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How a new trainer turned around Sergey Kovalev’s boxing career – New York Post

New York Post How a new trainer turned around Sergey Kovalev's boxing careerNew York PostThe fights will take place at the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, which is hosting its first boxing event and the first major boxing show in Atlantic City since 2014, when Kovalev defeated former middleweight and light heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins.Bivol 'wants to fight the …

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Selby: My second chapter begins

Lee Selby has no regrets about a “frustrating” last hurrah in the featherweight division as he now looks to make the next stage of his career the best yet. More: continued here

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Top Rank Boxing signs comprehensive seven-year broadcast deal … – Bloody Elbow

Bloody Elbow Top Rank Boxing signs comprehensive seven-year broadcast deal …Bloody ElbowESPN is loading up on combat sports content over the next several years.Andre Ward Inks New Multi-Year Deal With ESPNBoxingScene.comESPN Signs Undefeated Two-Division World Champion Boxer and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward to New …ESPN MediaZoneall 12 news articles » More: continued here

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Conor McGregor set for UFC return, killing boxing ideas – Bad Left Hook

Bad Left Hook Conor McGregor set for UFC return, killing boxing ideasBad Left HookHey! I know right off what you're thinking: this guy's not a boxer, why is the boxing site writing about him? Short answer is easy, baby: cheap web traffic. Longer answer: listen, the last time anyone saw him doing something other than throwing stuff …and more » More: …

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Atlantic City ready to roll the dice again on boxing – WHYY

WHYY Atlantic City ready to roll the dice again on boxingWHYYThere was a moment of time when Atlantic City evoked images of Tyson and Gatti as much as tables and gamblers. Donald Trump and Don King dominated the fight game as much as any heavyweight contenders. And when the next pay-per-view blockbuster …and more » More: continued here

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Billy Dib retires from boxing – News.com.au – NEWS.com.au

NEWS.com.au Billy Dib retires from boxing – News.com.auNEWS.com.auUPDATE: BILLY Dib has retired from boxing after losing his world title fight against American Tevin Farmer.Billy Dib announces retirement from boxingBad Left HookBilly Dib retires from boxing after losing IBF world super featherweight title fight against Tevin FarmerDaily Telegraphall 31 news articles » More: continued here

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Atlantic City ready to roll the dice again on boxing – San Francisco Chronicle

Atlantic City ready to roll the dice again on boxingSan Francisco ChronicleATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — There was a moment of time when Atlantic City evoked images of Tyson and Gatti as much as tables and gamblers. Donald Trump and Don King dominated the fight game as much as any heavyweight contenders. And when the …and more » More: continued here

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Boxing news: Tony Bellew vs Oleksandr Usyk moves closer as promoter reveals meeting plan – Express.co.uk

Express.co.uk Boxing news: Tony Bellew vs Oleksandr Usyk moves closer as promoter reveals meeting planExpress.co.ukUsyk became only the third undisputed cruiserweight champion in history when he cruised to victory over Murat Gassiev last month with a stunning performance. The fight had been billed as a 50/50 match-up with many speculating Gassiev's power could …and more » More: continued here

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Floyd Mayweather isn’t interested in another contest with Pacquiao – NEWS.com.au

NEWS.com.au Floyd Mayweather isn't interested in another contest with PacquiaoNEWS.com.auFLOYD Mayweather was called out for a rematch by Manny Pacquiao, but the response isn't one that what was expected. Sky SportsAugust 3, 20187:21pm. Video; Image. Billy Dib ready for redemption2:15. Boxing: Australia's Billy Dib is ready for his big …Boxing: After Pacquiao loss, ex-WBA champ Matthysse calls time on careerChannel …

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boxing – NEWS.com.au

NEWS.com.au boxingNEWS.com.au“This is the last time you'll see me in the boxing ring,” Dib said through tears. The Australian was attempting to win his third world title but Farmer was far too slick and dropped Dib in the ninth round. Farmer won 120-107, 119-111 and 118-109 on the …Billy Dib announces retirement from boxingBad Left Hookall 18 news articles » More: …

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Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City – Press of Atlantic City

Press of Atlantic City Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic CityPress of Atlantic CityIn a four-year span from 1982 to 1985, Atlantic City hosted 519 boxing cards, including 138 in 1982 and a record 143 in 1985. Almost every week featured three or four shows at properties such as Caesars, Playboy, Sands, Tropicana and Trump Plaza. More: continued here

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Watch Live: Kovalev Alvarez weigh-in at 2 pm – Press of Atlantic City

Press of Atlantic City Watch Live: Kovalev Alvarez weigh-in at 2 pmPress of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY — Fighting in Atlantic City is still a big deal to World Boxing Organization light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. Kovalev, who will defend his title against unbeaten Eleider Alvarez on Saturday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic …Boxing – Dmitry Bivol looks to take …

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Billy Dib announces retirement from boxing – Bad Left Hook

Bad Left Hook Billy Dib announces retirement from boxingBad Left HookFollowing a wide loss to Tevin Farmer in an IBF super featherweight title bout today in Australia, Billy Dib officially announced his retirement from the sport in an emotional post-fight interview. “I just wanna say thank you very much, and guys, this …and more » More: continued here

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