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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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Put Miguel Diaz in the Boxing Hall of Fame!

Sub Lead14-Apr-24by Bill Tibbs

Everybody in boxing knows he’s had a Hall of Fame career - let’s make it official.

Jared Anderson wins easy decision over Ryad Merhy

Sub Lead14-Apr-24by Press Release

Merhy (32-3, 26 KOs) showed little interest in engaging, throwing only 144 punches over the course of the fight. Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs) kept an active pace for a big man, landing 128 of 662 punches, including 49 power blows.

Remembering Gary Shaw

Sub Lead12-Apr-24by Bill Tibbs

Shaw was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for New Jersey-based Main Events working for the Duva family’s long-successful promotional firm, once hosting a huge stable of stars.

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Sub Lead10-Apr-24by Bill Tibbs

It was interesting to hear the Las Vegas crowd boo Romero, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, as he entered the ring. This was in stark contrast to Cruz, who would see the fans erupt for him as he entered the arena.

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Main Lead06-Apr-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead06-Apr-24by Stephen Tobey

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Sub Lead02-Apr-24by Dmitry Mossienko

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Sub Lead31-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

Ringside report by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead30-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead27-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead25-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead25-Mar-24by Andy Rivera

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Sub Lead23-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead17-Mar-24by Press Release

I am ready for Shakur, Gervonta - who ever is ready to face me. I want to be a world champion."

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Sub Lead15-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead14-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead11-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead09-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

“It is what it is,” said Joshua. “He’s (Ngannou) is a great champion.”

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Sub Lead09-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

“Thank you to my team,” said Parker. “Andy (Lee his trainer) told me to keep me composure.”

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Sub Lead07-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead06-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead03-Mar-24by Press Release

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Sub Lead28-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead25-Feb-24by Stephen Tobey

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Sub Lead24-Feb-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead24-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead18-Feb-24by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead16-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead09-Feb-24by Press Release

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Sub Lead30-Jan-24by Bill Tibbs

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