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(Video) NFL Football Player Ray Edwards Wins Boxing Debut

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As the NFL Lockout drags on, football player Ray Edwards a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings made his professional boxing debut on Friday May 20, 2011 at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. Edwards is the second football player to step into the boxing ring during the 2011 NFL lockout, the other is Tommy Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens, but unlike Edwards, … [Read more...] about (Video) NFL Football Player Ray Edwards Wins Boxing Debut

MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK

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NEW YORK (May 19, 2011) – Undefeated lightweight Mike “The Artist” Perez overcame the challenge of Ira Terry during the May 13 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate,” making it look easy with a third round knockout, and demonstrating his carácter in earning a resounding 87 percent of fans’ votes cast via text message and on Univision.com.  The Puerto Rican boxer enters the … [Read more...] about MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK

Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro With seriously big names, such as former World Champs Junior Witter and Colin Lynes and former British Champion Kevin McIntyre, grabbing all the headlines in the build up to the highly anticipated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter - Welterweights II, which takes place at York Hall on Tuesday 7th June, I decided to buck the trend a bit, well my … [Read more...] about Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more

Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th

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On Sunday evening Carshalton Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor scored his first professional win, over Luton’s Duane Grimes, which sets him up nicely for his upcoming showdown with former WBF Intercontinental Welterweight title challenger James Todd, at Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headlined event at York Hall on Saturday 4th June … [Read more...] about Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th

ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20

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ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra, will originate from Newark, N.J. May 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 when former junior middleweight world title challenger Joel “El Predador” Julio (36-4, 31 KO’s, WBC#33) and undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “The World Kid” Ali (12-0, 7 KO’s) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20

Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot

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London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker has had a double helping of good news this past week. First his manager-coach Johnny Eames negotiated for him to fight Hari Miles on the Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headliner at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot

Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello

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By Gary Purfield This coming Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello will be unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.  The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello

Andre Ward on the Rise: Impressive Victory over Abraham Advancing to Super Six Finals

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By Gary Purfield Andre Ward advanced to the Super Six tournament finals with a dominant victory over Arthur Abraham and further improved his growing profile as a star in the making.  Ward took a unanimous decision by scores of 120-108, 118-110, and 118-110 to retain his WBA Super Middleweight title.  In the bigger long term picture Ward may be the next big American boxing … [Read more...] about Andre Ward on the Rise: Impressive Victory over Abraham Advancing to Super Six Finals

Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime

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Tonight on SHOWTIME, Super Six tournament leader and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre "S.O.G." Ward will defend his WBA Super-middleweight belt against Armenian power puncher "King" Arthur Abraham at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The winner of tonight's Ward vs. Abraham semifinal bout will meet the winner of the June 4th Carl Froch versus Glen Johnson semifinal … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime

LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER

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This Friday Ira Terry and Mike Perez Battle for the Cinturón Tecate Title on Solo Boxeo WHO: While Aaron Pryor Junior defeated Librado Andrade by way of majority decision over ten rounds during the May 6 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate”, fans chose Andrade as the boxer with the most character on the ring. He secured 75 percent of all votes cast via text message and … [Read more...] about LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER

Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY

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NEW YORK, NY (May 13, 2011) – Award-winning boxing writer and television announcer, Steve Farhood, and “Light’s Out” star Holt McCallany will be special speakers at Tuesday night’s (May 17), starting at 7 PM/ET) for RING 8’s monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City. … [Read more...] about Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY