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March 1, 2009

Former Gold medalist James DeGale wins pro debut

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 1, 2009

He was the only British fighter to win a medal at the Beijing games. From AP- Olympic middleweight gold medalist James DeGale won his first pro fight Saturday night, a dominating points win over Vepkhia Tchilaia. Despite winning each round, jeers rang out at the National Indoor Arena as Britain's... [Full Story]

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February 26, 2009

North Korean female boxer loses title after skipping match

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 26, 2009

She won the super flyweight title back in 2007 A female North Korean boxer has been stripped of her international championship after missing a defense match for unspecified reasons, a South Korean official from the sporting body said Thursday. Ryu Myung-ok, 26, became super flyweight champion of the World Boxing... [Full Story]

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February 25, 2009

Two-time Olympic Champion boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux defects

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 25, 2009

He won Bantamweight gold medals in both 2000 and 2004. From AP- Former Olympic boxing champion Guillermo Rigondeaux defected to the United States, 18 months after he was kicked off the Cuba team as punishment for a previous defection attempt. Farah Colina said Tuesday her husband had no choice but... [Full Story]

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February 11, 2009

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and trainer suspended

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2009

This happened as a result from what happened at a fight last month. From ESPN- The California State Athletic Commission revoked the licenses of former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and trainer Javier Capetillo on Tuesday, banning them for at least one year for tampering with Margarito's hand wraps before he... [Full Story]

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January 31, 2009

Former Heavyweight champ Ingemar Johansson dead at 76

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 31, 2009

He won the title from Floyd Patterson in 1959 but lost the title in a re-match a year later. He was AP athlete of the year in 1959. I got to meet Ingemar Johansson in the late 70's thanks to my father's involvement with harness racing.(There were many pro athletes... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2008

Former Heavyweight Champ Lennox Lewis, others, to be inducted into Boxing HOF

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008 · Comments (1)

Lewis is the only member I've heard of in the 2009 class. Three-time heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis says he's proud that enshrinement in the International Boxing Hall of Fame will secure his place in the sport's history. "Everybody, when they start something ... always wants to leave some kind of... [Full Story]

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Joe Calzaghe: Boxing on the ropes

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008 · Comments (2)

The Welsh fighter voiced this opinion in London today. Joe Calzaghe believes boxing is on the ropes, with too many champions and few real stars. Still weighing whether he'll retire after beating Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. this year to remain unbeaten in 46 fights, Calzaghe said Wednesday he... [Full Story]

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December 7, 2008

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao wins welterweight super-fight

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 7, 2008 · Comments (3)

The WBC Lightweight Champion fought a non-title fight in Las Vegas last night. Manny Pacquiao punished Oscar de la Hoya for eight rounds, his technical knockout triumph over the US superstar underscoring the Filipino icon's status as best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Pacquiao's speed and precision were too much... [Full Story]

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September 19, 2008

Welterweight Oscar Diaz emerges from coma

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 19, 2008

He collapsed two months ago following the 10th round of a fight in San Antonio Texas. From AP- Two months after slipping into a coma following a brain injury sustained during a televised fight, San Antonio welterweight Oscar Diaz is awake and breathing on his own. Oscar Diaz, seen here... [Full Story]

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September 9, 2008

Former middleweight champ Joey Giardello dead at age 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 9, 2008

Giardello held the title for two years in the 1960's, Eventually losing it to Rubin Hurricane Carter. The AP obituary is below the fold. RIP Champ.... [Full Story]

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April 2, 2008

Backrow to Owner's Suite

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: April 2, 2008

Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Pro Sports Team As perviously reported, I came across a noteworthy opportunity I wanted to pass on to all sports fans. At every sporting event and around every TV set I always hear the same thing. These GMs and owners have absolutely no idea what... [Full Story]

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December 26, 2007

South Korean boxer Choi Yoi-sam in coma after bout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

The fighter had just won a WBO flyweight title bout. From AP- SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning his WBO intercontinental flyweight bout was in a coma with a brain injury. Choi Yoi-sam was rushed to a hospital shortly after Tuesday's fight against... [Full Story]

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February 4, 2006

Ricky "The Household Name" Hatton?

Posted by · Published: February 4, 2006 · Comments (1)

It's been said that it's many times easier to make yourself a million dollars in America than put a phrase into the American conscious. If that phrase happens to be a name, then it won't be any easier. And if the name is that of a Jr. Welterweight boxer, then... [Full Story]

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December 23, 2004

Can John McCain Save Sports?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 23, 2004

Can John McCain save sports? (ESPN) No politician enjoys battling bad guys like John McCain, and these days, the senior senator from Arizona wants to save sports from its own worst elements. McCain, who was reelected to a fourth term in November, chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, which basically means... [Full Story]

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September 17, 2004

Hopkins - De La Hoya

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 17, 2004

For those of us who grew up in the glory days of the middle weights, this is going to be one for the books. Hopkins is the brawler who has five fists if you include his head and two shoulders. De La Hoya is the boxer. Regardless of which style... [Full Story]

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August 1, 2004

One Lost Soul

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 1, 2004

The story of Mike Tyson is short and bitter. He started out like a whirlwind knocking out everyone he faced in the ring. A simple fighter with black trunks, a sweatshirt cut to drape over his shoulders and the most devastating knockouts boxing has ever seen. Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of... [Full Story]

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May 20, 2004

Shock and Awe

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 20, 2004 · Comments (1)

I still can't believe Roy Jones Jr. got knocked out. Antonio Tarver only took 1 punch to dispatch him in the second round. Tarver threw a total of 7 punches that landed in the fight. No punch was bigger than a straight left hand. So where does that leave Roy... [Full Story]

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May 17, 2004

What A Super Saturday...

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 17, 2004

Saturday, I got together with my buddies to watch the Jones fight. I call it the Jones fight because that was supposed to be the only fighter that mattered. Eight of us loudmouth supporters of Roy Jones Jr. and two guys just chiming in with “I don’t know … I... [Full Story]

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May 12, 2004

Saturday Night Fight

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 12, 2004 · Comments (1)

This Saturday don't call me, don't email me, don't bother me unless you are bringing the snacks and the drinks to watch Jones - Tarver II on the big screen with me. I grew up watching some of the greatest bouts in boxing history on Wide World of Sports. So... [Full Story]

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February 6, 2004

Lewis Retires A Champion

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 6, 2004

LONDON - Lennox Lewis retired Friday after a professional career of more than 14 years, the first active heavyweight champion to quit in nearly 50 years. The 38-year-old boxer said that after months of deliberation he decided to leave the ring rather than defend his WBC title in a rematch... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2004

De La Hoya/Mosley Fight Fixed?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 9, 2004 · Comments (2)

The FBI and New York police are getting ready to blow the lid off of boxing corruption. Corruption and mob influence in boxing? Who would believe that? SportsBlog did a quick look around the blogosphere after the fight, and the general consensus was that De La Hoya was robbed. Maybe... [Full Story]

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December 4, 2003

"Baby" Joe Mesi on HBO

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 4, 2003

"Baby" Joe Mesi will fight Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett Saturday night at MSG as the undercard to the Vitali Klitschko/Kirk Johnson fight. Mesi has been progressing steadily up the ranks of the Heavyweight division, and now is ranked fourth by the WBC. The WBA and WBO both have him ninth,... [Full Story]

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November 30, 2003

MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST From Esquire's 70th Anniversary Issue Not a strong follower of Esquire, but I grabbed a copy while I was at the airport in the U.S. and came across this article on Muhammad Ali. Great article. I'm a sports fan like any American kid growing up playing... [Full Story]

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September 25, 2003

HBO Boxing After Dark

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 25, 2003 · Comments (1)

I would be remiss if I did not take the opportunity to promote "Baby" Joe Mesi. Joe grew up down the street from me (he was 3-4 years behind me in school) so I have to hype this young heavyweight who happens to be a fellow alum of Sweet Home... [Full Story]

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September 14, 2003

Mosley Gets Decision Over De La Hoya

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 14, 2003

The early reviews from the blogosphere on the De La Hoya/Mosley fight are in. Acidman and John Cole think De La Hoya was robbed. Acidman - "Oscar beat Shane's ass. I scored it eight rounds to four for Oscar, but the judges saw a different fight. They were unanimous in... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

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