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Ali Adams Spars Tyson Fury to Prepare For Prizefighter Heavyweights IV

Ali Adams with Johnny Eames at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym, London. - Photo Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

The World’s only Arab Heavyweight boxer, Hammersmith, London based Iraqi, Ali Adams’ team called the ‘big guns’ in to help him prepare for his upcoming appearance in the massively successful Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series, which makes it’s welcome return to York Hall on Saturday the 9th October with Heavyweights IV. Adams, who will be [...]

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Bob Arum says Margarito did not know wraps were loaded!

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Fight Hub TV was present at the Pacquiao vs. Margarito press conference were Bob Arum went on a tirade about the media lambasting Antonio Margarito for being given his fight with Manny Pacquiao. Arum goes on to say that it was never proven that Margarito knew he had loaded wraps and more!

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Press Conference Highlights

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Fight Hub TV was present in Beverly Hills as Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito held a press conference to formally announce their November fight at Texas Stadium.

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Pacquiao V Margarito Press Conference Photos

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All Photos courtesy of Raymond Rodriguez (Lead Photographer of MyBoxingFans.com & SportsLifeMagazine.com)

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EDDIE PERKINS

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By Jim Amato In a career that spanned from 1956 to 1975, Eddie Perkins engaged in 99 professional fights. He won seventy five of those contests. He met opponents in over twenty different countries. He truly was a ” world ” champion. Ediie lost three of his first five bouts but rallied to win seven [...]

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Goossen Tutor Promotions Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz, Jr.

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Goossen Tutor Promotions Signs Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz, Jr. Sherman Oaks, CA (September 1, 2010) – He’s undefeated, hungry, and a young professional athlete with talent and today Fresno native bantamweight prospect Michael Ruiz, Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions. Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor fight card at [...]

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How Did The Benny “The Kid “Tragedy Change Boxing?

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How Did The Benny “The Kid “Tragedy Change Boxing? By              Dan Hernandez Who killed Davey Moore? Why an’ what’s the reason for? “Not I” says the referee, “Don’t point your finger at me” Who killed Davey Moore? Why an’ what’s the reason for? “Not us,” says the angry crowd, Whose screams filled the arena loud. [...]

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Historic MMA show Sep. 17 in R.I. – “First Blood” l

R. I. MMA fans to taste ‘First Blood’ in historic show Campbell-Almeida headline inaugural R.I. MMA show Sept. 17 at Twin River Event Center, RI PROVIDENCE (Aug. 31, 2010) – History will be made Friday night, Sept. 17 when “First Blood”  becomes the first sanctioned, professional Mixed Martial Arts show ever held in Rhode Island. [...]

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GIOVANNI LORENZO ON FIRE IN GERMANY AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT WITH FELIX STURM THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

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GIOVANNI LORENZO ON FIRE IN GERMANY AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT WITH FELIX STURM THIS SATURDAY NIGHT COLOGNE, GERMANY (August 31, 2010) Middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo captured the interest of the sports media, fans and champion Felix Sturm on Monday afternoon in Cologne, Germany, by appearing at the final press conference wearing the jersey of local [...]

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Tecate Offers $25 Off Mosley vs. Mora PPV

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TECATE INVITES BOXING AFICIONADOS TO CELEBRATE MEXICAN HERITAGE DURING MOSLEY VS. MORA FIGHT WEEK Beer Brand Sponsors Fight in Midst of Mexico’s 200th Anniversary of Independence WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 31, 2010) – Tecate, cerveza con carácter, will commemorate Mexico’s Bicentennial Independence Day weekend by sponsoring Golden Boy Promotions’ “200: Celebrate and Dominate” event on [...]

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Holyfield conducts Prizefighter Heavyweights IV draw

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Holyfield conducts Prizefighter Heavyweights IV draw Who will be the mystery man on October 9? Boxing legend Evander Holyfield signalled the return of Prizefighter on Saturday 9 October after performing the draw for the Heavyweights IV. The five-time World champion performed the draw in central London with a “wildcard” in the draw as promoters Matchroom [...]

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Bob Arum gives us a update on Manny Pacquiao before margarito press tour

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Fight Hub TV’s fight correspondent, Marcos, gets a update from Bob Arum about how Manny is doing before the Pacquiao/Margarito press tour gets under way!

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Lopez-Marquez Rescheduled For Saturday, Nov. 6 At MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ-RAFAEL MARQUEZ WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOV. 6, AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS LIVE ON SHOWTIME® NEW YORK (Aug. 30, 2010) – The World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight championship fight between undefeated titlist Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Rafael Marquez, of México City has been [...]

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Network Boxing in the 1970’s. What can the 2000’s learn from the 70’s?

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Network Boxing in the 1970’s. What can the 2000’s learn from the 70’s? By Dan Hernandez Addressing this question is a little like asking who is the best pound for pound boxer, or the best baseball, and tennis players of all time.  Different times, different training methods, it is all conjecture.   I can share my [...]

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Sturm vs. Lorenzo heating up

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Sturm vs. Lorenzo heating up WBA Super Champion Felix Sturm and Giovanni Lorenzo were face to face for the first time at today’s press conference for their middleweight title fight this Saturday (Sept. 4) in Cologne, Germany. “There’s no doubt about me winning the fight and becoming champion of the world”, said Lorenzo who showed [...]

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Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib – Thirsting for success!

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World-rated Sydney fighter Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib maybe ‘thirsty’ for success, but that literally runs true right now through the holy month for Muslim’s – Ramadan. The current IBF Pan-Pacific Featherweight champion and IBF world-rated No.4 Featherweight, Dib boasts a 27 win (15 KO’s!) and only 1 loss record. He jumps back in the ring [...]

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PALACIOS, OFFICIAL CHALLENGER FOR THE WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk

PALACIOS, OFFICIAL CHALLENGER FOR THE WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE The WBC champion of the world of the Cruiserweight division, will make a voluntary defense of his title against the champion of the NABF Jason Robinson on September 25th, in Warsaw, Poland. The winner has the obligation of defending the title mandatorily next. Francisco Palacios, of [...]

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WBC votes unanimously in favor of Pacquiao – Margarito

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WBC votes unanimously in favor of Pacquiao – Margarito The World Boxing Council received a request from Top Ran Inc. to approve the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Mexican fighter, Antonio Margarito, for the WBC Superwelterweight world title, to be held at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium this coming November 13th. The voting in favor of [...]

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Opportunity Knocks for Mini Burgos

Juan Carlos Burgos ready to battle for Featherweight World Title.  Photo credit: Banner Promotions

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR MINIBURGOS Orange, CA (August 26,2010) – #1 WBC Featherweight contender Juan Carlos Burgos (25-0, 18 KOs) is ready and willing to fight and he made it clear upon hearing yesterday’s news that the World Boxing Council has mandated him for a bout for the Featherweight World Title against an opponent that has [...]

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MATT REMILLARD CALLS OUT JUAN CARLOS BURGOS FOR WBC MANDATORY POSITION

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MATT REMILLARD CALLS OUT JUAN CARLOS BURGOS FOR WBC MANDATORY POSITION LAS VEGAS, NV (August 25, 2010) Undefeated featherweight Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard is ready for his next fight and has his long range scope set on Juan Carlos Burgos, the World Boxing Council’s #1 rated featherweight. “I’m ready to fight him tomorrow. Burgos [...]

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