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Star Frisco: Fighting with Heart, Never with Fear
Francisco Yaba— known to the ring as Star Frisco— was the kind of fighter who didn’t need to announce his arrival. Some are born for the ring. Others grow into it. He…
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HALL OF FAME FLIES FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF FOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION GEORGE FOREMAN
CANASTOTA, NY - MARCH 22, 2025 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Hall of Fame heavyweight champion George Foreman, who passed…
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RIP, CHAMP. ‘BIG’ GEORGE FOREMAN DEAD AT 76
George Foreman beamed beneath the bright midday San Antonio sun, shielding his eyes as he overflowed with enthusiasm while speaking about one of his favorite people, Muhammad Ali. Ali wasn’t doing well…
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George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. A full 20…
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WORLD NINEBALL TOUR ANNOUNCES BLOCKBUSTER AUGUST SWING ACROSS AMERICA
The World Nineball Tour is set to take the USA by storm this August with an electrifying lineup of tournaments spanning coast to coast. Featuring five thrilling events, including two prestigious Matchroom…
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Do the Oddsters Know Something We Don’t?
It's really surprising and puzzling that oddsmakers in Japan have installed former titlist Yudai Shigeoka a slight 10-8 favorite over Filipino defending WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem in their title rematch this…
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Sebastain Fundora Makes Long Awaited Return Headlining PBC on Amazon Prime Card
Sebastain Fundora faces Chordale Booker in his long-awaited return headlining a PBC on Amazon Prime event. The undercard pits rising contenders against solid veteran boxers. Elijah Garcia versus Terrell Gausha and Jesus…
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GEORGE FOREMAN (1949–2025): THE GENTLE GIANT WHO TAUGHT US TO FIGHT WITH KINDNESS
George Foreman, Painting by Jun Aquino. Today, we bow our heads for a man whose presence once filled arenas and whose kindness filled hearts. George Edward Foreman, “Big George” to the world…
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Top Rank’s Statement on the Passing of George Foreman
LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2025) — The Top Rank family mourns the passing of George Foreman, one of the biggest punchers and personalities the sport has ever seen. Foreman, a product of…
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Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies, Fight Community Mourns Loss
Boxing has lost a legend. George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, one of the sports world’s most influential people, passed away on Friday, March 21. He was 76.…
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Boxing World Reacts To The Death Of George Foreman
Some news has taken people back in boxing with the death of one of its true legends, in the boxing ring and outside of it. That is former two-time heavyweight champion of…
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IOC Executive Board Announces Olympic-Style Boxing Will be Included on LA28 Olympic Schedule
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2025) – At the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, the IOC announced that Olympic-style boxing will be included on the schedule for the Los Angeles 2028…
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CAPITO EXTENDS HIS LEAD AS BATTLE HEATS UP | 2025 IFX PREMIER LEAGUE POOL
Robbie Capito tightened his grip on the top spot with another dominant display on day two, securing commanding victories over Bui Truong An, Eklent Kaçi, and defending champion Shane Van Boening. In…
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ABAP severs ties with IBA
Ricky Vargas. There’s no turning back for ABAP which has dissociated itself from IBA and will participate in events only sanctioned by World Boxing and Asian Boxing. World Boxing, organized in April…
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April 5: Abdullah Mason Steps Up Against Carlos Ornelas on Richard Torrez Jr.-Guido Vianello Card at Palms Casino Resort LIVE on ESPN+
Giovanni Cabrera withdrew from the Mason bout due to injury Tickets ON SALE NOW via Ticketmaster LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2025) — Line them up, and Abdullah Mason is ready to knock…
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Weights From Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY (March 21, 2025)--Weights for Saturday night's Boxing Insider card at The Tropicana Atlantic City. This event will air on DAZN and doors will open at 6:30 PM ET. Vlad Panin…
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KAMBOSOS JR VS. WYLLIE WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL 17:00 DOORS OPEN OFF AIR 4 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest JAYDEN BUAN 63.7 kg v JORDAN KASILIERIS 63.8 kg (Sydeny, Australia) (Earlwood, Australia) followed by 8 x…
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Quezon City IIEE-PSME Simba’s Tribe courtesy visit to GAB Chair Rivera
As the Season 5 of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) all-Filipino first conference underway on March 22, 2025, the team of Quezon City did a courtesy visit in GAB…
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Oklahoma Takes NBA Overall Lead; Race for West Top 6, Play-in Still On
With Cleveland dropping three straight games, the Oklahoma City Thunder has assumed overall lead in the current NBA season standings by a game, 57-12 to the Cavaliers 56-13 win-loss record as of…
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IBA congratulates newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry, expresses hope for bold reforms
Lausanne, Switzerland – International Boxing Association (IBA) welcomes newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry, who became the first-ever woman in this position, and hopes to establish a dialogue with the new leadership…
