European Boxing News: Klitschko, Sturm, Larsen, Magee, Canclaux, Inom
By Per Ake Persson The Klitschko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir, and Universum have for five years fought in courts over when their respective contracts with Universum expired.
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Hennessy Boxing: Carl “The Cobra” Froch On FA Cup Duty
WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra†Froch will be on FA Cup duty this Sunday when he makes the draw for the second round of British football’s most treasured competition live on ITV1 from 3:35pm.
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European Boxing News: Magee, Larsen, Sartison, Mendy, Parodi
By Per Ake Persson It will be British champ Brian Magee that replaces Dimitri Sartison as co-challenger for Mads Larsen for the vacant European title. The EBU have set November 24 as deadline for purse bids or agreements. One can imagine that Palm Promotion will work hard to get Magee and his people to accept…
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WBC Completes 47th Annual Boxing Convention
The WBC’s 47th annual convention closed a day earlier than scheduled today in Jeju. WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán said that the change in plans was made to accommodate requests from several members of the Board of Governors who had conflicting travel plans. In his closing speech, which was cut short when he was overcome…
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Arena Boxing: Odlanier Solis Moves To WBC #3 At Jeju Convention
At its 47th Annual World Convention in Jeju, Korea this week, the WBC announced the new world ratings. After his impressive second round TKO victory over former world title challenger Monte Barrett, heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis advances to rank #3 after only 15 pro fights. “I am very grateful that my merits are appreciated the…
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Boxing In Germany: Ruiz Must Defeat Serin To Face Valuev vs. Haye Winner
The most interested spectator Saturday in Versicherung Arena for the WBA heavyweight title fight between defending Nikolai “The Russian Giant†Valuev and challenger David “The Haymaker†Haye will be former 2-time WBA title-holder John “The Quietman†Ruiz. Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), the WBA top contender, agreed with the promoters for Valuev and Haye to “step…
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Golden Boy Boxing: Diaz vs. Malignaggi Rematch December 12
The fans demanded it and so did the fighters, so on Saturday, December 12, one of 2009’s most exciting fights gets an encore, as Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz meets up with Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi once again, this time on neutral territory at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in a 12 round rematch of…
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Goossen-Tutor Boxing: Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams December 5
What do a pair of fearless world champions do – one who is the most feared fighter and the other most avoided – when no other fighter is willing to get into the ring with them? They fight each other. On Saturday night, December 5, Paul “The Punisher†Williams (37-1, 27 KO), the “Most Feared…
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8 Count Boxing: George vs. Naugler Headlines UIC Pavilion Tonight
Finishing up a lengthy training camp over the last couple of months, Chicago’s Donovan “Da Bomb†George is “primed and ready†to take on Canada’s Jason Naugler tonight, in the ten round super middleweight main event at “Windy City Fight Night 7” at the UIC Pavilion.
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Boxing In Ireland: Matthew Macklin Headlines Dublin Card Dec 5
Reigning European Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin believes he can round out a sensational 2009 in style when he faces Uruguayan Champion Rafa Sosa Pintos on the Sierra Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on Saturday, December 5. The Birmingham based Irishman has had less than 10 minutes of competitive action this year but what…
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Boxing Update: Dawson, Johnson Hold Final Media Workout Before Saturday Clash
Light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson and challenger Glen Johnson held a media workout in Bloomfield, CT as they prepare to face off this Saturday at the XL Center in Hartford. Chad Dawson: “I’m feeling some buzz around the city about the fight. I’ve really just been sitting in my hotel room and spending time with…
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Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao Is A Hit On Jimmy Kimmel Live
Last night, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao appeared on late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live,†revealing that – despite his nickname – he does not play the video game “Pac-Man.†“Do you know what Pac-Man is? †asked host Jimmy Kimmel. “My dog,†replied a laughing Pacquiao.