Wicked Local Cohasset YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: Football's boxing problemWicked Local CohassetFootball has always been my sport. I dreamt about it, practiced it whenever I could. As a kid I toted a football under my arm around the house just to get the feel of the ball. I longed to play whenever I could. The good news is that …
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YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS UP: Football’s boxing problem – Wicked Local Hingham
Wicked Local Hingham YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: Football's boxing problemWicked Local HinghamFootball has always been my sport. I dreamt about it, practiced it whenever I could. As a kid I toted a football under my arm around the house just to get the feel of the ball. I longed to play whenever I could. The good news is that …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Boxer Cletus Seldin will show off power on HBO Saturday – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Boxer Cletus Seldin will show off power on HBO SaturdayUSA TODAYCletis Seldin did not start boxing until his 20s but has gained a reputation for his awesome power, and he'll get to show it off Saturday night on HBO.and more » More: continued here
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »Saunders and Lemieux both 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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »Billy Joe Saunders is gutsy defending world title in enemy territory – but beating David Lemieux will put his name in lights
Lemieux will prove to be stern opposition for Saunders, but the Brit can set his sights high if he secures victory More: continued here
Read More »Unbeaten Jewish fighter Cletus Seldin building his name on HBO’s boxing stage – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Unbeaten Jewish fighter Cletus Seldin building his name on HBO's boxing stageUSA TODAYThe last guy named Cletis to make a name for himself in the New York City area was Cletis "Clete" Boyer, who played a pretty good third base for the Yankees in the Bronx in the 1960s. But there's another Cletus (slightly different spelling) starting to …
Read More »‘Joe is a superstar in the making’
Johnny Nelson was blown away seeing Joe Fraser for the first time flying over the pommel at his gym in Birmingham. More: continued here
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