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WBC Comments On Death of Arturo Gatti
The World Boxing Council joins the family of Arturo Gatti during these difficult times of sorrow for the senseless passing away of a boxing hero and one of the most…
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Pacquiao & Mayweather lead actives in World Greatest Ever promotion
LAS VEGAS (July 15, 2009) –The two greatest pound-for-pound boxers today, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr., lead a group of six active champions in “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxers”…
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WBC Comments On Middleweight Boxing Tournament
From WBC President José Sulaimán: On behalf of all the members of the World Boxing Council, representing 164 countries in the world, I would like to express our deepest congratulations…
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Elio Rojas Wins WBC Featherweight Championship
TOKYO—Don King’s top featherweight, Elio “The Kid” Rojas, scored a convincing unanimous-decision win today in Tokyo to take the World Boxing Council championship held by Takahiro Aoh. Rojas (21-1,13 KOs),…
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Statements from Main Events about Arturo Gatti
The staff of Main Events was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Arturo Gatti’s death. Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO, shared her thoughts on Arturo, “There will never…
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Videos: Remembering Arturo Gatti
Gatti retired in 2007 with a career record of 40-9 and 31 knockouts. Known for his straightforward punching and granitelike chin, Gatti captured the super featherweight title in 1995, when…
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Henry and Godfrey Shine on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights
PHILADELPHIA (JULY 11, 2009)—Matt Godfrey took another step forward to gaining a shot at the Cruiserweight championship of the world with a ten round unanimous decision over Shawn Hawk that…
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Showtime Super Six Tourney Lead Release, Format And Rules, And PR Contacts
NEW YORK (July 13, 2009)—SHOWTIME Sports and six of the best super middleweight boxers in the world converged in New York City on Monday to announce an unprecedented new boxing…
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Superstar Adamek On The Verge Now
His ring entrances evoke deafening roars in American arenas. His exciting ring style is multi-dimensional and has produced a fine professional record of 38-1 with 26 KO's. His childhood boxing…
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Post Fight Qoutes from Agebko vs. Darchinyan
The BankAtlantic Center was filled with 9,227 fans who saw a great night of boxing in Sunrise, Fla., tonight. Attached please find results and post-fight ring quotes. Alan Hopper DKP…