BRPD announces inaugural boxing camp for kids – WAFB 9 News …WAFB.comThe Baton Rouge Police Department is hosting its first ever Boxing with the Badge skills camp this summer.and more » More: continued here
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28 States Said No to Bare-Knuckle Boxing. But 1 Said Yes. – OZY
OZY 28 States Said No to Bare-Knuckle Boxing. But 1 Said Yes.OZYWhen Philadelphia-based fight promoter David Feldman met Bobby Gunn in 2008, Feldman knew he needed to get the hulking Canadian underground fighting champion onto one of his boxing cards. The pair made it happen, with Gunn battling the then-WBA …and more » More: continued here
Read More »ROUND 13 to represent Palm Bay in amateur boxing matches – Florida Today
Florida Today ROUND 13 to represent Palm Bay in amateur boxing matchesFlorida TodayMembers of Brevard's boxing community will step into the ring once again, this time representing Florida. ROUND 13 boxing is holding a competition at the Tony Rosa Community Center in Palm Bay on Saturday, June 9. As a step up from their event back in … More: continued here
Read More »Evander Holyfield discusses his Atlantic City boxing career – Press of Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City Evander Holyfield discusses his Atlantic City boxing careerPress of Atlantic CityEvander Holyfield fought 11 times in Atlantic City. The four-time heavyweight champion is back in Atlantic City promoting a boxing card for Real Deal Boxing and his induction into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Holyfield sits down with Sports … More: continued here
Read More »Holyfield fight card headlines three chances to see boxing this weekend in AC – Press of Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City Holyfield fight card headlines three chances to see boxing this weekend in ACPress of Atlantic CityThe rally will continue this weekend with three boxing cards — including one presented by former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield — leading up to the second induction ceremony for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday at The Claridge … …
Read More »Quiet Punch’s founder, Brian Pedone, as seen on CBS on the Live it…
Brian Pedone, NYC based entrepreneur, speaks about the creation of Quiet Punch and his humble beginnings with Donna Drake. (PRWeb May 31, 2018) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15527700.htm More: continued here
Read More »Holyfield gains double spotlight for Boxing Hall of Fame events – Press of Atlantic City
Holyfield gains double spotlight for Boxing Hall of Fame eventsPress of Atlantic CityThe Atlanta native takes a bow as an inductee into the second Atlantic City Boxing International Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 3, at the Claridge Hotel. One night earlier, he unfurls the Boardwalk debut of his Real Deal Boxing promotional company at the … More: continued here
Read More »Unbeaten New Orleans native Regis Prorgais anticipates July boxing match in hometown – The Advocate
The Advocate Unbeaten New Orleans native Regis Prorgais anticipates July boxing match in hometownThe AdvocateJunior welterweight champion Regis Prograis (21-0, 18 KOs) announces his World Boxing Council diamond championship fight against Argentina's Jose Jose Velasco (20-0, 12 KOs) during a press conference in New Orleans, La., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. More: continued here
Read More »Beaver Falls boxer Kiante Irving contemplates next step in career – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Beaver Falls boxer Kiante Irving contemplates next step in careerPittsburgh Post-GazetteIn one of the more poignant scenes in the movie “Rocky,” the title character walks foggy-eyed through his tiny kitchen, gulping raw eggs and readying himself for a brutal early morning training session. This memorable moment speaks to Kiante Irving of … More: continued here
Read More »El Paso boxing champion Jennifer Han awarded trip to Italy for annual IBF convention – El Paso Times
El Paso Times El Paso boxing champion Jennifer Han awarded trip to Italy for annual IBF conventionEl Paso TimesJennifer Han is waiting and training hard, waiting and training for the next opportunity to defend her world championship. But, in the meantime, El Paso's first world champion and the city's sweetheart is taking a beautiful trip. The International … More: continued …
Read More »BRPD announces inaugural boxing camp for kids – WAFB.com
BRPD announces inaugural boxing camp for kidsWAFB.comThe Baton Rouge Police Department is hosting its first ever Boxing with the Badge skills camp this summer. It will be held between June 12 and June 15. It is for kids ages 8 through 13. The application deadline is June 7. Officials said this is a great …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Two cards kick off busy boxing weekend in Atlantic City – Press of Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City Two cards kick off busy boxing weekend in Atlantic CityPress of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY – It appears as if boxing is finally starting to come back in Atlantic City. After being on the canvas for a few years, the sport is beginning to rebound. The rally will continue this weekend with three boxing cards leading up …
Read More »Local boxing champ running for Cranston City Council – WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News Local boxing champ running for Cranston City CouncilWPRI 12 Eyewitness NewsCRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A local boxing champ is throwing his hat into a different ring. Gary Balletto announced Thursday morning he will be running for the Cranston City Council at-large seat. Balletto had a 31 and three record when, in 2013, he … More: continued …
Read More »A Texas barbecue noise complaint turned into a friendly boxing match – Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman A Texas barbecue noise complaint turned into a friendly boxing matchAustin American-StatesmanAfter barbecue-goers turned down the music as a result of the noise complaint, they gave Bowen an offer he just couldn't turn down: a boxing match. Bowen told KTVT-TV that he's been boxing since he was 13 years old and knew that sparring with the … More: continued …
Read More »Police officer responded to a noise complaint. Then he put on boxing gloves, Texas video shows – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star Telegram Police officer responded to a noise complaint. Then he put on boxing gloves, Texas video showsFort Worth Star Telegram“There's this perception that police officers have guns, we have a badge, but we can't fight,” said Officer Bowen, who's been boxing since he was 13, the news station said. The video shows one person putting a pair …
Read More »Boxing, live music, dancing and wrestling – plans put forward for controversial garden – Gazette Live
Gazette Live Boxing, live music, dancing and wrestling – plans put forward for controversial gardenGazette LiveIn its application, developers Kymel Leisure Limited have requested a licence to host films, plays, indoor sports events including boxing and wrestling, play live and recorded music, hold dance performances and serve alcohol on and off the premises. More: continued here
Read More »Vargas: No Khan offer, Broner next
Jessie Vargas says he is close to finalising a rematch with Adrien Broner, but is open to facing Amir Khan if the Brit makes a “serious” offer. More: continued here
Read More »It Takes Heart To Fight: What Boxing Taught Me About White Supremacy – The Root
The Root It Takes Heart To Fight: What Boxing Taught Me About White SupremacyThe RootOther sports might have uniforms, coaching, and team fees, with boxing you only need access to a training facility, and a fighter's heart and determination, which is all I had to my name. When you're in the middle of the struggle, it's hard to step … …
Read More »Uganda boxing federation bans top officials for 12 years – Xinhua
Uganda boxing federation bans top officials for 12 yearsXinhuaKAMPALA, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has banned three of its top officials for 12 years, warning that any boxing club that associates with them risks getting the same penalty. Moses Muhangi, president UBF told Xinhua on …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Hamed wants Ingle in Hall of Fame
‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed has called for the “amazing” and “innovative” Brendan Ingle to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. More: continued here
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