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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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Main Lead17-Apr-24by John J. Raspanti

“She wanted me to quit. She kept telling me, ’Quit, Bobby,’ "said Chacon. “She was the one who, when we were real young, told me I should fight in the ring."

Sebastian Fundora edges Tim Tszyu in bloody 12 rounder

Sub Lead31-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead03-Mar-24by Press Release

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Sub Lead21-Jan-24by Press Release

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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.

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Sub Lead05-Jan-24by Allan Cerf

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Sub Lead06-Dec-23by Bill Tibbs

Magsayo is looking to get a win under his belt to close out the year and look for a bigger fight in 2024.

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.

William Zepeda brutalizes Mercito Gesta

Sub Lead17-Sep-23by Press Release

“I am ready for the big fights out there – whether it be Devin Haney or even a Shakur Stevenson. Those are the guys who have the belts and that’s what I want next,” said William Zepeda. “

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Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

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Sub Lead29-May-23by Press Release

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Sub Lead27-May-23by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead17-May-23by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead02-Apr-23by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead05-Mar-23by Press Release

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Sub Lead07-Feb-23by Press Release

Serrano unifies

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Sub Lead08-Jan-23by Press Release

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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023

Sub Lead03-Jan-23by Press Release

April 30th induction dinner

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Sub Lead23-Jan-22by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead14-Apr-21by Press Release

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Sub Lead14-Feb-21by Press Release

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Sub Lead18-Jan-21by Bill Tibbs

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