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“I Am Duran” Director Mat Hodgson: “I Wanted To Push The Parameters”

By: Sean Crose “Roberto Duran sort of came my way rather than the other way around,” says film maker Mat Hodgson, director of the new acclaimed documentary “I Am Duran,”…

Staff 06/03/2019

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Film Review: There’s A Lot To Like About “I Am Duran”

By: Sean Crose While watching Mat Hodgson's new documentary, I Am Duran, I found myself wondering how the director of such films as The Four Year Plan and Night Of…

Staff 05/28/2019

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2018 Upset of the Year: Ramirez Over Zlaticanin

By Jake Donovan Roberto Ramirez wasn’t supposed to be anything more than the next step in Dejan Zlaticanin’s continued comeback following a devastating knockout loss to Mikey Garcia. Instead, their…

Staff 01/02/2019

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ESPN + Boxing Results: Martin Murray Earns 12-round Decision Over Garcia

By: Ste Rowen Martin Murray earned a 12-round decision over Roberto Garcia to win the WBC ‘Silver’ strap in a disappointing bout that made fans wonder if it’s time for…

Staff 06/23/2018

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ESPN+ Boxing Preview: Martin Murray vs. Roberto Garcia

By: Ste Rowen If all had gone to plan for this weekend, Martin Murray would be fighting in a world title bout for the 6th time in his pro career,…

Staff 06/21/2018

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Did Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran Duck Colombia’s Antonio “Kid Pambele” Cervantes?

By: Ken Hissner The boxing world knew that both Roberto “Hands of Stone” and Antonio “Kid Pambele” Cervantes would be IBHOF inductees someday and they were right. Duran ruled the…

Staff 12/31/2017

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HBO World Championship Boxing Preview: Seldin vs. Ortiz, Miller vs. Wach, Jacobs vs. Arias

By: William Holmes On Saturday night Eddie Hearn’s latest acquisition, Daniel Jacobs, will be on display on HBO. He will be facing Luis Arias in the main event of the…

Staff 11/10/2017

Boxing History Columns

Flashback: Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran And The Shot Heard Round The World

By: Sean Crose Both Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran were already legendary figures back in 1984. Duran, the hardened Panamanian tough guy, had finally earned back the respect he had…

Staff 10/02/2017

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“Hands Of Stone” Director Jonathan Jakubowicz: “It’s The Beauty Of working With Geniuses.”

“Hands Of Stone” Director Jonathan Jakubowicz: “It’s The Beauty Of working With Geniuses.” By: Sean Crose Sometimes we don’t know how well we have it. While living in a world…

staff 08/16/2016

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Manos de Piedra: The Life of Roberto Duran

Manos de Piedra: The Life of Roberto Duran By: Matthew N. Becher From the small country of Panama came one of the greatest boxers the world has ever known. Roberto…

staff 07/28/2016

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CBS Sports Net Boxing Preview: Mosley vs. Avanesyan

CBS Sports Net Boxing Preview: Mosley vs. Avanesyan By: William Holmes On Saturday night “Sugar” Shane Mosley’s GoBox Promotions will present a televised card on CBS Sports Net live from…

staff 05/26/2016