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STATEMENT FROM OSCAR DE LA HOYA ON SUSPENSION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES (March 12) - “This morning, we were informed by the California State Athletic Commission that all combative sports events have been cancelled for the month of March due to concerns…
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MARCH 14 AND MARCH 17 TOP RANK EVENTS TO PROCEED WITHOUT FANS IN THE HULU THEATER
NEW YORK (March 12, 2020) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and to ensure the health and safety of boxing fans and the fight participants, Top Rank announced today that the March…
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Devin Haney Honored to be Voted 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame “Fighter of the Year”
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2020) – This past Tuesday, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), was awarded "Fighter of the Year" by the Nevada Boxing Hall-of-Fame in…
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WORLD POOL MASTERS POSTPONED
The World Pool Masters, scheduled to take place in Gibraltar from March 26-29, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. New dates will be announced in due course. Matchroom Pool and…
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USYK COLLIDES WITH CHISORA AT THE O2
Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will face British favourite Derek Chisora in a colossal Heavyweight clash at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23, live on Sky Sports Box Office in…
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Dragon Fire Boxing announce the launch of Dragon Fire Latino – Debut show on March 14, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Dragon Fire Boxing are delighted to announce their expansion into the South American market with the launch of their new Dragon Fire Latino brand. Dragon Fire Boxing has been headed up by…
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Shakur Stevenson and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Team Up to Inspire “Brick City” Youth
Stevenson to defend WBO featherweight world title Saturday against Miguel Marriaga LIVE on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET) from Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden NEWARK, N.J. (March 11, 2020) — WBO featherweight…
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MMA fighter Kastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema to make pro boxing debut Mar. 20 on “Fight Night In Framingham” card
Fighting Life charity event at Sheraton Hotel FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Mixed-martial-arts fighter Kastriot "Slaughterhouse" Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, Connecticut, will make his pro boxing debut against another MMA…
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Utah Jazz Player Infected with COVID-19; NBA to suspend season following Wednesday’s games
NEW YORK -- The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of Wednesday's game…
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CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA
Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, May 9 At 9 p.m. ET/…
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Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top
WORCESTER, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully,…
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WBC Lightweight World Champion Devin Haney Confirmed for Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco de Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (March 11, 2020) - Undefeated WBC lightweight world champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney has confirmed that he will appear at the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, May 2,…
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Pacquiao touts new MP Promotions fighter Mark Magsayo
Mark Magsayo recently signed with Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, a move Magsayo believes will help hype up his future bouts. This is a partnership between TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, which aims…
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS JULIAN WILLIAMS AND STEVE CUNNINGHAM JOIN CHRIS MYERS TO CALL FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT: JAMES KIRKLAND VS. MARCOS HERNANDEZ SATURDAY
FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT HEADLINED BY HARD-HITTING JAMES KIRKLAND AGAINST ALL-ACTION MARCOS HERNANDEZ IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports announces former unified super welterweight champion Julian Williams and former…
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Sampson Boxing Signs Venezuela’s Roiman Villa to a Promotional Contract
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of super lightweight knockout puncher Roiman “Flaco de Oro” Villa to a promotional contract. 26-year-old Villa (21-1, 21 KOs) hails from Baranquita, Venezuela. He started boxing…
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SELBY VS. KAMBOSOS JR PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Eddie Hearn: “Well good afternoon everyone. Thank you for turning out today on this beautiful Welsh afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be back, it really is. I think anytime that you return…
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MARCOS HERNANDEZ TALKS UPCOMING SHOWDOWN AGAINST JAMES KIRKLAND & MORE
All-Action Marcos Hernandez Battles Hard-Hitting James Kirkland in FS1 PBC Fight Night Main Event & on FOX Deportes This Saturday, March 14 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland RIVERSIDE, CA. (March 10,…
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SHOBOX ALUMNI TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR., DEVIN HANEY AND JARON ENNIS RAVE ABOUT RISING PROSPECT BRANDUN LEE AHEAD OF HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT THIS FRIDAY
NEW YORK – March 10, 2020 – Rising 140-pound knockout artist Brandun Lee has a growing reputation within the sport of boxing and can count three accomplished and decorated pros among those…
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Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton to Make Pro Debut in Hometown of Tulsa Oklahoma
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 10, 2020) – Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, who recently signed a managerial agreement with Victory Sports & Entertainment, will now prep for his professional debut on April 17th in…
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Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announces It’s Illustrious 2020 Induction Class
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 10, 2020) - An illustrious cast of boxing legends were inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation in Las Vegas.…
