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Video: Roy Jones Jr. Knocked Out in the 12th Round by Lebedev

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On Saturday May 21, the once great Roy Jones Jr. was knocked out again in a lackluster cruiserweight fight versus Denis Lebedev in Moscow. The 42-year-old Jones Jr. didn't do much in the ring against the younger Russian fighter, all throughout the fight Jones had the look of a shot fighter, he looked like a man who was tired and sleepy. There was no more sting in his punches … [Read more...] about Video: Roy Jones Jr. Knocked Out in the 12th Round by Lebedev

Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Rematch LIVE

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On HBO Saturday May 21, Bernard Hopkins will step into the ring at 46-years-old to challenge the current WBC light heavyweight champion 28-year-old Jean Pascal in an anticipated rematch and a possible history making event, because if Hopkins wins the title he would surpass former heavyweight champion George Foreman as the oldest boxer to ever win a world title -- Foreman won … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Rematch LIVE

Watch Cleverly vs. Kuziemsk, James DeGale vs. George Groves Live

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Undefeated Welsh WBO light heavyweight boxing champ, Nathan Cleverly (21-0, 10 KOs), will defend his new title (Juergen Braehmer the original opponent was stripped of his WBO title after withdrawing from the fight last minute due to injury) against replacement opponent Poland's Aleksy Kuziemski (21-2, 5 KOs) at the O2 Arena (Millenium Dome), Greenwich, London, United Kingdom on … [Read more...] about Watch Cleverly vs. Kuziemsk, James DeGale vs. George Groves Live

(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