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Boxing and poker – maybe a start on something new?

Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

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IWBHF celebrates 10 years

Sub Lead03-Oct-23by Bill Tibbs

The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame is heading for the 10 count – but in a good way.

Light heavyweight prospect Umar Dzambekov in action July 22

Sub Lead17-Jul-23by Bill Tibbs

This is certainly the case of ‘someone’s 0 is gonna go’ as Dzambekov enters the ring with an unblemished 5-0 resume himself.

Rising star Ziyad "Zizzo" Almaayouf returns to London at O2 Arena

Sub Lead30-Mar-23by Bill Tibbs

Managed by California-based Rachel Charles, the Buddy McGirt-trained, “Zizzo” showed a lot of heart and determination after getting dropped by rugged Ronald Martinez of Ecuador in his last fight.

Amanda Serrano unifies featherweight division

Sub Lead07-Feb-23by Press Release

Serrano unifies

Hot prospects Dariial Kuchmenov and Umar Dzambekov set to make 2023 debut

Sub Lead17-Jan-23by Bill Tibbs

Feder, who has youthful looks that belie his age, and an energy level that would make coffee nervous, has a growing, and impressive, stable of fighters.

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023

Sub Lead03-Jan-23by Press Release

April 30th induction dinner

The sixth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony

Sub Lead19-Oct-22by Derek Gionta

President Ray McCline and staff put on a full weekend of events leading up to and including the induction of 17 new members.

Survivor Rachel Charles featured in documentary series "The Lesson"

Sub Lead23-Jun-22by Bill Tibbs

Life for Charles has been nothing if not interesting on the journey into the male-dominated world of professional boxing and beyond.

Remembering Leslie "Chief" Bonano

Sub Lead24-May-22by Bill Tibbs

Remembering a True Champion
Leslie “Chief” Bonano

Hot prospect Dariial Kuchmenov fights Thursday

Sub Lead10-May-22by Bill Tibbs

A fighter that fans should indeed keep an eye on is unbeaten prospect Dal Kuchmenov (3-0, 2 KO’s).

Remembering Connecticut boxing's Mac Buckley

Sub Lead15-Apr-22by Bill Tibbs

Buckley was well known for training Connecticut boxing stars like world welterweight champion Marlon Starling, world title challenger John Scully, and contender Troy Wortham.

Chatting with the champ: Hector De La Cruz

Sub Lead06-Apr-22by Bill Tibbs

He’s one of boxing’s top media men for all those great shots that fight fans get to enjoy all over social sites leading up to some of the sport’s biggest events.

Things should heat up in Atlanta at Underground Showdown 6

Sub Lead21-Mar-22by Bill Tibbs

The popular series, live from the well-known Atlanta fight venue, also features several other homegrown fighters who are looking to showcase their talent for the local boxing faithful.

Edgar Berlanga defeats Steve Rolls but doesn't impress

Sub Lead21-Mar-22by Bill Tibbs

Many on social media thought the fight was closer

Looking back: Eugene "Cyclone" Hart

Sub Lead19-Feb-22by Bill Tibbs

He faced fellow Philly 160-pound spoilers Willie Monroe and Bobby Watts (who would both retire with wins over middleweight great Marvelous Marvin Hagler) in February and July. Then, a month later, he would square off with New York’s future world champion Eddie Mustafa Mohammed.