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Changes I’d Like To See In 2011
Boxing is still a great sport despite the myriad of flaws and problems which trouble it. Throughout 2010, some minor things bothered me which I would like to see changed…
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Bernard Hopkins Arrives In Quebec City For Light Heavyweight World Championship Fight Agaist Jean Pascal
December 14, 2010 (Québec City, Canada) - Legendary future Hall of Famer and Two-Division World Champion Bernard Hopkins arrived in Québec City, Canada today, moving one step closer to his…
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Brother Naazim Discusses Jean Pascal vs. Bernard Hopkins
The sport of boxing always has it's Obi Won Kenobi figures, the experienced, knowledgable voice of reason and wisdom. Before it was Eddie Futch, Angelo Dundee, Bouie Fisher, today it…
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Opinion: Floyd’s Skills Exaggerated By Media & Scripted Zero Loss
By "Ultimate Boxing Fan" I think Floyd Mayweather Jr's skills were overhyped and exaggerated primarily bythe American media for the sake of the sport which is in dire need of…
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Scoop Mailbox: Amir Khan was Buster Douglas-like?
For some reason, the specialized boxing press (not the national papers, though) in this country stayed behing Haye throughout all the Harrison farce and tried to defend him and somehow…
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Amir Khan’s Masterful Performance Overcomes Marcos Maidana
Amir Khan was pushed to his limits but had all the answers to defeat the very dangerous challenge of Marcos Maidana with a unanimous decision win Saturday night in Las…
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Tomasz Adamek Blasts Out Maddalone, Title Quest Continues
Tomasz Adamek performed another impressive heavyweight triumph by dominating and destroying tough New Yorker Vinny Maddalone with a fifth-round KO. It was another all-around impressive night of work by Adamek…
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War of Words: Devon Alexander Dominates Tim Bradley in New York
WBC Super Lightweight title fight with champ Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley is shaping up to be a real thriller. Wednesday's press conference in New York was a fasincating study…
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Klitschko In Malicious Mood, Vows Destruction Of Mouthy Chisora
The best prizefighter on the planet today, Wladimir Klitschko, seems to be a little more irritated than usual heading into his latest IBF/WBO/Ring Heavyweight title defense against unbeaten Derek Chisora.…
Scoop Mailbox: Is HBO Ignoring Eastern Europeans?
the only chance of chisora is to land a very big wild punch in the early rounds to win against wladimir, even if he would land a few, the question…
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Celebrity Boxing Fan: Jazz Artist Matthew Shipp
Prominent jazz artist and pianist Matthew Shipp took time out to discuss his love for boxing... Introduction to boxing: "Was my uncle who use to watch a show called 'Fights…
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Philip H. Anselmo on Nonito Donaire’s Deadly Left Hook
Philip H. Anselmo is best known as a world-renowned musician and lead vocalist for super group's like Pantera and Down, but he is also a boxing historian, expert and strategist.…
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War of Words: Adamek vs. Maddalone
Vinny Maddalone and Tomasz Adamek are two ultimate gladiators who don't need to use words or psychological warfare to gain any edges in their fights. They'd rather battle and compete…
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Staredown Study: What Adamek and Maddalone See In Each Other’s Eyes
I asked both Vinny Maddalone and Tomasz Adamek what they saw in each other's eyes moments after their staredown for photogrpahers at Monday's press conference... Vinny Maddalone: "Yeah, definitely, listen,…
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The Biofile Get 2 Know Vinny Maddalone
Status: Heavyweight contender. Record is 33-6 (24 KO's). Ht: 6-2 Wt: 230 DOB: December 29, 1973 In: Flushing, NY First Boxing Memory: "My first boxing memory growing up I guess…