Posts Tagged "Boxing"
The impossible battle: Tyson v Ali
By darcytrainor, 1 Jun 2013
It is the ultimate sporting debate. Who would win a fight between Muhammad “Cassius Clay” Ali and Mike “Kid Dynamite” Tyson.
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Floyd Mayweather announced to the world today, via Instagram, that he would give boxing fans what they wanted and he would take on Saul Alvarez on September 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Mayweather and Alvarez to meet in September sensation
By John Davidson, 31 May 2013 Often boxing never fails to disappoint, with the big fights rarely getting made. But the Floyd Mayweather Jr versus Saul Alvarez match-up on September 14 is one tantalising bout that should enthral the boxing fraternity.
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Daniel Geale to face English opponent Darren Barker
By John Davidson, 22 May 2013 Daniel Geale’s US debut will be against Londoner ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker, a fighter similar to the Tassie tyro, as he maps out a path to Sergio Martinez.
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Will Mayweather vs Pacquiao happen?
By Aiver Ilaya, 17 May 2013 He’s still got it. Despite an infamous incarceration and a year off from the sport, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr (44-0-0-26 KOs) effortlessly schooled a younger, bigger Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero (31–2-1-18 KOs) on May 5th.
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‘Wild’ Will willing: Tomlinson targets American assault
By John Davidson, 16 May 2013 “He’s going to bring a tough challenge on the night but history’s proven with me that every time I’m presented with a challenge, and a tough fight, I rise to the occasion and do what I have to do to win. And this will be no different.”
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Can boxing great Pacquiao return to his former self?
By Aiver Ilaya, 16 May 2013 Manny Pacquiao (54–3–2–38 KOs) will attempt to break his two-loss streak on November 24, 2013, when he squares off against American-light welterweight Brandon Rios (33–1–1–23 KOs) at The Venetian, Macau (China).
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Heavyweight boxing in dire straights as UFC circles
By Liam Maguire, 6 May 2013 Who knew today Wladimir Klitchsko defends his heavyweight title against Italian Francesco Pianeta? Nobody.
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Maestro Mayweather defeats gallant Guerrero
By Brendan Bradford, 6 May 2013 It’s a pleasure to watch Floyd Mayweather box. In a brutal sport often known purely for its violence, Mayweather is an artist.
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Mayweather vs Guerrero: Boxing live updates, blog
By Adam Santarossa, 5 May 2013 Most men who leave jail worry where their next pay cheque will come from, but Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is not like most men.
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Floyd Mayweather’s 30-month contract with CBS/Showtime marks not only the probable retirement of the greatest fighter of the current boxing generation but the end of an era in the sport.
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Top 10 sporting rivalries of all time
By Harsh Sinha, 1 May 2013 Some rivalries are born in a single era, others stretch over generations.
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Mayweather will be too good for Guerrero
By Brendan Bradford, 30 Apr 2013 Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will beat Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this weekend. I’m fairly certain of that.
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Canelo unifies titles in classy win over Trout
By Brendan Bradford, 23 Apr 2013 Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has earned a unanimous decision over Austin Trout to unify the WBC and WBA titles at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
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Boxing’s great white ginger-haired hope Saul Alvarez will receive his toughest test to date when he faces undefeated underdog Austin Trout.
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Bitter Botha lines up new Kiwi foe
By AAP, 8 Apr 2013 South African boxer Francois Botha says the best way to remove the bitter memory of his loss to Sonny Bill Williams is to clobber another New Zealand heavyweight.
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Timothy Bradley and redemption in boxing
By Andre Cristiano, 26 Mar 2013 Attempting to explain the merit of boxing to the unenlightened, regardless of how well conveyed, rarely bears fruit.
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Guerrero’s missed opportunity
By Andre Cristiano, 17 Mar 2013 Whether you love or hate Floyd Mayweather there is only one truth in our relationship with the world’s best pound for pound boxer. We crave more from him.
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Amputee boxer fights to keep his sporting dreams alive
By John Davidson, 12 Mar 2013 Brad Hardman was a promising rugby league junior, related to a rugby league great. The 15-year-old was already in the Penrith Panthers system, on the path towards a first-grade debut.
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Danny Geale misses the mark
By Damien, 10 Mar 2013Danny Geale’s article yesterday in which he presented his thoughts on footballers boxing was done in a thoughtful, non-aggressive way that had the best interests of boxing in mind.
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