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Salido-Lopez II: Only the Violence Mattered
All that is essential about our sport, in both amateur boxing and prizefighting, happens between its ropes and bells. What occurs during a match,...
FOR BRYANT JENNINGS THE TIME IS NOW
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Upstart heavyweight Bryant Jennings, 12-0, 5 KOs, believes that when opportunity knocks, you have no choice but to answer. In January,...
FARAH ENNIS LOOKING TO THROW HIS NAME IN CROWDED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT PICTURE —WATCH FIGHT...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 8, 2012)—It was just a year ago when then undefeated Super Middleweight Farah “The Quiet Storm”...
Not an Easy First Step
San Juan, P.R. - Juan Manuel López (31-1 y 28 KO's) has a long road ahead mirziamov.ru of him. His loss to Orlando “Siri”...
Recalling Ali-Frazier while wondering if there will ever be another Fight of the Century
On the 41st anniversary Thursday of the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight, random reflections and recollections while wondering if there will be ever be...
Escobedo Impressive in Hometown Return
WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA – With a world title opportunity potentially looming right around the corner, Vicente Escobedo thrilled his hometown crowd by scoring three first-round...
Into the filth
In his 2001 essay “A rough trade,” British novelist Martin Amis writes ferociously, and with ironic humanity, about the increasing violence one finds in...
Escobedo Returns Home for High Stakes Bout Tonight
CAPAY, CALIFORNIA – 2004 U.S. Olympian Vicente Escobedo is back in his hometown as he headlines tonight’s edition of Telefutura Solo Boxeo against Lonnie...
Lonnie Smith: “El Negro Mexicano” Takes Big Leap on Enemy Turf
Charismatic super featherweight Lonnie Smith is set to take a big step up in class as he goes to the hometown of world ranked...
To the Klitschkos belong the spoils, including frustration
Heavyweights, a division in exile if not endangered, are making a lot of Euros, but American ambivalence at what was a piece of...
Promising Prospect: Manuel Avila
Emerging super bantamweight Manuel Avila enters a rematch with David Reyes on Saturday night aiming to show his superiority and in a way prove...
Examining the conscience before confessing the scorecard
We begin in a discomfiting place – Catholicism’s examination of conscience – and hope to move to an optimistic one. This column should...
MAIN EVENT WEIGHTS FROM CHESTER, PA–watch fight on demand on gfl
CHESTER, PA (February 24, 2012)—The two main event fighters weighed in for Tonight’s six bout card at Harrahs in Chester
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Bradley’s head might get in the way of any chance at Pacquiao-Mayweather
For the congregation that still prays for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr., pray a little harder that the born-again Pacquiao isn’t struck by a head...
Jermaine White, The Midwest’s “Hawk”
At the time of my interview with Jermaine White (17-4 9ko’s) being scheduled he was slated to face Vivian Harris in what would have...
Something less than photo realism on the Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – If you were here in the beautiful coastal climes of the Gulf, 65 degrees with a cool saltwater wind, you...
Williams, Cloud and Arreola lead a spirited “Triple Threat” weigh-in
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – The banner behind the scale on the hastily erected stage read “Three of boxing's biggest threats, seeking world supremacy.” ...
Dulorme Blows Away Ambriz in One
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA – Puerto Rican welterweight rising star Thomas Dulorme continues to impress ringside observers as he quickly disposed of Aris Ambriz inside...
Dulorme Set for Replacement Ambriz
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA -- Touted rising welterweight Thomas Dulorme aims to impress in his West Coast debut as he takes on Aris Ambriz in...
Oh Brother, Vitali and Wladimir are a dominant combo
History will have the last say on where Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko rank among great brothers. Their unprecedented reign is either a reflection...
Lucky punches and Paul Williams’ threat of a triple
The prizefighter formerly known as “Boxing’s Most Feared” has a problem with misfortune. Paul Williams, in his mind and his handlers’, has been...
Margarito promises to fight on, but says he would retire if he lost to...
TUCSON -- The long hair and large dark glasses were there. They identify Antonio Margarito wherever he goes these days. On Wednesday, he...
Reynoso on Injury
Yesterday it was announced that 140-pound prospect Jose Reynoso was forced to pull out of his scheduled ten-round bout against unbeaten Thomas Dulorme, which...
WORLD RANKED CRUISERWEIGHT B.J. FLORES VERY EXCITED ABOUT POSSIBLE TITLE OPPORTUNITY AGAINST #1 RATED...
LAS VEGAS (February 5, 2012)--World Boxing Organization (WBO) number three ranked Cruiserweight B.J. Flores is looking for a world title shot and may have...
Pacquiao agrees to Bradley fight
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, pound for pound king Manny Pacquaio has agreed to defend the WBO Welterweight title against Timothy Bradley on...
Chavez Jr. and Warhol, juxtaposed
SAN ANTONIO – Tuesday, three or so hours after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. skipped an open workout at Jesse James Leija’s gym, a workout...
Home-sweet-home: Ali had one in Dundee’s corner on history
He was a trainer by trade. He was called an ambassador by everybody who knows that boxing desperately needs one. Angelo Dundee was all...
Donaire entertains locals, shows eye for talent at open workout
SAN ANTONIO – “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire is already celebrated among boxing insiders for his hand speed, footwork, power and charisma. Now insiders...
TONY “TNT” GRANO SCORES EXPLOSIVE THIRD ROUND STOPPAGE OVER MINTO—FIGHT CARD NOW AVAILABLE ON...
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NEW YORK (January 30, 2012)—This Past Saturday night at The beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Tony...
Things to do in Alamo City
SAN ANTONIO – I can see Alamodome from my window. It’s a mile southeast of where I sit, and its southwestern spire is...
