Earlier today, Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC Sports and VERSUS (which will become NBC Sports Network on January 2); Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events and series promoter for the NBC Sport Network Fight Night series; and Russell Peltz, Peltz Boxing Promotions and Fight Night series matchmaker, spoke with …
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by Charles Jay In the wake of the IBF’s denial of Amir Khan’s appeal for an immediate rematch in a neutral venue against Lamont Peterson, we ask the following: are you one of the people who believes Khan (please don’t confuse with the Great Ahmed Khan) got ripped off as …
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By Kirk Jackson He accomplished what he sought out to do many years ago. The hard work, dedication, physical and mental toughness came into manifestation this past weekend with the conclusion of the super middleweight Super Six Tournament. With his victory in the tournament, and display of skills and thorough …
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by Hans Olson Moments after Andre Ward defeated Carl Froch in an impressive showing to win Showtime’s Super Six tournament, he was asked about the prospect of fighting Lucian Bute. “You know, it wasn’t the appropriate time to talk about it before this fight was over, but hey, you know …
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There will be added incentive for Queensberry Promotions’ two Cruiserweight champions, Leon Williams and Tony Conquest, when they go head to head in what is set to be an all-out war at York Hall on 13th January, with Francis and George Warren looking to get the winner in contention for …
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Status: IBF mandatory challenger will box Randall Bailey for the vacant IBF Welterweight title. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 147 DOB: April 26, 1983 In: Philadelphia, PA First Boxing Memory: “It goes back…probably watching Oscar De La Hoya or Mike Tyson when I was little.” Boxing Inspirations: “Joe Frazier. I …
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By Johnny Walker Heavyweight Comeback of the Year: Cristobal Arreola Boxing fans all too often are cynical, “what have you done for me lately” types, so when Chris Arreola said he was turning over a new leaf in 2011, few took him seriously – and to be fair, Arreola had …
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By: William Holmes “There’s nothing left to say. I’m ready to go” -Andre Ward immediately following weigh-ins As Andre Ward and Carl Froch stepped onto the scales last night at the Circus Max Theater at Caesar in Atlantic City, fervent Carl Froch supporters broke out in song to cheer their …
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By Jaime Feal Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos made short work of the #2 woman’s featherweight in the world, smashing Hiroko Yamanaka in less than 20 seconds. Cyborg affirmed her status as the most dangerous female in MMA, in addition to retaining her Strikeforce woman’s featherweight title. In the main event, Gilbert …
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By Hans Olson, ringside in Quebec City “Now it’s vacation! It’s the Christmas holiday,” said a joyful Antonin Decarie to Boxing Insider just a few hours after his big win over Victor Lupo on Saturday night. Pointing to his swollen right eye, Antonin smiled and said, “I’ll recover from that …
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