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UFC Evades Question of FTC Investigation, focuses on the “crybabies” of Boxing

By Bryanna Fissori Legal Analyst The rumors of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation of the world’s largest Mixed Martial Arts promoter parent company Zuffa, LLC, are picking up momentum…

Staff 06/13/2011

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Wladimir Klitschko Has A T.V. Eye On David Haye

by Johnny Walker To paraphrase proto-punk icon Iggy Pop of the Stooges, “Wlad has a T.V. Eye on Haye.” Wlad of course being Wladimir Klitschko, The Ring-recognized heavyweight champion of…

Staff 06/10/2011

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With Friends Like This, Boxing Doesn’t Need Enemies

by Johnny Walker A Response to Stephen Brunt's "Requiem For Boxing: The Decline of the Sweet Science" In Canada, the city of Toronto and its inhabitants are often the subject…

Staff 06/09/2011

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MMA: Rumors Surge Regarding an FTC Investigation of Zuffa/UFC

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 By Bryanna Fissori Legal Analyst So the rumor has hit the streets and all the MMA community anxiously awaits confirmation or denial…

Staff 06/07/2011

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Impressions of Chavez vs. Zbik and moving forward

By Kirk Jackson Last Saturday at the Staple Center in Los Angeles, thousands of fans cheered to the punches of rising star Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Accompanied by his legendary…

Staff 06/07/2011

Columns Jackie Kallen

Jackie Kallen: An Open letter to Genaro Hernandez

To the Champ; Genaro, it's impossible to count all the magical moments that you have given us over the years. Both inside the ring and out, you have always been…

Staff 06/07/2011

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Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah: The Best of the Best

by Hans Olson Come July 23 I will become 6x Champion of the World!!!” Zab Judah tweeted to his 25,000 plus followers on Twitter this past Tuesday. The only man…

Staff 06/06/2011

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Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Christy Martin – How Much Can One woman endure?

By Jackie Kallen How much can one woman endure? I feel so bad for Christy Martin. Her luck doesn't seem to be getting much better. I have known Christy for…

Staff 06/05/2011

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Carl Froch win sets up Super Six Final

By Daniel Cann Britain’s Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch, did as was widely expected, by beating Jamaican born, US based Glen Johnson. At the weigh-in I noted how strong and healthy…

Staff 06/05/2011

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Who is better suited for Andre Ward? The Cobra or the Road Warrior?

By Kirk Jackson This Saturday June 5th, at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, showcases an intriguing match up between Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson…

Staff 06/04/2011

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“Super Six’ Offers Template Rest Of Sport Could Follow

By Charles Jay The Super Six has been potentially one of the best things to happen in boxing, and can continue to be; that is, if it isn't a "one-off."…

Staff 06/04/2011

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Reconsidering “Jr.”

by Hans Olson Chavez. The name is synonymous with Mexican boxing. For years, Julio Cesar Chavez thrilled audiences with his abilities, turning in performances that etched his name in as…

Staff 06/03/2011

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Jackie Kallen: They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

By Jackie Kallen I am the luckiest woman in boxing. I learned from the best. The first fight I ever saw in person was Thomas Hearns/Raul Aquirre in 1978 Third…

Staff 05/31/2011

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Quebec Scene: Jo Jo Dan, Sebastien Gauthier, more

by Hans Olson “We’ve challenged Joel Julio.” Chris Ganescu of Gankor Promotions makes no bones about it. “After a mediocre performance back at welterweight last Friday, Joel challenged WBC Champion…

Staff 05/27/2011

Boxing History Columns UK Boxing

Henry Cooper Was Legitimate Legend Of British Ring

By Charles Jay Henry Cooper, who died last week just shy of his 77th birthday, was a hell of a credible heavyweight from the United Kingdom who really captured the…

Staff 05/23/2011