1. Ricky Burns and George Groves to Headline Big London Card on December 15

    The remainder of the 2012 boxing schedule is filled with important, quality fights . Thanks to British promoter Frank Warren, fans and pundits should mark December 15th on their ...

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  2. Antonin Decarie Impresses on HBO with Big TKO, Targets Robert Guerrero

    In an interview with RingTV ’s Bill Emes , promoter Lou DiBella mentioned Robert Guerrero as an ideal opponent for rising welterweight Antonin Decarie of Montreal...

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  3. Edwin Rodriguez Has More Realistic Options Than Kelly Pavlik and Jean Pascal

    In dismantling the severely over-matched Jason Escalera in eight lopsided rounds at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket , Connecticut, super-middleweight prospect Edwin ...

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  4. Amir Khan: 3 Areas Where Virgil Hunter Will Help Khan Improve

    According to ESPN's Dan Rafael , former world champion Amir Khan has hired Virgil Hunter as his new trainer and will face Carlos Molina—a career lightweight with a thin resume and little power—in a comeback fight this December...

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  5. James DeGale to Defend European Title on Oct. 13 Against Hadillah Mohoumadi

    According to ESPN.com’s UK outlet , rising prospect and 2008 Olympic gold medalist James “Chunky” DeGale will return to the ring on Oct...

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  6. Kell Brook Rejects Timothy Bradley Fight, Eyes IBF Title Shot and Ricky Hatton

    Given the plethora of alphabet titles that populate boxing’s 17 weight classes, the sport has become infamously known for how fighters are able to navigate sanctioning body ...

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  7. Andre Berto Eyeing Possible November 24 Return Against Cornelius Bundrage

    According to ESPN.com’s Dan Rafael , former two-time welterweight titlist Andre Berto is eyeing a November 24 ring return against current IBF light middleweight champion Cornelius Bundrage ...

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  8. Ricky Hatton to Fight Michael Katsidis in Worthy but Risky Comeback Fight

    According to ESPN.com’s UK outlet , reports have surfaced that former two-division world champion Ricky Hatton has selected all-action brawler Michael Katsidis as his opponent for his comeback fight on November 24th in Manchester...

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  9. Ricky Burns Crushes Kevin Mitchell and Carl Frampton Dominates Steve Molitor

    In Glasgow, Scotland, reigning WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns served notice that he is an elite champion, as he retained his belt with a spectacular fourth round TKO over hard-hitting Kevin Mitchell...

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  10. Ricky Burns vs. Kevin Mitchell: WBO Title Fight Promises World-Class Action

    When Ricky Burns defends his WBO lightweight title against Kevin Mitchell this Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland, it will be the not unfamiliar case of two good friends—who ...

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  11. Frampton vs. Molitor: Can Top UK Prospect Defeat Former World Champion?

    After a tremendous weekend for boxing where the well-rounded yet dueling cards headlined by Sergio Martinez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Saul “ Canelo ” Alvarez vs...

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  12. Ricky Hatton Should Not Expect Many Fights in His Comeback

    Sometimes in boxing name recognition is more important than actual viability. With former two-division world champion Ricky Hatton set to make his comeback on November 24 in Manchester ...

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  13. Martinez vs. Chavez Jr.: Statistics Show No Need for Immediate Rematch

    The aftermath of the surprisingly thrilling finish between lineal and WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez and former belt-holder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has many fans begging for a rematch...

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  14. Martinez Defeats Chavez Jr.: Maravilla's Dominance Overshadows Near-Collapse

    For fans of lineal and now WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez , the one area of concern heading into his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was that his anger and disdain towards Chavez Jr...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 8 months ago 3,699 reads 11 comments

  15. Hernandez Defeats Ross in Controversial and Thrilling IBF Title Fight

    Yoan Pablo Hernandez was perhaps fortunate to retain his belt via 12-round unanimous decision over Troy Ross by scores of 114-113, 115-112 and 116-112 in Bamberg Germany...

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  16. Hernandez vs Ross: Cruiserweight Clash Is Ideal Warm-Up for Saturday Night Cards

    Whether your allegiances lie with the more complete fight card headlined by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Josesito Lopez, or the tantalizing pay-per-view showdown between Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr...

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  17. Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Is Pacman Afraid of a Timothy Bradley Rematch?

    According to Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, Manny Pacquiao is heading toward a fourth showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez, as opposed to opting for an immediate rematch against Timothy Bradley...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 8 months ago 2,258 reads 26 comments

  18. 7 Creative Changes for Boxing to Catch Back Up to MMA

    It is no secret that MMA has surpassed boxing in many respects in recent years. While boxing certainly has a more storied history, the sport seems to have been resting on its laurels ...

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  19. Ward Stops Dawson: Does Ward Have Any Viable Options Left at 168?

    By stopping Chad Dawson at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Saturday, Andre Ward punctuated a sequence of victories that has seen him largely dominate and dismantle the elite class of the super middleweight division...

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  20. Ward Stops Dawson: Why Dawson Should Now Look for Redemption Against Jean Pascal

    The genius of Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO) was on full display at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Saturday as the undisputed super middleweight champion dismantled his seemingly strongest ...

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  21. Chad Dawson vs. Andre Ward: How Dawson Can Upset the Heavily Favored Ward

    If the upcoming Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson fight wasn’t already laced with intricate levels of intrigue, the recent report that Ward has now been bumped up to a 4:1 favorite ...

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  22. Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson: Why Dawson Stands to Gain More from a Victory

    For both Andre Ward and Chad Dawson, simply winning won’t be enough. In a rare matchup between lineal champions in adjacent weight classes—Ward (25-0, 13 KO) reigns ...

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  23. Chad Dawson vs. Andre Ward: Complete Breakdown of 11 Essential Categories

    If ever a fight deserved intense scrutiny, it is the upcoming super middleweight title clash between Super Six World Boxing Classic winner Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KO) and current lineal light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (31-1, 17 KO)...

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  24. Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Timothy Bradley: 3 Reasons Why This Fight Makes Sense

    Alternative scenarios can sometimes prove more satisfactory for everyone involved. According to Dan Rafael of ESPN...

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  25. Steve Cunningham: Can "USS" Become a Legitimate Heavyweight?

    Despite a dearth of depth and overall talent, the heavyweight division still maintains an allure grounded in both financial rewards and historical mystique...

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