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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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Brendan Gibbons and Viva Promotions ink Elijah Pierce

Sub Lead18-Jan-24by Bill Tibbs

Pierce turned pro in the summer of 2016. Right from the start he started to show his attitude and desire to test himself against the best facing 5 fighters without a loss in his first 10 bouts.

"Superstar" Ryan Garcia stops Oscar Duarte

Sub Lead03-Dec-23by Vikram Birring

There did not seem to be an empty seat in Toyota Center’s first boxing match in two and a half years.

Canada's Steve Claggett - close to a top-ten ranking

Sub Lead20-Nov-23by Bill Tibbs

Claggett seems to take an old-school approach to his career and doesn’t let a few losses affect him.

Pennsylvania Hall of Fame annual dinner

Sub Lead20-Oct-23by Jeff Jowett

The program honors names still at the forefront of Philly boxing as well as long-ago retired and deceased notables whose memories deserve to be kept alive.

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.

Murrysville Madness V in Pittsburgh Saturday Night

Sub Lead15-Sep-23by Derek Gionta

September 16, 2023

360 Promotions in Commerce, California

Sub Lead21-Aug-23by Bill Tibbs

Callum Walsh (7-0, 6 KO’s) Cork Ireland/Los Angeles.

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.

Jaron Ennis dominates Roiman Villa

Sub Lead10-Jul-23by Press Release

War on the Shore IX is a knockout in Cleveland

Sub Lead29-Jun-23by Derek Gionta

With a Cleveland and Pittsburgh promoter teaming up on shows, fans can only hope and expect to see some blue-collar matchups between some of the two cities’ best up-and-coming boxers.

Adrien Broner is back, beats up his new lawyer

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

Broner improves to 35-4, 24 KOs.

Callum Walsh in Commerce June 9

Sub Lead05-Jun-23by Bill Tibbs

Walsh, who trains out of Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, has been a fighter to keep an eye on since the day he started to punch for pay.

Paul Kroll wins, Sam Teah upset in Newtown, PA

Sub Lead30-May-23by Jeff Jowett

The Philly area is lucky to have a plethora of promoters so that fans have plenty of opportunities to see exciting live boxing.

Joey Dawejko defeats Colby Madison in Philly bloodbath

Sub Lead05-May-23by Jeff Jowett

This was no punch-&-grab heavyweight mauler but rather a riveting clash of styles and tactics.

Out of the ring since 2019, Manuel "Tino" Avila returns Feb.17th

Sub Lead09-Feb-23by John J. Raspanti

Though only 30, Avila has been battling injuries for most of his career.

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023

Sub Lead03-Jan-23by Press Release

April 30th induction dinner

Gabriel Bell - Atlanta's newest boxing promoter

Sub Lead08-Dec-22by Amy Green

Gabriel, a licensed electrical contractor, is stepping into the ring as a first time boxing promoter.

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.

Review: Inside The Ropes Of Boxing

Sub Lead27-Sep-22by Bill Tibbs

MaxBoxing grabbed a few minutes with Ketelle from his home in Sacramento, California to get his thoughts on his hot-off-the-presses release.

Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame and Briscoe Awards Ceremony

Sub Lead27-Jul-22by Jeff Jowett

This year, the awards were combined with the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Inductions as a stellar dual event.

Matt Conway defeats Eduardo Pereira, Mary Casamassa wins again in Pittsburgh

Sub Lead05-Jul-22by Derek Gionta

The local favorite shook it off and proceeded with his active attack to both levels until the final bell sounded.

Unbeaten Roger Hilley seeks warrior recognition June 11 against southpaw Jonatan Hernan Goday

Sub Lead02-Jun-22by Derek Bonnett

Hilley has amassed a lot of great experience in the gym. To date, he’s worked in camps with Floyd Mayweather Sr. and the Money man himself.
Southpaw Promotions Press Release

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.

Top Rank inks prospect Giovanni Cabrera

Sub Lead25-Jan-22by Bill Tibbs

Cabrera will make his debut for Top Rank on the January 29th show in Oklahoma that will feature Robson Conceicao up against Xavier Martinez. Cabrera will battle Mexico’s Alejandro Frias (13-5-2, 6 KO’s) over 8 rounds.

The Fifth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame

Sub Lead30-Aug-21by Derek Gionta

Events like this remind everyone of what boxing meant to this city will hopefully spark more activity soon and maintain its rich tradition of world-class boxing.

Fight night at the War Memorial Field in Steelton, PA.

Sub Lead23-Aug-21by Derek Gionta

Having covered the likes of Terence Crawford and Mago Abdusalamov on smaller club shows in Western and Central Pennsylvania, you never know where the next star or big story can develop.

Ultimate Fight Series April 3rd in Atlanta

Sub Lead26-Mar-21by Amy Green

Undefeated prospects Darren Cunningham (12-0, 6 KO’s) and super lightweight Montana “Too Pretty” Love, (13-0-1) headline the card.

Egypt X and the 100 Entertainment Group present a 'Fight for Mental Health'

Sub Lead18-Jan-21by Bill Tibbs

Egypt’s “Project 100 Health” is presenting a night of fights raising awareness and support for the multitude of conditions and illnesses in regard to mental health.