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Kristian Laight: The boxer with 300 fights and 279 defeats – SkySports

SkySports Kristian Laight: The boxer with 300 fights and 279 defeatsSkySports"I've never been successful but… well, I suppose I'm not successful at boxing either. But to have 300 fights is an achievement," Laight told Sky Sports. "I've never been knocked out, only stopped on my feet. I fight top quality kids. My little boy … More: continued here

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Anthony Sims Jr joins Matchroom Boxing USA | Boxing News | Sky … – SkySports

SkySports Anthony Sims Jr joins Matchroom Boxing USA | Boxing News | Sky …SkySportsAnthony Sims Jr has signed a deal with Matchroom Boxing USA.Undefeated Anthony Sims Jr., cousin of Floyd Mayweather Jr., signs with Matchroom BoxingSporting NewsMatchroom USA sign Floyd Mayweather's undefeated cousin Anthony Sims Jr.WBN – World Boxing NewsMatchroom Boxing announce new signingRN24 – RingNews24all 2 news articles » More: …

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The boxer with 300 fights, 279 defeats

Three-hundred fights, 279 defeats. He has won just 12 times and never knocked anybody out. Kristian Laight’s story is bizarre, writes James Dielhenn, but its ridiculousness has somehow earned him a unique place in history. More: continued here

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Anthony Sims Jr joins Matchroom Boxing USA – SkySports

SkySports Anthony Sims Jr joins Matchroom Boxing USASkySportsAnthony Sims Jr has signed a deal with Matchroom Boxing USA. The unbeaten Indiana light-heavyweight talent is set to fight for the first time under new promoter Eddie Hearn this Saturday at the Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff, live on Sky Sports. The 23 …Undefeated Anthony Sims Jr., cousin of Floyd Mayweather Jr., …

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Boxing club in West Texas helps build bodies, character – Kansas City Star

Boxing club in West Texas helps build bodies, characterKansas City StarRamon Franco has been teaching boys how to box for 13 years at Odessa Boxing Club. The Odessa American reports the big thing he's learned is that there are no losers in the amateur branch of the sport. "I was at a tournament in Fort Worth when a coach … More: …

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Boxing news: Deontay Wilder’s manager LASHES OUT after Dereck Chisora offer – Express.co.uk

Express.co.uk Boxing news: Deontay Wilder's manager LASHES OUT after Dereck Chisora offerExpress.co.ukThe veteran boxing handler took exception to Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn's plan to pit the hard-hitting American against one of his British heavyweights after both Whyte and Chisora claimed victory this weekend. Chisora shocked durable Frenchman Carlos …and more » More: continued here

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Boxing news: George Groves unfazed by World Boxing Super Series venue announcement – Express.co.uk

Express.co.uk Boxing news: George Groves unfazed by World Boxing Super Series venue announcementExpress.co.ukThe 30-year-old admitted on Twitter last week that the unusual location was “not the venue we all wanted” for the climax of the 168lb tournament, which sees the WBA champion take on countryman Callum Smith for the inaugural Muhammad Ali trophy. More: continued here

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Chilling CCTV shows boxing fan creep up behind rival supporter Reagan Asbury and stab him to death after ‘wild west … – The Sun

The Sun Chilling CCTV shows boxing fan creep up behind rival supporter Reagan Asbury and stab him to death after 'wild west …The SunCHILLING footage shows a boxing fan stabbing a rival supporter to death in a violent melee after a world title fight in October. Tyrone Andrew was today found guilty of manslaughter after killing 19-year-old Reagan Asbury outside …

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Former NFL LB Shawne Merriman signs bare-knuckle boxing deal – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Former NFL LB Shawne Merriman signs bare-knuckle boxing dealUSA TODAYFormer NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman has agreed to a contract with the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation to appear in a fight at an undetermined time later this year. "Right now, this is the best opportunity for what I want to do," Merriman said …Former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman …

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The Guardian view on printing guns: shadow-boxing the apocalypse – The Guardian

The Guardian The Guardian view on printing guns: shadow-boxing the apocalypseThe GuardianIn one sense this case is all shadow boxing. The software is already available to anyone with access to a search engine and has been for years. But only a few thousand copies have been downloaded, perhaps because the guns themselves, although …and more » More: continued here

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Chilling CCTV shows Tyrone Andrew creeping up behind boxing match rival to stab him before fleeing on plane – Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.uk Chilling CCTV shows Tyrone Andrew creeping up behind boxing match rival to stab him before fleeing on planeMirror.co.ukChilling CCTV released by police shows the moment a boxer crept up behind his rival before stabbing him in the neck. Footage shows Tyrone Andrew, 22, seconds before he fatally knifed 19-year-old Reagan Asbury outside Walsall Town Hall, in the West …Boxing fan …

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Boxing news: Dillian Whyte reveals surprise target for December fight – AJ, Chisora on ice – Express.co.uk

Express.co.uk Boxing news: Dillian Whyte reveals surprise target for December fight – AJ, Chisora on iceExpress.co.ukWhyte and Chisora produced one of the most entertaining heavyweight battles in recent memory back in 2016, rescuing an otherwise-disappointing pay-per-view headlined by Anthony Joshua vs Eric Molina. Brixton boy Whyte was awarded the win by the …and more » More: continued here

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Former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman agrees to bare knuckle boxing match – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com Former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman agrees to bare knuckle boxing matchCBSSports.comSix years after he last played a down in the NFL, retired All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman has signed on for a new contact sport. Merriman, 34, has agreed to fight this fall with the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation during their inaugural pay …and more » More: continued here

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