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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENTS FOR MAY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED
All of the Premier Boxing Champions events scheduled for May will be postponed to adhere to the recommendations for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). "We…
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Manny Pacquiao: Will coronavirus end one of the greatest ever careers?
At 41 years of age, time was already fast running out of time for Manny Pacquiao to land one or two massive fights to end his tenure in the sport. Linked to…
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Remembering Roger: The day Floyd Mayweather KO’d a heavyweight
Stories of just how great Roger Mayweather was and the influence he held over nephew Floyd Mayweather have continued to enlighten during these strangest of times. One such tale was told by…
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ALI, FRAZIER AND TYSON AMONG EIGHT LEGENDS QUESTING FOR THE EALI TROPHY
The sensational line-up and truly unbelievable quarter-finals for the ‘eWBSS Heavyweight Legends’ tournament were revealed at a draw Sunday afternoon on @wbsuperseries’ social channels by Kalle Sauerland, Chief Boxing Officer of the…
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WBSS LAUNCH ‘EWBSS HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS TOURNAMENT’ FEATURING MUHAMMAD ALI
As boxing fans around the world look for distractions, we have decided to launch a special ‘eWBSS Heavyweight Legends’ tournament to provide some much-needed relief and entertainment for fight fans around the…
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Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II Special Encore Presentation to Headline Action-Packed Evening on ESPN, Monday, March 23
Wilder-Fury II streaming on demand on ESPN+ beginning Monday Four-fight Wilder-Fury II card to air at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN following a special re-air of Wilder-Fury I (7 p.m. ET) Encore…
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Eddie Hearn questions if WBC should strip Tyson Fury of heavyweight title
Eddie Hearn believes the WBC should consider stripping Tyson Fury of the heavyweight title in the same way Dillian Whyte was suspended when under investigation by UKAD. Whyte lost his number one…
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WBC Australasian Champion Steve Gago signs a new long term deal with Dragon Fire Boxing
Steve Gago has followed up from his WBC Australasian title victory in his hometown of Perth by resigning a long term deal with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing. Gago has won multiple…
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Pacquiao donates five buses for use of health workers, frontliners
SENATOR Manny Pacquiao donated five buses to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to be used for transporting health workers and frontliners fighting the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The buses that…
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was an avatar of black advancement, in addition to being the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World. His mockery of white opponents, no less than his determination live life…
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STATEMENT FROM OSCAR DE LA HOYA ON THE WBO’S DECISION TO REINSTATE FRANCHON CREWS-DEZURN AS ITS 168-POUND CHAMPION
LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2020) – Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy, has issued the following statement in response to World Boxing Organization’s decision to reinstate Franchon Crews-Dezurn…
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Eddie Hearn eyeing Fury vs Wilder III force majeure due to virus outbreak
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has seemingly found a positive in the current climate as the world continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of plowing on with plans for Anthony Joshua…
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New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20
NEW YORK (March 19, 2020) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from…
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MATCHROOM BOXING POSTPONE ALL EVENTS IN MARCH AND APRIL
Following advice from the Government and the BBBoC relating to COVID-19, Matchroom Boxing have postponed all events scheduled to be taking place in March and April, including David Avanesyan vs. Josh Kelly…
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APRIL 25 SERGEY KOVALEV VS. SULLIVAN BARRERA EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
INDIO, Calif. (March 17, 2020) – In compliance with Riverside County’s ordinance banning large public gatherings due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the April 25 Kovalev vs. Barrera card at Fantasy Springs Resort…
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Andres “Crocodile” Campos sets sights on world ratings, now holds WBA Fedebol and WBO Latino flyweight titles
Andres "Crocodile" Campos moves to 9-0 and continued his excellent start to his professional career as he dominated undefeated Pedro Villegas 12-0 to retain his WBA Fedebol flyweight title whilst also capturing…
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Well, it’s happened…live televised BOXING is officially CANCELED
A final nail in the coffin of boxing for the next few months came as the United States and the United Kingdom, two of the sport’s most prominent countries, confirmed bans on…
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OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: A SAD WEEK FOR SPORTS
The New York Post headline of March 13, 2020 issue. By Eddie G. Alinea / The Manila Times What a sad week that was in sports. My and my wife Annie’s youngest…
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UPCOMING PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENTS CANCELLED
Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19, Premier Boxing Champions scheduled events for March and April have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. At this time there's no…
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UPCOMING TOP RANK EVENTS POSTPONED THROUGH APRIL
(March 16, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Top Rank has postponed all events scheduled for March and April. We are monitoring the situation closely and will reschedule the shows as…
