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The Night Joe Louis Became An Icon

The Night Joe Louis Became An Icon By: Sean Crose Joe Louis is a pleasure to watch. Unlike many fighters who might be considered “Old Time,” there’s nothing archaic about…

Staff 03/31/2017

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GGG Already Preparing for Next Fight

GGG already preparing for next fight By: Matthew N. Becher As boxing fans still debate the outcome from last Saturdays PPV fight between Gennady Golovkin and Danny Jacobs, one thing…

staff 03/21/2017

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Ronda Rousey Returns After “Biggest Upset in Combat Sports History”? Not By a Long Way

Ronda Rousey Returns After “Biggest Upset in Combat Sports History”? Not By a Long Way By: Matt O’Brien Friday night sees the long-awaited comeback of“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey following her shocking…

staff 12/30/2016

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Three Tales from Joe “Shannon” Schabacker!

Three Tales from Joe “Shannon” Schabacker! By: Ken Hissner This former Olympic alternate back in the early 20’s had more than half a dozen tales but let’s hear about three…

staff 12/29/2016

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Playing Favorites – The WBO Shows Its Love For Canelo Alvarez

Playing Favorites – The WBO Shows Its Love For Canelo Alvarez By: Sean Crose The World Boxing Organization’s middleweight champ, Billy Joe Saunders, may not be happy about it, but…

staff 12/27/2016

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2016’s Fighter of the Year is?

2016’s Fighter of the Year is? By: Matthew N. Becher Another boxing calendar is coming to an end and that means year end award conversations are taking place. In a…

staff 12/21/2016

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Hopkins Sabotages His Own Poignant Moment

Hopkins Sabotages His Own Poignant Moment By: Sean Crose Joe Smith looked amazing Saturday night. It’s doubtful he could have bested Bernard Hopkins in the great fighter’s prime, but credit…

staff 12/19/2016

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HBO World Championship Boxing Results: Usyk and Diaz Victorious, Joe Smith Stops Bernard Hopkins and Sends Him Tumbling Outside the Ring

HBO World Championship Boxing Results: Usyk and Diaz Victorious, Joe Smith Stops Bernard Hopkins and Sends Him Tumbling Outside the Ring By: William Holmes The legendary Bernard Hopkins ended his…

staff 12/18/2016

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HBO World Championship Boxing Preview: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Smith Jr., Usyk vs. Mchunu, Diaz vs. Garcia

HBO World Championship Boxing Preview: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Smith Jr., Usyk vs. Mchunu, Diaz vs. Garcia By: William Holmes On Saturday night a legend in the sport of boxing…

staff 12/15/2016

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Will Joe Smith, Jr. Bring Bernard Hopkins to His Waterloo?

Will Joe Smith, Jr. Bring Bernard Hopkins to His Waterloo? By: Ken Hissner Will Long Islands Joe Smith, Jr., 22-1 (18) bring former champion Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins, 55-7-2 (32),…

staff 12/14/2016