By Bryanna Fissori There are some really great boxing movies out there, which are inspirational, compelling and motivating. This might be just what you need to light that fire before boxing class! In no particular order: Rocky (1976) Honestly, you may not even be allowed to take a boxing class …
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IBF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Errol Spence Jr. – 146 ¾ lbs. Carlos Ocampo – 146 ½ lbs. Referee: Laurence Cole; Judges: John Madfis (Massachusetts.), Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico), Jesse Reyes (Texas) Photos: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME WBA SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Danny Roman – 121 ¾ lbs. Moises Flores – 123 lbs. Referee: …
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By: Ste Rowen Heavyweight Commonwealth champion, Joe ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce made it an early night as he knocked out 30-13-1 (19KOs), Ivica Bacurin in the 1st round, for his 5th consecutive stoppage win. Coming in as a last-minute replacement for original opponent, Richard Lartey, Bacurin’s resume includes the likes of …
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by: Sean Crose There was much hope earlier in the week that a heavyweight superfight between WBC heavyweight titlist, American Deontay Wilder and British multi-titlist Anthony Joshua would come to fruition. “BREAKING NEWS for all you @anthonyfjoshua fans,” Wilder tweeted. “The $50M offer for him to fight me next in …
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By: William Holmes On Saturday night Errol Spence Jr., a man many consider to be the world’s top welterweight and one of the world’s best pound for pound fighters, will be making his mandatory defense of his IBF Welterweight title against Carlos Ocampo. Spence will be returning to his home …
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By: Ken Hissner Philadelphia featherweight Stephen “Scooter” Fulton had an outstanding amateur career. He was a Ringside, National Golden Gloves and Junior National Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves Champion. Fulton was working out at the James Shuler Memorial Gym in Philly when I approached him about a story. I have …
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By: Oliver McManus THE 2018/19 WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES will pit together some of the best super-lightweights from around the globe – including Maurice Hooker, Kiryl Relikh, Ivan Baranchyk and Anthony Yigit – in a bid to determine just who is the ultimate number one. But look at the scene …
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By: Ken Hissner Oscar de La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions featured a Main Event between Filipino Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and Mexican Robert “Tito” Manzanarez for the vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA, Thursday over ESPN2. Filipino southpaw Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, 32-2-2 …
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By Bryanna Fissori Everyone burns calories at a different rate depending on their metabolism, weight, age and various other factors, but overall boxing is an amazing way to burn a large number of calories in a short amount of time. It is arguably more stimulating, fun and therapeutic than a …
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by Bryanna Fissori Fitness trends come and go, but a heavy bag and pair of boxing gloves will never be outdated. Competition aside, boxing for health and fitness is undoubtedly one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. Boxing requires a certain degree of athleticism: …
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