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Jeff Horn: Future boxing talk a distraction – ESPN

ESPN Jeff Horn: Future boxing talk a distractionESPNSpeculation over future big-money fights has become a distraction for Jeff Horn ahead of next week's WBO welterweight world title defence against unheralded British foe Gary Corcoran in Brisbane. Horn admitted he was also struggling to make weight for …and more » More: continued here

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Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett sees Vasyl Lomachenko as boxing’s … – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett sees Vasyl Lomachenko as boxing's …Los Angeles TimesThe Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett, a major boxing fan, stopped by Vasyl Lomachenko's media day last week in Oxnard and showered some deep appreciation on the super-featherweight world champion from Ukraine who will defend his World Boxing Organization …Boxing schedule for 2017 highlighted by Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo …

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Boxing provides empowerment and growth for UNC students – The Daily Tar Heel

The Daily Tar Heel Boxing provides empowerment and growth for UNC studentsThe Daily Tar HeelWhen senior Jake Beeson joined the club boxing team his first year, he was looking for something he could do with his friends. His friends slowly stopped coming to workouts and found their own niches, but Beeson stuck with it. In his sophomore season … More: …

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‘Speedy’ Marcum added to local boxing event to be held on Saturday – Williamson Daily News

Williamson Daily News 'Speedy' Marcum added to local boxing event to be held on SaturdayWilliamson Daily NewsWILLIAMSON – Local middleweight boxer Austin "Speedy" Marcum has been added to the professional and amateur boxing event which will be held at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 9, with at least six pro bouts and several amateur … More: continued here

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Anderson Silva allowed to use steroids for Roy Jones Jr. boxing … – MMAmania.com

MMAmania.com Anderson Silva allowed to use steroids for Roy Jones Jr. boxing …MMAmania.comFormer Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Anderson Silva is facing a lengthy suspension from United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), if in fact “The Spider” is found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). That …Anderson Silva, Roy Jones Jr. rekindle interest in crossover boxing matchCBSSports.comAnderson Silva tells Boxing …

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Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett sees Vasyl Lomachenko as boxing’s transitional fighter from the Mayweather era – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett sees Vasyl Lomachenko as boxing's transitional fighter from the Mayweather eraLos Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles-based rocker stopped by Lomachenko's media day last week in Oxnard and showered some deep appreciation upon the super-featherweight world champion from Ukraine who will defend his World Boxing Organization belt Saturday night at Madison …Boxing schedule for 2017 …

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Kendall Jenner Shows Off Her Boxing Skills by Playing Rocky Balboa (and His Wife Adrian!) – PEOPLE.com

PEOPLE.com Kendall Jenner Shows Off Her Boxing Skills by Playing Rocky Balboa (and His Wife Adrian!)PEOPLE.comFor the fourth installment of this year's Love magazine advent calendar, the 22-year-old model starred in a video where she got a chance to show off her boxing skills as she played both Rocky Balboa and his wife Adrian. The video began as Jenner …Kendall …

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In This Corner Podcast: Enlightening conversation with boxing promoter Bob Arum – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com In This Corner Podcast: Enlightening conversation with boxing promoter Bob ArumCBSSports.comUSATSI. In this episode: Brian Campbell interviews Bob Arum of Top Rank about the historical significance of Saturday's Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo Rigondeaux bout. The Hall of Fame promoter also shares why he isn't interested in Manny Pacquiao facing … More: continued here

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Deontay Wilder: Fight with Anthony Joshua will ‘stop the world’ but AJ’s priority is Joseph Parker – ESPN

ESPN Deontay Wilder: Fight with Anthony Joshua will 'stop the world' but AJ's priority is Joseph ParkerESPNTo do this, at present, he will have to go through Wilder. Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title after defeating Bermane Stiverne with a TKO in the first round. Photo provided by Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions. "The state of boxing, the …and more » More: …

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Kelly ready to step up

Josh Kelly believes he is ready to step up in his fifth professional fight and is unfazed at the prospect of competing in a scheduled 10-round contest on December 13. More: continued here

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Hear Chris Shiflett Indulge His Boxing Fandom in New ‘Walking the Floor’ – RollingStone.com

RollingStone.com Hear Chris Shiflett Indulge His Boxing Fandom in New 'Walking the Floor'RollingStone.comInstead, Arum and Shiflett dive deep into a half-century's worth of professional boxing. As the CEO of Top Rank, Arum has spent his adulthood promoting some of the top fighters in the business, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd … More: continued here

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Boxing schedule for 2017 highlighted by Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo Rigondeaux – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com Boxing schedule for 2017 highlighted by Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo RigondeauxCBSSports.comThis year is shaping up to be a busy one for boxing, especially with Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin-Canelo Alvarez having put on tremendous shows respectively. Plus, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder appear to be on a collision …and more » More: continued here

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Smith: Win or bust in Vegas

Stephen Smith says Francisco Vargas stands in the way of his final chance to win a world title and defeat in Las Vegas could force him to consider retirement. More: continued here

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Vasyl Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the purest … – The Independent

The Independent Vasyl Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the purest …The IndependentOne man became the most expensive smuggled cargo in the world, the other is simply untouchable inside a boxing ring and this weekend in the basement at Madison Square Garden they meet in a fight that defies category.Lomachenko: Salido is nobody now – Boxing News, Results …Fight …

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Miguel Cotto falls short of storybook ending to boxing career – ESPN

ESPN Miguel Cotto falls short of storybook ending to boxing careerESPNMiguel Cotto's unanimous decision loss to Sadam Ali on Saturday at Madison Square Garden seem like a foregone conclusion after Cotto tore his left bicep in the later rounds. Despite the loss, the pride of Puerto Rico ended his career with fitting bravery.Miguel Cotto Leaves Boxing With Class And DignityBoxingScene.comSix-time …

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