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The biggest winners and losers of 2009
By Scott Heritage
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Last year was a big one for boxing, and saw plenty of great bouts. New prospects rose to the top of the pile and a few veterans slipped into obscurity.
There were also a few fighters who stood out over the rest as having either a [...]
A big step for Andre Ward’s career
The stars are aligned for Oakland native Andre Ward, who hopes to take a big step closer to a world title fight when he faces Colombia’s Edison Miranda tonight at Oracle Arena in a 12-round super-middleweight bout he acknowledges is the biggest of his pro career.
“I really believe this is God-ordained,” Ward said. “This is [...]
James Toney hopes boxing life begins anew at 40 (LA Times)
By Lance Pugmire
The veteran prizefighter, who faces Fres Oquendo in a heavyweight bout Saturday night at Morongo Casino Resort, says ‘retirement has never entered my mind.’
He’s dealing with a late change in opponents, questions about fighting over 40 and promoter demands that he needs “a statement victory more than just a win.”….Full Story