QUEBEC CITY, CANADA (Nov. 2, 2011) – A sea of media turned out at the popular Quebec sports bar La Cage Aux Sports for a chance to hear from undefeated superstar Lucian Bute and former world champ Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson on Wednesday, just three days before Bute makes …
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Don King hosted the final press conference today for his world championship fight card on Saturday in Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (WealthTV 8 p.m. ET/PT) in Hollywood, Fla. The main event will feature Guillermo “El Felino” Jones (37-3-2, 29 KOs) defending his …
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by Charles Jay I think most people understand when they are watching a guy who is just going through the motions, trying to get to the end of the fight. It’s one thing, I suppose, when you’re trying to fulfill some improbable dream, like Chuck Wepner was against Muhammad Ali …
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By Rich Mancuso There was Howard Davis Jr. recently at ringside at Foxwoods MGM Theatre in Connecticut watching his son Dyah Ali, throw some combinations at his opponent. He would observe and meet Dyah after the eight-round unanimous decision. Darnell Boone, 19-7, gave his opponent a tougher fight than expected …
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Patrick “The Machine” Majewski, who was originally set to face Dionisio Miranda in his co-featured bout on Global Boxing Promotions’ “November Reign” on Saturday, November 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., will now face another Colombian knockout artist in Jose Miguel Torres after Miranda was denied entry …
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WILL MCDERMOTT PAY THE PRICE David Price has stated his showdown with Big Bad John McDermott as his hardest fight to date and knows there will be no room for mistakes if he is to go onto the next level. “No disrespect to John, but he has had his chance …
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Never one to sit idle, Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich (25-4, 16 KO), trained with Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas recently. The two seemingly diverse personalities found some common threads. They both love boxing and they both like to win just as much. Sergei is thirsty to learn more …
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By Hans Olskon Lucian Bute’s return to Quebec City against Glen Johnson is just one of the many terrific fights fans can expect Saturday night at the Pepsi Colisee. Let’s take a look at the undercard, jam packed with talent that is sure to entertain. Pier-Olivier Cote (17-0) vs. Jorge …
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RARE Mike Tyson championship fight-worn gear included (value: $250,000) In commemorating the 25th anniversary of Mike’s 1st Heavyweight Crown, Mike Tyson Sports is proud to introduce an exclusive line of t-shirts, hats and other sports apparel featuring colorful images of the former Heavyweight Champion and his now famous Maori tattoo, …
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By Johnny Walker Having already gotten Canadian heavyweight champ Neven Pajkic’s side of the “feud” between he and British and Commonwealth heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, Boxing Insider wanted to get Fury’s side of the story as their clash in Manchester on November 12 grows near. Before talking to Fury, Boxing …
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