Monthly Archives: March 2010

In boxing or in football, Teddy Atlas speaks the truth: Boxing Insider

In boxing or in football, Teddy Atlas speaks the truth: Boxing Insider

Atlas wants a return to the period such as the 1980s, when fighters like Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns took on all comers and each other.

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Kelly Pavlik might defend middleweight boxing titles in April

Kelly Pavlik might defend middleweight boxing titles in April

The official announcement will come in a few weeks because HBO wants to wait until after the Winter Olympics, says promoter Bob Arum.

All signs point to Kelly Pavlik defending his middleweight titles against Sergio Martinez on April 17 in…

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Twenty years after stunning Iron Mike Tyson, boxing's last great upset is still 'wild' to Buster Douglas

Twenty years after stunning Iron Mike Tyson, boxing's last great upset is still 'wild' to Buster Douglas

Can it be two decades since late-night television had something exciting to brag about? It is if you remember watching ultimate underdog James "Buster" Douglas beat the bejesus out of supposedly supreme "Iron" Mike Tyson on the evening of…

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Golden Gloves comes back to Masonic Hall, Cleveland Browns Stadium: Boxing Insider

Golden Gloves comes back to Masonic Hall, Cleveland Browns Stadium: Boxing Insider

The 82nd edition of the Cleveland Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament will take place over four sessions, beginning Saturday, April 3.

golden gloves.jpgView full sizeRoadell Hickman / The Plain DealerThe Cleveland Golden Gloves finals are April 17 at Cleveland

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Haggling delays a Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams fight: Boxing Insider

Haggling delays a Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams fight: Boxing Insider

The Youngstown champion's manager says a dispute over money is getting in the way of a bout.

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Don’t look for middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and challenger Paul Williams to get together anytime…

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Trainer believes Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather will happen: Boxing Insider

Trainer believes Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather will happen: Boxing Insider

Trainer Ken Porter says the body needs time to heal, and he believes both Mayweather and Pacquiao want more time to prepare.


Manny Pacquiao.jpgView full sizeIsaac Brekken / AP File PhotographTrainer Ken Porter believes Manny Pacquiao, above, wants to

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Local fighter Shawn Porter to highlight nationally televised show at Wolstein Center: Boxing Insider

Local fighter Shawn Porter to highlight nationally televised show at Wolstein Center: Boxing Insider

A new promoter in the area has been approached by Mississippi's Prize Fight Promotions to join forces for a nationally televised show at Cleveland State's Wolstein Center on Feb. 19.

kelly pavlik.jpgView full sizeMark Stahl / Associated PressKelly Pavlik has

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Mayweather, Pacquiao camps see red, but lure of green means fight will happen: Boxing Insider

Mayweather, Pacquiao camps see red, but lure of green means fight will happen: Boxing Insider

Boxing is a blood sport, but the impasse holding up the megamatch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. borders on laughable.

Mayweather, PacquiaoThe March 13 , 2010 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been thrown into

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Pavlik in talks to face talker Williams or maybe WBA champion Sturm next: Boxing Insider

Pavlik in talks to face talker Williams or maybe WBA champion Sturm next: Boxing Insider

After dispatching suspect challenger Miguel Angel Espino, Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik should face a quality opponent.


kelly pavlik.jpgMark Stahl / Associated PressKelly Pavlik, right, lands a punch to the face of Miguel Angel Espino during the WBC/WBO title match in Youngstown

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Kelly Pavlik stops Espino in fifth round, retains middleweight belts

Kelly Pavlik stops Espino in fifth round, retains middleweight belts

Kelly Pavlik stopped Miguel Espino in the fifth round Saturday night to defend his middleweight titles, ending a difficult year on a high note.

UPDATED: 12:56 a.m.

pavlikms.jpgMark Stahl / Associated PressKelly Pavlik, right, dominated throughout Saturday’s bout

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Wladimir Klitschko knocks out Eddie Chambers to keep heavyweight titles

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DUESSELDORF, Germany — Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belts Saturday...

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