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Mysterious Jewish Boxer Paved the Way for Andre Ward

Mysterious Jewish Boxer paved the way for Andre Ward By Joseph Hammond Long before Andre Ward, the Raiders, or the A’s, Hyman Gold won Oakland’s first ever sports championship...

Written by Joe Nixon about 11 days ago 16 reads 0 comments
Ringside: Andre Ward's Brings Championship to Oakland

Ringside: Andre Ward’s brings Championship to Oakland 1967, that was the last time there was a championship fight in Oakland...

Written by Joe Nixon about 12 days ago 12 reads 0 comments
Mikkel Kessler And Morten Anderson: Viking Warriors?

Standing on the sidelines of a Chiefs-Raider game this weekend in Oakland. Was a true Viking warrior: Mikkel Kessler Kessler was there are part of the pre-fight media hype for the Andre Ward at Sunday's NFL game at the Oakland Coliseum...

Written by Joe Nixon about 17 days ago 6 reads 0 comments
Kessler-Ward Countdown But I Can't Stop Thinking About Pacquiao

Kessler-Ward Fight Diary: Day 1 It’s Tuesday a few days, less than a week to go and I’m all in. This is perhaps the biggest boxing tournament ever in terms of the competitive nature of the field...

Written by Joe Nixon about 18 days ago 9 reads 0 comments
Beating Zenyatta: a Punter's guide to the Breeders Cup Classic

Zenyatta is a dangerous horse and liable to finish as the winner. However, as the name favorite she is likely to be over bet considerably. Still even Zenyatta has some drawbacks. She can be beaten...

Written by Joe Nixon about 29 days ago 12 reads 0 comments
Zenyatta: The Classic Femme Fatale

She's beautiful, a big Hollywood celebrity, and her lucky number is 13. And like any starlet, she also apparently has a flair for the dramatic...

Written by Joe Nixon about 29 days ago 22 reads 0 comments
Polish "Fight of the Century” Highlight's Nation's Progress.

More than any other boxing match of the 21st century, this Saturday’s fight between Tomasz Adamek vs. Andrew Golota represents how far a single country has come...

Written by Joe Nixon about about 1 month ago 12 reads 1 comments
Super Six Minus One? Jermain Taylor Is His Own Worst Enemy

After watching Jermain Taylor's stunning 12 round knockout loss to former Middlewieght champion Arthur Abraham, I am left with only one conclusion about Jermain Taylor's career. He needs to retire...

Written by Joe Nixon about about 1 month ago 8 reads 0 comments
Super Six Watch: Jermain Taylor Wants Rematch with Englishman Froch!

Super Six Watch: Jermain Taylor says he’s ready for Arthur Abraham and wants rematch with Englishman Froch! By Joseph Hammond Eleven of his twelve past opponents have been current ...

Written by Joe Nixon about about 1 month ago 23 reads 0 comments
Immigreat : How to Revitalize American Sports

He’s a high profile 40 year old semi-athletic business type with a love for basketball and a frequent flyer who is here to bring us change...

Written by Joe Nixon about 2 months ago 4 reads 0 comments
Everlast Boxing Launces New Line of Gloves

Everlast is a name that invokes the best of boxing’s tradition. Everlast doesn’t merely ride on its proud on its heritage it is a dynamic company that has strived for innovation in the field well...

Written by Joe Nixon about 3 months ago 41 reads 0 comments
When East Meets West, Where Do the Fans Go?

While HBO and the promoters have built the fight up as a match-up between an Englishman vs. a Filipino. In the Los Angeles Press conference, Jim Lampley went so far to paint the picture of Manny ...

Written by Joe Nixon about 7 months ago 46 reads 0 comments
Manny Pacquiao Holds Media Workout at Hollywood's Wild Card

Manny Pacquiao holds media workout at Hollywood's Wild Card.In the past few years the tiny Hollywood shopping mall at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine has changed...

Written by Joe Nixon about 7 months ago 292 reads 1 comments
Celebreties Fill the Pacquiao-Hatton Press Conference in Los Angeles

In the center of the action, he bravely held up the hands of both Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton at the end of an exhausting night. The camera bulbs flashed away. Thus, was the evening of Mickey Rourke...

Written by Joe Nixon about 8 months ago 310 reads 5 comments
Kentucky Watch: Dunkirk Meets His Dunkirk and Regal Ransome Crashes Desert Party

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Dunkirk meets his Dunkirk and Regal Ransom crashes a Desert Party in the UAE A great weekend of horse racing from around the globe—from sandy Dubai to the Sunshine ...

Written by Joe Nixon about 8 months ago 110 reads 0 comments
Los Angeles Galaxy Lose Pan-Pacfic Championship to Blue Wings on Kicks

The Los Angeles Galaxy, unable to win an MLS championship since 2005, decided to write themselves a perfect movie-like formula to win a meaningful piece of silverware...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 50 reads 0 comments
USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

The USA Rugby Sevens, held every year in San Diego, is an annual must for anyone who believes that if the whole world got together and just partied, a rugby tournament would break out...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 136 reads 0 comments
RINGSIDE: Victory Darchinyan TKOs Jorge Arce

Victor Darchinyan proved again in this fight night why he is the most feared fighter this (weight class) side of Celestino Caballero. Jorge Arce proved that the so-called “Mexican Cowboy” is always ready to brawl any hombre...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
Graham Smith, Ventura County Fusion Manager, Speaks on the Seattle Sounders

Graham Smith, manager of the Ventura County Fusion, is a man who knows football. Just ask anyone in the Ventura County Fusion organization, from general manager Ranbir Shergil to the Fusion soccer players themselves...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 233 reads 1 comments
Seattle Sounders Play First Game In Front of Live Fans!

For Seattle Sounders FC it was a historic night, as around 600 attended the club's first-ever match before a live audience. For the Ventura County Fusion, it was a night of frustration...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 98 reads 0 comments
Alfredo Angulo Finds HBO Valentine's Date with Cosme Rivera

Just a few days ago, the Valentine’s Day of Alfredo Angulo did not look so rosy. The undefeated 154 lb. boxer with an extensive amateur background was without an opponen after his scheduled ...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 109 reads 1 comments
Rumors: Why Did Mayorga Reject a Valentines Day Fight Date with Alfredo Angulo?

Ricardo Mayorga won’t be smoking any victory cigars in the ring any time soon. The bizarre behavior of this fighter from Nicarugua has hindered his ailing career yet again...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 102 reads 0 comments
Pachuca Eliminated from Copa De Libredores!

Pachuca won the battle but lost the “guerra”, Tonight Pachuca won a spirited game 2-1 in front of their fans. However, the goal from Universidad de Chile was all they needed to advance to the next round...

Written by Joe Nixon about 10 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Los Angeles Dodgers Make History: Announce First Ever Serie Azul Game!

Dodgers announce first ever Serie Azul Game!Today the Dodgers have announced the first ever regular-season Mexican Baseball League game held in an MLB stadium. Scheduled for May 16, 2009 at 6:05 PM...

Written by Joe Nixon about 10 months ago 122 reads 2 comments
The Pan-Pacific Championships Are a Perfect Fit for LA: But What of the Future?

The Pan-Pacific Championships are a soccer event which we can expect to grow in importance over the next few years, this event coupled with the World Baseball Classic Finals (which will be held ...

Written by Joe Nixon about 10 months ago 53 reads 0 comments

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Joe Nixon Article Archive

Mysterious Jewish Boxer Paved the Way for Andre Ward

Ringside: Andre Ward's Brings Championship to Oakland

Mikkel Kessler And Morten Anderson: Viking Warriors?

Kessler-Ward Countdown But I Can't Stop Thinking About Pacquiao

Beating Zenyatta: a Punter's guide to the Breeders Cup Classic

Zenyatta: The Classic Femme Fatale

Polish "Fight of the Century” Highlight's Nation's Progress.

Super Six Minus One? Jermain Taylor Is His Own Worst Enemy

Super Six Watch: Jermain Taylor Wants Rematch with Englishman Froch!

Immigreat : How to Revitalize American Sports

Everlast Boxing Launces New Line of Gloves

When East Meets West, Where Do the Fans Go?

Manny Pacquiao Holds Media Workout at Hollywood's Wild Card

Celebreties Fill the Pacquiao-Hatton Press Conference in Los Angeles

Kentucky Watch: Dunkirk Meets His Dunkirk and Regal Ransome Crashes Desert Party

Los Angeles Galaxy Lose Pan-Pacfic Championship to Blue Wings on Kicks

USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

RINGSIDE: Victory Darchinyan TKOs Jorge Arce

Graham Smith, Ventura County Fusion Manager, Speaks on the Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders Play First Game In Front of Live Fans!

Alfredo Angulo Finds HBO Valentine's Date with Cosme Rivera

Rumors: Why Did Mayorga Reject a Valentines Day Fight Date with Alfredo Angulo?

Pachuca Eliminated from Copa De Libredores!

Los Angeles Dodgers Make History: Announce First Ever Serie Azul Game!

The Pan-Pacific Championships Are a Perfect Fit for LA: But What of the Future?

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