Andrew Mahoney
5 articles · Boston Globe
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Canelo Alvarez continues the Cinco de Mayo tradition with huge fight vs. Jaime Munguia
The idea of turning Cinco de Mayo into a major fight weekend began with Oscar De La Hoya, was enhanced by Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., and appears to have been…
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Famed sportscaster Jim Lampley is returning to boxing for the first time in five years this weekend
There’s no shortage of possible answers when Jim Lampley is asked what comes to mind when he thinks of Boston. Perhaps it’s an anecdote from calling one of Micky Ward’s classic fights…
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Irish boxer Callum Walsh gets his shot in the limelight this week at Agganis Arena
In just about every way, Thursday night’s fight will be a step up for Callum Walsh. The super welterweight from Cork, Ireland, has looked impressive since making his professional debut in December…
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Showtime’s ‘The Kings’ zeroes in on Marvin Hagler’s biggest victories and devastating loss to Sugar Ray Leonard
The final two episodes of “The Kings” will deliver a focus on Brockton’s Marvin Hagler that local fans might be hoping for after watching the first two installments of the Showtime series.…
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Showtime’s ‘The Kings’ documentary revisits a golden age of boxing that featured Marvelous Marvin Hagler
For some, the 1980s represent the last golden age of boxing, an era when those at the top of the sport sought out the best competition, even if it meant forcing opposing…