Articles filed under Boxing
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Holyfield-Botha fight in Uganda confirmedDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - KAMPALA, Uganda -- Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will challenge Francois Botha for the lightly regarded WBF title in Uganda on Jan. 16. Organizers of the...
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Manny Pacquiao planning to sue MayweatherDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - SARANGANI, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao says he is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather Jr., the fighter's father, and Golden Boy Promotions In...
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Promoter says Pacquiao-Mayweather likely offDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - LAS VEGAS -- The promoter for boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao says a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not happen unless Mayweather's camp drops its insistence for...
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Adviser: Pacquiao to fight Mayweather in MarchDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao is likely to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 after agreeing to a proposal from promoter Bob Arum on Friday. Arum presented "...
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Autopsy set for Chicago boxer who died after Philly boutNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- An autopsy has been scheduled for a boxer who died two days after a fight in Philadelphia. Twenty-five-year-old Francisco Rodriguez died Sunday night aft...
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Autopsy set for Chicago boxer who died after Philly boutNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- An autopsy has been scheduled for a boxer who died two days after a fight in Philadelphia. Twenty-five-year-old Francisco Rodriguez died Sunday night aft...
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Emelianenko scores TKONov 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Fedor Emelianenko stopped Brett Rogers in the second round in a Strikeforce M-1 Global heavyweight bout Saturday night at the Sears Centre. Emelianenko (31-1) landed a r...
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Former tire shop worker faces MMA's best SaturdayNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - EAGAN, Minn. - When Brett Rogers steps into the cage on Saturday night at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates against Fedor Emelianenko, he will be face to face with the...
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'Real Deal' Holyfield tackles global warmingSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. In fact, he'll have a new nickname the next time he climbs into the ring. The Real Deal is now th...
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Muhammad Ali traces roots to Irish town, meets distant relativesAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - DUBLIN -- Boxing legend Muhammad Ali made a sentimental journey Tuesday to discover his Irish roots, and met distant relatives during celebrations at the local town hall...