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2 TITLE FIGHTS THIS WEEKEND; IS THIS FINALLY THE MOMENT?
This weekend, two young fighters who have been supported by my family and several friends over the years, will enter the boxing ring half a world apart from each other to realize…
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Finally, Cuello seals title shot
MANILA, Philippines - After over three years of waiting, Denver Cuello will finally get a shot at a world title when he battles WBC minimumweight champion Xiong Zhao Zong of China in…
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Life after boxing
Along cauliflower row, they say the hardest thing to do is for a boxer to hang up his gloves. When to retire is a tough call because in a fighter?s mind, he?s…
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‘NO GATES OF HELL BUT A HEAVENLY SOJURN IN FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pangilinan. Everything has gone well so far, as the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas prepares to host the FIBA Asia Championships at the spanking Mall of Asia Arena which is in itself a…
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NBA Finals fever has no Beiber sighting
Bieber. MIAMI -- Justin Bieber, the 19-year old pop tart from Canada, has been a fixture at the American Airlines Arena during the course of these NBA playoffs. In Game 7 of…
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Marcos Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez: By any means necessary
From the opening bell in this highly anticipated matchup between Josesito Lopez and Marcos Maidana one thing will be clear, both fighters will dig deep for a victory and have a win…
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MATEO HANDIG HEADS TO M?XICO FOR IBF WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR
In a Canelo Alvarez Boxing Promotions event, Filipino IBF #1 world-ranked Mateo Handig (13-5-0, 7KO) of Samar (LEFT), will battle Mexican former WBC Silver Champion G?nigan "El Zurdo" L?pez (22-5-0, 15KO) in…
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What?s next for Carl Froch: Rubber match, Resume, Rematches or Revenge?
Carl ?The Cobra? Froch has been sounding a lot like Floyd ?Money? Mayweather in the days following his huge payback win over Mikkel Kessler, which was broadcast by HBO in the United…
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Coach Spoelstra making the right adjustments
CHICAGO -- With the defense of their NBA crown in serious jeopardy after losing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at their home floor the American Airlines Arena on Saturday night,…
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Nietes to face Fuentes in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines - WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes of Murcia, Negros Occidental, will battle mandatory challenger Moises Fuentes in Mexico late this year, his manager Michael Aldeguer confirmed recently, but is…
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Froch vs. Kessler 2: Legacy and a date with the Legend of Longevity are on the line
Froch. Although few fighters if any can match the quality of opponent that Carl Froch has faced since his introduction to the big time in his 2008 fight with Jean Pascal, make…
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REX TSO DEFENDS WBC ABCO BELT MAY 28 IN HONG KONG; FILIPINOS TUMBAGA, COONEY, GABEJAN IN ACTION
Hong Kong?s rising boxing star Rex ?The Wonder Kid? Tso (8-0, 5KO?s) is set to defend for the first time his green WBC Asian Continental Super Flyweight belt against battle tested Thai…
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Kevin Durant pledges $1 million for tornado relief
CHICAGO -- As the editor of this site's NBA page, I've had the good fortune of meeting and interviewing Kevin Durant several times, including last year's NBA Finals when his team, the…
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Peterson vs. Matthysse: Who will control the future in this battle of man vs. machine?
Everyone who calls themselves a hardcore boxing fan can finally agree on something. No matter who you favor in this potential Fight of the Year candidate, 99.9% us who will be tuning…
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Rios won?t back down
Brandon Rios doesn?t fight like Timothy Bradley or Juan Manuel Marquez and for Manny Pacquiao, that?s a relief. Rios is a come-forward slugger who fights without a reverse gear ? it?s an…
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Can Manny prick Floyd?s bubble?
Robert Guerrero?s limitations made Floyd Mayweather Jr. look like a master craftsman in the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last Saturday. Guerrero had no antidote for Mayweather?s…
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Julaton credits Floyd?s mental muscle
MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton said yesterday Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s frame of mind was critical in totally dismantling Robert Guerrero in their WBC welterweight…
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DOLLARS AND SENSE: THE ?MONEY? VS. ?MANNY? CONTRAST
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will make 32 million dollars in thirty six minutes (or less) of work tonight. That is guaranteed money for Mayweather Jr. whether he takes home the win or not…
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Floyd Mayweather headed for fall?
MANILA, Philippines - How much of the old Floyd Mayweather Jr. is left in his bones? The unbeaten Money Man, with five world titles in different divisions tucked under his belt (a…
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Bam-Bam or Mile-High for Manny
Manny Pacquiao will make his much-awaited comeback to the ring on Nov. 24 in Macau and the choice of his opponent is down to either Mike (Mile-High) Alvarado or Brandon (Bam-Bam) Rios.…
