Articles filed under Boxing
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Part 2: Our 2001 interview with Muhammad AliJun 05, 2016 4:11 pm - This Muhammad Ali story by Lindsey Willhite first ran in May 2001. Second of two parts BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -If there is such a thing as paradise in the Midwest,...
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Part 1: Our 2001 interview with Muhammad AliJun 05, 2016 4:11 pm - This Muhammad Ali story by Lindsey Willhite first ran in May 2001. First of two parts. BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich.- Muhammad Ali lowers himself into a kitchen chair an...
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Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' diesJun 04, 2016 5:28 pm - He was fast of fist and foot - lip, too - a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punche...
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Police, politicians box for charity in LibertyvilleMay 06, 2016 10:47 pm - The Libertyville Sports Complex was the site of the second annual Badges Versus Bad Guys boxing tournament Friday night in Libertyville. The tournament, organized by La...
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Police, politicians step into the boxing ring for charityMay 08, 2016 7:13 am - The boxing gym at the Libertyville Sports Complex will have a VIP feel Friday night for the second "Badges vs Bad Guys" charity event. "It's business casual - you feel l...
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Imrem: New novel inspires memories of sports columnistDec 31, 2015 12:15 pm - Christmas has passed, but it isn't too late to give a friend a New Year's present. If he or she appreciates a good read, allow me to suggest "A Better Goodbye" by John S...
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Images: Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny PacquiaoMay 04, 2015 5:28 am - The pressure of a $180 million payday never got to Floyd Mayweather Jr., even if the richest fight ever wasn't the best. Using his reach and his jab Saturday night, Mayw...
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Mayweather beats Pacquiao in unanimous decision - round-by-round recapMay 03, 2015 10:46 pm - LAS VEGAS - The pressure of a $180 million payday never got to Floyd Mayweather Jr., even if the richest fight ever wasn't the best. Using his reach and his jab Saturday...
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Cops and firefighters get in the ring for charityApr 30, 2015 10:20 pm - It's called “Badges vs Bad Guys,” a charitable event that pits local officials, including some high-ranking cops, against regular Joe's in the boxing ring. About 15 matc...
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Sports week stained with shame, embarrassmentApr 30, 2015 1:37 pm - The world of sports can only hope that the Kentucky Derby winner Saturday doesn't carry any anti-social baggage. No sexual assault charges. No domestic battery. No recre...