Articles filed under Boxing
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'Raging Bull' Jake LaMotta dies at 95Sep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Jake LaMotta, an iron-fisted battler who brawled his way to a middleweight title and was later memorialized by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," has died. He was...
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Imrem: Even if McGregor just competitive against Mayweather, boxing an endangered sportAug 23, 2017 5:01 pm - Boxing has been an endangered - or at least fading - species for a while and is facing another potential crisis. Mixed martial arts has been threatening boxing's status;...
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Hawthorn Woods mayor to get in the boxing ring Friday for charityMay 03, 2017 1:00 am - Business casual is the suggested dress Friday night as the boxing gym at the Libertyville Sports Complex is transformed into a showplace for the third "Badges vs Bad Guy...
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Pro boxer builds Palatine business, careerSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - When Achour Esho left his native Syria as a youngster, he never expected one day to become a professional boxing champion and then a business owner. The founder of Palat...
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Palatine boxing gym plan to go before village councilJul 07, 2016 1:00 am - A plan to double the size of RUMI MAKI Boxing & Martial Arts, a popular Palatine boxing, martial arts and fitness training gym, will go before the village council next w...
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Suburban Muslims pay respects to Ali as a hero and role modelJun 10, 2016 5:15 am - Dozens of suburban Muslims were among the throngs of 14,000 people of all shades who snaked their way into Louisville's Freedom Hall Thursday for the largest Muslim fune...
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Images: The Public Memorial for Muhammad AliJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - See images from the funeral procession and public memorial Friday for Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky. Comedian Billy Crystal and sports personality Bryant Gumbel were am...
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Watch: Billy Crystal's funny, poignant eulogy of Muhammad AliJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville and the rest of the world said goodbye to The Greatest on Friday, showering affection on Muhammad Ali during a fist-pumping funeral processi...
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Suburban residents recall meeting Muhammad AliJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - People who met or saw Muhammad Ali say he had a powerful, positive aura about him, making it an unforgettable experience. Ali, a three-time world champion boxer and ico...
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ESPN/Showtime boxing analyst Al Bernstein remembers Muhammed Ali's life and legacyJun 08, 2016 1:00 am - Boxing analyst Al Bernstein had a great vantage point to witness some of Muhammed Ali's legendary bouts during his career. Whether the champ was fighting Sonny Liston, ...