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Boxing: Jessie Vargas looks to get back on track towards world title … – ESPN

ESPN Boxing: Jessie Vargas looks to get back on track towards world title …ESPNAfter a one-sided loss to Manny Pacquiao, Jessie Vargas has been out of the ring for over a year. After changing up his team and representation, Vargas looks to get back on the path to a world title Friday night against Aaron Herrera.Jessie Vargas Eyes Danny Garcia, …

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Face of Defense: Airman Launches Professional Boxing Career … – Department of Defense

Department of Defense Face of Defense: Airman Launches Professional Boxing Career …Department of DefenseA Florida native, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andre Penn has prepared for more than a decade to achieve his dream of becoming a professional boxer. He joined the Air Force boxing team and established himself as a formidable force, becoming a three-time Air Force,and more » More: continued …

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Turlock teen balances schoolwork with boxing career – The Turlock Journal

The Turlock Journal Turlock teen balances schoolwork with boxing careerThe Turlock JournalLike most students at Turlock High School, along with colder weather, Christmas time brings with it thoughts of Winter Formal for sophomore Sandra Tovar. She plans to go with a group of friends, and although the event isn't until January, she already … More: continued here

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Face of Defense: Airman Launches Professional Boxing Career – Department of Defense

Department of Defense Face of Defense: Airman Launches Professional Boxing CareerDepartment of DefensePenn quickly established himself as a formidable force, becoming a three-time Air Force Boxing Team middleweight class champion from 2006 to 2008. Penn, however, had his sights even higher and decided to apply his victories to a professional boxing…and more » More: continued here

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Long Island boxer set to join historic club with next bout – New York Post

New York Post Long Island boxer set to join historic club with next boutNew York PostCletus Seldin, aka The Hebrew Hammer, is just starting to make a name for himself in boxing, but he has already joined an exclusive group that includes Hall of Fame heavyweight Mike Tyson and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., two of the best …

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Saunders and Lemieux on 160lb limit

Billy Joe Saunders’ opponent David Lemieux had to strip naked and weigh in twice in order to make the 160lb limit for their world title clash in Canada. More: continued here

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Ashley Brace: Melania Sorroche draws with Welsh boxer in European title bout – BBC Sport

BBC Sport Ashley Brace: Melania Sorroche draws with Welsh boxer in European title boutBBC SportThe unfortunate mix-up tarnished what was a tremendously exciting fight, where Sorroche set a ferocious pace and had no intention of boxing defensively, making for an entertaining match-up where she often seemed the aggressor, despite Brace landing the …and more » More: continued here

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Jessie Vargas looks for return to form against Aaron Herrera – ESPN

ESPN Jessie Vargas looks for return to form against Aaron HerreraESPNPacquiao knocked him down in the second round and won a lopsided unanimous decision to claim the belt. "It was a learning experience, that's for sure," Vargas told ESPN this week. "It will make me a better fighter because it made me realize what I need …Jessie Vargas Eyes Danny …

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Saunders and Lemieux close out 2017 with eyes on potential Canelo-GGG winner – ESPN

WBN – World Boxing News Saunders and Lemieux close out 2017 with eyes on potential Canelo-GGG winnerESPNStylistically, it matches Saunders' boxing skills against Lemieux's penchant for wanting to brawl and his massive punching power. "I'm really excited for this fight. I'm more excited, actually, just to lay my hands on Billy Joe Saunders more than …Billy Joe Saunders admits he …

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Povetkin sets up Joshua challenge

Alexander Povetkin put himself in line to face Anthony Joshua after out-pointing Christian Hammer in a final world heavyweight title eliminator on Friday night. More: continued here

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The sport of boxing comes out swinging – Toowoomba Chronicle

Toowoomba Chronicle The sport of boxing comes out swingingToowoomba ChronicleI blocked that shot a lot, with my nose, but I developed a great appreciation for the skill and tenacity needed to be a boxer. Nowadays I'm starting to love boxing again because of its renewed legitimacy. Locally we have the likes of Commonwealth …and more » More: continued here

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Virginia boxing club fights for survival in changing world – WTOP

Virginia boxing club fights for survival in changing worldWTOPAt the center of the fight between what the neighborhood is and what some aspire for it to be sits the Charles Houston Recreation Center on Wythe Street, home to the Alexandria Boxing Club. Last week, the club scored perhaps its greatest success to … More: continued here

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Dana White dismisses Conor McGregor boxing rumors: ‘He’s not boxing anyone’ – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com Dana White dismisses Conor McGregor boxing rumors: 'He's not boxing anyone'CBSSports.comUFC president Dana White has been pretty vehement in his statements about what lightweight champion Conor McGregor is going to do next. McGregor, who did not compete in MMA in 2017 while taking on Floyd Mayweather in a "one-off" boxing match in August …Dana White insists Conor McGregor will …

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