Articles filed under Boxing
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WBO to review Pacquiao-Bradley title boutJun 13, 2012 1:44 pm - One of boxing’s major sanctioning bodies will review Timothy Bradley’s controversial split decision victory over Manny Pacquiao, the first step toward what promoter Bob ...
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Bradley scores contentious decision over PacquiaoJun 10, 2012 12:00 am - LAS VEGAS — Timothy Bradley didn't need big power to beat Manny Pacquiao after all. Bradley won a contested split decision over Pacquiao, ending the Filipino fighter's ...
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Mayweather to trade mansion for Vegas jail cellJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. surrendered in a courtroom Friday to begin a three-month jail sentence for attacking his ex-girlfriend in September 2010 while two of th...
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Mayweather wins unanimous decision over CottoMay 06, 2012 12:00 am - LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally found himself in a real fight, complete with a bloody nose and an opponent in Miguel Cotto who was never going to quit. As usual...
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Cary resident launches boxing promotionsApr 27, 2012 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was updated to correct that Paul Jonas of Cary did not win the Golden Gloves boxing tournament. His 44-0 record refers to unsanctioned figh...
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Pride for the pros: Thomas salutes its bestMar 22, 2012 1:08 pm - 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 H...
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Mayweather says Pacquiao 'not one of the sharpest'Feb 27, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — 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 ...
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WBC suspends Chisora indefinitely after brawlFeb 27, 2012 10:00 pm - LONDON — The WBC suspended British boxer Dereck Chisora indefinitely on Tuesday following his brawl with former WBA champion David Haye after a title fight against Vita...
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Angelo Dundee, Ali’s corner man, dies at 90Jan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - 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 We...
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Mayweather gets license for May 5 fight vs. CottoJan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will fight Miguel Cotto on May 5 in Las Vegas. Mayweather made the announcement after getting a conditional one-fight ...