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Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

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Early Tuesday, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, Mexican trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, referee Joe Cortez, actor and screenwriter of "Rocky" Sylvester Stallone and several other boxing greats were selected for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame & Museum in Canastota, New York. … [Read more...] about Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao

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The hall of fame trainer of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao told a group of media during the Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana press event on Monday that if it was up to him Manny's next opponent would be the slick middleweight champ from Argentina Sergio Martinez. Freddie Roach dismissed a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. from happening anytime soon mainly because of all the legal … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao

2004 Olympian Jason Estrada Boxing 360 signs heavyweight ‘Big Six’

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NEW YORK (Dec. 6, 2010) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, one of the most decorated amateur boxers of all-time, has a new lease on his boxing career after undergoing career-changing foot surgery and signing a promotional contract with Boxing 360. “We’re very happy to sign a former Olympian like Jason,” Boxing 360 Founder and CEO Mario Yagobi commented. “We … [Read more...] about 2004 Olympian Jason Estrada Boxing 360 signs heavyweight ‘Big Six’

Fight Report: El Maachi Rules Supreme

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Those lucky enough to score tickets for Steve Goodwin’s ‘Judgement Day’ event at York Hall on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling night of pugilistic artistry at a level rarely seen these days. At the end of the five hour, 13 fight marathon, those present, and just those present, as it was an off-TV show, witnessed one of the greatest … [Read more...] about Fight Report: El Maachi Rules Supreme

Nonito Donaire headlines Top Rank PPV; Watch Undercards Free Online

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The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire, 28,(24-1-2, 16KOs) headlines the Top Rank "In Harm's Way" Pay-per-view card on December 4, 2010 against Ukraine’s Wladimir Sidorenko, 34, (22-2-2, 7KOs). The Top Rank Pay-per-view was originally headlined by the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but due to Chavez Jr. catching the flu just days before … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire headlines Top Rank PPV; Watch Undercards Free Online

Yassine El Maachi – Jimmy Colas Weights And Quotes

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London - Friday, 3rd December 2010 The official weigh-in for the Yassine ‘The Showman’ El Maachi - Jimmy ‘Pit Bull’ Colas International Masters Light Middleweight title clash was held at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, London tonight. Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett and Almin Kovacevi also weighed-in ahead of their clash, as main support for El Maachi-Colas at the … [Read more...] about Yassine El Maachi – Jimmy Colas Weights And Quotes

Balker Ready To Bounce Back After Controversial Stoppage

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Exciting Dutch Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker’s first UK fight proved to be a baptism of fire, in more ways than one. Mitchell, who recently relocated to London to be managed and co-trained by Johnny Eames at his Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, faced highly rated Matty Askin on the undercard of Matthew Hatton’s European title defense in Bolton last Friday. … [Read more...] about Balker Ready To Bounce Back After Controversial Stoppage

Showtime Bantamweight World Tournament MEDIA TELECONFERENCE ALERT

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YONNHY PEREZ & JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO,  VIC DARCHINYAN & ABNER MARES SHOWTIME BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CONF. CALL Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT WHO: IBF Bantamweight World Champion Yonnhy “El Colombiano” Perez Former IBF Bantamweight World Champ Joseph King Kong Agbeko Two-Division World Champion Vic “Raging Bull” … [Read more...] about Showtime Bantamweight World Tournament MEDIA TELECONFERENCE ALERT

World Bantamweight Boxing Tournament Comes to Tacoma

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WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT COMES TO TACOMA World Champion Perez, former World Champions Darchinyan, Agbeko join undefeated Mares in World Title Tournament TACOMA, Wash. – Four of the world’s top bantamweights will battle it out in The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All semifinal bouts on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. … [Read more...] about World Bantamweight Boxing Tournament Comes to Tacoma

MMA homecoming Thursday night in RI for Greg Rebello

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MMA homecoming for Providence fighter Greg Rebello Lauzon-Trites headlines Thursday night at Twin River Event Center in RI LINCOLN, R.I. (Nov. 29, 2010) – Providence light heavyweight Greg Rebello has been a professional mixed martial arts fighter for nearly six years, but this Thursday night he’ll be making his cage debut in his home state. … [Read more...] about MMA homecoming Thursday night in RI for Greg Rebello