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Mayweather wins unanimous decision over Cotto May 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Floyd Mayweather Jr. used his speed and accuracy Saturday night to take a unanimous decision over a game Miguel Cotto in a bruising bout to win a piece of the 154-pound title. But it wasn't easy, as Cotto landed some hard punches and kept attacking all the way to the final bell.
Cary resident launches boxing promotions Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Paul Jonas really believes in boxing as a way to build character, especially in young people. The Cary resident has created Poundit Boxing Promotions, which will present its first amateur boxing event Saturday evening at The Lakemoor Banquets.
Pride for the pros: Thomas salutes its best Mar 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Their professional playing careers span five different decades, and on the surface, it may not seem like they have much in common. But on Thursday morning in Arlington Heights, Dave Corzine, Mike Myers, Brian McBride, Tom Zbikowski and Tom Nelson shared one thing: they were all recipients of the Pride of the Wolf Pack Award at Thomas Middle School. Corzine, McBride, Zbikowski and Nelson all spoke to the student body about the importance of hard work and dedication, no matter your walk of life. Although none of them attended Thomas at the same time, they all had a hand in influencing one another.
Mayweather says Pacquiao 'not one of the sharpest'Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
A trumpet blared a fanfare to introduce Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto as fans at the Apollo Theater cheered the start of Tuesday's news conference to promote their May 5 fight in Las Vegas. Still, there appeared to be far more interest in the fight that's not happening — a matchup between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather made clear that whether they meet in the ring is about the money — breaking down the shares in what could be boxing's richest fight ever.
WBC suspends Chisora indefinitely after brawl Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The WBC suspended British boxer Dereck Chisora indefinitely on Tuesday following his brawl with former WBA champion David Haye after a title fight against Vitali Klitschko in Germany. The WBC issued a statement announcing the ban and harshly criticized Chisora's conduct before and after the Feb. 18 fight, saying it "is considered one of the worst behaviors ever by a professional boxer."
Angelo Dundee, Ali’s corner man, dies at 90 Feb 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.
Mayweather gets license for May 5 fight vs. Cotto Feb 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Pacquiao-Mayweather has ‘sell-by date,’ HBO excecutive says Jan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Tebow's benediction, Eli's ‘Hail Mary' and Ali's birthday Jan 17, 2012 12:00 AM
We now can give the benediction for Tim Tebow's season in the religious spotlight, but don't forget the Giants' "Hail Mary" touchdown and Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday.
Muhammad Ali cheered at 70th birthday bash in Kentucky Jan 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Pacquiao camp: No fight with Mayweather on May 5 Jan 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Manny Pacquiao’s camp says there is no economic sense in setting up a bout with Floyd Mayweather on May 5 after the unbeaten American publicly challenged the Filipino champion via Twitter.
Boxer Mayweather sidesteps jail time until JuneJan 6, 2012 12:00 AM
A judge in Las Vegas on Friday gave Floyd Mayweather Jr. until June 1 to turn himself in to serve a 90-day jail sentence.
Boxer Mayweather gets 90 jail days in Vegas caseDec 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced battery domestic violence and harassment charges before a Las Vegas judge.
Cotto-Margarito rematch takes MSG center stageDec 2, 2011 12:00 AM
Wheaton boxer Mike Lee ready for Madison Square Garden debut Dec 2, 2011 12:00 AM
After boxing in Cowboys Stadium, Wheaton native Mike Lee will surely have another one of those big moments Saturday when he steps into the ring for a scheduled six-round fight against Allen Medina at Madison Square Garden.
It's a wrap: Remembering a wacky sports year Dec 2, 2011 12:00 AM
It's that time of year and there are gonna be a gazillion year-end wrap-up shows. And it got me thinking; if there was a show like that for what happened here in sports over the past year, I'm not sure who or what would be the winner, Mike Spellman writes. From Caleb Hanie to Ozzie Guillen, it's been a wacky year in the Windy City.
‘Unique’ Hitz can’t get enough boxing Nov 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Boxing promoter Bobby Hitz is still sold on his sport and still selling it to the public. Hitz, a former heavyweight who once fought George Foreman, is reviving a Thanksgiving Eve tradition with a card tonight in Elk Grove Village.
Former heavyweight champ Frazier remembered Nov 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Manny Pacquiao escapes with a decision Nov 13, 2011 12:00 AM
Manny Pacquiao was taken to the limit Saturday night before escaping with a majority decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez in their welterweight title fight.
Muhammad Ali stayed linked to Howard Cosell leading up to Joe Frazier Nov 8, 2011 12:00 AM
So wedded were Cosell and ABC to Ali that the boxer's enforced exile from the ring for evading the Vietnam-era draft could not keep him off the air. He would drop by “Wide World of Sports” periodically to playfully discuss his legal battles with Cosell, who had stuck by Ali.