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Women’s boxing has justifiably been receiving a lot of attention recently, firstly with the announcement that it will be included in the London Olympics in 2012 and then the first live broadcast of an all female professional bout, between Big Brother star Angel ‘The Artist’ McKenzie and Lana Cooper, on …

Ahead of her much awaited pro-debut, British featherweight Marianne Marston has been sparring with veteran Angel McKenzie in London. Marston, who has trained in America under the watchful eye of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, has been trying to get her career off the ground after numerous false starts.

I want to thank all of you for the comments and observations you sent in on last week’s column. I am sure this week’s column will spark some debate. Also, I would love to get your opinion on the “mythical” fight that is highlighted on one of the video pieces …

None other than legendary ex-heavyweight boxing champion of the world Smokin’ Joe Frazier has said of British featherweight Marianne “Golden Girl” Marston, “She’s going to be the Champ.” Joe’s son and former heavyweight contender Marvis Frazier has said of Marston, “Marianne is the hardest working, committed fighter I have seen …

Just under 27 years ago, two men stepped into the ring and created the most memorable 140lb bout to ever take place when former three division champion Alexis “El Flaco Explosivo” Arguello stepped up to challenge then reigning WBA light welterweight champion Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor in his quest for …

© Richard T. Slone Multi-award winning artist Richard T. Slone has unveiled his latest work of art; a massive pre-fight canvas of boxing champions Miguel Cotto fighting Antonio Margarito just days before their epic battle in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On April 24, Sotheby’s and SCP Auctions will offer a fine selection of sports memorabilia and cards for auction. The April sale includes an outstanding offering of material that comes directly from Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Born in 1944, the 11th child of sharecroppers in South Carolina , Frazier took up …

Former world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier will be on hand for the Sotheby’s/SCP Auctions reception at 72nd and York Sts in Manhattan on April 21, from 6-8 p.m., to celebrate the exhibition of the April 24 live auction of important sports memorabilia and cards.

7.30pm Monday, March 30 is a time that will go down in boxing history, as it was then that Joe and Marvis Frazier locked the doors of their famous Philadelphia gym for the final time. It should have been a landmark year, as it is 40 years since the doors …