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SHOWTIME Analyst Al Bernstein Enters Busy June, Topped By International Boxing… EastsideBoxing.com .As SHOWTIME Sports® gears up for what will be a sizzling summer of fistic action, Bernstein will be preparing himself for his impending induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the honor of being named the winner of the Marvin Kohn “Good … and more »

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Rumors of super middleweight champion Lucien Bute nearly losing his right leg to a blood infection have been greatly exaggerated.

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David Price said it was important to remain grounded after lifting the British and Commonwealth titles at the weekend.

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Antonio DeMarco: I'm ready to fight; Selby-Okine on Friday; Bam on boxing EastsideBoxing.com With one of the most exciting come from behind wins in recent memory, Antonio DeMarco (27-2-1, 20KOs) is on top of the world as the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion. Last October as he trailed on the score cards, DeMarco of Tijuana by … and more »

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Fairview Heights boxer's match will be on ESPN's 'Friday Night Fights' Belleville News Democrat Alisher Rahimov, in a 10-round lightweight bout featuring two top 10-ranked boxers Rapa, a 2003 graduate of Belleville East, is 5-0 as a professional with four TKOs. Not bad for a guy who put the gloves down at the age of 21 after compiling a stellar …

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European Boxing Union orders Alekseev-Arslan rematch EastsideBoxing.com If the two can't come to an agreement by then, a purse bit will take place at the European Boxing Union headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reportedly, two promotional companies have started discussions for the rematch, and this should make the purse bid not … and more »

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Whoever wins pole position at the Monaco grand Prix is the best bet to win, writes Derek McGovern

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Victor Ortiz will take on Josesito Lopez at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on June 23 after Andre Berto failed a drugs test.

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Russian contenders in action Friday Fight News Two undefeated prospects from the Ural Boxing Promotions stable, Anton Novikov (24-0, 10 KOs) and Aslanbek Kozaev (20-0, 6 KOs), will make their California debuts on the undercard of Friday's War At Woodland Hills 8 boxing show at the Warner Center … and more »

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Telegraph.co.uk

MMA Star Junior Dos Santos Says He Can Fight A Klitschko “With Three Months Of … EastsideBoxing.com By James Slater: There could be another MMA warrior making the switch to boxing later this year. We've seen some lesser names make the switch, and we've also seen some high-profile boxers try their hand in the cage, yet the biggest star in all of MMA … BOXING: The big boysPress-Enterprise MMA LIVE Top 5 All-Time Heavyweight FightsESPN (blog) UFC 146: Real Heavyweights Worth the WaitHuffington Post (blog) all 252 news articles »

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BoxingInsider.com

Rahimov ready to show his stuff? ESPN (blog) In the boxing business, if you aren't on TV, you sort of don't exist. That's why Alisher "Ali" Rahimov is trying to draw as many eyeballs as he can to prove to fight fans that he's a solid player in the lightweight division. Rahimov, a Uzbekistan-born … Former Lightweight Title Challenger on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, ESPN2 to …Now Boxing (blog) all 8 news articles »

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Bleacher Report

Luxembourg withdraw funds over David Haye and Dereck Chisora fight The Guardian Luxembourg's sports minister has stripped the country's boxing federation of government subsidies after it chose to sanction the proposed heavyweight contest between the unlicensed British fighters David Haye and Dereck Chisora in London in July. Wlad: Haye-Chisora sends bad messageESPN (blog) German fans want Haye v Chisora on the boxDaily Post North Wales Boxing: David Haye is scared of Vitali Klitschko says heavyweight champion's …The Independent Bleacher Report -ESPN.co.uk all 194 news articles »

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Dominic Breazeale changes plays, chases boxing dream USA TODAY Chris Carlson, AP Dominic Breazeale trains at a boxing gym called "The Rock" in Carson, Calif. Chris Carlson, AP Dominic Breazeale trains at a boxing gym called "The Rock" in Carson, Calif. Somehow Dominic Breazeale went from college quarterback to the …

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BoxingInsider.com

Column: Gay marriage flap may sell Pacquiao fight CBS News The guy he really should be boxing will be in a jail cell when Manny Pacquiao enters the ring next, not that it's the furious little fighter's fault. Neither was the faux uproar that erupted when shoddy journalism and the rush to judgment collided with … The Would-Be Mayor of LA Piles On Manny Pacquiao for PublicityBoxingInsider.com (blog) Timothy Bradley interview: I'm going to win by any means necessaryPro Boxing Fans HBO's Larry Merchant on Roach's trash talk, Pacquiao-Bradley, Mayweather, moreExaminer.com all 10 news articles »

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Opposing Views

2012 Summer Boxing Preview: Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Nonito Donaire and More Opposing Views For a couple of weeks, the summer boxing schedule, which usually isn't the busiest time in the sport anyway, was starting to look positively barren. Lo and behold, the announcements started coming. Some guys found new dance partners, while others … Gay marriage flap may sell Manny Pacquiao fightBoston Herald 8CN Exclusive: Top Filipino boxing trainer Ala Villamor8countnews.com all 254 news articles »

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Youth boxing coach indicted on drug charges WTVC (AP) — A Johnson City youth boxing program coach has been charged with selling cocaine and ecstasy while at work. The Johnson City Press (http://bit.ly/LtfO77 ) reported the indictment of 35-year-old Brad Austin. He was taken into custody on Wednesday … and more »

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Tanzanian Boxer Strives to Win Olympic Gold Voice of America ​​Tanzanian boxer Selemani Kidunda is among the many athletes who are hoping to win a medal at the upcoming Olympic games in London. The 28-year-old boxer, who will be competing in the 69-kilogram welterweight class in London. Selemani Kidunda grew up …

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Carl Froch is counting on home support to carry him to victory over Lucian Bute in Nottingham on Saturday night.

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Mmegi Online

Oteng set to shine again at boxing awards Mmegi Online Sportsman of the Year, Oteng Oteng is set to shine again at the third annual Debswana Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) awards on Saturday at Boipuso hall. The 22-year-old has been nominated alongside Mmoloki Nogeng and Bathusi Mogajane in the Boxer… and more »

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The stands around the boxing ring were mostly empty and the bout was a mere three-round exhibition fight, but Dlandy Regalado Ajete battled as if a title was on the line.

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