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Matthysse KO’s Peterson in 3!

May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

It took knockout artist and WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse only three rounds to claim his 32nd knockout against IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson in front of an excited crowd...

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Sanchez upsets Contreras!

May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

In an all out war, Victor Sanchez (5-6-1, 2 KO) beat hometown favorite Richard Contreras (10-2-1, 9 KOs) into a bloody mess before getting the TKO victory at the end of the sixth round on...

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PATH TO GLORY   MAY 17, 2013    OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FEATHERWEIGHTS Richard “El Terminador” Contreras – 123.8 lbs. (not pictured) Victor Sanchez – 127 lbs WELTERWEIGHTS Giovanni “El Gallo de Oro” Santillan – 143.1 lbs....

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Broner and Malignaggi’s war of words!

May 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

At the press conference to announce this explosive world title tilt, WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi and undefeated, two-division World Champion Adrien Broner promised an emotionally charged affair when the excitable and vocal pair...

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Guerrero’s gun charges dismissed in NY!

May 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Early today, Six-Time and Four-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero appeared in New York State Supreme Court for Queens County where all firearm possession charges were dismissed in connection with his March 28 arrest at John...

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A fan-friendly, action-packed fight card highlighted by three important 12-round bouts which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions on Saturday, June 8, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) from The Home Depot Center...

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Photos: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME   UNBEATEN DIERRY JEAN EARNS NO. 1 SPOT IN IBF 140-POUND DIVISION WITH 4TH-ROUND TKO  OVER MOOKIE PENDARVIS IN SHOBOX MAIN EVENT  FROM BUFFALO RUN CASINO IN MIAMI, OKLAHOMA  Undefeated John “Apollo...

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FAST-TALKING WORLD CHAMPIONS SET TO COLLIDE ON JUNE 22 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK LIVE ON SHOWTIME®  Saturday, May 4, an unforgettable day for boxing, kicked off with a Las Vegas press conference to...

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  Boxing’s Pound-For-Pound Champ Extends His Undefeated Record To 44-0 In Front Of 15,880 At MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas on SHOWTIME PPV   Showing no ill effects from a one-year layoff, boxing...

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The six fighters who will compete on the pay-per-view undercard portion of “MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero” this Saturday, May 4 on SHOWTIME PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. participated...

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“This camp has been the best camp of my career.” – Mayweather   “He should just worry about getting ready for the rematch at this point.” – Guerrero   Welcome to Fight Week.  Eight-Time and...

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Junior welterweight Mauricio “El Maestro” Herrera Q&A  This Thursday, May 2nd, Thompson Boxing Promotions and Banner Promotions will present a special night of boxing that will emanate from Corona, California and be televised on ESPN...

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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS ESPN “Friday Nights Fights”  JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS MAURICIO HERRERA – 140 LBS. JI-HOOM KIM – 140 LBS. W LIGHTWEIGHTS MIGUEL ACOSTA – 135 LBS. MIGUEL GONZALEZ – 135 LBS. W LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS TARAS SHELESTYUK...

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