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Skoro targets ABU title at GOtv Boxing Night 14 – New Telegraph Newspaper

The Punch Skoro targets ABU title at GOtv Boxing Night 14New Telegraph NewspaperTop boxer Waidi “Skoro” Usman is aiming to claim a continental title when he faces Michael “Shaka” Nyawade of Kenya in the African Boxing Union featherweight title bout as the 14th edition of GOtv Boxing Night takes centre stage at the Indoor Sports …Usman targets ABU title at …

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The Dominant 20: The rise and fall of boxer Manny Pacquiao – ESPN

ESPN The Dominant 20: The rise and fall of boxer Manny PacquiaoESPNA Philippine senator, he has aligned with President Rodrigo Duterte, a strongman whom Human Rights Watch accuses of killing more than 12,000 people in his ongoing anti-drug war. Duterte has taken on Pacquiao as a sort of political heir, or useful …Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Latest Celebrity to Turn …

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Virtual Boxing League is a great cardio workout disguised as a … – TNW

TNW Virtual Boxing League is a great cardio workout disguised as a …TNWVirtual Boxing League (VBL) is a VR game that lets you throw real punches at virtual people. Soon players will even get to throw virtual punches at real people in PVP bouts, but that feature isn't implemented just yet. It's not just a fun boxing game …and more » …

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Tonga bans schoolgirls from rugby and boxing ‘to preserve dignity’ – The Guardian

The Guardian Tonga bans schoolgirls from rugby and boxing'to preserve dignity'The GuardianShot put champion Valerie Adams said: 'Rugby, like any sport, ought to be embraced by our Tongan women.' Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images. The Tongan government has banned schoolgirls from playing rugby or boxing because the sports are deemed …and more » More: continued here

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Tyson Fury sets sights on Joe Louis’ record of 25 consecutive title defences – ESPN

SkySports Tyson Fury sets sights on Joe Louis' record of 25 consecutive title defencesESPNThe former world champion has since surrendered those belts without making a single defence after he found himself at the centre of a UK Anti-doping investigation which came to a close in December 2017. However, after having his boxing licence …Tyson Fury sets sights on breaking Joe …

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Boxing Is Blowing Its Marquee Matchup Because the Sport Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way – Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated Boxing Is Blowing Its Marquee Matchup Because the Sport Can't Get Out of Its Own WaySports IllustratedHere's what this also is: Boxing punching itself in the face again. Here are two of the best boxers of their era, two middleweight knockout artists whose first fight was, if not the bloodbath many expected, a highly skilled, compulsively watchable …Gennady …

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LOVERRO: District boxing community honors two local legends – Washington Times

Washington Times LOVERRO: District boxing community honors two local legendsWashington TimesShe has been a three-time president of the Potomac Valley Boxing Association and one of the most respected judges ringside. Whenever a kid with gloves needed a kind word or more, Brenda has been there to help with several generations of young fighters … More: continued here

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Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Latest Celebrity to Turn ICO Promoter – CCN

CCN Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Latest Celebrity to Turn ICO PromoterCCNBoxing Legend Manny Pacquiao has become the latest celebrity to license his personal brand to an initial coin offering (ICO). The Filipino fighter, an eight-division world champion, has become the latest celebrity ambassador for the Singapore-based …The Dominant 20: The rise and fall of boxer Manny PacquiaoESPN.co.ukall 2 news articles » …

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Gennady Golovkin Sounds Off On Canelo Alvarez, Corruption In Boxing – Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated Gennady Golovkin Sounds Off On Canelo Alvarez, Corruption In BoxingSports IllustratedGennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez are less than two months away from their much anticipated rematch and the buzz around it has only been increasing since it was revealed earlier this month that Alvarez failed a drug test. The Mexican star claimed the …Canelo Alvarez training and looking …

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Francis Ngannou wants Anthony Joshua in boxing or MMA, still pushing for Brock Lesnar fight – Bloody Elbow

Bloody Elbow Francis Ngannou wants Anthony Joshua in boxing or MMA, still pushing for Brock Lesnar fightBloody ElbowEven after incurring his first UFC loss at UFC 220 against Stipe Miocic last January, Francis Ngannou is still looking for the best competition available for him. He is even considering a fight against undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion …and more » More: continued …

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Yerevan to host International Boxing Tournament in September – Mediamax.am

Yerevan to host International Boxing Tournament in SeptemberMediamax.am“The A class tournament will be dedicated to Vladimir Yengibaryan. With this competition we will show AIBA how prepared we are to host ranking tournaments. We would like to hold one of them in Yerevan next year,” President of Boxing Federation of … More: continued here

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Eddie Hearn: Britain is the envy of the boxing world… that’s why conquering America is our next move – Evening Standard

Evening Standard Eddie Hearn: Britain is the envy of the boxing world… that's why conquering America is our next moveEvening Standard“We're spoiled. There are so many big occasions. Okay, sometimes you have to pinch yourself and ask — are we really doing another near-80,000 event for AJ? But there is so much boxing everywhere and it is not just Sky …

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