
With the seemingly endless circus atmosphere surrounding Manny Pacquiao, including singing, acting, endorsing, legislating, evangelizing ... oh yeah and boxing, it?s no surprise that the Filipino superstar may need to find time…
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Pacquiao beats Bradley – and loses
If boxing judges were given pre-fight ring walks, entrance music and entourages, I imagine Duane Ford, C.J. Ross and Jerry Roth would?ve strolled down the aisle last Saturday, heads bobbing in unison,…