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Emanuel Steward RIP 1944-2012

Boxing has lost a much loved icon in professional trainer and television commentator Emanuel Steward, reportedly to complications following surgery for Diverticulitis. It was well covered by the media that Steward was in the hospital and had undergone surgery, but the boxing community is in shock and much grief after …

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Undefeated Raja Amasheh Wins First Title In Germany

Germany has a new champion in women’s boxing, as local favorite Raja Amasheh captured her first professional title by lifting the vacant World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Flyweight championship on Saturday night, October 27, in Sankt Ingbert. Amasheh beat former world title-challenger Fleij Djendji from Serbia by unanimous decision, and improved …

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Vazquez Keeps IBF Lightweight Crown Against Quintero

Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Thompson Boxing Promotions, Universal Promotions, Prize Fight, Joe Deguardia’s Star Boxing, and Zanfer Promotions presented an amazing night of boxing at the Turning Stone Casino. In the opening televised bout, Miguel Vazquez (32-3, 13 KOs) and No. 1 contender, …

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